Originally Posted By ThreeCircles I would be quite surprised to discover that "half the people who have been to Animal Kingdom" find it boring. I applaud Disney for doing something a little bit different with their fourth park. The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney/MGM all deal with the same attraction-style rides whose premise is to submerse the guest into a fantasy or thrill-inducing experience. The animal encounters at Animal Kingdom aim to embrace the natural world (or as close to it as one can get in central Florida) and teach the guest a little about who we share our world with. In my opinion, I think that people who fail to enjoy these experiences (not that one should be required to do so) view the world as a "human-habitat." It is a simple fact that humans have drastically changed the world environment and have wreaked havoc on ecosystems around the globe. I think the Animal Kingdom (and especially the animal encounters) attempt to move individuals away from this human-centered view of the world and demonstrate the fact that we play a small part in this "circle of life." In another thread someone asked what the most "fun" attractions were at each park. In the Magic Kingdom I love Splash Mountain, Test Track wins at Epcot, Tower of Terror takes first at Disney/MGM. When it comes to the Animal Kingdom, Kilimanjaro Safari wins hands-down. Something about seeing a three-ton elephant knock over a tree or a cheetah that could outrun a car is awe-inspiring. Please don't misunderstand me, I am not saying that every individual should enjoy the animal encounters, I just believe that Disney did a wonderful job in giving Walt Disney World something other than another standard theme park.
Originally Posted By BuzzLightyear84 I guess Animal Kingdom has sort of an aquired taste. Personall, I love the park the way it is and don't find the animal exhibits boring at all. (Of course, this is coming from sombody who has gone to Busch Gardens Tampa didn't ride a single roller coaster because he spent all of his times at the animal exhibits.) I feel that the exhibits are just as much of a magical expirience as just about any other attraction of property, just a different kind of magic. However, most people (especialy the avarage brand of Disney guests) don't slow down enough to appriciate them for what they are. I know the enhibits are not for everyone, but I would like to see Disney continue to do what they set out to do when the built the Animal Kingdom: give an oppertunity for guests to experience BOTH thrilling attractions AND amazing encounters with live animals.
Originally Posted By ComicRider >>I would be quite surprised to discover that "half the people who have been to Animal Kingdom" find it boring.<< I never said that they did. What I said is that many of the guests who visit animal Kingdom could care less about the animal exhibits. Animal Kingdom is a fantastic park and I feel that most people who go enjoy it immensely. They however like the rides and atmosphere more than the rides.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thinks the animal exhibits are kind of dull! ;-)> uh .... on my way to Florida to give YOU a good spanking : ) Animal Kingdom is a masterpiece no matter WHAT TDLFAN says
Originally Posted By Felix The Cat Santa Monica, I can find anything about the Hurrican Ride on Mouse Planet!! PLEASE POST A LINK!
Originally Posted By plpeters70 "uh .... on my way to Florida to give YOU a good spanking : )" (Eyebrow raised) Intresting, I didn't know you were into that kind of stuff dennis, but I'm always game for something new... ;-)
Originally Posted By plpeters70 Here you go Mr. Cat, a link to the Mouseplanet article about StormRider: http://www.mouseplanet.com/tokyo/tdstour/tdsridesstorm01.htm
Originally Posted By Felix The Cat no plpeters70, I am not talkin' bout Stormride! I'm talkin' bout the new Hurrican Simulator Attraction they are planning!
Originally Posted By aquamoptop I have to agree....I too think that AK is a masterpiece. Just as with any new park it has not yet met its full potential. Every park has that issue when it first opens. But visually AK is soooo beautiful, the entertainment there is top notch, and so far the attractions there are at least worth the time to see. IMO!!!
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Has anyone been to see the Imax rides at Ceasars Palace and The Luxor in Las Vegas? They really are pretty incredible, and would be terrific additions. I think Canada can keep the Circle-Vision going, maybe with a new release. Put Soaring Over into a country without an attraction, like Italy. I'd love to fly over the Italian Alps!
Originally Posted By Felix The Cat I wen't on the Atlantis Ride At Casears Palace!! the Queue looked nice but the ride experiance was tacky!! they had a bunch of Teenage boys opperating the thing and all they did was yell at each other and fool around! Someone threw up on the ride and they had to stop it!! They kept mentioning that it was a "ride" or a "movie" and that "in a minute ladys and gentlemen, we'll start the move for you, just put on your 3D visors and be patient"!!! It spoild the illusion of being in a real race!! It had the intentions of being a real adventure but was spoild by all the fakeness!! i was dissapointed!! It was a good thing I got a disscount because it wasn't worth full price!
Originally Posted By TimC I would really like to see an imax type ride. I think they would be amazing. And dont expect service in Vegas, it just doesnt happen.
Originally Posted By erider I didn't like the ride at Ceasars at all! The movie was fairly blurry and the motion was not convincing at all. I liked Star Trek a lot better. And SJHYM, I'll be back in Orlando for 3 weeks at the end of October. First I have to visit the amazing Tokyo Disney Resort in July!!
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA While I'm sure the quality is a bit better, this 'Stormrider' sounds very much like the 'Wild Arctic' ride at Sea World San Diego. We were there last summer, and it seemed pretty impressive. At Sea World, you board a helicoptor [simulator] and zip around the Arctic -- then something suddenly goes wrong and you almost crash etc... I seem to remember diving underwater too... The queue area was extremely well done -- winding through an Artic dig site -- with actual ice and so forth. Anyone else make a better comparison?
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn I must have gotten the good-service day in Vegas. The Star Trek thingy at the Las Vegas Hilton was cool too.
Originally Posted By Disneybrad "The queue area was extremely well done -- winding through an Artic dig site -- with actual ice and so forth." In Orlando the queue is just standard switchbacks.
Originally Posted By Mr X Hey erider, where are ya staying? Are you bringing the Witches with you? Let us know over on the Tokyo section. And Jim, Stormrider (to me anyway) is really more like star tours (but with more special effects) than wild arctic (which was a cool ride, I liked it). Although the going underwater thing WAS pretty similar, everything going up to that point was more about speed and sfx like star tours than wild arctic's scenery scenes. Also, Stormrider is the only simulator that doesn't make me sick besides Star Tours. Maybe cause they are more about forward motion or whatever, but I can ride both of them multiple times and feel great. Body Wars, Back to the Future, and Wild Arctic? *turns green at the thought of those rides*
Originally Posted By Felix The Cat Well Jim, Storider can also carry more than 200 people at a time, and is much smoother than Star Tours! It is also full of wild physical effects! You can see the vehichle passing by trees, clouds, and ocean through the portholes which are on the sides of the vehichle! (talk About Details!) Plus, a fuse device crashes thorough the celling in a lound bang! Then the wind starts to blow inside the cabin and rain flys in! then the celling panels rip off and dangle!! It is sooo impressive!
Originally Posted By Felix The Cat Hello? anyone out there? POST SOMETHING! Have got to keep this topic going!
