Disneyland Memories: 2024 | Matterhorn Bobsleds | Queue & Ride | 11/19/24

November 19th 2024 Matterhorn Bobsleds Queue & Ride Hurtle through a snow-capped mountain on a speeding alpine sled while avoiding the clutches of the Abominable Snowman. Conquer the Mountain – and a Mythic Monster Climb into a 6-person bobsled and brace yourself against howling winds as you ascend 80 feet up into an icy cave. Take in the sweeping views at the summit and prepare for a thrilling, high-speed ride. Swoop in and out of shadowy caves and along jagged rocky ledges. Throttle through snowy chutes and around frozen precipices. Fly across bridges and under waterfalls before splashing down into an alpine lake. The real peril is not snow or sleet! Stories abound of a growling creature known as the Abominable Snowman—who will do anything and everything to protect his home. Do you have what it takes to find out if the legends are true? 2 Different Routes There are 2 bobsled tracks: 1 on the Fantasyland side of the mountain and the other on the Tomorrowland side. During slower periods, only a single track may be in operation. More Than Meets the Eye Matterhorn mountain certainly looks like its counterpart in the Swiss Alps— partially thanks to the excellent use of forced perspective. However, the peak is just a bit lower than the original—it’s exactly 100 times shorter than the 14,700-foot-tall real thing. More than 800 gallons of paint were used to create heavier snowfall on the north-facing—just like the real Matterhorn. Glass beads on the façade glitter like actual snow! Making the Mountain Walt Disney fell in love with the real Matterhorn while filming the 1959 live-action film Third Man on the Mountain. Back at Disneyland Park, Walt decided to cover a forested 20-foot-high mound named Holiday Hill with artificial snow, add a toboggan run and rename it Snow Hill. However, Walt always dreamed big, and the “hill” soon grew into a 147-foot-tall mountain. The attraction opened on June 14, 1959. Totally Tubular Matterhorn Bobsleds was the first roller-coaster-style attraction at Disneyland Park—and the very first tubular steel coaster in the world. The iconic attraction is also one-of-a-kind—no other Disney park can claim a Matterhorn mountain. 00:00 Queue 11:12 Ride 14:16 Exit - - - - - - - - - The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have caused significant devastation, leading to loss of life, destruction of property, and widespread evacuations. The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire have collectively consumed over 40,000 acres, resulting in at least 24 fatalities and the evacuation of more than 100,000 residents. If you're looking to assist those affected by these fires, here are several organizations actively involved in relief efforts: American Red Cross: Provides emergency shelter, food, and support to displaced individuals. Donations can be made to support their disaster relief efforts. https://www.redcross.org/ Salvation Army: Offers meals, shelter, and emotional care to fire victims. Contributions help sustain their ongoing services. https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ World Central Kitchen: Founded by Chef José Andrés, this organization delivers fresh meals to communities in crisis, including those affected by the LA fires. https://wck.org/ Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Distributes food and essential supplies to those impacted by the wildfires. They accept both monetary donations and volunteers. https://www.lafoodbank.org/ Pasadena Humane: Assists in rescuing and sheltering animals displaced by the fires. They are seeking foster homes and donations to support their efforts. https://pasadenahumane.org/