In your opinion what is the most overrated thing in WDW?

[FlightlessDuck]

Dole Whips
Afternoon Parades
IllumiNations
The new Soarin'

 

[SaintsManiac]

Boardwalk and Yacht Club if I'm honest, not because I think they're terrible (they're beautiful and well-maintained!) but because when I was little it was the only place my parents wanted to stay year after year, and let me tell you I was so bummed to be surrounded by subtly-themed decor when I could see all the other movie/fantasy-themed hotels out there. Torture for a tiny kid!!

My then 5 year old was angry when we left POP on a split stay last trip. She's mad again this year because we are staying at Beach Club instead of POP. Even after explaining SAB she still wants the Hippy Dippy. Too bad, kid!

 

[Magpie]

Oh, my, what torture!! That's an example of a child (or anyone) having too much, so not enjoying and appreciating it!! I see lots of examples of this!

I think it's more a case of a child being dragged along to an adult's idea of a fun time. My mom's boyfriend once treated us to a fancy resort vacation in the Adirondacks. My mother remembers a 150 year old grand hotel with a stunning view and luxury like she'd never experienced before in her life. Me? I remember being very bored with it all. All they wanted to do was eat at fancy restaurants, attend concerts and shows, and "nap" (I once innocently asked my mum if she'd been jumping on the bed! ). They didn't even take me horseback riding!

Lovely vacation for them.

 

[AngiTN]

When people ask us, "Why do you keep going back to Disney, year after year?" here's what my husband says...

"Do you have a cottage? Why do you keep going back to the same lake, year after year? Haven't you done everything there is to do? Doesn't it get boring?"

And the answer is, of course it doesn't get boring! That cosy familiarity is exactly what makes the summer cottage so appealing.

Not every vacation is about expanding our horizons or experiencing new things. Some vacations are about relaxing, playing, revisiting old favourites, eating well and taking a nap every afternoon.

We don't have a cottage, but we've got Annual Passes to Walt Disney World, and - for us! - it's the same thing.

If we said we were going up to a cottage for a week, even if it was the sixth time we'd gone that year, everyone would just tell us to have a nice time. No one would criticize or imply that we needed to visit the "real" world instead.

And we have the same conversations with people about trips to Disney. We go 5, 6 times a year so everyone asks us, each time they see us, either "when did you go to Disney last?" or "when is your next trip to Disney?" They have at least stopped asking why we go back again and again after all these years. They are just used to it. But I do continue to find it funny that no one ever questions when someone takes a beach vacation to the same spot every summer but take a trip to Disney every year and the first response is "Again?"

It annoys me deeply when people put value judgments on how other people choose to relax and play. And yes, I'm also quite perplexed as to why this person would even be on the DisBoards in the first place. Is this their idea of a fun hobby? Sneering at people? I'd rather spend my time with the obsessed Disney fanatic over that kind of person, any day of the week.

Yes, yes it is.

 

[noblemaidenfair]

Sci-Fi Diner. The idea of it is cool, but my experience is that the food is meh and I don't like the idea of my husband (there were 3 of us) sitting behind me and/or having strangers sit behind/in front of me at dinner. Don't need someone else's hair over my table.

 

[noblemaidenfair]

Yes, yes it is.

And we have the same conversations with people about trips to Disney. We go 5, 6 times a year so everyone asks us, each time they see us, either "when did you go to Disney last?" or "when is your next trip to Disney?" They have at least stopped asking why we go back again and again after all these years. They are just used to it. But I do continue to find it funny that no one ever questions when someone takes a beach vacation to the same spot every summer but take a trip to Disney every year and the first response is "Again?"

We only go once a year (*only* - ha!) but I find my coworkers and friends asking me for advice when they go, or talking to me about it when they get back because they know that I'll appreciate how much fun they had, especially if they didn't think they were "Disney people" (in their words) before going!

 

[MrsDuck]

Food and Wine.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Also, to answer the original question - for me, it's Space Mountain. Every few years I try it again, thinking maybe I was wrong, and I end up walking off it with a splitting headache. It's loud, dark, my eyes don't have time to adjust so I never see anything, and it's way too bumpy. I joke that my favourite way to ride Space Mountain is on the People Mover.

Usually Space Mountain is a 1 time only during a trip thing for me for those reasons you have. I'm jerked around and it's quite bumpy. My husband enjoys that ride though much more than I do so last time we went I sent him off to go on that ride by himself and I kicked back on the PeopleMover at least twice in a row

 

[jdisnut]

Me and the kids are too wrapped up in the Disney lore to notice the small things at the hotel. I don't require much from the hotel.. comfy bed, coffee maker, towels, hot water... pool.. place to grab a quick bite..

I appreciate this sentiment, but considering the sizable premium we pay to stay at Disney-owned hotels, I don't think it's unreasonable to want quality accommodations. There are other benefits to stay on property, which sway the calculation, but I stand by my initial point.

I'll be at the Dolphin for four nights next week!

 

[DLgal]

I appreciate this sentiment, but considering the sizable premium we pay to stay at Disney-owned hotels, I don't think it's unreasonable to want quality accommodations. There are other benefits to stay on property, which sway the calculation, but I stand by my initial point.

I'll be at the Dolphin for four nights next week!

Okay, can I ask you a question? What amenities does Swan/Dolphin provide that Disney moderates/deluxes don't, besides 2 free bottles of water per day (for which there is a service charge anyway, so they are not free)? Swan/Dolphin also charge for parking.

I actually stayed at Dolphin last trip, and have stayed at Swan in the past, only due to lack of availability at the Epcot area deluxes. Sure, I paid less (although not significantly less...all in I paid $329/night for Dolphin last October). I use the Disney military discount so can get 40% off Deluxes when there is availability.

I like S/D. If it's a choice between those or a Disney moderate at the same price, I'm choosing S/D. However, the line gets blurred when I'm comparing to the Epcot deluxes. I at least get queen beds as a minimum at all those. Linens and beds are similar quality (Dolphin's Sweet Sleeper bed is super overhyped...it was okay). Also, DME is a big positive for me. I love not having to get my bags and I LOVE resort airline check in. I also love the convenience of magic bands and charging to the room. You lose all that at S/D.

I just wonder, what are the tangible things that make S/D "better" than Disney resorts, to you? For me, the toiletries were not nearly as good as H2O Plus Sea Marine line. The TV in our Dolphin room was TINY and didn't get actual HD channels, the bathroom vanity area only had one sink...etc.

 

[AngiTN]

Okay, can I ask you a question? What amenities does Swan/Dolphin provide that Disney moderates/deluxes don't, besides 2 free bottles of water per day (for which there is a service charge anyway, so they are not free)? Swan/Dolphin also charge for parking.

I actually stayed at Dolphin last trip, and have stayed at Swan in the past, only due to lack of availability at the Epcot area deluxes. Sure, I paid less (although not significantly less...all in I paid $329/night for Dolphin last October). I use the Disney military discount so can get 40% off Deluxes when there is availability.

I like S/D. If it's a choice between those or a Disney moderate at the same price, I'm choosing S/D. However, the line gets blurred when I'm comparing to the Epcot deluxes. I at least get queen beds as a minimum at all those. Linens and beds are similar quality (Dolphin's Sweet Sleeper bed is super overhyped...it was okay). Also, DME is a big positive for me. I love not having to get my bags and I LOVE resort airline check in. I also love the convenience of magic bands and charging to the room. You lose all that at S/D.

I just wonder, what are the tangible things that make S/D "better" than Disney resorts, to you? For me, the toiletries were not nearly as good as H2O Plus Sea Marine line. The TV in our Dolphin room was TINY and didn't get actual HD channels, the bathroom vanity area only had one sink...etc.

I am right there with you. I heard all the time how much better S/D was over a Disney Deluxe, and how much cheaper. I stayed at both last year. It was not only not better, it was not a lot cheaper. About the same quite honestly and not much cheaper. Sure, if you have points you can use them but we don't. So that doesn't apply. They don't offer AP discounts either, and Disney does. So I guess I just didn't see where they were leaps and bounds better than Disney. They were just another option and we were glad to give them a chance when we couldn't get in at the other Epcot resorts during F&W.

Otherwise, I do agree. A Disney Deluxe Resort is not a Real World Deluxe Resort. I think everyone knows that. I don't think anyone claims they are. I don't think they claim to be anything but the best level of Resort Disney offers. And when you are talking about what Disney offers, they are the best they have. So I am not sure why folks feel the need to complain about them not being what they claim to be.

 

[bladiator]

I feel silly by all these illuminations posts on here. I was like in tears when I saw it, I thought it was so beautiful lol!

Don't feel silly! Let's you and me watch Illuminations together and cry like little babies.

What's "fake" about a great meal at Narcoossee's or California Grill?

Oh man, captured my two favorite dining spots in one shot!

If we said we were going up to a cottage for a week, even if it was the sixth time we'd gone that year, everyone would just tell us to have a nice time. No one would criticize or imply that we needed to visit the "real" world instead.

Yes! I have a co-worker that planned beach trips every year, and by that I mean, find a great resort, then every morning, take your book down to the beach and read all day by the water. BOOOOORING! Except that's what she liked. How is that given the green light and going to WDW every year "ridiculous"?

Dole Whips
Afternoon Parades
IllumiNations
The new Soarin'

Alright. You and me are going to have to take this outside. (Except for the parades part)

 

[Irish_Mike]

"Old" Fantasyland - pretty much everything from Liberty Square to Princess Fairytale Hall. Crowded and hot with rides that just don't interest me (nor do I see the appeal of 70+ minutes for Peter Pan).

 

[Disney & ME]

I feel silly by all these illuminations posts on here. I was like in tears when I saw it, I thought it was so beautiful lol!

Illuminations has a special spot in my heart too because I remember the 2000 show and the special music for that performance. It makes me tear up whenever I see the show.

 

[Rickat96]

I too remember running out the front gate trying to escape the Electric Parade music- Then our first grandson- I abosolutley remember his smile and all of the pointing at the floats as they went by. Parade is gone, as much as I hated it, I now have a new memory of the parade and a much different perspective of the value of the time with my family, rather then the cost of the trip.

 

[amberpi]

Don't feel silly! Let's you and me watch Illuminations together and cry like little babies.

Can I come and I'll bring the drinks? I love Illuminations.

 

[momto4obkids]

I am right there with you. I heard all the time how much better S/D was over a Disney Deluxe, and how much cheaper. I stayed at both last year. It was not only not better, it was not a lot cheaper. About the same quite honestly and not much cheaper. Sure, if you have points you can use them but we don't. So that doesn't apply. They don't offer AP discounts either, and Disney does. So I guess I just didn't see where they were leaps and bounds better than Disney. They were just another option and we were glad to give them a chance when we couldn't get in at the other Epcot resorts during F&W.

Otherwise, I do agree. A Disney Deluxe Resort is not a Real World Deluxe Resort. I think everyone knows that. I don't think anyone claims they are. I don't think they claim to be anything but the best level of Resort Disney offers. And when you are talking about what Disney offers, they are the best they have. So I am not sure why folks feel the need to complain about them not being what they claim to be.

We have never stayed here, but we are trying it out this trip for a few nights.

I ended up getting it for Thanksgiving and the Friday after on priceline for 131.00 a night including all fees.

We are staying in the Swan and I'm sticking my adult kids in the Dolphin!


I feel like for that price it's an excellent deal. No way would I pay the other rates I see out there though.

 

[momto4obkids]

So I may need to go hide in a corner after I say this, but 'Ohanas bread pudding is sooo overrated! It was okay.

If you want amazing bread pudding that will blow you away, go to Raglan Road.

 

[Dsnygrl1205]

Rock n Roller Coaster

I mean it's ok. The launch is fun but the rest? Nah. Over an hour wait for a ride that's just over a minute long.
I wish they would level it and build a coaster like California Screamin'.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

Rock n Roller Coaster

I mean it's ok. The launch is fun but the rest? Nah. Over an hour wait for a ride that's just over a minute long.
I wish they would level it and build a coaster like California Screamin'.

This is a great answer. The launch is it and the rest of it is meh. It also slams my head around. If I could just do the launch I would.