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

[AshaNeOmah]

I may get burned for this but did Baroque Hoedown even make a list? Of the original 51? I don't see it ranked and don't really expect it to be top 5... I know it's not an original Disney composition, at least in Wikipedia's opinion, but it really isn't known for anything else.

 

[Vernonpush]

I may get burned for this but did Baroque Hoedown even make a list? Of the original 51? I don't see it ranked and don't really expect it to be top 5... I know it's not an original Disney composition, at least in Wikipedia's opinion, but it really isn't known for anything else.

Not on the 51 list.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

I may get burned for this but did Baroque Hoedown even make a list? Of the original 51? I don't see it ranked and don't really expect it to be top 5... I know it's not an original Disney composition, at least in Wikipedia's opinion, but it really isn't known for anything else.

O wow! I forgot about that tune! Except there aren't any vocals in the song. I never seen MSEP, but it did look nice!

 

[MousDad]

I may get burned for this but did Baroque Hoedown even make a list? Of the original 51? I don't see it ranked and don't really expect it to be top 5... I know it's not an original Disney composition, at least in Wikipedia's opinion, but it really isn't known for anything else.

I think we decided not to include it because the only words are the intro, there's not really lyrics.

 

[Matpez]

I may get burned for this but did Baroque Hoedown even make a list? Of the original 51? I don't see it ranked and don't really expect it to be top 5... I know it's not an original Disney composition, at least in Wikipedia's opinion, but it really isn't known for anything else.

Well, this was Original park music only, so it wasn't been considered.

 

[AshaNeOmah]

I think we decided not to include it because the only words are the intro, there's not really lyrics.

I guess the lyrics wouldn't be considered actual 'lyrics'. I have really enjoyed the countdown regardless. I'm pretty sure POTC is gonna win.... Ho-hum...

 

[Jasonflz]

I am really surprised that Destiny didn't do better. It is a pretty good song. Same with "Walkin' Right Down The Middle Of Main Street USA" and "Remember The Magic."

 

[Disneyfan1981]

What a great list! Ironically the two songs that remind me most of WDW are from attractions that aren't at WDW. The DLR Parade of Dreams song and the Main Street Electrical Parade. Even though they are located in California, whenever I hear them I think of good ol' Orlando.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

#5 – “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” 90.043
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Carousel of Progress, Magic Kingdom)

#6 – “Golden Dream” 89.565
Composed by: Randy Bright, Lynn Hart and Robert Moline (American Adventure, Epcot)

#7 – “We Go On” 89.011
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Illuminations: Reflections of Earth / Millenium Celebration, Epcot)


Next post #3-4, 7/17/09 8:00 AM ET. #1-2 12:00 Noon ET.

#3 – “Grim Grinning Ghosts” 91.554
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and Buddy Baker (Haunted Mansion, Magic Kingdom)

#4 – “It’s a Small World After All” 91.370
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (It’s a Small World, Magic Kingdom)


Next post: #1-2, 12:00 Noon ET

:sohappy::sohappy:


Very good. I expected ISAW or GGG to be higher, but this is awesome.


Hoping Figgy takes the cake for #1!

 

[Vernonpush]

:sohappy::sohappy:


Very good. I expected ISAW or GGG to be higher, but this is awesome.


Hoping Figgy takes the cake for #1!

My prediction:
Yo Ho #2
One Little Spark #1
:lookaroun:shrug:

 

[EPCOTPluto]

My prediction:
Yo Ho #2
One Little Spark #1
:lookaroun:shrug:

What I would like to see as well!

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

My prediction:
Yo Ho #2
One Little Spark #1
:lookaroun:shrug:

I would hope.

 

[mcjaco]

I had IASW at number 1. I honestly don't know how anyone could not have it there.

I love One Little Spark, but I think if you asked a random set of visitors to the parks, most of them would not think of One Little Spark as memorable.

Matt "I'm kind of miffed at how this turned out" Jacobs

 

[MousDad]

Congratulations to the Winner!

#1 – “Yo Ho, Yo Ho” 93.761
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and George Bruns (Pirates of the Caribbean, Magic Kingdom)

#2 – “One Little Spark” 92.946
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Journey into Imagination, Epcot)

 

[MousDad]

The Final Standings!

Top 25 Walt Disney World Attraction Songs
(Rank, Title, Score)

#1 – “Yo Ho, Yo Ho” 93.761
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and George Bruns (Pirates of the Caribbean, Magic Kingdom)

#2 – “One Little Spark” 92.946
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Journey into Imagination, Epcot)

#3 – “Grim Grinning Ghosts” 91.554
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and Buddy Baker (Haunted Mansion, Magic Kingdom)

#4 – “It’s a Small World After All” 91.370
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (It’s a Small World, Magic Kingdom)

#5 – “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” 90.043
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Carousel of Progress, Magic Kingdom)

#6 – “Golden Dream” 89.565
Composed by: Randy Bright, Lynn Hart and Robert Moline (American Adventure, Epcot)

#7 – “We Go On” 89.011
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Illuminations: Reflections of Earth / Millenium Celebration, Epcot)

#8 – “Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” 88.804
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Enchanted Tiki Room, Magic Kingdom)

#9 – “New Horizons” 87.955
Composed by: George E. Wilkins (Horizons, Epcot)

#10 – “Tomorrow’s Child” 86.739
Composed by: Peter Stougaard and Ron Avadia (Spaceship Earth, Epcot)

#11 – “Spectromagic” 85.607
Composed by: John Debney (Parade Theme, Magic Kingdom)

#12 – “Wishes” 84.978
Composed by: Gregory Smith (Show Theme, Magic Kingdom)

#13 – “Promise” 83.917
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Illuminations: Reflections of Earth / Millenium Celebration, Epcot)

#14 – “Tapestry of Nations” 83.848
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Parade Theme, Epcot)

#15 – “Fantasmic!” 82.643
Composed by: Bruce Healey (Show Theme, Disney-MGM Studios)

#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: Joel Hirschhorn and Al 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)

#21 – “Two Brothers” 78.525
Composed by: Irving Gordon (American Adventure, Epcot)

#22 – “O Canada (You’re a Lifetime Journey)” 78.228
Composed by: Robert Moline; (Canada Pavilion, Epcot)

#23 – “Fun To Be Free” 78.148
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and Buddy Baker; (World of Motion, Epcot)

#24 – “Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit” 77.057
Composed by: Buddy Baker and Scott Hennesy; (Kitchen Kabaret, Epcot)

#25 – “Remember the Magic” 75.852
Composed by: unknown; (Parade Theme, Magic Kingdom)


Honorable Mention (#26-#30)

“Dreamflight” 75.738
Composed by: Robert Moline; (Delta’s Dreamflight, Magic Kingdom)

“Welcome Song” 75.553
Composed by: unknown; (Opening Ceremony Theme, Magic Kingdom)

“Energy, You Make the World Go Round” 74.652
Composed by: Robert Moline; (The Universe of Energy, Epcot)

“We’ve Come So Far” 74.208
Composed by: unknown; (Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom)

“Welcome Mis Amigos” 73.875
Composed by: Buddy Baker; (El Rio del Tiempo, Epcot)

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

My prediction:
Yo Ho #2
One Little Spark #1
:lookaroun:shrug:

#1 – “Yo Ho, Yo Ho” 93.761
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and George Bruns (Pirates of the Caribbean, Magic Kingdom)

#2 – “One Little Spark” 92.946
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Journey into Imagination, Epcot)

:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:


Fantastic! Yo Ho is the champ!


and a fantastic runner up goes to OLS. Very good.

 

[MousDad]

A salute to the 21 songs that were considered, but did not make the top 30:

“Bear Band Serenade” (Country Bear Jamboree)
“Bright Little Star” (Sonny Eclipse)
“Destiny” (Mission: Space)
“Diggin' in Dinoland” (Dinoland)
“Disney World Is Your World” (10th Anniversary Celebration)
“Go with the Flow” (Finding Nemo the Musical)
“Here's to the Future” (Space Mountain)
“If You Had Wings” (If You Had Wings)
“In the Big Blue World” (Finding Nemo the Musical)
“It's Tough To Be a Bug” (It's Tough To Be a Bug)
“Jammin' Jungle Parade” (Parade theme)
“Just Another Part of Me” (Captain EO)
“Just Keep Swimming” (Finding Nemo the Musical)
“Legend of Thunder Mountain” (Big Thunder Mountain)
“Magic Journeys” (Magic Journeys)
“Mickey's Boo to You” (Parade theme)
“Planetary Boogie” (Sonny Eclipse)
“Share a Dream Come True” (Parade theme)
“Solo Pilot Blues” (Goofy's Barnstormer)
“The Computer Song” (Communicore)
“We Are Here to Change the World” (Captain EO)

 

[MousDad]

A huge shout out to the ones who made it all happen:

Composers who made the top 30


Multiple Ranked Songs
Richard and Robert Sherman: 6 top 30 (4 top 10)
Robert Moline: 5 top 30 (1 top 10)
Buddy Baker: 4 top 30 (1 top 10)
Gavin Greenaway: 4 top 30 (1 top 10)
Xavier Atencio: 3 top 30 (2 top 3, #1 song)

Contributed to 1 Ranked Song
George Bruns (#1 song)
Randy Bright (top 10)
Lynn Hart (top 10)
George E. Wilkins (top 10)
Peter Stougaard (top 10)
Ron Avadia (top 10)
John Debney
Gregory Smith
Bruce Healey
Joel Hirschorn
Al Kasha
Irving Gordon
Scott Hennesy

 

[Thrill Seeker]

I'm a bit surprised that One Little Spark was #2. Don't get me wrong, I really do like the original version of that song, but I think Grim Grinning Ghosts should have been #2. Honestly I'm surprised it wasn't #5 behind IASW and Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.

 

[MousDad]

The top 10 Composition scores

The top 10 ranked according to the “Composition” scores only

1. Composition
How well does the song stands own its own compositionally, in relation to the quality of the lyrics, melody and underlying music?

1 One Little Spark (Journey into Imagination) 89.773
2 Golden Dream (American Adventure) 89.409
3 Tomorrow's Child (Spaceship Earth) 88.429
4 Grim Grinning Ghosts (The Haunted Mansion) 88.318
5 Yo Ho, Yo Ho (Pirates of the Caribbean) 87.864
6 New Horizons (Horizons) 87.619
7 We Go On (Illuminations: Reflections of Earth / Millennium Celebration) 87.571
8 Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow (Carousel of Progress) 86.455
9 Tiki Tiki Tiki Room (Enchanted Tiki Room) 84.591
10 Wishes (Show theme) 83.909