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So I'm watching the Disney planning video, can't let on of course to the kids that we're going again....and I'm looking at all the rides that I've never been on or some that DH hasn't been on either. Mainly because I'm not really a ride person or because we always had a small one in a stroller. Now we won't have any of that....but this time I plan on changing that.
So here's my list of never have gone on rides....
Tower of Terror
Rockin Rollercoaster
Big Thunder Mountain
Haunted Mansion (I know, I know what a baby I am)
and many more.
So what's yours and also do you take pictures on the rides? I know some, like the fast ones or roller coasters you can't. But I see people have taken pics on like Buzz Lightyear, and stuff.
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You have to go on all of those. Tower of Terror and Rockin Rollercoaster were so awesome. We went at a low time and we just kept goin on Tower of Terror...it was amazing.
The Haunted Mansion really isn't scary. Seriously. It's more funny than anything else. It's a must also.
Hope you have a great time.
We are goin on our first Disney cruise in April and I am going to miss the parks I think. I love rides and the atmosphere but Im also looking forward to all of the excursions we have planned at the different ports. It will be something different for all of us.
I am a Big Ride Chicken, so there are a lot of thrill rides I've never been on. I'm also not good with spinning rides. So with that in mind, my list:
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Magic Carpets of Aladdin (just never been a "must do")
Dumbo (at least I don't remember ever riding it, also one I can pass on)
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway (again, not a must do)
Astro Orbitor (eek! high, spinning and looks scary!)
Goofy's Barnstormer (I know it's a kiddie coaster, but not a coaster fan)
Test Track
ToT
RnR
Toy Story Mania (I haven't been there since it opened; definitely a must do)
Animation Studios Tour (I want to; just never have the time)
Lights Motors Action Stunt Show (ran out of time last trip)
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Dinosaur!
Primevil Whirl
Triceratops Spin
I know, my list is long. And I didn't include playgrounds or character greeting areas, none of which I've ever done. I have no kids and as much as I love the characters, I sorta feel silly standing in line with a bunch of little kids waiting. I know people do it here, so I guess I should just get over it and give Mickey a big hug!
There's a few things that I want to try on my next trip, whenever that may be, and others that I'm chicken to try but would w/ the right person, like Dinosaur, BTMRR, and Test Track. It would have to be someone who's been on the ride before and who would respect my fears and be supportive and not make fun of me.
Just to give you an example, I screamed my fool head off during Star Tours, much to the amusement of the 8 year old sitting next to me. Also I nearly broke the girl sitting in front of me's neck on POTC, b/c I thought the drop was bigger than it was and grabbed the hand bar in front of me, accidentally grabbing her ponytail, too (If you're reading this, hon, ) I'm just not good with surprises on rides. I like to know what the vehicle is going to do before it does it. That's why most WDW rides work for me b/c they go on a track and I can see what the car ahead of me did before I do the same thing. Once I've ridden a ride once and know I survived it, I'm fine to ride again. I've done Mission: Space twice, both the regular and light versions. I like the light one better (first time I rode was before the light was available). I also enjoy Splash Mountain, although I don't really love the drop. I know, irrational fears and all that.
Now that I've rambled on, I'll hush up now. C'mon, someone else's turn to confess!
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Dh and I took pictures on almost everything we actually could, hence 12 million photos to sort out. argh!
Before sept 08, I had not been to WDW since 1993. I've come to realize that rides have come and gone in that 15 yrs and I never had the pleasure of experincing them. oh well...
I tend not to do water rides. ie splash mountain, and the river rapid one in AK.(sloshing around for a hour after is uncomfortable)
I think that I will skip the Space mountain next time. I find I'm getting wimpier as I get older.
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The only thing I've never done is Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle. Really neither one appealed to me, but I've heard that Tom Sawyer Island is pretty fun. I might have to check that out.
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So I'm watching the Disney planning video, can't let on of course to the kids that we're going again....and I'm looking at all the rides that I've never been on or some that DH hasn't been on either. Mainly because I'm not really a ride person or because we always had a small one in a stroller. Now we won't have any of that....but this time I plan on changing that.
So here's my list of never have gone on rides....
Tower of Terror
Rockin Rollercoaster
Big Thunder Mountain
Haunted Mansion (I know, I know what a baby I am)
and many more.
So what's yours and also do you take pictures on the rides? I know some, like the fast ones or roller coasters you can't. But I see people have taken pics on like Buzz Lightyear, and stuff.
Please please go in the haunted mansion!!! Its fun and the special effects are great. It is not scary at all. Go go...
The only ride I haven't gone on is Goofy's Barnstormer at the MK. Other then that I have gone on every ride in every park.
For shows i have seen all of those too.
Does this mean I don't have a need to go back?
In terms of photos, if I can take photos without a flash I have but since Flash Photography could possibly ruin the experience for other guests I don't take them.
I know on the Haunted Mansion I got really upset as we got stuck in the Magic Ball Area and people took flash photos and RUINED the whole "magic" of that for my mom and I. So we don't do flash photos so that others won't have that experience.
But we have taken movies on BTMRR, and Expedition Everest, as well as Soarin. Great ways to remember the rides!
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) I'm just not good with surprises on rides. I like to know what the vehicle is going to do before it does it. That's why most WDW rides work for me b/c they go on a track and I can see what the car ahead of me did before I do the same thing. 
Once I've ridden a ride once and know I survived it, I'm fine to ride again. I've done Mission: Space twice, both the regular and light versions. I like the light one better (first time I rode was before the light was available). I also enjoy Splash Mountain, although I don't really love the drop. I know, irrational fears and all that. 
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