Emotional Last Time - The Great Movie Ride - Host Breaks Script - Disney's Hollywood Studios
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2017
- Most ride closures don't effect me much. I understand change is necessary and usually look forward to whats next. This closure is different. The Great Movie Ride feels like an old friend whose memories I can visit on a whim.
August 13th was the last day the Great Movie Ride was open and this was our last ride around 9PM that night. The host can see and hear our passion and breaks down a bit herself.
The cast tonight was amazing - THANK YOU EMILY
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Hey fellow movie lovers-it's Emily 🙂 I am profoundly humbled and flattered by all the likes, comments, and support. I worked for the company as a CP in 2010 at the Magic of Disney Animation (I'm two for two on closures), and while I adored it, I was crushed not to be assigned to GMR. When I came back as seasonal in 2015, I didn't hesitate when my interviewer asked me where I wanted to go. I was one of the first new CMs trained on the TCM script. I am still in awe of the fact that I got to work at this magical attraction for over 2 years. My heart aches for those who, like me, dreamed of welcoming extras aboard their vehicle and will now never get the chance. I am so thankful to have taken thousands of guests on magical journeys through the movies over the years, and I will be eternally grateful to all of you for joining me for one last ride. I'll always be ready when you are, CB.
And obviously, a massive thank you to Big Fat Panda for capturing this. It was an honor to have you, and the spirit of your mom, aboard.
u rock!!!!!!
Thank you and all of your fellow cast members for all of the great work you guys do. I'm sorry I could not have been there to say good bye but you guys did it right like I knew you would. The Great Movie Ride means so much to me as a filmmaker. It is wonderful to know that you and the other cast members cared about it as much as we do.
This was my favorite ride since I was a child and it killed me not able to have my last goodbye. This made my love for movies grow and I want to thank you for all you did. I was already emotional watching this but seeing you upset over it made the waterworks come. This will be missed, a classic in many eyes
karaelizabethkent I'm sorry but I'm not understanding what you mean by not bringing "extras" on the ride. You're sad that you'll never get the chance. How so? Who and/or what are extras? By the way, thank you for making these people's last ride such a special and moving one. You hear so often of people who just hate their job,especially when it comes to Disney (my own experience at the Disney Burbank Studios was a complete nightmare, but that's because of my boss---not the company). Anyway, you leave with great memories so I am very happy for you. Are you still connected with Disney? I have been on the GMR about 5 times thru my life. I was on it the year it opened back in 1980-something (or was it early to mid-90's?) Well, whenever the Disney/MGM Studios first opened. What's happening to that ride now? My fave part was the Alien tribute.
This is like tearing down Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom, or Spaceship Earth at Epcot. Iconic rides should be immune.
Yep, great movie ride is like an attraction that should’ve gotten an overhaul, not a removal, it was still popular too!
They aren't "tearing down" spaceship earth, but it's getting a major rework starting in May.
Now Splash Mountain is the next victim!
@@superlolbrothers6559 “victim”. I hope you’re not a grown man.
_If_ _anyone_ _flashes_ _during_ _my_ _last_ _ride_ _I_ _will_ *PUMMEL* *YOU* . Words to live by.
6:17 When the cast member breaks script.
"I'm going to jump out of the car and join them"
"If anyone flashes during my last ride I'll fuckin pummel you"
"Shut up Bob Oswald"
"Yes queen"
"Why does it feel like I'm leaving friends?"
"EMILY THANK YOU"
Best quote from the video, I'm going to miss this ride so much
All of a sudden, Disney classics start disappearing, along with the magic of nostalgia.
Joseph Esteban IKR? They're in dire need of knowing that nostalgia should be a virtue instead of just being treated like one!
Snow White’s Scary Adventures Gave me so many nostalgic childhood memories!!!!!!
its sadly true i still always look at the picture of my parents at minnies house
Don't make me cry
Sorry if I made you cry.
Bless this beautiful woman Emily. May great things happen to her in the future. :')
Chao Flaka Thank you so much for your kind words!
I can't believe I teared up just watching this. This ride had a tremendous impact on me as a child, all the way to now/adulthood. It helped foster my love of the classics, as well as was a ride my entire family always loved riding together. Thankful I got to ride it one last time with the family this past November. Thanks for posting, Panda.
I usually complain about most of the older rides but I have NEVER complained about this one. This one was timeless and special and I'm so glad I got to ride it and it pains me to say my first time was my last time I'm very upset. I think we've lost a gem.
Im crying, not only because of how emotional it was but the fact that i will never ever get to experience this ride myself ;^;
This was a favorite ride for sure. Most of the classics were represented and I can't even imagine how they would "update" this ride if they even wanted to.
No , Mickey/Train ride actually.
This ride inspired me to become a filmmaker, I'm heartbroken to see it go
Have you tried watching classic films?
Man, the closure of this ride really depresses me... It was one of my favorite rides in Hollywood Studios. But alas, I haven't been able to get back there since it was still known as MGM. This ride will truly be missed.
Every time I go to Disney I go on this ride. I even remember being too short to go on TOT and going on this with my dad, and he'd cover my eyes during the alien scene whether I liked it or not. I remember finally sneaking a glimpse of it once and then realizing it wasn't so bad. Then I remember just last year running with my friends to go on this ride since we went to Disney for our high school band trip. We had a great tour guide and laughed whenever the gangster cracked a joke at Jersey, our home state.
I always get emotional during the reel of movie clips at the end. My friends laughed when I teared up and I laughed along with them. If I had known it was going to be my last time ever going on that ride, I'd definitely justify those tears lol.
I'm heartbroken at the closing of this ride, and I wish the rest of my family could have gone on it one last time.
But I totally grew up with this attraction. And for that I thank WDW for those memories.
That Mickey ride has some pretty big shoes to fill...
I cry during those moments too! I've had annual passes since I was a baby, and every time we went to Hollywood Studios we had to go on GMR. I sobbed really hard when I got out of the boat. I probably looked crazy, but that ride was part of my childhood.
That Alien scene was originally MUCH more frightening. The alien dropped lower and there was more steam and strobe effects. (The strobes were toned down a LOT after a test audience member had an epileptic seizure triggered by it.) The second alien came out sooner and had more movement. And the area was darker. It was genuinely frightening, and had to be toned down. In fact, the original script of the entire show was darker and more dramatic. (Including a fake death of the host/hostess, complete with blood patch.) About six weeks before opening, Eisner and Katzenberg ordered a complete re-rewrite of the host/hostess dialogue to make more whimsical, a la The Jungle Cruise. About 90% of the script in this final performance is what we wrote in response to Eisner's concerns.
Damn i wanna go to disneyland for a highschool band trip
Katie Zwingli woah. My dad always covered my eyes too. But still I'm so sad it closed! Nothing will be able to live up to this ride
Awww...Emily was great. You can tell how much this ride means to her and also so much for you. I saw your FB post about it. I'm glad you got to ride it one last time.
Wow incredible ending to an extraordinary ride. Emily, your speech was so touching, I'm in tears at home in NJ. Wishing you the best on your next adventure! And how about that Mugsy! She was great! Bravo to all CMs past & present of the GMR. It will always hold a special place in my heart.
Keri Moliterno thank you so much, Keri! I've shown Mugsi the video and she is very touched. She was crying tears of joy right before she went for the jewel. I wish I could have been more eloquent, but it was real and it was sincere.
It was absolutely perfect!! Thank you again, we were so sad we had to miss the closing (being an adult is the worst) - this video made us feel like we were right there. Hope you have a new assignment and that we'll run into you on our next visit.
It's true! I'm the Mugsi! Tears were falling before I even got to the stairs! And as soon as I got backstage I sat on the floor and cried some more. This was such a loving and enthusiastic audience and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there.
When I went in July I got to see this Mugsi and she was fantastic! She made my last ride something special.
Mugsi we saw you Friday before close I have to tell you that I thought you by far were the best one at that particular job a comment even went to customer service area about you making that particular ride above all else the best ride that I have ever been on. I definitely hope they have something else special for you to do because you have a lot of talent. God bless you for making the best of what I can only assume was a very difficult situation. Again thanks
In tears watching this from NYC.....RIP Great Movie Ride....
My family and I have only been to Disney World once, we visited in December 2001 to celebrate Walt's 100th birthday. I was pretty young at the time so I only have a few memories of that trip, but one of them was how much I loved the Great Movie Ride. I remember passing through Mary Poppins, Indiana Jones and the Wizard of Oz and thinking it was one of the coolest rides ever. I'm sad I won't get to ride it again, but I'm glad for all the videos of its final days on UA-cam. Thanks so much for posting this! Emily thanking the riders was especially sweet :)
Great Movie Ride, thank you for the best times! I grew up with you, and I will miss you.
When Emily broke character and gave that speech, I LOST IT!! ;~;
I grew up as well with this ride, it is sad to see this ride end. So many memories..
this made me cry too, I loved this ride and hate that it is gone. Emily did an AMAZING job!!!
When I was a kid this was the only ride I wanted to ride nonstop. My mom and I when i did not want to ride the tower of terror went on this. I was on my senior trip and for my history of film class we got to on this ride for extra credit while on my senior trip. I have such good memories on this. Like singing along with your off to see the wizard with my mom,jumping during the aliens scene. But most important going on it with my grandpa.
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful ride! Thank you for sharing
I know exactly how you feel panda. This was my dad's favorite ride. He past away in Feb. and saying goodbye to this ride is like saying goodbye to him again. He is the one who past on his love for Disney to us and I will always think of him when I think of Disney.
R.I.P The Great Movie Ride
I completely understand those tears!!! I have been super sad since I heard. Ii have ridden this with my Mom, Step-Dad and Brother who have all passed on, sharing wonderful memories with each of them. I also rode this with my Son who is now grown, and will never be that 4 year old little boy who was enthralled with it, again. Just breaks my heart. I hadn't cried until I watched this video, and now... the flood gates are open. Thank you so much for this video!!!
But sadly things have to go. I love people said they should of renovate it but if they did people will still be angry
This ride was truly iconic and memorable but, as with all great things they eventually end.
This made me start tearing up, especially when I saw that Wizard of Oz Emerald City scene! I miss this ride already
Farewell to the most awesome ride ever!
Maelstrom isn't in this video...?
May she Rest In Peace and will always live on in our most happy memories....
I still find it so sad that this ride is being closed. I remember during my second trip to Disney when I first rode this, and being so excited when seeing there was a Wizard of Oz segment. Watching this now, despite it being a decade since I've been there, I remember the majority of this ride. Especially The Wizard of Oz. The ride may not have as much personal value to me, but it's still upsetting to see so many people, even those working on the ride, be so emotional about it closing. I just hope this new Mickey ride will be good.
I got the honor to ride in the front row with my brother yesterday! I was so sad to see it go but I actually saw you guys so that's cool!! Love the video!
Thanks for making me cry!! I rode it for the last time on Friday and that was hard enough!
While I've ridden the Great Movie Ride before, none compare to this emotional last ride with Panda and company. A heartfelt "thank you".
This ride is such a big part of my childhood. I attended every year from the ages of 3 to 13 and my childhood dream was to be a great movie ride cast member to work my way through college. I now have family members that have passed away who shared their love of this ride and disney parks with myself and cousins who now in turn get to share it with our children. Im so happy my son was able to experience this classic even just the one time. You'll never be forgotten great movie ride!!!
So many great childhood and adult memories with this attraction. A big part of my love for movies. Thanks for the great video.
Omg this ride was my favorite and I’m going next week for the first time since it’s been closed and it’s not going to be the same. I’m crying watching this. Thank you for the video
Let this ride rest in peace and let us remember all the movie magic and"this is a ride through the moves
I wish I had known it was closing. Thanks for sharing this. Some good memories of a cool ride that should have stayed open.
Since I'm at the young age of 12 my family never got to ride thrill rides. But, this was my first and favorite ride and I cried multiple times on my last ride last month. Goodbye, great movie ride, you will be missed!!!
We go to Disney pretty much every summer and we're actually here as I'm typing this comment on my phone. We got here the Wednesday after the ride closed and it's so sad that they're closing it. I will definitely miss the ride and it honestly makes me a little emotional to
I have never been on this ride, nor have I ever been to any part of WDW, but I was on the verge of tears just watching you guys on this. ;-;
Maybe there is a chance to get it re-built someday. They brought back Figment and the Main Street Electrical Parade due to popular demand
That's very true since so many people are devastated by this closure (including myself). I have a gut feeling that this new ride will be a colossal failure not only because it'll have a lot of hatred from many people but also Disney chose to use cheap special effects rather than animatronics and that godawful Disney XD animation style of Mickey and the gang. I think that this will be just as bad as Stitch's Great Escape.
That's what I really hope. I've been hoping that this was just to renew it and when people get on it they'll be so surprised to see the script is nearly the same, with a few changes to the scenes. But my aunt, who works at Disney, says that isn't the case. But someday, maybe I can continue my dreams into working there :)
TheBazinga314 you realize that audio animatronics as well as "2 and 1/2 D" will be utilized?
I wish I could have ridden it once more, or helped protest it closing more. Normally I would say protests would be useless, but maybe with the use of the internet Disney may listen more. The best way to protest I could think of was to write a blog about The Great Movie Ride closing themoderatevoice.com/great-movie-loss-guest-voice/
if it does happen, that would be nice. but they would probably either use the new ride system now, or put it in a different location. also, i thought figment cane back because the version before it was hated on so much.
Emily was awesome!!!! This did me, I cried a lot! So sad it's gone, I'm back at Disney in Oct, so sad I didn't get to ride it one last time. Thanx Panda :) xx
Yes, this ride a profound and positive impact on me as a child and will be dearly missed! As an adult I was able to locate source audio. So I'll always have those small parts of the ride to revisit.
I cried. We'll forever love and miss this ride.
I am not a former cast member but I fell in love with disney the first time I was old enough to realize what was going on there. 42 years later my love for disney has only grown. We went on the ride on Friday before its last day. The gentleman that said it was very sad caught my sentiments exactly, like him I didn't cry but other than that I will remember this ride like I still remember the sky ride, if you had wings, horizons another word it was definitely classic disney. Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
5 yrs later and 2 things I miss are gmr and Osborne
I am so sad!!! This video just reminded me that the Great Movie Ride just closed on Sunday!!!!😭 They just had to close it to create a Mickey mouse ride!?? Before I even got to ride it!!!!?
Omg I'm so sorry that you never rode it! I went on it on my first trip to Disney though, but trust me, it's better in person!
Bleu Cat that is so true. The first time I will ever get to go to MGM, Disney Land, or Disney world will be on my sweet 16. I already planned it all out.
No way! I was planning on going to Disney World on my 16th birthday too!
Me to
I sure wish Disney would reconsider closing this ride :(
Susan McGaw IKR? They're in dire need of knowing why certain attractions were meant to run PERMANENTLY!!
This made me cry. My childhood, my sons childhood were both touched by this experience and so many great memories of visiting this with my family and my son. It’s gone and cannot be relived. But - I’m glad it’s captured on video. At least we have that. I don’t think that the greed of more revenue should have caused this to be closed and replaced. The next time I visit Disney, this will be gone. I can’t imagine what it will be like to walk into Hollywood Studios and not see this greeting me and welcoming me into the park like an old friend.
I totally cried at Emily. Thanks Panda for filming & sharing this xx
Well these tears streaming down my face were unexpected! Thanks for the memories X
BFP, having taken several trips on the Great Movie Ride, thank you for sharing this moment for those like me who couldn't take that last trip. Thank you to Emily for exemplifying what a great CM is and all the great CMs that I have encountered in my nine trips to WDW. I'm looking forward to my tenth.
Thanks to all the CMs who made this ride a true one of a kind experience. Bravo!
I love how this ride was remembering iconic movies from the past so I don’t see the need to update it with a Mickey Mouse ride. :(
I so want to hug both guys... especially the one with the goatee!
I'm thankful I was able to experience this ride
I've never even been on The Great Movie Ride and this made me cry too!!
Our last Disneyworld trip was in March 2016 and two months after that we had to put down our dog, Ginger. She was a Carin terrier, which is the same dog as Todo from the wizard of oz. it makes me very sad knowing that I won't be able to see that scene in the great movie ride anymore. 😢😢😢I know it's kind of a strange connection to have to the ride, but it would have made me smile to see that scene again and seen that happy little animatronic terrier wag its tail.
R.I.P The Great Movie ride , 1989 - 2017
I went to Disney in April of 2017, and I'm heartbroken because I didn't get to ride multiple of the rides (Ellen's Energy Adventure, this, and Stitch's Great Escape. It was closed when I went.) that weren't closed when I went. I'm so sad :CCC they all looked like fantastic rides.
Edit: I forgot something, but then forgot it. Oops!
trust me on this. stitch's great escape was nowhere near good. it was a really bad ride.
I’m so happy I got to ride this once
Brings back such good memories. I rode this as a teen maybe about 8 years ago, and it was the highlight of my trip to Hollywood Studios. Back then, I think there was pretty much only this and 3 other rides, Toy Story Land and Galaxy's Edge weren't built yet. My host was absolutely hilarious and since I was in the front row, he poked fun at me quite often. This ride gave me a huge appreciation for classic movies. In a way, it kind of reminds me of the Studio Tour at USH, except a little more immersive. It's sad that I'll never be able to ride this again, but I am glad that I got the opportunity to ride it while I still could.
#EMILYROCKS!!! Someone interview that cast member!!!
and spread the hashtag so maybe she can see it please!
BanazirGalpsi1968 I HAVE A HASHTAG!!!
ok
its you. you saw. :}
BanazirGalpsi1968 it's me 😉
You are so lucky. On my last time riding it, I didn’t even know that it was my last ride, it was before they even announced they were destroying it... I’m so sad 😭😭 this was my FAVORITE ride at Hollywood studios
I am older and hold tradition and precious memories near to my heart. Disneyland IS the most Magical place on earth. When we go there, the park and rides become part of our heart. When one closes , a little part of our heart and memories leave with it. It almost like losing a family member. I grew up at Disneyland. Rode (and kicked out of ) sky buckets and spitted down on unsuspectiong people as a kid. Marched in parades with my high school - EDISON. Went there to have fun and date my husband of 44 years. Memories of Carosell of progress, Country Bear Jambore, Rocket to Mars, Original Haunted Mantian, tree house , Tom Sawyers Island. I never got to see this ride, but I empathize with all of you. Certain rides should not change...it has become part of us. It is still the Magic Kingdom for us all. R.I.P. lost rides, I will see you all at the movies
This is one of my favorites. I can’t believe they’re getting rid of it. They won’t make anything as good as this in its place
I just heard about this ride closing. So sad and sweet video.
I actually cried watching this. This ride is a pivotal example of Disney magic to me
GMR was my favourite ride in the studios, I can't believe they have closed it.
I got to ride it for the last time in November of 2017 and I'm so glad I did!
I was lucky enough to be there for the last day of the ride. I wasn't able to be on the very last ride but it was one of the last ones. I can remember everyone singing as we waited for the cue and watched Bob Osborne talk about movie history. This ride will always have a special place in my heart. I miss this ride so much.
I was one of a team who worked on this ride for a year before it opened, and I was there on opening day, May 1989. This brought back a lot of memories. Thank you for sharing!
Thank YOU
I'm going to miss it. Thanks Big Fat Panda. And for Emily, GMR is one of those attractions where the right host really made it special.
What a great representation of this emotional roller coaster of a night. Great video.
Thank you for being there!
Idk how I got to this video but wow. I can't believe they closed down the ride! A part of my childhood is taken away now. ):
lol why am i crying watching this
This is not a first world problem. This is emotion. Emotion to a ride that on its own is art. It depicts the art form of film. The guest in turn feel those films and the cast members add their own art flare. So it culminates to this beautiful moment that I also get from rides, shows, or even moments of memories in the park.
I'm sad to see it go and I've never been to Disney! Emily did such a great job on the last ride!
I balled like a baby omg I wish I could of been there this ride has been amazing and the memories I have with this ride will never be forgotten.
This made me cry. I loved this ride so much
Thanks to this ride, it helped to introduce me (as a kid) to what would eventually become one of my favorite movies of all time (Alien ). Gonna miss this ride but it's had a great run and I can't wait to see what's new. :)
NOT THE GREAT MOVIE RIDE
THAT WAS THE BEST DISNEY RIDE EVER
WALT WOULDN'T WANT THIS
TRIGGERED
Love the emotion! Will miss the ride,great memories!
Bring it over here to California
Great video Panda. I know your Mom was with you the whole ride smiling down on you. God Bless!
Thank you Patrick - she was probably STILL complaining about certain things LOL
Thanks for all of your videos and never being afraid to be yourself :)
Literally crying...ill always remember you TGMR😭
Awww great moments
I am EX GMR castmember... The ONLY job I have truly loved. It was over 20 years ago and I will NEVER forget what it meant to me. THANK YOU for posting this!!!!
I went on this ride when I visited with my family in 2004 and low key had no clue on some of the movies were because i was 8 at the time lol. I have very clear memories of this ride to this say, memories i will never forget all the way from the UK.
Awwww I love this ride. I would have loved to ride it once again knowing it Out would be the last. One of the best rides ever.
no you can't relive it anymore....I'm pretty sure one day....they will bring it back. As is my hope for the Osborne Lights!! WE were there for the last night and I cried all the way back to our room.
Why did they close this ride for instead of just updating it with Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Titanic, Avatar and other newer films? There is no need for another Mickey Mouse ride.
Another Mickey Mouse ride? There isn't one at Disney unless I'm forgetting one. And Harry Potter is owned by Universal, so that won't happen any time soon.
Anthony Ellis What I was thinking. /:
This is Mickey Mouse's first ride and if they were to update it now, they'd have to keep updating it constantly every time a movie became irrelevant. We could either open a revolutionary ride with an entirely new system and the most iconic Disney character (and one of the most iconic film characters) of all time or continually cycle through cheap animatronics and rushed production to keep GMR relevant.
Less of a mess Ah, that makes sense now that I think about it like that.
Mickey Mouse is a massive global success and anything with him is going to be appreciated by the fans of his and Disney. Of course I don't know whether it's going to aimed at young children or a much wider age group, but Disney always puts a lot of effort in creating the very best ride they can especially with Mickey. the Great Movie Ride will be missed, but I expect the new ride will be popular.
Okay so I have been crying most of the video, especially when Emily got emotional towards the end. I grew up with this ride and love it so much. It killed me that it was closing a week before I returned to WDW and would never get the chance to ride this classic again. BUT on a happier note, when he said "Shut Up Bob Osborne" I died and laughed for wayyyy to long :)
I was looking for just the ride! I will always miss this ride, even I I don’t remember it!
I love great movie ride at Disney Hollywood studios Florida I am going to miss it universe of energy to Mickey and Minnie mouse runway railway😭😭😭😭😭😭
I dont care about old rides closing or going away, i care about the nostalgia going away and knowing that all that's left are memories.
A very personal and touching farewell to the Great Movie Ride.
I am so sad that it is leaving and I will never have the pleasure of riding it but only virtually on UA-cam. I really wanted to ride this. :(
Another classic demolished. Sad. It was a great experience; terrific memories!