Credit: DisneyDisney evacuated one of its most controversial rides after a “screw came out” of a guest’s seat.
Every Disney park has its own unique charms, but Walt Disney Studios Park has more issues than most. Since opening in 2002, the second park at Disneyland Paris has been plagued with complaints over a lack of attractions, theming, and budget – especially compared to its neighboring park.
Thankfully, Disney is committed to salvaging the future of Walt Disney Studios Park. It’s currently in the middle of a multi-year expansion, which will see it add both World of Frozen and a land inspired by The Lion King (1994).
The park previously added Avengers Campus to its lineup. As well as featuring characters from Marvel favorites – such as Captain Marvel (2019), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and Black Panther (2018) – the land boasts two rides: Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure (a replica of the Spider-Man ride at California Adventure) and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force (an Iron Man retheme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith).
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Since opening, the latter has faced a plethora of issues. Not only are guests and, apparently, Disney executives disappointed thematically with the final project – which contains an immersive queue but a relatively unthemed ride experience – but it’s also faced repeated, unexplained closures.
One closure occurred when a bolt reportedly fell out of a guest’s lap bar.
Twitter user @The_Theme_Scene shared pictures of their evacuation from the attraction, explaining that the incident occurred in the row ahead of their seat.
Flight Force evac cred
Screw came out on lapbar on row ahead 🥴
Flight Force evac cred
Screw came out on lapbar on row ahead 🥴 pic.twitter.com/AJ632YYqts
— The_Theme_Scene ⛔ (@The_Theme_Scene) June 2, 2023
This follows repeated rumors that Avengers Assemble: Flight Force will close at some point for an extensive refurbishment. While major changes for the attraction are yet to come to fruition, it seems like an inevitability considering the number of issues the ride has faced, especially if they’re safety-related. Fingers crossed for an update that does Avengers Campus – and Walt Disney Studios Park (soon to be Disney Adventure World) – justice.
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