Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout announced for Disney California Adventure

[Californian Elitist]

The biggest shock (in a startling but cool way) for me was during a Splash Mtn. evac when we exited out the swamp and I saw the "back" of the Mtn. for the first time. I suddenly realized what's probably the first rule of Imagineering: "We don't build what you're not gonna see."

Hahaha I bet!

My co-worker and I had to evacuate Peter Pan one time, and I remember getting to the Never Land scene to get the guests out, and this one man shouted "The magic is ruined!" Couldn't stop laughing at that comment.

The next time you're on Pinocchio, right as you're entering Stromboli's cage, look down to your right-hand corner and you'll see one of the original puppets used for the ride when it first opened in 1983. Just a warning, it's TERRIFYING (I have a legit fear of puppets, vantriloquy dolls, human-sized dolls, clowns, and the like), but it's definitely interesting.

 

[Brad Bishop]

The biggest shock (in a startling but cool way) for me was during a Splash Mtn. evac when we exited out the swamp and I saw the "back" of the Mtn. for the first time. I suddenly realized what's probably the first rule of Imagineering: "We don't build what you're not gonna see."

If you look at it from Google earth and then think about it, it's a pretty amazing multi-tiered ride. The other thing that's neat is that you really don't see Splash Mountain from the back.. I think someone mentioned that if you're coming in on Florida Way and look at the right moment that you'll see it but it's pretty rare that regular visitors would do/see it.

I've always liked that Space Mountain was "complete" in that regard and, at the same time, was a bit let down that Everest isn't the same (Western Way).

I've been tempted to do the back-stage tours but really don't want to kill the "magic" for myself.

 

[Rich T]

Hahaha I bet!

The next time you're on Pinocchio, right as you're entering Stromboli's cage, look down to your right-hand corner and you'll see one of the original puppets used for the ride when it first opened in 1983. Just a warning, it's TERRIFYING (I have a legit fear of puppets, vantriloquy dolls, human-sized dolls, clowns, and the like), but it's definitely interesting.

Terrifying lost puppet on Pinocchio? Cool!!! It's now on my "To Do" list!

 

[Rich T]

If you look at it from Google earth and then think about it, it's a pretty amazing multi-tiered ride. The other thing that's neat is that you really don't see Splash Mountain from the back.. I think someone mentioned that if you're coming in on Florida Way and look at the right moment that you'll see it but it's pretty rare that regular visitors would do/see it.

I'm still recovering from the Google Earth view of Cars Land, and finding out the two huge centerpiece rock formations (Willie's Butte and Radiator Cap) have no tops

 

[Stevek]

Well, walking through turned off attractions will definitely change the way you experience them. Riding the Fantastyland rides has never been the same for me.

I've been walked through the Matterhorn and been "pushed" through Space Mountain with all the lights on. Both were cool experiences.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I've been walked through the Matterhorn and been "pushed" through Space Mountain with all the lights on. Both were cool experiences.

I've ridden Space Mountain with the lights off... The ride was still fun, but the experience as a whole was soooo different, and not in a good way.

Matterhorn has a lot of tight spaces. Glad I never trained for that ride.

 

[Stevek]

I've ridden Space Mountain with the lights off... The ride was still fun, but the experience as a whole was soooo different, and not in a good way.

Matterhorn has a lot of tight spaces. Glad I never trained for that ride.

I would not have wanted to do the actual ride experience for SM with the lights on. We had an issue where we all stopped at brake stations and the CM's had to physically push us, closest brake station to the end first, and then we pretty much free sailed all the way to the end.

 

[Antaundra]

Hahaha I bet!

My co-worker and I had to evacuate Peter Pan one time, and I remember getting to the Never Land scene to get the guests out, and this one man shouted "The magic is ruined!" Couldn't stop laughing at that comment.

The next time you're on Pinocchio, right as you're entering Stromboli's cage, look down to your right-hand corner and you'll see one of the original puppets used for the ride when it first opened in 1983. Just a warning, it's TERRIFYING (I have a legit fear of puppets, vantriloquy dolls, human-sized dolls, clowns, and the like), but it's definitely interesting.

I've always wondered how do they evacuate from Peter Pan? There doesn't look like there's anyway out of your boat especially over London/Neverland.

 

[mickEblu]

The other thing that's neat is that you really don't see Splash Mountain from the back.. I think someone mentioned that if you're coming in on Florida Way and look at the right moment that you'll see it but it's pretty rare that regular visitors would do/see it.

Yeah I said that. It's definitely not easy to spot. You have to be looking for it. No casual guest would ever notice it.

EDIT: wait Florida way? Are you talking about the MK version?

 

[Californian Elitist]

I've always wondered how do they evacuate from Peter Pan? There doesn't look like there's anyway out of your boat especially over London/Neverland.

If there are boats in the air, the fire department is called. Same goes for people in vehicles are on the vine on Alice in Wonderland.

 

[Brad Bishop]

If there are boats in the air, the fire department is called. Same goes for people in vehicles are on the vine on Alice in Wonderland.

Peter Pan:
Really? I'd think that they'd just push you to the next "stop".. If you pay attention there are several evacuation points along the ride in Peter Pan. I may be thinking of the MK version, though. There are stops/stairs in that one.

Alice in Wonderland:
I'm assuming you're talking about the part of the ride where it goes out the 2nd story and winds it's way around over the loading area? It seems like that would be just getting out and walking down. I don't understand why you'd need the fire dept there.

 

[Brad Bishop]

Yeah I said that. It's definitely not easy to spot. You have to be looking for it. No casual guest would ever notice it.

EDIT: wait Florida way? Are you talking about the MK version?

Yep. Sorry. I was thinking of MK. I wasn't paying attention to which section I was in.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Peter Pan:
Really? I'd think that they'd just push you to the next "stop".. If you pay attention there are several evacuation points along the ride in Peter Pan. I may be thinking of the MK version, though. There are stops/stairs in that one.

Alice in Wonderland:
I'm assuming you're talking about the part of the ride where it goes out the 2nd story and winds it's way around over the loading area? It seems like that would be just getting out and walking down. I don't understand why you'd need the fire dept there.

No, there's no way of pushing the boats, or any of the ride vehicles of the Fantasyland dark rides.

Disneyland is all about keeping guests and CMs safe. Yeah, most people wouldn't have a problem walking down from the vine, but one is not on solid ground. There's a ledge, and Disney would rather be safe than sorry.

The three rides I always prayed for there never to break down were Pan, Alice, and Casey. The evacuation processes for those rides were hell.

 

[VJ]

Or you could just become an attractions CM and do it for free. LOL.

The free, AP-only events have been better than this.

But what about the cupcakes?!?!?!?!?!!?!?

 

[Californian Elitist]

But what about the cupcakes?!?!?!?!?!!?!?

LOL Screw the cupcakes!

The Indiana Jones 20th anniversary party Disneyland put on was really neat. The Dixie party was really cool as well, and both were free.

Also, I refuse to take part in celebrating the closure of this ride to make way for Guardians of the Galaxy. Even if this event were free, I wouldn't attend.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I haven't had any bad experiences being in attractions with the lights on except for Haunted Mansion Holiday.

 

[drizgirl]

LOL Screw the cupcakes!

The Indiana Jones 20th anniversary party Disneyland put on was really neat. The Dixie party was really cool as well, and both were free.

Also, I refuse to take part in celebrating the closure of this ride to make way for Guardians of the Galaxy. Even if this event were free, I wouldn't attend.

I have a hard time getting excited with any event tied to the closing of a popular attraction.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I have a hard time getting excited with any event tied to the closing of a popular attraction.

Agreed. It makes it all the more disappointing.

 

[Phroobar]

That is why the new security gates are going up. It is to kept the Disney fans from rioting when then Tower closes forever.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

I have a hard time getting excited with any event tied to the closing of a popular attraction.

Depending on the attraction, there shouldn't be a party so much as a funeral service. Who goes to celebrate the fact that ToT is going away forever?