Disney’s Awesome Things #17: Zipping Along the People Mover
July 2, 2010 at 5:35 pm Matt 10 comments
#17Many argue that it’s the intense rides that make Disney. I beg to differ. While those are fun, it’s definitely the peaceful relaxing attractions that you’ll enjoy most. For instance, the TTA.
Say whatever you want about how awesome Tower of Terror or Space Mountain is – but I’ll be completely satisfied on the zippy Tomorrowland Transit Authority, aka the People Mover.
It’s almost as if all your cares go down the drain as you are zipping along the twisty magnetic track observing the crowds, lines, and rides. And the fact that it’s half air-conditioned doesn’t hurt either.
It’s a blast through the future and an awesome attraction that should never be missed.
“Paging Mr. Morrow – Mr. Tom Morrow. Your party from Saturn has arrived. Please give them a ring.”
Photo by Joe
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Melissa | July 2, 2010 at 6:22 pm
One of my favorite things!!
Just rode it yesterday and it was fantastic!
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Matt | July 2, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Wow Melissa, just yesterday, huh? You’re lucky.
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Melissa | July 2, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Yeah, I just moved so whereas I used to live 45 minutes from Disney, I now live 15…and with an annual pass nothing good can come from that lol.
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Matt | July 2, 2010 at 8:50 pm
15 minutes away?! That’s awesome – I thought I had it good being 3 hours away. Congrats on the move, then! =D
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Nancy | July 2, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I so agree with this! One of the things I love about it is the corny lines like “paging Tom Morrow”…. always makes me smile. I will say that another thing about the TTA that makes it very useful is the ability to ride it and “see” the inside of Space Mountain….which when we had a 7 year old who was “not sure” if she wanted to ride SM, helped her decide that maybe she would just wait until another year. Beats having a terrified child on your hands…..Thanks for the reminder of this great little ride!
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Matt | July 2, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Thanks Nancy! It’s too bad the “Tom Morrow” line is gone in the new version. =(
It’s also a great spy tool for when Space Mountain is broken down!
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gaylin | July 2, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I love the TTA, it always feels like I am above the noise, 2 in a car, I can put my feet up and even on the hottest day there seems to be a breeze.
I also love riding it when I get to go to the Not So Scary Hallowen Party, it has a great view of all things spooky.
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Matt | July 2, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Hey Gaylin – yeah one of my favorite things to do is put my feet up. GREAT way to relax!
Also, thanks for the liking WDW Central on Facebook. It means a lot to me. =)
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Beth | July 8, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Love the TTA… still call it Wedway people mover though!
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Matt | July 10, 2010 at 9:55 am
I think most people call it the People Mover…LOL