Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Matterhorn Bobsleds Disneyland May 12 2004

🎢 Matterhorn Bobsleds – Disneyland – May 12, 2004 | Vintage @RobFuz Footage
Step back into 2004 Disneyland and relive one of the most iconic thrills ever built — the legendary Matterhorn Bobsleds! 🇨🇭❄️ Shot by @RobFuz, this rare throwback captures the classic version of the ride long before its later refurbishments, giving you that raw, fast, echoing‑cave, old‑school bobsled energy fans STILL talk about today.

This attraction changed theme park history forever. Inspired by Walt Disney’s love for the real Matterhorn in Switzerland, Imagineers built the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster — a groundbreaking innovation that opened on June 14, 1959 and set the stage for every modern coaster that came after. From the icy caverns to the roaring Abominable Snowman (Harold!), this ride has remained a Disneyland must‑do for generations.

Your 2004 footage captures the Matterhorn before major updates in 2012 and 2015 — meaning this is pure, vintage Disneyland magic. The original lighting, the classic bobsled seating, the old Yeti effects… it’s all here. A true time capsule for Disney fans and coaster lovers alike. 🏔️✨

🏔️ 5 Fun Facts About Matterhorn Bobsleds

1. First of its kind: Matterhorn Bobsleds was the first tubular steel roller coaster ever built, revolutionizing coaster design.
2. Inspired by Walt’s travels: Walt Disney fell in love with the real Matterhorn in Switzerland and famously told Imagineers to “Build this.”
3. Two different tracks: The ride features dual intertwined tracks — Fantasyland and Tomorrowland — each offering slightly different experiences.
4. 147 feet tall: The Matterhorn has been one of Disneyland’s tallest icons since 1959, built at 1/100th scale of the real mountain.
5. Skyway history: From 1959–1994, the Disneyland Skyway passed through the mountain — a detail many fans forget today.

🏔️ Bonus Fun Fact — The Secret Basketball Court!

6. There’s a basketball court inside the Matterhorn!
High up in the mountain’s upper interior, cast members once used a small attic‑like break room — and someone added a half‑court basketball setup so they could shoot hoops between shifts. It’s still there today, hidden above the bobsled tracks while guests race through the caverns below.

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