Wiig Journeys To ‘Adventureland’

Kristen WiigYou’ve been to Disney World, ridden all the rides at Six Flags. The staff at Universal City know you by name. So where’s an intrepid, theme park enthusiast to go next? Why, to “Adventureland,” of course, the new amusement destination featured in director Greg Mottola’s “Superbad” follow-up.

Just make sure you bring a copy of your life insurance, joked co-star Kristen Wiig.

“A lot of times towns will have the really great amusement park,” she smiled. “And then they’ll have the kind of scary one where you really don’t want to go on the rides because you’re afraid you might be killed.

“Adventureland is that kind of park,” she laughed.

The upcoming flick centers on “The Squid and the Whale” star Jesse Eisenberg during the course of his summer job at the park, as he learns all about what it takes to cut it as a carnie. But don’t blame poor Jesse if your theme park experience was less than optimal, Wiig insisted.

“Bill Hader and I play the managers of the park - the bosses of all the kids that work there over the summer. And, well, we’re not quite that competent at what we do,” the SNL actress said.

Also starring Kristen Stewart and Ryan Reynolds, “Adventureland” becomes the world’s biggest Mickey Mouse organization this August.

What’s your worst theme park experience? Sound off below. (Be nice and I might just tell you the famous story of the boy who punched Mickey.)

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5 Responses to “Wiig Journeys To ‘Adventureland’”

  1. Hiram C Says:

    Adventureland looks like its going to be a great movie. I’m stoked both Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader are in the movie. I actually do a fan site on Bill Hader.

    Bill Hader Online
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  2. Lindsey Says:

    When I was 16, I spent the summer working at a little park owned by an extremely racist elderly couple. On the bright side, I was paid to drive a miniature train. It didn’t really balance out.

  3. Bri Says:

    There was a combination water park and amusement park in my town, when I was growing up. One of the best rides was a water rapids type. At age 8, I was finally able to go by myself … only to lose my tube and be pushed underwater, where a large woman sat on me, and I was forced to go down the final drop - tubeless. …Ouch.

    As a Wiig fan, I’m excited to see this movie.

  4. Paige Says:

    i want to know when the trailer is going to be released
    cause the movie is in theatres this summer right?
    well i can’t wait to see it

  5. Lisa B Says:

    Adventureland was filmed at Kennywood, a park right outside of Pittsburgh, PA. I was just at the park yesterday! I can’t wait to see the film.

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