How many of yall have done this....

[jimmytammy]

Our first trip in 99 I was amazed at how the architecture was at WDW, how Imagineers made things work and look so real. But in 00 I quickly found myself looking at ceilings and such on rides, things you arent really supposed too notice and the magic began to slip away for me.

Now, I dont look at those things that shouldnt be seen anyway anymore or if I do see them I get them outta mind to focus back on the magic. All in all WDW has done a great job of helping me forget the world outside the gates for a few days.

So my question, crazy as it is, have you ever experienced something like this at WDW?

 

[kilee]

At the attractions I'm definetly looking for all the small little things. That means the walls, seats, ceilings. Things like that-- however it hasn't lost the magic for me.

Maybe you need to make your next trip something like 30 days long-- and submerse yourself everyday .

 

[Claudia Kellenberger]

Yes - I've done things like that, but it tends to INCREASE my feeling of magic. I am totally in awe of how the Disney Imagineers have put things together.

After 9 visits to Disney World, you might think I would get bored with all that magic...but Noooooo.

 

[Jennasis]

I must admit, I am one who notices things like "EXIT" signs in the middle of Splash mtn, or POTC, or even IASW. I notice the backdrop (ie walls) behind the scenery...I notice the buzzing sounds coming from the animatronics as they move....and even see the rails hidden beneath the boats that guide them.

Doesn't diminish the magic. It just makes me appreciate everything else so much more.

 

[wannabee princess]

I try not to notice those things. I try to live in the moment of magic and ignore the other circumstances. This filters down to the wait in line. I try to remember that the end of that wait is going to give me joy and know that everything good comes to those that wait!

 

[YCFAN]

My husband is an engineer and works on very large equipment. When we go on rides he's always looking at the tracks, the pulleys, etc. It drives me crazy!! I DON'T WANT TO KNOW!! It takes some of the magic out of it. He still looks but I try my best to ignore him.

 

[jimmytammy]

Its good to know Im not the only one

I am a bldg contractor/carpenter so I think thats where I that tendency for me to notice things comes from. Or maybe Im just nosey.

At any rate, I like kilee's idea. 30 days at WDW. Yeah I could get used to that

 

[lentesta]

Hey jimmytammy,

You're in Burlington? I'm in Summerfield. We'll have to chat sometime.

I've had a couple of behind-the-scenes tours of the parks, and it only reinforces for me how much effort goes into pulling off a typical day at Walt Disney World. If you've ever seen the detail the Imgineers put into the emergency exits at the Haunted Mansion, you know what I'm talking about.

Sincerely,

Len

 

[oogieboogie]

I'm one who is constantly amazed at the amount of detail and thought the Imagineers put into a ride/show/building.

Even the simplest things are given great thought. For example, I'm simply amazed that they would take time to put special themes to simple trash cans.
Think about it... something you take for granted is there... an object that evokes grossness in your mind... but each trashcan has a different style to it, from park to park, even land to land. Each resort's trashcan is themed to their resort's theme.

Also the exit signs... they're always themed in the particular manner of their attraction. At the Great Movie Ride, the exit signs have a slight chinese look to them, in keeping with the architecture of the building.

To me, it just adds to the magic. I've even taken pictures of these simple objects, because I've never seen any other theme park take such great lengths to make you believe that you are in another world.

 

[mousebrat]

I tend to notice everything as well. I would really recommend going on some of the tours. We found that they just openly discuss some of the utilitarian aspects of the parks and the attractions. It has a strange way of drawing your attention back to the magical details in everything. There's also something to going behind the scenes - stepping back into the themed areas is really an experience.

 

[Ecdubfan]

I find myself checking out little things all of the time. I can't wait for the opportunity to do one of the Behind the Scenes tours. It makes me help appreciate the magic by seeing the immense effort that goes into creating the magic.

 

[EeyoreJMH]

As one who walked the track of and cycled vehicles through The Great Movie Ride countless times while working there in college, I find I still notice the structural qualities of all the WDW rides-- and it doesn't diminish my awe However, even though I've seen how the Witch appears from below, she's still a bit intimidating to me! (and let's not talk about that Alien when cycling a vehicle through alone--yikes!). ;-)