Disney's popular 3D shoot-'em-up game plays at both California Adventure and Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida, where it remains the most popular ride in the park. It's even now spawned its own play-at-home version on Nintendo Wii. We talked with Walt Disney Imagineering designers when Midway Mania opened at Disney World in May 2008 and explored some of the many Easter eggs in Toy Story Midway Mania last year. Played on giant video screens, Midway Mania feels more like a video game than other theme park shoot-'em-ups. But its "pull string" firing action gives the game a unique feel (as well as serious work for elbow and wrist muscles among expert players). This is also a game that rewards cooperation between players, as some of its high-scoring Easter eggs can't be unlocked unless both players in a car work to clear certain targets off the screen in time. With so many options for scoring in this game, coupled with the enduring popularity of the Toy Story crew, Midway Mania boasts a high re-rideability factor, helping it become one of the more popular themed rides in the country in a relatively short period of time. But will its popularity drive Midway Mania into the second round. We'll find out in March, when tournament voting begins. In the meantime, please share your thoughts (and scoring tips!) in the comments.
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