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Indiana Jones Adventure

Image: DisneyI feel like Indiana Jones Adventure is a ride that Walt Disney would admire. He loved telling stories in new and exciting ways. He’d frequently have his team of Imagineers invent new ride technologies so that they could the most immersive storytelling environment possible. Uncle Walt and his team set up rides the same that they’d always done movies. They created giant set pieces. The challenge was moving guests from spot to spot.

For Indiana Jones Adventure, Imagineers literally created a new ride cart to tell the story perfectly. You’re a tourist in a temple that Indiana Jones previously discovered. Alas, the place is cursed, and you’re clearly unwelcome here. Dr. Jones isn’t much help, either, as he’s got his own problems in the temple.

So, you cross shaky bridges to reach the next scary room, all the while wondering if the curse will claim another victim, you. The best part of this thrill ride is that you’re basically riding a Jeep yet you feel wholly out of control and in peril. It’s another example that sensory/psychological manipulation is one of the greatest theme park thrills.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Image: DisneyA word of warning for first-time riders: When the cast member warns you to press your head back against the headrest, take them seriously. In the days before Elon Musk invented Ludicrous Mode on a Tesla, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster set the standard in lightning fast acceleration.

On this coaster, you’ll go from a full stop to 57 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds. Should you ignore that warning about the head rest, you’ll quickly discover the danger. Your body is slow to react to such quickly changing circumstances. Your head will fly backward, giving you a huge thump on the noggin.

Assuming that you follow the suggestion, you’ll have a blast on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Aerosmith has many classic hits, but Disney did a wonderful job in picking the perfect ones to accentuate the ride. I particularly like the medley of several hits. You can aim for this combo by getting in the car with the BUHBYE license plate. It’s that special touch that maximizes the glory of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.

 
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