Rocket Rods and the Tomorrow that Never Was

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In the late 90's, Disneyland was suffering from severe budget cuts as a result of the failure of Euro Disney. In the midst of this, they debuted a new ride, the Rocket Rods, a thrill ride built on top of the track of the old peoplemover. However, this ride would be plagued by constant problems; computer malfunctions, poor car design, noise issues, etc etc, and in the end, its legacy would be one of failure.

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Rocket Rods and the Tomorrow that Never Was

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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