Are the recreations worth it?

byucougs · 08-30-2006, 01:53 PM

When I went in March, I wanted to check out the water parks or the Quest in Downtown Disney, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to sacrifice park time to do them. Are they worth it? How much time should I dedicate to these "extra" parks? I want to see it all, eventually. I just need help prioritizing.

Thanks.

PeoplemoverMatt · 08-30-2006, 02:38 PM

They're interesting to see and a nice break from the madness of the theme parks. If you're staying on property for 5-7 or more days, you're going to need these other places if for no other reason then to break up an entire week of theme park days. Even I had a hard time with 5 straight days at the Tokyo parks.

-- PMM

Harrison Hightower III · 08-30-2006, 03:09 PM

I think they're totally worth it. It just adds to the experince since Disney Quest can allow you to play around in like the awesomest arcade ever made, and the Waterparks can either provide you with Thrills or relaxation. They are just not to miss.

PeoplemoverMatt · 08-30-2006, 04:56 PM

However, Disney Quest will close soon.

-- PMM

Harrison Hightower III · 08-30-2006, 05:57 PM

Why???

HMF · 08-30-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PeoplemoverMatt

However, Disney Quest will close soon.

-- PMM

So will Pleasure Island if it hasent alreadey. I always questioned the morality of calling it Pleasure Island.

If you have seen Pinnochio you know what i am talking about.

Harrison Hightower III · 08-31-2006, 05:25 AM

But why?????????

PeoplemoverMatt · 08-31-2006, 01:09 PM

In Disney Quest's case, I believe it is because it will become a Gameworks.

-- PMM

xfkirsten · 08-31-2006, 02:46 PM

I'm with Matt on this one - they work well as a diversion from the parks, to give you a bit of a breather. I went to DisneyQuest a couple of times when I lived in Florida. It was fun, but I didn't think their big, special rides were really anything that separated it from some of the megaarcades like GameWorks. I think the main difference is that in places like GameWorks you paid per-game, and at DisneyQuest they just had a one-time entrance fee and games were free once you got inside.

Mr. EPCOT · 08-31-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PeoplemoverMatt

In Disney Quest's case, I believe it is because it will become a Gameworks.

-- PMM

I think Typhoon Lagoon is definitely worth taking time out for. It immerses you in the theme extremely well, the wave pool is a lot of fun, and the new Crush 'n' Gusher. I highly recommend Blizzard Beach as well, I just don't think it is quite as immersive.

As for DisneyQuest, it is very unique and fun, I'm not quite sure it is worth the admission price, however. I think everyone should see at least once. It sounds like it'll be closing at some point for sure, and will supposedly become an ESPN Zone around January 2008. I'd personally rather have one of those, anyways.

Harrison Hightower III · 08-31-2006, 05:56 PM

Whats GameWorks?

Mr. EPCOT · 08-31-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey1

Whats GameWorks?

It is kind of an upscale combination arcade/restaurant concept. This is from their website:

"GameWorks strives to meet a variety of moods and needs by offering finger foods at the snack bar, scrumptious meals at the sizzling grill, drinks with flair at the full-service bar, and a massive, high-intensity gaming floor categorized into separate zones, including ?The Loading Dock? and the ?The Arena,? which allows guests to zoom right to their favorite games and attractions."

If I read that page right, it says that SEGA owns them.

Harrison Hightower III · 09-01-2006, 03:24 PM

Hmm I will look into this more.

PeoplemoverMatt · 09-01-2006, 03:34 PM

Ah, no, MMC's right, it's ESPN Zone that's coming there, not a Gameworks.

-- PMM

Harrison Hightower III · 09-02-2006, 04:08 PM

What thats not cool at all!!! If its an ESPN zone then they should keep it Disney Quest!!!

HHIII

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PeoplemoverMatt An Objective Perspective People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 4,745 Images: 18	They're interesting to see and a nice break from the madness of the theme parks. If you're staying on property for 5-7 or more days, you're going to need these other places if for no other reason then to break up an entire week of theme park days. Even I had a hard time with 5 straight days at the Tokyo parks. -- PMM __________________ "I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Augustus Lindberg "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." -- Walter Elias Disney "So are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him...so we too might walk in the newness of life." -- Romans 6:1-4
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Harrison Hightower III Registered Member People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Haunting Hotel Hightower. Posts: 550	I think they're totally worth it. It just adds to the experince since Disney Quest can allow you to play around in like the awesomest arcade ever made, and the Waterparks can either provide you with Thrills or relaxation. They are just not to miss. __________________ Ha!!! No curse at all!!! In just a moment you are about to enter a strange providence that knows neither North nor South. A place we call...The Twilight Zone.
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PeoplemoverMatt An Objective Perspective People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 4,745 Images: 18	However, Disney Quest will close soon. -- PMM __________________ "I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Augustus Lindberg "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." -- Walter Elias Disney "So are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him...so we too might walk in the newness of life." -- Romans 6:1-4
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PeoplemoverMatt An Objective Perspective People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 4,745 Images: 18	In Disney Quest's case, I believe it is because it will become a Gameworks. -- PMM __________________ "I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Augustus Lindberg "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." -- Walter Elias Disney "So are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him...so we too might walk in the newness of life." -- Romans 6:1-4
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xfkirsten That's How You Know! Moderator People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,103 Images: 42	I'm with Matt on this one - they work well as a diversion from the parks, to give you a bit of a breather. I went to DisneyQuest a couple of times when I lived in Florida. It was fun, but I didn't think their big, special rides were really anything that separated it from some of the megaarcades like GameWorks. I think the main difference is that in places like GameWorks you paid per-game, and at DisneyQuest they just had a one-time entrance fee and games were free once you got inside. __________________ View my WDW Photo Updates here!
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Harrison Hightower III Registered Member People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Haunting Hotel Hightower. Posts: 550	Hmm I will look into this more. __________________ Ha!!! No curse at all!!! In just a moment you are about to enter a strange providence that knows neither North nor South. A place we call...The Twilight Zone.
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PeoplemoverMatt An Objective Perspective People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 4,745 Images: 18	Ah, no, MMC's right, it's ESPN Zone that's coming there, not a Gameworks. -- PMM __________________ "I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Augustus Lindberg "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." -- Walter Elias Disney "So are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him...so we too might walk in the newness of life." -- Romans 6:1-4
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Harrison Hightower III Registered Member People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Haunting Hotel Hightower. Posts: 550	What thats not cool at all!!! If its an ESPN zone then they should keep it Disney Quest!!! HHIII __________________ Ha!!! No curse at all!!! In just a moment you are about to enter a strange providence that knows neither North nor South. A place we call...The Twilight Zone.
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