The circumstance: A 17 year old who was treated to the Magic Kingdom against his will by his best friend's grandparents back in 1974 and would have rather been playing golf that day. Grumble, grumble
The expectation: The Haunted Mansion was either just another of those ridiculous county fair type spook houses, or one of the try-to-frighten-you by jumping out at you and yelling type of events that pop up near Halloween
The result: A wonderful exchange of an E-ticket that caught the young man's imagination and caused the MK to forever hold a special place in his heart
You realize, of course, that almost all rides/attractions mentioned are in MK!!!! That was the first park, and therefore, a classic.I'd go with Space Maountain in MK, ToT in DHS, The Tree in AK, and SE in EPCOT.
It's a Small World, Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean of the rides that are still there.
The one ride that represents Disney the most to me though is the old Dreamfinder and Figment ride. I am still not sure what Disney thought of when they got rid of it. I don't think anything describes Disney how Walt saw it any better.
For me it would be Splash Mountain or Haunted Mansion, the theming is just such a big part of Disney to me and these are two rides that do it really well.
I feel like I've finally made it when we walk down Main Street, USA, and see the castle and Walt's statue with Mickey. We always head straight for Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean or Peter Pan
You guys will think I'm nuts but I LOVE the tram from the parking lot!!! I know, it's not a ride but I know that once I hop on that tram, I'm going straight to the MAGIC KINGDOM!!!! But I suppose once I'm inside I can't imagine not riding The Mad Tea Party, Haunted Mansion, and Pirates of the Carribean. Those are favorites from my childhood.
I love this Question. Mine is walking up main street staring at the Cindy's Castle. I get a little teary and I grab my husband's hand and he always smiles. And just being at the Magic Kingdom tells me I am at the most magical place on earth.