No matter how many times I visit Walt Disney World, there are some attractions that just always seem to be on my Still-To-Do list. I was in the midst of working on said list recently, when one of my favorite Disney bloggers- Melissa at
Mouse on the Mind- wrote her
Never Have I Ever post. It turns out I'm in good company- we have quite a bit of crossover, and her post reinforced my notion that even WDW veterans sometimes have lots left to experience!
Every time I'm fortunate enough to visit the parks, I try to do at least one or two things that I've never done before. Sometimes it's something small (like sampling a new selection at La Cava), while other times it's something big (or
towering- I finally braved
Tower of Terror on my last visit! Never again).
Some things that I've never done have a prominent place on my must-try list; but others? I'm perfectly fine with letting certain things languish on the never-been side of things (looking at you, Stitch...). I've included some of those here as well. Feel free to convince me otherwise, if you think I'm making a mistake by willingly skipping some of these. This is by no means an exhaustive list- there are things in every park that I've never done, not all of which are listed here. This is just the highlight reel.
Without further ado- here's a park-by-park breakdown of what's still on my list...
Magic Kingdom To Do list:
OK, this is a big one. Can you believe I've never done
Splash Mountain? Admittedly, I'm not a fan of big drops. The first few times I visited, I just didn't want to do it because of the drop at the end. By the time I realized I was missing out on a great attraction, things just always lined up against it for me. One visit, the ride was down unexpectedly when we were in the park. Another time, it was closed for scheduled refurb. A few times, we just couldn't make it work with fastpasses, timing, and dining reservations. Last visit, it was just too cold to go anywhere near water. Excuses, excuses. This one has to happen, pronto!
Never done, but in no rush:
- Astro Orbiters. The heat has always kept me away, baking in the hot sun, up so high (surely, it's hotter up there, right?)... oh- perhaps I should have taken advantage of those cold temps on my last visit.
- Country Bear Jamboree. I have to assume I saw this during my 1977 visit, but I have absolutely no recollection of it. I have never, on any subsequent visits, had any desire whatsoever. Am I missing something great? Please let me know. I'm open to persuasion.
- Stitch's Great Escape- no explanation necessary.
Epcot To Do list:
I feel like I've been over Epcot with a fine tooth comb- it's my favorite park, and it's the place in which I've spent the most time. There are, however, two World Showcase movies I've never seen-
Reflections of China, and
O Canada. I'm usually reluctant to "waste" time seeing a movie, though the ones I have seen- like the beautiful
Impressions de France- I've enjoyed quite a lot. I will definitely see these two movies- hopefully soon. (P.S.- I
love you
, Norway movie.)
Never done, but in no rush:
- The Circle of Life. I pass by this entrance every time, and every time I think maybe this will be the trip. But, it never happens. When I'm in my favorite park, with so many things to do, there's just not much compelling me to see an animated environmental fable- which by this point, I would imagine is a bit outdated. I'm not outright opposed to seeing it, but I don't believe I've ever heard or read anything that would draw me in. Extra time? I'd usually rather take another spin through Living with the Land.
Animal Kingdom To Do list:
Two are at the top of my list here:
Flights of Wonder. Birds? Meh. But I've heard so many rave reviews of this show- and from people I wouldn't have expected- that I feel like I'm missing something great. I need to check this one out! I know I would love this presentation, if I would just make time for it. I will. Next time. I promise.
The
queue for Kali River Rapids. There are few things I like better than a well-themed queue, and I know this one is among the best. Why have I never experienced it? Probably because on my
in no rush list is...
Never done, but in no rush:
- The actual attraction of Kali River Rapids. Even when it's ridiculously hot out, I have little interest in walking around wet. It never fails to make me uncomfortable, so I pretty much always avoid water rides.
- Primevil Whirl. I've been on countless wild mouse coasters, and this one never did anything to draw me in. To be honest, it's taken me a while to warm up to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama. The Disney Hipsters have made me reconsider my original impression of this area, and I'm trying to approach it with more of an eye for the backstory, and an appreciation of the depth of story here- something often lost on the casual visitor. What do you think on this one?
Hollywood Studios To Do list:
Another big one here...
Fantasmic. I've never seen Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios is the park in which I usually spend the least amount of time. I go in the early morning, to hit the big ones while the crowds are low. I pretty much never stay until nightfall, and haven't really ever wanted to trek back just for Fantasmic. I do love how this park looks at night, though, and I usually toy with the idea of a night visit. It just hasn't happened in a long time. Plus, I've seen (most of) Fantasmic at Disneyland. I love how the show is performed right out in the park at DLR, and having to line up so early to get into the theater at DHS was always a bit of a turn off. Should I make it a point to do Fantasmic at DHS, or is this honestly something I can forgo? Let me know what you think...
Never done, but in no rush:
- Lights, Motors, Action. It always just seems too hot, too loud, too smelly, and I have little interest in cars. I'm also always timing it poorly- I suppose I would consider it if I was looking for something to do, and I approached the entrance just as a show was getting ready to start. That never happens
- Disney Junior Live on Stage. The sea of strollers outside is enough to keep me at bay.
So, there's my list. I hope I can update it and cross a few things off after my next visit. What do you think about these never-experienced attractions? Do you have a list of your own? Tell us about it in the comments...
Photos in this post are via the official Disney Parks website.
