Imagineers have revealed an attraction,ย Silly Symphony Swings, as part of the overhaul of Paradise Pier in DisneySilly Symphony Swings California Adventureโ„ขย Park. ย These swings replaced the Orange Stinger, a swing attraction that looked like a partially peeled orange.

Check out these photos of the completed attraction and some fun facts. The attraction officially opened June 11.

Hereโ€™s the symphonic scoop on the tuneful addition to Paradise Pier:

  • The attraction features 32 single-seat swings for guests, and eight pair of tandem seats for smaller riders and their responsible companion.
  • The name Silly Symphony Swings pays homage to one of Walt Disneyโ€™s greatest creations โ€“ a series of cartoon shorts, called โ€œSilly Symphonies,โ€ which historians say revolutionized animated films. Relying mostly on music to tell their tales, this series of cartoons was honored with multiple Academy Awards and introduced audiences to several beloved Disney characters, including Donald Duck. Walt Disney Studios produced 75 โ€œSilly Symphonyโ€ cartoons from 1929-1939. (โ€œThe Band Concertโ€ was not among these cartoons, but it was associated with them because of its similar style.)
  • Silly Symphony Swings Maestro MickeyStanding atop the crimson and cream-colored carousel canopy is a sculpture of Maestro Mickey Mouse, just as he appeared in โ€œThe Band Concert,” with a conductorโ€™s baton in hand and clad in his crisp, fire-engine red bandleaderโ€™s uniform.
  • The opening of Silly Symphony Swings in 2010 coincides with the 75th anniversary of the release of โ€œThe Band Concert.โ€
  • In addition to Mickey Mouse, โ€œThe Band Concertโ€ features several Disney character favorites, including a fife-playing Donald Duck, a flautist cow named Clarabelle and a clarinet-playing Goofy.
  • A wooden deck surrounds Silly Symphony Swings, allowing non-riders to watch the fun and enjoy a restful and shady spot amidst the excitement of Paradise Pier.