Disney's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: MISSION BREAKOUT! Ride Will Open in May
I'm still bummed out that the Twilight Zone's Tower of Terror is gone at Disney's California Adventure. I love that ride, and it was one of those rides that could have been timeless. As much as I love the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, I wish the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! ride weren't replacing Tower of Terror.
Disney Parks has announced the new ride will officially open at Disney California Adventure on May 27th, which is only a few weeks after the release of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The date will also mark the beginning of the "Summer of Heroes" themed celebration which will run from May 27 through September 10. It will launch the following year-round experiences:
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! – Don’t be surprised if you run into the Guardians of the Galaxy on their way to the Milano, with Star-Lord firing up his old-school boom box to get the party started. Gamora may prefer to stand back and observe, but everyone else is bound to get in the groove and show off their moves during this awesome rock ‘n’ roll bash!
Super Hero Encounters – For the first time, citizens of Earth will come face-to-face with Groot, one of the Guardians of the Galaxy! You can also step up to meet the First Avenger, Captain America, along with everyone’s favorite web slinger, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
And for a limited time, these new adventures will be available during Summer of Heroes:
Avengers Training Initiative – Black Widow and Hawkeye assemble young recruits for a series of tests to see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of the Avengers.
Heroic Encounter: Black Widow – Black Widow will arrive on the scene several times throughout the day in an armored Avengers vehicle for her heroic encounter with park guests.
Grab a Piece (or Bite) of the Action – All that heroism making you hungry? Want a token as proof of your adventures when you get home? Special themed merchandise and food will be available throughout Hollywood Land.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will feature characters from the film franchise in an epic new adventure. The ride will feature free-falls as guests embark on randomized ride adventures that include new visual and audio effects. You never know what kind of experience you're going to get. It sounds like the ride will be cool. But will it be as cool as Tower of Terror? I guess we'll just have to wait and see.