Saturday, February 2, 2008

Mission: Nausea!

We choose to go. That's the slogan of Mission: Space, the motion simulator attraction that's been a hit since it opened in 2003. Your objective is to coordinate with your crew and guide the spacecraft safely on a mission from Earth to Mars. The control stations you see here are full of complicated switches and controls, and even the slightest delay in timing and maneuvering will bring the entire attraction to a standstill.... (Just kidding! The automatic pilot takes over if you forget to trigger a switch). There have been a few changes to the ride cabins over the years, including the addition of fans that blow cool air over the faces of the crew, to help deter motion sickness. And, if the fans didn't do the trick, air sickness bags are now available in front of your seat. Now, that's what I call entertainment!

Friday, January 25, 2008

Is that a Rhinoceros tusk in your shorts?

Someone's cruisin' for a bruisin'! The classic Jungle Cruise is one of the original attractions from the opening of Disneyland in 1955. When Walt Disney World opened their version in 1971. Originally planned to be a more serious adventure through the rivers of the world, imagineer, Disney Legend (and one of the "Nine Old Men") Marc Davis added a bit of whimsy to this scene, depicting a rhinocerous chasing a group of explorers up a totem pole.