Originally Posted By Mr X I don't really care either. Just looking for excuses to trash crappy HKDL is all. I freakin HATE small world! (oh, and why the heck are they adding THAT ride of all things? after stupid lame autopia? MAKE WITH THE COOL RIDES, MORONS!!)
Originally Posted By WorldDisney ^^^As we have both proven (tonight alone ), we still have lots of ammo for HKDL ;D. It's a little sad to me, every new addition added since opening hasn't made me excited in the least bit. Autopia, small world, Stitch??? Your park is SUFFERING, bring in some real attractions because no one CARES about these!! BTW Mr. X, with all this posting tonight, I guess you haven't had time to read anything lately, have you .
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 WorldDisney, basically, flooded/not flooded means this. Disneyland's is in a fiberglass flume, kind of like old fashioned log rides. You're just floating in this "canal" through the whole ride. There is only water in the flume, and the sets are all dry. The flooded show buildings are like Pirates of the Caribbean where it's more like you're floating on a river or the ocean...water stretches all the way to the edges of the sets. There is a track, but it's invisible under the water...you can't smash your fingers between the walls of the flume and the boat like you can at Disneyland (Ouch, by the way!). The versions of It's a Small World at all the other Magic Kingdoms have water all the way up the the sets, so you can see reflections in the water instead of speakers, wires, etc. Also, it means that the sets are further away from the boats, so the attractions seem less intimate and maybe a bit bigger...just because of the distance from the boats. At Disneyland, the sets are so close, that sometimes it feels like you can reach over and touch them, but the other versions don't have that since things are way more than an arm's length away.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I never even bothered to ride the ride in either Paris or WDW...that's how much I care .<< Skipping the WDW version is fine since the TDL version is excatly a photocopy of it (with the slight difference that TDL's is better maintained and most times all dolls work properly as opposed to the WDW version), but skipping the DLP version was a huge mistake. It's no mistake some people (like Leemac) do not care for it, but the parisian IASW offer some new technical aspects for the ride, great doll costuming, nice lighting and some exclusive scene not found at any other IASW ride. I like DLP's show the best over all others. As for flooded versus non flooded building... If I understood you correctly... the difference is the non-flooded building (at DL) means a water canal similar to mosy flume rides have. The vehicles travel on a canal... and the flooded building is where the entire floor is a pool where the boats travel...
Originally Posted By mstaft The DLP version has a different stylized look to it- still somewhat similar to the California original but also unique in its own right. I love IASW, always have- and yes, that includes the song! Both the original and the Christmas version!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I have never seen the DL version... DLP also has a Xmas version of IASW in case you didn't know, and that one I have seen as well and is as nice as the one in TDL. As always... the MK never bothers to do little overlays like this (at the highest 1-day ticket price mind you)
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "^^ I did not know that- how similar is it to DLs?" Well, I've not actually been on the TDL version, but from the online pictures and videos, it seems very similar to the DL version. It's like this, it would be like taking the Disneyland overlay and putting it on the WDW version (which is what TDL's is inside). The facade gets the DL christmas light feature though. The soundtrack is the same. I've never seen the DLP version, but have been told it's limited to several rooms, and is a bit more understated than the other versions. I don't know for sure though. I have to say that I LOVE the holiday makeover at Disneyland though, it makes the ride fresh.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<but skipping the DLP version was a huge mistake.>> No it wasn't . Honestly, I just don't care for the ride. I ride when I'm in L.A. with my mother because, ironically, THAT'S her favorite ride. I ridden the other versions just to say I done it or it's a short line and something to pass the time along. But other than that, could care less. It's kind of like telling someone who never liked or interested Star Wars they are missing out if they haven't seen Empire Strikes Back. But, maybe I'll get on it and try it next time I'm in Paris since you highly recommend it. Just not sure when that will ever be again. Also thank you and gurigory2 to explain the whole flooded vs nonflooded thing . Now I see why people always compare which version is 'better'.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<I have to say that I LOVE the holiday makeover at Disneyland though, it makes the ride fresh.>> Ok, someone got me there . I admit, I don't like IASW generally, but yeah fell in love with the Christmas version when I went on it last year. Now, THAT was cool . I did the Xmas one at TDL also, but thought it felt flat. I actually did it with Superdry when I first met him and we both agreed it was just okay. But DL's is very good!
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Oh and SMCD, no problem about my top 10 list of Hong Kong . Seriously, you will have a great time! My advice again, do the park, take the entire day if you need to (you won't, but whatever you can do) and honestly, save the rest for Hong Kong!! That list (assuming you did it all) is really a 5 day plan assuming you take your time to explore the islands, but you take away the islands, that is about 3-4 days worth of stuff assuming you don't rush it through. My point is Hong Kong can easily take just a few days to see it, but like anything, you take your time, it can so much longer and you can really appreciate it. Just don't rush through the city and squeeze it all in just for the sake of the park. If anything, do the opposite .
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You will eat up your words in regards to IASW when you start bringing your own kids into the parks someday.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<I did the Xmas one at TDL also, but thought it felt flat. I actually did it with Superdry when I first met him and we both agreed it was just okay. But DL's is very good!>> If Tokyo Disneyland's overlay is more or less the same as the one at Disneyland, why was it not as good? I've only been on Disneyland's version, but Tokyo Disneyland's looks almost the same to me.
Originally Posted By SMCD >>My point is Hong Kong can easily take just a few days to see it, but like anything, you take your time, it can so much longer and you can really appreciate it. Just don't rush through the city and squeeze it all in just for the sake of the park. If anything, do the opposite .<< Yep, we have planned 8 days in the city, and 2 in the resort (which includes chilling at the Hollywood Hotel).
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "If Tokyo Disneyland's overlay is more or less the same as the one at Disneyland, why was it not as good? I've only been on Disneyland's version, but Tokyo Disneyland's looks almost the same to me." That's what I thought. It could be that it's because TDL's is more like WDW, where the sets are further away, and there's that big indoor loading area. Maybe it felt less "intimate" to them? I don't know, but from what I've seen I thought they had the same set decoration and effects too.
Originally Posted By SMCD If anyone’s interested, I have posted some pictures from my trip to TDR. Unfortunately many are angled the wrong way, so you will have to turn your head or whatever: <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=1n0uiypz.5rqlngxz&Uy=j6mxcx&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp" target="_blank">http://www.kodakgallery.com/Sh areLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=1n0uiypz.5rqlngxz&Uy=j6mxcx&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp</a>%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0
Originally Posted By Mr X >>Yep, we have planned 8 days in the city, and 2 in the resort (which includes chilling at the Hollywood Hotel).<< I'm jealous! Definitely sounds like a great amount of time to really see and do everything on WorldDisney's list and then some. Also, you certainly can afford to spend a half or even whole day in Macau hitting the tables if you wish (I'd recommend it just for that neat speedboat ride...if you don't mind spending a little extra it's well worth it!). Have a great time!
