thelookingglass
Well-Known Member
I've always found this ride to be absolutely pathetic by Disney standards (even with everything working right). I'll never figure out why people are willing to wait an hour for it.
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Peter Pan's Shadow(s)
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sshindel
The Epcot Manifesto
Serious, non-sarcastic question to those that don't like Peter Pan.
Did you ride it for the first time as a child, or as an adult? I'm wondering how that may change the experience for people.
I absolutly love that ride, and will not miss it each time (especially with kids now), and it is mainly because it's the ride that makes me feel most like a kid. I guess it's nostalgia a bit for me, but it truly makes me feel like I'm 8 years old everytime I fly over London and then on to Neverland. But, since I have ridden that ride nearly every years as far back as I can remember (30+ years), I realize that my nostalgia might be changing my perspective. :shrug:
Did you ride it for the first time as a child, or as an adult? I'm wondering how that may change the experience for people.
I absolutly love that ride, and will not miss it each time (especially with kids now), and it is mainly because it's the ride that makes me feel most like a kid. I guess it's nostalgia a bit for me, but it truly makes me feel like I'm 8 years old everytime I fly over London and then on to Neverland. But, since I have ridden that ride nearly every years as far back as I can remember (30+ years), I realize that my nostalgia might be changing my perspective. :shrug:
tink@heart
New Member
Nostalgia-Exactly!!! There is nothing like looking down at Nana and hearing your own kids now yell to her, "come on, Nana" right out of the film. Yes, a little refresher would be great---but....the charm and simplicity are also valuable components of the ride experience. My 3 year old doesn't see aluminum foil, he sees a magical volcano. Sometimes, I do too!
WDWFigment
Well-Known Member
Putting aside the moral question of flash photography on the ride, it looks totally different when you use the flash versus when you do not. I have plenty of pictures I've taken sans flash, and the attraction looks much much better than this. When you use the flash, you're illuminating things the eye wouldn't see.
I guess what I'm saying is these pictures aren't really all that representative of the true condition of the attraction. I'm not defending the attraction, as I think it needs work, but these photos exaggerate just how bad it is.
I guess what I'm saying is these pictures aren't really all that representative of the true condition of the attraction. I'm not defending the attraction, as I think it needs work, but these photos exaggerate just how bad it is.
elfshadowreaper
Active Member
Both Peter Pan and Snow White need animatronics badly. PPF also has a lame facade.
You're spot-on...I can remember the track ending and going out that window the first time I rode back in the 70's...it brings me back.
David S.
Member
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Well said, it makes me feel 8, as well! And, like all of my Disney park favorites, it makes me feel very warm and happy inside! I don't think it's an exaggeration at all to say that exposure to these type of rides on a regular basis helps make me a more positive, caring, person than I would be otherwise!
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Exactly! I see a volcano and not foil as well! Of course, I am riding it through the eyes of my Inner Child and not through the eyes of an overly critical adult!
Thank you both for your posts as you really hit the nail on the head!
I LOVE this ride for the same reason I also LOVE the supposed "low tech" Pooh and Snow White - because I LOVE the story, characters, and music! All 3 are in my MK top 10 for these reasons.
While I am not against "upgraded technology", the lack of it doesn't ruin Peter Pan's Flight for me. From the very first scene of the Teddy Bear and dolls having a tea party (perfectly capturing the innocence of youth and the young at heart), then the nursery scene with Wendy reading her little brother a story, then Peter Pan saying "Come on everybody, here we go!", inviting riders to a NeverLand of eternal youth, then Tink's pixie dust, then waving goodbye to Nana, and then the BREATHTAKING flight over London, set to the beautiful melody of "You Can Fly", this opening sequence is IMO PERFECT and consistently moves me to goosebumps and sometimes even tears!
It's not about technology, it's about STORY. And emotion!
The rest of the ride is pretty solid as well. I get a kick out of how bad Mr. Smee's aim is (he hasn't hit any passing boats in nearly 40 years!)
And I LOVE the Tick-Tock Croc in the finale scenes, which always makes me laugh!
Like all the Fantasyland dark rides in the MK and DL, Peter Pan's Flight is a classic that perfectly captures the spirit, essense, story, atmosphere, and emotion of the beloved animated classic film in a much shorter runtime!
As for the idea of waiting 60 minutes plus for such a short ride, I NEVER do! I never wait more than a few minutes, thanks to Fastpass and/or walk-ons shortly after rope drop!
I actually am surprised to see a lot of dislike towards PPF. I do think it could use a rehab, but it's in my Top 5 for MK. It's positives far outway the negatives:
And the ride definitely shouldn't be judged by the quality of my pictures. As WDWFigment points out, it doesn't look nearly so primitive under normal lighting conditions. these pics were taken specifically to point out the painted shadows.
- The unique perspective of the flying boats is simply brilliant.
- The music is magical -- much more so than on Snow White
- The miniature work (London, and the first Neverland room) is extremely well done (that far-off pirate ship shooting at you is one of the great thrills in WDW)
And the ride definitely shouldn't be judged by the quality of my pictures. As WDWFigment points out, it doesn't look nearly so primitive under normal lighting conditions. these pics were taken specifically to point out the painted shadows.
thelookingglass
Well-Known Member
I first rode it as a kid (9 years old), and I wasn't very impressed with it then either. Maybe a little more than I am now because of the "flying" sensation, but even then I remember thinking the sets were cheap (except London). However, I was blown away by stuff like Haunted Mansion and Pirates.
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
Yeah even though the ride is falling apart, there is still something about it that takes me right back to childhood and my first memories/visits of and to Disney. Its sort of a time warp trip, and I think this is why so many wait in those 90 minute lines perhaps, its a timeless classic even with the flaws and all. Some of you clearly have different memories, or have only been on it in later youth adulthood. But PP holds something extra special for alot of us.
To the post that said it has an ugly facade, its just been redone and is much softer and flowing, a little more european.
I fear though pretty soon I'll be riding through and Peter Pans head is going to come falling off his shoulders the figures are in such bad shape, but still its like flying back in time which is a good thing, its just its overdue for upkeep and enhancements.
So listen up TDO, were coming up on the 40th anniversary next year, if your going to close snow white for a meet n greet mess, at least give Pan some love inside now. Not to mention the atrocious poor excuse of a tiki room. :wave:
To the post that said it has an ugly facade, its just been redone and is much softer and flowing, a little more european.
I fear though pretty soon I'll be riding through and Peter Pans head is going to come falling off his shoulders the figures are in such bad shape, but still its like flying back in time which is a good thing, its just its overdue for upkeep and enhancements.
So listen up TDO, were coming up on the 40th anniversary next year, if your going to close snow white for a meet n greet mess, at least give Pan some love inside now. Not to mention the atrocious poor excuse of a tiki room. :wave:
mrtoad
Well-Known Member
Just to clarify my tin foil comment. My comment was to point on the condition of it (the fact that it is peeling and needs to be fixed) not the affect itself that is used.
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
With a labled "temporary" meet n greet that we all know means permanent.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
There will be a ride there within 22 years... I hope.
jhastings74
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I enjoyed reading it. Great job!