A salute to: The American Adventure - what do you love about it?

[Monty]

Actually, that's what the rest of the planet called us and we embraced it. We didn't start it. I was once called "American yankee pig" when we were stationed in the Panama Canal Zone, so I guess it's accepted here in the Americas as well. When I go to Japan next year, if asked where I'm from, I'm told I'm supposed to say "Amerika jin desu." I actually call myself a Texan.

Technically, all U.S. citizens should rightfully call themselves by whatever people from their respective States are called. Just like the former Soviet Union, all their respective States' citizens were Russians, Georgians [which admittedly would cause some confusion with the U.S. State of Georgia... Perhaps East Georgians and West Georgians to distinguish? :lol:], Kazakhs, etc... :lookaroun

Certainly nobody from Texas would take issue with the concept! :animwink:

 

[maggiegrace1]

Cool thread Steve..

I love everything about it..beginning to end..every scene, the music, the AA's

I get chills while watching it and cry every time...

Voices of Liberty..going upstairs and looking at the flags..just a wonderful attraction..

We see it a few times every trip!

 

[Krack]

I feel that the show does seem to have a very slight anti-british stance...

LOL - our whole country has a very slight anti-british stance; it's not just the show (you always remember your first war). But don't feel bad, we probably like the brits more than anyone else.

 

[RoRo]

The audio animatronics are amazing and also the great patriotism the show expresses and it makes you feel, yes we did accomplish so much in such a little time as a country. The show also gives you a, "how did they do that feeling" because of how complex the show is.

 

[WDWFigment]

As someone who is intensely patriotic, I probably am a bit biased. With that preface, I have to say I love the cohesive experience that the whole pavilion provides, and how when I exit, I have this feeling that I can't quite articulate (suffice to say, reduced to its simplest terms, it's something along the lines of "America, **** yeah!").

While I think World Showcase on the whole is great, I don't think any of the rest have the same 'production' that the AA has, with the culmination of the experience (after experiencing a buildup of Fife & Drum and the Voices of Liberty) being the main show.

As for the show, what more can be said that already hasn't been said? It's production value is great. In a word, it's "epic". From the dimensionality of (several) scenes to the script and soundtrack, it has it all.

 

[yankspy]

I would have to say "Two Brothers". It is extremely difficult to capture the complexity and tragedy of the U.S. Civil War in such a short period of time but that whole scene comes as close as possible.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

Funny, but I'll say the lobby. Much like Hall of Presidents as well. The theming is great

 

[828tnt]

it's pretty amazing all around.it reminds me of walt. it's something he would have been proud of!

 

[Susan Savia]

The soundtrack is beautiful.

 

[C&D]

Technically, all U.S. citizens should rightfully call themselves by whatever people from their respective States are called. Just like the former Soviet Union, all their respective States' citizens were Russians, Georgians [which admittedly would cause some confusion with the U.S. State of Georgia... Perhaps East Georgians and West Georgians to distinguish? :lol:], Kazakhs, etc... :lookaroun

Certainly nobody from Texas would take issue with the concept! :animwink:

Didn't you see "National Treasure, Book of Secrets". Before Abraham Lincoln, the United States were referred to as, the United States 'ARE', after the Civil War, the United States was referred to as, the United States 'IS'.
And I guess (to an extent), you Canadians deal with a similar occurrence with Quebec (Quebecians?) All is good (as I feel we do have a special link with our northern neighbors). I have a few internet friends from up there and my grandfather emigrated from Canada so I do embrace Canada in high regard.

Oh, and my wife is from Texas. (and when there, there motto is: 'Don't Mess with Texas') And they mean it........:lol:

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

The fact that it shows the influence of the Scots in shaping the development of a nation.




http://www.scotland.org/about/history-tradition-and-roots/features/1/"We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation." Voltaire

 

[Chrononymous]

I love the huge epic feel of the whole thing. From the lobby to the theatre itself...I always feel like I have to whisper next to this sort of imposing majesty of all things America.

I like that it makes American History both entertaining and educational.

And I cry at Golden Dream pretty much every time (such a patriotic swell of amazing images)



And then after I leave the theatre, I completely forget the show, and go back to being disillusioned with what my country is doing.
Go figure...

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

What I love about the American Adventure so much is how it captures Walt's love of Americana and American history. It totally reminds me of him and plus I just love AAs, I think they're cool!

 

[Wishes 1971]

I love "Golden Dream". Also, the architectural style reminds me of the Governer's Palace in Willaimsburg, VA.

 

[Master Gracey 5]

The music is incredible, and if my eyes aren't wet by the end of Golden Dream, then I'm definitely choked up. Nothing else in Disney manages to carry that much emotion in the music and there are some other great soundtracks to the shows.

I'll second everything else that's been said, but the music just brings it all together.

One of my favorite family stories from Disney happened here too. My brother has terrible pollen allergies and always has to take something to get through Disney. We went to the American Adventure and the he fell asleep from the medicine right next to two elderly people - who also fell asleep! My mother and I were trying not to laugh and wished we could have grabbed a picture. He woke up near the end and was mad he missed the show.

 

[wdwfan22]

I love the American Adventure!! Everything from the build up of walking into the building, the Voices of Liberty to the show it's self. It makes you proud to be from the United States of America.

 

[OklaHoops]

Aa

I feel obligated to see the American Adventure and give thanks to our wonderful country. Everyone tends to take our freedom for granted. We have been blessed to so many who came before us.

 

[marni1971]

Simply put something WDI has not matched since on all levels technically. It could be a show about any nation and still be stunning.

The ultimate multimedia theatre presentation.

 

[wdwmagic]

Simply put something WDI has not matched since on all levels technically. It could be a show about any nation and still be stunning.

The ultimate multimedia theatre presentation.

I was talking to a friend who saw it for the first time a few days ago. I asked him how old he thought it was based on the quality of the Animatronics and overall presentation. He said 5 years tops. Says a lot!

 

[fyn]

I appreciate how the attraction touches on some of the less admirable aspects of the U.S's history, while keeping the show optimistic and uplifting. It certainly isn't a comprehensive look at our history, but it helps the show come across as honest in the material it presents.