Number one thing I generally don’t do is character meets. Unless I am with others or a character breakfast, there just isn’t a character that I would wait to see. Unless you count me breaking this rule on my last trip. Since the demise of Mickey’s Toontown Fair, Mickey is now available at other locations. The one I was actually excited about is the Hall of Presidents meet with Mickey in Colonial vestments. Mickey looks good in a tri-corner hat.
Astro-Orbiters. While heights in general don’t bother me (I’m a licensed private pilot,) I am not a fan of things that are bolted to a pole and spin unless I have the chance to inspect it before flight. It’s not that I don’t trust it, because I don’t but I remember riding it once as a small lad and it not being something I have ever really wanted to do again. So far I have been able to maintain that resolution.
Something that is slowly working its way into the never or rarely do category is Test Track. I used to love Test Track, but with the lack of ABS skid test and queue making all the intense noise and the heat vision camera not always working, I have started losing interest.
I have never been over to Beaches and Cream. It sounds like a wonderful place and I have had nothing but plans for years to go over and have a No Way Jose or with a group a Kitchen Sink. Maybe I can pull it off on my next trip.
Disney Quest is also something I have skipped. I went once right after it opened and because I was young and it was new and I had fun. But I eventually grew out of video games and just didn’t care anymore, but now I am playing games again. I think it is time to give it a go once more just to see what is new in arcade style gaming.
Characters in Flight. This isn’t really a never do; this is a never done. It isn’t because I don’t want to but every time I go over the wind is too high or weather is bad in general.
Amy: While we always try to explore what's new at Walt Disney World, it does seem that there are a few things that we just don't do.
I intentionally pass on the water rides. I think Splash Mountain is a fantastic attraction but it's a once every 5 years or so ride for me. I always end up soaked and I just don't find that to be fun. Not to sound like a stick in the mud, but I prefer to show up for ADRs with dry clothes. I've ridden Kali River Rapids only once and then I took a change of clothes.
I enjoy the films at Epcot, especially "O Canada!" but those aren't an every trip thing for me. I'm sure that's partially influenced by the fact that we frequently visit during the Food and Wine Festival and the booths keep us mainly on the promenade.
I've never been to DisneyQuest. Just not my thing but hey, I doubt I'm the target audience there anyway.
I always want to see the Beauty and the Beast stage show and Flights of Wonder, but the times just don't tend to work out.
Please don't throw things at your computer, but I haven't seen the candy artist at Epcot.
There are still a few restaurants left to explore, but I consider most of those in the "haven't gotten to it yet" than the "I avoid it or forget about it" category. However, I do avoid Cinderella's Royal Table. I prefer the old days there. With two daughters, I'm sure I'll go again someday, but for now, no thanks. I also pass on the mega-sized, huge chain, super loud restaurants at Downtown Disney. I've given them a shot, but with the other unique options on Disney property, I'll skip these over the top eateries.
I don't do so, but I always want to yell at people who never experience "American Adventure."
DisneyDad: Over the years of going to Walt Disney World, I feel like I have done most everything once. There are, however, a few things that I have not done or don’t repeat too often. We have favorite things that are must-do on each trip, but I don’t think much about the opposite. Some of the things I never do are not because I have an aversion to something, but often because my wife does not want to do something and I don’t often go off by myself to do/ride anything.
One ride I have done “once” falls into this category. My wife does not want to get wet on a ride, so I only remember riding Splash Mountain once or twice. I love the ride, and even now as I write this I can hear “everybody has a laughin place” in my head. There is another water ride I have never been on at AK and that is Kali River Rapids. Like my wife, the idea of walking around in wet shoes and jeans does not sound appealing to me.
I’ve stayed away from “The American Idol Experience” at the Hollywood Studios. I am one of the few people in the USA that does not watch this on TV, so the attraction at the Studios does not hold any “attraction” to me. So, on every trip I will bypass this.
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| Tink enjoying the beginning of "Playhouse Disney: Live on Stage" in Granddaddy's lap |
Many of the things I don’t do fall into the “age appropriate” category. Rides that have thousands of children in the line are probably things I will bypass. I have ridden on Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel and in the Mad Tea Party tea cups and will do so again with my granddaughters, for now, I will bypass these as well as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. I love Peter Pan’s Flight, Snow Whites Scary Adventures and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, but not the long lines. Although, if the lines are short, you’ll see me on these too.
What are your "never do's" at Walt Disney World?
I agree with AMy that the Epcot movies are more of a once in a while thing.
ReplyDeleteI did Country Bears once as a teenager, never doing that again.
Ditto on Country Bear Jamboree. Also on my list are Stitch's Great Escape and The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management. However, if the rumors are true, I'll be checking it out again when it reopens. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd Amy, if it makes you feel better, I haven't seen Miyuki either. Always want to, just never seems to work out with timing. Perhaps in June! :)
Great post! I avoid water rides, most of Fantasyland, I don't usually care if I see a parade or not. I also don't do Disney during peak times. We try to schedule vacations for when the parks are fairly empty.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to do MORE character meals with each trip, because we too can't stand to wait in line for characters! Agree that Test Track isn't worth the wait, we also lump Soarin' in that category. Also don't do water rides, don't want to walk around soggy for half the day. Our most egregious sin still remains that we've never had a Dole whip, though!
ReplyDeleteWhat!? You've never seen Miyuki! She's awesome. I love the way she talks through the process. I hope you've gotten to check her out since you posted this.
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