Favorite Disney Water Ride? - Page 2

Dizisit · 05-27-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by elvistelth

Some of you may find this shocking (sarcasm alert) but I think Pirates was better before the movie rehab. I liked the talking skull who warned you about the waterfall, I liked how the Yo Ho song played throughout the ride, and I don't see any particular need to see Johnny Depp anywhere in POTC. I'm starting to wonder if I'm just a cranky old man or are these "improvements" really detriments?

From "The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland":

"Even a classic can be enhanced, however. The runaway success of the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse ot the Black Pearl - inspired by the Disneyland original - created the likelihood that an entire generation of Park visitors would first learn of the world of these pirates through the film, not the attraction. These guests would be disappointed not to encounter Captain Barbossa or Captain Jack Sparrow. So in 2006, these characters from the films were interwoven into the existing story, all the while ensuring that the spirit of the show remained in tact."

I'm 47, and I can DEFINITELY be a bit of a GOM at times, but that is there take and they're stickin' to it, and I can somewhat understand. That being said, I rode both the Disneyland and WDW versions LONG before any "enhancements" PC or otherwise, and I of course, mostly, agree with you. But there is always that little part of me that knows Walt was all about change and plusing. Now if they would just make sure all of their changes were INDEED "pluses", all would be well in my "Disney world".

elvistelth · 05-27-2010, 03:45 PM

FWIW I do think the changes to the Haunted Mansion are huge improvements and wonderfully executed. I wish all refurbs would be done as well as the HM.

Dizisit · 05-27-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by elvistelth

FWIW I do think the changes to the Haunted Mansion are huge improvements and wonderfully executed. I wish all refurbs would be done as well as the HM.

Yea, thankfully it wasn't influenced by any "runaway success" of the movie...
Whew.....dodged that bullet!

elvistelth · 05-27-2010, 08:25 PM

Wow. We really took this thread off-topic!

Dizisit · 05-27-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by elvistelth

Wow. We really took this thread off-topic!

Whadaya' mean "we"?

In a lame attempt by me to get things back on track.....sorta...

Maybe the Haunted Mansion would be better as a Haunted Castle where we could ride our "doom boaties" through the "misty moat of the macabre"?

Hey, I did preface all a' that with "lame"...!

elvistelth · 05-27-2010, 08:49 PM

I'll tweak that idea a bit: how 'bout a dungeon ride UNDER the Mansion in DoomBoaties!!!
Keep the original HM upstairs and open another ride below! Whatta ya think??

Dizisit · 05-27-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by elvistelth

I'll tweak that idea a bit: how 'bout a dungeon ride UNDER the Mansion in DoomBoaties!!!
Keep the original HM upstairs and open another ride below! Whatta ya think??

AWESOME DUDE!!!!!

I believe our work here is complete!!!

elvistelth · 05-27-2010, 09:52 PM

Let's go find another thread to take way off topic now...

mrwdwfan · 05-28-2010, 12:48 PM

Living with the Land doesn't really qualify as a "water ride" in my opinion, but it is still one of my favorites.

voyageofariel · 05-28-2010, 04:51 PM

Well if you are riding in a boat that is floating on water like Splash Mountain and it's a Small World it is a water ride in my book!

Lovvvee Living with the Land but wish they still had the cast members giving the tour.

DopeyDancer87 · 07-05-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by voyageofariel

Was there ever a talking skull in the beginning at the Disney World version of PotC??

Tammy

Yes! In the wall of the cave right before the drop there was a skull and cross bones that used to tell you to hang on cuz "there be storms ahead" *Sighh* Ohhh nostalgia!

Optimus EO · 07-30-2010, 01:32 AM

Splash Mountain! Hands down.

Mr. Tom Morrow · 07-30-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus EO

Splash Mountain! Hands down.

More like Splash Mountain HANDS UP!!(My extremely corny joke of the day.)
Splash Mountain is definitely the best water ride I have ever been on. Not only is it thrilling but I just want to live on the mountain with those little animals and sing all day. After that I would have to say It's a Small world. I love the artistic look of the ride. Yes it is a kiddy ride but it is a beautiful ride. Then I would say Jungle Cruise. As you can see I love corny jokes, and I love the feel of this ride when I go on it at night time.

Optimus EO · 07-30-2010, 02:46 PM

Splash Mountain!

JNota0005DakMC · 07-30-2010, 03:33 PM

splash mountain by far...

i would tend to only want to vote for a water ride that i actually get wet on... some of these you shouldnt ever get wet on and if you do... wow...

View Poll Results: Favorite Water Ride
Splash Mountain	55	69.62%
Pirates of the Carribean	23	29.11%
Maelstrom	13	16.46%
Jungle Cruise	19	24.05%
Rafts to Tom Sawyer Island	0	0%
Riverboat at Magic Kingdom	4	5.06%
It's A Small World	7	8.86%
Grand Fiesta Tour	1	1.27%
Living with the Land	10	12.66%
Kali River Rapids	9	11.39%
Other (I forgot)	2	2.53%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

05-27-2010, 03:45 PM	#17
elvistelth Unfortunately, this user's actions have resulted in him/her being BANNED from the site Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Liquordale Posts: 1,178	Re: Favorite Disney Water Ride? FWIW I do think the changes to the Haunted Mansion are huge improvements and wonderfully executed. I wish all refurbs would be done as well as the HM.

05-27-2010, 08:25 PM	#19
elvistelth Unfortunately, this user's actions have resulted in him/her being BANNED from the site Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Liquordale Posts: 1,178	Re: Favorite Disney Water Ride? Wow. We really took this thread off-topic!

05-27-2010, 08:49 PM	#21
elvistelth Unfortunately, this user's actions have resulted in him/her being BANNED from the site Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Liquordale Posts: 1,178	Re: Favorite Disney Water Ride? I'll tweak that idea a bit: how 'bout a dungeon ride UNDER the Mansion in DoomBoaties!!! Keep the original HM upstairs and open another ride below! Whatta ya think??

05-27-2010, 09:52 PM	#23
elvistelth Unfortunately, this user's actions have resulted in him/her being BANNED from the site Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Liquordale Posts: 1,178	Re: Favorite Disney Water Ride? Let's go find another thread to take way off topic now...

05-28-2010, 12:48 PM	#24
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05-28-2010, 04:51 PM	#25
voyageofariel Watch & you'll see, someday I'll be Part of Your World!! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Under the Sea! Posts: 1,197	Re: Favorite Disney Water Ride? Well if you are riding in a boat that is floating on water like Splash Mountain and it's a Small World it is a water ride in my book! Lovvvee Living with the Land but wish they still had the cast members giving the tour. __________________ Party on Deck 7 with the Cool Kids!! "We're so glad to see you all, shake the rafters fill the hall! Hoop dee doin' it with all our might! Hoop dee doin it, hoop dee doin it, hoop dee doin it tonight. Ya Hoo!"- Hoop Dee Doo Revue! Check out the Tiara Talk Podcast on iTunes! Official website: http://www.tiaratalkshowpodcast.com

07-30-2010, 01:32 AM	#27
Optimus EO Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,953	Re: Favorite Disney Water Ride? Splash Mountain! Hands down. __________________ June 7, 2011 Alexis Thompson, 6lbs, 3ozs of pure joy!

07-30-2010, 02:46 PM	#29
Optimus EO Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,953	Re: Favorite Disney Water Ride? Splash Mountain! __________________ June 7, 2011 Alexis Thompson, 6lbs, 3ozs of pure joy!

07-30-2010, 03:33 PM	#30
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