Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Incredicoaster attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Description
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The Incredicoaster is a thrilling roller coaster attraction located at Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort, California. It is based on the popular Pixar animated film “The Incredibles” and is one of the park’s most exciting and popular rides.
The Incredicoaster, originally known as California Screamin’, first opened on February 8, 2001, as part of the park’s opening-day attractions. It was reimagined and rethemed as the Incredicoaster on June 23, 2018, coinciding with the opening of the park’s Pixar Pier area.
The attraction’s storyline is inspired by “The Incredibles” film, with guests joining the Parr family, also known as the superhero family, on a high-speed adventure. The story revolves around the character of Jack-Jack, the youngest member of the Parr family, who is accidentally unleashed with his superpowers.
The Incredicoaster takes riders on a thrilling journey as they join the Incredibles in a race to catch Jack-Jack and bring him back to safety. The roller coaster features a launch system, propelling riders from 0 to 55 mph in just a few seconds, and several exhilarating twists, turns, and loops throughout the ride. The ride also includes a series of animated show scenes featuring characters from “The Incredibles” films, adding to the immersive experience.
One of the unique features of the Incredicoaster is its elaborate theming and storytelling. The attraction’s station is designed like a 1960s-style mid-century modern building, reminiscent of the retro-futuristic aesthetics of “The Incredibles” film. The queue and loading area are filled with fun and colorful details, immersing guests in the world of superheroes.
The Incredicoaster is a favorite among thrill-seekers and Disney fans alike, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience combined with the charm and humor of “The Incredibles” films. It has become a must-visit attraction for guests at Disney California Adventure Park, drawing long queues of eager riders.
The retheming of the coaster as the Incredicoaster was part of Disney’s ongoing efforts to bring beloved Pixar characters and stories to life in the theme parks. The transformation of California Screamin’ into the Incredicoaster was met with positive responses from guests, who enjoy the added storytelling and theming that further connects the attraction with the beloved characters from “The Incredibles” franchise.
Overall, the Incredicoaster is an exhilarating and immersive attraction that brings the world of superheroes to life at Disney California Adventure Park. Whether you’re a fan of roller coasters or simply love “The Incredibles” films, this thrilling ride offers a super-powered adventure that leaves guests with unforgettable memories of their time at the park.
Fun Facts
The Incredicoaster is super-fast – the fastest attraction at the Disneyland Resort.
The Incredicoaster zooms across more than 6,000 feet of track – almost 1 1/8 miles – making it the longest coaster at the Disneyland Resort.
As their vehicles prepare to launch, guests on the Incredicoaster experience a water effect. It’s the speedy Dash running across the water, setting up the storyline of the race to catch his little brother, Jack-Jack.
Mrs. Incredible, a.k.a. Elastigirl, appears in the second tube of the Incredicoaster, stretching herself 53 feet
from head to toe as she tries to grab baby Jack-Jack.
It took eight people to haul the Mr. Incredible figure up the coaster track to his final position on the Incredicoaster, in the second tube.
The super elusive baby Jack-Jack appears 19 times throughout the attraction.
Music for the Incredicoaster was created by Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino, who also
scored the music for “The Incredibles” and “Incredibles 2” films. He also wrote original music, inspired by “The
Incredibles,” for the queue area of the Incredicoaster.
Artist Teddy Newton worked with Walt Disney Imagineers to create a mural for the Incredicoaster load area, the
artwork on a wall of Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums kiosk, and the arch at the entry of Incredibles Park, one of four neighborhoods in Pixar Pier. These designs feature a bold, abstract, hyper-colored style to contrast with the
monotones of the mid-century modern architecture in the rest of the neighborhood. Newton was a character designer on “The Incredibles” (source)
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