6. Toy Story Midway Mania
Toy Story Midway Mania had simultaneous summer debuts at both Disney World (now part of Hollywood Studios' Toy Story Land) at Disney California Adventure (along Pixar Pier). Cleverly, the attraction gives guests the chance to play classic boardwalk games of skill like Break-the-Plate and Ring-the-Bottle, but with unlimited ammo and all the fun of Toy Story's "You've Got a Friend in Me!" The Flynt family's living room recreation perfectly captures the popping, zipping, spinning fun with just a few office chairs and some easy at-home supplies! (And stay tuned to the video for a bonus Kilimanjaro Safaris and Soarin' recreation!)
7. Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is pretty universally renowned as Walt Disney's magnum opus. The epic adventure begins in the firefly-lit bayous of New Orleans drifting before passing through ancient grottos, seaside battles, a pirate takeover of a Caribbean port town... and a few waterfalls along the way. Brin Thornock's family found a way to bring it all to life, from hairy dangling legs to thrilling drops. While Disneyland's version probably retains its title as the world's best classic dark ride, this homemade recreation certainly gives Walt's a run for its money!
8. Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!
When Imagineers replaced the Lost Legend: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure, fans weren't sure what to expect. Most of us don't have a high-speed elevator in your home capable of sending you freefalling through the collection of Tanaleer Tivan on a wild prison break with the Guardians of the Galaxy... But you can recreate the preshow of the superhero attraction in your own home. All you need is a racoon! And if you don't have one... well... Just watch Cassandra's solution.
BONUS: Cast Member highlights
Okay, we're pretty much obsessed with Rachel Faith keeping Cast Member spiels fresh during quarantine. Know what ride this is for?
And of course...
Filmed and posted long before quarantine, we still can't help but love the operations team behind Hollywood Studios' Fantasmic presenting a full-length living room recreation of the nighttime spectacular.
Make-Your-Own
In uncertain times, a little Disney magic at home can really help us see the light on the horizon. Of course, we encourage you to create your own living room ride recreations and tag us in the results – just be sure you only use supplies and materials you've already got lying around to allow delivery services, warehouse workers, and manufacturers to focus on high-need supplies! In the meantime, keep tagging us in your favorite social media finds.
Comments
I like this one from the Carousel of Progress. https://youtu.be/hHQ-jpGsja0
Loved the Jungle Cruise!!! Felt like I was down there at Disneyland sitting in a boat, floating on the water, listening to the guide!! :)