Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>And, of course, the great view of Walt Disney's ORIGINAL magic kingdom.<<< DCA for the win ;-) FWIW, I prefer DCA to DHS and WDSP.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "But I do not understand why, unless you were one of those visitors that popped into the park for a few hours and didn't really experience the full WDSP experience." When I was there ToT was under construction, so yes, it's been a while. Still, I found the place to be on the same level as any standard American theme park with none of the charm or compelling detail of a Disney property. It only seemed worse with the magnificent DLP right next door. Maybe the DSP has improved since my visit, but the place left a bad taste in my mouth when I was there last. "Just seeing the multiplane camera alone makes me giddy" Did you know that one of Disney's multiplane cameras is right here in San Francisco at the Disney Family Museum? The thing is huge!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Cool, they were still building the museum when I was in the Bay Area. And yes, the park has changed hugely since you were last there. Though I still stand by the the shows and Backlot being excellent.
Originally Posted By mstaft Back to the original question- I choose Disney MGM at opening over DCA. While small, the theming was consistent and the attractions excellent. No need for retreads from other parks or canival rides.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "Look at this one, Ha!" I can never unsee that now. Just for that, I give you this: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/05/bieber-palin-photo_n_751483.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...483.html</a> As to the question, the DCA attraction list (at opening) is far better than DHS's. DCA FTW
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Nice! lol Yookeroo, are you talking about my Snape picture? I can't find it in this thread.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo Did I post in the wrong thread? That's what I get for opening too many tabs. :-/
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I love posting pictures. If I had my way, I'd have a whole thread where you can come and post random, funny pictures. I don't think it would be very popular though.
Originally Posted By Mr F DCA was way better. MGM is still crap, to this very day. If DCA was built in Florida, i'd be a hit.
Originally Posted By 9oldmen >>DCA was way better. MGM is still crap, to this very day. If DCA was built in Florida, i'd be a hit.<< You think so? Even with two 3D attractions already existing in other Florida parks? Even though the only way to reach the park would probably be by taking a car, shuttle, or staying at the local hotel, rather than just having to walk a hundred yards, like you do to get to DCA from DL?
Originally Posted By phruby I think DCA would be a huge hit in Florida. If they put it were MGM is and put in a different 3D movie to replace ITTBAB. Muppets is still popular at MGM. It would have had many attractions and some decently themed areas. The whole idea of California in Florida would have been unique. They could make fun of us all they wanted there. SSL would probably have succeed instead of just insulting us. DHS to me is the place were Disney dumps old park shows. The only original one is Indy and that was because Disney was too cheap to put in IJA. Their studio tour is and was nothing special compared to USH version. Only one in tram experience? USH has lots. Except for the GMR, I've ridden all of its attractions elsewhere. DHS is probably my least favorite park. Its just a little lower than DAK.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>DHS to me is the place were Disney dumps old park shows. The only original one is Indy ...<< Not so fast there! Great Movie Ride Rockin' Roller Coaster The first Tower of Terror And their Toy Story Midway Mania opened simultaneously with DCA's.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Sorry, but I think the Great Movie Ride is lame. For me Rockin' Roller Coaster was easily the single most disappointing E-ticket thrill ride I've ever experienced. I rarely feel cheated by Disney, but that one ranks at the top of the very short list of Disney Park rip-offs. If you enjoy spinning around on a coaster inside an empty Home Depot warehouse then Rockin' Roller Coaster is just the thing for you.
Originally Posted By DlandDug THe issue isn't whether the rides are lame, just whether they are original.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Yes, but my point is that the value of originality is diminished when the attraction is less than stellar. You wouldn't cheer simply because Heimlich's Chew Chew Train is an original attraction would you?
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>You wouldn't cheer...<< I wasn't cheering. I was simply pointing out that the statement that Indy was the only original attraction in Disney Hollywood Studios is incorrect.
Originally Posted By phruby >>DHS to me is the place were Disney dumps old park shows. The only original one is Indy ...<< <<Not so fast there! Great Movie Ride Rockin' Roller Coaster The first Tower of Terror And their Toy Story Midway Mania opened simultaneously with DCA's.>> I'm talking stage shows not rides.
Originally Posted By SafariRob >>DCA was way better. MGM is still crap, to this very day. If DCA was built in Florida, i'd be a hit.<< MGM is not crap. It needs some TLC...but so do all the parks. My two biggest complains with it are park layout and lack of shade. I hate the way Hollywood Blvd dead-ends. I hate the one mile hike to enter/exit "Lights/Motor/Action". Great Movie Ride needs a serious update. There is a lot to like about it, though: TOT, RRC, TSM, Indy show, LMA show, American Idol show, Fantasmic, etc. I consider it a 3/4 day park.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I don't find the walk to LMA all that bad. My son and I made it from LMA to Indy in less than 10 minutes. I do often wonder why they painted themselves into a corner, literally, with that park. Considering all of the available land it just doesn't make a lot of sense. I don't understand the "lack of shade" comment either. I can't think of an attraction in the park that isn't shaded (in addition to their lines). I miss the "working studio" vibe though...and the interactions with celebrities. I vividly remember seeing Pierce Brosnan at the Conversations show and asking him (pre Bond) if he would ever paly Bond. (He said he hoped to.) I was pulled off the midway to be an extra in the New Mickey Mouse Club. And, I loved the Animation Tour and am still sorry it isn't there...more for my children at this point than me.
