Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>PotC, HM, BTMRR. That's three.<< In Paris and Anaheim, because Orlando's versions do not compare to JTTCOTE's exquisite theming.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<As I said, different strokes for different folks. You think it's the greatest ride in all of Disneydom. I don't happen to agree.>> Very true. It'd be boring if everyone had the same opinions. Just out of curiosity, what do you consider the greatest Disney ride?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'd say the Paris version of PotC, assuming everything is clean and working. I like Indy at DLR a lot. It has a great mix of thrills and effects. I prefer it to TDR because I think the story is much better with Salah than the "who the heck is Paco?" felow, even if Tokyo's has better effects. I also prefer the queue, as it feels more like an archaeological dig site than a TDS' Hollywood spectacle. Lastly, I really loved the old EPCOT AA rides WoM and Horizons. They just embodied Walt's spirit of optimism for the future. I suppose I should mention the CoP and the American Adventure too while I am at it. Nothing is more Disney than AA's!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I'd say the Paris version of PotC, assuming everything is clean and working. << Well.. not everything was working when I rode DLP's POTC last tuesday. The sword fighting scene was ON! but the swinging pirate didn't swing and some other effects were inop, like the floating kitty on the box.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<I'd say the Paris version of PotC, assuming everything is clean and working>> I do love that ride, it's my favorite of the Pirate of the Caribbeans. However...I like my attractions with a bit of a thrill level while still maintaining the detailed sets, hence why Journey to the Center of the Earth is my favorite attraction.
Originally Posted By Kayoss <<It is funny how polarised people are over TDS. For me, Sinbad is the real pleasure, a wonderful AA attraction that has a wicked sense of humor and a delightful artistic style to its execution. Sadly, wasted in its location.>> I think location is very much over-emphasised in this attraction's percieved 'lack of attendance'. I mean, think about it Leemac, isn't Raging Spirits basically next door? That's the longest cue in the park... and even though the wait is because of capacity issues, it's still amazing that folks will wait 2 hours to ride a minute long coaster. Sinbad is a VERY high capacity attraction, and never needed that outdoor section of cue. I'd like to know the real numbers on this attraction, because even in dead times, I've never visited DisneySea and seen boats empty. (Walk-on, sure... but not empty... which means it's more or less hitting capacity..) And yes, Sinbad is a wonderful attraction. But as much as I liked it, I do think it needs a song (which they're adding.... I hope it's GOOD!) and that it needed a slight thrill element to make it outstanding. Right now the ride seems (when compared to other attractions at DisneySea) to be like Epcot's Living With The Land (pre-Soarin' surprise fastpass era) or Rio Del Tempo attractions . It's MUCH better then either of these attractions of course, but bare with me a sec: when you have a park like DisneySea with just overwhelming eye candy and amazing things to do and see, it makes the park's attractions with less of a gimmick seem like less of a draw, even if they're phenomanal works. For instance, even though on a visit to Epcot on vacation you're likely visit Living With The Land or Rio Del Tempo, when you compare it to Test Track or (at least in my opinion) Spaceship Earth, it just doesn't register in the same leauge. Build a park like DisneySea with so many things to do, and you have tough internal competition.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that Journey to the Center of the Earth is the best attraction at Tokyo DisneySea for the moment. We'll have to see how good their version of Tower of Terror is.
Originally Posted By Kayoss Also, by far, my favorite attraction at DisneySea is 20K. It's just a perfect dark ride done on a magnificant scale. Although I must say that, due to the design, you MUST be looking out of the FRONT window or else you miss 70% of the show. I think that this is absoutely the most underrated Disney attraction anywhere in the world. It's family friendly, interactive, themed to perfection, trancends all launguages, and endlessly re-rideable. It's a joy. I've mentioned this before, but I've been to DisneySea twice, and each time Journey has been closed! The first time it was just down randomally during the day, and I missed it each time (this was close to opening for the park) and the second time it was a scheduled closure (but was the only time I had to visit). This makes my upcoming trip (in two weeks) especially exciting because not only am I thrilled to ride the new Tower of Terror, but it will be my very first time on Journey to the Center of the Earth... so for me, it's like two new etickets!
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Although I must say that, due to the design, you MUST be looking out of the FRONT window or else you miss 70% of the show. >>> The first time I rode it, I was rather underwhelmed. But the guest-controlled spotlights that they added a couple of years ago have made it much more interesting. As you say, it's now has a high re-ride appeal. <<< This makes my upcoming trip (in two weeks) especially exciting because not only am I thrilled to ride the new Tower of Terror, but it will be my very first time on Journey to the Center of the Earth... so for me, it's like two new etickets! >>> What days are you going to be in the parks?
Originally Posted By Kayoss Just for the record, my favorite attractions at TDL (minus TOT, Raging Spirits and Journey which I have not yet experienced) are: 1. Pooh's Hunny Hunt 2. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 3. Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull 4. Castle Mystery Tour (gone *sniff* 5. Splash Mountain (WOW, what an awesome version) 6. Aquatopia 7. Space Mountain (it's the OLD Disneyland again!) 8. Mermaid Lagoon Theater (holy crap! Ursala! WOW!) 9. Stormrider (best simulator ever, period) 10. Mickey Mouse Revue (for me, an 80s Walt Disney World retro orgasm)
Originally Posted By Kayoss <<What days are you going to be in the parks?>> 9/10-9/14 (9/10 DisneySea 'starlight' pass, 9/11 DisneySea, 9/12 Disneyland 9/13 & 9/14 both parks.)
Originally Posted By Kayoss What are my odds for a madhouse on 9/12 since it's the first day of Halloween decorations? Should I switch days from 9/12 to 9/11?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Sinbad is a wonderful attraction.<< Agreed 150%. >>I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that Journey to the Center of the Earth is the best attraction at Tokyo DisneySea for the moment. We'll have to see how good their version of Tower of Terror is.<< Free falls are overrated rides. With that said, JTTCOTE continues to be TDS' best. You can not compare a silly free fall experience that lasts seconds over an immersive attraction like JTTCOTE. It's like comparing apples and oranges.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>10. Mickey Mouse Revue (for me, an 80s Walt Disney World retro orgasm)<< Actually, a 70s orgasm. >>7. Space Mountain (it's the OLD Disneyland again!)<< At least until next month.
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi Kayoss, I'll be at Disneyland on the 12th. Want to meet up? I'd like to hear your take on ToT and Journey. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>What are my odds for a madhouse on 9/12 since it's the first day of Halloween decorations? Should I switch days from 9/12 to 9/11?<< Madhouse perse...only occur for the halloween offerings and not so much for the rides. The fanatic fans are there to see the new Halloween stuff. Also... I believe the bigger madhouse will be on Sept 20th when they give away the a free Halloween present to all guests. I hope to be there in that day.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Gee... is this the same Nezumi who didn't show at TDR a couple of days ago for being "busy"?
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< I believe the bigger madhouse will be on Sept 20th when they give away the a free Halloween present to all guests. I hope to be there in that day. >>> What about the 4th? Between the special ToT present, 5th anniversary ceremony, and ToT grand opening, there's a lot going on that day.
