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Shameful Disney Secret..

Disney World, Disneyland..Disney in general..everyone has one..what's yours?

Mine..
I did not see Wishes until my 5th trip to WDW with Dave (We had gone 5 times in 3 years..it look til our 5th time to think..ah, alright, we'll try it).

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I didn't see Mickey's Toontown until last trip -- I'd gone to the parks half a dozen times since it's creation.

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I have no shameful Disney secrets. I'm a model Disney citizen.

But...a...uhm...friend of mine has never seen the Nemo musical.

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We've never set foot inside the Hall of Presidents. eek

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dsoup wrote:
I have no shameful Disney secrets. I'm a model Disney citizen.

But...a...uhm...friend of mine has never seen the Nemo musical.

Wow! I hope you've given that friend a stern talking-to! laugh

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JeffC wrote:
We've never set foot inside the Hall of Presidents. eek

That's OK. Neither have I.

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Tony wrote:
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We've never set foot inside the Hall of Presidents. eek

That's OK. Neither have I.


On our first trip to MK, circa 1978, my mother turned to her friend, about 2/3 of the way through the Hall of Presidents animatronic show, and said, "Why, they aren't real!" True story. And she's a very smart woman. (Well, I knew they weren't real and I was 7. I guess we'll just say she believes in magic even more than me.)

True confession? Here goes: I've never seen Illuminations. Or Fanstasmic. I hate that whole "giant rushing crowd streaming toward the trams all at once" thing. But I'm gonna have to suck it up get those crossed off soon.

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Lizzy_B wrote:
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We've never set foot inside the Hall of Presidents. eek

That's OK. Neither have I.


On our first trip to MK, circa 1978, my mother turned to her friend, about 2/3 of the way through the Hall of Presidents animatronic show, and said, "Why, they aren't real!" True story. And she's a very smart woman. (Well, I knew they weren't real and I was 7. I guess we'll just say she believes in magic even more than me.)

That's a great story!

And you need to see those shows! Even if it's just once. You can always hold back from the rush afterward and go last -- that way you don't get crammed into a bus or anything.

I don't know if it's a "Shameful secret" so much - but I HATE HATE HATE "Dinosaur." After the last time I went on it and my knees got bruised I refuse to ever go on that thing again.

I'm also now somewhat afraid of Mission:Space, but only because I found out just how claustrophobic I am when we got stuck inside the closed capsule for ten minutes while there was a malfunction!
True confession? Here goes: I've never seen Illuminations. Or Fanstasmic. I hate that whole "giant rushing crowd streaming toward the trams all at once" thing. But I'm gonna have to suck it up get those crossed off soon.

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Tony wrote:
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We've never set foot inside the Hall of Presidents. eek

That's OK. Neither have I.

Come on, guys, you're missing out on PRIME nappage there!

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I promise to see Illuminations before the year is out, and I'll put Fantasmic on the list for 2011 Smile

Re: Hall of Presidents - my 5 yo was NOT impressed. Dragged her to see it last year after they added Pres. Obama, thinking I was being super fabulous good teacher-mommy. She complained the entire time, rather loudly I might add, about how boring it was.

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We really planned on doing it after reading about the updates recently, but every time we get there, we jut can't seem to get ourselves through the door. So many other things to draw our attention away!

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I too hate Dinosaur..but not because it jostles the brains out of your head..Im afraid of dinosaurs...true story..I thought I was going to crawl up in the fetal position and cry after..my legs were shaking

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JeffC wrote:
We really planned on doing it after reading about the updates recently, but every time we get there, we jut can't seem to get ourselves through the door. So many other things to draw our attention away!

Jeff - Plan it for a hot weather visit. SpaceAce is right...it is so comfy and cool in there...I think I did close my eyes the last time we were there. And the film is pretty neat in a history-class-kinda way. And the gathering of all the presidents in one place - also neat. (Wow, my comments are thoroughly unoriginal today, and, you know, NEAT. Smile Forgive me.)

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Lizzy_B wrote:
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We really planned on doing it after reading about the updates recently, but every time we get there, we jut can't seem to get ourselves through the door. So many other things to draw our attention away!

Jeff - Plan it for a hot weather visit. SpaceAce is right...it is so comfy and cool in there...I think I did close my eyes the last time we were there. And the film is pretty neat in a history-class-kinda way. And the gathering of all the presidents in one place - also neat. (Wow, my comments are thoroughly unoriginal today, and, you know, NEAT. Smile Forgive me.)



Oh, there is a film in there? I must have fell asleep! waiting

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I too hate Dinosaur..but not because it jostles the brains out of your head..Im afraid of dinosaurs...true story..I thought I was going to crawl up in the fetal position and cry after..my legs were shaking

That was my reaction, too, but mostly because I don't like things jumping out at me -- doesn't matter if it's a dinosaur or not laugh Poor us sad

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dsoup wrote:
I have no shameful Disney secrets. I'm a model Disney citizen.

But...a...uhm...friend of mine has never seen the Nemo musical.



What a coincidence....a friend of mine has never seen this either and really has no desire to see it......OF COURSE it's not me, though! This same friend has also never rode the train at WDW!

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SpaceAce wrote:
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We've never set foot inside the Hall of Presidents. eek

That's OK. Neither have I.

Come on, guys, you're missing out on PRIME nappage there!

You literally STOLE my response!! laugh

It's my favorite place to put up my feet and nap! It's nice and cool in there!

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PsychoAlice wrote:
I too hate Dinosaur..but not because it jostles the brains out of your head..Im afraid of dinosaurs...true story..I thought I was going to crawl up in the fetal position and cry after..my legs were shaking

That is AWESOME laugh

It scared the beejesus outta me the first time too, but that's why I loved it, 'cause it's trully SCARY.

Well, having only been there twice, I don't feel that ashamed...But I've never been/ridden:

-American Adventure
-Muppets show 3D
-Peter Pan's flight (the line is just awfully long...)
-DUMBO (seriously. I always make a mental note to ride it, but I feel too silly and the lines don't help...)

Oh, and I HATED that Hollywood Studios "Party Bash whatever" parade...there're like 3 floats and they take FOREVER...

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I really enjoy the Hall of Presidents (AND The American Adventure). But no one ever wants to go on it with me lol. I love how all the presidents are standing there.. and while one is talking, the others are nodding, or murmuring to each other, agreeing or disagreeing. The attention to every detail is amazing.

Hmmm.. what would MY secret be..
oh.. I dont like fireworks. Like.. ANY fireworks shows. but my companions ALWAYS want to see them! I mean, it's a nice rest and all but I'd rather be doing something else. Ho Hum.. fireworks all look the same to me.

At least Illuminations has regular fire.

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oh! I thought of another one!!

I dont like kids...or people.

I'm always saying.. (at my job at the Disney Store, at Disneyland, at WDW) if it werent for the kids and the people, this place would be perfect!

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oh! I thought of another one!!

I dont like kids...or people.

I'm always saying.. (at my job at the Disney Store, at Disneyland, at WDW) if it werent for the kids and the people, this place would be perfect!

DD I think we would get along just great.

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I understand not liking kids...but FIREWORKS, dude?

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Lizzy_B wrote:
Tony wrote:
JeffC wrote:
We've never set foot inside the Hall of Presidents. eek

That's OK. Neither have I.


On our first trip to MK, circa 1978, my mother turned to her friend, about 2/3 of the way through the Hall of Presidents animatronic show, and said, "Why, they aren't real!" True story. And she's a very smart woman. (Well, I knew they weren't real and I was 7. I guess we'll just say she believes in magic even more than me.)

True confession? Here goes: I've never seen Illuminations. Or Fanstasmic. I hate that whole "giant rushing crowd streaming toward the trams all at once" thing. But I'm gonna have to suck it up get those crossed off soon.

I totally agree, DD...well, about the HoP, anyway Smile

UPDATE - in case you didn't see it - I HAVE DONE ILLUMINATIONS! I really liked it. Very moving. And the nite that I went was chilly, so the fire and even the torches gave off a welcome heat.

Still need to do Fantasmic. From what you've all taught me, I guess a dinner package is the way to go for that one.

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Wow, that's so funny. I listen often to the WDWtoday podcast and they constantly diss that Fantasmic package...saying that the seats are the worst (which I agree), you still have to arrive 30 minutes prior and that, overall, it's just not a very good value...

But you guys seem to like it.

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I have never seen Muppet Vision 3-d...and I really don't want to. I just wasn't into it when I was younger. I mean asking me to go to this attraction is like asking me to watch High School Musical...I'm good on that, but thank you anyway.

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I understand not liking kids...but FIREWORKS, dude?

I knowwwwww.. everyone thinks I'm crazy. They're just.. all the same to me! I mean.. I could see them at Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, WDW.. same same same. I dunno lol!

Believe me, I am alone on this lol!

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I understand not liking kids...but FIREWORKS, dude?

I knowwwwww.. everyone thinks I'm crazy. They're just.. all the same to me! I mean.. I could see them at Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, WDW.. same same same. I dunno lol!

Believe me, I am alone on this lol!

Im with you to a certain extent on this one. Where we live we have Red, White, and Boom... and im not claiming this, but I guess its one of the best Fireworks for the 4th of July in the whole USA. Dont know if its true... not making the claim, but I enjoy them a lot. So to me... I havent seen anything that can live up to it. The one time I did enjoy watching the fireworks at Disney was an extended hours at the MK. We were close to Small World and it seemed like they were right above us. I enjoyed it... but like I said... just doesnt live up to what I see here on the 4th.

So im with ya in a way DD... lol

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Wow, that's so funny. I listen often to the WDWtoday podcast and they constantly diss that Fantasmic package...saying that the seats are the worst (which I agree), you still have to arrive 30 minutes prior and that, overall, it's just not a very good value...

But you guys seem to like it.

I can see their point too. It probably depends on the day. It's also probably for those of us who like a "guarantee." I bet lots of people have never considered it and never had any trouble. I just figure if I've slotted that day to see Fantastmic I want to make sure I see it. If I don't have that package I'll probably line up really early just to make sure.

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Mase wrote:
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I understand not liking kids...but FIREWORKS, dude?

I knowwwwww.. everyone thinks I'm crazy. They're just.. all the same to me! I mean.. I could see them at Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, WDW.. same same same. I dunno lol!

Believe me, I am alone on this lol!

Im with you to a certain extent on this one. Where we live we have Red, White, and Boom... and im not claiming this, but I guess its one of the best Fireworks for the 4th of July in the whole USA. Dont know if its true... not making the claim, but I enjoy them a lot. So to me... I havent seen anything that can live up to it. The one time I did enjoy watching the fireworks at Disney was an extended hours at the MK. We were close to Small World and it seemed like they were right above us. I enjoyed it... but like I said... just doesnt live up to what I see here on the 4th.

So im with ya in a way DD... lol

OMG, I can't believe you guys!! After the thrill rides, my favorite thing are the Disney Fireworks!!! Specially for the music, it's just so well syncronized and plain magical!! Illuminations is like reaching Nirvana for me! And I always, ALWAYS cry at any of them...

I guess people are just different (some of them, REALLY different laugh).

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Noturna wrote:
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I understand not liking kids...but FIREWORKS, dude?

I knowwwwww.. everyone thinks I'm crazy. They're just.. all the same to me! I mean.. I could see them at Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, WDW.. same same same. I dunno lol!

Believe me, I am alone on this lol!

Im with you to a certain extent on this one. Where we live we have Red, White, and Boom... and im not claiming this, but I guess its one of the best Fireworks for the 4th of July in the whole USA. Dont know if its true... not making the claim, but I enjoy them a lot. So to me... I havent seen anything that can live up to it. The one time I did enjoy watching the fireworks at Disney was an extended hours at the MK. We were close to Small World and it seemed like they were right above us. I enjoyed it... but like I said... just doesnt live up to what I see here on the 4th.

So im with ya in a way DD... lol

OMG, I can't believe you guys!! After the thrill rides, my favorite thing are the Disney Fireworks!!! Specially for the music, it's just so well syncronized and plain magical!! Illuminations is like reaching Nirvana for me! And I always, ALWAYS cry at any of them...

I guess people are just different (some of them, REALLY different laugh).

See.. Our red white and boom is synced to music as well. Just hard to beat it... Lol

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every fireworks show I've seen has been synced to music... sooo.. I dunno lol.. I just dont think it's really that special!

is this a bad time to mention that I try to avoid parades as well?