Spirited News, Observations & Thoughts Tres

[BryceM]

I think Paradise Pier looks very pretty. Like a more romantic version of the classic seaside amusement park.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Without looking it up, I would have to say DAK.

Okay, so let's see. There's Dinosaur, Everest, the safari (does that count as a ride?)... What am I missing?

 

[Goofyernmost]

Okay, so let's see. There's Dinosaur, Everest, the safari (does that count as a ride?)... What am I missing?

Don't forget Kali River Rapids!

 

[BryceM]

Okay, so let's see. There's Dinosaur, Everest, the safari (does that count as a ride?)... What am I missing?

1. Expedition Everest
2. DINOSAUR
3. Kali River Rapids
4. Kilamanjaro Safaris
5. Triceratop Spin
6. Primeval Whirl

 

[GLaDOS]

Don't forget Kali River Rapids!

Primeval Whirl and Triceratops Spin.

DHS has Tower, Rockin Roller Coaster, Great Movie Ride, Star Tours, Backlot Tour, and Midway Mania. So they're tied on the rides front.

Gosh that is so sad. 6 rides each. Oy.

 

[doctornick]

Okay, so let's see. There's Dinosaur, Everest, the safari (does that count as a ride?)... What am I missing?

Depends on the definition of a ride...

DAK: Dinosaur, Everest, Kali River Rapids, Triceratops Spin, Primevil Whirl, Safari (+Wildlife train if you want to count that)
DHS: Star Tours, Tower of Terror, Rock 'N Rollercoaster, Toy Story Mania, Backlot Tour, Great Movie Ride

So, they both have 6 rides, seven for DAK if you want to count the train.

Pretty sad. That's why both need a ton of new rides to fill up the attraction count.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Primeval Whirl and Triceratops Spin.

DHS has Tower, Rockin Roller Coaster, Great Movie Ride, Star Tours, Backlot Tour, and Midway Mania. So they're tied on the rides front.

Gosh that is so sad. 6 rides each. Oy.

I'm surprised that they are that close. However, when you figure that DAK is bigger in space then MK, DHS and Epcot combined, it is pretty pitiful. When it comes to shows DAK has Nemo, ITTBAB and, of course, the Notazoo part.

 

[Turtle]

RIDES IN AK VS DHS


Animal Kingdom has 7 rides and Hollywood Studios has 6

If we were judging on quality of those rides:


Expedition Everest < The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Dinosaur < Rock 'n Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith
Kali River Rapids < Toy Story Mania
Primeval Whirl < Star Tours
Kilimanjaro Safari > Great Movie Ride
Wildlife Express Train = Backlot Tour
Triceratop Spin >

AK - 4
DHS - 5

Equal levels of mediocrity. I gave Animal Kingdom an extra point because of a cohesive theme and beautiful scenery.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Depends on the definition of a ride...

DAK: Dinosaur, Everest, Kali River Rapids, Triceratops Spin, Primevil Whirl, Safari (+Wildlife train if you want to count that)
DHS: Star Tours, Tower of Terror, Rock 'N Rollercoaster, Toy Story Mania, Backlot Tour, Great Movie Ride

So, they both have 6 rides, seven for DAK if you want to count the train.

Pretty sad. That's why both need a ton of new rides to fill up the attraction count.

I don't/won't count that sideways train that travels about 500 feet (give or take).

 

[Sue_Vongello]

RIDES IN AK VS DHS


Animal Kingdom has 7 rides and Hollywood Studios has 6

If we were judging on quality of those rides:


Expedition Everest < The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Dinosaur < Rock 'n Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith
Kali River Rapids < Toy Story Mania
Primeval Whirl < Star Tours
Kilimanjaro Safari > Great Movie Ride
Wildlife Express Train = Backlot Tour
Triceratop Spin >

AK - 4
DHS - 5

Equal levels of mediocrity. I gave Animal Kingdom an extra point because of a cohesive theme and beautiful scenery.

EPCOT doesn't fair much better ... when you factor quality either ...

1. Spaceship Earth
2. Nemo Clam Mobiles
3. Soarin'
4. Living with the Land
5. Imagination
6. Ellen's Energy Adventure
7. Mission Space
8. Test Track
9. Gran Fiesta Tour
10. Maelstrom

 

[Californian Elitist]

Don't forget Kali River Rapids!

Yes! That's the main one I couldn't think of! Thanks!

 

[Californian Elitist]

Gosh, six and five rides. SMH, for the price paid, there should be WAY more things to do.

 

[BryceM]

Gosh, six and five rides. SMH, for the price paid, there should be WAY more things to do.

Well, there's shows. And DAK has the animals. I think DAK is worth more than DHS, personally.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Well, there's shows. And DAK has the animals. I think DAK is worth more than DHS, personally.

Yes, but when you compare these two with other Disney theme parks, it still isn't right. I like shows but I go to theme parks mainly for the rides. But that's me, of course I can't speak for everyone.

 

[BryceM]

Yes, but when you compare these two with other Disney theme parks, it still isn't right. I like shows but I go to theme parks mainly for the rides. But that's me, of course I can't speak for everyone.

No, I do too. Theme parks should definitely rely mostly on rides.

 

[Figments Friend]

Right. I remember I would ride Soarin' Over California and maybe Mulholland Madness (now Goofy's Sky School), then I'd walk, no, run to Disneyland. I remember reading all the criticisms and backlash towards the park. It was just bad and DCA was always referred to as "the other park." I remember a lot of locals saying they had wished the parking lot was still there.

A well known Imagineer famously stated a similar quote...

* I liked it better when it was a parking lot....*
- John Hench

 

[Californian Elitist]

A well known Imagineer famously stated a similar quote...

* I liked it better when it was a parking lot....*
- Marty Sklar

I think the majority of us did.

 

[doctornick]

Well, there's shows. And DAK has the animals. I think DAK is worth more than DHS, personally.

Me too. I find there a lot more to do at DAK and it just a lot more fun to walk around in and see the sights. I think the shows plus the walking trails make DAK pretty interesting. Conversely, I'm not as impressed with the shows and other ancillary attractions at DHS (except Fantasmic!) and get kinda bored beyond the headliners.

On the flip side, the top rides at DHS are all quite good and very re-rideable. So, you can spend more time there riding things over and over and still have a lot of fun.

 

[Californian Elitist]

D23 will be here in just a few months. I'm hoping for more information for Avatar Land (some concept artwork would be nice) and expansion news for DHS.

 

[yoyoflamingo]

A well known Imagineer famously stated a similar quote...

* I liked it better when it was a parking lot....*
- Marty Sklar

I believe the quote was attributed to John Hench.