When I was at DL last weekend a CM told us that in a couple of months the Matterhorn will be closed for a year to replace the track. I guess they are getting new bobsleds that are wider than the ones they have now. :( It's one of my favorite rides.
I can't wait until they replace the track. Then I can ride it again. - PrincessDuckie
587.4 #187 4:37PM
The track was replaced during the summer and the new bobsleds come in next. - CxD_CM
518.6 #224 4:41PM
Oh cool. Is the ride smoother now, like Space Mountain? - PrincessDuckie
587.4 #187 4:45PM
I never really got irritated from the bumpiness but the only time I really feel a jolt is on the quick drops or turns. - CxD_CM
518.6 #224 4:53PM
So is it really going to be closed for a year? - SteamboatMinnie
309.8 #561 5:05PM
No, it is open right now and then it's supposed to close again after the holidays. - CxD_CM
518.6 #224 5:09PM
A CM at the Matterhorn told me that the reason it was closed earlier this year was to replace stuff on the bobsleds and that in a couple of months it will be closed for a year to replace the tracks for the new bobsleds and put in the new bobsleds. He said the new sleds are wider and don't fit these tracks that are on now. Just passing on what the cast member said. - Photogirl7
198.0 #1656 8:27PM
That doesn't make sense because someone posted pics of the new sleds being tested on these tracks. - SueBayou
2012.0 #34 8:38PM
Don't know what pictures were posted, just stating what I was told. When I was there last weekend it looked like the old sleds and track to me and there was def no sleds that were wider when I rode it. Don't know... :( - Photogirl7
198.0 #1656 8:52PM
Search MW and right before it opened there are videos of them testing the new bobsleds with weights. - CxD_CM
518.6 #224 8:59PM