Okay...What do you think is the all-time most innovative theme park ride? This includes both Disney and Non-Disney rides around the world, based on their overall theme, ride system, 'wow' factor, and technological breakthroughs. Please remember the time in which the ride debuted, as some of the choices are relatively old. Also remember that the ride must be open, so Mission:Space or other rides in development or construction are not eligible.
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Most Innovative Ride
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GalacticGobbler
New Member
Disney is #1, but they do not have the best ride. Spiderman is the best i have ever been on. Dont miss it.
Oh yeah... I forgot to include Test Track in the poll, although I don't think it's the MOST innovative...
General Grizz
New Member
Crash tests have been around for years... 
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Again Spiderman, original use of existing technology. Most Original Disney ToT.
donaldduck1967
Member
Hands down it has to be SPIDERMAN
Of the rides I've actually ridden, Spiderman seems to be the winner. From what I've read, seen, and heard (not ridden) however, Pooh's Hunny Hunt (with its trackless GPS system) seems to come out on top. I may be wrong on this however....
MrPromey
Well-Known Member
I have to go with “Other” and put my selection in for the Curtsey Trams. Nothing beats a courtesy tram when you are parked by WDW speedway on a hot summer day! Every seat is near an A/C vent (while the tram is in motion) and I’ve never had one break down while I was riding it. True, the only time there are lines are at the end of the night but it’s probably the only ride at any of the parks that will be ridden more than once by just about everyone who drove there.
This is a very hard one to answer...
I think Indy at DL scores heavily as being the first Motion Base moving along a track. Attractions such as Spiderman copied this innovation from Disney, and in my opinion managed to produce a very average attraction with Spiderman.
Pooh in Tokyo is groundbreaking, and from what I have seen from videos looks stunning.
From my own experience though I would have to say ToT. Its known throughout the world, I think everyone who rides it will remember it forever. In my opinion its the finest themed attraction, with such a solid story and ride system.
I think Indy at DL scores heavily as being the first Motion Base moving along a track. Attractions such as Spiderman copied this innovation from Disney, and in my opinion managed to produce a very average attraction with Spiderman.
Pooh in Tokyo is groundbreaking, and from what I have seen from videos looks stunning.
From my own experience though I would have to say ToT. Its known throughout the world, I think everyone who rides it will remember it forever. In my opinion its the finest themed attraction, with such a solid story and ride system.
SilentRascal
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I love Disney all the way.....but, the most innovative ride on that list is Amazing Adventures of Spiderman. I finally got to ride it back in September and was blown away by it. Right now, nothing at Disney can compare.
goofyfan13
Well-Known Member
Tot is my pick by far!! I have heard a lot of good things about pooh. hopefully I could get more info on this maybe pictures? back to Tot, I think this ride has the best story line, the ride in general is awesome and the SFX are increadable.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
The ghost effect on the Tower of Terror and its incredible theming will always set it above the rest for me...I have never ridden Pooh's Honey Hunt so I can't really say anything one way or the other about it. I was not INCREDIBLY impressed by Spidey...kewl ride and all, but I think disney could have done it years ago if they wanted to...I'm more into seeing tangible stuff on the Tower of Terror than a virtual ride...a lot more work goes into building something that is REAL...and I'm a firm believer that Mission: SPACE will blow Spidey out of the water anyway...if they would work a little faster than sloths on it...the ride system has to be in place by now...they need to finish the damn thing!
disneyman15
I'm Surrounded by Idiots
I pick TOT because the ride in itself is amazing and the theming is great too.
SilentRascal
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7 or 8 years ago I'd probably have chosen Back to the Future because I loved and still love that ride. But this day in age, The Amazing Spiderman blows away Tower of Terror (which is a very difficult thing for me to admit, since I love ToT) and anything else Disney currently has to offer. How it compares to Mission: Space remains to be seen. I look forward to hearing much more about the actual MS ride itself.
Nut4Disney
New Member
I think that it would be Alien Encounter, in my opinion.