rentayenta
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2007
Oooo, I love waking up to an update. I wholeheartedly agree with you, I found The Little Mermaid ride to be underwhelming. Maybe it was just too hyped up. I think the animatronics in POTC are much better.
Have just thoroughly caught up PIO.
I have to say Aladdin was a trip highlight for us when we went to DL in 09. The genie is absolutely hilarious and I love how many of the jokes are current to what is happening in the world.
I think you have definitely put your camera to good use during the show, stunning captures.
I think you totally should have bought that mug, silly woman. It's adorable.
The lights at night at Carsland look spectacular. I mean really really amazing. And the desert mountain thingies (for want of a better word ) look so real and wonderful. You have really done an amazing job of capturing the feel of the place at night.
Thanks for all of the imagery, I'm loving it.
Exceedingly late catching up but not too late..wonderful pics and story as always. I always think you must be a great person to have as a friend-you'd always be laughing when with you but you are so caring too.
On Ariel we also were underwhelmed- the displays were colourful and detailed but yes felt too static-like we were slowly just riding past dioramas-it didn't have the "pizzaz" most of Disney has though I can't quite put my finger on the difference to say, the older dark rides. The scenes all seemed very plastic models or something and I think the ride could date or look tatty quickly if its not refreshed frequently. I can't wait to get to Carsland one day-they have done such a good job with the theming day and night. Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.
Oooo, I love waking up to an update. I wholeheartedly agree with you, I found The Little Mermaid ride to be underwhelming. Maybe it was just too hyped up. I think the animatronics in POTC are much better.
All caught up again.
I absolutely LOVE that castle mug! I will be seeking one of those out next time I go!
Loved the Carsland shots! I really can not wait to get there (whenever that may be, one day). That seagull shot is amazing! Such an awesome photo!
I completely forgot we rode that ride! Shows you what an impression it leaves! Although I am looking forward to seeing the queue for the WDW version. Your pictures were great though!
Somewhat lurking on this report. Loving it though! So much fun. Great use of the trash can. I'm Mikey was smart to do that.
Wow, I'm sorry everyone was so disappointed with the Little Mermaid ride. I liked it. I like the music and everything was colorful. But, true, you don't get anything special like flying in Peter Pan or the wild ride effect with the Toad.
There was never a line. I went on it like 5 times! I hope they like it better in DW since they made such a long interactive queue like you are going to be in line for this ride a long time. No queue. No line in Disneyland.
I forgot to comment you about your pictures from the LM ride which are very great. The scene during Under the Sea with all the sea creatures are very clear. I have tried to take pictures in that area of the ride and I have some with blurry scenes.
Here is one of my pictures from the LM ride when I rode it at the MK. As you know that both attractions at the MK and DCA are the same.
The picture of the bird bath is so amazing while it is so clear.
Once again, great captures. I enjoyed the LM because the children adored it! Not having to line up also helps! Even though I enjoyed it I also get the feeling that it's just lacking that 'something'. I couldn't quite put my finger on it as the ride had so much colour and detail. Maybe it felt 'rushed'?!?
Thanks Bret.
How cool......you have a picture from the MK ride. Are there any differences at all???
The ride experience at the MK is exactly the same as the DCA when you rode it during your trip. The only difference between the two is the outside theme while the DCA version is more of a aquarium style building while the MK is based on Prince Eric Castle. When I first heard that the LM ride was going to the MK based on the DCA version, I thought that they would a different experience. But when I rode it during a surprise sneak peek during my trip that it was the same ride experience. I wasn't that disappointed of the ride experience, I was excited to see that both versions were exactly the same. I will tell you about my experience of the LM ride at the MK later on my trip report.
Wonderful pics! I hope the show sticks around for a long time so I can see it someday.
Great shots of the World of Color show Princess!!!
I find it hard to believe you are old enough to remember Sunday evenings with Walt!!
I have only seen World of Color once and not from a front and center seat. You miss most of the show if you are not sitting front and center. Yet, I never cared enough to go back and see it again!!!! Last month I was there for 8 days and meant to see it but for some reason it didn't make the cut!
Yet I went on that Little Mermaid ride 5 times!!! I know I'm a little late but here is one of my cousin's picture from the ride:
Ah...WOC! And as ever captured so beautifully.
I don't know what it is about the show but I got that spine tingly feeling when I first saw it. Maybe it's the beautiful music arrangement, who knows. But it sure did pack an emotional punch for me. Thank you for sharing and bringing back wonderful memories.
I certainly have a soft spot for WOC since that's when DH proposed Besides that though, I did really enjoy the show and thought the effects were wonderful! Uhh... no pun intended
Awesome pictures from WoC during your trip. It does make a big difference when you have a longer lens when you get the close up shots of the show while I used the shorter lens.
Very nice pictures PiO.