Astro Orbiter

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Astro Orbiter, originally uploaded by qwrrty.

Once a space cadet...

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[khedron.livejournal.com]

Oooh ooh ooh, are you going to go on the "Mission: Space!" ride? Great big centrifuge, definite risk of getting queasy, be sure to keep your eyes on your on-screen task...

[keyne.livejournal.com]

They did that yesterday :)

[numignost.livejournal.com]

Every time you post this week I hear Uncle Bonsai singing, "why are children always nauseous? maybe we could stuff them in the trunk."

[qwrrty.livejournal.com]

This was the "Astro Orbiter" ride in Tomorrowland. We did "Mission: Space" on Wednesday. I was pretty freaked out going in but Morgan, who had already been through it once and thought it was "the most awesome ride EVER", held my hand and assured me it was okay. And it was very cool. But I'm glad I kept my eyes open and on the screen. :-)

[qwrrty.livejournal.com]

I have had this song running through my head CONSTANTLY this week.

I have not yet played it for my parents. I am not sure that I should.

[lhn.livejournal.com]

SSC: going on Mission: Space the first time was probably the bravest thing I've done this decade, in terms of sheer terror to be overcome. (Especially in the face of all the warnings.) I'm glad I did it, and now it's a must-ride for me-- but I still have to steel myself at that moment when they're sealing up the capsule and I know there's no way out.

The funny thing is that the plot, such as it is, is virtually identical to my favorite Disney attraction of my childhood, "Mission to Mars". (In the Tomorrowland building that now houses Stitch's Escape.)

(spoilers, if that's an issue for anyone)



Just like M:S, you're going on a trip to Mars, and they used the tech of the day to simulate acceleration (the seats in the auditorium folded down a little). Just like M:S, they explain that the trip would normally take months, but there's a workaround (hyperspace in the old ride, hypersleep in the new). And in both, your planned smooth landing is disrupted by asteroids/meteors. They're not remotely the same as rides, but the kinship surely isn't accidental. (Though MtM was more overtly educational, with lots of Apollo stock footage and reconstructions based on Mariner data. M:S, by contrast, is a vastly more immersive and impressive ride.)

Some years back, Disneyland sold mix-your-own CDs of the soundtracks of old rides. Naturally I bought "Mission to Mars", along with the original Carousel of Progress audio. (Of course, I hadn't anticipated YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhXFO-0oMYc&feature=related).)

[jbsegal.livejournal.com]

You know, that hadn't occurred to me. It should've. Thanks. :)

[coastergalwdw.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, Astro Orbiter...Dumbo with rocket ships--in contrast to Dumbo with flying carpets or flying dynosaurs....if you find something that works might as well get the maximum mileage out of it. Hope y'all had a great time!