What is your Disney shameful secret?

[dhorner233]

"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money."

Yup, and that's why the company was constantly in debt until Mary Poppins came out and they made enough money to pay off Bank of America once and for all. It's why Roy Disney spent his professional life running around trying to secure money for Walt's dreams. I love the man but every dreamer needs someone to hold their feet on the ground long enough to keep from going broke. Ask yourself where the next attraction is coming from, or that 5th park everyone is yammering for. Or the money to invest in new movies, shows, etc. Or how about the R&D that gave you the laugh floor, turtle talk with crush or the free walking animitronic dinosaur. If this is all too much for you, I'm sure DisneyKremlin is just around the corner.

Speaking of shameful secrets; I guess you know that Walt had to declare bankruptcy once. He was always having a hard time keeping enough money to keep his dreams going.

 

[Thumper_Man]

My shameful secret. I wish Disney had more thrill rides. Yes I know they have some, but not enough to fulfill the thrill seeker in me. For this reason, DHS is my favorite park. They have RnRC and ToT. BTMRR & Space Mountain are just ok to me. Expedition Everest is fun, but not as much fun to me as RnRC is.

 

[klineyqueen]

I never rode on Kali River Rapids

I don't like Animal Kingdom very much - I always feel claustrophobic at that park.

I tear up over Disney commercials.

I don't like lights, motor, action stunt show.

 

[shell8558]

I think Animal Kingdom is a waste of time- can't stand it!!!
I dont like Illuminations.
If I ever ride the tea cups again, it will be too soon. Worst ride ever!

 

[bababear_50]

I'd rather eat a Dole Whip for breakfast than eat at any TS restaurant in Disney World.


Hugs Mel

 

[Tower]

I think Animal Kingdom is a waste of time- can't stand it!!!
I dont like Illuminations.
If I ever ride the tea cups again, it will be too soon. Worst ride ever!

Went to Animal Kingdom for the first time 3 weeks ago. Wow! What an Amazing Park! The kids learned so much! We can't wait to go back.
While I'm not a fan of the tea cups (Mad Hatter's Ride), there are several that I would classify as the 'worst ride ever'. But those are not even at any Disney Parks.

One more secret is that I have Daddy's 'Business Trip' in one of my tickers. Well, as much as I'm writing it off as a business trip to attend a conference, I'm going to at least one park to enjoy all by myself. A selfish day to enjoy a frozen banana (Disney tradition for me) and following more adult themes while there.
Can't wait!

 

[SgtClaymore]

I never got a chance to go on splash mountain!

 

[stasijane]

My favorite thing to do at the parks is to drink.....dont tell my mother.

 

[JennyWren]

Jeez...let's see...I really don't care for the fireworks shows, we usually watch Illuminations at least once because it's a highlight for DH, but I would be perfectly okay skipping it.

I pretend to be interested in non-Disney vacations, while secretly plotting ways to convince DH into Disney.

I really, really like the Jungle Cruise.

I'm also not very big on the AK, I think the money would of been better spent on something else, but DS likes it so I go...

I mourn the loss of Toontown, it was one of my favorite things. I actually spent a bit of money buying props were taken out of it and I have them in the corner of my living room...

That is probably enough of my deep, dark secrets for now.

 

[jasper1428]

Ok, I've been reading the boards for awhile, but finally decided to become part of it just to post on this one So here are my secrets
1-totally agree the whole tink comments
2-I have never tried a dole whip but strongly considering it after all the hype
3- I plan on printing all the disney secrets and looking at ALL of them on our next trip
5- I find that the best part of disney is experiencing the restaurants and food
8- Cant stand it when people use the walk away to have a family meeting! Is it that hard to walk over to the side?
9- I think those backpacks with the leash on it, that parents put on their kids is cruel but funny at the same time.
10- Last but not least, I spend WAY too much time on these boards, but totally grateful for all the info i've found

I so totally agree with this post
would also like to add my $0.02 on the adults only day -
I also hate the stroller moms/dads that use them as a lethal weapon.
I have only been to WDW once before and DH has never been and I'm sooo afraid he won't get it

I think that's it for now

 

[jasper1428]

just thought of another one
since booking my trip to WDW I have become addicted to DIS and planning

 

[thestevied]

Totally agee with everyone that says food is a huge part of the WDW trip. We plan our days in the park around what dinners we have booked up in specific restaurants!

 

[mendota]

Spending months planning the trip is half the fun for me

 

[KingK12]

I kinda have a thing for Snow White! LOL

 

[jog58]

I kind of have a thing for Jack Skellington. I am little weirded out by this LOL

 

[Tower]

Spending months planning the trip is half the fun for me

Gotta agree with this! DW does not touch the reservations for Disney. I look after all ADR's, accomodations, flights etc., and after consulting with her, I do the booking. Ultimately I'm the one paying for it anyway, so I do the work for it too. DW has agreed with 'most' of my choices.

 

[dhorner233]

Spending months planning the trip is half the fun for me

Me too! I know what I'm going to eat each day I'm in DW months before I get there!

Savor the anticipation!!!! There is a great book called The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoffmann where Pooh explains this. He says The Best Moment is the moment right before the honey hits your tongue!!

 

[kimbo0569]

definately love the planning part of it. for the most part, dh leaves all the vacation planning to me, no matter where we go. However, he knows that Disney is MY baby. I do try and get his input on dining choices. The only thing he says is a MUST do for him is O'Hana.

 

[brobrosmom]

Mine is not really a shameful secret but more that others make me feel that my love for Disney is a shameful secret. I've stopped telling family, friends, and coworkers when I've planned a Disney trip. And on our last trip in January DH and I purchased a DVC and the only ones who know are my fellow disers! I just had to share with someone!

 

[BearcatsFan]

My shameful secret? I was afraid to ride Space Mountain ... until last year ... when I was 38. After surviving , I rode TOT just to reinforce the fact that yes indeed, I was a grown-up and that I could handle these things.