Unusual things you look forward to

[lilclerk]

I'm leaving for a solo trip on Saturday and whenever I think about this trip, I picture myself riding Universe of Energy. I'm not sure why, it's not my favorite Epcot attraction, though I certainly do enjoy it. But for some reason, I'm really looking forward to that ride. Maybe I'm nervous I'll wear myself out if I don't take some downtime on that ride :lol:
Is anyone else looking forward to anything random or unusual on their next trip?

 

[vcstr]

I love driving through the main gates and starting to see all the Disney street and directional signs - finally makes it feel real!

We've always either driven to Orlando from home (eep, 21+ hours) or rented a car at the airport so we're not on Disney transportation and it just feels like an ordinary drive until I start to see those mouse ears popping up all over the place!

Close second - landing in MCO on occasions when we fly and riding the.. shoot, I forget the name, the monorail-like thing that takes you to baggage claim. I know it's nothing to do with Disney but for me it's like the amuse-bouche to the rides to come!

 

[HopLow]

Whether we're staying there or not, I love hearing him say, "Aloha," on the monorail spiel at the Polynesian stop. I would also look forward to the smell of the Great Ceremonial House, but that's another thread... Poly Lobby Scent

 

[KCheatle]

The first walk down Main Street USA and any ride that has a song that will stick in my head, with the exception of It's A Small Word.

That's always my favorite too! When I first hit the center of Main Street and look up to see the castle. In fact, since having kids I get very emotional when I first see it every trip! I think it's because I still have memories of Disney World being the BEST PLACE EVER when I was a child and I am just so thankful that I have the opportunity to give those experiences to my children.

For what's it's worth, I also love the songs. My 6 year old daughter and I actually play a game where I sing the song and she has to guess the ride! She's pretty good - even when I switch it up and sing a song that's just in the movie but not part of the ride - she still gets it!

Side note: on the song thing, I currently have Golden Dream stuck in my head and have no idea why - maybe it's from all of the Epcot posts I've been reading recently??? :veryconfu

 

[CaptainShortty]

Seeing the beautiful sight of the Animal Kingdom Lodge sign, hearing the lobby music and visiting my friends at the front desk. There's nothing like being back home again. =)

 

[JIMINYCR]

An unusual thing? I like wandering into the Butterfly enclosure when it's been set up at Epcot.
So peaceful and colorful. It might take me away from the rides or the countries for a while but it's worth it.

 

[PhilharMagician]

Something I look forward too? Wow I look forward to the whole trip in general including the early morning ride to the airport. I guess the biggest things I look forward to are the smallest things we do. I really enjoy those last few steps in the evening as we stumble back to our room exhausted after having put 7 miles on the feet that day. Waiting for that first bus to come on our vacation to take us to the parks for the first time that trip. Sitting on a bench eating an ice cream or drinking a beer and looking up down and all around saying to myself that I am lucky being here. The rides, shows and food are all just plusses after that.

 

[mickey2008.1]

I'm going to stick with the OP for unusual things to look forward to. For me it's finding something that I have learned here on this site, last year it was house of innovation, next trip is to find the fire house in MK.