When Is Enough, Enough?

[MikeWazowski]

There are so many rides and attractions that I have seen over and over again, that just don't do it for me anymore.

Like:

Carousel of Progress
Tomorrowland Speedway
It's a Small World _
Pirates of the Caribbean
Body Wars
Living With the Land
El Rio del Tiempo __
Maelstrom _
Any World Showcase Movie
Backlot Tour
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

These are some of my favorite rides, but I've seen them so many times with out any changes that I could narrate the shows. When do you think they should either call it quits or just redesign a ride? If it was'nt for long lines I would probably see everything in a park in an hour because I have been skipping so many shows and rides.

 

[wuv tigger]

Since the average WDW customer probably only goes a couple of times in a lifetime we Disney freaks have to suffer for their lack of enthusiasm

David

 

[MomofKatie]

I look at these as treasured classics to revisit each time I go to WDW... I liken it to classic movies- you've seen "Gone with the Wind" or "Snow White" dozens of times, but you don't want to change them just because they are familiar! They are great the way they are! Too much tinkering with a classic takes away the things that make it great. If you don't want to see them yet again, don't. But there are plenty of folks who love them just the way they are.

 

[PattnFmly]

Thank you MomofKatie for putting it so nicely! I agree with you wholeheartedly. By the by, I still mourn the World of Motion. Test Track is nice, but it's not really my thing. Ah well.

 

[RyMickey]

MikeWazowski -

You are not the only one. I used to love the Indiana Jones show, but how many times can you be "fooled" by the audience member (trying to be as vague as possible so those who haven't seen it won't be upset).

Same goes with the backstage tour. Catastrophe Canyon just doesn't do it for me anymore. We usually skip both of these when we go and don't plan on seeing them again until there's a change (although we'll probably do the Backlot Tour this next time since there is a slight change with New York Street being closed)

That being said, I can actually live with everything else. I still get a kick out of seeing the hairy leg on the pirate, the elephant head shaking back and forth in It's a Small World, and I love singing along with "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" on Caroussel of Progress.

RyMickey

 

[MomofKatie]

RyMickey, you do have a point. There are Disney attractions, and then there are Disney classics! Some of the OPs list are just attractions. I could do with a bit of an update of the Indy show or Backstage tour. But for the greats- the Disney classic rides and shows that are the reason people go to Disney parks in the first place- let's just leave well enough alone, shall we?

 

[carone0318]

Remember to some these attractions are "old hat" but to the upcoming generations, like my 2 little kiddos, these are brand new. I hope that they don't change.

I have never done catastrophy canyon, body wars or have seen any of the films from the countries (with the kids.) My kids aren't ready for it. Well, my soon to be 8 dd is now ready, but my fraidy cat 3 yr old ds is nowhere near ready.

Let's not change everything too much now!

 

[The Sweetness]

*sometimes* a different vacation can be a good thing. I havent been to WDW in about 5 years, and even though there may only be a handfull of new attractions, Ill still love it, as Ive had time to start to miss my favorites. There are so many theme parks in FL, not to mention the country, Its okay to switch things up a bit, isnt it?

 

[jann1033]

personally i like a few year break tween visits since I am amazed by everything again...otherwise I'd probably feel the same as the op so good thing i live far away and can't afford to many trips to wdw( haha).
there are some rides that get looking a little tired .for instance i like star tours but it just doesn't have some of the good effects some rides do and maybe needs an overhaul. some are more classic like peter pan and could stay that way for ever but some more "technical" rides need not only to be "redressed" but revamped every maybe 5 years or so at least to keep from looking outdated

 

[jann1033]

Originally posted by RyMickey
MikeWazowski -

You are not the only one. I used to love the Indiana Jones show, but how many times can you be "fooled" by the audience member (trying to be as vague as possible so those who haven't seen it won't be upset).


RyMickey

unless they have changed this it really is an audinece member who plays dead ect, I know since someone we were with got picked ( this was about 8 yrs ago so it may not still be ) and I haven't seen it since ..that's one i skip everytime !

 

[JamesD]

Originally posted by The Sweetness
*sometimes* a different vacation can be a good thing. I havent been to WDW in about 5 years, and even though there may only be a handfull of new attractions, Ill still love it, as Ive had time to start to miss my favorites. There are so many theme parks in FL, not to mention the country, Its okay to switch things up a bit, isnt it?

Well, since you asked!
No, there are not a lot of 'theme parks' in the country. On the other hand, there are plenty of amusement parks! That's what sets the Disney parks apart, and why we keep coming back, over and over and over again, even though the kids are grown.
We skip some of the classic attractions, and just catch them next time, so they don't get so stale. Another idea is to look for small details, like hidden mickeys or imagineer's initials, that you might have missed before. Sometimes it's just a matter of looking up. That's the advice I always give to those headed to WDW, "don't forget to look up!"

 

[The Sweetness]

I consider all of the WDW parks, USF, Busch GArdens(2 parks) and SW (2 in Fl, and at least 3 more around the USA) to be theme parks.

Outside of FL, the six flags parks count as a huge potential for family fun(which I havent seen in person) b/c they have the same happy carefree atmosphere (from what Ive heard and seen on TV)

Also Hershey park in PA def. looks like a theme park.

In addition to that, there's a couple of Dis parks in CA, and another universal Studios.
There are plenty of choices out there for anyone who's gotten bored with WDW (Not that I ever have. My curiosity about USF (which we love), SW, and budget restraints keep that from being a problem)

 

[Luv2Roam]

When we use to vist here we did not see each attraction or experience evry ride on every visit. Otherwise you would get burn out.
It's almost impossible to do it all anyway, unless you are in WDW for several days.
Now that we live here, we spend time on some of the rides/attractions we had only done once. Time inside the parks is not as valuable, so we don't feel as we are wasting time.
Sometimes certain rides and attractions have more merit than other times.

 

[phillybeth]

Originally posted by The Sweetness
Outside of FL, the six flags parks count as a huge potential for family fun(which I havent seen in person) b/c they have the same happy carefree atmosphere (from what Ive heard and seen on TV)

Also Hershey park in PA def. looks like a theme park.

If you haven't been to Six Flags I can see where you might think that. They are not anywhere near the quality of Disney- they are run-down, overpriced, and filled with out-of-control teens; family fun is there, but only if you enjoy standing in line 2 hours for roller coaster after roller coaster.
Hershey is a nice park, clean, family atmosphere, but it's not a theme park. It's a (admittedly very nice) amusement park.

 

[The Sweetness]

Ive seen the travel channels bio about Hershey park a few times. I def. did look like it had a theme. Even if it was candy, not Disney characters.

As far as out of controll teens go, Ive run into probs with out of controll adults in WDW a few times. Either a monsterous group joining a line that had 1 person holding their place, nudging my 5y old (at the time) out of their way so that they could sit on the curb, SMOKING, and watch the afternoon parade. No matter where you go, I think, you are going to run into your share of 5 star a-holes. You just cant let them ruin your fun

 

[cooldisneymom]

I'm 40 years old and I've gone to WDW just about every year of my life since 1973. IMHO I'm sorry, but it NEVER gets old to me and I NEVER get tired of the attractions at WDW. I will never get over the goosebumps I get walking down Main Street and seeing Cinderella Castle each time as if I'd never seen it before.

Now I get to see the same reactions in my DD's eyes and it's a whole new experience. My parents are in their 60's and load up and go by themselves because they still love it so much.
To me the attractions are what helped make WDW what it is today.

 

[tci1212]

I enjoy going in and watching the reactions of all the people in Honey I shrunk the Audience. I have seen this show so many times but I still laugh at the reactions after ....... sorry, I won't give up the secret for those of you who have never been to see it.

 

[mrsR123]

Never, ever!!

 

[RyMickey]

I just went to Hershey Park last week, and while it is a very pretty park (nicely landscaped, built into the hills and valleys of the area) with some great roller coasters (worth the price of admission for their new coaster Storm Runner alone - shot out of the gate at 72 mph, then literally straight up 18 stories, then literally straight down, followed by the best loop sequence I've ever been on...but then again, I'm rambling off-topic), it is simply an amusement park.

Busch Gardens Williamsberg with its Germany/England/etc areas has much better theming than Hershey. While HersheyPark has the Hershey characters (wanna get your picture taken with a character dressed as a bottle of Hershey's Chocolate syrup - yeah, I didn't think so) there is no theming.

That is what makes WDW so special. There is absolute theming - immersion in an ideal for a certain period of time. When you look at the little things like the way the characters are dressed - there's no sense looking for "eyeholes" because it's difficult to find them (but then again, that's because it's the real Mickey Mouse, right? ). Heck, even the trash cans are themed. There really is no other theme park like the Disney experience.

RyMickey

 

[Uncleromulus]

MIke:
Just two thoughts--one is that tho I've seen all of them many times, there are always plenty of folks for whom they are all brand new. But think of rides like Horizons and World of Motion--which might have made your list. I saw both many times but now no one will ever see either again.

Second is that "old" rides" do need replacing from time to time--but Disney seems to now be replacing the "old" rides with thrill rides. So they remove things I like, and replace them with things I don't like.