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Topic: What do you like best about DHS?

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Ursula
Fri 12/5/2008 10:14p
^ That too! :)
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Jim in Merced CA
Fri 12/5/2008 10:53p
<I've never sensed that the Fifth Dimension is supposed to be floating through space. Did you read that somewhere or just make it up?>

Here's my thinking: if you're floating through space, why would you end up in the hotel building all during the drop sequence? I always thought the Fifth Dimension was just a trippy hotel floor, not a flight through space (maybe you're getting this confused with Star Tours).>

leobloom, WTF? Why are you choosing to argue this?

That's my impression of the 5th Dimension room in Tower of Terror. End of story.

My apologies if you can't handle commentary that goes beyond the one word descriptions that you gave to the DHS attractions.

I'll not to keep it to mono-syllabic words and short phrases next time.
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Wingman1969
Sat 12/6/2008 8:29a
While I too miss the original premis of DHS where you could tour a working studio and observe television shows and animated features as they were being made, it is still one of my favorite parks.
I'm a HUGE Star Wars fan so Star Tours is always on my visit list (though I do believe that they should update the film). I have also enjoyed TGMR many times, in fact it introduced me to some classic older films that I had never watched before and when I watched them, found that I enjoyed them greatly.
As far as some of the newer things (American Idol), I don't even watch the show on TV and do not believe that I would be willing to take time out of my visit to even bother with it.
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mstaft
Sat 12/6/2008 9:02a
Although I am one of those that see DHS as a lesser park in Orlando, it is still full of great things.

Tower is great- and IMHO better than DCA.
The aproach, the building, the landscaping and yes, the horizontal movement, make this the definitive version of the attraction.

GMR- dated but still terrific.

One Man's Dream belongs at DL. It is that impressive.

I love the general charm and atmosphere of the park. The fascades are great, the layout of the park is just poor. Star Tours entrance is a piece of art.

RNRC is the modern day Space Mountain.

My anticipation for the park as created by walking Hollywood Blvd. shows the old school Imagineers still have it.

In short, DHS has much potential.
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barboy
Sat 12/6/2008 9:14a
5th dimension room......


I guess for me I never thought of it as being in outer space per se but more just being transported to a different, unidentified realm teeming with a hodgepodge of mindbending props that mess with our sanity.

And I certainly never thought that ghosts/spirits worked on that 'floor' either. I guess I always thought that the service elevator sent guests to an eery unknown, taking us to the edge of utter insanity

That ride is just one big mind*&^$)@#

.....but I love it!


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leobloom
Sat 12/6/2008 9:30a
>>My apologies if you can't handle commentary that goes beyond the one word descriptions that you gave to the DHS attractions.>>

Dear Jim:

What indication have you got that I can't handle your commentary? You're not that brilliant, buddy. In fact, your ideas are little half-baked, to be honest. You sound like a person who can't defend his ideas and so resorts to name-calling when his thinking is challenged.

And you never did explain why the visible tracks in TOT are different from the visible tracks in any number of other Disney rides (ground-based or not). But I guess that's another example of your deep, complicated commentary that doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
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Jim in Merced CA
Sat 12/6/2008 9:36a
My position has been explained -- if you're confused, or need to review, simply go to the 'More messages' section and read the posts.

Very simple.
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RoadTrip
Sat 12/6/2008 12:24p
<<That ride is just one big mind*&^$)@#

.....but I love it!>>

That's kind of how I like to see it too. You just can't beat a good mind*&^$)@# !!
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barboy
Sat 12/6/2008 2:30p
///You just can't beat a good mind*&^$)@# !!///


LOL!!! Damn, that was good.
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davewasbaloo
Sun 12/7/2008 3:00a
I'm a little late to this party, but I thought I would chime in. Add me to the list of people who prefer DCA and WDSP is equal in attraction fun for me to DHS. But I would rather go to DHS than the MK.

Let me get the disappointments out of the way before the positives.

I prefer WDSP's versions of the Tram tour, Animation, LMA, RNRC and ToT. So they are not major draws for me but enjoyable. Also I much prefer DL's Fantasmic. If I had not been to DL or DLP so many times, I would probably rate DHS even higher. However I do like it.

On to the good:

I love the streetmousphere of DHS, it is some of Disney's entertainment at their best. The characters are a real hoot.

Hollywood Bvd is lovely, much nicer than the real thing.

The GMR has a wonderful exterior - and inside are real gems. I have never had a good guide sadly, which knocks it down, and many effects are often broken. But when working properly, I adore the Mary Poppins scene, and Gene Kelly (Singing in the Rain is one of my fav films of all time). Also the Alien, Indy, Gangster and Wizard of Oz scene is absolutely delightful.

A few upgrades would be nice, but the GMR is one of the draws to WDW for us.

I like Rock N Roller Coaster - huge Aerosmith Fan and I like coasters. But it's not a big deal for us anymore as I prefer WDSP's version, same with ToT (prefer DCA, WDSP version). Though I love the beam of light before the drop and the random effects. A classic.

Fantasmic is ok, but it is nice to be able to sit down. That's about the only positive, so let's move on.

Special mention for PlayHouse Disney Live. It is a very well done show, and if you have someone in the preschool set, it is a must see. My kids love it and it was a real highlight. I am looking forward to WDSP getting a version next year.

OMD - AWESOME. I had to go in alone because the kids were asleep and my MIL was not interested. I was in awe!. To finally see the Buddy Epsen dancing man after all these years of reading about him was a genuine thrill.
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