Unpopular Opinions: Disney Edition

@RIDisneyPinGuy I totally get it. I have only done it ONCE and of course the water effects in front of us were malfunctioning. it was hot, crowded, the seats are uncomfortable and we waited forever for it to start. That was years ago – before kids – so we got the Fantasmic dinner package this round and are going to give it another go.

I do not care for Illuminations. When I was a teenager I got ash in my eye during the show. And quite frankly I can’t see all the marvelous things that are supposed to be on the globe…I feel like you would need binoculars to really see it. It does nothing for me so we usually go on Spaceship Earth one last time instead.

nooneshome wrote:

Put me in the same camp of those that don’t care that much for Illuminations. If they had some form of stadium seating I would do it more often. Also, pineapple dole whip floats are way over-rated. Pure sugar flavored soft serve… And I can’t wait to see the our new prez in the HoP.

Agreed about Dole Whips. I mean, I don’t HATE them but I wouldn’t stand in line for them for an ungodly amount of time.

@ridisneypinguy @jamiedawn27 I have to say, while I do enjoy the firework shows I don’t see them every time just because I don’t have the energy at that time of day to fight the crowds leaving the parks I think Fantasmic is a great show, but you are right, that is probably the worst to get out of. Having said all that, we got FP for Illuminations last time and that helped a ton, as did our Fantasmic Dining Package. We got fantastic seats and we were out of there in no time!

On the topic of I only like the vanilla Dole whip floats which are no more at the Magic Kingdom :'(

Probably the only firework show I see every trip to WDW is IllumiNations and that is mostly because there are many good viewing areas and a few that don’t get too cramped or crowded. I enjoy leaving the World Showcase afterward in a very slow fashion. We usually see the fireworks at Magic Kingdom, but sometimes we go to BLT’s lounge to see them rather than wait in the park. Fantasmic! for us is the most skipped venue, but we see it about every other trip. Our next trip we have the Fantasmic! Dining Package, so it’s definitely on our list this trip. Lately I did enjoy the Star Wars fireworks at DHS too! :bsaber: :rsaber:

@starbee – I feel the same way! I work at a college and whenever a student is wearing the college mascot outfit I make them tell me who they are which makes me feel better for some reason!

Now that I have a child, I do have to say that the characters were a little more fun, but he pretty much hated all of them except Chip and Dale so maybe he will be in the same boat!

starbee wrote:

So here’s my latest unpopular opinion that I’m sure will be followed by the throwing of rotten vegetables…

I was never a fan of Wishes and I’m glad it’s been replaced by Happily Ever After. I completely understand why people love Wishes, I know for a lot of people it has sentimental meaning like seeing it on their wedding night, or getting proposed to during Wishes, etc. – I too love attractions for sentimental reasons. But for me, Wishes had to sentimental meaning. I thought it was an okay show, not bad or anything, it was just always my least favorite. I saw it maybe twice and that was enough. I didn’t like it because it just seemed like a few fireworks with colors changing on the castle. Nothing special in my opinion.

Happily Ever After blows Wishes out of the water for me! More fireworks with great effects like the projection showing Mulan setting off a firecracker that corresponds with a firework – amazing! The fireworks were more in time with the music which in itself is a great effect, the castle projections were spectacular and I think there’s a great variety of movies portrayed in the projection with another good variety of soundtrack accompaniment. I don’t always think a change at Disney is warranted, or well done, but in this case I think the change in Magic Kingdom fireworks show is both

I loved Wishes for the meaning to my wife and I, but I get it. It had a good run. A long run by Disney standards. I do not disagree it was time, and honestly I was shocked there hasn’t been a change sooner. I will miss it, but I understand the need for it to retire. I hope HEA is at least as good, and that they do not rely to heavily on the projections so it may be enjoyed throughout the park (read: from the TTA ). We shall see

starbee wrote:

So here’s my latest unpopular opinion that I’m sure will be followed by the throwing of rotten vegetables…

I was never a fan of Wishes and I’m glad it’s been replaced by Happily Ever After. I completely understand why people love Wishes, I know for a lot of people it has sentimental meaning like seeing it on their wedding night, or getting proposed to during Wishes, etc. – I too love attractions for sentimental reasons. But for me, Wishes had no sentimental meaning. I thought it was an okay show, not bad or anything, it was just always my least favorite. I saw it maybe twice and that was enough. I didn’t like it because it just seemed like a few fireworks with colors changing on the castle. Nothing special in my opinion.

OMG I’m glad I’m not the only one! My friend just loves Wishes to death and I can’t understand it. I was always shocked that out of all of the impressive shows, it seemed to be the least. I’m with you on the fact that it seemed very lack luster for it to be running at MK all these years. I can’t wait to see the new show!