As a passionate fan of the California Screamin' roller coaster, I was heartbroken when it closed its doors on January 8, 2018 when I was 16 years and 5 months old, This ride wasn't just about the thrilling drops and turns; it was also about the music that accompanied every twist and turn. The soundtrack, composed by Gary Hoey and George Wilkins, was an integral part of this iconic ride's experience.

The music of California Screamin' has been a source of joy for millions since its opening in February 2001 at Disney's California Adventure Park. Six months before I was born, but I did not ride it until May 2009 three months before my 8th birthday It is more than just a soundtrack; it is an embodiment of our shared memories and experiences on this beloved roller coaster.

However, with the closure of California Screamin', I am at
ultra high risk of losing this unique musical heritage forever. We believe that having this music enter into the public domain is crucial for honoring our past experiences and keeping those memories alive for future generations.

In October 1998, following months of construction on the new California Adventure theme park next to Disneyland,

Disney announced additional details about the park's rides and attractions set to open in 2001.

Among them would be a state-of-the-art launched roller coaster named Surf City Wipeout  Prior to the park opening, the ride was renamed to California Screamin, a play on words of the hit song California Dreamin'

'. It would use linear induction motor (LIM) launch technology to propel its riders to a maximum speed of 55 mph (89 km/h),

Although made of steel, the ride would be designed to resemble a classic wooden coaster, and it would include a vertical loop in the signature shape of Mickey Mouse's head.

California Screamin' debuted in time with the park's grand opening on February 8, 2001.

Designed by Werner Stengel and built by Intamin, it features a track length of 6,072 feet (1,851 m), making it the sixth-longest steel coaster in the world and third-longest in the US behind Fury 325 at Carowinds and Millennium Force at Cedar Point.

It also became the longest roller coaster in the world to feature an inversionafter the vertical loop on Son of Beast at Kings Island was removed in 2006.

In addition to the LIM launch that propels the train up the first hill, an additional LIM Boost is used on the main lift midway through the ride

These motors are used instead of a traditional lift hill chain.

The coaster is one of Disney Parks' fastest attractions, accelerating guests from zero to 55 mph in four seconds.

Since the resort was located next to a residential area, Disney had installed tunnels throughout the ride to block the screams from riders and reduce noise complaints from nearby residents of Anaheim and neighboring Garden Grove.

Like several other coasters in Disney Parks, California Screamin' featured an onboard audio soundtrack during the ride, created by Gary Hoey and George Wilkins.

The original safety announcements were recorded by Dee Bradley Baker.

On November 5, 2010, the announcements were updated with the voice of Neil Patrick Harris,

Baker and Harris also recorded audio for the launch, counting down for guests.

There are 108 acoustic devices to play the onboard audio aboard each train, including high-range speakers in the headrests, midrange speakers near riders' ears, and subwoofers under each rider's seat.

The tubes through which the coaster shoots enable the coaster to comply with Orange County sound ordinances, projecting noise in the direction of the park, in addition to concealing scenes with characters.

We call upon Disney to recognize the cultural significance of the California Screamin' soundtrack by ensuring its preservation. Whether it is selling the piece of music to Gary Hoey himself, or distributing it across the United States of America by having it enter into the public domain, we ask Disney to keep this iconic piece alive in some form.

Join us in allowing Disney to preserve the legacy and spirit embodied in the music from one of their formerly most popular rides ever - sign today!