Thanks, Muushka! Of course, these are my ratings predominantly based on thrills--there are emotional aspects of each ride to consider, as well. There's something comforting about settling down into the seat on POTC, and though it's been many years since I experienced it, I always was in awe when I rode Storybook Land in DL. . .as an adult.
And you have to love a ride at Disney that you might end up dumped in the water as everyone loads and unloads. 
I don't have any recollection of riding it as a kid although I can't imagine that we didn't but I love it now and it gives me a little better appreciation of Walt's enjoyment with trains. 
I also had the earrings pounded into my ears and one ripped off (not my ear but the earring came off!) on SM in France! I have a great dislike of any coaster that has the pull down collar and head support area that pins you in between it. I seem to be just the right height that my head bounces back and forth between it.
I cant back out from a challenge though, so I am up for the 5 ride and more
I get a kick out of it hearing her
I finally pinned Mr Muush down for vacation in Dec. I'm calling tomorrow (hope it's not too late) to book
Sun Dec 1 thru Fri Dec 6. Looking forward!
I'm an avid coaster fan, having ridden coasters around the U.S. and other attractions such as the 162-ft drop via bungee cord at Carowinds. Here's how I rate the rides at WDW:
#1: RnRC - fastest, most thrilling of all the coasters. 0-60 in under 4 seconds then it goes right into two separate 360-degree loops. My fave.
#2: EE - tough call between this and ToT, but it gets the nod due to the backward plummet. I don't find it particularly scary in any respect, but the Yeti near the end (even if you can't see it, there is virtual darkness for a couple of seconds and the loud roar of the Yeti which you can't miss) might upset those who felt A Bug's Life was too scary.
#3: ToT - love the unknown aspect since each ride is a little different. The queue might be unsettling to little kids, and the Twilight Zone music in the near dark on the trip down to the chute still makes me tingle (I watched TZ as a kid), but the ride itself is a hoot and since nothing jumps out at you makes it less threatening.
#4: Test Track - though a very non-scary ride and mostly a benevolent one, I love the acceleration around the track after you get outside. Nothing like doing 60 mph with the wind blowing through your hair!
#5: All the rest: None of the others stand out much to me as being terribly scary or particularly thrilling. Space Mtn is far bumpier to me than TMR, and the seating on the former hurts my back. Splash Mtn is pretty cool, only the seats and cushions have a very sour, sweaty smell to them from years of dampness. I tend to avoid that ride anymore. Smaller kids would enjoy the new Ariel ride in New Fantasyland. Star Tours is a real hoot with the new 3D addition and not scary at all, just bumpy. Finally, in one cautionary tale, I wouldn't recommend the Dinosaur ride in AK as the animatronic dinos in that one tend to scare people as a couple of them come right at you. My 12-yr old daughter had the bejeebers scared out of her a few years back and still won't go on it!
I didn't think the old ST was as head-poundingly and back-achingly troublesome as SM, and the newer version seems even less so if that's possible. There are a few jolts, but since you aren't jerked around corner as on SM, that makes ST a much more enjoyable ride experience.
I love, love, love Storybookland Canal BoatsI adore Storybook Land! Ride it every time there - as an adult.
Love Xmas at the Lodge, I especially love after coming home from MVMCP and just hopping on the boat all tuckered out.
I love, love, love Storybookland Canal Boats
Just booked for 3 nights after the 4 day Dream Dec 12-15th
My first Christmas experience at the World was just a couple of years ago, and it was spectacular. The Lodge is gorgeous, the Osborne Lights amazing, and MVMCP parade is pure happiness. We've never stayed at the World after a cruise, though we've done (and will do in July) the opposite. I wish Walt had planned the Storybook Land boat ride for the World, too.I love, love, love Storybookland Canal Boats
Just booked for 3 nights after the 4 day Dream Dec 12-15th
My first Christmas experience at the World was just a couple of years ago, and it was spectacular. The Lodge is gorgeous, the Osborne Lights amazing, and MVMCP parade is pure happiness. We've never stayed at the World after a cruise, though we've done (and will do in July) the opposite. I wish Walt had planned the Storybook Land boat ride for the World, too.
We hope to do a day trip to the big island and see the volcano. It is publicized as a 16 hour tour - the next day may just need to be a spa day! 
Good Morning Groupies!
Once agin, I've fallen VERY behind, but have spent time this morning getting caught up. I'm certain I won't remember everything.....
I'm really excited as I read through everyone's December plans. DDad and I will miss many of you as we've scheduled Dec. 13 - 21 for our trip. I think tea pot will be there with family - we'll have to schedule a 'mini-meet'! Eliza, have you settled on a date yet?
Our Aulani trip is looming on the horizon. My daily countdown is showing 22 days.
I planted the top of a pineapple about 8 years ago. I've faithfully watered and fed my dear plant. DDad has trimmed, potted and re-potted. We take it outdoors in the heat of the summer and bring it in in the winter. Lo and behold - my pineapple is having a pineapple! I figure it it will mature while we're in Hawaii.
