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The space probe campaign started LONG before the ride opened. It was an ultimate teaser campaign. The fact that the ride was sponsored by ch 7 and the initially teaser featured their logo meant nobody new if this was a new show, a movie, or what it was. Later into the campaign there were hints this was a ride or something. Once major hype was established the Wonderland logo FINALLY appeared. Safe to say we all couldn't wait to ride!!! Nowdays campaigns are very literal and they can't help but splash the park logo on from the get go so there is much less mystery and hype. Fun fact, Lynton Harris was responsible for Space Probe.

Nothing in Australia has touched or come close to Space Probe 7s campaign. Although for building hype and intrigue Bermuda was pretty good too. Both way before social existed. I I think Holiday World's campaign for their Wingrider coaster was pretty damn fine.

Yes Cable replacement is a pretty standard job.

@Slick I feel like I can be the dick here before someone else beats me to it and pedantically correct you. Latteral forces are not what lets you spin. It's greater wind pressure on the wings. In the outside seats you go faster as the circumference of your 'flight' is larger. Also at the front there is nothing in front of you to block the airflow so you get greater lift still. #someonehadtodoit #sorrynotsorry

It's simple. Take the front left seat. Pretty much zero effort required to spin.

Good chance though it's something no one will see. Say a ride needed it's control system replaced. That could easily take 3 months but would re open with the ride looking identical to the public.

@MaxxTheMonster gets my new vote as new number one "hey I know stuff but I'm not going to tell you, just want you to know I know stuff" member. YAWN

Clearly there must be something being done with a major component if Superman is going down for 3 months. They don't just shut a signature attraction for shits and gigs, don't be silly.

I really would like a Wonder Woman coaster just for something different. No doubt some idiots would singe saying "bla bla pink, sexist, I'm a Vegan, bla bla" But Wonder Woman *something* *something would be fine with me.

There may be a reason for the cladding choice, surely you don't just pick a material on a whim. We also don't know how it will be finished so let's just wait and see.

I would do half a dozen or so small projectors up the lift projecting in places so that it looks like sparks fizzing around the 'fuse'. If you use small solid state based projectors very cheap to maintain. I'd throw some subs in there too for that big thunder rumble

See I like that review but the end gets me. People need to stop saying it's more relevant than twilight zone because that ride is no way whatsoever relied on the twilight zone franchise for its appeal. This is version though 100% relies on Guardians and it will be as outdated as Back to the Future the ride in 10 years time.

Here's a question for you MickeyD from both yours and Santa's comments... How do you think this ride sits for anyone who HASN'T seen the films? I take your point about how the pre-show needs to set it up. But I think it won't have anywhere near the impact for someone who hasn't seen the film franchise as it will for those of us that has. Having said that, I don't think you needed to have seen one single episode of Twilight Zone for Tower of Terror to work because it really was a self contained/explained story. That's another point of difference I think Disney USUALLY has over Universal. Here I think you kinda need to have seen the film to appreciate the ride. Much like Harry Potter. In comparison I haven't seen Cars, and I don't think I'm missing anything from that ride experience as a result, and I mean who needs to have seen Song of the South in order to enjoy Splash Mountain, same with Indiana Jones. I think this is maybe the biggest reason this is falling flat for me... that and the fact I don't think it will be timeless like was mentioned above. Having said that the vast majority of people will probably LOVE it, so what does my opinion matter

You've listed a bunch of great parts there. But they don't make a whole. It's all disjointed without one component tied to the next. Ask yourself this. If you were building this ride from scratch would you choose to use an elevator as the ride system? Ive no doubt it's a fun ride but it's a waste and not one part makes sense if you weren't just slapping this on something you already had. Full disclosure: I love the Guardians films so my dislike for this has nothing to do with the films. Like I said, should have gone into Star Tours

So the ride is now open and here's my thoughts... I think it looks like the worst idea Disney ever had for a ride redo since Rocket Rods. What a fail, sure the theming and pre show is top notch, but the ride theme in no way fits the ride system and at the expense of what was an amazing ride and theme (albeit not as well executed as it's siblings). The original theme, story, experience, was pure Disney. This incarnation belongs at Universal, I'm left wondering where the 3D glasses and water spray is going to happen. The ride experience lacks any coherent story, suspense or just real 'WTF just happened' factor. I think it's best summed up by the sign out front, that's something I would expect to see in a Six Flags park. I'm actually shocked that they are opening Pandora and this biscuit at the same time. To me holding off and re theming Star Tours to Guardians would have made much more sense given the film is pretty much centred around flying on a space ship and foreign worlds, and the entire pre show/que could also be themed that way. That and the fact Star Tours makes little sense being in Tomorrowland once the new land opens. About as much sense as a giant Guardians tower makes in an old world Hollywood part of DCA which would be much more suited to say, and Old abandoned Glamorous Hotel.... hey wait a minute.

How does it sound in there? Looking at it the extensive use of only hard surfaces make it seem like it's going to sound like a horrid cafeteria. Would have liked to have seen a lot more warmth in the space. What the Aussie parks currently have with this fascination with 'ultra modern corporate' design style really leaves me baffled.

Thinks its about time for the big crane to arrive.

Correct! They really are strict on this. IF fantasmic is back (im not exactly sure on dates) make that your priority. It's much better than World of Color or the Fireworks (plus you can stay in that area and see fireworks anyway) because of the sheer spectacle that literally appears from nothing. If you have a spare few bucks I can highly reccomend doing one of the show dining packages. Even if it's just desert. That will ensure you a great spot to watch the show without having to camp out and stake a claim.

If it's not about the coaster construction (and you talking about you following the coaster construction doesn't count) don't post it here. Not targeted at any one person, just been cleaning house in this thread AGAIN is all.

I also vote for Platinum flash pass, really makes a massive difference to the day if you're in a hurry and August will still be well busy. Make sure you check if X actually has a wait though, sounds crazy but last July with massive waits on everything, X was like a 2 cycle wait and I didn't need to have bought the X upgrade on my flash pass. I would also recommend lining up once for Colossus if the wait isn't too bad, then use your once only flash pass for a second ride. It's hit and miss for racing, but the ops do try hard, it's usually guests who screw it up, so make sure you get yourself a racing ride. If you race on both laps that's a real treat. As for Disney, don't skip California Adventure, it's an amazing park now. With no Fantasmic you should make sure you see World of Color, it's really great and if you're so close you CAN NOT miss Cars Land and Radiator Springs Racers, it's one of the best theme park lands ever built. I would also make sure you ride their rapids because nothing else out there comes close.

What about all the people and families that work at the park? If the park closes then no income for them. All the sell off does is create income for shareholders.

You don't actually even need projection mapping. You can achieve this very cleverly just with some smart led strips suitably themed. Dont think smoke (as in glycol smoke) would be ruled out other than cost, as it would go through a lot of fluid with a blast every minute or two. Id love to design a new finale to that ride for a modest budget, but you still have to consider the ROI on an old attraction

Yeah magnetic is the kind of generic term that gets thrown around but it's not actually what is happening with the braking force. Eddy Current braking is kind of a industry term I guess. Apologies for the confusion.

OFF TOPIC: No I don't mate. Because everything you comment on you do so with out any semblance of perspective or practicality. ON TOPIC: Given the only parts there are to wear on the cars in Scooby are all replaced regularly I don't think its that. Most of the Jarring I feel comes from the braking not the drops. The hidden drop would be so much better with eddy current braking and a nice smooth stop. I also miss it being completely hidden by the original green laser.

Do you ever think before you speak Push? The me're fact Disney built what he did means he could afford it! PS when it opened many things in Disneyland were cheap and nasty FYI It's simply not possible for our parks to build a 200-300 million dollar attraction, regardless of how much you might want one.