Disney World Attraction Tournament!!!!

Lewandowski

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Hey All,
Welcome to the Disney World Attraction Tournament!!! This is kind of a game / bracket in many ways where all the attractions in the 4 theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are drawn into a bracket, and we will all vote for which attractions we like better in 1 vs 1 fixtures throughout many rounds until one attraction is the champion and basically gets the title of the best attraction at Disney World.

Attractions have been seeded based on presumed popularity for the bracket draw. We will start with a Wild Card Round which is the Play-In Games due to not having an exact number divisible by two all the way. So the really popular and best attractions will get byes and start in Round 2. Each Round will last one week, and obviously the attraction that has the more votes will move forward. In case of any tiebreakers, we will extend one extra day and everyone can revote again, but only has 24 hrs; winner of the second voting round due to a tiebreaker moves on.

There are a few different ways you can vote. After I posted the fixtures for the round; you can quote my post and bold, underline, or italic your choices, or you can just write your choices in a post. I will be keeping track of everyone who is participating, so please do NOT try to vote twice. I will catch that easily! Also when you vote, please feel free to comment as to why you voted a certain way or why you made your choices. It is NOT required but highly encouraged, so we can get some discussion as to why people pick certain picks for their favorite attractions. Feel free to discuss results, choices, and predictions as to how far attractions will go in this thread as well! Deadline for the round will be posted at the same time as the round fixtures.

I think that is everything, but let me know if you have any questions. I will have the matchups for Round 1 posted ASAP, so we can get this tournament going and start voting!

Note: I also have this posted on another Disney Forum "WDWMagic": https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/disney-world-attraction-tournament.985472/ , the results will be added up on both and counted. While I plan to post my votes on both forums for people to see; they will only be counted once.
 
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Round 1 (Wild Card Round / Play-In Matchups):

Deadline: Friday January 31 at 11:00pm EST (Disney World Time)

Note: Make sure you read the attractions very carefully as some attractions have similar names. I even wrote the park initials that the attraction is in to be clear and make it less confusing.


Walt Disney World Railroad (MK) vs Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (MK)

Na'vi River Journey (AK) vs Oasis Exhibits (AK)

Finding Nemo-The Big Blue & Beyond (AK) vs Walt Disney Presents (HS)

UK Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Astro Orbiter (MK)

France Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Swiss Family Treehouse (MK)

USA Pavilion Displays (EP) vs Journey of Water-Moana (EP)

Carousel of Progress (MK) vs Awesome Planet (EP)

It's Tough to Be a Bug (AK) vs Impressions de France (EP)

Italy Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs SeaBase Aquarium (EP)

Star Tours (HS) vs The Boneyard (AK)

Frozen Sing Along Celebration Show (HS) vs America Gardens Theater Performances (EP)

Festival of Fantasy Parade (MK) vs Gran Fiesta Tour (EP)

Luminous: Symphony of Us Fireworks (EP) vs Prince Charming Carousel (MK)

Mickey's PhilharMagic (MK) vs Conservation Station (AK)

Germany Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Disney Pixar Short Film (EP)

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (MK) vs Alien Swirling Saucers (HS)

Feathered Friends in Flight (AK) vs Liberty Square Riverboat (MK)

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (MK) vs Disney Junior Play & Dance (HS)

Peter Pan's Flight (MK) vs Wildlife Express Train (AK)

Canada Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Journey into Imagination with Figment (EP)

Country Bear Jamboree (MK) vs Dumbo Flying Elephant (MK)

Voyage of the Little Mermaid (HS) vs Under the Sea-Little Mermaid (MK)
Note: I know Voyage of the Little Mermaid has been gone for a while, but it is returning so I included it.

Festival of the Lion King (AK) vs Mad Tea Party (MK)

DINOSAUR (AK) vs Star Wars Launch Bay (HS)

China Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Maharajah Jungle Trek (AK)

Japan Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Discovery Island Trails (AK)

Kali River Rapids (AK) vs Seas with Nemo & Friends (EP)

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (MK) vs Beauty & The Beast Sing Along (EP)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Sing Along in France Pavilion, NOT the Show at Hollywood Studios

Jungle Cruise (MK) vs Canada Far & Wide Circle Vision (EP)

Morocco Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Tom Sawyer Island (MK)

Beauty & The Beast-Live on Stage (HS) vs Magic Carpets of Aladdin (MK)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Show at Hollywood Studios, NOT the Film at France Pavilion

Muppet Vision (HS) vs Enchanted Tales with Belle (MK)

Mission SPACE (EP) vs The Barnstormer (MK)

Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular (HS) vs Affection Section (AK)

Mexico Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Gorilla Falls Exploration Trails (AK)

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (MK) vs Tomorrowland Speedway (MK)

Living with the Land (EP) vs The American Adventure (EP)

Slinky Dog Dash (HS) vs Vacation Fun (HS)

It's a Small World (MK) vs Reflections of China (EP)

Norway Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Turtle Talk with Crush (EP)

Enchanted Tiki Room (MK) vs Hall of Presidents (MK)

Note: Remember this is the WILD CARD ROUND, so there will be a few top attractions that get byes and start in Round 2


So there we have it! Who is Ready for this Tournament???
 
Here are Mine: (Also take this as an example of how you can vote)

Walt Disney World Railroad (MK) vs Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (MK) - Neither really, but I do find the sound of the WDW Railroad kind of funny

Na'vi River Journey (AK) vs Oasis Exhibits (AK)

Finding Nemo-The Big Blue & Beyond (AK) vs Walt Disney Presents (HS)

UK Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Astro Orbiter (MK) - Very Tough, but I give a slight edge to UK Pavilion because I like the performances by the Beatles

France Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Swiss Family Treehouse (MK) - VERY TOUGH. I really appreciate the architecture of the Swiss Family Treehouse though

USA Pavilion Displays (EP) vs Journey of Water-Moana (EP)

Carousel of Progress (MK)
vs Awesome Planet (EP)

It's Tough to Be a Bug (AK) vs Impressions de France (EP)

Italy Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs SeaBase Aquarium (EP) - I am sorry, but the Seas Pavilion really does not fascinate me. It feels more designed for smaller kids.

Star Tours (HS) vs The Boneyard (AK)

Frozen Sing Along Celebration Show (HS) vs America Gardens Theater Performances (EP)

Festival of Fantasy Parade (MK) vs Gran Fiesta Tour (EP)

Luminous: Symphony of Us Fireworks (EP)
vs Prince Charming Carousel (MK)

Mickey's PhilharMagic (MK) vs Conservation Station (AK)

Germany Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Disney Pixar Short Film (EP) - The Glass Sculptures in Germany Shops is extremely beautiful

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (MK) vs Alien Swirling Saucers (HS) - Tough one, and both are just kind of average attractions in my opinion. I'll go with Winnie the Pooh, because it's one of my favorite Disney movies.

Feathered Friends in Flight (AK) vs Liberty Square Riverboat (MK)

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (MK) vs Disney Junior Play & Dance (HS)

Peter Pan's Flight (MK) vs Wildlife Express Train (AK)

Canada Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Journey into Imagination with Figment (EP)

Country Bear Jamboree (MK)
vs Dumbo Flying Elephant (MK)

Voyage of the Little Mermaid (HS) vs Under the Sea-Little Mermaid (MK)
Note: I know Voyage of the Little Mermaid has been gone for a while, but it is returning so I included it.

Festival of the Lion King (AK) vs Mad Tea Party (MK)

DINOSAUR (AK) vs Star Wars Launch Bay (HS)

China Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Maharajah Jungle Trek (AK) - I'm kind of apathetic to this one. Maharajah Jungle Trek does have great views of animals if strolled through at good times.

Japan Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Discovery Island Trails (AK) - I LOVE the Tree of LIFE

Kali River Rapids (AK) vs Seas with Nemo & Friends (EP)

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (MK) vs Beauty & The Beast Sing Along (EP)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Sing Along in France Pavilion, NOT the Show at Hollywood Studios

Jungle Cruise (MK) vs Canada Far & Wide Circle Vision (EP)

Morocco Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Tom Sawyer Island (MK) - I might've picked Morocco if this was a few years ago, but I feel like the Morocco Pavilion is really suffering and almost dead

Beauty & The Beast-Live on Stage (HS) vs Magic Carpets of Aladdin (MK)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Show at Hollywood Studios, NOT the Film at France Pavilion

Muppet Vision (HS) vs Enchanted Tales with Belle (MK) - I feel embarrassed to admit this, but I find the Enchanted Tales with Belle to be extremely cute, even as a 25-year-old guy

Mission SPACE (EP) vs The Barnstormer (MK)

Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular (HS) vs Affection Section (AK)

Mexico Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Gorilla Falls Exploration Trails (AK) - This is extremely tough. I probably would've said Mexico if we counted Gran Fiesta Tour and the Dining, but those are separate and we're just talking about the displays and shops, so I need to give an edge to the Gorilla Trails. Gorillas are very beautiful at the Trails in AK.

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (MK) vs Tomorrowland Speedway (MK) - I do feel that Tomorrowland Speedway is underrated and overlooked at times, but I won't pick it over Buzz Lightyear's

Living with the Land (EP) vs The American Adventure (EP) - Ugh extremely tough one. The American Adventure is my favorite show at the world showcase no question. However, Living with the Land got renovated a while ago and has a new addition which just puts it over the top for me.

Slinky Dog Dash (HS) vs Vacation Fun (HS)

It's a Small World (MK) vs Reflections of China (EP)

Norway Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Turtle Talk with Crush (EP) - Turtle Talk with Crush is one of the lamest shows I've ever seen at WDW. I understand it might be cute for little kids, but that's about it.

Enchanted Tiki Room (MK) vs Hall of Presidents (MK)
 
This is fun!

Walt Disney World Railroad (MK) vs Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (MK) - If I'm ever that guy, my entire opinion of Monsters Inc Laugh Floor will change!

Na'vi River Journey (AK) vs Oasis Exhibits (AK) NRJ is actually one of my favorite attractions at WDW. Serene and unique smells and visuals only found on this attraction.

Finding Nemo-The Big Blue & Beyond (AK) vs Walt Disney Presents (HS) The Big Blue World song is stuck with me now.

UK Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Astro Orbiter (MK) - Meh.

France Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Swiss Family Treehouse (MK) - Meh.

USA Pavilion Displays (EP) vs Journey of Water-Moana (EP) - I appreciate the calmness of this "attraction" but am just happier the construction is over.

Carousel of Progress (MK)
vs Awesome Planet (EP) - This is my Dad's favorite attraction so it has a nostalgia attachment.

It's Tough to Be a Bug (AK) vs Impressions de France (EP) - It's definitely dated but the narrator's voice and beautiful score is powerful and makes me want to visit France.

Italy Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs SeaBase Aquarium (EP) - An aquarium doesn't do much for me. Meh.

Star Tours (HS) vs The Boneyard (AK) - RIP to the speeder bike photo-op.

Frozen Sing Along Celebration Show (HS) vs America Gardens Theater Performances (EP) - Frozen Sling Along is a top 3 attraction at WDW. Few things make me laugh as much. I do greatly miss Ben Ptashinsky, however.

Festival of Fantasy Parade (MK) vs Gran Fiesta Tour (EP) - The quintessential Disney parade. Great music, characters and floats.

Luminous: Symphony of Us Fireworks (EP)
vs Prince Charming Carousel (MK) - Meh. Bottom of the barrel options, here.

Mickey's PhilharMagic (MK) vs Conservation Station (AK) - I have to close my eyes during the Agrabah scene or I'll feel sick for an hour.

Germany Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Disney Pixar Short Film (EP) - Meh.

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (MK) vs Alien Swirling Saucers (HS) - Really tough choice here. I love Mr Toad handing Owl the deed but Swirling Saucers is one of those attractions where no matter how many times I ride it, I find myself with pure enjoyment and happiness.

Feathered Friends in Flight (AK) vs Liberty Square Riverboat (MK) - The riverboat offers a feeling of something romantic in an old-timey kind of way.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (MK) vs Disney Junior Play & Dance (HS) - Hi-ho, hi-ho...

Peter Pan's Flight (MK) vs Wildlife Express Train (AK) - Flying over the streets of London provides huge levels of nostalgia from trips when I was a young kid.

Canada Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Journey into Imagination with Figment (EP) - That darn cute little purple dragon is a real stinker.

Country Bear Jamboree (MK)
vs Dumbo Flying Elephant (MK) - I'm glad this attraction is still around. All the boys who turn me on, turn me down. It's a miracle it lasted in it's former iteration as long as it did.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid (HS) vs Under the Sea-Little Mermaid (MK) - The edge goes here for the Ursula animatronic.

Festival of the Lion King (AK) vs Mad Tea Party (MK) - The blue bird ballet leaves me speechless every time.

DINOSAUR (AK) vs Star Wars Launch Bay (HS) - Meh

China Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Maharajah Jungle Trek (AK) - I like the theming as much or more than the animals.

Japan Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Discovery Island Trails (AK) - So many quiet areas to explore.

Kali River Rapids (AK) vs Seas with Nemo & Friends (EP) - I believe I've ridden KRR about 30 times in my life and never with all English-speaking guests. Yet, each time, we all share the joy and communication of laughter (and hoping not to be the one person drenched in our raft).

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (MK) vs Beauty & The Beast Sing Along (EP) - Long live the PeopleMover.

Jungle Cruise (MK) vs Canada Far & Wide Circle Vision (EP) - No attraction is more dependent on a cast member and when you have a great one, it's truly special.

Morocco Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Tom Sawyer Island (MK) - Took me 11 trips to go on Tom Sawyer Island. Wish we had gone earlier.

Beauty & The Beast-Live on Stage (HS) vs Magic Carpets of Aladdin (MK) - Well done show and one of my oldest memories of Hollywood Studios/MGM.

Muppet Vision (HS) vs Enchanted Tales with Belle (MK) - Soon to be RIP, old friend. I can only hope they have a Statler and Waldorf Easter egg somewhere in the new Monsters Inc area.

Mission SPACE (EP) vs The Barnstormer (MK) - Barnstormer is one wild ride.

Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular (HS) vs Affection Section (AK) - The Indiana Jones show is a nice way to spend some time off your feet.

Mexico Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Gorilla Falls Exploration Trails (AK) - Meh.

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (MK) vs Tomorrowland Speedway (MK) - I always YouTube how to score high while in line here but have yet to be a Galatic Hero. Someday, maybe...

Living with the Land (EP) vs The American Adventure (EP) - The rain forest scene sticks with me for some reason.

Slinky Dog Dash (HS) vs Vacation Fun (HS) - That dang potato. Seriously. Dang potato.

It's a Small World (MK) vs Reflections of China (EP) - I know the song bothers some people but I could listen to it for hours. It's a beautiful attraction.

Norway Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Turtle Talk with Crush (EP) - The quick humor of Crush does it for me each time.

Enchanted Tiki Room (MK) vs Hall of Presidents (MK) - Ole! Ole! Applause!
 
Walt Disney World Railroad (MK) vs Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (MK)

Na'vi River Journey (AK) vs Oasis Exhibits (AK)

Finding Nemo-The Big Blue & Beyond (AK) vs Walt Disney Presents (HS)

UK Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Astro Orbiter (MK)

France Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Swiss Family Treehouse (MK)

USA Pavilion Displays (EP) vs Journey of Water-Moana (EP)

Carousel of Progress (MK) vs Awesome Planet (EP)

It's Tough to Be a Bug (AK) vs Impressions de France (EP)

Italy Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs SeaBase Aquarium (EP)

Star Tours (HS) vs The Boneyard (AK)

Frozen Sing Along Celebration Show (HS) vs America Gardens Theater Performances (EP)

Festival of Fantasy Parade (MK) vs Gran Fiesta Tour (EP)

Luminous: Symphony of Us Fireworks (EP) vs Prince Charming Carousel (MK)

Mickey's PhilharMagic (MK) vs Conservation Station (AK)

Germany Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Disney Pixar Short Film (EP)

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (MK) vs Alien Swirling Saucers (HS)

Feathered Friends in Flight (AK) vs Liberty Square Riverboat (MK)

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (MK) vs Disney Junior Play & Dance (HS)

Peter Pan's Flight (MK) vs Wildlife Express Train (AK)

Canada Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Journey into Imagination with Figment (EP)

Country Bear Jamboree (MK) vs Dumbo Flying Elephant (MK)

Voyage of the Little Mermaid (HS) vs Under the Sea-Little Mermaid (MK)
Note: I know Voyage of the Little Mermaid has been gone for a while, but it is returning so I included it.

Festival of the Lion King
(AK) vs Mad Tea Party (MK)

DINOSAUR (AK) vs Star Wars Launch Bay (HS)

China Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Maharajah Jungle Trek (AK)

Japan Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Discovery Island Trails (AK)

Kali River Rapids (AK) vs Seas with Nemo & Friends (EP)

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
(MK) vs Beauty & The Beast Sing Along (EP)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Sing Along in France Pavilion, NOT the Show at Hollywood Studios

Jungle Cruise (MK) vs Canada Far & Wide Circle Vision (EP)

Morocco Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Tom Sawyer Island (MK)

Beauty & The Beast-Live on Stage
(HS) vs Magic Carpets of Aladdin (MK)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Show at Hollywood Studios, NOT the Film at France Pavilion

Muppet Vision (HS) vs Enchanted Tales with Belle (MK)

Mission SPACE (EP) vs The Barnstormer (MK)

Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular (HS) vs Affection Section (AK)

Mexico Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Gorilla Falls Exploration Trails (AK)

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (MK) vs Tomorrowland Speedway (MK)

Living with the Land (
EP) vs The American Adventure (EP)

Slinky Dog Dash (HS) vs Vacation Fun (HS)

It's a Small World (MK) vs Reflections of China (EP)

Norway Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Turtle Talk with Crush (EP)

Enchanted Tiki Room (MK) vs Hall of Presidents (MK)
I hope more participate! This was fun
 
Walt Disney World Railroad (MK) vs Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (MK)

Na'vi River Journey (AK) vs Oasis Exhibits (AK) Which one is the Oasis Exhibit?

Finding Nemo-The Big Blue & Beyond (AK) vs Walt Disney Presents (HS)

UK Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Astro Orbiter (MK) I'd take tea, treats, and toys over spinning any day.

France Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Swiss Family Treehouse (MK) shopping is better than climbing.

USA Pavilion Displays (EP) vs Journey of Water-Moana (EP)

Carousel of Progress (MK) vs Awesome Planet (EP)

It's Tough to Be a Bug (AK) vs Impressions de France (EP)

Italy Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP)
vs SeaBase Aquarium (EP)

Star Tours (HS) vs The Boneyard (AK)

Frozen Sing Along Celebration Show (HS) vs America Gardens Theater Performances (EP)

Festival of Fantasy Parade (MK) vs Gran Fiesta Tour (EP)

Luminous: Symphony of Us Fireworks (EP)
vs Prince Charming Carousel (MK)

Mickey's PhilharMagic (MK)
vs Conservation Station (AK)

Germany Pavilion Displays & Shops
(EP) vs Disney Pixar Short Film (EP)

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (MK) vs Alien Swirling Saucers (HS)

Feathered Friends in Flight (AK)
vs Liberty Square Riverboat (MK)

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (MK) vs Disney Junior Play & Dance (HS) Never been to Junior Play & Dance

Peter Pan's Flight (MK) vs Wildlife Express Train (AK)

Canada Pavilion Displays & Shop
s (EP) vs Journey into Imagination with Figment (EP)

Country Bear Jamboree (MK) vs Dumbo Flying Elephant (MK)

Voyage of the Little Mermaid (HS) vs Under the Sea-Little Mermaid (MK)
Note: I know Voyage of the Little Mermaid has been gone for a while, but it is returning so I included it.

Festival of the Lion King (AK) vs Mad Tea Party (MK)

DINOSAUR (AK)
vs Star Wars Launch Bay (HS)

China Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Maharajah Jungle Trek (AK)

Japan Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Discovery Island Trails (AK)

Kali River Rapids (AK) vs Seas with Nemo & Friends (EP)

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (MK) vs Beauty & The Beast Sing Along (EP)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Sing Along in France Pavilion, NOT the Show at Hollywood Studios

Jungle Cruise (MK) vs Canada Far & Wide Circle Vision (EP)

Morocco Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Tom Sawyer Island (MK)

Beauty & The Beast-Live on Stage (HS) vs Magic Carpets of Aladdin (MK)
Note: Beauty & The Beast Show at Hollywood Studios, NOT the Film at France Pavilion

Muppet Vision (HS) vs Enchanted Tales with Belle (MK)

Mission SPACE (EP) vs The Barnstormer (MK)

Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular (HS) vs Affection Section (AK)

Mexico Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP)
vs Gorilla Falls Exploration Trails (AK)

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (MK) vs Tomorrowland Speedway (MK)

Living with the Land (EP) vs The American Adventure (EP)

Slinky Dog Dash (HS) vs Vacation Fun (HS) Never heard of Vacation Fun!

It's a Small World (MK) vs Reflections of China (EP) Didn't know they have a show in China.

Norway Pavilion Displays & Shops (EP) vs Turtle Talk with Crush (EP)

Enchanted Tiki Room (MK) vs Hall of Presidents (MK)
 













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