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[TrevorD]

I dont recall any astroid, what time period was it visible?

[WDITrent]

Originally Posted by PeopleMover Eric

it would be cool if they made it so you could see the asteroid at the top again.

Yes, it would. C'mon, Disney, figure it out!

Originally Posted by ♥disney.princess♥

You could see it during Ghost Galaxy.

It wasn't lit, though. That was just light pollution from the 3rd lift projection.

Originally Posted by stevo505

I remember seeing the asteroid back in 2005. I thought it was a cool effect! Why did they remove it?

I would have seen it, had I actually gone on the ride during soft openings, but no, I said, the line is too long.

They removed it because, during polls, some guest said, "What's that big glowey thing in Space?" They also justified taking it out because it was too bright.

Originally Posted by Bexington

i vaguely remember a red sphere. how big was that thing?

The geodesic satellite was in the spot where the asteroid is now. It was made of hexagons and pentagons with sections of red. It was an enigma during my childhood.

Originally Posted by Bexington

werent there galaxy projections on the walls or ceiling too?

There still is the galaxy projection for the 2nd lift effect, and it can be seen from some other parts of the ride.

Originally Posted by TrevorD

I dont recall any astroid, what time period was it visible?

I believe just during soft openings. Then they turned it off, but for a year it still spun in darkness. After that, they turned it completely off. It's just sitting there, but you can see it if you look. The closest view you will have is on the turn-around between second and third lifts, but I have to say the most stunning view in the attraction is unsees by most guests. If you look behind you ascending the third left, you will have a view of clean starfields, the galaxy projection, and the silhouette of the asteroid. It was even cooler when the asteroid was still moving.

[brenden]

I rode SM yesterday and didn't notice anything different.

[nonob88]

not sure what I think about the new cottage yet. I was expecting something similar to the beautiful building they built for edelweiss snacks. I'm guessing the roof was done to match the fantasyland theatre tent?

[RCT3]

For all of you who wish to see the current astroid, heres a picture I took when I got stuck on Space Mountain about two months ago.


You can just barely make it out here. Once you come out of the spinny tunnel thing and start to make the left turn in the main dome, the astroid is directly to your left. And honestly, it isn't that far away according to this picture!

[WDITrent]

Here's some more pics:





There's another one somewhere that clearly shows the red glow that's partially visible in this pic, but I can't find it for the life of me...

[dland_lover]

In other news, the Court des Anges has been renamed the "Court of Miracles". Boo.

Originally Posted by D23's Twilight Bark

11.05.09 — Tiana's Showboat Jubilee! Debuts Tomorrow
This exciting new show begins tomorrow at Disneyland Park and will take place in New Orleans Square starting at the Court of Miracles and moving its way down to the Mark Twain dock. Specially selected Guests will be chosen to be a part of each performance. Tiana and Naveen will also be meeting with Guests throughout the day in the Court of Miracles.

Source: News and Features | D23 | The Official Community for Disney Fans

[goofypirate]

Originally Posted by dland_lover

In other news, the Court des Anges has been renamed the "Court of Miracles". Boo.



Source: News and Features | D23 | The Official Community for Disney Fans

I doubt that's permanent. I would chalk this up to marketing "guessing" the name, rather than actually figuring it out. Of course the best way to prove this would be pics of some old/new singage.

[RCT3]

Yeah, I doubt its permanent.


Or maybe they're talking about a complete different court.

[Ban88]

They are not, as Lutz's photo of the new Meet & Greet area is the same as the Court de Anges (if I'm not mistaken).

[dfan07]

Here's a photo of that red glowy asteroid thing:

Yes, I was evac'd from Space.

[WDITrent]

^That is an awesome pic! Thanks for sharing!

[WDITrent]

Here's a video I found of Space Mountain post-ghost:

YouTube - Space Mountain (HD Night-Vision POV)...

It looks like nothing really changed, but they forgot to switch some blue lights back to red on the first lift.

[TheGrimGrinner]

Hey guys, random question.

I haven't been following Tiana's entrance to Disney very closely, but looking over some of the Storybook Land construction photos, do you think we'll be seeing the appearance of her home when the attraction re-opens shortly before the movie comes out? Seems like good timing for the refurb and addition of new royalty.

Don't know if it's been posted yet (tried searching the thread, but couldn't find anything), but seeing if anyone has heard of anything.

[AtomicBear]

Originally Posted by TheGrimGrinner

Hey guys, random question.

I haven't been following Tiana's entrance to Disney very closely, but looking over some of the Storybook Land construction photos, do you think we'll be seeing the appearance of her home when the attraction re-opens shortly before the movie comes out? Seems like good timing for the refurb and addition of new royalty.

Don't know if it's been posted yet (tried searching the thread, but couldn't find anything), but seeing if anyone has heard of anything.

Good question indeed. I would think this would be a great time for an addition. Maybe Mama Odie home in the branches of the swamp trees.