Disney Magic.

[SRT_GB]

I noticed it was the OP's first post. Where's the welcoming committee?

[Rob562]

But seriously DUDE, you sound like my parents. They think WDW is stupid and boring because they also visited AK in the first few years it was built.

I have a similar situation with a close friend. He apparently visited AK *before* it opened to the public. He had a friend on the opening crew for the park (merchandise, I believe), and she brought him as her guest on a Cast Preview day. The safari wasn't open, Asia was almost a year away from opening, and the park was swarming with tons of little kids (which he's not too fond of in the first place) and everyone trying to get access to what little was available. He ended up leaving after only seeing ITTBAB because he just needed to get out of there. So he went to a different park for the rest of the day.
Needless to say, I have yet to get him back to the park. He LOVES the other three parks, but has no real desire to return to AK. (Though he did say he really liked ITTBAB) Perhaps now with EE open I'll get him in there.

-Rob

[Big Wallaby]

I think I saw a Stanley Crane in the MK... it was helping build the north tower of the Contemporary.

Along those lines, does KSR have any Caterpillars? Or John Deere? :D:

Well, they have John Deere Gators. And if you look back toward Florida from Africa, in places you can see a crane over by the AK Lodge. Fries me every time I see it. They really should take it down during the day.

[DisKarma]

Thanks for the Welcome! DHS needed this attraction desperately and I will debate for hours with anyone that thinks it should have gone to another park. DHS has been lacking rides for kids since it opened. I really don't know how many small kids really appreciate Jimmy Cagney in the Great Movie Ride.
Tower, Coaster, Star Tours all having height requirements. Only leaves a playground, muppets,the backlot tour, and all of our shows to see. Not only did Disney provide an amazing ride for all ages but the changes on Mickey Avenue changing it to Pixar Place are stunning.
And hey don't pick on my brothers and sisters at DAK I love that park and will always feel that it would have been Walt's favorite.

[Theme Park Where]

DHS has frequently been the kid's favorite, though. If you think about it, the attractions there are from within the lifetime of most of the kids. Beauty & the Beast, Little Mermaid, Playhouse Disney, even the Muppets (Sesame Street) are within their lifetime or at least familiar due to DVD and TV viewing. MK has the more "classic" films and characters, which they know but much in the same way we "know" Cagney and Bogart. And GMR has Wizard of Oz, which most kids know pretty well too. The other stuff they take or leave, but I've had several kids at DHS tell me they saw the Wicked Witch of the West ride.

I loved DAK from the day it opened for cast previews too. I'm always amused by people who claim there's nothing to do at DAK or DHS. Obviously, if you only go to the park to ride rides, especially if you only enjoy "thrill" rides or big ticket rides, there's not much to do. But I could ALWAYS make a full day out of DAK or DHS. There are top of the line shows at both parks, some great walk through attractions, and tons of street atmosphere. Both have fun places to explore (hidden nature trails, a museum of movie memorabilia, etc.) and lots of "ambiance."

[DisKarma]

DHS has frequently been the kid's favorite, though. If you think about it, the attractions there are from within the lifetime of most of the kids. Beauty & the Beast, Little Mermaid, Playhouse Disney, even the Muppets (Sesame Street) are within their lifetime or at least familiar due to DVD and TV viewing. MK has the more "classic" films and characters, which they know but much in the same way we "know" Cagney and Bogart. And GMR has Wizard of Oz, which most kids know pretty well too. The other stuff they take or leave, but I've had several kids at DHS tell me they saw the Wicked Witch of the West ride.

Believe me I love my park and would not want to work at any other. The atmosphere of DHS is my favorite. But is just seems the majority of our guests want rides. I don't know how many times I have been bombarded by questions where are the rides for kids? But it does not take me long to tell them about the things that they most likely have missed. I tell them schedule your day around the shows, and fast pass your favorites, and look for those opportune times to hit those ongoing things that rarely have long lines. I always hope that they leave satisfied with their day.

[GaTechGal]

I think that AK has some of the most enjoyable shows on property. We just love Festival of the Lion King and the new Nemo show. I also think that the Character Grove is the best character meet/greet area at any of the parks. It's shady, there are misters to cool things off, and the background music is fantastic. And since you are viewing most of the attractions at your own pace, it's easier to enjoy the themeing. The Maharaja Jungle Trek makes you feel like you are actually in India.

DisKarma - We are very excited about the new Midway Mania ride. It will be a great addition to DHS. Did they move the Mickey meet/greet? It was a great place to see Mickey in an interesting costume and was never really busy so you could spend some time with him.

[vixen101485]

Needless to say, I have yet to get him back to the park. He LOVES the other three parks, but has no real desire to return to AK. (Though he did say he really liked ITTBAB) Perhaps now with EE open I'll get him in there.
-Rob

LOL...at least your friend realizes that the other parks exist as seperate entities. No matter if I talk till I am blue in the face and bring out a map with all the parks clearly marked, I cant convince my parents that the AK is only part of WDW and not the whole park. The conversation usually goes like this. "we dont like WDW" But you have only been to AK, there are 3 other parks. "no, we have been to WDW and we dont like it, it is boring and stupid (their actual words not mine..lol) " So I explain it like this...Pgh (their area) is made up of small neighborhoods but they all have the Pgh as their address. Or I say it is like a big circle with smaller circles inside -AK, MK, etc being the smaller circles. SIGH, they still dont get it. OY!

As for kids stuff at the Studios and AK, my 5 yr old DD likes anything she gets to do but I can see less adventerous(sp?) children ..and adults for that matter finding it boring. Fun is what you make it. Disney is not a thrill park, it is a THEME park. Meghyn (at 4.5) actually really liked the drawing lesson at the Studios. LOL, maybe I have a future animater on my hands.

[DisKarma]

DisKarma - We are very excited about the new Midway Mania ride. It will be a great addition to DHS. Did they move the Mickey meet/greet? It was a great place to see Mickey in an interesting costume and was never really busy so you could spend some time with him.

Very good news for you they have moved the Mickey meet and greet inside the Magic of Animation. So you have a great place to cool off and see Mickey at the same time.

Alot of people miss out on the Magic of Animation and I think it is one of our most under appreciated attractions. And the cool thing about the Animation Academy is that you may draw a different character each time you come in. Love how they make the drawing seem so simple, who knows how many future animators will come out of visiting there.

[Eeyore Tattoo]

Everyone can use a little magic..........