Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Blogs/Doobie/View-201.asp" target="_blank"><b>6/17/08 Doobie's Review of Toy Story Midway Mania (Doobie's Blog)</b></a>
Originally Posted By Elderp My question is A) would've it been just as good had you not been given media credentials and B) how long would you be willing to wait for it for the first time and second time.
Originally Posted By Doobie The first two times I rode it it was without any credentials. I waited, if I recall correctly, about 20 minutes the first time and 35-45 minutes the second time. But that wasn't at all related to why I didn't like it, the wait went really fast and I think I'm able to judge a ride independently of how long I've waited for it. It's hard for me to say how long a ride is worth waiting, it depends on so many factors. I'd be willing to wait any amount of time for a Disney ride the first time as I want to go on all Disney rides. But if I were going to WDW tomorrow with some people who hadn't been on it, I'd have no qualms about waiting up to an hour for it and no problem recommending to them they wait that long. I don't think they'd be disappointed. I would say Everest and Soarin' are worth as long or even a longer wait, but no other recent ride or ride redo at WDW I can think of is worth that wait. Doobie.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 We went to TSMM the day it officially opened, you needed a fast pass for the fast pass. Somebody went nuts passing them out. When we got into the FP line at our return time, they told us it would be an hour wait. By now, Disney geniuses should know how many FPs to hand out in a particular time slot. We all (9 of us) really loved the ride though. My aim was much better at TSMM than at the Buzz shoot em up.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct I loved this ride!!! We waited for over 2 hours in stand-by and I just loved it. My rule is to never wait more than an hour but I had no choice if I was going to experience this at all. I mean, Gay Days has so much going on that the parks are low on the list - expect Sat. <<< My aim was much better at TSMM than at the Buzz shoot em up. >>> Agreed. The next day we went on Buzz Lightyear and I felt it was very lame now that I experienced TSM. I was wondering if the Buzz show building had some very light fog effects if the ride experience would be better. I mean, what frustrated me on Buzz after expereincing TSM was that I couldn't see where my laser shots were going. I think the fog in the show building would catch the light of the laser beams to add a little more "feeling" of control. Anyway ... LOVED LOVED LOVED it ... I can't understand why people are saying there should be AA's inside the show building. That wouldn't make sense. It's not the point of the ride.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I honestly think WDI nailed the target on this one (for a change). I haven't read one negative review ... and most are glowing (and from folks I respect) that you wouldn't necessarily expect from a D-Ticket type experience. I still think I'll wait until Florida's miserable summer is over, or get to DCA first, to experience it.
Originally Posted By Skellington88 oops that should have read "..but not worth waiting more than 20 minutes for"
Originally Posted By DyGDisney YAY Doobie! So glad you decided to interact. We really enjoyed the ride, can't wait to go back to DLR and ride it again!!
Originally Posted By sharon2 I loved this attraction!! We were lucky enough to be there @ 9:05am on 5/31/08!! Yesterday was the childrens last day of school and since they both had great report cards the DH and I took them out to buy new Wii games..it's a long summer you know.. Well this morning, as I'm shooting a cartoon chicken, I wished I could have taken home a TSMM game!! Imagine...Being able to play your favs at home!! Bring that Disney Magic home!! I think I have some sort of souvenier in every room of my house!!
Originally Posted By Pollyana Thanks for the report Doobie. I am looking forward to my next visit to Dland to try the attraction. I do have doubts, as I am extremely motion impaired to certain rides. I don't know if I can handle it. I cannot Soar Over Calif. and I cannot do Star Tours. On the other hand, I can easily handle Tower of Terror. Buzz Lightyear is one of my favorites. I always try to increase my score. If Mania is remotely like Buzz, I guess I will be OK......
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I think if you can handle Buzz, you shouldn't have any problem with TSMM.
Originally Posted By Doobie The only reason you might not be able to is the video screens. But keep in mind there is very little movement in front of the video screens. You usually you move into place then sit there in place. The only exception is the last game were you play while moving for about 15 seconds. Also, if you have trouble seeing clearly through 3D glasses that might be a factor for you. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Thanks for the info...I am planning on trying TSMM July 31st if the lines are not incredibly bad. lol
