Originally Posted By fkurucz <<I'm not bashing DCA, I am only bashing part of it.>> I understand. Other than Screamin' there is little that attracts me to Paradise Pier.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<I'm pleased to state that I've been called an idiot by far brighter people than you!! >> And no doubt you've been thrown out of better themeparks than DCA! x 2
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<Once again, I agree with cstephens. Knott's has become very sad over the years.>> Six Flags over Buena Park?
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Maybe you weren't around for that, or maybe you don't remember. I certainly do. That's why I rarely discuss anything DCA any more because you still get attacked for expressing anything but venom for it. And these same people continue to visit DCA, which baffles me to no end. Why would you continue to visit something you hate? Whatever." -I consider myself in the middle. I like DCA alot. I go there when I go to Disneyland most every single time. But I like look at improvements and single out certain flaws that I would like to see changes, like im arm-chair imagineering re-do's. I thin DCA has many good marks. I point them out too. But this thread is not so much about them.
Originally Posted By GhostHost2 I go to DCA because I like certain attractions there: Tower of Terror Soarin' Over California Aladdin Muppet Vision 3D It's tough to be a bug Grizzly River Run (though it could be much better) And I still do Screamin' when I visit the park, becasue while I don't love it, it is still enjoyable, but if it gets taken down, I won't cry.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I think most people certainly can say they like particular attractions and go because of them. I haven't anyone say the ENTIRE park is a dud, every single ride, show and land is a waste of money, at lest from most. But yeah, its been said lol, DCA just manages to hold your attention just a few hours while DL can hold it for DAYS!! I can spend 2-3 days in DL and never get bored (okay, maybe now lol, but not as a kid ). DCA seems to be a holdover to walk around, ride the few attractions you like and go to the other side. I would LOVE if there was a NOS or some type where I don't have to ride a single thing, but just soak up the atmosphere for a few hours. GRR is the closes thing for me in that sense, but I'm bored after 30 minutes for some reason. Hopefully all the placemaking we KEEP hearing about will change that attitude for many, especially PP.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>><<Once again, I agree with cstephens. Knott's has become very sad over the years.>> Six Flags over Buena Park?<<< I can't get over the latest rumour, the ripping out of the awesome Mystery Lodge to put in another coaster. They are killing KBF
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>> I would LOVE if there was a NOS or some type where I don't have to ride a single thing, but just soak up the atmosphere for a few hours.<<< For us that was the winery. It was wonderful to take in Seasons of the Vine over a Zinfandel and then sip a chardonnay on the deck overlooking the bay. To me that was pure atmosphere magic.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney ^^Not a wine drinker Dave . So, what you're saying is getting a little tipsy is what you need to really enjoy area's of the park. ;D No, actually that area is nice. I remember being there with Darkbeer, SuperDry and a few others and we had dinner there and waited the parade, not too bad .
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>It was wonderful to take in Seasons of the Vine over a Zinfandel and then sip a chardonnay on the deck overlooking the bay. To me that was pure atmosphere magic.<< Second the notion that this was entirely predicated on being a wine drinker. For families there was simply nothing that could compare. Although the Redwood area came close. Especially after they added the area entertainment and some benches. But again, these were added after the fact.
Originally Posted By GhostHost2 I don't drink any alcohol(even though I am 21), so the entire wine area has no appeal to me. I love New Orleans Square, it is one of the many advantages DLR has over WDW. Of course my favorite ride is in NOS, The Haunted Mansion, and it along with another favorite (POTC) fit in this area way better than the areas they are in at WDW.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Welcome to adulthood GhostHost2. Assuming that you don't have any personal or health restrictions that prevent you from drinking, I suggest you visit the wine bar, pull up a chair, and sample a flight. DCA's Winery, for many people including myself, is one of the best experiences to be had at DLR.
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Originally Posted By jonvn "I don't drink any alcohol(even though I am 21)" Perhaps you should start.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "I sneak 40's in all the time and with the brown paper bag over it, people don't question it." You sneak 40's into DISNEYLAND? Are you kidding me? If you're going to tell us that you sneak alcholic beverages into the parks at least lie and say that you're smuggling something better than 40 ounces. But, wait, you were just joking, weren't you?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Second the notion that this was entirely predicated on being a wine drinker. For families there was simply nothing that could compare.>> I don't think I've ever seen anyone tossed out of the winery area for not drinking wine. It is also a wonderful place to sit and sip a sarsaparilla while watching the lights of Paradise Pier come on at dusk. A truly sublime experience if ever there was one.
Originally Posted By GhostHost2 Alcohol just doesn't appeal to me, just because societal norms say I should do something, doesn't mean I have to do it. Anyway, portions such as the wine area and Mission Tortilla Factory at DCA seem like an attempt to bring in a different kind of crowd then DL by itself gets. WDW has many things along those lines. Disney to me, is for people who want to escape the ordinary mundane world and go on fantastic adventures, but that is just my opinion. And getting back on topic, visiting a seaside amusemnt park is not a fantastic adventure. Being in the Mad Hatter's Tea Party is.
Originally Posted By jonvn "just because societal norms say I should do something, doesn't mean I have to do it." Alcohol in moderation, particularly red wine, is healthy for you. My suggestions: Start drinking and dating. That'd be a lot better lifestyle for you than getting bent out of shape over a small area in a theme park. Trust me on this. Go on a date.
