Late to the show as usual. I love the immersiveness and "forest" feel, along with actual waterways and waterfalls. The Tangled bathroom area falls into this as well. I just got back from DL and loved the small creek by Winnie the Pooh and the water features around the park. Adds life and the pleasant sound of running water. I didn't care for DCA's LM but that was because there was no themed exterior. FLE's LM, while no Haunted Mansion, is a fun ride with a nice queue. Portions of the ride could be better but it is still fun. I believe that the SDMT will be the anchor for the whole area. Once completed, it will tie it all together.
Could it be better? Yes. I think another dark ride as good as, if not better than, LM would have been a better addition than the restaurant. Truly adding capacity while fitting into the area. A trackless dark ride like, oh, say, Mystic Manor, would have been enjoyed. Yeah, I know. I'm just dreaming here but it still would have been awesome.
I disagree with a poster on the first page who said that the Disney meet-n-greets are enjoyed by all and thus the original plans would have worked. Imagine if all they had was a series of meet-n-greets. That would have been a waste.
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