I've noticed that as I go to Disney World more and more I find I'm less and less interested in the rides. I still enjoy them, but they aren't really what I most look forward to. I guess I've also ridden them all so many times that they've lost some of their novelty. I don't want to come of as saying I find them boring now, but I tend to just look forward more to the experience now than any particular ride or activity.
I agree with you Brad. The more often we go the less I care about the rides. Also like you I do not find them boring but we do no longer feel as if we must do every ride on each trip.
And you guys have just as much fun right?
I can not answer that for Brad but I honestly think I have more fun with each new trip. It is really hard to explain but just the whole "Disney state of mind" is what does it for me. I just love being there.
That is very encouraging.
I can agree! Just wandering around the parks, seeing what's new in the shops, checking out new hidden mickeys and themeing throughout the parks and resorts, and just that feeling of being on a vacation are the perks for us. We DO love the rides, and Space Mountain is always a thrill, but we don't have to "check them off the list" the way we used to ;-D
May 2008 CSR 
I agree with everything everyone has said, although I DO look forward to new rides.
We still love the rides, although there are a couple I could happily miss if time is tight.
I can only please one person per day. Today isn't your day... tomorrow doesn't look good either.
We still love the rides, although there are a couple I could happily miss if time is tight.
Yeah. There are definitely rides that are "every trip," "most trips," "I haven't ridden this in a while," and "I'll wait for the refurb."
We call the last group the "Oh yeah, I forgot about it..." rides. Like Stitch's Great Escape.
I can not answer that for Brad but I honestly think I have more fun with each new trip. It is really hard to explain but just the whole "Disney state of mind" is what does it for me. I just love being there.
I think that's what sets Disney apart from a park like Six Flags. Once the novelty of the rides wears off in Six Flags, there's really nothing left. Disney just has so many things to check out and you still have your old favorites to visit as well. I doubt you'd ever run out of things to do in WDW. At least if you love Disney.
Another reason we enjoy each trip more and more is because we get better and doing things efficiently and have a more relaxing time.
scrappy wrote:I can not answer that for Brad but I honestly think I have more fun with each new trip. It is really hard to explain but just the whole "Disney state of mind" is what does it for me. I just love being there.I think that's what sets Disney apart from a park like Six Flags. Once the novelty of the rides wears off in Six Flags, there's really nothing left. Disney just has so many things to check out and you still have your old favorites to visit as well. I doubt you'd ever run out of things to do in WDW. At least if you love Disney.
Another reason we enjoy each trip more and more is because we get better and doing things efficiently and have a more relaxing time.
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2017 AKL-Jambo House (May)
2017 Old Key West (Apr)
2016 Port Orleans Riverside (Oct)-Hurricane Matthew!!
2016 Old Key West (Aug)
2016 CBR (Jul)
2016 Art of Animation (May)
2015 Ft. Wilderness Campground (Oct)
2014 Sherwood Forest RV Park (Nov)
2013 Pop Century (Jul)
2012 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress (Jul)
2011 Radisson Lake Buena Vista (Aug)
2010 Pop Century (Nov)
2009 PO Riverside (Jul)
2008 Pop Century (Apr)
2006-2007 FL residents: Hunters Creek 8 miles from the parks!!
2005 All Star Sports (Jul)
2005 PO Riverside/CBR/CSR (Apr)
I wonder how much of the Disney magic is that we grew up watching their movies and cartoons?
I'm sure that is a factor, and by design. That said, there are converts every day that did not have the good fortune to grow up with Disney.
I'm sure that is a factor, and by design. That said, there are converts every day that did not have the good fortune to grow up with Disney.
It's basically high production values, but it goes farther than just the park. The movies were really good, so we loved Disney and the parks are really good so we love the parks even more. I think they should be well off for quite a while since I'm sure a lot of kids loved the "Second Golden Age" films like the Lion King. Also since they're putting Pixar in the parks, I think they should have the nostalgia factor for years to come.
I think you're right on the money Brad. I think bears mention that this is all according to Disney's blueprint. Brilliant.
I think you're right on the money Brad. I think bears mention that this is all according to Disney's blueprint. Brilliant.
They have advanced computers working day and night to figure out how to liberate our money from our wallets. 
LifeIsForLiving wrote:I think you're right on the money Brad. I think bears mention that this is all according to Disney's blueprint. Brilliant.They have advanced computers working day and night to figure out how to liberate our money from our wallets.
