The Great Movie RideTourAbout The Great Movie RideA narrated dark ride through scenes from classic movies, using a mix of animatronics and live actors. At times, a visual wonder. But on the chopping block due to legal disputes over the rights to the films included. Photos from The Great Movie Ride
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Due for a good sprucing up though the dioramas are still pretty neat. - Christian Baggett This ride has seen better days and is now dated. The guy driving our trolley even managed to crash into the munchkins at Oz, thus closing the ride! - Mark Moore Fair. A dark ride through some of Disney/MGM's greatest films, re-enacted with animatronics and narrated by a tour guide. The guide and other character actor can make or break the experience. This attraction receives a Fair review. The pre-show is entertaining, with classic movie trailers on a big screen. And many of the scenes are done very well, such as those featuring the Public Enemy, The Wizard of Oz, and Casablanca. But the success of the ride really depends on the enthusiasm and comic ability of your host and the other character guide. If they do a fantastic job, then the ride can be a highlight of your trip, and I'd consider it Commendable. Most of the guides do a pretty good job, and others are mediocre. Some of the scenes are rather hokey, like Alien and Tarzan, and seem to mosey along slowly. But it's definitely worth a visit. - Joshua Counsil I forgot Alien was included in this ride, and took my three-year-old on it. He got pretty scared in that part as we weren't prepared to go into it. Otherwise, it is entertaining and we had a good guide as we went through so it was fun. The flurry of movies at the end of the ride are very enjoyable. - Carl Stovall This is the classic Disney Studios ride. When I think of DHS this is the first ride that pops into my mind since it's been here since the park opened and is exclusive to the park as well. The exterior and interior of the building is beautiful and made to look like the Chinese theatre in L.A. The ride itself is great for movie fans and a good place to sit and relax. The actors are really good and theres even two possible scenarios where action takes place(the gangsters or the cowboys), you'll get to experience one on your journey so it may be different the next time you board. My favorite scene is the one from Alien and the last room where various film clips from the past are played on a big screen. This is a truly wonderful ride. Lines will usually never exceed the 30 minute mark so try this whenever it is convenient. - Manny Barron 8/10. Awesome ride. - Nicholas Gammon i think this need updated or a revamp, but the ride is walk in the history of movies, a bit scary in one part, but enjoyable. - Michelle Pilling
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