Talk:Space Mountain

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[edit] Info Box

The info box that was put on this page should be changed, it is too big and contain uncorrect and unneccessary information. Parks are wrong and sub-info is located on individual profiles.--Randomgbear 20:43, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Enclosed coaster

Something to keep in mind - this is an ENCLOSED coaster, not an INDOOR one. An enclosed coaster is in a building that is specifically constructed to house the coaster, while an indoor one is built inside a building that also serves other purposes (i.e. a shopping mall). Dusso Janladde 08:06, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Video

Anyone watched this [1]? a video rendered using rollercoatertycoon. SYSS Mouse 20:46, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Check out a huge amount of WDW Space Mountain. Disney Mountain Rides.

[edit] Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom

I have to say, this section is really awful. It makes little or no sense most of the time. For example, it talks about the Matterhorn Bobsleds track being used until 1978. Then what? I just don't get it. If I get some time I'll sort it out, but I don't know the facts for it... 194.193.78.109 12:47, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Magic Kingdom section

A anonymous user has tried to remove most of the WDW section twice. I think it may be because it has too much information, but I believe there is a lot of good info there. I don't think it should simply be deleted because it is somewhat of a mess. I'm not too good at editing things like this, so I've put a tag over the section, maybe someone else can clean it up. --blm07 21:09, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

The tag might be confusing. The article does not need to be rewritten because it is too long but because the information is not presented effectivly. Lyle Barrere 07:36, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

I disagree. None of the other sections of the article go to this much detail on the theming (and changes thereto) of the various mountains. I do agree it's good stuff and noteworthy, if it can be backed up. I don't know what to do with this, as it doesn't really merit a separate article (an article on a ride post-show?!?). I've been trying to clean up the rest of the section to make it more readable, but welcome changes to make it even better.
McDoobAU93 21:56, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The tense

It's always been a pet peeve of mine when someone writes about a fictional or event-related thing (like a roller coaster ride) in the tense of 'This would happen' or 'You would feel this', rather than the easier-to-read 'This happens' or 'You feel this'. I made a similar comment on the Dead Rising video game article. Because there are multiple plotlines to the game, someone summarized each alternate ending with the tense of 'This character would do this if you would go here', and it makes the article unreadable, at least for me. So if somebody could fix that here, because I'm too lazy. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 74.101.20.60 (talk) 07:32, 27 December 2006 (UTC).

[edit] Extremely confusing sentence

From 1975-1989 the 26 respective ride vehicles for each respective track consisted of two vehicles joined together, with the layout of each respective vehicle divided in half, with two actual seats, but would fit four passengers due to two of the four passengers having to place themselves directly in front of the other two passengers, who were comfortably sitting on an actual seat, unlike the other two passengers, who were at the mercy of the other passengers' legs and lap. Passengers were placed single file (one passenger behind the other).

What is this saying exactly? I really cannot, for the life of me, figure it out. Is it saying that people used to sit two people to a seat? Someone was forced to sit in someone's lap? Or that someone tried to squish in front of the other? This needs to be cleaned up really badly because it seems extremely roundabout as it is now and rather incoherent. It reminds me of a little kid babbling with a friend. I would do it myself, but I have no idea what it's saying to figure out how to change it. --pIrish 01:51, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

I think I understand. Maybe it should be "From 1975 - 1989, each track had 26 ride vehicles. Each vehicle consisted of two rockets joined together. Each rocket could hold four people: two seats and once large space so one person could sit on another person's lap." I think that is what he is trying to say. --blm07 02:20, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Wow, I have to agree. I read this king of run-on sentences and my head almost exploded. Someone fix it please or I will do some research and change it when I have time. -- Patrick Berry 17:27, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

I've made an attempt fix it. Please let me know if the description works better. Macg4cubeboy 01:08, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Proposed split

Extant Space Mountain into

I'm not sure about the names, but the sections are long enough to each have their own articles. The What links here list isn't that bad, and I'd be willing to go dab them all. ALTON .ıl 01:27, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

I need help with the names, if anything. ALTON .ıl 01:06, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Hearing no objections, I'm splitting this page. ALTON .ıl 00:44, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Removed:In popular culture

  • Star Command headquarters as seen in the animated series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command is a modified version of Space Mountain. This can especially be seen in the online version of Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters.
  • Referenced frequently on an episode of The Golden Girls, in which Sophia Petrillo, a character in her 80s, tries to get her daughter in her 50s to take her on all weekend during a vacation to Disney World.
  • Space Mountain is a nickname used by pro wrestler Ric Flair. In reference to his high popularity level despite his advanced age, Flair usually comments in a double entendre that "Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the park, but it still has the longest line!"
  • In the UK TV sitcom Spaced, the army-obsessed Mike Watt stole a tank and tried to invade Paris, but stopped off at Euro Disney and was apprehended at Space Mountain.
  • On an episode of Chappelle's Show, Dave is given a house by MTV for their show Cribs. Dave mentions to the viewer that he has a marble foyer cut from Space Mountain and shows it to the camera.
  • On a wall near Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters in Disneyland's Tomorrowland, a large mural with several Space Mountains can be seen hovering in space. These Space Mountains are a cross between the Star Command Space Station's (inspired by the Space Mountain dome) from Buzz Lightyear Star Command and Space Mountain itself.
  • The game Project Nomad was originally liscenced by Disney to have a Space Mountain theme. A prominent element, in the protagonist's ship design, remains as evidence.
  • Space Mountain is seen in Disney's Meet the Robinsons. In one scene you see the two main characters flying through a futuristic city in a time machine. You see a shot of the outside of Space Mountain and there is a sign in front that reads Todayland.
  • During the 2006 NFL season, the Chicago Bears would often end each huddle by exclaiming, "We're going to Space Mountain". According to players and commentators, the phrase symbolized the team's desire to reach and win the Super Bowl.[1] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alton (talk • contribs) 01:10, August 29, 2007 (UTC)