Tag: rocket rods
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Rocket Rods | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 27, 2001
On this day in 2001, it was announced that Disneyland’s Rocket Rods were closed forever. The ill-fated high-speed replacement for the PeopleMover went down for refurbishment the previous September, but the damage done to the ride’s infrastructure was too great to overcome. Since 2001, the outdoor track, parts of the queue, and the loading area…
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Rocket Rods | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 25, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Rocket Rods at Disneyland closed for “refurbishment.” However, the temporary closure turned into a permanent one when no work was ever performed. The high-speed thrill ride that replaced the PeopleMover had suffered mechanical failures and track damage. The attraction was announced as officially closed in April 2001. One Rocket…
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PeopleMover – DAPs From The Past
One of the most beloved attractions that appeared at Disneyland was the PeopleMover. Starting as the WEDWay PeopleMover, this slow moving ride took visitors above Tomorrowland from 1967 to 1995. The famed attraction didn’t start out at Disneyland, and it didn’t stay at Disneyland either. The PeopleMover was first known as the Magic Skyway. The…