Favorite 3D/4D show at Disney?

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What's your favorite 3D/4D show?

Mickey's Philharmagic(Magic Kingdom)
15
58%
Honey I Shrunk the Audience(Disneyland, Epcot)
1
4%
MuppetVision 3D(Disney's California Adventure, MGM Studios)
4
15%
It's Tough To Be A Bug(Disney's California Aventure, Animal Kingdom)
5
19%
Captain E.O.
1
4%
 
Total votes: 26

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Favorite 3D/4D show at Disney?

Post by Timon/Pumbaa fan »

Do we really need another poll on Disney attraction favorites?

No, but it's always fun to do. :P

So which of the 4 shows are your favorite? Here are mine:

1. It's Tough To Be A Bug: This is definetely my favorite. While I'm not really fond of ABL, this definetely it the best show as the interaction is always fun to expeirence and it's fun to watch children sream. :wink:

2. MuppetVision 3D: A fun, clever-written show. The queing area at both parks are hilarious, as there are fun little jokes all around, the pre-show is totally worth viewing, and the final show itself of course rocks. Muppets and Disney really are a perfect match. :D

3. Mickey's Philharmagic: Not as good as the other two(though I've only seen this one once and seen the others numerous of times) but a really good show. It was kinda relieveing to see a show that doesn't constantly use effects on your seat and what not. Donald is hilarious, and the various selections of songs are good too(though TLK song is the weakest of the 5 original TLK songs :() but overall a fun unique show only Disney can give.

4. Honey I Shrunk the Audience: I'm through with this show. It was fun back in its day, but now it's outdated and frankly a total bore to watch. I still say this is the perfect attraction to leave at both Disneyland and Epcot. Bring in a new 3D show already. I mean it hasn't really gotten a HUGE line at Disneyland since 1999. :roll:

I also decided to put "Captain E.O." incase people wanted to vote for it(coughPalscough :wink:), unfortunately, I haven't seen it(well I might've, but I don't remember it AT ALL)
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I voted for Honey I Shrunk the Audience just because it scared the crap out of me. I was so worried about the big snake jumping out at me that when the mice ran behind my feet (or what they make you think is happening) me and my step sister wouldn't put our feet on the floor for the rest of the show and any of A Bug's Life, which tricked us with the sting in the back.
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Post by brownie »

I've only seen It's Tough to Be a Bug, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, and Mickey's Philharmagic. My favorite is Philharmagic. It was really cool.
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Hands down, it's Philhar.

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my favorite is captain eo because it is the dancing. 8) :edna::mickey:
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My favorite is Muppets 3-d followed closely by Honey I shrunk the Audience, They are a nice change of pace when you need a little rest after being in the lines
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Post by Loomis »

That's a tough one. I must've seen close to half-a-dozen 3D/4D shows on my trip to the us (HISTA; It's Tough to Be a Bug; Muppets; Shrek at Universal; Borg Invasion in Vegas) and I enjoyed them all immensely.

Honey I Shrunk the Audience was the first I saw, and it is a little bit special because of that. It was the first time I experienced the "4D" effects, and wasn't expecting them. As such, the anticipation in the other films kind of killed the surprise element for me. Plus, HISTA hits all the right targets: mice, snakes, giant dogs - it really does feel incredibly plausible. As such, it gets my vote.

It's Tough to Be a Bug comes a VERY close second.

My favourite non-Disney one would easily be Borg Invasion 4D in Vegas. It is a whole interactive experience that ends with a 4D show - a model that Disney should follow in their next 3D/4D endeavour.

I should be seeing PhilharMagic in Hong Kong Disneyland come September.
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Mickeys PhilHarMagic is by far the best of them all!
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I'm going to have to go with Philharmagic, though Muppets comes very close. Behind that, I'd probably say HISTA and then It's Tough to be a Bug. Sadly, I never got to see Captain EO.

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Muppet Vision 3D was my favorite. Then again I have only seen that one and the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids show.
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Post by pinkrenata »

Unfortunately I have yet to see Mickey's Philharmagic. I also hate to rank things so I am going to refrain from making a list. However, first place goes to Muppet Vision 3D with It's Tough To Be A Bug and Honey, I Shrunk the Audience very close behind. I saw Captain Eo once when I was 5 and did not enjoy it at all, to say the least. I am a little perplexed that Magic Journeys was not included in the choices. I don't remember the movie itself so well, but the theme song has a nice and cheesy 80s sound.
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Post by Disney-Fan »

Well, here's my ranking:
1. It's Tough To Be a Bug - Great interaction, and AAs. Those are always welcome in newer attractions... It seems they're becoming an extinct breed.
2. Mickey's Philarmagic - For pure nostalgia of hearing those songs once again on a big screen. My favourite bit is without a doubt Aladdin's Whole New World segment.
3. MuppetVision 3D - This show is Disney's wittiest. Full of wacky one liners and great comedy! It kept me laughing the whole time!
4. Honey, I Shrunk the Audience - It's fun no doubt, but it's becoming dated with its limited amount of interaction and a pretty routine storyline... Still good, but without a doubt the weakest of the lot!
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Here's my ranking:

1. Mickey's Philharmagic: I was hoping for more Mickey, but I love the mix of all the Disney songs and scenes. It easily became my favorite.

2. Muppetvision 3D/4D: I love the effects and I've always been somewhat of a Muppet fan.

3. Honey, I Shrunk the Audience: I love the plot. I just feel that some of the effects are a little intense. I've always had a chicken-heart.

4. It's Tough to be a Bug: Again, I felt the effects were too intense. I really didn't like it that much...but I think it's better than Michael Jackson any day.
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I was trying to base it on how I felt when I first experienced each attraction, and I must say its rather difficult to rank them. They are all unique, very enjoyable 3D/4D shows. I'll list them in the order I saw them (which shouldn't be much of a surprise)

You missed one TPfan, but I doubt many will remember it...

Magic Journeys - I think this was in Disneyland or Epcot and then at Magic Kingdom where Mickey's Philharmagic is today. From what I can remember, it was a very 80s show with kids flying and falling and stuff. I didn't like it much, being only 4 years old, but the theme song is very cool and mysterious and 80s, hehehe. This was my first experience with 3D so I was busy playing with the glasses than watching the movie anyway.

Captain EO - I was only 4 when I saw this too, so I don't remember anything but the creepy looking queen and all the light at the end.
Muppetvision 3D/4D - I loved this one because it was the Muppets and it was fun and exciting with the 4D elements!
Honey I Shrunk the Audience - I liked this a lot too because it was like another sequel to the first two movies. After repeat viewings, it gets a bit boring where the only entertaining parts is watching ppl who've never done it before. The story is really cool and there a lot of funny and scary parts for a first timer.
It's Tough to Be a Bug - Like HISTA, this is also funny, scary, and boring upon repeat viewings. The theme song rocks!
Mickey's Philharmagic - Ahh, classic Disney! I voted for this one because it is a fantastic tribute to some of Disney's greatest (though Peter Pan and the fab five are the only Walt Disney era charaters). I love how Donald interacts with the characters and the new life brought to the classic musical sequences. The character modelling is a little off for some of the characters (Aladdin and Jasmine mostly), but seeing them in 3D was awesome.
Captain EO - I'm putting this again because I saw it recently from an online source and I can now remember the show. Let's just saw, those who missed it aren't missing much unless you're a Michael Jackson/Star Wars/Alien fan. Just imagine the three things mixed with more cuddly aliens and you got Captain EO. The story is very basic and cheesy and the ending is like many of Disney's feature film endings: the ugly people die or go away and the beautiful and good prevail and dance to rockin' 80's music.
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