Countdown the Top 25 Walt Disney World Attraction Songs of All Time

[EPCOT Explorer]

It's kind of sad that sometime in the late 80s adding an immersive, coherent, and integrated music package into new theme parks went by the wayside. Never got rid of music altogether, but you could tell the Golden Age of "A Standout Song for Every Attraction" was long gone.

Yep. I think the tradition ended with The Living Seas...That never had a song, and nor did Wonders of Life.

 

[krankenstein]

Correct. The BGM music at AK is great and unfortunately did not qualify for the ranking. Neither AK or DHS really has an eternal Yo-ho, Tomorow's Child, or IASW style song.

i.e. music that you can't get out of your head for hours. :lol:

 

[yankspy]

I don't have my rankings in front of me, but I had Makin' Memories higher as it's one of my favorites. With that said, I was disappointed in myself for the song I ranked #1.

Same here.



Same here. In fact, I'm almost ashamed of myself...... :zipit: Kudos to MousDad's scoring, it made you really think about how you'd really rank each of these. I found myself trying to remember songs rather than play them and then grade them.

I suspect that the three of us may have picked the same #1. I guess we will have to wait and see.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

It is not all that odd when you think about it. Aside from Fantasmic! what original music really sticks out from AK or DHS?

Huh, thats very true. I never really thought much about it, but as this list is revealed bit by bit, it becomes glaringly clear. I really can't think of anything from DHS or AK that I can hum as the day goes on... although the opening theme for MuppetVision comes to mind, but of course, that wasn't eligible for this ranking. :shrug:

 

[dxwwf3]

I'm really surprised Makin' Memories finished ahead of some of those other great EPCOT Center songs. And I'm absolutely stunned that Canada (You're A Lifetime Journey) didn't make the top 10, much less finish where it did.

 

[nibblesandbits]

Well, I just want to say that I was honored to be a part of this.

I think I'm one that scored things a bit higher too, so don't feel bad EE!

I had a lot of fun with this though and it's quite interesting to see where things are stacking up. So far though, I agree with the list, at least the majority of it anyway.

 

[mcjaco]

I'm a bit shocked at how far down "Veggie, veggie, fruit, fruit" is.

 

[MousDad]

I'm really surprised Makin' Memories finished ahead of some of those other great EPCOT Center songs.

Again, it's worth noting that #18-23 are jammed together within roughly a single point on the scale.

 

[Master Yoda]

I'm a bit shocked at how far down "Veggie, veggie, fruit, fruit" is.

Sorry but I simply hate that song. You want to torture me for information, tie me in a chair and play that song full volume and I'll tell you anything you want to know.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Well, I just want to say that I was honored to be a part of this.

I think I'm one that scored things a bit higher too, so don't feel bad EE!

I had a lot of fun with this though and it's quite interesting to see where things are stacking up. So far though, I agree with the list, at least the majority of it anyway.

Good not to be alone:lol:

I'm agreeing for the most part too, but Two Brothers is too low, IMHO.

Sorry but I simply hate that song. You want to torture me for information, tie me in a chair and play that song full volume and I'll tell you anything you want to know.

:lol: It's one of those ones that you hate to love and love to hate.

 

[EpcotServo]

I'm too nice to Disney music.

That's okay, Servo balanced you out.

I swear, he and I are like polar opposites someitmes.

:lol:

I was my usual critical self, the more popular it is, the less I think of it.
:lookaroun :lol:

I did target EPCOT songs higher though...

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'm taking the first post and adding my personal comments so far. Please note I didn't rate anything higher than a 90. Also, if there were any ties, I just went with whatever order excel put them in, so if things have the same score, I didn't indicate that on here.

#16 – “Listen To the Land” 82.205
Composed by: Robert Moline (Land Pavilion, Epcot)
I ranked this at #21 with a score of 50.

#17 – “Makin’ Memories” 80.114
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Magic Journeys, Epcot)
I ranked this at #4 with a score of 87.5

#18 – “The Universe of Energy” / “Feel the Flow” 79.193
Composed by: Hirschhorn and Kasha (Universe of Energy, Epcot)
I ranked this at #27 with a score of 46.25

#19 – “Now Is the Time!” 78.909
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Carousel of Progress, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #18 with a score of 52.5

#20 – “Official Anthem” / “Celebrate the Future” 78.632
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Millennium Celebration, Epcot)
I ranked this at #20 with a score of 51.25

#21 – “Two Brothers” 78.525
Composed by: Irving Gordon (American Adventure, Epcot)
I ranked this at #14 with a score of 55

#22 – “O Canada (You’re a Lifetime Journey)” 78.228
Composed by: Robert Moline; (Canada Pavilion, Epcot)
I ranked this at #23 with a score of 48.75

#23 – “Fun To Be Free” 78.148
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and Buddy Baker; (World of Motion, Epcot)
I ranked this at #19 with a score of 51.25

#24 – “Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit” 77.057
Composed by: Buddy Baker and Scott Hennesy; (Kitchen Kabaret, Epcot)
I ranked this at #13 with a score of 56.25

#25 – “Remember the Magic” 75.852
Composed by: unknown; (Parade Theme, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #12 with a score of 56.25


Honorable Mention (#26-#30)

“Dreamflight” 75.738
Composed by: Robert Moline; (Delta’s Dreamflight, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #40 with a score of 26.25

“Welcome Song” 75.553
Composed by: unknown; (Opening Ceremony Theme, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #42 with a score of 23.75

“Energy, You Make the World Go Round” 74.652
Composed by: Robert Moline; (The Universe of Energy, Epcot)
I ranked this at #10 with a score of 58.75

“We’ve Come So Far” 74.208
Composed by: unknown; (Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #48 with a score of 16.25

“Welcome Mis Amigos” 73.875
Composed by: Buddy Baker; (El Rio del Tiempo, Epcot)
I ranked this at #34 with a score of 41.25

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

:lol:

I was my usual critical self, the more popular it is, the less I think of it.
:lookaroun :lol:

I did target EPCOT songs higher though...

:lol: Mr. Counter Culture himself.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I'm taking the first post and adding my personal comments so far. Please note I didn't rate anything higher than a 90. Also, if there were any ties, I just went with whatever order excel put them in, so if things have the same score, I didn't indicate that on here.

#16 – “Listen To the Land” 82.205
Composed by: Robert Moline (Land Pavilion, Epcot)
I ranked this at #21 with a score of 50.

#17 – “Makin’ Memories” 80.114
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Magic Journeys, Epcot)
I ranked this at #4 with a score of 87.5

#18 – “The Universe of Energy” / “Feel the Flow” 79.193
Composed by: Hirschhorn and Kasha (Universe of Energy, Epcot)
I ranked this at #27 with a score of 46.25

#19 – “Now Is the Time!” 78.909
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Carousel of Progress, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #18 with a score of 52.5

#20 – “Official Anthem” / “Celebrate the Future” 78.632
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Millennium Celebration, Epcot)
I ranked this at #20 with a score of 51.25

#21 – “Two Brothers” 78.525
Composed by: Irving Gordon (American Adventure, Epcot)
I ranked this at #14 with a score of 55

#22 – “O Canada (You’re a Lifetime Journey)” 78.228
Composed by: Robert Moline; (Canada Pavilion, Epcot)
I ranked this at #23 with a score of 48.75

#23 – “Fun To Be Free” 78.148
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and Buddy Baker; (World of Motion, Epcot)
I ranked this at #19 with a score of 51.25

#24 – “Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit” 77.057
Composed by: Buddy Baker and Scott Hennesy; (Kitchen Kabaret, Epcot)
I ranked this at #13 with a score of 56.25

#25 – “Remember the Magic” 75.852
Composed by: unknown; (Parade Theme, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #12 with a score of 56.25


Honorable Mention (#26-#30)

“Dreamflight” 75.738
Composed by: Robert Moline; (Delta’s Dreamflight, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #40 with a score of 26.25

“Welcome Song” 75.553
Composed by: unknown; (Opening Ceremony Theme, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #42 with a score of 23.75

“Energy, You Make the World Go Round” 74.652
Composed by: Robert Moline; (The Universe of Energy, Epcot)
I ranked this at #10 with a score of 58.75

“We’ve Come So Far” 74.208
Composed by: unknown; (Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom)
I ranked this at #48 with a score of 16.25

“Welcome Mis Amigos” 73.875
Composed by: Buddy Baker; (El Rio del Tiempo, Epcot)
I ranked this at #34 with a score of 41.25

Interesting take! Looks like you were concurrent with the results, if not lower.

 

[EpcotServo]

:lol: Mr. Counter Culture himself.

I can't help it...I'm just a natural iconoclast.
:lol:

 

[joel_maxwell]

Welcome had only a few low scores, the rest pretty solid. Universe had more than a few in the 50/60 range.

I always get a kick out of this Energy song, kind of like it's the "love sonnet to Energy."

I have always felt the same way. :lol:

#16 – “Listen To the Land” 82.205
Composed by: Robert Moline (Land Pavilion, Epcot)

#17 – “Makin’ Memories” 80.114
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Magic Journeys, Epcot)

#18 – “The Universe of Energy” / “Feel the Flow” 79.193
Composed by: Hirschhorn and Kasha (Universe of Energy, Epcot)

#19 – “Now Is the Time!” 78.909
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Carousel of Progress, Magic Kingdom)

#20 – “Official Anthem” / “Celebrate the Future” 78.632
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Millennium Celebration, Epcot)

#18 woot woot

#16 is about right too. good song

I love the Energy song but it's Alkalies heel for me was the fact that it is so horribly dated where as the opening medley has a quality that will make it last forever.

I would agree with this. Havent they done a few versions/mixes of Welcome medley. I would say that is a sign of longevity.

At least in the Energy song they didnt mention prices of energy in 1982.

So far EPCOT Center has claimed almost all of the Top #25 to #16 slots. Interesting!

Yep. right on target for what im predicting. We know what is left.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Can we take bets on the #1 Song?:lol:


I'm thinking Wishes, Tomorrow's Child or New Horizons.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

^ See the third post for my top two picks as #1 song....:animwink:

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

C'mon... Listen to the Land better than Universe of Energy? Come on.

And get real, Dubbz, the number one song will be small world, if not that, then maybe Yo Ho.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

C'mon... Listen to the Land better than Universe of Energy? Come on.

And get real, Dubbz, the number one song will be small world, if not that, then maybe Yo Ho.

I've always liked The Land more then UoE. It's just a more broader and more interesting pavilion to me.:shrug:

The way things are going, I could see Yo-Ho, but IASW? I have a feeling it's going to be a EPCOT Song.