By far the largest, most complex attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park has to be Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular. This Paris original, since exported to Disney's Hollywood Studios in the form of Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show, brings to life the high octane thrill of seeing precision vehicle stunts executed on an enormous outdoor movie set.
Approaching the stadium for the show, the audience is treated to a look inside the real garage where the stunt vehicles are carefully maintained, as well as a view of the not-so-real (although very realistic looking) production equipment being unloaded for the day's shoot.
Those familiar with the Florida version of the show would find this iteration nearly identical, with the exception of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror looming in the background and a heavier dose of French language. The park even introduced Lightning McQueen (here known as Flash McQueen) into the show earlier this year, just as he was at Walt Disney World.
As similar as the experience is, though, what I always appreciate most are the subtle differences. We arrived at the stadium as the show was beginning, but while other Guests hurried to their seats, my eye was drawn to the restrooms. More specifically, I was intrigued by the restroom signs, a Disney Parks detail for which I have an unhealthy obsession. The ones at Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular, designed to look like dashboard gauges, did not disappoint.
Located near the exit of the stunt show is Cafe des Cascadeurs (Stuntman Cafe), the only full table service restaurant in the park (Restaurant des Stars, where Chef Remy appears, is the fanciest establishment, but operates as a buffet). Designed to look like a mid-century American diner, Cafe des Cascadeurs serves traditional fair, from hot dogs to hamburgers.
The restaurant also serves up a cool photo op with this motorcycle and sidecar parked out front. It's a great place for some storytelling props, as well as a word from the location's presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola. As the plaque on the side of the cart says about that frosty, delicious beverage: "It keeps a cool head in the heat of the moment!" Sounds perfect, whether you're performing stunts or just spending a day touring the studio.
TAND
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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