AVP
06-30-2003, 02:32 PM
Source: Disney Press Release:
DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FLIPS INTO EXTREME GEAR
WITH THE LAUNCH OF “X GAMES XPERIENCE” ON JULY 1ST
X Games Star Athletes Mike Metzger, Jamie Bestwick, Bob Burnquist and Fabiola da Silva Among Those Scheduled to Appear
WHAT: The official launch and opening ceremony of X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure, featuring star athletes from this summer’s 41-day-long event. The opening ceremony will be highlighted by Moto X star Mike Metzger executing a tremendous stunt on a full-sized bike over Disney’s California Adventure’s Golden Gate Bridge. Additionally, a vert ramp show at Half Pipe Bay will showcase BMX, skateboard and in-line skating stunts and a Moto X exhibition will take place in the park’s new X Arena, built specifically for this event.
WHO: X Games Xperience athletes scheduled to appear include: Mike Metzger (Moto X), Jamie Bestwick (BMX), Bob Burnquist (Skateboard), Matt Lindenmuth (In-line Skating), Fabiola da Silva (In-line Skating), John Parker (BMX), Jim Burgess (BMX), Mike Crum (Skateboard), Chris Livingston (Skateboard), Marc Englehart (In-line Skating), Ronnie Renner (Moto X), Chuck Carothers (Moto X), Myles Richmond (Moto X), Robert Distler (Moto X) and Jimmie McGuire (Moto X).
WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 2003
Opening Ceremony Begins: 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Disney’s California Adventure
Anaheim, CA
WHAT ELSE: X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure will run from July 1 to August 10, just prior to the ninth annual X Games competition in Los Angeles, August 14-18 at the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Coliseum. The park plans 41 days of related events, activities, merchandise and promotions capturing the adrenaline and enthusiasm of the fast growing sports.
Moderator's Note: DCA opens at 10:00 am on Tuesday. The general public will not be able to attend the opening ceremony.
DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FLIPS INTO EXTREME GEAR
WITH THE LAUNCH OF “X GAMES XPERIENCE” ON JULY 1ST
X Games Star Athletes Mike Metzger, Jamie Bestwick, Bob Burnquist and Fabiola da Silva Among Those Scheduled to Appear
WHAT: The official launch and opening ceremony of X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure, featuring star athletes from this summer’s 41-day-long event. The opening ceremony will be highlighted by Moto X star Mike Metzger executing a tremendous stunt on a full-sized bike over Disney’s California Adventure’s Golden Gate Bridge. Additionally, a vert ramp show at Half Pipe Bay will showcase BMX, skateboard and in-line skating stunts and a Moto X exhibition will take place in the park’s new X Arena, built specifically for this event.
WHO: X Games Xperience athletes scheduled to appear include: Mike Metzger (Moto X), Jamie Bestwick (BMX), Bob Burnquist (Skateboard), Matt Lindenmuth (In-line Skating), Fabiola da Silva (In-line Skating), John Parker (BMX), Jim Burgess (BMX), Mike Crum (Skateboard), Chris Livingston (Skateboard), Marc Englehart (In-line Skating), Ronnie Renner (Moto X), Chuck Carothers (Moto X), Myles Richmond (Moto X), Robert Distler (Moto X) and Jimmie McGuire (Moto X).
WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 2003
Opening Ceremony Begins: 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Disney’s California Adventure
Anaheim, CA
WHAT ELSE: X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure will run from July 1 to August 10, just prior to the ninth annual X Games competition in Los Angeles, August 14-18 at the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Coliseum. The park plans 41 days of related events, activities, merchandise and promotions capturing the adrenaline and enthusiasm of the fast growing sports.
Moderator's Note: DCA opens at 10:00 am on Tuesday. The general public will not be able to attend the opening ceremony.