Animatronics depict iconic movie scenes from Mary Poppins ( ABOVE ) and Singin ' in the Rain ( LEFT ). PHOTOS BY CLIFF WANG
MEET YOUR TOUR GUIDE Ready for a trip back into cinematic history ? Hop in our DeLorean , and let ’ s chart a course back in time to experience the Great Movie Ride .
As we enter through the gilded Chinese Theatre doors into the lobby , we ’ re greeted with famous movie props like Dorothy ’ s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz , a carousel horse from Mary Poppins , a space suit from Alien , and Rose ’ s dress from Titanic ( side note : There was room for Jack on the door !). We wind through the queue area before entering a small theater room showing a variety of classic film trailers .
Next , a set of automatic doors opens to reveal the ride vehicles . The Cast
Members usher guests onto one of two vehicles ; the one chosen for us determines which path through the ride we ’ ll take .
The entertainment factor of the Great Movie Ride rests largely on the shoulders of the Cast Members , who act as Tour Guides . As the ride vehicles move through the attraction , Tour Guides talk guests through the movie scenes performed by the impressive animatronics who dance and move to the movie soundtracks .
The very first featured movies are musicals , including Mary Poppins and Singin ’ in the Rain . Animatronic chimney sweeps dance and sing on the rooftops , inviting us to be a part of the film .
The Cast Members take a starring role in this ride with the gangster sequence ( ABOVE ) and the Western scene ( NEXT PAGE ). PHOTOS BY CLIFF WANG