Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Test Track... refurbed, made worse.<< Although most people seemed to have positive things to say about the new version, I completely agree that it was a big downgrade from the original. Instead of the sparse industrial sets, we have even fewer physical sets, and more focus on TV screens and projections. The 'design your own car' feature is completely meaningless on the ride, and the design process is so quick that I couldn't even remember which car was mine. The old version definitely had some flaws, but the new version is far worse IMO
Originally Posted By dizneed Post # 75, RoadTrip, I agree with you on all points! We did the newer version of Test Track at the beginning of this month, I feel that the meaning of “Test Track” has been taken away. For myself, I did not enjoy my experience. But then again, I have seen World of Motion, the original Test Track and the new Test Track, so I have a comparison, whereas new guests would have nothing to compare it to. At least there have been some positive upgrades to the movies in France and Canada.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Thanks dizneed for your comment. It takes a LOT for me to say stuff like that. I have been called both a "Disney Apologist" and a "Defender of Mediocrity" on these boards. And I generally DO try to see the glass as half-full rather than half-empty. But Epcot, previously my favorite park, has just fallen too far.
Originally Posted By pbjshakelover Please you guys are all bumming me out 18 days before my trip...I want to be psyched! But these discussions, and the new "magic" bands, the "rapid refil" and the new pool hours, I am questioning my loyalty to my happy place. I hope we have a great trip. I wish I could meet the people running this place....nothing makes sense anymore.........
Originally Posted By Socrates pbjshakelover, just go and enjoy yourself. You'll be fine. I always read these boards before I go. But you know, after I get there, I never seem to notice all the "faults". I'm too busy having fun. Socrates "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Yes, you will certainly enjoy WDW... I always do (though this year will be my first year not visiting A Disney Park since 1994... no plans to visit next year either). Although it saddens me to see closed buildings in Epcot and the Disney Studios, and others that are greatly under-utilized, there are still things to enjoy. Except for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, I still think Tower of Terror is the best attraction in Orlando. And although I think Illuminations badly needs updating, it is still the best fireworks show I've ever seen. Even when the Disney parks are not what they could/should be, they are still pretty darned good.
Originally Posted By planodisney I think Socrates and RoadTrips posts summed it up perfectly. I don't think I have ever entered a Disney park looking for whats wrong. WDW is Disney sensory overload and it is freakin awesome!!! Ive been to WDW 4 times in the last 2 years and that takes the shine off a little. But I think that's just natural with almost anything. I cant imagine going 1 or 2 times every month. that would kill the magic for me. My wife and I are going to take about a 4 year break from the parks after our October WDW trip.
Originally Posted By dizneed <pbjshakelover> Believe me, once you walk into the parks and when all of your senses are tickled from your surroundings, you won't even be thinking of these boards! You will have a ball!!
Originally Posted By sjhym333 Besides, why would you let complete strangers bum you out about your vacation? I enjoy reading peoples opinions, but when I go to the parks I don't give them a second thought.
Originally Posted By pbjshakelover Thanks all....I appreciate your positive feedback...and yes, of course, you're right...I will have fun! Everyone is entitled to their opinions and I do tend to take things too seriously sometime.
