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  1. iamgroot61

    Swiss Family Treehouse Delete

    Well, they had the thing at Disneyland and switched to Tarzan for a while, and have now reverted. Personally, while I loved Disney's version of Tarzan, I have a deeper affection for SFR, probably because I'm a Boomer. LOL! If I had my druthers, we'd still have a 20,000 Leagues sub ride. =]
  2. iamgroot61

    So You Can't Stand The Small World Song, Eh?

    Ahh, It's a Small World. The ride evokes such love, and hate. LOL! The song, that wonderful ditty that burrows into your brain and takes over. Personally, I love the ride and have no problem with the song. I love the message and the song is the thread that connects all the nationalities of...
  3. iamgroot61

    EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined

    Nope. My first visit to WDW was in 2005. I see WoM closed in 1996.
  4. iamgroot61

    EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined

    I wouldn't be mad about Wreck it Ralph! LOL!
  5. iamgroot61

    EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined

    I agree. Pretty disappointing that they are "reaching into the past" for inspiration. Although Radiator Springs Racers at DCA is the same ride system, they hit it out of the park with the theming. It's just an amazing ride and an awesome element of Cars Land. Test Track has never impressed...
  6. iamgroot61

    What is you guys' opinion on the universal studios theme parks?

    Disney sets the standard for theme parks. In my experience, Universal is the only competitor who even comes close, but they still don't hit the mark. Their build-out of the Harry Potter areas really upped their game in my opinion. Interestingly, Disney could have had HP, but passed.
  7. iamgroot61

    Anyone prefer Magic Kingdom over Disneyland?

    It's interesting that you can assert that DL's shared rides are better without ever having visited DL. However, you are correct. That is true in every case. Big Thunder Mtn RR, Space Mtn, Astro Blasters (Buzz Lightyear at WDW) are all better. There are other examples too. Don't get me...
  8. iamgroot61

    What is the best ride you have ever been on?

    The answer to this question is not a simple one. LOL! For me, there are different elements of "best." For sheer fun and immersion, I think GOTG, Cosmic Rewind is the best. The intro, backstory, FX, ride system, everything all works so well together, and then there's the MUSIC! So yeah, I...
  9. iamgroot61

    WDW Space Mountain is better than Disneyland's. Change my mind.

    Erm, everything about the DL SM is better than WDW. Better cars (two abreast seating versus single row), soundtrack (speakers behind each rider), track (somebody said WDW track was better, I disagree), seasonal overlays make it more interesting too. Admittedly, I visited DL countless times...
  10. iamgroot61

    Biergarten show, is this lineup from day one and what’s your favorite incarnation of the show?

    I just watched this show this week. I'm local now, but previously had visited EPCOT in 2005 and 2015. Don't recall ever seeing dancers and am pretty sure I saw this same show or VERY similar. It's charming and a great way to share old-world German culture. There's a restaurant in Sanford...
  11. iamgroot61

    Disney World Has Gotten Too Expensive

    I have made this complaint before too. Pre-COVID, "Premiere" AP prices at DL/DCA were around $2400PP. Prior to that, I had been a passholder for four years, but living in Sacramento (roughly 7 hours from Anaheim), it became more and more difficult to make enough trips for the pass to pay for...
  12. iamgroot61

    Should Disney create theme park attractions based on the Simpsons when they are legally allowed to do so after the Universal deal expires?

    Without rendering any particular judgment on the Simpsons from a content perspective, I'm a hard no simply because I have already experienced the Simpsons theme park spaces at Universal. I can't even conceive of them as Disney. LOL!
  13. iamgroot61

    Once Upon a Studio short film - missing characters

    Interestingly, Baymax is in the final "photo." I thought BH6 was a Pixar film, but it's Disney Animation Studios. A little Googling and I saw that Baymax is actually a Marvel character, but Disney opted to keep him out of the MCU. This is confirmed in the Wiki...
  14. iamgroot61

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vs TRON Lightcycle / Run

    IMHO, these rides aren't even comparable. I love both, but I consider Tron a thrill ride. I love the initial acceleration at the beginning, but in terms of visuals, there isn't much. If you're a fan of the films, at least the ride makes some sense. GOTG, Cosmic Rewind is objectively just...
  15. iamgroot61

    Best ride at Magic Kingdom?

    I voted Tron, which I see is fairly low in popularity in this particular instance of voting. I chose that ride because the alternatives that I like a lot are not as good at WDW as they are at DL. BTSM and SM are both better at Disneyland. They are objectively better in that SM has better...
  16. iamgroot61

    DHS Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

    As a long-time visitor to DL and having repeatedly experienced both versions of both rides, I respectfully disagree. I think, objectively, both ride experiences were improved by the re-themes, especially if you are a fan of the films. I was very skeptical about GOTG, MBO as I felt Disney had...
  17. iamgroot61

    DHS Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I rode Screamin' for years and thought the re-theme was awesome. Gimme dat NUM-NUM Cookie at the end too! (got milk?) More or less the same with ToT to Guardians. When I heard that was taking place I was ed. I knew they were rushing to get a...
  18. iamgroot61

    World showcase with 8…..no, make that 7 countries

    Bringing the Matterhorn to WDW would be EPIC! (and I'm talking about the ride! LOL!)
  19. iamgroot61

    DHS Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

    I really couldn't speak to any of this directly. I'm a Cali transplant and what I can say is that I think the whole TSL space is a mess. The Anaheim bunch have rethemed the entire former Paradise Pier space into Pixar Pier. Despite this, it's still a more cohesive "land" than TSL. The...
  20. iamgroot61

    I don't care what anyone says, I will always love...

    That first entry into DL or MK in the morning, walking through Main St. Square and on down Main St. holding my sweety's hand... Back when they had it, I loved being picked up by the Magic Express at the airport to begin my Disney immersion (as others have mentioned)... Watching any Disney...
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