Originally Posted By CuriousConstance It's too hard to consider that HM creepy or even a little scary when Dumbo is flipping around in front of it.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Flying elephants would be pretty scary. You think seagulls do a number on your car?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "And they still have the ancient version of Dumbo!" I know. It's almost shocking when you see it in person. They still have the old Tomorrowland Star Jets too, complete with the big USA lettering on the side: <a href="http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/Star%20Jets%201.jpg" target="_blank">http://land.allears.net/blogs/...%201.jpg</a> Tokyo Disneyland is a nice park, but the whole park feels like its stuck in a 1970s time warp.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "It's too hard to consider that HM creepy or even a little scary when Dumbo is flipping around in front of it." Dumbo flips in Tokyo? That would make me want to ride it for the first time in decades! "Tokyo Disneyland is a nice park, but the whole park feels like its stuck in a 1970s time warp." Sounds like the perfect park for dean.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Sounds like the perfect park for dean.<< Nah, they never had any sort of PeopleMover-type attraction (unless you count their railroad, which does a lap around Westernland and part of Adventureland and only has one station)
Originally Posted By u k fan I would hope to be a first time visitor to DL myself someday. Is riding the train followed by Lincoln really the best use of my time? Wouldn't I be better of dashing to something that gets really long lines first? I may only have a few days...!!!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Is riding the train followed by Lincoln really the best use of my time? Wouldn't I be better of dashing to something that gets really long lines first?" Absolutely. Unless, that is, you plan to visit during a slow period like right after Labor Day, which I would recommend for a first trip. I do think that any Disney Park fan who has never been to Disneyland should at least visit the Lincoln pre-show at some point during their visit.
Originally Posted By hbquikcomjamesl If it has really long lines, it probably also has FastPass. In which case, you will probably have time for the train and Lincoln (possibly taking the train back to Town Square to get to Lincoln) while you're waiting.
Originally Posted By u k fan I guess that could work. I just know if I do ever make it over I'll revert to commando mode and have to see everything!!!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Yah, I'd also recommend going commando to see everything. It's nice to get sentimental about the park, but it really isn't the best way to actually get to experience it, since a Grand Circle and Lincoln would take at least an hour. There's never a wait for Lincoln (except until the next show), and the train rarely has one. Both of those attractions are best done in the middle of the afternoon, when everybody else is deeper into the park and the lines are getting long and hot. If you were at DLR for a week, then maybe it's a good way to start your visit, but if you only have a couple days I would definitely start off by grabbing some FPs and getting in line for something that will have a longer line later.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Agreed. It all depends on how much time you have. If you have a lot of time, then sure - start out that way (especially if your first day can't start in the morning, and you're getting there when everything is crowded anyway). But with limited time, you should get there early and do one of the more "standard" how-can-I-see-everything-efficiently strategies. Also, remember that not everything that gets long lines (like Peter Pan, TSMM, and Luigi's) has fastpass.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I'll just say that I loved it , I just got back so I'll give a more detailed report later.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt That's great to hear! I'm especially interested in knowing your thoughts about DCA.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I dont know about Lincoln. If you are not American you probably wont be interested in seeing it. I have seen it once and wouldnt waste my time on it, but thats just me. The Disneyland railroad on the other hand is terrific.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt It's nothing amazing, but Lincoln is a huge part of DL history, so therein lies the appeal for anyone who geeks out over that kind of stuff.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I liked how Lincoln stood up from a sitting position. But it was more comical than interesting or amazing.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Not comical. LOL! You must be a hoot during a church service. Once I was visiting my aunt's church and ended up sitting in a pew with about 8 little kids. The church had wooden floors and right during prayer service one of the kids spilled an entire bag of skittles. Naturally the explosive sound of hard candies hitting the floor while reverent prayers were being given from the pulpit sent the kids into a fit of hysterics. I did my best to contain myself but it wasn't easy!
