Attraction of the Week Peter Pan's Flight

[JPL]

OK I slacked over the holidays but the Attraction of the Week Posts are back

Peter Pan's Flight dates back to the opening of Disneyland it was one of the original Dark rides & is still a favorite among many park guests. This attraction has stood the test of time & is one of my must see attractions everytime I visit . My Favorite part is the flight over London. Let's hope this attracion is here to stay

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Jeff (aka JPL)
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[Patricia]

Alright ... I started riding this one over 30 year ago in Disneyland. This is my favorite Fantasyland attraction. That trip to Neverland just brings out the little kid in me. How could they take that away from us???

I would have to say my favorite part is also the flight over London.

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[MNNHFLTX]

Hey JPL, thanks for bringing back your attraction of the week posts!

I love the flight over London scene, also, but what makes the ride special is how close to the scenes the vehicles take you. The way the track weaves around and through the ship makes you feel like you are a part of the story (which, I imagine, was the whole point of the ride)!

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[Bluecoat89]

FIRE Mr. Smee! (sp?)

I like that scene the best because of the detail of the little boat and the red light on the canon. The ride music is so peaceful, that it keeps everyone calm in the line and on the ride. I feel sorry for Wendy on the plank. She is shaking and has such a scared look on her face. In the movie, didn't she put her nose in the air and walked off with pride?

Doesn't anyone else notice how out of scale the tower and statue are? It makes the rest of the city look like ants and the statue and tower like giants. Ok a little pet peve, sorry. What a great ride I didn't mean to pick it apart, I just wanted to point these things out.

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[EvaBryan]

One of my favorite rides!!! This is where my sister, brother and I discovered black lights - we all had white t-shirts on and wondered why they were glowing. After our parents explained we rode again just so we could see our teeth "glow."

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[Capn' Hook]

Peter Pan is our family favorite, not only the ride but the movie as well. I believe it is the most symbolic story of how we feel about Disney itself. It captures the magic of childhood.

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[Ian]

Good choice, JPL ! Also one of my favs ...

I love the London scene too. I can remember the first time I rode that ride I was absolutely amazed. I love the little cars that move along the roads ... What a great touch of realism !

I also agree that the proximity to all of the scenery is a plus ... I like feeling like I'm right in the middle of the action !



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[Rhetoric2000]

This was the first ride which my cousin and her husband went on last year after we persuaded them to come to WDW.
As we stood in line, Ray, (fifty year old male who was very sceptical about Disney magic)waved to a similar aged man who was having difficulty with the safety bar. This guy caught Ray's eye and was a bit embarrased, so Ray just waved and the guy waved back. You had to be there really to understand the moment but for us it was the time when we knew the Disney magic was working.
Ray came off Peter Pan with a big grin on his face and we all thought YEEES!!!! Got him.
We went on to have a great holiday and now they understand our addiction.

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[SonataArctica]

I love this ride. Along with Snow White (and before it was closed, Mr. Toad) this ride is one of the classics. It's great when you start off and the music swells up and you float off into the air. Blacklights rock.

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[I-10 East]

Peter Pan's Flight is a long time family favorite. Never have minded standing in line for this one. I like the little details that are on this ride. The little cars on the streets of London, the silhouette of Peter and the Darling kids against the moon, and the golden ship at the end. What would WDW be without Peter Pan ?

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[Tannerman]

It's good to see this topic return. Thanks JPL!

Yes, a great but simple dark ride, in the same vain as Snow White and Mr. Toad. I feel that Disney is getting away from such things, so it's good to have this!

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How do they get rid of the bugs in Ft. Wilderness?

[Twilight33]

This was a pretty cool ride - everything from the 'take-off' to the London scene, right through the dips and double-backs.

Take time to notice how little space Peter Pan's flight takes. The track loops back and forth, using the scenery to hide what's around the next bend. Notice how the two ship scene's utilize the same sail - one on one side, and (duh) one on the other.

Sure, it's an older dark ride, and sure, it's not very long, but it's all of the little things that make it seem so dreamy - which was an omni-present factor in the Peter Pan story.

Finally, a big Woohoo! for high-throughput attractions!

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[Tannerman]

Next attraction please

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How do they get rid of the bugs in Ft. Wilderness?

[Disneywarrior]

What a great attraction! It really captures the essence that is WDW. I agree with the majority, the London scene is my favorite.

Disneywarrior

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[Ian]

Yeah ... What's up with this "weekly feature"???

It comes ... It goes ... It comes ... It goes !

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[Jennib]

I also like the London scene and also in the beginning when Peter goes

" AND AWAY WE GOOOOOOOOO!!!"

I love it. I have not rode this ride in the last 3 years because of the line but I will do it this time!!

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[danpaine]

One of my personal favorites - quaint and so relaxing.

And yes SonataAfrica - blacklights do indeed rock.




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[Crazy Canuck]

OK, I volunteer myself to take over the Attractions of the Week. All in favour?






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[JPL]

I have been busy hunting for a new job so I have slipped. I'm trrying to beat thre clock so I can get a job before unemployment runs out & still make the meet in June Look for the post later today

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Jeff (aka JPL)
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"Remember it all started with a Mouse"
Special thanks to everyone for making the NJ Meet a sucess!

Next Planned trip August 2001

Let's go for 3 for 3

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NY Giants 2001 Superbowl Champs NOT Hey in the Imortal words of Meatloaf 2 out of 3 ain't bad

[Toughbug]

This is one of the best. And I can't wait for my kids to experience this, it is the best ride because it represents escape and that is what MK is, an escape from reality and that is part of the appeal.

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