We just made a visit and haven't been there in a couple of years. I made several observations that I thought I might share on here.
1) I can't believe how much people complain about stupid things. So you've been waiting 5 minutes for a bus or a boat...aren't you supposed to be in the happiest place on earth? (Ironic because I complain a bit on here, but I meant complaining in person)
5 minutes is a good wait. 10 minutes is a good wait. Actually, anything under 20 minutes is a fair wait I think.
2) Always loved the Rock 'n Rollercoaster. But going through it this time got me worried that in a few years, it's going to be the "Oh My God Hannah Montana Super Awsome Rockin Rollercoaster." Does anyone else think this?
I don't think so because Aerosmith is now on guitar hero. A whole new generation of fans.
3) What they did to the Mexico boat ride was kind of dumb.
I happen to like it. I think it's fun.
4) What good is an HD TV (in the Wilderness Lodge) with no HD programming?
I liked at least having the flat screen even if it wasn't running HD programs yet.
5) It was my first time staying in a Deluxe resort, I've been in a moderate and a value, and I think a deluxe resort is well worth the extra money.
I absolutely 100% agree. I used to think the hotel was just a place to sleep. It is so much more.
6) The acting in the Indiana Jones Stunt Show was really REALLY bad.
It can be sometimes.
7) They should post that the Finding Nemo ride is just a kids ride and that anyone over the age of 7 or 8 shouldn't waste time with it. Cute idea, but only for really little kids.
I happen to like that ride, too. I'm definitely not 7 or 8.
8) The Imagination ride....I go on it each time and each time come off of it thinking how dumb it is. I went to YouTube to watch the original version, and it really was much better.
I still like it because I love Figment. However, the original was better.
9) Neither my wife or I ever remember our parents doing this when we were little. Since when do little kids require a detailed explanation of each and every ride before they go on it. It seemed like every time we were in line for anything, there was a parent telling their kid exactly everything about the ride.
I saw a parent talking to a kid about the ride because the kid was scared. The kid then started yelling at her mom and PUNCHING her!
10) I've probably been on the Dinosaur ride 8-10 times since it opened...and I still CAN NOT, no matter how hard I try, keep my head up and my eyes open during the very last scene. I'm 29 years old, I can ride the worlds tallest roller coasters, the craziest of thrill rides, all that...but I just am completely unable to not duck when that friggen Dinosaur comes RIGHT at you. I am completely aware that it is a robot, I've been on it several times and obviously nothing bad has ever happened...and every time I go, I tell myself I'm going to make it this time with my eyes open and my head up, but I just can't do it. I guess that goes to how good of a job they did to make it real.
The on-ride photos are great for this one.
11) They really should consider having a roving backup type person for the counter service restaurants to help when people have trouble ordering, especially during peak meal times. We were at I guess the Yak and Yeti place, and a guy in front of me was having a hard time because he didn't speak english well and didn't know how the meal plan worked...and of course I was the next in line, and it took nearly 10 minutes to get this guy straightened out. Very frustrating.
Columbia Harbour House is doing something like that now. Cast members hand you menus out front to look at before getting in line.
12) Riding Soarin' is no fun when the couple next to you screams and points to the screen every 10 to 15 seconds during the ride.
I agree.
13) I can understand with little girls, but why would a grown woman ( a mother ) wear a tiara (not sure if i spelled it right)
Grown women still want the fairy tale treatment, too. I have mouse ears with a crown and wear them proudly. I'm honestly too busy at WDW to care if anyone cares what I wear or to care about what anyone else is wearing. (I do start to care if there is something they are NOT wearing...:lookaroun)
14) It is funny watching a mother in a family of four trying to convince her two young daughters they are really in Africa during the safari, only to see the look of panic on her face when the thought the bridge was really going to collapse.
15) Republicans and conservatives must really hate Ellen's Energy Adventure...for so many different reasons.
Wow...that is offensive on so many levels. That is a very unfair and degrading stereotypical view of anyone who might be conservative. Contrary to popular misconception, not all conservatives are dismissive of science and alternative forms of energy. True conservatives (think Teddy Roosevelt) want to save the environment and wisely use our natural resources. Don't blanket conservatives and Republicans in the same statement. Not all conservatives are Republicans and not all Republicans are conservatives.
16) Didn't think it would be, but Toy Story Mania is FRIGGEN AWSOME!!! One of the best new attractions in a long time.
We had the high score one day! The line was insane. We waited 20 minutes for a fastpass one night.
17) Lastly, I get bothered on here when people call others stupid for not knowing the exact right name for things (Fast Track, etc), but I do have to share what I heard while in line for the new Mexico boat ride. All from one lady while talking to someone on a cell phone (I'm not making this up either) "Yeah, we are going to get a speedpass for fast track and try to get on mission to mars later on. Yeah, we already rode the golf ball and we are going to try to go to disney world tomorrow."
I like when people call the Haunted Mansion the haunted house. :hammer:
Anyway, we finally get in the line and she decided she didn't want to go. We just told her that she should try it once and if she didn't like it, she did not have to go on it again. She calmed down and said ok. After that first ride, her and I must have gone on it 10 times. It is her absolute favorite ride. It's her dad that wouldn't go on it again.:lol:
