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Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure take riders on a spinning tractor ride through Tow Mater's Towing & Salvage yard. The dizzying attraction blends a traditional teacup ride and classic whip ride with cars transferring from one spinning turntable to the next along a circuitous route.

7) Mater's Junkyard Jamboree - Disney California Adventure

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Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure take riders on a spinning tractor ride through Tow Mater's Towing & Salvage yard. The dizzying attraction blends a traditional teacup ride and classic whip ride with cars transferring from one spinning turntable to the next along a circuitous route.

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