Disney geek confessions

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

For me it is interesting how my perception of the parks has changed because of MousePlanet. For me, Disneyland is almost completely synonomous with "work" while Walt Disney World is still synonymous with "vacation." For that reason, my preference tilts slightly towards Florida.

How very true, but in my case, reverse it. I can't visit WDW without feeling like I'm at work. (I work there, y'see.) On the other hand, Disneyland still feels like an escape for me, and I'm awfully glad it does.

So, Alex, will we ever learn what one ride has repeat value for you?

And speaking of repeating rides, here is my own observation. On any given visit to Disneyland, and those only happen every few years, it doesn't pay for me to go on anything more than once. When I do take in a favorite ride a second or third time, the result is a diminishing enjoyment and increased focus on what isn't working or how it might be improved. On the other hand, those rides that I visit only once stay burnished and bright in memory. My visit of two weeks ago took place during an ungodly crowded weekend, so I only got one shot on any given attraction. So, it worked out swell.

My own "confessions"

- I hate turkey legs
- I love "It's a Small World" (but only once per visit, please!)
- I'm over Fantasmic (on either coast)
- I love 'El Rio del Tiempo"

[Alex]

No, you'll never learn. It is a personal secret because otherwise everybody will feel like they're dragging me on to rides. Which isn't true, I am more than happy doing rides with other people, I just wouldn't ride them if left to my own.

I very rarely play an active role in choosing what to ride except occasionally throwing something random out to break a tie in the "what do you want to do? I don't know, what do you want to do?" game.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

It is a personal secret because otherwise everybody will feel like they're dragging me on to rides.

Hmm, I can't help but wonder if the opposite will come to be. That is, I wonder if people will now deliberately drag you onto all sorts of different rides to try and determine which one you truly enjoyed, thus revealing your dark little secret.

[NickO'Time]

I dislike Turkey legs because this is not Medievil Times.
I dislike churros because they are less filling, great taste.
I dislike the new menu at Rancho del Zocalo

As a kid Circlevision bored me.
Buzz Lightyear will die someday very soon. Not my favorite, but do still enjoy it.
Screw the Lawyers that "LAWYERED" alot of the attractions at Disneyland. Namely Tea cups, Skyway, and any others they got there hands on.

I have never seen "Bones" with the Mickey Ears on Indy, I have tried.
I love MSEP, & the 50th Remember... dreams Fireworks. And the goat trick really works!
I like the new Space Mountain, but disappointed in the queue,
I have no desire to ride the Paradise Pier rides, except California Screamin.
I like going to hell (Mr Toads)

[Matterhorn Fan]

I LOVE Florida weather.

[€uroMeinke]

Most Disney sites have come to bore me, though I do like many of the people who post on them.

I don't even follow the internet updates anymore. Usually I'll just as Zapppop for the latest.

I don't care for Churos, Turkey Legs, or Mickey shaped ice creams

I find that I like Nightmare Before Christmas less with each viewing

My only interest in the Disney Princesses is sexual - that probably goes for the evil queen as well, though I do also like the way she dresses.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

My only interest in the Disney Princesses is sexual

Two words - Fish Vagina.

I think it's kinda dumb when you see a character at the park and they're in an earlier form of the character. Like when you see Ariel and she's a mermaid. I know, duh, that's her popular form, but wouldn't it be cooler if you saw her in that cute dress, walking around with Eric, saying how great it is that she's married to him and all? Same goes for Belle and the Beast - he should be a face character, post-transformation.

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Two words - Fish Vagina.

I think it's kinda dumb when you see a character at the park and they're in an earlier form of the character. Like when you see Ariel and she's a mermaid. I know, duh, that's her popular form, but wouldn't it be cooler if you saw her in that cute dress, walking around with Eric, saying how great it is that she's married to him and all? Same goes for Belle and the Beast - he should be a face character, post-transformation.

Ariel's much better dressed as a Mermaid, that dress - like many of the princess dresses are just boring. I think Snow White's is the best princess outfit. And while I do like the Clevage of Belle's gown, I think her peasant attire is more interesting (though Esmerelda is the hottie peasant in the Disney catalogue). What we really need is a torn T-shirt Jane - the bustle does nothing for me.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I don't even follow the internet updates anymore. Usually I'll just as Zapppop for the latest.

I suppose by "as" you mean "use," but watch it, bub ... that's my job.

But ... I was reminded that I hadn't check Al in a while. Turns out he hasn't said anything in a while. But he has now.


And I'll confess ..... I'm thrilled Rock'it Mountain is likely getting the ax!!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

And I'll confess ..... I'm thrilled Rock'it Mountain is likely getting the ax!!!!

Yeah. Bad enough NOS at night is a thing of the past, the loss of Space Mountain at night was a looming threat. I to will confess to not being thrilled at the prospect. I was kinda resigned to it, but I'm definitely not broken up about its loss (especially if it was done cheaply as Al says...at least it was done cheaply for the right reason).