not going to do a whole trip report or anything, but let me just say Disney definitely still has "magic" in the magic kingdom. It's been almost 10 years since I'd been to the park, and this was my first time bringing my daughter, but we were blown away with how well run this park is.
I think a lot of people on thie board are not looking at this park the right way at all. It's definitily a park aimed at young families and nostaliga, and it hits that mark right on the head.
I've been to Universal and IOA more times in the last decade then any Disney park, and to be honest, I don't think Universal comes close to what Disney is doing in terms of shows, entertainment, or overall atmostphere. Sure the rides are old, and I get why people want bigger and better, but i really am happy that this park is the way it is. It's exrtememly old fashioned, despite a few modern features.
Those interactive qeues you guys whine about? I thought they were a lot of fun, and a great way to pass time in line.
Those terrible terrible Meet and Greets?.... Some of the best moments we had at the park. My daughter lit up like a light bulb when Rapunzel said " Estella, I have been looknig for you, to wish you a happy birthday"
It was my daughter's birthday, and she wore a button to promote that, but I had no idea that almost every person/character would wish her a happy birthday. Even the fast food attendant. It was like clockwork, but came off extremely natural. I think my biggest surprise was during the Electric Light Parade (which was just as incredible as I remember it), when Cinderella, and many others stopped to wish her a happy birthday as well. This is the stuff you just don't see in other parks..it's these little details that make all the difference.
Overall, we were really, really impressed with just about everything (the Fort Wilderness resort was another highlight). I am already thinking about our next trip.