IMO, the only way to make that ride fun would be to put two goals and a could of gigantic Air Hockey Paddles on it. 😀
Personally, the problem I have is that it probably was amazing in 1960 but for 2012 then this wasn’t very impressive or fun. (You can tell by how they try to distract how slow the ride is by giving us beach balls).
The Mater ride is okay and RSR is amazing but I wouldnt mind seeing this ride get replaced with something better once the “new” excitement fades.
Not every ride can be an E-ticket. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is fun for what it is, and the humorous music makes it better. Luigi’s Flying Tires is everything you make of it and nothing if you don’t. I don’t see the beach balls as distractions but part of the equation. It’s not about speed or thrills but just about having some laughs while putt-putting in circles. Flying Tires is definitely not for everyone but those who can stop thinking of it as a “ride” and instead just a source of entertainment might enjoy it more. It’s not traditional, but it can be fun, even if it’s silly.
I can’t wait to try it and will study the How To tips before I go. Side question, does Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree make you sick? I’m prone to motion sickness and want to ride it but am worried about nausea. 🙁
I’ll be posting a full review of Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree on Monday but no, it didn’t make me sick – and I can’t stand the tea cups and often get a little queasy on Dumbo and similar spinning rides. Mater’s doesn’t spin as much as whip you around, with lulls in between.
On June 15, my son and I rode on it. The beach balls did not work for me. Today my wife and I rode on it and the beach balls were removed. The ride was a little better and easier to control.
Luigi’s Flying TIres was a disappointment but hopefully they will see that and tweek it a bit. I rode it just a day after the beach balls were removed (darn it) but can see why it may have been a problem if you get hit in the face or a teenager falls out trying to get to a ball to throw it.
I did ride the Flying Saucers in the 60s and the problem then I believe was the technology to keep them working, but when they worked they worked fine. This time though they made the “vehicle” much bigger (probably to increase “guests per hour”) and — so small children can sit with their parents. Take a look at the films out there of the FS ride– they only sat one and were quite a bit more bouncy and able to careen across the airholes–that is when there was air coming out of the holes.
Comments for Ride Video/Review: Gliding on Luigi’s Flying Tires requires a little effort for a lot of unique Disneyland fun in Cars Land
DAN
Looks more like a game than a ride…
Kitty Corbin
IMO, the only way to make that ride fun would be to put two goals and a could of gigantic Air Hockey Paddles on it. 😀
Personally, the problem I have is that it probably was amazing in 1960 but for 2012 then this wasn’t very impressive or fun. (You can tell by how they try to distract how slow the ride is by giving us beach balls).
The Mater ride is okay and RSR is amazing but I wouldnt mind seeing this ride get replaced with something better once the “new” excitement fades.
Ricky Brigante
Not every ride can be an E-ticket. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is fun for what it is, and the humorous music makes it better. Luigi’s Flying Tires is everything you make of it and nothing if you don’t. I don’t see the beach balls as distractions but part of the equation. It’s not about speed or thrills but just about having some laughs while putt-putting in circles. Flying Tires is definitely not for everyone but those who can stop thinking of it as a “ride” and instead just a source of entertainment might enjoy it more. It’s not traditional, but it can be fun, even if it’s silly.
Craig
I don’t see that happening anytime soon. It looks like they spent a lot of money on this attraction.
Carolyn
I can’t wait to try it and will study the How To tips before I go. Side question, does Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree make you sick? I’m prone to motion sickness and want to ride it but am worried about nausea. 🙁
Ricky Brigante
I’ll be posting a full review of Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree on Monday but no, it didn’t make me sick – and I can’t stand the tea cups and often get a little queasy on Dumbo and similar spinning rides. Mater’s doesn’t spin as much as whip you around, with lulls in between.
Carolyn
Okay, thanks! Will give it a try. 🙂
josh
It didn’t work the first time, I don’t know why they brought them back =/
Mike
On June 15, my son and I rode on it. The beach balls did not work for me. Today my wife and I rode on it and the beach balls were removed. The ride was a little better and easier to control.
Brad
Luigi’s Flying TIres was a disappointment but hopefully they will see that and tweek it a bit. I rode it just a day after the beach balls were removed (darn it) but can see why it may have been a problem if you get hit in the face or a teenager falls out trying to get to a ball to throw it.
I did ride the Flying Saucers in the 60s and the problem then I believe was the technology to keep them working, but when they worked they worked fine. This time though they made the “vehicle” much bigger (probably to increase “guests per hour”) and — so small children can sit with their parents. Take a look at the films out there of the FS ride– they only sat one and were quite a bit more bouncy and able to careen across the airholes–that is when there was air coming out of the holes.
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