Yes, it's a classic. It also hasn't changed much in the many decades since it was introduced, and unlike the Magic Kingdom's other dark rides, this one doesn't offer even a hint of a thrill. (At least you feel like you're gliding in the air on Peter Pan's Flight, quickly plunging into the ocean on Pirates of the Caribbean or bouncing along with Tigger on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.) It probably won't break your heart if you don't set sail on this boat ride on every one of your Magic Kingdom trips, and that also means you're less likely to get the ride's song stuck in your head.  

Sure, it looks lovely, sitting outside Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. But carousels are everywhere — at just about any carnival or zoo, so you know what they're like even if you never get in line for this one. The Magic Kingdom version has more detailed horses than most, but the ride loads slowly and if you happen to be one of the last to board, you might end up with a horse stuck in the "up" position that's kind of difficult to climb onto. And while you're riding, you get to watch people rushing to more fun attractions, like The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Astro Orbiter or Dumbo the Flying Elephant, where at least you get to control your own ups and downs.   

When it comes to the nightly shows at the parks, Epcot's offering is probably the most divisive. Some people rave about it, saying the show that celebrates the spirit of humanity is not to be missed, while others think it serves as a great time to get on Epcot's rides without much of a wait. The show's storyline is more involved than its Wishes and Fantasmic! counterparts, with three parts (called "The Earth is Born," "The Triumph of Life" and "Hope for the Future"), but some guests think that the show is too heavy-handed and that it's overdue for an overhaul. It also can be difficult to secure a good spot to see the show, because islands in the southern half of World Showcase Lagoon (near The American Adventure) block the view in some places and some people stake out the good viewing spots hours ahead of time. That time might be better spent enjoying the World Showcase's restaurants, shops and CircleVision 360° films — or hopping on Spaceship Earth or Soarin'.

It's one of the most popular attractions at the entire Walt Disney World Resort, and its queue time regularly exceeds an hour. FastPasses for this ride are also always snapped up quickly. But even though this ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios offers 4D technology (that, for example, sprays you with water when you hit a water balloon target), it also regularly breaks down. And if the experience feels just like you're playing a video game, that's because it is one (it's available in Wii and PC versions). The ride has problems with its storyline (you're apparently shrunk down to the size of a toy but there's no explanation of how or why), and there are actually more real props and set pieces in the ride's queue than there are in the actual ride (which is made up of painted backgrounds and video screens in a warehouse setting). Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at the Magic Kingdom offers nearly the same experience with a much faster load time and with actual sets all around you.   

 

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