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The Rock N Roller Coaster should get a Rocketeer retheme and I will never stop saying this no matter how hard reality tries to convince me it is impossible.

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I think a lot more people need to check out Hoop-de-Doo. Easy pick for me over the acceptable but really just a walkthrough Swiss Family Treehouse.

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Me voting for Grizzly River Run: Yeah I’m probably always going to pick rides over shows

Me moving on to the next poll: Never mind, Autopia’s going down!

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I enjoy the Rock N Roller Coaster, even if they eventually edited Steven Tyler’s hand as he shields his eyes from the light when he looks at the riders during the pre-show. (IYKYK) The launching start is fun and unique enough, and the darkness provides some thrills. It’s due for a refresh, but a decent coaster. Squint your eyes and it’s kind of a mix of Space Mountain and old-school Test Track.

I voted for Princess Fairytale Hall because it is an attraction that so perfectly offers Disney Magic to the target audience of children. There is nothing as emotionally satisfying as watching little kids meet these characters who, for them, are entirely real. And the cast members working this attraction are note-perfect. They not only embody the character, but they display amazing patience and improvisation. I expected this to feature little more than a quick “hi” and smile for the photo with a few pre-written phrases. They engage these kids with full-on conversations and throw in little character details for flavor.

This isn’t something that should win the whole bracket, but let’s show some love for the excellent cast members in the Princess Fairytale Hall!

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I for one welcome our new Muppet overlords

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Dang it, I did NOT mean to vote for Autopia, I clicked the wrong one. Well, Autopia is...meh. Never rode it but now as an adult I don’t know if I ever will because it’s a bunch of loud smelly cars that you can find at pretty much every theme park that has go karts. It’s a waste of space (and at Disneyland we need the space) and it’s not remotely futuristic. The least they can do is make them electric cars.

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Autopia is so past its time. Folks love the illusion of being in control on an attraction, but a loud, stinky ride with no story is just a terrible guest experience.

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Autopia is a dinosaur, and the Royal Theatre shows are consistently delightful.

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Storytelling at the Royal Theatre is one of Disneyland’s overlooked gems, so it got my vote.

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I'm 5'9", so I am gonna vote for all the rides that cram you into them! Because I resent not being six feet tall! Now, get into this teacup, Josh!

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I just visited DCA for the first time two weeks ago. Grizzly Peak was a reminder of how much Disney storytelling matters and how much the cost-cutting era hurt the parks. They could have spent just a little more money and crafted a compelling story in the attraction, a la Everest. Instead it's an off-the-shelf ride that feels like it should be at a Dollywood or Hersheypark.

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The backgrounds of Grizzly River Run do look very nice, but I am not usually a water ride person (Splash notwithstanding), and since the bones behind it look very similar to Kali River Rapids, which I know will get you soaked, I can’t see myself riding it.

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I’ve been riding grizzly since it opened and when I finally rode Kali I was so underwhelmed. Grizzly has triple the drops and in my opinion is a more fun ride. And yes, you WILL get soaked, haha.

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