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Old 05-04-2008, 09:52 AM   #16
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How scary! So glad no one was hurt.
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We must have been there on the same day because Space Mtn shut down within thirty minutes of us getting off.
We went on 4-14
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Old 05-06-2008, 02:03 PM   #19
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We must have been there on the same day because Space Mtn shut down within thirty minutes of us getting off.
We went on 4-14
We were there on 4/20. Doesn't mean that something else didn't happen on your day. We have the worst luck when it comes to that ride.
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Oh how frightening!! I'm so glad nobody was hurt!!
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WOW! Very scary! So glad the CM's were on the ball! Super glad no one was hurt!

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That sounds like a terrifying experience for all involved. I'm so glad that no one was hurt and that the CMs handled the whole situation in such an efficient, professional manner.

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It turns out we'll be going back in Oct. Fingers crossed( )nothing happens than, but knowing our luck....
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Was he on the track to the coaster? Would he have fallen? Oh my goodness how scary for you and them and the cm's. Fairy Dust to everyone!!!!!
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