stratamaster120 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'm just interested in seeing what people think is the most under-rated dark ride at any amusement/theme park (anywhere in the world). For instance: Dinosaur... Animal Kingdom at Disney World Orlando. There's never a line, yet its awesome! ADMIN EDIT: Combined your double posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGA29 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Pinocchio's Daring Journey at DL. Never a line and such a great ride! Also Yosemite Sam's something Adventure (or something like that) at SFoT. It was fun (albeit a little old and basic, but still classic) and I had never heard anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Reese's Extreme Cup Challenge! I had never heard any positive reviews of the ride, and the only shoot-em-up dark ride I had experienced before this was Gobbler Getaway at Holiday World, so needless to say, I was SHOCKED when I got off RECC. With the humorous narration, coaster-like track layout, and fun competition between Team Chocolate and Team Peanut-butter, this is definitely one underrated dark ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartnz Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Wow, massive nostalgia trip when I read Pinocchio's Daring Journey. That ride scared the heck out of me when I was young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slicknixon Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Haunted Barrel Works, Centreville Amusement Park, Toronto Islands, ON Stillwalk Manor, Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ Whacky Shack, Waldameer, Erie, PA (borderline underrated) The Underground, Adventureland, Des Moines, IA (never been to Adventureland but POVs of this ride have intrigued me to say that it's a possible gem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Yosemite Sam's something Adventure (or something like that) at SFoT. It was fun (albeit a little old and basic, but still classic) and I had never heard anything about it. Strongly second. The fact that Six Flags has a dark ride is impressive in its own right, but it's actually not that bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 ^Six Flags actually has many dark rides, and to my knowledge, all are impressive! Scooby Doo and the Spooky Swamp (SFStL) is a great ride, and from what I remember, Monster Plantation (SFOG) was pretty good, as well. I'm sure it's even better now, after the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Roger Rabbits Cartoon Spin-DLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Nights in White Satin-the trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Peter Pan's Flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movieguy Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Dinosaur... Animal Kingdom at Disney World Orlando. There's never a line, yet its awesome! I think that mainly has to do with the ride's reputation...stories of crying little kids leaving the attraction have traveled fast, ever since it first opened as Countdown to Extinction. One ride I'd like to add is The Great Movie Ride at Disney Hollywood Studios, or whatever it's called now. No one ever talks about it anymore, but back in the day it was quite an ambitious, and impressive project. I think if they gave it a little more TLC (and perhaps a major rehab), it could really stand out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 My vote goes to Sindbad's Storybook Adventures at Tokyo DisneySea. No one talks about this ride much, but it's an excellent example of what a Disney dark ride is all about (right down to its catchy, even in Japanese, theme song). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The Haunted House - Ocean City Maryland Dinosaur - Animal Kingdom Skull Mountain (flume ride) - Six Flags America Skull Mountain (roller coaster) - Six Flags Great Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Gobler Getaway - It's like a Thanksgiving acid drip! Scooby Doo's Haunted Castle - It's really an impressive ride. I completely forgot about it! I need to visit it more often... Indiana freakin' Jones!!!! When I went to DL, I hadn't heard a thing about this ride! I was soooo impressed with it. I couldn't believe such an AMAZING ride was packed so tightly away inside the park. I was blown away! Movie World Australia's Looney Tunes River Ride. - So basically, you get in a boat and are transported to Hollywood through a hole in the floor or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I really enjoyed Men in Black at Universal Orlando and Ghostwood Estate at Kennywood. Two quality dark rides that no one talks about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orient Wolf Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Silver Dollar City's Great Shoot-out at the Flooded Mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Peter Pan's Flight I'm not sure I'd call that one under rated. Everyone loves that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 ^ Technically, everyone loves many of the ones mentioned in here so far though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Although many of the following are not underrated according to DAFE, we don't talk about them much on TPR Haunted House at Trimpers Haunted House at Rehoboth Beach all dark rides at SCBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easytoremember Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Nights in White Satin-the trip... Absolutely the greatest idea for a dark ride ever. I'm not exactly sure how they got away with it, plus its set to an incredible (and obvioulsy very trippy) song. I would almost go back to that park just for that ride. Also, I don't know if it's technically under rated, but MIB Alien Attack is easily my favorite. I could ride that for hours straight. I am so determined to reach the elusive 999,999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Snow White's Scary Adventures. That ride owns. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I agree with Chuck in regards to Sinbad's Storybook Voyage at DisneySea. We walked around for four days singing the only English part of the ride's song. "The compass of my heart!" That ride really blew me away and IMO is one of Disney's finest dark rides. (I was surprised because no matter how busy the park was, it was a walk on!) Zach I agree with the Looney Tunes River Ride in Movie World Australia. My only complaint was that the ride lasted a bit too long, but it was quite an elaborate experience, like just about everything else at that park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevet07 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The Underground, Adventureland, Des Moines, IA (never been to Adventureland but POVs of this ride have intrigued me to say that it's a possible gem) It may look cool, but it is a HUGE dissapointment when you ride it. It just meanders along its course and the story is boring. Haunted Mansion in Rehoboth gets my vote. I think the only reason its underrated though is not at a popular park or beach for that matter. It is pretty old, but they take very good care of it and it has some pretty good surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Wacky Shack (Waldameer) - Such a fun ride. typically everything works and 2 level dark rides are the best. Ghost Hunt (Compounce) - My favorite shooter with the exception of Men in Black (which I would not consider underrated). Good audio and light effects. Horror Hotel (Pavillion/Defunct) - The only Non-Disney dark ride I have experienced that really had that "in a house" feeling. Also, bonus points for being 2 levels. Most overrated ... Laffland (Sylvan) - The facade is nice, but the ride was .... well .... dark. // Misses Le Cachot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 ^^I missed the Rehoboth haunted-house ride the last time I was in the area, but I agree with Larry about Trimper's--a very good, traditional haunted house. Both are a bit off the beaten path. ^Yeah, I wouldn't exactly call MIB "underrated"--it's excellent and has been recognized as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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