Rank Orlando's parks

captainkidd

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
All 4 Disney Parks, Universals, and Sea World. Here's mine:

1.Magic Kingdom - May not have the current cutting edge technology of other parks, but no park (in my opinion), can transport you like MK. It's not just in the rides and shows. It's in the sights, sounds, smells, music, uniforms, etc.

2.Epcot - Not the same park it used to be, especially Future World, but there's an ambience and atmosphere to the shows and sights of World Showcase that's hard to beat.

3.Animal Kingdom - This was one park that 10 years ago, I'd have ranked at the bottom. As I've gotten odler, I've grown to appreciate the beauty of this place, and the nooks and crannies that go into it.

4.Universal Studios - Tough call between this and Animal Kingdom. Universal wins for rides, but I chose AK higher because I prefer the atmosphere. That being said, I think Universal has 2 of the best rides in Orlando (Mummy, MIB).

5.Islands of Adventure - I wasn't as impressed by Islands last year as I was this year. This year, we spent a lot of time in Seuss Landing, which is BRILLIANTLY themed. I'm not much of a coaster person, so Hulk and Dueling Dragons don't register for me. However, this park has 2 of the funnest water rides anywhere.

6.Hollywood Studios - I love Tower of Terror and RNRCoaster. One Man's Dream is nostalgic, and Toy Sotry Mania is fun. My kids love Playhouse Disney. After that, I'm done. There is so much wasted space here. The Backlot Tour stinks. The Great Movie Ride with it's 15 year old narration is boring as hell.

7.Sea World - I really don't care for Sea World. Again, Kraken and Manta don't register for me. Journey to Atlantis is OK. Sea World needs more planning than any other park. If you go there and don't have a good plan, it's tough to see all the shows. With little kids, it's VERY difficult to see all the shows. It's a pretty park, but just doesn't do "it" for me.
 

Mickey_777

Well-Known Member
1. Magic Kingdom - I agree with you completely

2. Epcot - Again, totally agree

3. Universal Studios

4. Disney Hollywood Studios (I only rank it behind US because it's been a few years since I've gone. I'll be returning in November and I expect it to take 3rd place)

5. Animal Kingdom - not as much fun as Universal Islands of Adventure but better theming and Disney "feel" in my opinion

6. Universal Islands of Adventure

7. In all of my trips to Orlando, I've never been to Sea World...no interest.

BTW...What does the Drew Carey "sound stage" attraction/ride at Disney Hollywood Studios consist of? Does it move? Is it a ride?
 

luvlifeinfl

New Member
1. Magic Kingdom - I agree with you completely

2. Epcot - Again, totally agree

3. Universal Studios

4. Disney Hollywood Studios (I only rank it behind US because it's been a few years since I've gone. I'll be returning in November and I expect it to take 3rd place)

5. Animal Kingdom - not as much fun as Universal Islands of Adventure but better theming and Disney "feel" in my opinion

6. Universal Islands of Adventure

7. In all of my trips to Orlando, I've never been to Sea World...no interest.


BTW...What does the Drew Carey "sound stage" attraction/ride at Disney Hollywood Studios consist of? Does it move? Is it a ride?


I am pretty much in line with you 2.

As for the Drew Carey ride, it is a place to catch a good 10 min nap. You go in sit in a theater style setting. put headsets on and sit in the dark and listen to Drew carey go through a series of events, so basically you allow your imagination "imagine" what it looks like..
 

Mickey_777

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I am pretty much in line with you 2.

As for the Drew Carey ride, it is a place to catch a good 10 min nap. You go in sit in a theater style setting. put headsets on and sit in the dark and listen to Drew carey go through a series of events, so basically you allow your imagination "imagine" what it looks like..

Wow...you're right, it sounds boring...
 

SirGoofy

Member
1. EPCOT-Most complete park.

2. Animal Kingdom-Best themed. Literally trasports you to the continents, and is ridiculously beautiful.

3. Islands of Adventure- Has the best ride ANYWHERE in The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Jurassic Park, and two of the best coasters anywhere.

4. Universal Studios Florida-Great theming, great rides.

5. Disney's Hollywood Studios-ToT, Star Tours, Muppets, GMR, and TSM aren't enough to save the park that is completely a mess.

6. Magic Kingdom-While it has some of my favorite all time rides, the park is currently in a transition phase, and is still a bit of a mess.

7. Seaworld, although I haven't been there for years.
 

Mickey_777

Well-Known Member
1. EPCOT-Most complete park.

2. Animal Kingdom-Best themed. Literally trasports you to the continents, and is ridiculously beautiful.

3. Islands of Adventure- Has the best ride ANYWHERE in The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Jurassic Park, and two of the best coasters anywhere.

4. Universal Studios Florida-Great theming, great rides.

5. Disney's Hollywood Studios-ToT, Star Tours, Muppets, GMR, and TSM aren't enough to save the park that is completely a mess.

6. Magic Kingdom-While it has some of my favorite all time rides, the park is currently in a transition phase, and is still a bit of a mess.

7. Seaworld, although I haven't been there for years.


Is Disney's Hollywood Studios that bad? Like I said above, I haven't been in a few years and I'm starting to feel skeptical...
 

Chrononymous

Well-Known Member
1. Magic Kingdom
2. Islands of Adventure
3&4(Tie) Universal Studios/EPCOT
5.Disney Hollywood Studios
6. Animal Kingdom
7. Sea World

hmmmm...that was hard.

I do like many aspects of Sea World...it's just not up to the same scale as the rest.

My list is based entirely upon emotion, and level of theming/detail as well as of variety of attractions
 

Disneybear

Active Member
1. Animal Kingdom:- Beautiful park with great mix of rides and shows, spectacular animal attractions and themed to the hilt.

2. Epcot:- Hated the park as a teenager(Boring, this was pre Test Track, Soarin and Mission Space{One of the best and most unique rides in the worlsd IMHO}) but love it as an adult. I still get the feeling of a Worlds Fair when I go, along with that Disney feeling which makes this Parlk so special.

3. Islands of Adventure:- Spiderman, Hulk, Jurrasic Park and Toon Lagoon, dont need to say anymore

4. Universal Studios:- Mummy, ET, Men in Black and a favourite show of mine The Monster Horror Make Up Show (at least Universal dont give in to a bunch of idiot parents that ignore numerous warning signs by putting a crap Stitch overlay onto a unique attraction):brick:
I felt that Universal had upped their game when I visited this summer, their attractions like ET and Jurassic Park looked better maintained and had a lot more effects working than I had ever seen before.:sohappy:

5. Seaworld:- Terrific shows and Kraken is the best coaster in Florida.

6. Magic Kingdom:- Maybe so low due to familiarity and the fact it suffers from being the oldest park and was built when not every family had to have 3 strollers each and use them to set up their own unthemed ugly obstacle course infront of every attraction. Still it has got Splash and it has been getting a lot of makeovers to freshen it up, I,m sure if they get rid of Toon Town and carry out the Fantasyland makeover it will go up in my opinion.

7. Disney Studios:- Bottom of my list but still a great park with rides like Tower of Terror and Star Tours and Fantasmic (when its on :mad:)
 

jonnyc

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1. DHS - purely for emotional attachment too it. It may be considered a half park to some, but i happily spend 2 days there every trip.
2. Universal Studios - great rides, great theming.
3. IOA - See above.
4. Magic Kingdom - Has potential to move up the rankings, but needs to be freshned up... and i miss AE!
5. AK - Needs more attractions, but the atmosphere of the park puts it at the top of the bottom three.
6. Sea World - Kraken is possibly my favourite coaster in Orlando (haven't riden Manta yet), but the shows are not really my thing.
7. Epcot - I just don't get it.
 

krankenstein

Well-Known Member
1) EPCOT - Most complete, great park.
2) DAK - Needs some improvement, but nothing transports me away from the "real world" like DAK
3) IOA - Amazing park! Great use of technology and Harry Potter will only enhance that. IMO, it is the modern version of MK.
4) MK - Nostalgia is the only reason it is this high on the list. However, if they can keep doing what they did with HoP and HM, it might change.
5) USF - I love this park, great attractions and show, but still is missing something to me.
6) DHS - ToT, TSMM, ST, and Muppets = the only reason I enter.
7) Sea World - Haven't been in awhile. This ranking will probably change after December.
 

EaglesfanNJ

Active Member
1. Magic Kingdom - I agree with you completely

2. Epcot - Again, totally agree

3. Universal Studios

4. Disney Hollywood Studios (I only rank it behind US because it's been a few years since I've gone. I'll be returning in November and I expect it to take 3rd place)

5. Animal Kingdom - not as much fun as Universal Islands of Adventure but better theming and Disney "feel" in my opinion

6. Universal Islands of Adventure

7. In all of my trips to Orlando, I've never been to Sea World...no interest.

BTW...What does the Drew Carey "sound stage" attraction/ride at Disney Hollywood Studios consist of? Does it move? Is it a ride?


Ugh, where do i begin:shrug: I've said it before on other threads and i'll say it again... it's the biggest complete waste of space, wish i had my 20 minutes back attraction on property (that's just me, i'm sure others disagree, which is fine). It does not move, and i do not call it a ride. You go into the theater, they introduce the concept, all the lights go off, and you are wearing headphones. You're supposed to use your immagination and picuture what is going on, etc. Makes you use your senses. For me though... after a long hot day in the parks, it does make for a nice A/C break in the dark, i closed my eyes the whole time:snore:

1) Magic Kingdom: By far, the smells, sights, sounds, people, rides, it makes the magic happen for me, and i always kick off my vacation with this park... Sept 27th i'll be on Main St!
2) Animal Kingdom: I know i'm in the minority beacause most will have Epcot or MK here. But i'm such an animal lover. I also love the ambience, the shows here are second to none, and love the safari. The theming and performers also make this my 2nd fav park in Orlando.
3) EPCOT... If it was not for World Showcase, i'll be honest, EPCOT would be towards the bottom for me. But learning about the cultures, foods, drinks of other countries make this the 3rd favorite for me. That stroll around the countries on a nice sunny day with a drink in hand, i mean, i smile just typing about it.
4) Universal: While it misses the "Disney" magic, or "it" factor, it's still a great park.
5) IOA: I'm not too much of a thrill ride kind of guy, but seemed like it had some decent rides.. between this and UNI, we completed both in 1 day and felt satisfied.
6)Hollywood Studios: So much potential for me, but some updating is needed, and American Idol was not the answer. RNRC and TOT are great, same with Fantasmic. Daughter will enjoy Playhouse. But i find myself spending a half day here and wanting to move on?
7) Never been to Seaworld, no interest, so i have to leave it at the bottom.
 

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