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AFrailey Rookie
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: Best rides at Disneyland / California Adventures |
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SPACE MOUNTAIN!
California Screamin' |
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mike_dee23 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:55 am Post subject: |
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Soarin' Over California and Tower of Terror _________________ MTFBWYA |
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frack24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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tower of terror
california screamin |
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unleasHell Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Tea Cups
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It's a Small World! |
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AFrailey Rookie
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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i also really like the new Toy Story Mania 3D game/ride at Calli Adventures! |
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frijolero01 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Haunted Mansion
Space Mountain
Soarin' Over California
Hollywood Tower of Terror
Toy Story Mania
Casey Jr.
Thunder Railroad |
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LarryCoon Site Staff
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:48 am Post subject: |
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Hmmm...okay -- first D-land:
Autopia & Mad Tea Party
Still classics.
Big Thunder and Space Mountain
Best thrill rides the park has to offer.
Splash Mountain
A theme ride based on a movie nobody who rides the ride has ever seen (and likely never will -- Disney won't release it because it's too racially insensitive).
Buzz Lightyear
Because I'm ultra competitive, that's why.
Pirates of the Caribbean
This may be the quintessential ride. The right combination of theme, animatronics, thrill, cool effects, and a line that moves fast.
California Adventure:
California Screamin'
Best 'coaster at either park.
Soarin' Over California
Just try to be in the "top" row, otherwise the dangling feet above you are a distraction. Bonus: a view of Staples Center.
Tower of Terror
Another one with a great combination of theme, thrills and effects.
Toy Story Mania
Because I'm ultra competitive, that's why. |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Pirates of the Carribean
Toy Story Mania
Autopia
Adventureland shooting gallery (not really a ride, but I'd do it twice each visit0
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (RIP)
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride I believe has been torn down, which is a shame. It was one of the original rides when Walt opened for business. It was a very charming but chilling ride, as it placed you in the middle of a chaotic Disney cartoon. The ride was unintentionally a celebration of the Disney Animation Studios' Golden Age, when cartoons were painstakingly drawn in detail, and the characters themselves had depth. By the 1950s, Disney retreated into a formula of fuzzy, furry animals and creative stagnation. |
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frijolero01 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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angrypuppy wrote: | Pirates of the Carribean
Toy Story Mania
Autopia
Adventureland shooting gallery (not really a ride, but I'd do it twice each visit0
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (RIP)
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride I believe has been torn down, which is a shame. It was one of the original rides when Walt opened for business. It was a very charming but chilling ride, as it placed you in the middle of a chaotic Disney cartoon. The ride was unintentionally a celebration of the Disney Animation Studios' Golden Age, when cartoons were painstakingly drawn in detail, and the characters themselves had depth. By the 1950s, Disney retreated into a formula of fuzzy, furry animals and creative stagnation. |
Unless you're speaking of Orlando's version, the ride in Anaheim,CA is STILL alive and kicking ass. I'd say that ride and peter pan are the one's w/ the longest lines in Fantasyland. |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:58 am Post subject: |
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frijolero01 wrote: | angrypuppy wrote: | Pirates of the Carribean
Toy Story Mania
Autopia
Adventureland shooting gallery (not really a ride, but I'd do it twice each visit0
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (RIP)
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride I believe has been torn down, which is a shame. It was one of the original rides when Walt opened for business. It was a very charming but chilling ride, as it placed you in the middle of a chaotic Disney cartoon. The ride was unintentionally a celebration of the Disney Animation Studios' Golden Age, when cartoons were painstakingly drawn in detail, and the characters themselves had depth. By the 1950s, Disney retreated into a formula of fuzzy, furry animals and creative stagnation. |
Unless you're speaking of Orlando's version, the ride in Anaheim,CA is STILL alive and kicking ass. I'd say that ride and peter pan are the one's w/ the longest lines in Fantasyland. |
They did shut the one down in Orlando, and I was told by a Disney World Magic Kingdom employee that they shuttered the one in Disneyland as well. I stand corrected. Next I'll find out that the Long Beach Pike and Pacific Ocean Park are still operating.
I hope they keep the core of Fantasyland intact. |
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JerryMagicKobe Moderator
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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The tram.
And speaking of Fantasyland, Richelle the Laker Girl works (worked?) as a dancer in the parade, and that would be a pretty good ride, IMO. |
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REPPIN 818 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Haven't been in ages... i'm looking forward to going on my birthday |
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frack24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:50 am Post subject: |
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JerryMagicKobe wrote: | The tram.
And speaking of Fantasyland, Richelle the Laker Girl works (worked?) as a dancer in the parade, and that would be a pretty good ride, IMO. |
pic, or it didnt happen. sorry. but seriously whats her character/costume? i'd like to try to find her. thats a cool tidbit to know. you know it's awesome when i go to disney cuz i see everybody reppin laker jerseys or tees!
oh and another question. why is peter pan so freaking long. whats that ride like. i don't think i've ever been on it. |
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LarryCoon Site Staff
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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frack24 wrote: | oh and another question. why is peter pan so freaking long. |
It's just a slow-moving ride. Only one "car" loads at a time (3 people max), and it moves pretty slowly.
Quote: | whats that ride like. i don't think i've ever been on it. |
It's a "storybook" ride. If you've been on the Alice in Wonderland ride, it's similar -- you move through scenes in the story. Alice is all on the ground, Peter Pan does some flying (corresponding to the flying in the story).
It was one of my daughter's favorite rides until she was seven or so. |
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doughboy90650 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:08 am Post subject: |
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Small World is always cool but for the best rides, you gotta roll to Magic Mountain; dodge the bullets |
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Sportsmuze Star Player
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: |
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EVERYTHING
No matter what age I am, from 5-24. They are all still fun....
There was a time from like 17-20 that I didnt really go or care too.
But then I discovered marijuana and theme parks. Wow. |
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cinimod Star Player
Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Posts: 2189 Location: In my skin
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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All the roller coasters at Disneyland suck hard, except for Space Mountain which only sucks a little bit... |
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sickside323 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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i still haven't been to california adventure, but my favorite ride at disneyland is pirates of the carribean |
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TheBattleOfLosAngeles Sixth Man
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this is a trick question. it's like winning the special olympics. _________________ Make the World a better place, Punch a Boston fan in the Face |
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Vishnu Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Space mountain. |
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