Gadget’s Go Coaster (1993–2022) was a junior roller coaster in Disneyland’s Mickey’s Toontown, themed around Gadget Hackwrench from Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990). It closed for refurbishment on March 8, 2022, and reopened on March 19, 2023, as Chip ‘n Dale’s GADGETcoaster with enhanced theming. Located at the back of Toontown near Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, this Vekoma-built ride is designed for young children.
Below are 10 fun facts about Gadget’s Go Coaster, its 2022 closure, and its reimagining as Chip ‘n Dale’s GADGETcoaster:
- Toontown Opening Staple: Gadget’s Go Coaster debuted on January 24, 1993, with Mickey’s Toontown, designed as a 44-second, kid-friendly coaster (the shortest at Disneyland) with a 35-inch height requirement, reaching speeds of 22 mph.
- Gadget’s Workshop Theme: The original queue wound through Gadget’s backyard workshop, featuring oversized “inventions” like a comb bridge, soup can, and spool of thread, reflecting her resourceful use of scavenged parts from Rescue Rangers.
- Acorn Train Design: Guests boarded trains fashioned from acorns and recycled items, with eight small cars (each seating two children or one adult), emphasizing the ride’s pint-sized, squirrel-made aesthetic. The loading station features a postage stamp with Gadget’s portrait and a weathervane topped by her figure, details preserved in the 2023 retheme to honor her inventive legacy.
- Closure for Toontown Overhaul: The coaster closed on March 8, 2022, alongside Toontown for a major reimagining, timed with the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, to refresh the land’s family-friendly appeal.
- Reimagined as GADGETcoaster: Reopened on March 19, 2023, as Chip ‘n Dale’s GADGETcoaster (stylized with capital letters), the ride retained its track but shifted focus to Chip and Dale while keeping Gadget’s story role.
- New Character Figures: The 2023 update added static figures of Chip, Dale, Gadget, and Zipper, including Gadget (voiced by Tress MacNeille) on the lift hill, announcing last-minute tweaks for “maximum fun.”
- Chip and Dale’s Water Gag: A new scene features Chip blowing water through a straw with Zipper, aiming at a teacup held by Dale (inspired by Mad Tea Party), adding a playful Rescue Rangers interaction near the ride’s fastest turn.
- Enhanced Queue Details: The updated queue includes a giant “beach” banner for shade and retains quirky props like the comb bridge, with new Chip and Dale figures spitting into a teacup to enhance the Rescue Rangers theme.
- Short but Zippy Ride: The 44-second ride features a 20-foot drop and tight turns around Toon Lake, delivering mild thrills ideal for kids, though the small cars can feel cramped for adults.
- Tokyo Disneyland Counterpart: The original Gadget’s Go Coaster inspired a near-identical version at Tokyo Disneyland (opened April 15, 1996), which retains the name and lacks the 2023 Chip and Dale retheme.
