The appeal of Disney parks

I stopped looking for circles when I stopped watching Sesame Street in 1975

This attitude actually sums up the whole point. Some of us still have the capability to temporarily regress and "be kids" again; to get lost in our imagination, let go of reality, and just allow ourselves to become immersed in the illusion.

It sounds like your kids have already lost this ability.

Is this a good or bad thing? That's up to you.

I think his thrill-seeking, goth children

My children aren't thrill seekers, is some amusement too much to ask at an amusement park? They are easily entertained for a day and a half at Knoebels, or a 2 days at Moreys but they blew through the crappiest place on earth in 4 hours asking what else is there.

Then he wouldn't have been able to call us names like ear-wearing something-or-others.

Because I was the one who got personal first, not.

It was simpletons btw....

You and your family could have had the best vacation of your life at Disney that you would have treasured forever

Disneyland, really? Best vaca ever? Thanks for the laugh.

Disney, OTOH, is not fast, cheap, nor easy. But it's apparently pretty great, to the point people come from all over the world to go there.

Or the other possibility is that a lot of people are just stupid.

Is this a good or bad thing? That's up to you.

It's a bad thing at DW where you have to imagine you're having fun.

So, because I enjoyed Disney, I'm stupid? Right. Gotcha.

I didn't have to imagine I was having fun. I bet you have to imagine you're having fun often, though. I spend quite enough going across the US just to ride coasters. I guess I must have a good imagination since I'm trying to imagine a way to get back to Disney World sooner rather than later.

Oh, right. I'm stupid.

I have one more question for you, Billb... :)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0la5DBtOVNI

LOL!

^^^ What part of Disney is not an amusement park do you not understand?

Crappiest place on Earth. Really?

Your kids are perfectly content at Knoebel's for a day and a half? I've done everything at that overrated park in like 4 hours and asked what else is there to do here.

We were done magic Kingdom in less than 4 hours. There were no lines.

We entered the MK, grabbed a hot dog on main street, (that I was tasting all day), went over to the right to space mountain, walked on to the little rocket ships up on the roof, haunted mansion, big thunder mountain, splash mountain, pirates, at that point we went back over to futureland, or whatever the hell it is called and rode space mountain again. I forgot we rode Buzz Lightyear in there somewhere, that thing is overrated, terrible interface that you can't tell which one of the 8 thousand red dots is yours.

Cool story bro.

Tekwardo said:
Cool story bro.

Now thats what I am talking about. :)

One of the best days I've had at Disney was a day I did quite literally nothing at all in terms of rides and attractions. I walked around World Showcase, taking in the sights, sounds, and tastes. I wandered out to Yacht and Beach, enjoying the surroundings, walking slow, grabbing ice cream at Beaches & Cream and relaxing on a rocking chair on the Y&B patio overlooking the pool. Then it was a leisurely boat ride over to the Studios, where I continued to just take in the atmosphere and enjoy my surroundings. One of the most relaxing and enjoyable days I've had in years, and I did nothing a normal tourist is concerned about. Instead I made it a point to be lazy, to not rush. I let my imagination work, and at times, I let myself slip back to being a kid. Don't worry, you can still be an adult and have fun like a kid, I did it all the time for a year. Find pleasure in the little things, like finding your towels made into animals on your bed when you come back to the room, or figuring out that hey, those tiles are arranged an awful lot like a Mickey head.

It isn't hard to figure out you can do all the rides multiple times in a day more than an hour or two into your day, so slow down. What do I tell everyone that asks me for tips on their vacation to WDW? Slow down! All those stressed out, angry guests around you? They're trying to do everything possible and not soaking in any enjoyment from it. Figure out a few things at each park you can't miss, do them, and between just take it in.

The surprise in all that? I'm completely different when I go to CP/KI/a typical amusement park. You'll find my mother and I rushing from ride to ride, doing something twice or more if it doesn't have a line. Orlando is about the only place you'll see me taking it slow in a park, but for good reason; there's so much more to experience if you're willing to release and allow yourself to have fun.

I really want to say "Thanks for your money" but I am still perplexed by... the lines were too short and the lines were too long... the lines were too short at Magic Kingdom (because the rides there are people eaters that move people faster than anywhere else on the planet) and your experience at the Studios where the horrible 45 minute wait for Toy Story Mania made it not worth the time.

So which is it? My golly imagine if you and your offspring had been in the opening day wait for Top Thrill Dragster!

I'm not sure I understand your question, waiting in a 45 minute line is part of the magic?

I wouldn't have gone to CP opening day of TTD, and if I did I just wouldn't have waited. That's just a matter of personal preference.

Your kids are perfectly content at Knoebel's for a day and a half? I've done everything at that overrated park in like 4 hours and asked what else is there to do here.

That's why they make chocolate and vanilla, I reckon.

billb7581 said:
I never said the lines were long, other than Toy Story which none of us felt like waiting for, they kept running out of fast passes, so that wasn't an option.

So... were the lines too long or too short? and thanks again for your money.

I thought that you also commented about the long lines for the Magic Kingdom darkrides like Snow White's Scary Adventures, Peter Pan's Flight, and Winnie the Poo. My response to that later in the thread was, "You should have got a Fastpass for those rides."

This is one of the most interesting topics I have ever read. I want to know what makes you tick...

I didnt comment on any of the lines other than TSM. The lines were fine. The rides were lame. That's essentially the gist of it.

Short lines for crappy rides are superior to long lines for crappy rides though.

Experience now tells me.. you have never been to a Disney Park. Never Ever. Haven't even seen the parking lot.

Winnie the Pooh didnt have FP available and the line was looking pretty long so we didnt bother.

We went on Snow White and Peter Pan but they were pretty lame for anyone over the age of 5.

billb is far from the only person I've heard say they skippped TSMM entirely due to long lines. Have to wonder if Disney has heard my pleas for doubling up on that ride....FPs are almost always gone within 2 hours of park opening, and waits are rarely less than 45 mins. I'm not going to say it would have changed anyone's opinion of the parks, but it is probably the most fun I've had on ANY interactive...my left arm hurts just thinking about it. :)

rollergator said:
billb is far from the only person I've heard say they skippped TSMM entirely due to long lines. Have to wonder if Disney has heard my pleas for doubling up on that ride....FPs are almost always gone within 2 hours of park opening, and waits are rarely less than 45 mins. I'm not going to say it would have changed anyone's opinion of the parks, but it is probably the most fun I've had on ANY interactive...my left arm hurts just thinking about it. :)

He's never been to a Disney Park. I challenge him to prove it.