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Original Disneyland attraction silkscreen vintage Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction poster from Disneyland, originally designed by Paul Hartley. This iconic silk-screened poster was created to promote the attraction's opening in 1959.Key Ride FactsOpening Date: June 14, 1959, as part of Disneyland's first major expansion.Innovation: It was the world's first tubular steel roller coaster, revolutionizing the industry with a smoother ride experience than traditional wooden coasters.Design: Inspired by Walt Disney's love for the real Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. The 147-foot mountain was built to approximately 1/100th scale using forced perspective to appear taller.Atmosphere: The ride features two intertwining tracks (Fantasyland and Tomorrowland sides), ice caves, waterfalls, and the famous Abominable Snowman animatronic, nicknamed "Harold". |
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