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The Miscellaneous Thought Thread
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Wow. I never realized it was that different. Their Splash Mountain rock work and briar patch were far worse too.
Consumer
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Disney World fans deny it, but you are correct. Magic Kingdom's briar patch was overly cartoony. While that works for the ride's interiors, it doesn't quite look right outside.
I don't know if it's because I have a Disneyland bias, but I don't particularly love Tokyo's Splash Mountain. It's a much subtler and less imposing mountain, at least that's what I get from pictures of it. The drop just looks so much shorter for some reason. I do love the abundance of real plants, however.
Agreed. Tokyo’s mountain looks kind of weak but really not liking their tree stump. We had the best Splash Mountain exterior by far. Ride experience too IMO.
October82
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Disneyland's is based on rock formations in Utah while the others are intended to evoke those in Arizona to better fit in with the architecture of the Magic Kingdom's Frontierland.
Disgruntled Walt
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Grew up going to WDW, so I admit there is a bias...but you're totally wrong about WDW's Big Thunder. Disneyland's looks like Paper Mache. I do think Tokyo's looks like fried chicken, so you have a point there.
Disgruntled Walt
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Once again, WDW bias here, but I love the cartoony look of WDW's. There is something charming about it.
I just really disliked DL's interior. The outside is fine, but the darkness in there was disquieting. It made the whole thing worse.
On Tokyo, we agree. It's the log that ruins it for me.
At WDW or MK specifically?
October82
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I'd say that's true of MK and Hollywood Studios. Even with the downward spiral of DCA, it's still somehow better than Hollywood Studios. The only really compelling reason to visit DHS is for Tower of Terror. Disneyland is far superior to the Magic Kingdom.
What (little) remains of EPCOT Center and most of Animal Kingdom are pretty great and unique to Florida. If they appeal to you, DCA's festival offerings are the 'dollar' store versions of the Epcot ones.
Yeah I haven’t been to WDW. I was originally going to say MK and DHS but then remembered their Hollywoodland/ TOT are much stronger than ours. So if we are talking about comparing specific lands or attractions then DHS doesn’t really qualify. I think people prefer their TSMM. Not sure about Star Tours. I guess if you’re comparing “studio park” to “studio park” DCA is the winner but they re completely different parks.
Alanzo
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MK especially.
I have 3 kids 5 and under... Going to MK after experiencing Disneyland makes me so aware of "the better way".
I like Epcot and Animal Kingdom, full stop. They have successfully managed to be their own thing since their birth.
DHS is okay ... But mostly feels like a really nice outdoor mall with some rides. So big, so hot, so concrete.... so seemingly little to do.
I remember liking it (MGM Studios) a lot more when I was in elementary school. But kids are dumb and impressionable.
DCA is very competitive for all it's shortcomings.
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Consumer
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Sure but the land as a whole is better at DHS.
Disgruntled Walt
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I haven't seen this much WDW hate since I read MiceAge! But I'm down for it. You got us beat in Carthay Circles, but pound for pound WDW restaurants are a HUGE win over DL. Now before you start jumping up and down, I must tell you: when it comes to full-service, my family only ate at family-style or buffets. And DL has barely any of those.
Consumer
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I can't comment anything on WDW restaurants, but I would agree that Disneyland is lacking in that field. Every time I'm at Disneyland, I find myself at the Hungry Bear. I really should try the Plaza Inn fried chicken some day. The Golden Horseshoe has the best ambiance of the Disneyland restaurants but the menu isn't anything special. Don't even get me started on DCA's lack of options.
Parts of it absolutely are, but the Red Car also gives DCA a major leg up. I think it ultimately evens out. Had DCA actually gone through with a Hollywood Land remodel, I reckon it would have been better than Sunset Blvd. at DHS.
Good point with the Red Car. I haven’t been but from what I’ve seen in videos it just looks more fleshed out. The grounds around TOT are particularly nice. Not to mention it has the original TOT and not that ugly Gaurdians tower. All the sit down restaurants too.
And what!? You’ve never had Plaza Inn?
Consumer
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Honestly I've just never found myself over there for dinner. I suppose next time I visit (in 37 years) I'll have to make the effort to grab fried chicken.
Thinking about Disneyland food has got me in the mood for a Red Wagon corn dog. Possibly the best snack at the Resort. I would even settle for Hot Dog on a Stick if we had any of those out here.
Honestly I've just never found myself over there for dinner. I suppose next time I visit (in 37 years) I'll have to make the effort to grab fried chicken.
Thinking about Disneyland food has got me in the mood for a Red Wagon corn dog. Possibly the best snack at the Resort.
When they’re good those corn dogs are good! Other times the batter is a little chewy. Hopefully the chicken is still there in 37 years haha. Not sure it’ll match the hype though. The garlic cheesy pretzel bread I had on my last trip was really good. Just might be my new favorite snack at the park. Is a corn dog a snack? It’s more like lunch no?
Disgruntled Walt
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In 37 years, Tiana's children will have opened up food co-ops in every land in Disneyland.