Backdraft is named after the movie released in 1991 directed by Ron Howard.
Based in former soundstage 30, the attraction involves three sections introducing the art of pyrotechnic special effects, before a 2 minute finale showcase where the audience is exposed to a terrifying display as a warehouse becomes an inferno in a thrilling recreation of the movie.
Specs:
When: The attraction opened in July 1992
Where: The attraction is based in Stage 30.
Cost: $10 million
Temperature: The flames reach 2000 degrees. Hot air
is blown onto the audience to make them feel more
in danger.
Audience protection: A curtain of water protects the
audience.
Backdraft is due to close after Labor Day 2009 to make way for the new Transformers ride.
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