The Return of the Matterhorn Climbers!

[sponono88]

Not only is the Matterhorn is undergoing a thorough 6-month refurb inside and out with new bobsleds.. the classic mountain climbers will once again return to the park this Summer!

I wasn't expecting this announcement. This is a fun and classic DL tradition and i'm so happy to see its return.

Just one more thing to add to the June 15th openings at DL and DCA!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-slopes-of-the-matterhorn-at-disneyland-park/

One of my earliest memories in the park is of walking down Matterhorn Way and stopping in my tracks when I realized there were people actually climbing the famous Swiss peak. Having real mountain climbers on the mountain is a tradition started by Walt Disney in 1959 when the attraction opened. Over the years, climbers going by the names Hans, Otto and Fritz took on the challenge of reaching the summit.

I’m excited to tell you that this summer, brave mountaineers will once again scale the icy slopes of the mighty Matterhorn. Look for them starting June 15 when the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction reopens. Seeing them is one of those only-in-Disneyland experiences that will make you yodel with joy!

 

[TP2000]

Hans and Otto, so nice to see you coming back after your long vacation! Willkommen to Disneyland!

 

[Californian Elitist]

Awesome!!!! The Disneyland Resort just keeps surprising us, and I'm loving it.

 

[nemofinder22]

Wow I never thought they would return! A pleasant surprise! It's too bad no Mickey but I'll take it over nothing lol