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As Disney prepares to open its first park in the Middle East with Disneyland Abu Dhabi, this trend of turning hit films into headline attractions is expected to take centre stage. Here’s a look at the rides that prove Disney’s best stories don’t end with the credits—they continue on tracks, boats, and high-speed adventures.
1. Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye
Film inspiration: Indiana Jones series (beginning with Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981)
Park: Disneyland, Anaheim
About: This thrill ride takes guests deep into a cursed temple filled with collapsing ceilings, swarms of snakes, and a rogue boulder—all straight out of the Indiana Jones cinematic playbook.
2. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Star Tours
Film inspiration: Star Wars Franchise
Parks: Disneyland (Anaheim), Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Florida), others
About: What started with the Star Tours motion simulator in the late ’80s evolved into a fully immersive land. Galaxy’s Edge features cutting-edge attractions like Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, bringing fans into the heart of the Star Wars universe.
3. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Film inspiration: Toy Story series
Parks: Disneyland (Anaheim), Hong Kong Disneyland, others
About: This interactive ride transforms guests into space rangers, allowing them to shoot laser targets while helping Buzz defeat Emperor Zurg.
4. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Film inspiration: Finding Nemo (2003)
Park: Disneyland, Anaheim
About: Reimagined from the original 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride, this underwater attraction uses submarine-style vehicles and digital projections to bring the oceanic adventure to life.
5. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Film inspiration: Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Park: Disney California Adventure
About: This dark ride follows Mike and Sulley as they attempt to return Boo to the human world. It’s a scene-by-scene walkthrough of the animated hit, complete with detailed sets and animatronics.
6. Radiator Springs Racers
Film inspiration: Cars (2006)
Park: Disney California Adventure
About: Set in a life-size replica of Radiator Springs, this high-tech attraction blends storytelling and speed, taking guests through scenic vistas and a head-to-head race finale.
7. The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
Film inspiration: The Little Mermaid (1989)
Parks: Disney California Adventure, Magic Kingdom (Florida)
About: Guests ride in clamshells through iconic musical scenes from the film. The ride uses classic dark-ride techniques mixed with modern animatronics and effects.
8. Frozen Ever After
Film inspiration: Frozen (2013)
Parks: EPCOT (Florida)
About: This slow-moving boat ride takes visitors on a journey through Arendelle, featuring key characters and songs from the global phenomenon. It’s one of Disney’s most popular IP-based rides.
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema.
Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe.
Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons?
She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman.
From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.
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