Maliboomer Question

[Fantasmic!329]

Hey-
I am probably going to Disneyland this summer, and I was on their website and noticed something strange. In a picture of the Maliboomer, it looks the like the people have some sort of plastic shield in front of their faces. Here's the link: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/attractions/detail?name=MaliboomerAttractionPage
Does anyone know what it is? Thanks.

 

[Robfasto]

Here is another picture:

http://www.disneypix.com/Disneyland/CA/PP/2002/PP-011702-66.htm

Although I don't know for sure I would assume it is a spit shield to keep people from spitting on the crowd below. Looking at the video on the link you provided shows that some of the seats don't have the shields so it makes since that the seats above the queue do.

 

[Fantasmic!329]

Huh, I guess that does make sense. Kinda weird though that they would post the spit-guarded pic. on their site.

 

[wondersofdave89]

I've heard it referred to something along the lines of "The Scream Sheild", but I have no idea whats its purpose is.

 

[hoppypooh]

"The Unofficial Guide" refers to it as a "scream shield" too.

 

[xfkirsten]

Yup, it's a scream shield. As I understand it, they're trying to keep the screaming noise from disturbing the hotels and businesses along the street nearby (since the Maliboomer is at the back of DCA). Although I'm sure they see it as having a dual purpose to keep people from spitting at the top.

 

[disnyfan89]

if they are calling it a scream shield it is probley used to help soften the noice from the screamers on the ride because of noise restriction laws! Athough that is just a guess.

 

[ScrapIron]

It's version 2.3 of the cone of silence in case you need to discuss the latest evil plot from CHAOS.

Cheers.

 

[Figment1986]

It's version 2.3 of the cone of silence in case you need to discuss the latest evil plot from CHAOS.

Cheers.

Great Get Smart reference...

Though i think it would be 2.4.....

It is a silencer to make them not get fined.... darn decible laws...

 

[ToTBellHop]

if they are calling it a scream shield it is probley used to help soften the noice from the screamers on the ride because of noise restriction laws! Athough that is just a guess.

correct...same reason that Screamin' has the tunnels on the highest hills.

 

[flyersmv]

yeah i know someone who went on a tour there and thats whhat the CM told them...(noise restrictions)