What is sad to me is how little of the identity of the Studios or Animal Kingdom is tied in with music. Sure, there is some good background music scattered throughout both of those parks but nothing even approaching the iconic levels achieved in EPCOT or the Magic Kingdom.
I had the same thought before I answered my own question. I actually love the Animal Kingdom CD, the music is very relaxing and atmospheric, but it is in no way iconic or, for me at least, tied to any single memory inside the park. The only time I recall hearing the music found on the cd is at then entrance.
Interesting to think about how big of a role the music of a park plays in your enjoyment of said park.
I agree with you guys completely that the music in the other two parks are not "Iconic", but I do believe that the other two need recognition. Im guilty of choosing Epcot, but I have to defend the underdogs.
Hollywood Studios:
Would it be a shocker if I said right now the studios is the best true to theming and story park outside of Magic Kingdom, and much of that has to do with the area music.
In no particular order:
1. The Tower of Terror area music is arguably the best "theme" music around, not only does it accurately coincide with the time period but it provides that eerie tone needed in order to set the scene.
2. The sunset boulevard is amazing as well, does a great job putting you right in 1920's/30's Hollywood.
3. The Great Movie Ride area music does an excellent job compiling great themes and scores from the greatest movies ever. Not just movies included in the great movie ride!
4. The animation courtyard theme is wonderful, always has me humming, great to hear the themes of animated classics
5. Muppet Vision 3d's much like Animation Courtyard gets me humming as well.
6. ABC Commissary with its sitcom and old tv show themes is always fun to play name that show!
I know im missing some, but these are the favorites
Animal Kingdom:
I think one reason Animal Kingdom's music is overlooked is because its muffled by the hustle and bustle of the park. If one stops and listens they will find that the Animal Kingdom has some of the greatest music (theme and setting wise) on property.
Again in no particular order
1. The entrance music is amazing not only sets the scene, but includes some classic tracks from Adventureland.
2. The music found in the Oasis is so calming and relaxing many in the rush to get to the "Park" fail to realize what the beauty of the combination of the music the plants and the animals create.
3. The area music in both Pizzafari and Flame Tree BBQ are both unique but no less spot on in theming. If youve never heard this area music i suggest going and listening, again some of the best on property.
4. Love the music in Asia especially by Kali and Everest.
5. The CTX theme! and the area music in and around dinosaur are tremendous reminds me alot of Epcot Music.
Again leaving some out but I could go on forever (if I havent already)
Im guilty of picking Epcot, but I felt like I should defend the music of both Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Its really hard for me to choose the best park for music, Walt Disney World does a great job in bringing theming and music together to create that atmosphere that you emerse your senses in.
:wave:Lets add resort to this list only to make the voting fair, dont get me started on the Wilderness Lodge area loop:sohappy:
