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Yeah, but only Disney's is set in a location on the water's edge and tells a story. I'm no fan of Dumbo, but even I can appreciate it in the context of Fantasyland.
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Matterhorn
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Yeah, but only Disney's is set in a location on the water's edge and tells a story. I'm no fan of Dumbo, but even I can appreciate it in the context of Fantasyland.
ForeverAnna
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Actually the swings at Lagoon here in Utah are on the water too. No story though.
ForeverAnna
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But I've lived in Utah for more than 20 years and been to Lagoon twice. It's less than an hour from me too. So I'm glad Disneyland has swings.
captainmoch
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I think Swings is up there with Dumbo and Teacups in terms of incredibly fun and well-themed (yet very basic) flat rides, IMO. The combination of music, views, going over the water, etc. makes it really fun.
Phroobar
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I love Lagoon! It's like a cheesy version of Knott's. I love the two dark rides they have. Dracula's castle is so bad it is great! I like the coasters and the pioneer area in the back. Relatives wonder why I want to go to Lagoon when I live close to Disneyland.
dweezil78
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I did enjoy riding the swings... at every carnival I've ever attended.I mean, come on, Knott's has one. Magic Mountain has one. Three of the four parks up here in Northern CA have one. They should put a swinging pirate ship beside it and complete the set.
Okay, I'm not sticking with that argument because I know: Mickey, location, view, etc. I did ride the Orange Stinger, and P.U., was that ever stupid. Looking forward to trying the swings with the greatly improved view.
BUT, if they ever decide the demolish the swings for something amazing... are you really going to compl... Never mind. I cried over the Frontierland pancake thing...
Look, scientifically, there is no reason for the swings to be anything special. I get that. Somehow, some way, they just seem to work! Definitely don't let your memories of the Orange Stinker taint the experience -- stripping it down and going old school with it kicked it up several notches.
And if they can find something better to replace them someday, so be it, I'm sure I'll live.
George Lucas on a Bench
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The swings could use a Frozen overlay. Or maybe Marvel. Or Star Wars.
Phroobar
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Each swing gets a TIE Fighter or X-Wing body! They then enclose it in a giant Death Star make it dark inside. A space battle is projected inside. Brilliant!
NobodyElse
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And one lone swing will have a "Bee-Butt" as a fitting tribute to the original attraction.
Stevek
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We rode it regularly when the girls were young...now they could care less at age 16 & 17. I only went on it for them.
Stevek
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Can't do the swings...too much spinny makes me pukey. But the Golden Zephyr, when the winds allow it to operate, is good harmless old school fun.
Stevek
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Add Fliks Flyers & the Astro Orbiter (or Aladdin & Triceratops at WDW) to that list. They're all basically similar attractions but done with a Disney touch that sets them apart.