The Matterhorn bobsled ride in Disneyland was the first steel tube rail coaster ride developed. You may not think of the Matterhorn ride as a real mountain, but the Sierra club did. They decided after the mountain was built to try and climb it and they did. Walt Disney had them scale the mountain again for the grand opening. Climbers were hired after this by Disney to perform the feat repeatedly for the enjoyment of the guests.
Monday, October 13, 2008
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Keeper of the Keys
Cicely Rigdon is a Disney Legend and became know as the "Keeper of the Keys" due to her responsibility at one point in her career for managing Walt Disney's apartment above the Main Street Fire Station in Disneyland. The instructor label in part refers to her responsibilities to train ticket sellers and receptionists at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Read her Legends bio for more facts.
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