Under the sea ride at new fantasyland

[1DisneyNut]

I agree, it was a complete disappointment. Then again, all the newer rides with the animation screens have been a disappointment. It is on the list of rides I could care less if I ever ride again.

[Mickey'sGirl]

We rode it very late at night (no wait) in December. I agree with the OP, and I was really glad that we hadn't waited in a long hot line for it.

[mamatedd]

I love it!!!! But, TLM is one of my very favorites and the music totally makes it for me! I'm sorry you were disappointed.

[PirateLover]

One problem for me is that it ends rather abruptly. After taking the time to tell the story, the end feels rushed. Another problem might be that the rooms are TOO large. With the classic dark rides, you get a really cozy feel. Still, overall, I enjoy the ride for what it is-- and I LOVE the queue at WDW. Really adds an extra element (even though it's way too long when there's no line).

[yankeesfan123]

I think part of the problem is that they tried to make a "classic dark ride", except it is missing the "classic" part.

It's kind of like the Old Yankee Stadium vs the New Yankee Stadium. The new one is awesome, and they incorporated a lot of "classic" features from the old one, but it's just not the same...

[texas211]

I think part of the problem is that they tried to make a "classic dark ride", except it is missing the "classic" part.

It's kind of like the Old Yankee Stadium vs the New Yankee Stadium. The new one is awesome, and they incorporated a lot of "classic" features from the old one, but it's just not the same...

That is the perfect description. However, we do enjoy it. Over time, the crowds will die down and it'll be a fun, quicker dark ride (like Small World). Did see the Cali version just lack week. The wait was 5 minutes. But then again, everyone is waiting 2 hrs for Cars, there.

I do feel the ride is too short, and hard to enjoy the music, and the ending is wrapped up real quickly...

[TheVBs]

We really enjoy it. Rode it a couple of times this last trip and each time we passed it there was a 30 min. wait or more. However, I never expected it to be anything more than a cute dark ride. If I had expected it to be something different, I would have been disappointed.

[azcavalier]

One problem for me is that it ends rather abruptly. After taking the time to tell the story, the end feels rushed. Another problem might be that the rooms are TOO large. With the classic dark rides, you get a really cozy feel. Still, overall, I enjoy the ride for what it is-- and I LOVE the queue at WDW. Really adds an extra element (even though it's way too long when there's no line).

Yes, this. I was trying to put my finger on what about it I didn't like, and that's it. The rooms are huge, and even though it's dark you can see a lot of the other riders. I don't know...it just doesn't capture that "dark ride" feel for me. I also thought it ended too abruptly.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

So I shouldn't waste one of my FP+ on this if I'm reading you correctly. I would still like to see it at least once, does it tend to have long lines?

[PirateLover]

So I shouldn't waste one of my FP+ on this if I'm reading you correctly. I would still like to see it at least once, does it tend to have long lines?

I would say no need for FP+ on this. If you get to the park at or just after it opens, it should be a walk on. I've never seen the line more than 30 minutes, though.

[1DisneyNut]

So I shouldn't waste one of my FP+ on this if I'm reading you correctly. I would still like to see it at least once, does it tend to have long lines?

We were there last summer on July 5 which was the first peak summer season it was open and we never saw the wait times over 30 minutes. When we rode it, the wait time said 30 minutes and we walked straight on without stopping. It appears to be a one time and done attraction for most people. I don't think many are coming back for multiple rides on the same day so the line keeps moving quickly.

I wouldn't waste a fastpass on it.

[Lakin]

One problem for me is that it ends rather abruptly. After taking the time to tell the story, the end feels rushed. Another problem might be that the rooms are TOO large. With the classic dark rides, you get a really cozy feel. Still, overall, I enjoy the ride for what it is-- and I LOVE the queue at WDW. Really adds an extra element (even though it's way too long when there's no line).

This is how I felt about it as well. It was an okay ride, but I just don't think it was as cohesive as it could have been.

[minnie04]

Not fans (of the ride) love the movie, but I guess if you have small children they will love it. My niece loved it, but again she is 5... We rode it once or twice and I would never wait in a line for it. I think they missed on this one. It could have been more like you were actually in the water or something. My DH said it the first time we rode it, they are missing something here… and I have to agree it's 2014 with all the technology they could have done so much more to make you feel the "under the sea" part..

[LoveofEVERYTHINGDisney]

Not fans (of the ride) love the movie, but I guess if you have small children they will love it. My niece loved it, but again she is 5... We rode it once or twice and I would never wait in a line for it. I think they missed on this one. It could have been more like you were actually in the water or something. My DH said it the first time we rode it, they are missing something here… and I have to agree it's 2014 with all the technology they could have done so much more to make you feel the "under the sea" part..

Just rode this yesterday for the first time and we were completely disappointed. While their target audience is 5 yr. olds I think it even missed the mark for that age group. A lot of what Disney does is for that age group but adults always enjoy it too. It was beyond "cheesy" and the detail was just not there. It did feel uncompleted. If you looked up at the ceiling in some of the rooms you can see the roof structure and air conditioning ductwork. I was also disappointed with the fountains that looked like giant Christmas light holders. Can't describe that any better unless you've seen it you might get what I'm talking about. Why couldn't they incorporate real water?! I do love the movie as does my DD but we were completely underwhelmed "under the sea".