" I would say that is way overreacting. Especially considering you have not even ridden the attraction yet"
Well- likewise- what do you think is good about it? The story? Not so much. The ride? Nope. The effects? Definetly not. What particularly do you folks think looks good about it? Is it the bird?
"It has been well known for a very long time that the ride would not have on board audio or any soundtrack"
No, I haven't known for a very long time. I didn't even know until you mentioned it.
"Really what sense would it make for there to be some dramatic score playing while you supposedly in a mountain"
That's a stupid arguement. It's a SHOW. What Disney once did best was take these experiences and theatricalized them. A great musical score disappears against the backdrop of a great story and compelling environment.
I understand the intention was realism, but it doesn't matter. Fact is, a musical score doesn't diminish the realism for anyone, and it would certainly have been appropriate here.
Look at that moment when you go through the temple on the lift and sound effects with a musical quality to them are present- that's GREAT- one of the most effective moments of the ride. Imagine how the whole attraction could benefit from this type of treatment being consistent?