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The Great Movie Ride

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On The Great Movie Ride, there are two different experiences. One experience involves a 1920’s gangster hijacking the ride, while the other features an old west outlaw.
===Gangster Version===
The Great Movie Ride begins with guests boarding their ride vehicles and being introduced to their live tour guide. After asking if everybody is ready, the guide tells them its show time, before telling C.B. (famous Hollywood director Cécile B. Demile) that everyone is ready to go. As C.B. yells “Action!” the ride vehicles begin to move and the song “Hooray for Hollywood” begins to play. As the tour begins, the tour guide tells introduces his co-narrator for the attraction, Turner Classic Movie’s host Robert Osborne. As guests that The Great Movie Ride brings movies to life enter the attraction’s first scene Osborne says:{{Quotation| "Thank you, and puts guests “right in hooray for Hollywood indeed. What better way to start our journey? From the old west to the middle rooftops of London, and along the action”Yellow Brick Road, there really is no place like the movies".
The first movie that guests enter is Footlight Parade. Guests pass by a pyramid of chorus girls as bubbles float down from above. The tour guide Robert Osborne then tells guests that they are visiting , "One of Hollywood's significant contributions to the world of film were musicals. This scene is from one of my favorites, the 1933 Busby Burkley musical, which starred James Cagney, Ruby Keeler, and Dick PowelBerkeley spectacular Footlight Parade”. As the vehicles continue forward, the vehicles pass by Gene Kelly performing “Singing In the Rain”. As guests pass by Kelly sings, the tour guide Robert Osborne informs guests them that Gene Kelly also co-directed :{{Quotation|"Here’s one of the most famous of all dance sequences, it's from the 1952 classic. Singing In the Rain"}}
[[Image:Gangster.jpg|thumb|The gangster who eventually hijacks The Great Movie Ride.]]
The next scene that guests come upon is from Disney’s 1964 film Marry Poppins. Guests pass by Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke as the duo sings “Chim Chim Cheree”. As the rid continuesHere Osborne comments{{Quotation| "Ah, here’s one of the tour guide warns guests that they better hold onto their purses and walletsquintessential Disney musicals, as they are entering a bad neighborhoodMary Poppins. As the cars enter a dirty alley, guests can see a fight going on in an apartmentStarring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke this classic earned 13 Academy Award nominations. The tour guide then says:"}}
{{Quotation| In factAs the ride continues, it looks a lot like the Underworldtour guide warns guests that they better hold onto their purses and wallets, as they are entering a bad neighborhood. The scene of such classic gangster films like Public EnemyAs the cars enter a dirty alley, starring one of my favorite tough guys James Cagneyguests can see a fight going on in an apartment.}}As the ride vehicles enter the underworld, Robert Osborne observes:
{{Quotation| "Here's the birthplace of the gangster film, the seedy underbelly of Chicago from The Public Enemy starring James Cagney. Released in 1931 before strict censorship rules were enforced, The Public Enemy is a gritty, realistic, and violent look at the world of gangsters of the Depression Era."}} At this point James Cagney appears on the right where he yells for somebody to “open up in their”. On the left of the cars two men are hiding behind some boxes, apparently expecting trouble. One of the men, named Beans tells his partner Squid to get down because somebody is coming. As the vehicles pass the two thugs, the stoplight up the street turns red and the ride vehicles stop. As the tour guide waits at the light, a gangster emerges from the shadows and hijacks the ride vehicle. She then tells the tour guide:
{{Quotation|The heats on, see? And your fancy car’s my ticket outta here. So beat it!}}
After the gangster (whose name is reviled to be Mugsy) gets rid of the tour guide, a 1930’s car come screeching into the scene. The gangsters in the car begin to shoot at Beans and Squid, who are still hiding behind the boxes. During the gun fight, Mugsy makes her escape, leaving her accomplices behind. Telling The gangster tells guests that “Runnin’ a red light’s against the law, and I never break the law”; Mugsy then shoots out the red light and the vehicles move onto the next scene.
The next scene that cars enter is an old western town. Here, guests can see Clint Eastwood on their left, and John Wayne (who warns guests about the dangers ahead) on their right. As guests pass by, Wayne warns themRobert Osborne narrates:{{Quotation|Well, that’s "Western films depict a mighty tough territory you’re headin’ into, pilgrimlegendary American wild frontier where cowboys and their loyal steeds maintain order in town against the untamable wilderness. I’d think about turnin’ back if I were youJohn Wayne and Clint Eastwood are two of the iconic stars who epitomize this ideal of the stoic gunslinger."}}
Ignoring WayneJohn Wayne’s warning, Mugsy decides that she is going to collect the guest’s valuables. Just as she starts the process however, the voice of the town’s sheriff can be heard telling the townsfolk that Mugsy is “the bank robber”. As gunfire begins from either side of the vehicle, Mugsy tells guests that she is getting out of there and guests proceed into the next room.As guests enter the next scene, the attraction’s announcer (heard overhead) informs them thatRobert Osborne Tells Them:((Quotation| “This is ‘Alien’"Science-Fiction has been a staple of classic movies, from Georges Méliès ‘A Trip to the Moon’ to George Lucas ‘Star Wars’. You are with In 1979 Director Ripley Scott and Sigourney Weaver aboard the spaceship Nostromomade audiences believe that ‘in space no one can here you scream’. Something has gone wrong. One by one, the crew has vanished and somewhere in the ship, a terrifying creature waits to claim its next victim”This is ‘Alien’."}}As warning sirens go off, guests are informed that ship spaceship they are on will detonate in 10 minutes. At this point the alien (from Alien) can be seen overhead, as it begins to try an attack the ship. After the first attack, the alien attacks again from the top, and then from the side. Mugsy decides that she has finally had enough, and guests leave the Alien scene.
The next room that guests enter holds the Indiana Jones scene. As the movie’s theme song plays, Indiana and his assistant are shown carrying the Ark of the Covenant. The ride’s announcer then Here, Robert Osborne says:
{{Quotation| "Steven Spielberg and George Lucas cemented there status as blockbuster boys with their first partnership. Here, from that legendary collaboration is Harrison Ford as archeologist Indiana Jones in “Raiders Raiders of the Lost Ark,” amid a thousand deadly snakes, Indiana Jones unearths a great treasure. Will Harrison Ford escape with his discovery? And what will be your fate? Beware".}}As the vehicle continues forward guests pass by hieroglyphics on the walls. On the right, a set of stairs leads to a glowing red jewel. The ride announcer informs guests that they are in an ancient burial chamber, where the priceless jewel is held. Mugsy cannot believe what she sees, and she goes to get the stone, telling guests to stay put. After she exits the vehicle, the ride announcer tells guests Robert Osborne warns her:{{Quotation|"I've seen enough movies to know that you really shouldn't even think about trying to steal that the jewel is guarded by a curse, and that those who defy it will pay with their lives."}}
Just as Mugsy is about to reach the jewel, the Temple Guardian puts his hand up telling her that if she disturbs the treasure of the God’s she will die. Mugsy is not discouraged, and she attempts to grab the jewel anyway. After touching the stone Mugsy goes up in smoke, and guests learn that the temple guardian was actually their tour guide. Leaving Mugsy’s skeleton behind, the tour guide returns to the ride vehicle. The After the return of the tour guide (who has now returned to the vehicle) says that “That Robert Osborne exclaims:{{Quotation| "A twist ending! That just goes to show you, that anything can happen in the movies. Now let’s get on with the show."}}
Following the return of their tour guide, guests enter a dark area filled with skeletons. The tour guide tells them that the horror genre’s golden age may have come in the 1930’s and 40s, however the genre is still very popular today. The attraction then moves to a jungle scene. Guests are informed that they are inside one of the Tarzan films starring Johnny Weissmuller. On their left, guests can see Weissmuller swing by on a vine while Jane (played by Maureen O’Sullivan) and Cheetah the chimp look on from the left.
Following the return of their tour guide, guests enter a dark area filled with skeletons.  The attraction then moves to a jungle scene. On their left, guests can see Weissmuller swing by on a vine while Jane (played by Maureen O’Sullivan) and Cheetah the chimp look on from the left. In this scene Robert Osborne educates guests, saying:{{Quotation|"This is the jungle home of one of the most famous movie characters of them all- Tarzan. The movie's most popular Tarzan is undoubtedly Johnny Weissmuller who swung through 12 films as the King of the Jungle."}} As guests leave the Tarzan scene, they enter the famous closing scene from Casablanca. On their right guests can see Humphrey Bogart telling Ingrid Bergman that she has to get on the plane. As guests pass the scene, the tour guide references the film, sayingOsborne notes:{{Quotation| “Louie, I think this "Here is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The best last lines of a movie everHumphry Bogart in his most famous film role. Humphrey Bogart In 1942 Bogey finally got to spread his wings and romance the beautiful Ingrid Bergman in the classic romance, "Casablanca"‘Casablanca’."}}Leaving Casablanca, guests briefly enter the world of Disney's Fantasia. As Sorcerer Mickey causes waves of water to splash, guests can feel a soft breeze. In this sceneRobert Osborne proclaims:{{Quotation|"And now, one of the tour guide tells guests that Mickey’s master “Yensid” is actually just Disney spelled backwardsmost famous movie stars in one of his most popular roles- Mickey Mouse as the Sorccer's Apprentice in Fantasia."}}
[[Image:Greatmovieoz.jpg|thumb|Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion as they head towards Oz.]]
At this point in The Great Movie Ride, guests enter the Wizard of Oz. On their left, the Wicked Witch of the East can be seen, crushed by a house. Around the room, Munchkins pop up and sing "Ding dong, the witch is dead". After Robert Osborne notes: {{Quotation| "We've come over the vehicle enters rainbow and into one of the room, the tour guide tells guests:most beloved and most watched films in history- The Wizard of Oz."
{{Quotation| Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore. How often do you get to say that? I'd say we're over the rainbow in one of the most beloved movies of all time, "The Wizard of Oz."}}
At Following this pointintroduction, the Wicked Witch of the West appears in a cloud of smoke and asks the tour guide if she killed her (the Witch’s) sister. When the guide replies no, the Witch warns that she is going "to get you, and your little dog too". Following the witch's departure, the tour guide wonders aloud how they will ever get home. On cue a munchkin appears exclaiming "Follow the yellow brick road". As the ride begins to move again, the tour guide tells guests to sing along. Moving forward, guests pass Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion as they walk towards Oz.
===Bandit Version===
===Closing Montage===
AUTORS NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2015 UPDATE OF THE GREAT MOVIE RIDE’S CLOSING MONTAGE. THE FILMS BELOW WERE FEATURED IN THE MONTAGE FROM 1989 UNTIL MAY 2015.
Following the Wizard of Oz scene in both versions of the attraction, the trams stop moving in front of a large movie screen. Here guests see film clips from various movies including: