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

[EdmondD]

Nice work @huskies90 - now I'll do a public service of my own and give a response to each, showing why each is awesome....IN HAIKU FORM!

Dole Whip 10
Not even ice cream
But refreshing and tasty
Context is key here

Be Our Guest 8
Um, in the castle?
The theming is astounding
Food, eh, but so cool!

Parades 5
Yes, a chunk of time
But production values - Wow!
Songs, floats....impressive.

Poly 4
A Disney classic
For some, thoughts of their childhood
It takes us way back

Pandora 4
Pretty bad film, but...
Like stepping in the movie
At least something new

Jungle Cruise 3
Lasseter would say
You've got to embrace the kitsch!
Backside of water!

Fantasmic 3
First water curtains
Was groundbreaking way back when
There's still some "wow" there

Peter Pan 3
Yes, wait is insane
But flying over London!?
Also, new queue helps

Monorail 3
A bit run down, but...
¡Por favor manténgase...
That line takes us back

Dining Plans 3
We love the chance to
Order with impunity
Guilt-Free high spending!

Test Track 3
A great combo of
Technology, design, and
A thrill ride, in one

Meet and Greets 3
Meeting characters
Sets Disney apart - Mickey
Makes it all worth it

Dessert Parties 2
Unlimited sweets?!
And a dedicated view?!
Yeah, I'll splurge a bit

Frozen Ever After 2
The technology
Is neat, and where else
Can you go backwards?

Storm Along Bay 1
A sand-bottomed pool
And a deep lazy river
Plus good treats nearby

Tree of Life Lighting 1
This great park icon
Has now been plussed with effects
Lovely nighttime show

Small World 1
A message of peace
Written during the Cold War
Melts many a heart

Festival of the Lion King 1
Take iconic songs
And mix in flips, jumps, and tricks
And get a great show

Illuminations 1
The World Showcase
Provides a great backdrop for
Blowing out the lights

Figment 1
The upside down room
Is one of the great ride scenes
Kids love the skunk smell

Zebra Domes 1
No, not a souffle
But a tasty, sweet treat and
Resort specific

Boma 1
One of the truly
Unique dining options with
Savory dishes

60 Minute Waits 1
Relax in AC
Enjoy the queue while looking
For hidden mickeys

Tiki Room 1
Walt's original
With some great lines. Glad it's back
To the first version

Victoria and Alberts 1
The awards don't lie
The Prince does have clothes. How do
You say? Nonpareil

Ohana 1
You're tired of them, but
Ohana means family
Treat them with food here

Epcot 1
Reeling a bit, yes.
But the World Showcase still rules
Sights, sounds, tastes, and more

Akershus 1
Now with princesses
So eye candy to go with
Svinekotelett

Contemporary 1
Monorail resort
That stays very fresh and new
Location is great

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 1
It's hard to complain
When you see the joy in those
Little girls' faces

Chef Mickey's 1
You get to eat and
Meet Mickey while monorail
Whizzes overhead

Via Napoli 1
Water imported
To make pizzas legit - that's
Authenticity!

Star Wars 1
Maybe the most loved
Fictional world ever dreamt
Excited for it

Haunted Mansion 1
Imagineering's
Crowning achievement. I can't...
I mean....b-word, pleeeeease

Turkey Legs 1
Turkey is boring
But the secret is out and
Gimme some emu

Rivers of Light 1
A sorely needed
Nighttime show. Slow, quiet, and
Just right for this park

MVMCP 1
Yes, it's expensive
But no park ticket needed
Lots of great extras

Art of Animation 1
Values can be blah
But this one has more pizazz
Good bang for the buck

Mission Space 1
Not what we had hoped
But a pretty unique ride
Just don't lose your lunch

 

[igrsod]

I think Peter Pan, BOG dinner, Illuminations and Rivers of Light are my most over rated experiences. Just don't get the appeal at all.

 

[Auntie_Maim]

For me it's the fireworks shows. Yes, they're pretty, but to me fireworks are a "seen one, seen 'em all" thing. My only magical moment with fireworks was at DLR when DS and I were riding Big Thunder and the fireworks were going off just as we were climbing the first big hill. That was nice.

 

[AngiTN]

Nice work @huskies90 - now I'll do a public service of my own and give a response to each, showing why each is awesome....IN HAIKU FORM!

Dole Whip 10
Not even ice cream
But refreshing and tasty
Context is key here

Be Our Guest 8
Um, in the castle?
The theming is astounding
Food, eh, but so cool!

Parades 5
Yes, a chunk of time
But production values - Wow!
Songs, floats....impressive.

Poly 4
A Disney classic
For some, thoughts of their childhood
It takes us way back

Pandora 4
Pretty bad film, but...
Like stepping in the movie
At least something new

Jungle Cruise 3
Lasseter would say
You've got to embrace the kitsch!
Backside of water!

Fantasmic 3
First water curtains
Was groundbreaking way back when
There's still some "wow" there

Peter Pan 3
Yes, wait is insane
But flying over London!?
Also, new queue helps

Monorail 3
A bit run down, but...
¡Por favor manténgase...
That line takes us back

Dining Plans 3
We love the chance to
Order with impunity
Guilt-Free high spending!

Test Track 3
A great combo of
Technology, design, and
A thrill ride, in one

Meet and Greets 3
Meeting characters
Sets Disney apart - Mickey
Makes it all worth it

Dessert Parties 2
Unlimited sweets?!
And a dedicated view?!
Yeah, I'll splurge a bit

Frozen Ever After 2
The technology
Is neat, and where else
Can you go backwards?

Storm Along Bay 1
A sand-bottomed pool
And a deep lazy river
Plus good treats nearby

Tree of Life Lighting 1
This great park icon
Has now been plussed with effects
Lovely nighttime show

Small World 1
A message of peace
Written during the Cold War
Melts many a heart

Festival of the Lion King 1
Take iconic songs
And mix in flips, jumps, and tricks
And get a great show

Illuminations 1
The World Showcase
Provides a great backdrop for
Blowing out the lights

Figment 1
The upside down room
Is one of the great ride scenes
Kids love the skunk smell

Zebra Domes 1
No, not a souffle
But a tasty, sweet treat and
Resort specific

Boma 1
One of the truly
Unique dining options with
Savory dishes

60 Minute Waits 1
Relax in AC
Enjoy the queue while looking
For hidden mickeys

Tiki Room 1
Walt's original
With some great lines. Glad it's back
To the first version

Victoria and Alberts 1
The awards don't lie
The Prince does have clothes. How do
You say? Nonpareil

Ohana 1
You're tired of them, but
Ohana means family
Treat them with food here

Epcot 1
Reeling a bit, yes.
But the World Showcase still rules
Sights, sounds, tastes, and more

Akershus 1
Now with princesses
So eye candy to go with
Svinekotelett

Contemporary 1
Monorail resort
That stays very fresh and new
Location is great

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 1
It's hard to complain
When you see the joy in those
Little girls' faces

Chef Mickey's 1
You get to eat and
Meet Mickey while monorail
Whizzes overhead

Via Napoli 1
Water imported
To make pizzas legit - that's
Authenticity!

Star Wars 1
Maybe the most loved
Fictional world ever dreamt
Excited for it

Haunted Mansion 1
Imagineering's
Crowning achievement. I can't...
I mean....b-word, pleeeeease

Turkey Legs 1
Turkey is boring
But the secret is out and
Gimme some emu

Rivers of Light 1
A sorely needed
Nighttime show. Slow, quiet, and
Just right for this park

MVMCP 1
Yes, it's expensive
But no park ticket needed
Lots of great extras

Art of Animation 1
Values can be blah
But this one has more pizazz
Good bang for the buck

Mission Space 1
Not what we had hoped
But a pretty unique ride
Just don't lose your lunch

I bow to your impressive skills. You changed my mind on many. Thank you. Truly. You pointed out things I'd had forgotten after many trips under my belt. Sometimes we need to look at things from a newcomer's eyes again and we realize maybe they aren't so overrated after all.

 

[Katniss]

I may be a weirdo because I am seriously considering eating at Tony's next time just to see if it really lives up to all the bad hype it gets!

We really like it on our last trip. Kids thought the dessert was great too.

 

[Oneanne]

For truly over-rated, for me it's FEA... I thought the queue area was better than the ride itself. And while I totally get why it's a hit with it's target fan group, I really want Norway and Maelstrom back.

For things a lot of people like but I just don't get, it's a tie between Fantasmic and the Parades (except for Boo to You which I adore). Fantasmic is a one and done for me, at least it's contained in a theater where it doesn't impact my plans at all, but a couple trips ago I got stuck by Electric Light and it took weeks to get the music out of my head.

 

[EdmondD]

I bow to your impressive skills. You changed my mind on many. Thank you. Truly. You pointed out things I'd had forgotten after many trips under my belt. Sometimes we need to look at things from a newcomer's eyes again and we realize maybe they aren't so overrated after all.

Ha, well thanks! I actually don't like some of them (and there was one I removed because I didn't want to take the time to defend it!) but just thought I'd have some fun with it.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

Poly
It reminds me of the Brady Bunch goes to Hawaii episode.

I LOVE that episode. Best Brady ever. So want to stay at the Poly now.

 

[DVC_Dad_Canada]

BOG lunch..every time we try it food is cold and it takes forever.....

Why on God's green earth would you ever go back if you overpaid so much for a cold lunch?

 

[Katie's Mom]

Another vote for Poly... We saved up for this for a long time and got a great CL rate. Room was very outdated and there was never any room at the pool. We had to hunt down chairs on the beach every day and on some days there were not any. Not even one for the three of us to share. On a positive note CR and WL were awesome!

 

[DVC_Dad_Canada]

Poly
It reminds me of the Brady Bunch goes to Hawaii episode.

You say that like it's a bad thing. That's exactly WHY so many people love the Poly.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Toy Story Midway Mania.

For a while it had the longest wait in all of The World. Requires a first tier fastpass. And what do I get for waiting in line or using a valuable fastpass? An opportunity to frantically pull a little lever as fast as I can, wearing out my right arm. Then, at the end of the ride, I face the disappointment that all of my effort and energy has resulted in nowhere near the high score of the day.

 

[StraightToDumbo]

Cinderella's Royal Table without a question. We were so underwhelmed, and all the effort put in just to get in there. Yuck.

 

[huskies90]

Somehow I missed the person who said this. In order to be overrated it has to be something that the majority likes but you dislike, right? So who said 60 min waits are overrated? Does anyone actually like those? I guess maybe I'll have to read back to understand how that made the list cause I don't get it

I didn't judge them, I just tallied them up:

Anything with over a 60 minute wait. There are some good rides with those types of waits, but no ride is worth waiting that long (for me).

 

[absolutmey]

I have to say it's the character meet & greets. Nobody in my family likes them but everyone on here seems to LOVE them. I just can't get the thought out of my mind that there is a (possibly disgruntled) 20-something standing in an uncomfortable costume, trying to be cool with 1,000 people hugging him/her and taking pictures. I can't meet face characters either. All I think about is how they DON'T look like their characters. Both are weird for me.

I know ... flame on!

 

[MaC410]

I'm going to say something that hasn't been said yet I believe (did a quick scan of the thread). Hopefully I won't offend anyone! I've only been to Disney World once (so far) so everything was very hyped up for me. Out of all the main attraction type things I'd say the one that I didn't understand all the hype around was Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. It was a fun ride but I never felt like I was actually doing anything on the ride. I could rarely tell if I was shooting where I wanted to shoot. It just felt a little frustrating. We will go back on it on our next trip to try it some more though. Maybe I'll start to get the hang of it.

 

[brookmey]

Dole Whips. I just don't get the appeal. I tried one once and couldn't finish it, it was so bad. I much prefer the orange juice ice cream things in Adventureland.

 

[StraightToDumbo]

I know ... flame on!

Nope! I'm with you. I never wanted to do character meet n greets until my little ones started demanding it. It's creepy to me, and the face characters you can tell are annoyed by everyone touching their skin.

 

[Dracoa Dragoon]

Jungle cruise and Tiki room

Now that we're back to the original Tiki room...absolutely.

Same with Jungle cruise now that we have Animal Kingdom.

Figment.

BLASPHEMY.

 

[StraightToDumbo]

I know I wouldn't, but I see alot of Figment love here on the boards and just wonder..why? LOL

Figment is near and dear to my heart. In the 80's, EPCOT was a complete BORE except for Figment. It became my favorite character OF ALL TIME.