Rocket Rods

One of the most popular Tomorrowland attractions at Disneyland Park that didn’t last long was Rocket Rods. The ride vehicle contained five seats. One in the front row, one in the second row, one in the third row, and two together in the back row.

This ride replaced the PeopleMover and it was opened in  November 1998. Throughout it’s time, it seemed to be broken down frequently. The line was always long, but it was worth the wait. The ride closed it’s doors in April 2001.

Two months after Disney’s California Adventure opened.

Note: I have NO photos for this attraction!!

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 In the honor of our 1st Anniversary, Disney by Chris is giving away ONE (1) copy of  "A Bug's Life" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack!! Good Luck everyone!!!
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Disneyland Year # 57

Today is the first day of the 57th year of Disneyland in Anaheim, California!!
Here is the photo of the Disneyland Main Entrance!!

Photo by disneybychris.

 

Check back for another Disneyland History Lesson!!

Search For The Mickeys: “It’s A Small World” #1

CALLING ALL GUESTS, CALLING ALL GUESTS!!

It’s time for our NEW segment called Search For The Mickeys!!

Be on the look out for the Hidden Mickeys at the Disney Parks around the globe.

Let’s start with the Africa scene from “It’s A Small World” at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Florida.

As your boat approaches the African scene, look up on the ceiling and spot a Hidden Mickey. Can’t find it? Look at the purple vine.

Check back soon for more clues when we do our next episode of Search For The Mickeys!!

C.A.T. (Chris’s Attraction Trivia): Star Tours Queue Area

In the queue area of Star Tours at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an announcer on the P.A. was calling out the name of Star Tours traveler, Egroeg Sacul.

That’s George Lucas spell backwards.

DBC’s History Lesson: 1977

Note: DBC stands for Disney By Chris!!

For our History Lesson for today, let’s go back to 1977.

Space Mountain opened in Tomorrowland at Disneyland in California. It became the second mountain to open at Disneyland.

The Main Street Electrical Parade premiered at Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom in Florida.

That’s our History Lesson for today!!

What’s Happening Next Week?

Next Week will be Disney By Chris’s 1st Anniversary!!
Check back next week during our celebration and see our three segments: The Attraction Trivia, Tip Time, and Our History Lessons.
In addition, we will introduce our NEW Segment entitled Search For The Mickeys!!

Chris’s Tip Time: Attractions to See During 4th of July

Hope everyone enjoyed the 4th of July yesterday!!
If you are at the Disney Parks and planning to return home sometime next week, here are some attractions I recommend for the 4th of July celebration this week.
At Disneyland:

• Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (Main Street U.S.A.)

At Walt Disney World:

• The Hall of Presidents (Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom)
• The American Adventure (World Showcase, Epcot)