Best of the Best - FINALS: Pirates of the Caribbean v Fantasmic!

[Flynn_Rider]

So I thought it might be fun to find out the best and most beloved attraction in Disneyland. I'll pit two attractions and you vote for which one should move on to the next round. You can justify it for any reason you want. Try to sway those who have voted with your reasoning. The attractions will be randomly chosen. Just think, if both attractions were hanging off a ledge, which one would you put all your strength in saving?

Previously on "Best of the Best"

Round 1 Matches:

1) Minnie's House vs Storybook Land Canal Boats
2) Mark Twain Riverboat vs Main Street Vehicles
3) Goofy's Playhouse vs Space Mountain
4) Splash Mountain vs Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
5) Sailing Ship Columbia vs Dumbo the Flying Elephant
6) Jungle Cruise vs Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
7) Starcade vs Disneyland Monorail
8) Disneyland Railroad vs Snow White's Scary Adventures
9) "it's a small world" Holiday vs Alice in Wonderland
10) King Arthur Carrousel vs "Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks
11) Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes vs Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
12) Haunted Mansion Holidays vs Pinocchio's Daring Journey
13) "it's a small world" vs Mickey's Soundsational Parade
14) Jedi Training Academy vs Indiana Jones Adventure
15) Enchanted Tiki Room vs Matterhorn Bobsleds - TIE
16) Haunted Mansion vs Gadget's Go Coaster
17) Mickey's House and Meet Mickey vs Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
18) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Frontierland Shootin' Exposition
19) Casey Jr. Circus Train vs Pixie Hollow – Tinker Bell & Her Fairy Friends
20) Magical vs Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
21) Big Thunder Ranch vs Donald's Boat
22) Captain EO Starring Michael Jackson vs Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
23) Tarzan's Treehouse vs Mad Tea Party
24) Billy Hill & The Hillbillies vs Fantasmic!
25) Astro Orbitor vs Main Street Cinema
26) The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln vs Autopia
27) Chip 'n Dale Treehouse vs Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
28) Innoventions vs The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
29) Mr. Toad's Wild Ride vs Peter Pan's Flight
30) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad vs The Laughing Stock Co.

Round 2 Matches:

1) Storybook Land Canal Boats vs Disneyland Monorail
2) Fantasmic! vs Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
3) Mark Twain Riverboat vs Mickey's Soundsational Parade
4) Matterhorn Bobsleds vs Disneyland Railroad
5) Indiana Jones Adventure vs Peter Pan's Flight - TIE -
6) Space Mountain vs Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
7) Enchanted Tiki Room vs Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
8) Main Street Cinema vs Mad Tea Party
9) "Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks vs Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
10) Sailing Ship Columbia vs Haunted Mansion Holidays
11) Splash Mountain vs Big Thunder Ranch
12) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad vs Casey Jr. Circus Train
13) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Peter Pan's Flight
14) Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes vs "it's a small world" Holiday
15) Indiana Jones Adventure vs The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
16) The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln vs Haunted Mansion
17) Jungle Cruise - BYE -

Round 3 Matches:

1) Jungle Cruise vs "Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks
2) Space Mountain vs Haunted Mansion Holidays
3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad vs Haunted Mansion
4) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Storybook Land Canal Boats
5) Splash Mountain vs Matterhorn Bobsleds
6) Fantasmic! vs Mad Tea Party
7) Mark Twain Riverboat vs "it's a small world" Holiday
8) Indiana Jones Adventure vs Enchanted Tiki Room


Round 4 Matches:

1) "it's a small world" Holiday vs Fantasmic!
2) Jungle Cruise vs Pirates of the Caribbean
3) Splash Mountain vs Indiana Jones Adventure
4) Space Mountain vs Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Round 5 Matches:

1) Fantasmic! vs Indiana Jones Adventure
2) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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FINALS

Pirates of the Caribbean

As nighttime bruises the waters of the bayou, cruise deep into the caverns where pirates carouse and behave most abominably. Fireflies light the way as you discover the adventures of these pillaging privateers — not to mention the shenanigans of Captain Jack Sparrow!

Vs

Fantasmic!

Mickey's active imagination sets the stage for this musical, pyrotechnic spectacular where the forces of good and evil battle in his dreams! Marvel at the stunning effects that erupt against the broad night sky as beloved Disney Characters join the reverie.

Voting Ends in 24 Hours!

[RaceCar]

This is like asking whether you prefer your heart ventricles or atriums. You may be forced to choose, but you'll die either way.

I chose Fantasmic because after all these years, it still fills me with emotion. I love POTC, but the experience of Fantasmic lasts longer - both during the show and the effects that it carries in me afterwards.

[CajunMomof3]

I couldn't choose so I asked the decisive member of the family- 11 yr old son.
He said POTC all the way because Fantasmic is just too loud to really enjoy.

[dnamertz]

Originally Posted by RaceCar

This is like asking whether you prefer your heart ventricles or atriums. You may be forced to choose, but you'll die either way.

I chose Fantasmic because after all these years, it still fills me with emotion. I love POTC, but the experience of Fantasmic lasts longer - both during the show and the effects that it carries in me afterwards.

I also had to vote for Fantasmic, but I'm sure POTC will win. Both are among my favorites, POTC is more nostalgia than great ride. I love it but its one of many rides I love. There aren't as many shows as there are rides, and Fantasmic is by fac the best show in both parks. Fantasmic has everything...great music, effects, story and features characters from many movies. It says Disney magic more than just about anything else in the park.

[Flynn_Rider]

Fantasmic! Is a greater accomplishment, voting for the great show

[BryANDJessMom]

Arrrrrrrrrr! Pirates!!!

[coaches24]

can't believe F! beat Indiana jones. I like F! but there are a ton of rides I would rather do than watch F! every time I watch F! I can't wait for it to be over because my feet hurt and I'm tired from the day. wish they had seats that didn't cost an arm and a leg to get. and I don't even like much of what they give for the desert package. just not worth it to me. rides over shows all day for me. and POC has always been my Fav so this isn't even a choice for me.

[dnamertz]

Originally Posted by coaches24

can't believe F! beat Indiana jones. I like F! but there are a ton of rides I would rather do than watch F! every time I watch F! I can't wait for it to be over because my feet hurt and I'm tired from the day. wish they had seats that didn't cost an arm and a leg to get. and I don't even like much of what they give for the desert package. just not worth it to me. rides over shows all day for me. and POC has always been my Fav so this isn't even a choice for me.

There are plenty of places to sit, and easy to get to if you go to the 2nd show.

[dnamertz]

Originally Posted by Flynn_Rider

So I thought it might be fun to find out the best and most beloved attraction in Disneyland. I'll pit two attractions and you vote for which one should move on to the next round. You can justify it for any reason you want. Try to sway those who have voted with your reasoning. The attractions will be randomly chosen. Just think, if both attractions were hanging off a ledge, which one would you put all your strength in saving?

Previously on "Best of the Best"

Round 1 Matches:

1) Minnie's House vs Storybook Land Canal Boats
2) Mark Twain Riverboat vs Main Street Vehicles
3) Goofy's Playhouse vs Space Mountain
4) Splash Mountain vs Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
5) Sailing Ship Columbia vs Dumbo the Flying Elephant
6) Jungle Cruise vs Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
7) Starcade vs Disneyland Monorail
8) Disneyland Railroad vs Snow White's Scary Adventures
9) "it's a small world" Holiday vs Alice in Wonderland
10) King Arthur Carrousel vs "Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks
11) Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes vs Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
12) Haunted Mansion Holidays vs Pinocchio's Daring Journey
13) "it's a small world" vs Mickey's Soundsational Parade
14) Jedi Training Academy vs Indiana Jones Adventure
15) Enchanted Tiki Room vs Matterhorn Bobsleds - TIE
16) Haunted Mansion vs Gadget's Go Coaster
17) Mickey's House and Meet Mickey vs Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
18) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Frontierland Shootin' Exposition
19) Casey Jr. Circus Train vs Pixie Hollow – Tinker Bell & Her Fairy Friends
20) Magical vs Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
21) Big Thunder Ranch vs Donald's Boat
22) Captain EO Starring Michael Jackson vs Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
23) Tarzan's Treehouse vs Mad Tea Party
24) Billy Hill & The Hillbillies vs Fantasmic!
25) Astro Orbitor vs Main Street Cinema
26) The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln vs Autopia
27) Chip 'n Dale Treehouse vs Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
28) Innoventions vs The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
29) Mr. Toad's Wild Ride vs Peter Pan's Flight
30) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad vs The Laughing Stock Co.

Round 2 Matches:

1) Storybook Land Canal Boats vs Disneyland Monorail
2) Fantasmic! vs Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
3) Mark Twain Riverboat vs Mickey's Soundsational Parade
4) Matterhorn Bobsleds vs Disneyland Railroad
5) Indiana Jones Adventure vs Peter Pan's Flight - TIE -
6) Space Mountain vs Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
7) Enchanted Tiki Room vs Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
8) Main Street Cinema vs Mad Tea Party
9) "Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks vs Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
10) Sailing Ship Columbia vs Haunted Mansion Holidays
11) Splash Mountain vs Big Thunder Ranch
12) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad vs Casey Jr. Circus Train
13) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Peter Pan's Flight
14) Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes vs "it's a small world" Holiday
15) Indiana Jones Adventure vs The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
16) The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln vs Haunted Mansion
17) Jungle Cruise - BYE -

Round 3 Matches:

1) Jungle Cruise vs "Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks
2) Space Mountain vs Haunted Mansion Holidays
3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad vs Haunted Mansion
4) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Storybook Land Canal Boats
5) Splash Mountain vs Matterhorn Bobsleds
6) Fantasmic! vs Mad Tea Party
7) Mark Twain Riverboat vs "it's a small world" Holiday
8) Indiana Jones Adventure vs Enchanted Tiki Room


Round 4 Matches:

1) "it's a small world" Holiday vs Fantasmic!
2) Jungle Cruise vs Pirates of the Caribbean
3) Splash Mountain vs Indiana Jones Adventure
4) Space Mountain vs Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Round 5 Matches:

1) Fantasmic! vs Indiana Jones Adventure
2) Pirates of the Caribbean vs Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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FINALS

Pirates of the Caribbean

As nighttime bruises the waters of the bayou, cruise deep into the caverns where pirates carouse and behave most abominably. Fireflies light the way as you discover the adventures of these pillaging privateers — not to mention the shenanigans of Captain Jack Sparrow!

Vs

Fantasmic!

Mickey's active imagination sets the stage for this musical, pyrotechnic spectacular where the forces of good and evil battle in his dreams! Marvel at the stunning effects that erupt against the broad night sky as beloved Disney Characters join the reverie.

Voting Ends in 24 Hours!

This was a great and fun voting thread you did...thanks. I'd like to see something similar to determine thr favorite Disney movie of all time. You don't have to do it, but if someone who had more time than me could do it, that would be great.

Maybe the list can include all the classics, including the new "classics", plus any movie that has a ride and/or characters featured in the parks.

[CamoMama]

Not surprising. Everything else at Disney is awesome. But Pirates is definitely iconic, and the one thing that I absolutely never miss when visiting Disneyland.

[Flynn_Rider]

Originally Posted by dnamertz

This was a great and fun voting thread you did...thanks. I'd like to see something similar to determine thr favorite Disney movie of all time. You don't have to do it, but if someone who had more time than me could do it, that would be great.

Maybe the list can include all the classics, including the new "classics", plus any movie that has a ride and/or characters featured in the parks.

I was thinking of doing something similar for DCA, but Disney Animated movies is a grand idea.

However, when these threads start in the community section or are quickly moved there, they don't get many votes. =\ its a bit discouraging

[ManusDei]

Originally Posted by Flynn_Rider

I was thinking of doing something similar for DCA, but Disney Animated movies is a grand idea.

However, when these threads start in the community section or are quickly moved there, they don't get many votes. =\ its a bit discouraging

A DCA one would be really fun! Mad T Party should've been part of DCA of course, but no biggie. I really liked how you limited voting to 24 hours too, that made things go by really quickly.

[Mel522]

Originally Posted by Flynn_Rider

I was thinking of doing something similar for DCA, but Disney Animated movies is a grand idea.

However, when these threads start in the community section or are quickly moved there, they don't get many votes. =\ its a bit discouraging

Maybe if you changed the name. That section is for vacation planning, so maybe if you titled it something like "what ride is a must" or "what not to miss" or something they will let it stay.

Originally Posted by ManusDei

A DCA one would be really fun! Mad T Party should've been part of DCA of course, but no biggie. I really liked how you limited voting to 24 hours too, that made things go by really quickly.

Mad Tea Party is the actual name of the teacups ride.

[Belgarion42]

Originally Posted by Mel522

Mad Tea Party is the actual name of the teacups ride.

True, and Mad T Party ("T" not "Tea") is the name of the dance party--or whatever one would call it--in the Hollywood Land section of DCA.