What is your favorite existing Walt Disney World Attraction?

jrcohen · Post by **jrcohen** » May Mon 02, 2005 3:14 pm

Siriuslydead wrote: I appreciate that ride so much and is one of the biggest highlights of the Magic Kingdom, or should I say the whole trip.

Definatly one of the biggest highlights of all the parks, couldn't agree more.

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Mon 02, 2005 3:21 pm

jrcohen wrote:Definatly one of the biggest highlights of all the parks, couldn't agree more.

Oh it most definitely is one of the biggest highlights of all the parks. I would go crazy without it. On my last trip this past November, we went on it once on our first day at the MK. But towards the end of the trip when we have free days, me and my best friend went on it six times in a row, and we didn't get sick of it in any way. We had to get off to go back to our resort, though. I love that ride to death.

jrcohen · Post by **jrcohen** » May Mon 02, 2005 3:43 pm

Siriuslydead wrote:
jrcohen wrote:Definatly one of the biggest highlights of all the parks, couldn't agree more.
But towards the end of the trip when we have free days, me and my best friend went on it six times in a row, and we didn't get sick of it in any way. We had to get off to go back to our resort, though. I love that ride to death.

Last time I was in the Magic Kingdom, was Christmas day '99. My now wife and I of course ran to it and rode it twice first thing in the morning before the line got long. Then after the main street electrical parade, the park was still open for an hour, but I guess most people didnt realize that. We ran back to Space Mountain, and must of rode it 10 times straight before they kicked us out. It was great!!!!

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Mon 02, 2005 3:49 pm

jrcohen wrote:Last time I was in the Magic Kingdom, was Christmas day '99. My now wife and I of course ran to it and rode it twice first thing in the morning before the line got long. Then after the main street electrical parade, the park was still open for an hour, but I guess most people didnt realize that. We ran back to Space Mountain, and must of rode it 10 times straight before they kicked us out. It was great!!!!

That's awesome! So right when you got off, you went right back on again? That's a great idea, do it during/after the parade. Great time for rides, especially the bigger attractions. Haha, what me and my best friend did to go on Space Mountain over and over again was we would get a FastPass for Space Mountain, and then get in line. Luckily, the lines weren't long, so we got on within 10 minutes. After we got off, it still wasn't time for our FastPass, so we got on line again. Waited another 10 minutes, and then get on the ride. After that, our FastPass was ready. Before we got on, we got another FastPass for Space Mountain. Then we went through the FastPass line and got on the ride automatically. It was a great plan, and I'd recommend doing it if you love Space Mountain as much as I do. The plan worked and we had a plast. We did the same thing for Test Track, also.

jrcohen · Post by **jrcohen** » May Mon 02, 2005 4:27 pm

yeah, I think after the parade's the absolute best time to hit up your favorite ride a few more times. The people who work at the parks are always so great they're going to most likely let you get your fix before they absolutely need to push you out. And since it was christmas day, which also happens to be my wife's birthday we were able to milk a bit more time out of it.

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Mon 02, 2005 4:57 pm

That must have been a great present for your wife. There's nothing else I'd rather do on my birthday than spend it at Walt Disney World. I agree. The CM's are usually very nice and kind and will let you on the major attractions until the very end of the night.

jkm8113 · Post by **jkm8113** » May Tue 03, 2005 2:09 pm

since I am not a thrill ride/coater rider, Philharmagic is my most favorite. I love that Disney has things for non-ride people, unlike IOA, imho.

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Tue 03, 2005 2:15 pm

jkm8113 wrote:since I am not a thrill ride/coater rider, Philharmagic is my most favorite. I love that Disney has things for non-ride people, unlike IOA, imho.

I agree. Millions of people visit WDW each year, and every single person who goes there isn't able to go on every single ride. There are the handicapped who are physcially not able to go on some rides, and then there are those who just don't want to. That's why WDW is so great, it appeals to all kinds of people no matter their age, size, or any other standards. Philharmagic is very touching, also. I almost started to cry when I watched it on my last trip this past November.

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Tue 03, 2005 2:25 pm

jkm8113 wrote:since I am not a thrill ride/coater rider, Philharmagic is my most favorite. I love that Disney has things for non-ride people, unlike IOA, imho.

That's great, jkm8113! I love that there's more to love about the Disney parks than the thrill rides. And that's all keeping with Walt's original idea of a place where families could have fun together. As you may have heard, Walt was very wary about adding the Matterhorn at first, because it was a thrill ride and not everyone could participate (luckily, he was won over by the idea of having the country's first steel roller coaster and being able to theme it in such a unique way). Though I adore the thrill rides, I think it's wonderful that the Disney Parks haven't turned into "Six Flags'."

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » May Tue 03, 2005 2:37 pm

kgmadorin wrote:Though I adore the thrill rides, I think it's wonderful that the Disney Parks haven't turned into "Six Flags'."

Thank God!

I'm a huge fan of thrill rides, but there's more to it than just thrills at Disney.

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Tue 03, 2005 2:37 pm

I totally agree with kgmadorin. You're right, it was Walt's idea and dream to create a place where families could have fun together. I adore thrill rides too, and am also thankful that the Disney parks haven't turned into Six Flags, because that would ruin the whole Disney theme and spirit, don't you agree? I enjoy riding the Carousel of Progress. But it really upsets me that they want to get rid of it at WDW. The Carousel of Progress was Walt's orginial idea. He fought to have it made, and then it went to the World Fair in NYC. I think tearing down the CoP would be an insult to Walt.

rcpratt3 · Post by **rcpratt3** » May Mon 09, 2005 9:14 am

Slash Mountain! This ride is so cheerful & happy. It can make the grumpiest person smile!

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Mon 09, 2005 9:21 am

rcpratt3 wrote:Slash Mountain! This ride is so cheerful & happy. It can make the grumpiest person smile!

"Slash Mountain?" Doesn't sound so cheerful and happy to me!

lovesdisney44 · Post by **lovesdisney44** » May Mon 09, 2005 11:51 am

[quote="kgmadorin"][quote="rcpratt3"]Slash Mountain! This ride is so cheerful & happy. It can make the grumpiest person smile![/quote]

"Slash Mountain?" Doesn't sound so cheerful and happy to me!

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Hey "kgmadorin" how'd your wife's ultrasound go the other week?

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Mon 09, 2005 12:14 pm

lovesdisney44 wrote: Hey "kgmadorin" how'd your wife's ultrasound go the other week?

Fantastic! Thanks for asking! Both she and the baby are in perfect health and are right on schedule. Though she's due on November 15, if the big day can hold off until November 18, the baby will share a birthday with a very special celebrity. (Anyone know who?)