tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post114118747913478342..comments2024-02-08T07:33:49.907-08:00Comments on Re-Imagineering: Mission AbortedMr Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12952506736745891323noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-24044290950723221652013-08-24T19:47:08.330-07:002013-08-24T19:47:08.330-07:00I didn't get sick on Mission Space. I didn'...I didn't get sick on Mission Space. I didn't get inspired either. I have no problem with the spinning, which is a technical innovation, although simulators like Star Tours have no problem creating a believable sense of motion without it. I do have a problem with the cramped, closed ride vehicle. I am not claustrophobic, but I prefer Horizon's room sized dioramas or wrap-around screen, where my field of view is filled to the peripheral.<br /><br />Mission Space is the most accurate simulations of space travel in a theme park, right down to the itty bitty living space. But no thanks, I'd rather have an expansive vision of what the future could be than a safe prediction of what it will be. Imagination should beat simulation at Disney parks.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-15435827562317588662007-05-08T19:37:00.000-07:002007-05-08T19:37:00.000-07:00Horizons was my favorite Disney ride ever. I love ...Horizons was my favorite Disney ride ever. I love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-66490597790897105092007-04-08T19:46:00.000-07:002007-04-08T19:46:00.000-07:00This is a copy of my impression of Mission:Space, ...This is a copy of my impression of Mission:Space, which I posted to teh disboards.com and sent a copy of to Disney in July, 2004. This single post as copied here lacks some of the "context" of the overall trip report - large sections of which would be of interest to the re-imaginners, since I am a customer, yet share many of the same impressions. I don't see a framework here for forwarding said trip report, but if you want a copy or link, let me know...<BR/>-------------------------------<BR/>Mission:Disney 6/18-7/2/04 - Part #12 – First Time Attractions – Mission Space<BR/><BR/>As previously noted (Part #2), I was unable to experience Mission:Space last August (2003), even though the option (soft opening) was available. I’d already received 5 pints of blood over that preceeding months, and wasn’t interested in seeing what the gravitational forces might do to healing blood vessels. Knowing it would certainly be available in 2004, and despite its reverse-peristalsis reputation, I waited with anticipation. DS16 and DS14 both had thought it was terrific, and since I have no, known negative reactions to rides of any kind, the posted trip reports warning of motion sickness did not deter me.<BR/><BR/>First day at Epcot, I could hardly wait to get in line. The crowds were thick in this area. Test Track and Mission:Space are both stellar attractions, and they also happen to be the only two attractions open this morning on this side of town. Wonders of Life is on indefinite hiatus and Universe of Energy was down, please try again later. So, the crowds were all hovering in the street.<BR/><BR/>We picked up fast passes for TT and got into the singles line for MS. It was nice to be in a queueing area that was designed with fast pass and single riders in the mix. All three lines queued well and merged well. The Queue Masters were completely in synch with the Ride Loaders; pre-boarding and boarding were virtually seamless. More on the operational efficiency of other rides / parks later. I think our total wait was less than 15”.<BR/><BR/>The ride itself was extremely well done, the details of which have been documented extensively in other posts. I completed the ride and encouraged DH47 to give it a try, since he likes space and had prepped with a Dramamine (very vulnerable to motion issues). I noted to him that the “gravity” part is offset by a “Star Tours”-like ride through the asteroids; that it wasn't 4 minutes of non-stop spinning. I returned with him, a back-to-back ride; 2 rides within 30”.<BR/><BR/>Oooooops!!<BR/><BR/>DH47 Impressions – was glad he did it, loves spaces, BUT was in a complete, cold sweat when the ride was over and spent the next 2 hours at “Mission:Space Recovery Center” (First Aid) sleeping it off.<BR/><BR/>ME49 Impressions – thought it well done; never felt dizzy or nauseous, but I didn’t feel as well after the ride as I had before the ride. I can’t articulate fully what the “feeling” was, but my phrase was “I need a nap to reset my internal gyroscope.” And I didn’t feel the urge to go on again, and again (like I had with RnR and ToT when they were new). Most closely resembled my reaction to post-surgical morphine, not nausea, just a deep sense that something is really “off”. I prefer pain to that sensation.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I didn’t actually TAKE a nap; I had miles to go, kids to shephard – and a reservation at Al Fredos for later in the day. Kids & I went on TT while DH took a nap, then we moved on.<BR/><BR/>Summary:<BR/>- This ride is intense, unique. Wasn’t actually fun, though.<BR/>- Wouldn’t want to ride repeatedly or often.<BR/>- Next ride will be end of day, then off to bed (to reset my gyroscope…). But I WILL ride again!!!<BR/>- A "must do" - once.<BR/><BR/>Concern:<BR/><BR/>1. Hopefully, this attraction will develop enough of a core following that will insures its longevity, or at least a healthy (recoup investment) run.<BR/><BR/>2. My recommendation (in case any imagineers are listening) for developing future attractions is to balance the use of “fun factors” with intensity. After all, the bottom line isn’t whether you have a critical theming or technology success, but whether the customers want to ride (and ride, and ride) it.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I thought Mummy was rather lame for story / theming, but the ride (technology) was a blast (I.e., FUN). I know that isn’t exactly an apples:apples comparison between ride themes / technology, but it IS an orange:oranges comparison of two new E-ticket attractions and one person’s reaction to them…..<BR/>________ehagertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461633185957777186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-27953725292201794502007-03-01T14:16:00.000-08:002007-03-01T14:16:00.000-08:00dizneyguy was correct, it is rumored that Horizons...dizneyguy was correct, it is rumored that Horizons was closed due to major structural problems. It appears as though a sinkhole had opened up under the structure's foundation and was the cause of the building being torn down, rather than being gutted and refurbished (as was the original plan). This was also used as an explanation of why the price of the new M:S structure was so expensive--they had to fix the sinkhole before they could anchor the massive structure of the new ride. The Horizons fansite that had all of this well documented (including aerial photography of the supposed sinkhole) has since been shut down under threat of legal action for "factual inaccuracies".<BR/><BR/>http://www.horizons1.com/<BR/><BR/>Although, wikipedia still has a small blurb about the final years of Horizons.<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizons_(Epcot_attraction)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1148038646058373612006-05-19T04:37:00.000-07:002006-05-19T04:37:00.000-07:00I have not ridden Mission Space, but Horizons was ...I have not ridden Mission Space, but Horizons was a favorite of both me and my wife. We actually would get right back in line (usually three times just to get all three endings). My wife was particularly fond of the DNA portion of the IMAX movie. Prior to the demise of Horizons was the demise of World of Motion...my favorite Epcot attraction. Thanks for the continued write ups.sabrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333681447565984718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1147988485478480882006-05-18T14:41:00.000-07:002006-05-18T14:41:00.000-07:00I loved Horizons, and I miss it, but I like Missio...I loved Horizons, and I miss it, but I like Mission Space and I think it could be improved very easily.<BR/><BR/>What I find interesting is that NO ONE here (or anywhere else I've seen) mourns the loss of Wonders of Life. However, I know that people used to complain when Horizons was closed because I saw them. So my question is, why didn't they spend part of that money rehabing Horizons, and build MS in the WoL pavillion?<BR/><BR/>My other point is that the only thing my husband and I don't like about MS is the stupid Mars plot. We would rather have more of the weightless feeling and go "cruising" at that speed than be jerked and crashed around Mars. The best part of the ride is the take off and the weightlessness. If they could build a story around that, and also give us a sense of what re-entry into Earth's atmosphere is really like, I think it would greatly improve the experience.<BR/><BR/>This, by the way, is what it sounds like they are trying to do at NASA in their simular simulator. Can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1145875595991086132006-04-24T03:46:00.000-07:002006-04-24T03:46:00.000-07:00Everyone I know would never ride Mission Space aga...Everyone I know would never ride Mission Space again after riding it the first time....and for people who return over and over to WDW, it's a total waste of space. The Horizons attraction can never be replaced. If Disney HAD to have this new ride why not KEEP the other and then develop something new? EPCOT is being destroyed piece by piece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1143800606806206982006-03-31T02:23:00.000-08:002006-03-31T02:23:00.000-08:00I loved Horizons so much as a child and then again...I loved Horizons so much as a child and then again as a adult. I was very lucky to ride it just before it closed in the late 90's and I didn't think it was dated.<BR/><BR/>I'l always remember how it smelt like fresh orange groves, was always the best maintained and everyone smiled when they left it.<BR/><BR/>Slightly different to what has replaced it.Memehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01081423135306048713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1142991116131781172006-03-21T17:31:00.000-08:002006-03-21T17:31:00.000-08:00I couldn't agree more. Mission:Space is a decent r...I couldn't agree more. Mission:Space is a decent ride, but it pales in comparison to what I believe was one of the greatest rides ever. If dreams really do come true, maybe Horizons will be revived someday. <BR/><BR/>Until then, I'll tell my kids about yet another great attraction I enjoyed "when I was a kid". An attraction that someone thought had no future and no one else deserved to enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1142981086439913592006-03-21T14:44:00.000-08:002006-03-21T14:44:00.000-08:00I think it is a mistake of this post to compare Ho...I think it is a mistake of this post to compare Horizons to Mission Space. For whatever misgivings people have about Mission Space, it is a genuine attempt at creating a worthwhile experience. It carries on the classic Epcot vision for an optimistic future. It's just that it has the unfortunate consequence of being the replacement for an attraction that many consider to be the pinnacle of immersive Disney experiences -- (and yes, M/S could have been much better).<BR/><BR/>But what should be focused on here is what made Horizons such an incredible show when it opened, and use that knowledge to create even better attractions. We also need to understand the dysfunctional nature of a company that dismisses achievements such as Horizons so readily. It's only when that sick culture is healed, that we will once again see great shows from Disney.<BR/><BR/>-DL5263Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1142585805389089602006-03-17T00:56:00.000-08:002006-03-17T00:56:00.000-08:00Mission Space is a great attraction to me. I was t...Mission Space is a great attraction to me. I was totally immersed in the story as soon I've entered the building. Some things could be tweaked, but do'nt say it's a failure because you don't like it. I've never felt sick on this ride, and enjoyed it immensely. It is one ride I can re-ride as soon as I exit, because the feeling you get is so unique, and because of the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1142570665316704662006-03-16T20:44:00.000-08:002006-03-16T20:44:00.000-08:00While M:S does cause motion sickness in some...it ...While M:S does cause motion sickness in some...it is far less than a typical roller coaster. Compare barf at M:S and Rockin Rollercoaster or Tower of Terror...not bags...barf.<BR/><BR/>Since when does a gravitron make you feel like you are going up and forward? Does a gravitron carry 10 pods with four people each? Does a gravitron have 40 LCD screens, music, and pitch/roll? Do people gasp and say things like 'it's so beautiful' and 'wow' when they ride gravitron? <BR/><BR/>The pre-show of Mission: Space starts outside and there are plaques with quotes from numerous astronauts and moves inside with a huge gravity wheel, lunar rover, and mock up of the space vehicle. <BR/><BR/>There are four rides systems to keep the lines down and the ride is as intense as anything Disney has done. Let's compare Space to Hulk at Universal and not Lost Horizons.<BR/><BR/>The post show of Space has a kids crawl space, space race family game, post cards from space photo booth, and interactive mars game...then you exit to a shop. <BR/><BR/>Space and Soaring are the two best rides Disney has done in years. I like the idea of this blog but if you want to out imagineer the imagineers, you'll have to come up with something better than 'bring back the past'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1142193141977157672006-03-12T11:52:00.000-08:002006-03-12T11:52:00.000-08:00I have to agree about the re-rideability factor of...I have to agree about the re-rideability factor of Mission Space. I ride it every time I visit, mind you, but mostly because Epcot is pretty thrill-less. Were Mission:Space in any of the other parks I think I would skip it in favor of another ride. <BR/><BR/>Part of my problem with Mission:Space is that, other than the "that's cool" factor of how they accomplish the g-forces, the only thrill I get out of it is hoping I don't get sick. Compare that to any of the other WDW E-ticket rides. With each one, there's the thrill of the ride itself (roller coaster), and, with few exceptions, incredible story-telling and detail. I've ridden Splash Mountain and Dinosaur an obscene number of times, but I always see something new- they keeps me entertained on more than just the "dear lord, here comes the drop" level. <BR/><BR/>I compare it to the Universal Studios versions of the same ride. Dudley Do Right (the equivalent of Splash Mountain) vs. Splash Mountain, etc. etc. I have to hand it to US/IOA-- rides like Spiderman and the Mummy keep that re-rideability interest despite the fact that, beneath it all, they're small coaster rides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141863434803634792006-03-08T16:17:00.000-08:002006-03-08T16:17:00.000-08:00I can't agree more. I remember my first ride on H...I can't agree more. I remember my first ride on Horizons. Wow. It was my favorite ride. Horizons was a MUST ride. I rose M:S once. It was ok, but I have no desire to ride it again. Horizons, R.I.P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141587193839450832006-03-05T11:33:00.000-08:002006-03-05T11:33:00.000-08:00First off, let me say that I really do appreciate ...First off, let me say that I really do appreciate this blog and its intent. As a life-long fan of the Disney parks, and theme/amusement parks in general, I look forward to positive changes coming from the Pixar creative surge within Disney. <BR/><BR/>That said, I have to say that I feel that this post does display a few flaws that I find with the blog. Namely, it seems at times to be overly negative and to not be grounded in reality. Look, Horizons was a good ride, but the reality of the situation is that it needed either to be replaced or refurbished. In an ideal world, Horizons would have been plussed and M:S would have been built in a separate location. But, that couldn't/didn't happen and blaming M:S for the lack of Horizons doesn't really help anything.<BR/><BR/>The fact of the matter is that times, technology, and people change. While plussing existing rides is an important part to keeping the parks vital, the fact is that a key demographic (preteen, teen, and young adults - primarily males) enjoy "thrill rides" and WDW has been sadly lacking in those regards. Before TT and M:S, Epcot had a grand total of "0" name thrill rides. That doesn't mean that the existing rides were crap, but there is significant market that would not be "excited" by the offerings Epcot had.<BR/><BR/>While WDW should not be Six Flags, Magic Mountain, etc., those parks have upped the bar for thrills. And with the opening of Islands of Adventure, WDW has real competition in the theme park category. IMHO, for the market it is primarily aimed at, IOA is a huge success that incorporates Disney style theming with many quality thrill rides. The Spiderman ride is still probably the best ride going in Orlando, if not everywhere.<BR/><BR/>So, I guess my point is that if WDW is going to thrive as a vital full family vacation destination, it needs to adapt and change to the wants and desires of all of their customers. The push to put in more thrill rides at WDW is a reaction to this, and in my opinion, a necessary one. Don't blame Disney for the changing desires of their customers. Now, the execution of said attractions on the other hand...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141557470672511092006-03-05T03:17:00.000-08:002006-03-05T03:17:00.000-08:00Maybe the vast masses were not able to understand ...Maybe the vast masses were not able to understand EPCOT Center and appreciate it. I went in 1987 and fell in love with it. I enjoyed it more than the Magic Kingdom. <BR/><BR/>I would ride Horizons again and again. I have been on Mission: SPACE 3 times, all almost 3 years ago, and won't ride it again until my son decides he wants to give it a shot. I can enjoy a simulator just as much as the next person, but the entertainment factor just isn't there for me. <BR/><BR/>I know I'm not the kind of person that usually goes to Epcot, based on what has happened to my favorite attractions. World of Motion was a favorite and it is long gone. I loved Horizons and it is long gone. I loved the original Imagination, and it is long gone. I really enjoyed the Wonders of Life pavilion and that has been mothballed. <BR/><BR/>I hope the company turns back and gets down to what Disney did better than everyone else. That is telling a great story and, especially in EPCOT, finding a totally new way to tell it. I don't see what is so Future World about Test Track. It is an attraction for Present World, isn't it?Lidstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01299935418508698525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141486160532232212006-03-04T07:29:00.000-08:002006-03-04T07:29:00.000-08:00It boils down to this: Imagineers of the past era ...It boils down to this: Imagineers of the past era designed attractions that made me want to do things better and bigger. They made me see that my dreams can come true because their attraction design combined a little bit of "kitchy" reality with a little bit of "float-in-space" dream world. Imagineers as of recent times seem to just see the bottom line and want a to show a quick, and sometimes detailed, thrill and get you to the gift shop or snack shop as soon as they can. Don't get me wrong, I still love my disney but the Imagineers of old have been replaced by managers that try. I can't wait to see what "Uncle John" from Pixar will do. I am feeling a renaissance coming on..Rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219262282688825226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141354709051585742006-03-02T18:58:00.000-08:002006-03-02T18:58:00.000-08:00I'm surprised the traffic from this article didn't...I'm surprised the traffic from this article didn't shut down the site. ;) In my opinion, the major difference between Horizons/WoM and M:S/TT is Show versus No-Show. In fact, I would even put TT ahead of M:S in the show department.<BR/><BR/>Horizons and WoM had a show. They had Hollywood-style movie sets, they had realistic audio-animatronics that brought you into the story, made you happy/laugh/sad/empathize. M:S has none of that. It is a video game on steroids (with very unrealistic animation) that is geared for the video game generation that blindly walks around the mall playing their Gameboy. You've seen 'em. Heck, I've seen 'em walking around Epcot playing their Gameboys, oblivious to their surroundings. Admittedly, I've seen video games with better graphics than M:S.<BR/><BR/>Even TT has show. It has elements that immerse you in the activity. It has that "gee-whiz" factor. M:S does not have it and it never will. It will be a 20-year testimony to the stupidity of some Disney executives who have since left the company and don't care and it will likely end up without a sponsor and fall into disrepair.<BR/><BR/>Watch out people! The last of the audio-animatronics at Epcot are in the crosshairs. If you thought Horizons was getting a bit rough towards the end of its life, Spaceship Earth is in no better condition. I fear that it will be the next attraction to feature bad computer animation to depict the wonders of communication through the ages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141353807560758352006-03-02T18:43:00.000-08:002006-03-02T18:43:00.000-08:00Who says that mission space is not interactive!You...Who says that mission space is not interactive!<BR/>You have to push those two buttons during the ride, or something will go horribly wrong, right? And remember to hold onto that vibrating joystick!<BR/><BR/>But seriously,<BR/><BR/>My favorite thing about Horizons was that the ride system was so well designed for sightlines. It was the only ride where you only got to see what the designers wanted you to see. No drop tile ceiling like in Spaceship Earth, no crappy ceiling like in Energy. No exit signs or emergency exit platforms. No light fixtures and speakers hanging out around shredded black drapes. You only got a close up view of what they wanted you to see. And the transitions - like the one from undersea to space - were just brilliant. I was sad to see it go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141337447196328652006-03-02T14:10:00.000-08:002006-03-02T14:10:00.000-08:00Look - Horizons was an interesting but lame ride. ...Look - Horizons was an interesting but lame ride. M:S maybe could be executed better in some ways, but you have to be pretty stinkin' jaded to pooh-pooh (ha) its advanced technology. The combination of the centrifuge with the screen images makes for a very realistic simulation. The launch sequence is INCREDIBLE in my opinion.<BR/><BR/>It's a definite improvement to Epcot. The idea that it's not a great attraction is, IMO, nuts (for lack of a better word).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141332945275268492006-03-02T12:55:00.000-08:002006-03-02T12:55:00.000-08:00I never saw Horizons but I've got to say I'm on th...I never saw Horizons but I've got to say I'm on the side of Mission Space, it was a good ride, but even though I don't think I can do it more than once in a day, I will be re-riding on the next visit. The post-ride activities were great, just could of done with more of them to avoid queues. All I think it needs is a better pre-show that actually teaches something a bit more.<BR/>I also think test-track is great, very re-rideable and it does teach in the way Epcot should do. However I noticed that on my 2nd trip to WDW there was a lot of maintenance needed to test track, the cones that are supposed to drop on the failed ABS test were permanently down, the screens in each car didn't work and it just didn't feel like a Disney ride any more as things just didn't seem to work properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141321300255908842006-03-02T09:41:00.000-08:002006-03-02T09:41:00.000-08:00I have had the pleasure of riding Mission: Space t...I have had the pleasure of riding Mission: Space twice in my lifetime, both times in 2004. My first experience was extraordinary - there was awe and wonder and all of the things I would normally expect to find at WDW. My second ride on M:S was pleasant enough, but about as exciting as watching a film whose ending you already know. A mediocre film, to boot.<BR/><BR/>A Horizons, updated to be current with the modern day, would capture my interest far more than a demonstration of centrifugal force.<BR/><BR/>As for Test Track - bulldoze it. There's neither content nor thrill to this "thrill ride" that I can't get on the freeway any day of the week. Shame, guys. Get rid of the carny trash - I want my EPCOT back.Andrew McFerrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419262227168149810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141318768740230922006-03-02T08:59:00.000-08:002006-03-02T08:59:00.000-08:00I can't sit here and say that the loss of Horizons...I can't sit here and say that the loss of Horizons was a horrible thing. Yes, it was a unique attraction. Yes, it was something that I always rode while I was at the park. Yes, it was memorable. But I didn't find it to be that much different than many of the other EPCOT rides -- You had Horizons, the World of Motion and Spaceship Earth that were all very similiar attractions. Getting rid of one or two and updating them with newer things is a fine idea to me.<BR/><BR/>The problem how I see it with Misson: Space isn't even that it is a bad ride. Personally, I'm never going to ride it, but it looks neat. The problem is that they spent all that time and money on a ride that was just that -- a ride. And an intense one at that. There is no reason for a person like me who doesn't want to tempt fate and sickness to stop at the Mission: Space building at all.<BR/><BR/>And again, this is where I see the failings of the modern Epcot.<BR/><BR/>For Mission: Space to have been truly successful, it should've been part of a larger building. To save money, maybe purchase less of the centrifuges. The entire building could've been built around how technology to get us into space has changed. The Mission: Space portion could've been themed then as a simulated rocket ship take off. The ride itself could've been showcased perhaps from a viewing platform that would show other guests (who like me, didn't want to ride) how it worked and perhaps explain why these forces felt like they did.<BR/><BR/>The rest of the inside of the pavillion could've offered things to do for the people waiting for those brave enough to ride Mission: Space. Maybe a video on space exploration (Again, that could be updated regularly). A place with interactive displays about how shuttle systems work.<BR/><BR/>There is so much that could've been added to make this more attractive to just the crowd it was aimed at. Instead, a very fascinating ride was built that attracts a select amount of people, but misses a large portion too. It doesn't add to the original Future World mission.<BR/><BR/>Walt Disney once said that he wanted a park where families could ride things together. While I am a huge proponent of great thrill rides like Mission: Space, if that means that the family has to break apart and tour the entire resort seperately so each part can experience the things that are right for them, a big point has been missed. EPCOT could use more rides like Mission: Space... but it could use them in pavillions that are attractive to everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141255831173132802006-03-01T15:30:00.000-08:002006-03-01T15:30:00.000-08:00The problem with mission space isnt so much the ac...The problem with mission space isnt so much the actual attraction...<BR/>Its a good one, but thats all there is...<BR/>Mission space the ride should have been part of mission space, the pavillion....<BR/>You leave mission space, un satisfied... <BR/>Space mountain, with its utter clunkiness, old special affects and chocalate chip cookie asteroids is a complete space experience. <BR/><BR/>Even the lack luster Test track, has more to do after your 5 minute spin. I realize not all the attractions at epcot have exibits . But the ones that dont (spaceship earth/ and universe of energy) are at least long enough to feel complete ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576594.post-1141248538947904052006-03-01T13:28:00.000-08:002006-03-01T13:28:00.000-08:00I partially agree here. While I do enjoy Mission S...I partially agree here. While I do enjoy Mission Space, I miss the experience that Horizons brought. Horizons alongside Journey into Imagination were the two attractions that put EPCOT on the map for me when I was younger, and the the force behind my "why don't they make more attractions like they used to?" comments now that I'm older.<BR/><BR/>Was it a different philosophy for Imagineers back then? Or does it boil down to park politics or a new target audience?<BR/><BR/>I miss the music, I miss the art, and overall I miss the feelings that these two great attractions brought out. Mission Space is a nice, albiet short thrill ride - but I'd rather see something more inspirational next time around.<BR/><BR/>For me Disney has always been about the experience. <BR/><BR/>Enjoying the blog, keep posting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11678181327405662450noreply@blogger.com