Ive been a Space regular since 2000.
Went to Hi Ibiza the other week for Prydz night.
Here are my observations:
Theatre (Discoteca)
Found they have narrowed the room too much allocating too much space to VIP around the edges. I quite liked the space around the edges of the Discoteca to take a breather from the dancefloor. When on the Dancefloor it did feel a bit more claustrophobic to me, especially the booths that are at shoulder/head height.
It does feel like the VIP are watching an event and the crowd below them.
Sound system was loud and good, but not a patch on the clarity with punch of the old Discoteca.
The light show was fantastic though, the projection screen behind the DJ, and ceiling screen installations really did give some depth to the room.
Club (Undercover terrace)
Here we heard Andrea Oliva play (he was doing an all night set).
Dropped some great tracks, and the music was pumping. Again, the sounds system was good but not a patch on the old Funktion One.
There was plenty of space to dance.
Again I feel too much space has been given to the VIP in this room. The orientation of the room didnt feel right, but then I dont know if thats just because im used to where the old DJ box was.
The Wild Corner (The Toilets)
Definitely the most fun room. OK, it could be a novelty, but the DJ was playing some good tracks, mainly classics, and actually the sound system sounded perfect in there.
The cleaners in there were mega efficient, working non stop to clean the toilet after anyone had been.
No stinky poos witnessed!
The Secret Garden
Was actually quite nice to have a large outer area to chill in. Had Tee Pees (sp) , dinosaurs made out of scrap metal and impressively lit trees.
Overall
we had a good night. I think its tough comparing to the legend that is Space... it simply isnt going to beat it.
However perhaps in time, with some tweaks and decent nights held there things could change for the better.