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    Originally Posted By Doobie

    What are your top 5 WDW attractions. By attraction I mean rides, films, shows - pretty much anything except a shop or entertainment. And for "top", I use this criteria: How important is it for someone who's never experienced the attraction (at WDW or another Disney park) to do it? ie: "If you're only going to do one attraction at WDW, do #1 below. If #1 is closed, do #2. etc...)


    So not necessarily your favorite 5, but the BEST 5.

    All 4 parks included:

    Here are mine:

    1) Tower of Terror
    2) Fantasmic! (yes, I think DL's is better. But if you've never seen either...)
    3) Spaceship Earth
    4) Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
    5) Kilamanjaro Safari

    Of course my answers might be different on another day.

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    Originally Posted By DC7800

    1. The American Adventure
    2. Pirates of the Carribbean*
    3. The Great Movie Ride
    4. Spaceship Earth
    5. Kilamanjaro Safaris

    * - Spectromagic or Main Street Electrical Parade if a parade qualifies.
     
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    Originally Posted By cwmm

    1. tower of terror
    2. rockn roller coaster
    3. carousel of progress
    4. kilaminjaro safaris
    5. the american adventure
     
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    Originally Posted By Doobie

    I can't believe I forgot American Adventure. Let me redo that:

    1) Tower of Terror
    2) Fantasmic! (yes, I think DL's is better. But if you've never seen either...)
    3) American Adventure
    4) Spaceship Earth
    5) Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

    And yes, a parade qualifies.
     
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    Originally Posted By meomi

    That's a pretty tough question but I would defintely say:

    1. TOT if that's closed :Rock N roll coaster
    2. Illuminations
    3. Haunted Mansion
    4. Test Track (I took my poor parents on this and they are 75 yrs old!)
    5. Fantasmic

    I liked the Tapestry of Nations parade too.
     
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    Originally Posted By stlcardinals

    1. Tower of Terror
    2. Haunted Mansion
    3. Splash Mountain
    4. FANTASMIC!
    5. Kilimanjaro Safaris
     
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    Originally Posted By triad35

    Hmm, picking my favorite, now that's asking a lot out of a park that contains most of my favorite rides. Here goes:

    1. Tower of terror - I tried to think of something else as this has everyones vote, but it's just my favorite.

    2 American Adventure - I saw this recently fo the first time, and like the story, but loved the music.

    3. Haunted House. - I loved it as a kid, and love it even more now.

    4. Space Mountain - I used to hate this ride as a kid, and I understand they've toned it down a bit, but I liked it last time I was there.

    I'd love to have Journey into imagination in here somewhere(preferably at number 2) but as it's gone now....

    5. Rockin Roller coaster. - (Wow, for someone who hated roller coasters as a kid, two of them make it into my top five.) I had somewhat low expectations for this, as it seemed like an overthemed attraction, but trust Disney to surprise me with a fun, well themed ride. Good for them.
     
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    Originally Posted By BrerAnthony

    1. Test Track
    2. Dinosaur
    3. The Great Movie Ride
    4. Spaceship Earth
    5. Carousel of Progress

    (for a person who doesn't like huge drops and freefalls)
     
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    Originally Posted By SJHYM

    1. The American Adventure
    2. Kilimanjaro Safaris
    3. Carousel of Progress
    4. Star Tours
    5. Wonders of China or Impressions de France
     
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    Originally Posted By Kevin

    OK, impossible question (can we have top 20??).

    1) Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
    2) American Adventure (Front Row)
    3) Fantasmic*
    4) Fantasy in the Sky
    5) Spaceship Earth

    * Candlelight Processional during Holiday Season
     
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    Originally Posted By u k fan

    If it's someone who's never been then my list would read something like this as I feel it's important to try all of the different kinds of entertainment on offer at WDW.

    1. Afternoon Parade at MK (it may or may not be the best parade but it's the one that people associate with WDW - everyone should see it once)
    2. Spaceship Earth (my favorite dark ride and I think that it really sums up just what Epcot is about)
    3. Fantasmic! (it's the most Disney of the evening entertainments and it's easier to see than IllumiNations)
    4. MuppetVision 4D ( it's the best show without real actors and just a great show in general, IMHO)
    5. Tower of Terror ( the undisputed king of thrill rides at Disney and also gets its place for best use of special effects)

    If I could have more I would include Kilimanjaro Safari (as the most innovative attraction of recent times), Pirates (as the best use of AA's) and The Hunchback show (as the best show using real actors).

    Of course, all of this is IMHO and I'm sure you'll all disagree with me!!!

    P.S. As I have (kind of) said 8 already if I had to make it 10 my next choices would be Space Mountain and HM because they are Disney classics that have stood the test of time!!!
     
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    Originally Posted By aquamoptop

    1. Alien Encounter (its something innovative and hard to find in any other park. and its so funny to bring in new victims)
    2. Festival of the lion King (the show is beautifully done, performers are great, and it really entertaining)
    3. Tower of Terror ( no need to expand on this)
    4. Spaceship Earth (great animatronics and a beatiful ending)
    5. Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin (I think this is mainly because of the Buzz in the queue he is so lifelike)
     
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    Originally Posted By riverted

    1. Fantasmic!
    2. Tower Of Terror
    3. Illuminations
    4. Splash Mountain
    5. Haunted Mansion

    Next in line & my Honorable Mentions would go to Pirates Of The Carribean,,Kilimanjaro Safari, & Spaceship Earth...
     
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    Originally Posted By Torgo

    I'm way too long-winded to just give a list.

    1. Tower of Terror -- I think that when you combine the queue, the pre-show, the ride effects, the ride itself, and the near-annual changes in drop sequence, it's the best Disney attraction ever made.

    2. Space Mountain -- makes me wish they'd never built TOT because I feel bad not saying that THIS is the best Disney attraction ever made. It's everything that's cool about Tomorrowland.

    3. It's Tough to be a Bug -- this one combines the 3D and all the in-theater effects a lot better than any other 3D movie I've seen. And it's the first Disney movie or ride in several years that's genuinely surprised me.

    4. The Haunted Mansion -- quintessential Disney dark ride.

    5. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth -- best fireworks show ever.
     
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    Originally Posted By WDW RR

    Many WDW attractions are #1 to me in there own way.

    1)Spaceship Earth- #1 dark ride
    2)Space Mountain - #1 thrill ride
    3)Kilamanjaro Safari-#1 way to see animals
    4)IllumiNations- #1 way to end the day
    5)Haunted Mansion- #1 classic attraction
     
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    Originally Posted By Doobie

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    5. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth -- best fireworks show ever.
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    Just curious Torgo ... have you seen Believe...There's Magic in the Stars? And, if so, you prefer Illuminations to it?

    Doobie.
     
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    Originally Posted By hopemax

    Gosh, 4 parks and only 5 things huh?

    American Adventure
    Haunted Mansion
    Illuminations: Reflections on Earth
    Festival of the Lion King
    Tower of Terror

    If I had another 5 after that

    Carousel of Progress
    Circle Vision movie at Epcot (doesn't matter if it's Canada or China)
    Kilamanjaro Safaris
    Nighttime parade at the MK
    Splash Mountain
     
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    Originally Posted By ToonKirby

    In no particular order:

    American Adventure
    IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
    Festival of the Lion King
    Tower of Terror
    Splash Mountain
     
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    Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA

    1. American Adventure
    2. Test Track
    3. Living with the Land
    4. Impressiones de France/Oh Canada!
    5. Hall of Presidents
     
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    Originally Posted By DSNILSEN

    I figure, If I was to visit WDW and could ONLy ride 5 rides. I would want to ride the stuff I cant ride at DL.

    1. Tower of Terror
    2. Kilamanjaro Safari
    3. Rock n Roller Coaster
    4. Great Movie Ride (I dont understand why people hate this ride, I love it. I wish they would add it to the Hollywood District at DCA)
    5. Test Track
     
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