Originally Posted By Labuda "1: It's a Small World as this was my very first ride that I have ever gone on" Neato, coach! IASW @ WDW was my first ride there, too! And, when I was at DL last July, my arrival day was my 18th anniversary of my first Disney trip (the one where I made IaSW my first-ever ride), and I rode the IaSW out there at DL first on that trip.
Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, CRUD! I( goofed! Looks like I need to redo my list, as I just realized this is supposed to be WDW-specific. Look for some changes coming right up! ARGH! I'll just blame the meds - though the vicodin isn't as loopy as I recall it being previously. heh
Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, WDW-ONLY: 1. Splash Mountain - see previous post 2. ToT - see previous post 3. TTA - see above (like IaSW, I rode TTA first back on July 15, 1987, though it was WEDWay still at that time) 4. Mission: Space - I'm a thrill junkie, what can I say? 5. Kilimanjaro Safaris - love it, love it, love the animals! Could do without the storyline, BUT I do realize this is Disney, so there MUST be a storyline.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl 1. Big Thunder Mountain - This one always makes me smile 2.Peter Pan's flight - Love going to Neverland 3.Wedway People Mover (aka TTA) Great way to relax and see what is going on in the park. Love this ride at night! 4.Splash Mountain - Nothing like dropping 5 stories into a briar patch. 5.Original Journey into your imagination - not so high on the new version. Favorite Character - Sleeping Beauty
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Hmm tough call! 1. Rockin Roller Coaster...its all about that launch and Aerosmith! Yea Baby! 2. Expedition Everest...LOVE IT! 3. Dinosaur...still get a thrill everytime! 4. Space Mountain 5. Splash Mountain I love the thrill rides but dont get me wrong, POTC, IASW and Haunted Mansion are up there too, I love all types of rides, but I guess these were just my faves Favorite character....has always been GOOFY!!!
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 <<Neato, coach! IASW @ WDW was my first ride there, too! And, when I was at DL last July, my arrival day was my 18th anniversary of my first Disney trip (the one where I made IaSW my first-ever ride), and I rode the IaSW out there at DL first on that trip. >> Labuda - That was so nice that it was the anniversary of your first trip. I love how things fall into place like that. This year I am going to make IASW my parents first as well. I can't wait for them to experience the world for the first time. I get tears in my eyes just thinking about it. December can't come fast enough.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk <Could someone PLEASE tell me where the Matterhorn and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride are located in the Magic Kingdom? I've looked all over for them and can't seem to find them.> See, DL is better than WDW!
Originally Posted By brotherdave 1) Haunted Mansion - One of the two best atmospheric rides at WDW!!! 2) Pirates of the Caribbean - Even this "Crib Notes" version is better than none! Also, best queue line in the MK! 3) Tower of Terror - The OTHER best atmospheric ride at WDW! Great effects and drop sequence. I just wish the dark ride portion were longer... 4) Splash Mountain - One of the best flume rides anywhere, but, as you know, it is MUCH more than a flume. (Third best atmospheric ride, imho!!) 5) Space Mountain - The original, and still the best of the indoor coasters out there. Not too scary for those that don't like coasters, but, still fun for those that do! Favorite character - Captain Jack Sparrow
Originally Posted By Labuda "<Could someone PLEASE tell me where the Matterhorn and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride are located in the Magic Kingdom? I've looked all over for them and can't seem to find them.> See, DL is better than WDW!" No, it's not. BUt DL is better than the MK. BIG, big difference between DL & WDW - and while DL is great, WDW as a whole is better.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I know many people short change the Magic Kingdom when comparing it to Disneyland. But, MK is still a fabulous place to visit. Bigger castle, larger and more elaborate Splash Mountain and Jungle Cruise, broader pathways (except Fantasyland, thoug vbdad's "favorite" playful spot helped open it up a little), a fairly complete Tomorrowland with operating Peoplemover,etc. Yes, I know that 3 out of 4 of the other MK parks "blow it away" in comparison, but, it's still a beautiful park which I'm sure that one day will rival the other Magic Kingdom parks in quality once a new E-ticket or two are built (I still have hope for the old 20K site!). I also love it's "isolated" location across the Seven Seas Lagoon from it's parking lot. To me, the Magic Kingdom still has that Disney magic!
Originally Posted By Labuda No arguments here, brotherdave, but I prefer DL to MK. Why? Walt built it, I prefer Fantasyland there, Toontown is far superior to Mickey's Toontown fair, and they have Club 33, plus PoTC is better, and they get HMH. Don't get me wrong, I greatly enoy the MK, but overall, I personally prefer DL to the MK.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m Number one reason I love DL more than MK is POTC. That was my favorite ride at MK, but after riding the one at DL that has changed.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL WDW only, here goes: #1 Kilamanjaro Safari. I am a total animal freak, and the Safari is nice and long. #2 Tower of Terror. What can I say, just love it from start to finish. #3 Splash Mountain. Water, AA's, long ride, drops, theming, great music....need I say more. #4 TIE: Rock-n-RollerCoaster and the late Alien Encounter. YES, it's all about the launch!! Huge thrill junkie here and in the cast of AE, love seeing people freak out!!! (although I'd have like to have seen AE be much more scary. But the first time you see and FEEL the Alien break out of the transport tube.....WOW!) #5 Space Mountain. Just for its shear size and scope. Fav Character: STITCH.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun This isn't as easy at it first appeared. ONLY 5.... hmmmm......... 1. Splash Mountain 2. POTC - hope Ilike the new as well as the old 3. Soarin 4. TOT - thanks to my 6 year old who talked me into trying it 5. Dinosaur As for favorite character - i love them all!! But since my boys love Stitch and the incredibles, they are my current favorites. It's awesome how the boys' eyes light up when they see their favs. That is what going to WDW is all about as a parent.
Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal My top 5..... 1. Tower of Terror 2.Rock'n'Rollercoaster 3.Stitch's Great Escape (loved it) 4. Soarin' 5. Mission:Space
Originally Posted By MmmOranges My top 5, in no particular order..... 1. The Haunted Mansion, because of the obvious genious of it all. 2. Spaceship Earth, because of its music and Jeremy Irons. 3. The American Adventure, because of its ability to make me cry EVERY TIME. 4. Pirates of the Caribbean, because of it's artistic components. 5. The Great Movie Ride, because I've always loved this one. And my favorite character would have to be Buzz Lightyear, because he's so darn cute. *Kristen*
Originally Posted By elene DL is my home park so I'd have to pick 5 rides we don't have: 1. Rock n Roller Coaster 2. Test Track 3. Country Bear Jamboree 4. Carousel of Progress 5. Formerly Peoplemover (Transit Authority?) Favorite Character PLUTO!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<3.Stitch's Great Escape (loved it)>> That is the first time I've heard that someone loved Stitch. Would you care to share what you enjoyed about it? I'm curious and will not be critical of anything you say.
Originally Posted By trailsend WDW (my home away from home) . . . l. Peter Pan's Flight 2. The Great Movie Ride 3. Tower of Terror 4. Tomorrowland Transit Authority 5. Rock'n'Roller Coaster
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy In no real particular order... 1. Test Track 2. Big Thunder Mountain 3. Muppets 3D...does this count as a ride? If not I change it to Splash Mountain. 4. Soarin 5. Kiliminjaro Safari
