DCA is a half day Park

[DanielBB8]

RSR is a thrill ride. Just because it is less intense than it was previously doesn’t make it less thrilling. I easily spend an entire day at DCA. There’s plenty to do without even going on the thrill rides. Since when is any Disney theme park about the thrills?

Hey, a weak E is a D-Ticket ride. There’s plenty of diverse attractions at DCA.

 

[BAChicagoGal]

I guess it might have something to do with my age, and the long distance that I live from Disneyland. When I fly to California from Chicago, I buy a 5 day ticket. Prices being what they are lately, I purchased a non park hopper on a recent trip. I had no difficulty spending two days in DCA, and three in Disneyland. Plenty to see and do, with the right amount of planning. I love to take lots of photos, and don't ride the thrill rides. My days were filled with plenty to do in both parks. In fact, I probably saw and did more than usual, without all that jumping around.

 

[Disney Analyst]

In June, we will be at CoasterCon back east, and have 2 over filled days (opens early and stays open late for us) at Six Flags America, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Kings Dominion. Now we do get special entertainment and behind the scenes tours, plus things like a Midway Games competition, Rubber Duckie Race, etc. And due to the fact they all have so many great Roller Coasters (E-ticket rides), they can pull off the multi-day experience. And since it is a primarily adult event, we won't be spending much time in the kids zone.

Add 5 more parks before and after CoasterCon, including a multiple day trip to Carowinds. (2 days in Ocean City, MD and a day in Monrovia.)

But I would still say DCA is a half-day park, with three thrill rides (IncrediCoaster, Goofy's Sky School and GOTG) and Soarin', used to be better in version 1.0, plus now so many true knockoffs (same ride system), has loss a lot of its luster. RSR is a good ride, but more of a dark ride than thrill ride.

Agreed that soarin has lost its luster. Was so amazing when it opened, but now even my city (Vancouver) has a version.

Maybe they need to replace it with something new eventually?

 

[DanielBB8]

Agreed that soarin has lost its luster. Was so amazing when it opened, but now even my city (Vancouver) has a version.

Maybe they need to replace it with something new eventually?

How exactly does having one in Vancouver take away from DCA’s Soarin’? I’m sure the many tourists to Vancouver will see it if they ever get around to it. I never made it to see it. Perhaps that’s why Soarin has such long lines. Being in a well attended park helps to get people to go. Flyover Canada was replaced in 2017. This means it’s inferior I’m sure.

I quite enjoy the new version of Soarin’ and don’t think it’s inferior. I also don’t think it needs to be replaced with something new. It’s as popular as ever.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Agreed that soarin has lost its luster. Was so amazing when it opened, but now even my city (Vancouver) has a version.

Maybe they need to replace it with something new eventually?

Loved FlyOver when we visited Vancouver a couple of years ago. Also went to Seattle, and they have one too.

But I remember seeing Circle Vision in Toronto and Canada as a kid, so while Disney invented it, they weren't afraid to sell/use it outside of Disneyland. But then they also did the New York and Montreal World's Fair. And the Vancouver's World's Fair brought Mystery Lodge to Knott's, and now Abraham Lincoln at it's museum.

But Soarin', when duplicated at other Disney Parks, took away the one unique thing DCA has.

But still waiting for Golden Dreams to find a new home.....

 

[SSG]

Lol

Thinking about it though, I realized we're easily spending 2-3 hours on food and drink options in DCA. Whether it's a nice meal at Carthay, breakfast at Flo's while watching RSR, or cocktails and lobster nachos at the Cove Bar, we tend to linger over food longer in DCA than in DL

 

[Darkbeer1]

I quite enjoy the new version of Soarin’ and don’t think it’s inferior. I also don’t think it needs to be replaced with something new. It’s as popular as ever.

Come on, you know that when Super Hero Land opens at DCA, that Soarin will be converted to a become a Super Hero Flight movie.....

Here is a list of some Flying Theaters.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Structures

 

[Disney Analyst]

How exactly does having one in Vancouver take away from DCA’s Soarin’? I’m sure the many tourists to Vancouver will see it if they ever get around to it. I never made it to see it. Perhaps that’s why Soarin has such long lines. Being in a well attended park helps to get people to go. Flyover Canada was replaced in 2017. This means it’s inferior I’m sure.

I quite enjoy the new version of Soarin’ and don’t think it’s inferior. I also don’t think it needs to be replaced with something new. It’s as popular as ever.

Well having one in major cities across the world now makes it a lot less unique and special.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

With the add of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, DCA is now a full day park for me. I do repeat some attractions, though.

 

[DanielBB8]

Well having one in major cities across the world now makes it a lot less unique and special.

How does having multiple simulators make Star Tours less special? Actually having Star Tours as the subject makes it very special. Soarin is quite popular and unique on its own especially with the flyover the Disneyland castle in the end.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Soaring was way better before.

 

[mickEblu]

Soaring was way better before.

Ya no kidding. The score was way better and so were the visuals. No CGI and no repetitive cheesy transitions

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I never thought there was any need for transitions.

 

[mickEblu]

I never thought there was any need for transitions.

The quick cuts never bothered me either.

 

[PiratesMansion]

I understand the thinking behind adding the transitions, but I resent the way that just about every transition involves throwing something in your face.

 

[mickEblu]

I understand the thinking behind adding the transitions, but I resent the way that just about every transition involves throwing something in your face.

Ya too repetitive.

 

[Disney Analyst]

How does having multiple simulators make Star Tours less special? Actually having Star Tours as the subject makes it very special. Soarin is quite popular and unique on its own especially with the flyover the Disneyland castle in the end.

I’ve yet to encounter any Simulator like Star Tours that is better then Star Tours. However all these soarin like rides are as good as if not better then soarin.

 

[D.Silentu]

Quick note on Soarin', transitions were intended for the original version, though I never heard what happened to them.

"Oh hey, we're tractor tipping, just like the film." "Oh hey, we're lost and end up in Radiator Springs, just like the film" "Oh hey, we're getting a huge makeover for the big race, just like the film"

Had to comment on this as it hilights a pet peeve of mine. You leave Radiator Springs, one of the most detailed theme park environments, only to revisit a facade of the town on the ride. Couldn't the ride have taken us somewhere else?

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I hate CA and even I say Soarin over California was a patriotic, emotional journey that was a million times better then around the world.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The new version stinks. There's a charm to the lunacy of the original. You're in a militaristic hangar facility with music from Patton and the like playing, then you're in a hang glider thing (?) with an obvious blue screen and suddenly seeing the golden state, complete with an opener reminscent of the opening credits from The Towering Inferno and a Yosemite scene that evokes the opening credits of Star Trek V complete with Goldsmith music.