Blog coming later tonight. Sorry I didn't post yesterday--was sick with pinkeye :-(
So, I definitely didn't post last night. Oops. Sorry about that. My eyeballs start hurting after a little while on the computer.
The Countdown Is On. Part 1 of an Ongoing Series.
In preparation for the CP, I am writing a series about my favorite and least favorite things at the Walt Disney World Resort. It will be broken down into the parks, then into rides, shows, restaurants, etc.
Today, we start with the Magic Kingdom because it is the park with which everyone is most familiar.
Aurora's Top 5 Rides* at the Magic Kingdom
5. Splash Mountain.
Many people would put this at the top of their respective lists, but it's at the bottom of my top five. The ride is certainly enjoyable, but I feel like they tried too hard to tell the Br'er Rabbit story and completely missed. You have to ride numerous times to actually *get* what's going on. "Why are we in this cave with bees in it?" "Ohhhhh, I'm supposed to be plunging into the briar patch!" You switch roles between observer of the story to actually being Br'er Rabbit. Worst part of the ride? The freakin water cannons at the top of the briar patch. You've begun your ride, and you circle around the top of the briar patch, eagerly craning your neck to watch the boats go down the fall. Suddenly you find yourself being shot in the face with gallon upon gallon of water. NOT COOL! You get more wet from those stupid cannons than from the actual drop. It sucks for me, especially, because I'm often the person to load last, which puts me on the cannon side. Or I ride with a jerk who ducks without telling me about the cannons. Other bad points about Splash: if you're going to thumb your nose at the public for the response to Song of the South by installing what is basically a Song of the South ride, at least include Uncle Remus, as it IS his story. None of this Br'er Toad/Frog business.
4. Space Mountain.
I'd put Space higher on my list, but it's going down for refurbishment while I'm down there, so it loses points for not being open. Also, I'm pretty sure it's possible to get whiplash from the current ride. Points are given, however, for the time I rode and my friend behind me was suddenly hit with the need to, ahem, urinate. The entire ride was spent listening to him yell how badly he had to use the restroom. Hilarious.
3. Jungle Cruise/Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
This one is a tie. The Jungle Cruise is on here only because I would love to be a skipper. It's my kind of dry humor. Needs to be updated, though. Also, skippers should be hired through Entertainment, not Attractions. Buzz is on here because I love anything to do with Buzz. Also, I consistently beat the people with whom I ride. However, I definitely think they could do better with the ride itself (different colored lasers, for example, so you know which one is yours. It wouldn't be that hard to ensure that no one in the room had the same color as you, since only so many cars can fit in a room).
2. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
I have no idea if that is the actual name of the ride or not. I just like the Heffalumps and Woozles scene because I had this tape when I was a kid that had that song on it. I used to sing that song ALL the time, even though I had no idea where it was from. Also, I like the effect when you enter the flooded room and your honeypot feels like it's floating.
1. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
8 words explain my love for this coaster. "This here's the wildest ride in the willllderness!" Sitting by yourself on this ride could be a potentially bad idea. If you're my size, you'd better have buns of steel--you have to grip that seat to prevent falling out. I love the visuals as you ride...especially (of course) the dinosaur. Could be in my top rides of the Walt Disney World Resort. We'll see.
Aurora's Bottom 5 Rides* at the Magic Kingdom
5. Pirates of the Caribbean.
I don't understand what the story is supposed to be here. I've heard lots of theories, but with the addition of Jack, none of them make sense. And the whole "Jack is looking for the treasure map" makes NO sense with some of the scenes. Also, the use of flash photography on this ride has gotten out of hand. They may as well add a strobe light effect to the entire thing. Ugh. I just don't get it. And I don't understand the love for it, either.
4. Snow White's Scary Adventures
Look, the first time I rode it, I expected something scary, so I was ready to jump at any minute. Boy, was I disappointed. Also, does Disney hold stock in blacklight-responsive paint? Between this ride and Peter Pan, I know just how many soap spots are on my clothes and how white my new shoes are. I suppose it would help if I actually liked Snow White. Hey, speaking of Peter Pan...
3. Peter Pan's Flight
Here's another one I don't understand. It consistenly has the longest line in all of Disney World property (yes, longer than Soarin' or TSM). The ride, frankly, sucks. I really don't know what the big deal is.
2. The Haunted Mansion
Like Snow White, the first time I rode this (during my first CP), I expected scary things. It wasn't scary, and it wasn't "scary funny" as so many people like to call it. It was like riding through an episode of Scooby Doo (which, by the way, has similar rides). Like so many other rides, they need to choose a story and stick with it. A lot of people have died here, apparently while having a party. The people who dress worse than the party people do get to have their own party in the graveyard. Also, the rooms are alive, and there's a funeral being held, too. Oh, and there are ghosts on the stairs. Did we mention the murderous woman in the attic who enjoys beheading her multiple husbands? Seriously, Disney, what's the point here? Like Pirates, the scenes have nothing to do with the ones that came before or the ones that come after. And that annoys me.
1. Astro Orbiter
A lot of people hate this one for the height. I have no problem with heights. I hate this one because of the hassle. I have to stand in line to ride an elevator to the top. There might be three in my party, but we're three adults who require three SEPARATE rockets. Do not try to make me squeeze in with another full grown person. Also, I'm always on the elevator with the worst people in the world.
So there you have it. My best and worst rides* of the Magic Kingdom park. Yes, some of the opinions are based on stupid things, but it's my blog and I can say what I want.
*rides means things that move. While Stitch's Great Escape may have a shoulder harness, it does not move, so it will be considered a show
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