
Disney warns Mission Breakout racers about TikTok trend
Disneyland has posted new signs warning “Guardians of the Galaxy: Escape” riders not to wear seat belts, blaming a TikTok trend.
Don Sweeney
McClatchy News
A dangerous TikTok trend has some riders unfastening their seatbelts on an iconic Disney California Adventure attraction, Disney officials warned.
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The Anaheim, California, resort has posted new signs at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout advising guests they can be kicked out of the park for failing to keep seat belts fastened while on the drop ride, the Disney blog MiceChat reported.
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The ride, formerly designed as the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, includes three free-fall drops during which riders can briefly rise out of their seats, according to Disneyland.
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A TikTok trend reportedly encourages guests to unfasten their seat belts for more airtime during the drops, Disney officials told The Orange County Register.
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New signs warning against such behavior were posted Tuesday, Feb. 21, the publication said.
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Ride operators, called cast members at Disney parks, also are taking extra precautions to ensure guests properly fasten their restraints, MiceChat reported.
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“Folks can be as foolish as they want on social media, but when they start ruining the park experience for everyone else, it’s a step too far,” the blog posted. “We hope the people in question lose their passes and that this trend ends quickly.”
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The tower drop ride, which opened in the California park in 2004, was rethemed in 2017 to reference the Marvel Cinematic Universe series of films, The Orange County Register reported.
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Don Sweeney was a newspaper reporter and editor in California for over 25 years. He has been a real-time reporter for The Sacramento Bee since 2016.
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