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    Which ride opened with the renovation of Tomorrowland in 1998 and closed in September of 2000?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Rocket Rods. Because the sponser of the ride wouldn't provide funding for banking on the turns (like Test Track at Epcot) the cars had to slow down and speed up rapidly, and the ride broke down a lot. Not to mention the incredibly long wait for the short ride (although I loved it).

    What land is Star Tours located in?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Tomorrowland. Star Tours opened with a 60-party when the park didn't close for 60 hours straight.

    How many types of transportation are there on Main Street (not including the train)?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Four. The types are Horse Drawn Streetcar, Fire Engine, Horseless Carriage, and Omnibus.

    What did Disney originally want to do to the tunnels at the front of the park?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Place sliding curtains when people walked through. He wanted there to be curtains, but was talked out of it when people told him how fast they would wear down. Instead, they used the shadow of the tunnel to create the same effect.

    When did the Indiana Jones ride open?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      1995. It took about seven years to make and has remained one of the most popular attractions at Disneyland. It also joins the Matterhorn as attractions the Walt Disney World does not have.

    What was wrong with the Storybook Land Canal Boats on opening day?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      It didn't have plants. In a rush to get as many attractions operating as possible the Storybook Land Canal Boats opened with basically no scenery except for weeds and other natural plants. Disney had his team make up names for the weeds so it would be interesting.

    What was different about the Dumbo ride before the renovation of Fantasyland?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      A fountain was added in the renovation. After the renovation of Fantasyland, Dumbo got a fountain under it instead of just ground.

    Which country did most of the hand carved horses come from on the Carrousel?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Germany. No two of the beautiful horses are alike, all are hand carved and they are about 90 to 110 years old. The turntable for the ride came from Canada and was built in about 1875.

    Which of the Disneyland coasters was the first of its kind as far as the tracks it ran on?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Matterhorn. The Matterhorn was the first steel tubed coaster.

    What is the name of Disneyland's beautiful sailing ship?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Columbia . It really is beautiful.

    How many feet did Space Mountain have to be sunk into the ground to keep it in scale with other buildings?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      17. The building had to be so large, that they sunk it into the ground so as not to dwarf the castle or the Matterhorn.

    What was the $20 million parade in 1997 that featured mobile stages, tons of effects, among other things, but still didn't go over well?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      Light Magic. Four rolling stages stopped at certain points for a spectacular performance. It went from May to Labor Day 1997.

    What used to be in the area where the jumping fountains and King Triton are now?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      House of the Future. The House of the Future was replaced after its revelutionary microwave ovens, etc., got kind of un-futuristic.

    What was the main change in the 1978 renovation of the Matterhorn?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      All of these (The open space was turned into a series of caves, Ride capacity was doubled, Abominable Snowman scenes were added). The huge renovation of the Matterhorn made it much, much better than before. The hole from the Skyway ride was filled in around 1994.

    What year did the Main Street Electrical Parade appear for the last time in Disneyland?The Happiest Quiz On Earth

      1996. The parade had its final performance in Disneyland in Nov. of 1996. It began in 1972. You can now catch the performance in California Adventures.

    What hotel is connected to the park?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      The Grand Californian Hotel. Guests can enter the park through the hotel.

    What tortilla factory is located in the park?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      Mission. The Factory makes corn and flour tortillas for both the theme parks and the hotels.

    'Paradise Pier' is modeled after a famous pier that was once in what ocean front city?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      Long Beach.

    What celebrity is in 'Golden Dreams'?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      Whoopi Goldberg.

    Who's the host of 'It's Tough to be a Bug'?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      Flik. This 3D show is really interactive!

    What fast food restaurant sponsors a hot eating spot in the park?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      McDonalds. McDonalds also sponsors the water toy outside of 'Burger Invasion'.

    Where is the attraction 'Soarin' Over California' located in the park?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      Condor Flats. I highly recommend this attraction!

    What is the name of the big roller coaster?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      California Screamin'.

    What animal is the 'stone' head that can be seen from inside and outside of the park?Disney's California Adventure Quiz

      A bear. Some people say that it sort of looks like a wolf.

    Who is the star of 'Fantasmic'?More Disneyland

      Mickey Mouse. That's right, the big cheese himself. It's all about his imagination. He dances and prances.

    At Disneyland, where is 'Fantasmic' held?More Disneyland

      Rivers of America. That's right! On the Rivers of America. It's simply amazing! They use everything that can float.

    'Fantasmic' uses a stage. On what Disneyland attraction is the stage located?More Disneyland

      Tom Sawyer's Island. You have to see this to believe it. Disney has a very creative use of space.

    What land is the 'Fantasmic' stage in?More Disneyland

      Frontierland. Just think of the wild wild west.

    Which jungle majesty appears near the beginning of the show?More Disneyland

      King Louie. That hairy orangutan!

    During the show, what animal multiplies, divides and is everywhere?!More Disneyland

      Elephant. Pink Elephants to be exact. Yes, they are on parade.

    What does Malificent turn into during the show?More Disneyland

      Dragon. A rather magnificent one at that. She sets the entire river aflame!

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