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|park=[[Disney California Adventure]] |
|park=[[Disney California Adventure]] |
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| − | |land=Paradise |
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| − | |designer=[[Walt Disney Imagineering]] |
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|type=Waver Swinger |
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|theme=[[The Band Concert]] |
|theme=[[The Band Concert]] |
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| + | |soft_opened=[[May 28]], [[2010]] (as Silly Symphony Swings) |
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| + | |opened=[[February 8]], [[2001]] (as Orange Stinger)<br>[[June 11]], 2010 (as Silly Symphony Swings) |
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| + | |closed=[[July 14]], [[2009]] (as Orange Stinger) |
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| + | }}'''Silly Symphony Swings''' is a wave swinger attraction in [[Paradise Gardens Park|Paradise Pier]] at the [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]], themed around the [[1935]] [[Mickey Mouse]] short ''[[The Band Concert]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/attractions/detail?name=SillySymphonySwingsAttractionPage |title=Silly Symphony Swings |author= |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=12 September 2010}}</ref> (Contrary to the title, the attraction has nothing to do with the ''[[Silly Symphonies]]'' shorts.) |
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| − | |opened=June 11, 2010 |
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| − | |duration=1:30 minutes |
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| + | It is speculated that the new voice of the Silly Symphony Swings is that of the fictitious Mr. Tinkershmidt, the supposed new owner of Paradise Pier. Tinkershmidt and the Silly Symphony Swings update is part of the multi-year, $1.1 billion expansion plan for Disney's California Adventure Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/disneyscaliforniaadventure/index?name=DCAPreview&CMP=FY09BSC_DisneysCaliforniaAdventureCom#p=BigPlansParadisePier |title=Disney's California Adventure |author= |date= |work=Paradise Pier |publisher=Go.com |accessdate=12 September 2010}}</ref> Previews of the attraction were offered at California Adventure's [[Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar]]. |
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| + | The attraction soft-opened on May 28, 2010, and had an official grand opening on June 11, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/dca-expansion/92002-silly-symphony-swings-grand-opening.html |title=Silly Symphony Swings Grand Opening |author= |date= |work=Forum |publisher=MouseInfo.com |accessdate=12 September 2010}}</ref> |
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| − | '''Silly Symphony Swings''' is a "wave swinger" attraction in [[Paradise Pier]], at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_California_Adventure Disney California Adventure], at the [[Disneyland Resort]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California California]. Themed to Disney's [[The Band Concert]] conductor [[Mickey Mouse]] conducts the attraction from high atop, synchronized with the music. Although "The Band Concert" was not part of the 'Silly Symphonies' film series the name was applied to the attraction due to its apparent symphony storyline. Closely following the plot of "The Band Concert" the main column of the ride rises revealing a tornado which spins the riders to the tune of the William Tell Overture and William Tell's "Storm". Once the tornado safely passes, the music comes to an end and the ride slows and lowers riders to the ground. It is speculated that the new voice of the Silly Symphony Swings is that of the fictitious Mr. Tinkershmidt, the supposed new owner of Paradise Pier. Tinkershmidt and the Silly Symphony Swings update is part of the multi-year, $1.1 billion expansion plan for Disney's California Adventure Park. Previews of the attraction are offered at California Adventure's Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar. |
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| + | ==Summary== |
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| − | The attraction was originally slated to replace the Orange Stinger on May 28, 2010. Although the attraction soft opened on May 28, 2010, it had an Official Grand Opening on June 11, 2010. |
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| + | Closely following the plot of ''The Band Concert'', the main column of the ride rises revealing a tornado which spins the riders to the tune of the William Tell Overture and William Tell's "Storm". Characters caught up in the tornado appear on the column of the spinning base and a lightning flash effect is incorporated into the attraction's ceiling. Once the tornado safely passes, the music comes to an end and the ride slows and lowers riders to the ground. |
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| + | Below the attraction is a special viewing deck that overlooks Paradise Bay and provides for an alternate angle for [[World of Color]]. In summer [[2011]], a series of posters for various Mickey Mouse shorts were placed onto the walls of the lower deck |
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| + | ==Behind the Scenes== |
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| + | [[File:Orangestinger.jpg|thumb|258px|right|The former Orange Stinger at Disney's California Adventure Park]] |
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| + | The '''Orange Stinger''', the predecessor of Silly Symphony Swings, was a Zierer Wave Swinger enclosed in a large orange themed as bees. The ride opened to the public on February 8, 2001, and operated until July 14, 2009. Riders swung on suspended seats inside the enclosure which offered views of nearby Paradise Pier and Paradise Bay through large openings in the walls. These openings were made to look like peeled sections of an orange peel. The original bumblebee seats were removed on February 10, 2001 due to damage during use. After removal, the seats were unthemed swing seats. An orange scent effect was initially introduced into the attraction giving it the smell of a "real" orange, but was later removed because it attracted real bees. |
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| + | The giant orange was a tribute to the orange fields that [[Disneyland]] was built on, as well as Orange County, where the [[Disneyland Resort]] is located. |
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| + | The spiel announcer of the attraction is the recently created character Gustav Tinkershmidt, the owner of Paradise Pier, who was voiced by [[Corey Burton]]. The character first appeared as a spiel announcer for [[Mickey's Fun Wheel]]. Tinkershmidt and the attraction are part of the multi-year, $1.1 billion expansion plan for Disney California Adventure. The Paradise Pier portion of the expansion and update of the park was focused on bringing in a Victorian theme to the Pier's buildings as well as incorporating classic and modern Disney characters into the attractions. Early pitches for the attraction included a ''[[Pinocchio]]'' theme where the swings would become marionette strings held by [[Geppetto]], though also incorporating [[Stromboli]] in its entrance, until the ''Band Concert'' theme was selected. |
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| + | Although the attraction soft opened on May 28, 2010, it had an official grand opening on June 11th to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the original short. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery captionalign="left"> |
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| + | sss060923SMALL.jpg|Work on the Mickey sculpture on the attraction's roof |
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| + | Sss384565LARGE.jpg |
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| + | Swings 02.jpg|Mickey as seen on the roof of the attraction |
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| + | DCA5-060.jpg|Detail of the interior of the ride |
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| + | Wallstreet blowingyourway2009ww.jpg|Construction wall seen during the ride's development |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Disney California Adventure}} |
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| + | [[Category:Paradise Park attractions]] |
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| + | [[Category:Mickey Mouse]] |
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Revision as of 15:12, 7 November 2019
Silly Symphony Swings is a wave swinger attraction in Paradise Pier at the Disneyland Resort in California, themed around the 1935 Mickey Mouse short The Band Concert.[1] (Contrary to the title, the attraction has nothing to do with the Silly Symphonies shorts.)
It is speculated that the new voice of the Silly Symphony Swings is that of the fictitious Mr. Tinkershmidt, the supposed new owner of Paradise Pier. Tinkershmidt and the Silly Symphony Swings update is part of the multi-year, $1.1 billion expansion plan for Disney's California Adventure Park.[2] Previews of the attraction were offered at California Adventure's Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar.
The attraction soft-opened on May 28, 2010, and had an official grand opening on June 11, 2010.[3]
Summary
Closely following the plot of The Band Concert, the main column of the ride rises revealing a tornado which spins the riders to the tune of the William Tell Overture and William Tell's "Storm". Characters caught up in the tornado appear on the column of the spinning base and a lightning flash effect is incorporated into the attraction's ceiling. Once the tornado safely passes, the music comes to an end and the ride slows and lowers riders to the ground.
Below the attraction is a special viewing deck that overlooks Paradise Bay and provides for an alternate angle for World of Color. In summer 2011, a series of posters for various Mickey Mouse shorts were placed onto the walls of the lower deck
Behind the Scenes
The former Orange Stinger at Disney's California Adventure Park
The Orange Stinger, the predecessor of Silly Symphony Swings, was a Zierer Wave Swinger enclosed in a large orange themed as bees. The ride opened to the public on February 8, 2001, and operated until July 14, 2009. Riders swung on suspended seats inside the enclosure which offered views of nearby Paradise Pier and Paradise Bay through large openings in the walls. These openings were made to look like peeled sections of an orange peel. The original bumblebee seats were removed on February 10, 2001 due to damage during use. After removal, the seats were unthemed swing seats. An orange scent effect was initially introduced into the attraction giving it the smell of a "real" orange, but was later removed because it attracted real bees.
The giant orange was a tribute to the orange fields that Disneyland was built on, as well as Orange County, where the Disneyland Resort is located.
The spiel announcer of the attraction is the recently created character Gustav Tinkershmidt, the owner of Paradise Pier, who was voiced by Corey Burton. The character first appeared as a spiel announcer for Mickey's Fun Wheel. Tinkershmidt and the attraction are part of the multi-year, $1.1 billion expansion plan for Disney California Adventure. The Paradise Pier portion of the expansion and update of the park was focused on bringing in a Victorian theme to the Pier's buildings as well as incorporating classic and modern Disney characters into the attractions. Early pitches for the attraction included a Pinocchio theme where the swings would become marionette strings held by Geppetto, though also incorporating Stromboli in its entrance, until the Band Concert theme was selected.
Although the attraction soft opened on May 28, 2010, it had an official grand opening on June 11th to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the original short.
Gallery
References
- ↑ "Silly Symphony Swings". Retrieved on 12 September 2010.
- ↑ "Disney's California Adventure". Go.com. Retrieved on 12 September 2010.
- ↑ "Silly Symphony Swings Grand Opening". MouseInfo.com. Retrieved on 12 September 2010.
