Brace yourselves for a whirl of happiness. We are at The Happy Ride with Baymax in Tokyo Disneyland. This isn’t just any ride. It’s a journey into joy inspired by the movie Big Hero 6.
The Happy Ride with Baymax is a whip ride. It is themed to the movie Big Hero 6. Imagineering provided custom ride vehicles. Each vehicle features Baymax, your personal healthcare companion. A spaceship connects to a rocketship-like bench. A swinging wheel lets the benches drift around corners like a whip ride.
Originally set to open in April 2020, the pandemic delayed The Happy Ride with Baymax’s launch. It finally opened on September 28, 2020.
Hiro Hamada learns a vital lesson from Baymax. The first step to health is happiness. Thus, they created this musical ride. It aims to boost the joy of every rider. As you ride, lights measure your happiness levels.
The Happy Ride with Baymax features an original soundtrack. It includes six catchy songs. You might recognize similarities to Alien Swirling Saucers or Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree.
Each ride features one of the six original songs. Lighting effects change with the music. Cast members often perform semi-choreographed dances. These dances have become a social media sensation. Guests often join in, creating spontaneous dance parties in the queue.
The soundtrack album was released on November 27, 2020. It includes regular, dialogue-free, and instrumental versions of each track. Get ready to groove to tunes like “B-A-Y-M-A-X”, “Happy Song”, and “One Sweet Ride”.
So, get ready to ride The Happy Ride with Baymax. Let the music move you. Let the lights gauge your happiness. And maybe, just maybe, join the cast in a dance. After all, happiness is the best medicine.