Those would be pretty much the same for me, although the Carousel of Progress...laugh if you must...tends to put my whole party to sleep.
CoP isn't exactly riveting but for whatever reason I love it. Maybe b/c I can remember it from when I was a kid. And at the time the final scene with the video game and the stove that responds to voice commands seemed so futuristic!
Now it just seems sad. But I'm not sure if I want them to update it- if that makes any sense.
I don't even know what to say about the Tiki room. Honestly, I'm not fond of it. I prefer Walt's version much, much, much more than this new one, and the Tiki goddess scared the begeezus out of my DS when he was little so this is a no go for us. I don't even want to tell you to try it once, although I do think you should make your own opinion. But if I had to choose between this and something else, I wouldn't waste your time.
Cosmic Rays has been hit or miss for me, but I have always wanted to try Columbia Harbour House. Unfortunately for me, I forget that they have wierd hours and sometimes close early, so I've never been able to make it there.
The train is fun and relaxing. Without revealing too much, I'll leave it at that.
Teacups. A no go for TK, but well loved by DH and my mom.
I think I'm going to put the train on my would like to list. I can't even visualize where the other train stations are (other than Main St).
I am totally down with the rest of this list, and dying to know how good the cheeseburger is at the Plaza compared to everywhere else. I have trouble eating red meat, but for some reason, a good old cheeseburger usually doesn't bother me. Thank goodness. What would we do without cheeseburgres???
I could seriously live on cheeseburgers!
great list!!
For me Wishes, Splash, Peter Pan and BTMRR would be on the must do list!!
on the neverdones, I absoutely agree with TK: the WDW Tiki Room is just sad. It would be ok on its own, but knowing the one in DL I knew what I was missing...
Also, I am not fond of Spectro, but I am not a parade person. I can't really see the point of it and somehow I was also underimpressed by its technology. You would think that nearly a decade after the year 2000 (which seemed like the distant future when I was a kid
) they would be able to have something more impressive. But I guess it is something you have to see at least once!
Actually I think the Teacups are rather mild as long as you don't also turn the teacup itself. The table rotates rather mildly and is a bit similar to a caroussel. But of course if you are really sensitive, you don't want to spoil your day!
The Astroorbiter is a fun ride, but gets long lines soon, so better do that early in the morning. You have quite a view from up there:
I think I have only three never dones in the MK: the Main Street vehicles (did those in DL and DLRP, but never in WDW), the Barnstormer and the Tomorrowland Speedway. The last one I have no intention of ever trying!!
Oh I think I forgot about BTMRR. I like it but probably not a must do for me.
I LOVE the Tiki Room in DL.
I don't know about the astro orbiter. Your pics are great but I'm guessing based on the angles that the little space ship thing twists and turns you around? It's not just a nice easy ride like Dumbo?
Oh, I've never done the Barnstormer or the Main St vehicles either!
Columbia Harbour House...meh. I tried it but I really think it is what I got which underwhelmed me.
You need to see Spectro at least once. It makes me so happy. I love the music, I love the floats, I just love everything about it.
I think I must be the only person who likes the Tiki Room. Don't get me wrong...the whole new management thing doesn't really do it for me but that part in the beginning when all the Tiki birds start to sing in harmony I get all warm and fuzzy inside. I also think of Walt's original idea of having a Tiki Bird restaurant and then that gets me thinking of Walt and all the wonderful things he made possible for generations and generations to enjoy. So yeah...I like the Tiki Room.
I think every adult should be obligated to ride Dumbo at least once. I felt most like a kid on that ride.
You will not be disappointed in Mickey's Philharmagic. It's delightful and my Mom's reaction to it will be in my heart forever.
I'm looking forward to riding Dumbo! Hopefully it doesn't turn into an international incident w/ someone yelling at me for being an adult taking up room on a kid ride!
Does Spectro use some of the floats from the old Main St Electrical Parade or is it all new?
Love the foreshadowing on your mom's reaction to Philharmagic!
Maybe I'll try Tiki Room... I really like how you described it!
LL, actually I agree with you: I love the Tiki Room - as Walt planned it!
The start of the show is great, but then the new management takes over and I just wish they would go away and let the birds do their thing!
I wonder why they don't get rid of the new management team? Nothing can compare to
Disneyland though. With the special Dole Whip stand and being able to take said Dole Whip into the nice cool theater with you?
A few years back we rode the Astro Orbiter at night during
MNSSHP ... it was so much fun (all that beer we had at the ESPN Club before arrival probably helped). There was no line to ride and it was a gorgeous evening - the MK looked so pretty from up there with all the lights and halloween decorations.
Beer always helps!
The views really do look amazing.
I agree, I love the first part. I have that song on the 4 Parks 1 World CD and I listen to the beginning and as soon as I hear Iago voice I skip the track.
I have to check that CD out!
I love the original Tiki Room too, but under new management is an abomination. My sister said the look of horror upon my face when Gilbert Gottfried started talking was something to behold.
This post is a funny way of joining your trip report, but hi! I'm not sure how I found it, but I've been lurking here for a couple of days. Your trip sounds like great fun!
Gilbert Gottfried is definitely capable of inspiring horror!
Glad to have you here!
I like all your must-do's (except maybe Dole Whips, they don't appeal to me
The rocket ship thing is Astro Orbiter. Lots of people don't care for it but I enjoyed it and the view was nice. I'd like to do that one at night.
You've never seen spectromagic
I don't know that I will ever do Tiki Room (although Stace threatened to take me) or Stitch (I will refuse to do this one!)
Awww...me too
Love your want to-do's! I like your night time list and good luck with the sword in the stone!
Dole Whips don't appeal to you? Do you like pineapple? Oh well, more for me!
Nope never seen Spectro. You like it?
I think I will stand strong with you on refusing to go on the Stitch ride.
I have to check out what rides are open during MNSSHP- I think only certain ones are. I may have to come back another night for my other night time items.
I'm with LL, love the Tiki room but do wish it was more like the original and not under new management, either. My boys did like them though...it's a catching tune...I enjoy it, it's cool, it's cute and I get to rest my feet!!!
And I second riding Dumbo...there is nothing lik eit (although, there is....Allaidan's carpet ride....) but I still say ride it!!!
LOVE Mickey's Phillharmagic.....love it!!!!
Tiki room is a nice rest. Will definitely have to keep that in mind depending on the weather. Oh how I hope it is so sunny that I need a cooling down break!
Do you hear me, weather gods?
on "nothing like Dumbo... oh wait, Aladin."
It's gotta be Dumbo. That's the classic!
Chelsea and I loved Columbia Harbor House.
There is no way I would EVER ride Astro Orbiter -- I want to hurl just looking at Flossbolna's pics! No way no how!
Why not the teacups? Do you not like the spinning?
I saw the Mr. Toad shout out!!!
Do you want me to tell you where to look?
Yes, please. Where is Mr. Toad hiding?
Flossbolna's pics make me a little queasy too but you can't beat the views!
CP, what did you eat at CHH? I'm just interested if you tried other things than I did. I had the fish and chicken combo thing and I didn't like it at all.
I always hear about the tuna sandwich there but since I don't like tuna that's not going to do it for me. But who knows, maybe I'd like Disney tuna!
). I'll have to see if I can fit that it. I know, with 10 days it shouldn't be an issue but you'd be surprised! 
) and then had the Brian Setzer (sp?) orchestra. This is a different group entirely. Still looking forward to seeing/hearing them! 
). Through a combo of DIS TRs I decided to compile lists of must-do's, never-dones and would like to do's.
