Which mountain ride do you like??

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What's your favorite mountain ride at Disneyland?

Matterhorn Bobsleds
13
18%
Big Thunder Mountain
10
14%
Splash Mountain
23
32%
Space Mountain
23
32%
Grizzly River Run
2
3%
 
Total votes: 71

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Post by danimal3114u » Jun Mon 23, 2008 2:10 pm

DisneyChris wrote:Oh, one more thing, If we were raiting Disney World's Mountains, Splash would take number one, I am always disapointed by the California version because Florida's is far superior.
Wow, this is the first time I have ever heard anyone make this argument actually. most people like the finale in DLR much better than WDW. Why do you prefer WDW?

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Post by *tink* » Jun Sat 28, 2008 8:01 pm

Splash Mountain for sure. Its so much better at night when you can pretty much just walk on when fantasmic is going on.

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Post by Figment of Imagination » Jun Sun 29, 2008 2:57 am

Matterhorn Bobsleds because its the first one of this theme.

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Post by DisneyChris » Jul Sat 05, 2008 11:11 pm

I prefer Disney World's Splash beacuse I feel it is better planned out in several ways. The story line is more cohesive, the animatronics are not just stuck there because they had to come up from a spot for this one, or for that one, but because they designed each character specifically for its purpose. The animation seems crisper because the figures are newer, the waterways are better planned and you cannot see metal tubes guiding the boats, there is less visable distractions in the ceiling, the lighting is better hiden, and the decor is slightly better, newer, and more colorful. The final scenes are very similar, too similar to say Disneyland is superior because it has a slight edge in this room only, which I even think is debateable. Thats just how I see it. My opinion only. No offence to anyone who may disagree.

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Post by HakuOni » Jul Sun 06, 2008 10:17 pm

i voted for splash mountain because it has given me a lot of fond memories of the past. I love you splash mountain!
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Post by JWG » Jul Mon 07, 2008 9:19 am

As a coaster and thrill ride (but NO spinning!) enthusiast I had to pick Space Mountain. If we were at WDW I'd of said Splash though.
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Post by danimal3114u » Jul Mon 07, 2008 11:08 am

DisneyChris wrote:I prefer Disney World's Splash beacuse I feel it is better planned out in several ways. The story line is more cohesive, the animatronics are not just stuck there because they had to come up from a spot for this one, or for that one, but because they designed each character specifically for its purpose. The animation seems crisper because the figures are newer, the waterways are better planned and you cannot see metal tubes guiding the boats, there is less visable distractions in the ceiling, the lighting is better hiden, and the decor is slightly better, newer, and more colorful. The final scenes are very similar, too similar to say Disneyland is superior because it has a slight edge in this room only, which I even think is debateable. Thats just how I see it. My opinion only. No offence to anyone who may disagree.
Thanks for the explanation Chris!

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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by proudcanuck » Apr Fri 29, 2011 2:19 pm

Darn, this is a really tough one because they are all amazing in my opinion. I will have to choose Thunder Mountain as it is great during the day, but even better at night.

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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by northernmousefan2007 » Apr Fri 29, 2011 2:23 pm

It's a tough choice between splash and thunder. I love them both so much.

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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by Amy » Apr Fri 29, 2011 2:48 pm

Hmmm, I would have the give the edge to Splash. I truly enjoy both attractions, but the ending scene, plus the middle with the lillypads and all, help make Splash a little something more splashtacular ;)

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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by NaCler » Apr Fri 29, 2011 3:00 pm

Splash Mountain during the day and at night if it is NOT raining.

Thunder Mountain gets the edge at night if it's raining.

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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by momeja » Apr Sat 30, 2011 2:31 pm

Splash at WDW but Space at DL.

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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by Sparten » May Mon 02, 2011 12:45 am

With me it depends on what mood I'm really in. So I asked myself what ride would I ride for 1 year straight? so I answered Splash. A close 2nd is BTMRR becausue the last time I went to Disney (Last summer) On the second hill as your sloped upward the fireworks were blazing! It looked like it could have been in a Disney Land commercial!
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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by MmeLeota » May Wed 11, 2011 7:37 pm

I picked BTM because I have long loved this ride (it was the first "coaster" I actually liked) and though it's great during the day, it's even better at night! Especially if you catch it during Fantasmic!
Space and Matterhorn would be tied for second. I don't care to ride Matterhorn often though...too rough for me, but great views!

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Re: Which mountain ride do you like??

Post by bravetaylor » May Fri 13, 2011 4:47 pm

Having gone to WDW so much more than DL I've naturally ridden Splash, Space, and BTMRR so much more than Matterhorn. I guess that's why I pick Matterhorn. I remember as a kid seeing the Matterhorn on television and wishing one day I'd get to ride it. I waited more than three decades to see that mountain. Being that it's the only one it's so special. If I could transport right now and be on one of them it's going to be Matterhorn, after sundown.

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