I do agree that SOME of Disney's rides are quite unremarkable. The simple spinning rides (Dumbo, Magic Carpets of Alladin) and the less themed coasters (Goofy's Barnstormer, Primeval Whirl) are certainly not remarkable. The same type of rides that you'll get in any amusement park across the world.

But seriously? Expedition Everest (before the Yeti's foundation cracked), It's a Small World (annoying, yes, but impressive all the same), Peter Pan's Flight (where else does a 2 minute ride through a kid's movie garner longer lines than the biggest thrill rides?), Toy Story Mania, Spaceship Earth? Unremarkable? I think not.

And you're right that the Magic Kingdom's rides run about an hour total, but don't forget Epcot where one of the rides IS 45 minutes long (Universe of Energy- including pre-show). Still, as you say, my husband and I don't spend $2k almost every year to go on a few rides. We go for the same feeling most of us go. To feel that the world isn't so bad after all, and to get away from the boss. Even if you took away every ride on property, I'd probably still go as often as possible- just so I could breathe.