My take on disappointing rides...
I want to preface my rant by saying I am a die hard Disney fan and will be going on my 38th trip in November. However, you have to wonder what people are thinking with some of the crappy rides that still exist. What makes me scratch my head even more are the new attractions, that started from scratch, that are disappointing. Here are my disappointments...
Magic Kingdom:
1. Stitch's Great Escape-way too scary for children, too boring for adults
2. Tomorrowland Indy Speedway-the only thing worse than this ride are the
fumes you smell when you walk by
3. Jungle Cruise-classic ride but the fake animals look like they are from the
stone age...don't be afraid to put a coat of paint on them
Epcot:
1. The Seas with Nemo & Friends-with a clean slate this is what they come
up with...All I kept thinking was 'ok...when is the cool stuff supposed to
happen. Huge disappointment.
2. Imagination-Get rid of Eric Idle and bring back the man with the hat...
Not at all funny and lacking the fun tone it once had.
3. The Universe of Energy...enough of the attempts at humor and bring
back the original reason why they built it...education and wonder.
MGM:
1. Star Tours-once the coolest ride, 15 years ago, is not in need of a
major overhaul...come on George, use some of that newly minted
Star Wars money and step up to the plate with an original idea that
will blow us away
2. The Great Movie Ride-a much needed overhaul is needed to a boring
story line...this could be a fantastic ride if the imagineers could get a
hold of it.
Animal Kingdom:
This is a little different situation. With EE becoming one of the must see rides, it is clear that this could be a direct shot at Busch Gardens. MORE
COASTERS!!! Disney could add 2-3 more coasters and create a destination spot with Animal Kingdom instead of EE, the Kilimanjaro Safari, and a bunch of filler.
Also, add a real outdoor food atmosphere with foods that better reflect the park instead of the usual pizza, hamburgers, and fries.
Sorry for ranting, but these are just a few things that I needed to get off my chest. Thanks for the opportunity to speak.