*Fill in blank* - My WDW trip would not be as good if I had to miss _________

[WDWRox]

If you were going to WDW (like I am in 5 days, yay) but were forced to go without ONE particular ride or attraction for whatever reason......which one would it be that would cause your vacation to be good....but not great?

For me it's a toss-up between Space Mountain/Rock n Roller Coaster/Tower of Terror. I couldn't imagine a trip there with NO rides on any one of them.

[cinderella crazy]

For me it would be Spaceship Earth (which happened the last time we went). It was kind of sad walking past it and not being able to ride it. Thank goodness it's up and running again.

[ibrowse17]

Pineapple dole whip:cloud9: Either that, or seeing the castle for the first time from the WL boat:thumbsup:

[ISLE39]

Tower Of Terror/ Expedition Everest/
Dole Whip/ Rice Krispy Treat

[mouseketeer mom]

Easy one.
Pirates and Splash. They are OUR rides!!!:)

[gauvin4]

For me it would be the walk up main street and seeing the castle. :cloud9:

[tink'72]

POTC for us!

[Bringonthemouse!]

I have to go with the TTA. It is an absolute must for us at night!!!:thumbsup:

[Disneytrotters]

without a doubt! I absolutely LOVE that one!:mickey:

[goofygirl64]

Haunted Mansion and Spaceship Earth. We missed Spaceship Earth last year too, and we were really bummed out. When we go next May, you can bet that will be the first thing we ride at Epcot.

[BeccaO]

Definately Pirates!!!!:pirate::pirate::pirate::pirate:

[KylesMom]

For me it's a toss-up between Space Mountain/Rock n Roller Coaster/Tower of Terror. I couldn't imagine a trip there with NO rides on any one of them.


:ditto: for us! While some of our annual trips have fallen when they've refurbed HM or PotC, it would really be lacking if we had to miss any of these three.

That being said, I've prepped DH and DS the last two years that Space Mtn at some point will be taken down for the rumored massive refurb . ..

[Airblue1]

Soarin

[sacandjac]

the Haunted Mansion!
On our first trip as a family in 2002 my 12 year old DS (had been on a trip to Disney with his dad when he was 8) and I (prior to this went to MK for one day with my parents when I was 13) ran to the Haunted Mansion to find that it was closed for refurbishment. We were standing at the closed gates very sad. We were devastated that it was closed, because both of us had fond memories from our previous trips. We were so excited to ride together.

We did get our chance in 2004 and been riding it ever since.

[Diznee4Me]

Splash! Pirates/HM would also be a bit of a bummer.

[BigRedDad]

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea...

since that happens every time I go, it would have to be PotC, SplMtn, BTMRR, SpMtn, ToT, RnRR. I can miss one of them, but more than that would be upsetting.

[Rhetoric2000]

There are three for me - TWO of which (Haunted Mansion and Spaceship Earth) were down last time I went!!!! The third would be the TTA - and I couldn't for the life of me say why, but it just is.

[joonyer]

Wishes!

Having to visit WDW without seeing it at least once just wouldn't be the same. It represents all the Disney magic to me.

[#1donaldfan]

Rnc, Potc, Sm.....:(

[Marilyn Michetti]

All of the Christmas decorations, the music, the gingerbread house, the toy soldiers, the Osborne lights, and endless hot chocolate.:tree:

[MaxPower]

Without a doubt, it would be Fantasmic. It is quintessential Disney. I am very disappointed that it will not be performed nightly anymore.

[Imagineer1981]

POTC or HM

[crazeedizneefinatic]

HM and POTC! Missed POTC when it was down for refurb, complete and absolute bummer. The trip did not feel complete. Last year we moved our trip so we would not miss HM. That's how important they are to us.

[Tinkerbella16]

I could not go to wdw without riding Splash, POTC, HM, ToT, SSE or Space Mt... these rides are classic to me and I really feel like "Wow! Im in WDW!" when I'm on them.

Last year was bad enough when I couldn't go on SSE... Just walking by it, not being able to go on it was very sad. I cannot wait to finally go on it again in 53 days!!! :D

[katzctkpt]

I would have to say walking down main st and seeing the castle. Something about that just brings tears to my eyes.

[LauraF]

It's corny, but the TTA (Wedway People Mover) is one thing I don't think my trip to WDW would be complete without.

I'm going to have a hard time in 2009 when they shut it down for the SM refurb. :(

[GBBT]

I would have to say the Magic Kingdom.That is my favorite park:thumbsup: and if we can't go to that park the most,I'm just not a happy camper.:nono:

[laward32]

Mine would be MK, but I guess you are wanting a ride. So it would be a tie between POTC, HM, TOT. Those are all can't miss for our family.:mickey: Also can't miss eating a funnel cake and a churro.

[Soul_Power]

Hmm this is a tough one. I couldn't narrow it down to just one, but here's a few:


staying on property
Mickey head rice krispie treats
DDP
Rock n Rollercoaster
Tower of Terror
Expedition Everest
a character breakfast on our last day
pictures with the characters
seeing the castle at MK


Siiigh, I wish I was there right now (and not at school)!

[Goofy4TheWorld]

RnRR (see my avatar?)

[AdventurerKim]

No WDW trip would be complete without going on HM, which I did Saturday! :mickey:

[EvilQueen2006]

i have been a couple times while Splash has been down, once while HM was down, once while spaceship earth was down, once while RNRC was down. I thought these were going to be major disapointments, but i still enjoyed myself and had a wonderful time. I don't think any one (or even 2) of my favorite being down would cause me to have a horrible trip. Disney has so much to offer. POTC and Space Mt. would be hard to swallow if they went down, but I would still make the most of the trip and have a great time.

[gresh00]

our last trip in Feb, these rides we rode twice:

spaceship earth
haunted mansion
carousel of progress
pirates of the Caribbean

My favorite ride is Pirates and I would almost not go if I knew it was going to be down, but all these others are high on my list. Incidentally, Splash Mountain was down during our trip - that was disappointing as it would normally be an essential.

[broadway_chick72]

POTC, Haunted Mansion, then Fantasmic.

[kbean]

Splash Mountain!!!!

[AllDisney]

Last time we were there Spaceship Earth & the Haunted Mansion were both closed. I CAN'T wait to go and have them opened. Thank goodness POTC was opened.

[RobWreck]

Tie between PotC and HM. If either one of them were closed, it would still be a 'good' time at Disney World, but not the 'GREAT' time I look forward to.
Rob

[bringbackhorizons]

HM for us. I have to say though I've been extremely lucky with refurbs, the only two rides that have been down when I've visited are IASW (twice) and El Rio Tiempo (once). I realise now I've said that I've just completely jinxed myself for my next trip! :oops:

[c&d]

Space Mtn and dinner at Artist Point.

[yjgirl32]

for me ISMW- most people that ride gets on their nerves- but since that was the one ride I remember when I went the very first time- it's a must.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

Haunted Mansion or Pirates of the Caribbean

[MickeysEars]

For me it would be the walk up main street and seeing the castle. :cloud9:

In 2004 I drove to Ca from NY with my 2 yo daughter, a 14 yo, and an 18 yo neices; four girls on the road. (if you don't count the baby BOY growing in my belly) And yes, I was crazy to do this. :shake: However, my neices had been to DW several times but never to DL. They were dying to see Sleeping Beauty's Castle, this was one of their main reasons for wanting to go. Well, all you die-hard fans can probably guess what happened back in 2004...It was covered, getting ready for the Happienst Celebration on Earth in 2005. They were crushed. :sob: Now, ever since, when I get to DW I really appreciate the site of the castle at the end of Main Street. I can't imagine the trip without it.

[MickeysEars]

It's corny, but the TTA (Wedway People Mover) is one thing I don't think my trip to WDW would be complete without.

I'm going to have a hard time in 2009 when they shut it down for the SM refurb. :(

Oh, for the love of pete! It did not occur to me that they would have to clost TTA when SM is closed. Man o man. That is one of my favorites!!! :sad::cry::pout::shake:

[MickeyMousse]

Spaceship Earth. Our visits to Epcot on our last trip weren't the same without riding it as it was still closed for refurb. We are really looking forward to riding it in February!

[CosmicRay]

I have to go with the TTA. It is an absolute must for us at night!!!:thumbsup:

Same for us, TTA is the very first attraction we ride on our first day. It just slowly lets us take in the whole reality that we are finally back at WDW. :mickey:

[ShinynewJB]

I'd have to say Splash Mountain personally. That is one of our absolute favourite rides in the whole of WDW.

If the question were reffering to non-ride exeriences. I'd say pressing pennies. I love collection these and I was very sad on my recent trip when the machine outside Space Ranger Spin was out of order although they fixed it very promptly! :number1:)

TTA does rock, and I'd be very sad if that weren't working too.

[Ropachs]

Easy - Splash. We had to miss it last time since DS then 3 was terrified of it. Just wasn't the same...........

[Septbride2002]

Going to the magic kingdom.

~Amanda

[Tbelle1976]

The wald doen Main Street, that's the way I start every DW vacation! Our first day is always spent in MK.

[hardingella]

Our Disney vacation would not be the same without Wishes, Chef Mickey, and a big hug for my DS from Chip :chip:

[scootch713]

Spectromagic(and all the other parades!!)

[ChewyStriker]

The Haunted Mansion! I got separated from my party during the Halloween party on 9/12, spent 2 hours looking for them, only to have to meet up at the hotel later because we couldn't find eachother. I was so distraught I didn't even get to the Haunted Mansion before we had to leave!:(

[jonahbear2006]

haunted mansion and soarin. If HM was being refurbished, we wouldnt even go. We are so taken in by the magic here that I want to go internationally so we can see Phantom Manor.

[darthmacho]

For me, it would be the ride that defines WDW, Splash Mountain. I was actually disappointed to have only ridden it twice on my last trip in 2003.

[villavic]

My Magic Kingdom trip would not be as good if I had to miss Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean

My Epcot trip would not be as good if I had to miss all the World Showcase

My Animal Kingdom trip would not be as good if I had to miss all the Dinosaurs land.

My Disney Studios trip would not be as good if I had to miss the Muppets show and the Hollywood ride

[poohshoneybeejr]

It has to be Spectromagic for me! I have some of the same pictures from the parade when I was a kid that I have now as an adult. We try to make sure we see Spectromagic our 1st night there! Almost brings tears to my eyes every time I see it for the 1st night. Love IT! Our disney trip would definitely not be the same with Spectormagic! Only 34 days to go until I'm sitting on Main St watching my favorite parade!

[kelly.garrett]

For me it's a toss up between the Tower of Terror and Expedition Everest.

[disneymanic5]

Expedition Everest
Tower of terror
Aerosmisth rock and roller coaster
Mission space
Splash Mountain

[4ubie1]

...the opportunity to look down Main Street in MK first thing in the morning and see the castle while surrounded by the smells and sounds of WDW. :cloud9:

[Roo Girl]

For me it would be:
MK- Splash Mountain
Epcot- Soarin
MGM, oops, sorry DHS: Tower of Terror
AK- I hate to say it but AK is usually the last resort we really focus on (sorry AK!) but we fit this in among our priorities of the other resorts. But our "must see" at AK is def E:E.

Did I mention we are leaving tomorrow morning on a 7:10am flight???? I cannot wait. SO excited. :cloud9:

[Minnie Imagineer]

my wdw vacay would not be as good....if I missed the plane!
just kidding, I would say HM or POTC

[wedway76]

We have been there when just about all of our favorites have been closed, and although somewhat disappointed, we never let it spoil our fun or even say that the trip wasn’t as good because of it. I think the only thing that I MUST do is go to the MK and walk down Main Street.

[ravsluvdisney]

Food - Cape May Buffet or Cheddar Cheese soup at Canada / Epcot

Attraction - Tuff one. R&RC for me. Buzz with the DS'.

[mickeys_princess_mom]

Wishes, Pirates, IASW, Dole Whips:mickey:

[kemps@wdw]

I'm sorry, but I'm gonna have to say 2 things.:)
Hoop-Dee-Doo and the TTA @ night!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[EpcotFan182]

Spaceship Earth, Soarin, all the mountains, and a stop at the Main Street Bakery :mickey:

[pink]

Not visting MK and seeing the castle would be enough to ruin my vacation. :mickey:

[Faver]

For me it would be.... It's a small world, or Peter Pan's Flight !!!!

I've ridden both these rides at every visit since I was 4 years old!!! still I couldn't imagine not riding on them now..... To my DH's chagrin:( He's too cool for those attractions:cool:

[mickeyfan2001]

For us it would be Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin...My little boy would never let me hear the end of it if he dosen't get to ride it. For me personally I would hate to miss Pirates of the Caribbean or the Haunted Mansion.

[ojeilatan]

Splash Mountain at night, and Wishes. It would be a sad trip without those!
Great thread!:thumbsup:

[waymickey]

seeing the castle and the haunted mansion ride. Remeber when the castle looked like a pink birthday cake. I really did not like that much!!

[N2DisneyWorld]

I am going to have to agree with a lot of other people and say Pirates and the Haunted Mansion.

I just couldn't imagine going without doing those two rides.

[MNNHFLTX]

Expedition Everest and Soarin'. :mickey:

[EmISeeKayEeWhy]

I'm with the person who said IASW and Peter Pan. Yes rides like Splash, SM, potc are AWESOME, but the idea not to revisit these rides and recollect on my childhood would be unforgivable!

[Wickster1970]

MK - Watching Spectromagic while on Main Street
EPCOT - Spaceship Earth (curious about how it has changed)
DHS - The Magic of disney Animation
Animal Kingdom - The Safari

[indytraveler]

Cant' miss Wishes followed by Ice Cream and a lazy walk down Main St

[TheWizofDiz]

Clearly for me it would be the Haunted Mansion...it has been my fav since I was 10 when I first saw the Disneyland version in 1970 and the WDW version in 1973. :hmghost:

["SULLEY "RULES!!]

The following rides: Haunted Mansion, Soarin, Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, Pirates, and Splash Mountain:thumbsup:

The following characters: Sulley and Mike, Stitch, Rafiki, Chip and Dale, Donald Duck, and Mickey of course.:sulley::stitch::donald::mjump::dale::chip:

:number1:The following restaurants: Artist Point, Teppan Edo, Le Celliar, Yak and Yeti, and Narcoosses.

The list could go on and on and on .................................................. .............................

Next trip: 11/24 thru 12/5 at the POP ( 11 year anniversary )

[DVC_dad]

My WDW trip would not be as good if I had to miss...


My KIDS! If I couldn't take my children with me, pfffft, I wouldn't even go. Seeing the magic through their young eyes is an emotional high that only a parent can experience.

We've been alot, and I have to admit, the magic fades a bit for us old geezers but to see the wonder and amazement in the eyes of a 3 year old when he walks around the corner and sees Mickey for the first time in his life... sniff sniff...

[jpcns50]

A good thread for sure!!! Mine are:

The Magic Kingdom Opening Ceremony - If I missed this on my first day, I would be extremely sad, it is how we "Start" our vacation.

Space Mountain - When the first rumor came out that SM was going to be closed in the fall of 08, I was so sad that we were going to miss it on our trip ...it is always our first ride in the parks

Tower of Terror - Just simply my #1 favorite attraction in all of Disney

Can't wait, only 16 days until we go!!!

[Tink<3Mickey<3Cinderella]

Funny that I went to answer this thread and my husband was the last poster......

As he said the Opening Show at Magic Kingdom is something I just can NOT miss. To me it really is the most important thing during our trip. I just hope someday I can be a part of the show.