Unpopular WDW Opinions

[Goofyernmost]

Are we talking about the same thing? The Falcon ride in GE currently is testing a lot of interaction with consequences. What they've found is that taking that to the extreme whereby a mistake can ruin the experience is going too far. They're in the process of dialing it back so that the consequences aren't "fatal." That's the kind of experience that would make a huge difference in Mission Space. There are events that are triggered by mistakes, but they aren't ones that affect the overall outcome of the attraction. As it stands, there's absolutely no reason to bother pushing the buttons in Mission Space. It's something they have the tech to fix, but they just haven't.

Well, I do hope they can figure that all out and maintain the proper balance, but, I would be lying if I said that I am more then just a tad skeptical. I guess we will see in about a year or so.

 

[13*Minute*Wait]

None of those are unpopular opinions. I'd say you'd probably get 70% to 80% agreement on every single one of them.

Actual unpopular opinions would be:

• Unless you're a registered guest or have a dining reservation, you shouldn't be allowed to visit resorts.

Earlier this year, my wife saw a sweater in Hollywood studios that she really liked, but they didn't have her size. I checked on the Shop Disney Parks App, and the only place left that had it was the gift shop at the Coronado. When we left the park, I drove over to the Coronado, told them the story, and they let us in. I went straight to the gift shop, bought the sweater, and then we left the resort.

Does your unpopular opinion rule out our situation from happening? We weren't staying at that resort (or any of them, actually) that particular weekend.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Earlier this year, my wife saw a sweater in Hollywood studios that she really liked, but they didn't have her size. I checked on the Shop Disney Parks App, and the only place left that had it was the gift shop at the Coronado. When we left the park, I drove over to the Coronado, told them the story, and they let us in. I went straight to the gift shop, bought the sweater, and then we left the resort.

Does your unpopular opinion rule out our situation from happening? We weren't staying at that resort (or any of them, actually) that particular weekend.

No, my complaint is actually pretty limited. It's only a problem at Animal Kingdom Lodge and the monorail resorts, especially during the holidays. People show up at those resorts just to mill about and take up space.

 

[ChrisFL]

I think the big problem with Mission Space, besides the upchuck factor on Orange, is that they placed emphasis on the guests participating in the "mission," but had no reward or consequences for just sitting back and doing nothing. It destroys any real sense of an immersive experience.

The problem is that due to the way the attraction is designed, they really couldn't have any consequences for not doing something...assuming the idea that "consequences" changes the ride itself.

What I mean is, all of the ride vehicles on the centrifuge should be operating identically for balance, making changes to the mission based on user input or lack of it, would probably throw off the balance of the pods. Disclaimer: I am not an engineer, but this is my theory.

NOW, having said all of that, with the green side never spinning, it would be much easier to implement, but then you'd have the problem of one ride having actual interactivity and the other not having interactivity.

Anyway, would it have been that difficult for the other buttons in the cabin to do more things before you launch?

 

[13*Minute*Wait]

No, my complaint is actually pretty limited. It's only a problem at Animal Kingdom Lodge and the monorail resorts, especially during the holidays. People show up at those resorts just to mill about and take up space.

Gotcha. Wasn't trying to be antagonistic, merely curious as to what would happen if Disney actually implemented that rule. I might be in the minority, but I've never considered going to a resort unless we were actually staying there or had dinner reservations. I don't understand why people would want to just go hang out at a random resort.

 

[geekza]

What I mean is, all of the ride vehicles on the centrifuge should be operating identically for balance, making changes to the mission based on user input or lack of it, would probably throw off the balance of the pods. Disclaimer: I am not an engineer, but this is my theory.

Yeah, that makes sense. Still not a great attraction.

 

[ChrisFL]

Yeah, that makes sense. Still not a great attraction.

Agreed, the problem is the way they designed it to begin with. They should have never gone the centrifuge route. They said that it's the way they train NASA astronauts, except that's problematic for two reasons.

One, 90% of people aren't fit enough to be NASA astronauts, and Two, when the astronauts do training in a centrifuge, from everything I've seen, they don't have a screen to trick their mind to think they're moving forward when they aren't which is where a lot of people's sickness happens.

It's ironic that flight simulators for YEARS have dealt with the problem of ensuring the screen activity matches up perfectly with the ride motion...otherwise people quickly feel sick. M:S makes the problem worse by making it feel like the motion you're supposed to be feeling is actually NOT the motion you are.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Unpopular on boards like these: Disney management is actually quite good, and all in all, we enjoy our trips these days as much if not more than those years ago.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I don’t care for World Showcase at all. Future World (even in its broken state) is more entertaining to walk around.

 

[geekza]

Here's an unpopular opinion: Walt Disney World should have stopped with two parks. Disney/MGM and, later, Animal Kingdom caused the neglect of Epcot and doomed Future World. Neither of the two later parks were worth it in the end.

 

[TwilightZone]

Here's an unpopular opinion: Walt Disney World should have stopped with two parks. Disney/MGM and, later, Animal Kingdom caused the neglect of Epcot and doomed Future World. Neither of the two later parks were worth it in the end.

Future world still would have been neglected if those two didn't open IMO. (disney's cheapo era)

 

[geekza]

Future world still would have been neglected if those two didn't open IMO. (disney's cheapo era)

Yeah, probably.

 

[danyoung56]

I'd call that an unpopular opinion.

 

[ChrisFL]

The idea of alcohol not being a good thing for Disney parks died in 1982 when Epcot opened.

I've never heard anyone say "We're only visiting Magic Kingdom because they serve that evil ALCOHOL at Epcot/MGM/DAK"

 

[LUVofDIS]

No, wait until they're 3 or 4 years old at least, then they'll actually be able to appreciate and enjoy it more.

I think parents should wait until the kiddies are 9 or older. I think it is a waste on any human younger than that.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I think parents should wait until the kiddies are 9 or older. I think it is a waste on any human younger than that.

I know this is unpopular opinions, and I respect yours, but the first two trips my parents took me to Disney were when I was 1 and again when I was 3. Had it not been for those two trips, I wouldn’t have had the passion for Disney that I do today, and I definitely wouldn’t be on these boards.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I know this is unpopular opinions, and I respect yours, but the first two trips my parents took me to Disney were when I was 1 and again when I was 3. Had it not been for those two trips, I wouldn’t have had the passion for Disney that I do today, and I definitely wouldn’t be on these boards.

I'm not going to correct you because there is nothing to correct, however, I am curious why you would say that. I never set foot in a Disney Park (WDW) until I was 35 years old. Since that time, over 35 years now (half my life) I have been to WDW 45 times, DL once, DL Paris once, and on this particular board since 2003. I don't understand why you think that you only got to like the place since you went when you were a toddler.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

I think parents should wait until the kiddies are 9 or older. I think it is a waste on any human younger than that.

I don't know about that. I remember specific things from when I was 3/4 ish and Disney was a big part of that (thank gawd).

 

[Goofyernmost]

I think parents should wait until the kiddies are 9 or older. I think it is a waste on any human younger than that.

I wouldn't say 9 is the ideal age, I have always said no younger then 6, but, there is no limit on the upper end. My thought was because, Disney is meant for all ages (except the very young) all participants should be able to enjoy it to the maximum degree. For parents that doesn't involve changing diaper, carrying a child around most of the day, so in other words, be able to walk along and stand in queue lines. They should be able to understand and comprehend most of what is going on around them, be able to take and understand instruction and have been taught to not be a pain to others. That takes the ability for abstract thought and reason. (sadly as of late a trait that would be good for parents as well) Of course, there are some younger then that able to reason and understand, but, not most. Most younger then that I have ever seen are self centered, uncaring about how they are looked upon, no cultural awareness at all and, put simply, can be a complete pain in the buttocks when exposed to that much stimulation. We went when the youngest was still 6. The whole family was able to have a good time, stay together for every experience and share those memories when we got home.

I know that many disagree and frankly, that is up to you, but, that is what and why I feel like I do. Just to make it clear, I no longer have that situation in either children or grandchildren. So y'all do whatever makes you happy.

 

[LaughingGravy]

Counter service alcohol is coming to MK in the next 3 years.

I prefer the term "Quick Service Alcohol" mentioned by someone else.