Originally Posted By Mr X **Why do so many disney fans have emotional problems?** Having the desire to disconnect from reality (in some cases, VERY often) might be a start.
Originally Posted By gaston lives Haven't read teh entire thread...but what if somebody drops something outside of the buggy...woudl that stop the ride, too?
Originally Posted By Mr X Probably should, I'd say. THAT would be a case where I could imagine a kid jumping out to chase their balloon or doll or whatever. (when my dad taught me to drive, he told me that when you see a bouncing ball roll out into the street STOP THE CAR...good advice right there!)
Originally Posted By nbodyhome **Why do so many disney fans have emotional problems?** The first step is in admitting it.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome **Why do so many disney fans have emotional problems?** The first step is in admitting it.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 <<With all due respect, there's no comparison. Disneyland's POTC is so superior to WDW's it's not even funny.>> I am usually on team WDW for many reasons, but for this in particular, I completely agree with you. I went to DLR last summer and thought the pirates there was much better. I think it is the longer intro to the attraction that I like.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Why do so many disney fans have emotional problems?<< May I remind you that the same emotional problems you and I share in regards to Disney have gotten you kicked out of many fansites before? Something that has not happened to me yet and you know why? Because unlike you, I give BACK to the community in many ways thru freelancing, photography and sharing my expertise, tips and what have you. Frankly, you don't reach my heels in regards to that, no matter how eloquently composed your trip reports, put downs and posts might be.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ...And, if that^^ means having emotional problems, then I am quite proud to be emotionally sick.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome ^^ TDL - he wasn't talking about you, he was taking the first step in his own recovery. Seriously, I LOVE your photos (TDL), and the comparisons between all the parks. It seems you spend most of your time at each park trying to get photos, info for everyone else (instead of just enjoying). Thank you! Not that we all aren't a bit addicted, but better Disney than some things.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Denise, you will be surprised to know I have decided to stop posting long pictorials and such. For several reasons and especially now that Epson is closing the photo site and for the fact that I am taking too much time out of my enjoyment of the parks, instead spending it for the benefit of the boards, where most of the hard work I put goes unappreciated or simply not well recieved by some (for whatever emotional problems they may suffer from). Besides, there are others online who are dedicated to doing just that thru their personal sites. I think it's best to let the "professionals" do their job reporting, even though some of the stuff they report on lacks the necesary knowledge and first hand experience that park aficionados like you and me can bring into these reports.
Originally Posted By jonvn "Having the desire to disconnect from reality (in some cases, VERY often) might be a start." I don't know, I just like going to a theme park. I think there is a different sort of fan out there, though, who is like you say, and they really do have a hard time with things and use disney as some sort of bizarre escape. But in the end, it's a theme park. So we get these nuts. Lots of them.
Originally Posted By jonvn A lot of people, probalby most like the DL version of Pirates better. The ride itself is longer, but the overall experience, I think, at WDW is better to its surroundings.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: There's no doubt that the queue for Walt Disney World's Pirates is more interesting than the California version. My sisters and I were just imagining all the possibilities for a fun 'play time' in there the last time we were there. Of course we prefer the Disneyland version for its two drops and longer cave sequences. But, yes, the queue in Florida is a marvelous adventure, too!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >> Denise, you will be surprised to know I have decided to stop posting long pictorials and such << TDL - I'm really disappointed! I hope you'll continue to post the photos elsewhere (even if it isn't 150, but 10 or 15 each time). I totally understand as far as enjoyment of the parks. At some point, it becomes more of a job. I am spending more time with friends also this year, trying to enjoy the parks and not JUST taking photos. You do such a great job (there is the j word again!) with photos/writing, I didn't realize Epson was closing. I do believe a lot of people appreciated your hard work, though! I am certainly not a "professional", any more than you are.
Originally Posted By jonvn "But, yes, the queue in Florida is a marvelous adventure, too!" It really is. The way people talk around here, you'd think it was terrible or something. It's almost the exact same thing. The cave sequences are nothing spectacular in DL in the first place, and there are cave sequences in the one in Florida, too, although shortened.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I think DL's is much better overall (yes, we have a better queue, though).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>"But, yes, the queue in Florida is a marvelous adventure, too!" It really is.<< Oh yes! Especially on very crowded days when the queue (which is as expansive as a 10 feet across in some areas, become a madhouse from hell as people push forward and cut in front of others in the chaos of it all... For that alone and the fact that DL's queue is tigher and more "single line" format, the DL queue will be much more better in my honest opinion.. but hey! I am a deranged fan with issues and know nothing about Disney or how they operate their 5 resorts worldwide. <---rolls eyes
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 <<Why do so many disney fans have emotional problems?>> Its not emotional problems, its simply being in love with something. The same thing that drives us fans to talk on these forums, go to the parks all the time, buy the dvd's and merchandise, and wear mouse-ears is just like being a major sports fan or star wars fan.
