S.S. rustworthy was an interactive playground at Disney's California Adventure

Disney's California Adventure

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 at the Disneyland Resort

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 in Anaheim, California

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. The S.S. Rustworthy was sponsored by McDonald's

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 but as of September 2, 2008 had no sponsor. According to legend from Disney's Imagineers the S.S. Trustworthy, a fireboat for Paradise Pier Bay, crashed into its present location and broke into two, and the letter "T" fell off the boat. Hence, it was renamed the "S.S. Rustworthy".

For the California Adventure Expansion project, the S.S. Rustworthy and the surrounding area has been torn out and will be replaced with a Beer Garden. This will help the area match in with the surrounding Victorian-themed Paradise Bay.

Attraction facts

• Grand Opening: February 8, 2001 (Opened with Disney's California Adventure)
• Closed: September 10, 2010
• Designers: Walt Disney Imagineering
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• Sponsor: McDonalds (2001–2008), None (2008–2010)
• Interactive Areas: Water squirting surfboards, Dueling water squirting firemen, water cannons around the boat's bow and stern sections
• Pre-Crash Ship Dimensions: 69 feet (21 m) long by 16.5 feet (5 m) wide
• Ride System: Interactive play area for kids