Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I think the research (done by Disney of course) is that 9 attractions is the threshold were the average guest feels that they got value for the admission paid. Anything above that is icing on the cake. <<< I... guess? I certainly don't feel that way. But then again, look where I'm posting. >>Ouch. Sorry for the typos.<<< No prob, I have my fair share... >>Now let's be honest, a Disney park goer may only hit more around 9 rides in a day, but the reality is that they're probably bypassing plenty of attractions that they simply have little or no interest in. For example, there's an article the OC Register about the massive crowds at DLR this week that has led to the closure of both DL and DCA today. The accompanying video shows DL bursting with people, but guess what? It also shows the Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through, Lincoln, the Main Street Cinema, and Captain Eo as walk ons. More important than the number of attractions in a park is amount of things a guest is able to accomplish from the list of things that they wanted to do.<<< Good point... However, this just makes me think that Disney should build more E Tics. ;-) Have more headliners that people want to hit.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance The problem with attractions like Lincoln and Captain EO is that once you've seen them once, it's probably going to be years before you want to see them again. Been there done that attractions, as I like to call them. The more of those a park has, the more crowded everything is going to be. I say rip em out and put in something good! They could put Lincoln somewhere else, for historical value, maybe in a hotel, as an added bonus there, but it's not really Disneyland material.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>The problem with attractions like Lincoln and Captain EO is that once you've seen them once, it's probably going to be years before you want to see them again<<< Not for this EPCOT Center Fan/History Major.... LOL. Those would probably be among my favorite attractions there. Loved EO when I saw him in EPCOT again, last week. Gooooooood memories of 1993.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Of the trip...and seeing EO for the first time. Vivid memories of being awestruck with the 3D effects as a kid.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I figured, I was just kidding ;p But, at some point you won't enjoy seeing EO for the millionth time, right?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ LOL, I know. I... guess? I honestly don't think I'd see it THAT often. But if I'm back in EPCOT in 6 months (my usual increment for trips) I'd see EO again. I see most of the same things again after 6 months. Of course... I'd like to see NEW things, too...
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Do the chairs force you to groove during Epcot's EO too, like they do at DL?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Yes, and that was hysterical. Every other beat and or light effect from EO has you lurching around. I was cracking up.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I know, I was too. After hearing so much about it here on LP, then experiencing it in person while seeing the mystified look on my husbands face, it was too much, lol.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Exactly. My Mom jumps a half a mile out of her seat, Dad looks around wildly, and we all are LURCHING along to the music. LOL. WDI has to have done that on purpose.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>But, at some point you won't enjoy seeing EO for the millionth time, right?<<< I'd rather see Capt Eo or Gt Moments with Mr Lincoln than ride Dumbo or Space Mountain. To me Gt Moments is far more Disneyland then any of the mountain range. Disney used to be about edutainment, and most people don't seem to care anymore. Yet in Europa Park, they just opened a new exibit on alternative energy and I cannot wait to see it next year.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***I'd rather see Capt Eo..than ride..Space Mountain*** Oh, man...Eo was fun for nostalgia when we went last week (and yeah, the chairs in Tokyo groove too, made me nauseous!), but it doesn't compare to Space Mountain and really never did. And what's "edutaining" about that anyway? Personally, I was cool with in in Epcot as part of the IMAGINATION pavilion, but never cared for it, or Star Tours, or Buzz or Stitch or Honey I Shrunk in TOMORROWLAND. Blech. Space Mountain is actually ABOUT the world of tomorrow, at least, and not some sci-fi garbage or a force fed product placement!
Originally Posted By Mr X I've never seen Great Moments with dead Presidents (in any park) so I can't really comment on that.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>I'd rather see Capt Eo or Gt Moments with Mr Lincoln than ride Dumbo or Space Mountain.<< Seconded. Especially on Space Mountain. Rode on my past trip for the first time in 5 years... ...just as bad as I remembered it, and that's post refurb. Still painful, effect-less, and now there is music blaring in your ear. Woo. Call me when it's a actual ride in the 21st century, WDW.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Good point... However, this just makes me think that Disney should build more E Tics. ;-) Have more headliners that people want to hit." Hey, more E tickets are always welcome as far as I'm concerned!
