are these two years of not worth going?

[epcotisbest]

Wow, I don't know how I've missed that information. Is it speculated to open as the soarin over the world?

Here is what the Disney website says:
As part of our continuing efforts to exceed the expectations of our Guests, Soarin' is currently closed for enhancements. Please check back here for the latest updates and information about when it will reopen.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Universal is awesome. You don't know what you are missing.

I went once about 11 years ago and was not impressed. I'm considering giving it another shot just for Potter.

 

[EngineJoe]

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mmm, but now looking at the map, if you lived on the South Carolina side of Charlotte, NC it would still be a 7:30 hour drive to Orlando which makes it a more difficult drive and choice between air and car. That was more in line with what I thought the distance would be.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Universal is awesome.

Epcot is best.

 

[epcotisbest]

I went once about 11 years ago and was not impressed. I'm considering giving it another shot just for Potter.

My wife and I are not Potter fans and have never seen any of the movies. The Potter section has no appeal to us, yet we still thoroughly enjoy both Uni parks. Give them another try sometime. Big changes there in the past 11 years.

 

[epcotisbest]

Epcot is best.

Funny. And I do agree!

 

[epcotisbest]

mmm, but now looking at the map, if you lived on the South Carolina side of Charlotte, NC it would still be a 7:30 hour drive to Orlando which makes it a more difficult drive and choice between air and car. That was more in line with what I thought the distance would be.

Oh yes. SC is a big state. I live in North Georgia. It is a 8-9 hour drive for us. If I lived in South Georgia, near the Florida line, it is only around 3 hours. I guess with any trip, how long it takes sorta depends on how far away you are (and, of course, your mode of transportation).

 

[Tony the Tigger]

My wife and I are not Potter fans and have never seen any of the movies. The Potter section has no appeal to us, yet we still thoroughly enjoy both Uni parks. Give them another try sometime. Big changes there in the past 11 years.

I'm sure there must've been.

What I seem to remember most is twister which I think is gone and was kind of lame – and the mummy which I recall riding several times and enjoying.

Somewhere in my 30s I lost the ability to tolerate certain coasters – especially with corkscrews. I don't know what happened, I used to love them. Went on the Batman at great adventure in New Jersey one time when it first opened, got the worst headache of my life, ruined the whole day LOL and ever since then I'm a wuss with roller coasters.

 

[epcotisbest]

I'm sure there must've been.

What I seem to remember most is twister which I think is gone and was kind of lame – and the mummy which I recall riding several times and enjoying.

Somewhere in my 30s I lost the ability to tolerate certain coasters – especially with corkscrews. I don't know what happened, I used to love them. Went on the Batman at great adventure in New Jersey one time when it first opened, got the worst headache of my life, ruined the whole day LOL and ever since then I'm a wuss with roller coasters.

I can relate to that. Due to multiple back surgeries, I don't do coasters any more. My wife still enjoys them and Hulk is one of her favorites. I have to just watch as she rides, but rides them she does. We find many other things to do than coasters, which is why I like Epcot so much I suppose.

 

[Hockey89]

with the massive amounts of closures through out all the parks , let me ask the question.. is it worth going each of the next two plus years? No Soarin, no Toy story, in fact DHS is going to be a shell of its self.. Avatar isn't open.. no river of lights as of yet.. Star Wars and Toy story land could be up to 3 years away... is it worth giving Disney your money the next 2 years.. You save and save, or at least we do.. I can't tell you how many times, I was told, No , that money is for our Disney trip, this past year.. and there was and still are no complaints.. it was a great trip.. but looking at what is open next year and the year after, how do you say, " I am getting my money's worth".. ( I HAVE ALWAYS GOTTEN MY MONEYS WORTH, do not get me wrong..).. but there is just a lot of new or hopefully new construction and not enough fillin's especially for next year.. Comments? discussion.. just good ideas.. please , and no personal ripping.. this is just asking and food for thought.. so to speak..

I wont be heading back for at least 3 -4 years to wait out new rides/attractions.... I've gone the last five years and wont go back until the work is done.

 

[epcotisbest]

I'm sure there must've been.

What I seem to remember most is twister which I think is gone and was kind of lame – and the mummy which I recall riding several times and enjoying.

Somewhere in my 30s I lost the ability to tolerate certain coasters – especially with corkscrews. I don't know what happened, I used to love them. Went on the Batman at great adventure in New Jersey one time when it first opened, got the worst headache of my life, ruined the whole day LOL and ever since then I'm a wuss with roller coasters.

Oh, out of stubbornness and disregard for my own health, I did ride Everest when it first opened, and rode Manta at SeaWorld once as well, just to experience them once. Both were a mistake that almost messed up the rest of the day. Pain medication helped, but I think I learned my lesson and it is easier to resist thrill rides now.

 

[EngineJoe]

I'm sure there must've been.

What I seem to remember most is twister which I think is gone and was kind of lame – and the mummy which I recall riding several times and enjoying.

Somewhere in my 30s I lost the ability to tolerate certain coasters – especially with corkscrews. I don't know what happened, I used to love them. Went on the Batman at great adventure in New Jersey one time when it first opened, got the worst headache of my life, ruined the whole day LOL and ever since then I'm a wuss with roller coasters.

Universal itself is relatively new in Florida compared to Disney and I think even in 1999 when Islands of Adventure opened it was kind of a step back because instead of putting all the rides and construction in one park they split it up between the two parks. So the number of rides and activities were small, and the parks had nobody in them which made them too easy to do and conseqeuently boring in an empty park. You could do both parks in like 3 hours with a twilight pass back then.

But now each park has alot of rides (plus Harry Potter), so even on a not crowded day you still have a decent crowd and the overall experience is rivaling Disney.

 

[Figgy1]

I went once about 11 years ago and was not impressed. I'm considering giving it another shot just for Potter.

My boys are Potterheads so we're going this summer!

 

[Figgy1]

Epcot is best.

Yes he is!

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Oh, out of stubbornness and disregard for my own health, I did ride Everest when it first opened, and rode Manta at SeaWorld once as well, just to experience them once. Both were a mistake that almost messed up the rest of the day. Pain medication helped, but I think I learned my lesson and it is easier to resist thrill rides now.

I get that too. Severe disc herniation since 2005. Fortunately I've been able to postpone/avoid the surgery, especially since the surgery ruined my dad. Most of the time, I've learned to manage it, but every once in a while – one wrong move…

 

[Figgy1]

I get that too. Severe disc herniation since 2005. Fortunately I've been able to postpone/avoid the surgery, especially since the surgery ruined my dad. Most of the time, I've learned to manage it, but every once in a while – one wrong move…

Sympathy like, my knee currently feels your pain

 

[EngineJoe]

I get that too. Severe disc herniation since 2005. Fortunately I've been able to postpone/avoid the surgery, especially since the surgery ruined my dad. Most of the time, I've learned to manage it, but every once in a while – one wrong move…

Human body repairs itself naturally. I think it's something like 7 years for the spine.

 

[epcotisbest]

I wont be heading back for at least 3 -4 years to wait out new rides/attractions.... I've gone the last five years and wont go back until the work is done.

That is a perfectly valid choice, and most importantly, your choice. Nothing wrong with that. Hopefully, it will be spectacular when you return.

 

[epcotisbest]

My boys are Potterheads so we're going this summer!

I had some friends who were potter heads back in the seventies...oh wait, that's something entirely different.

 

[Figgy1]

I wont be heading back for at least 3 -4 years to wait out new rides/attractions.... I've gone the last five years and wont go back until the work is done.

We're going back in August to see ROL, night safari, Mine train and hopefully soarin will be reopen by then