Question 1

What made filming the Walley World scenes particularly miserable for the cast?

Accepted Answer

The cast had terrible experiences riding roller coasters and other rides repeatedly for takes, with Chevy Chase and others vomiting, and Dana Barron needing motion sickness pills and passing out between takes.

Question 2

Why does Anthony Michael Hall appear taller than Beverly D'Angelo in the Walley World scenes?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Michael Hall grew three inches after principal photography finished, so the ending was re-shot four months later, making him taller than Beverly D'Angelo in those scenes.

Question 3

Which director provided off-camera voices in the film?

Accepted Answer

Harold Ramis was the off-camera voice of a police officer at Walley World and the recorded message of Marty Moose announcing the park's closure.

Question 4

Why did Imogene Coca initially turn down the role of Aunt Edna?

Accepted Answer

Imogene Coca originally turned down the part because she didn't think she could portray such a mean character, and even during filming she worried about being too mean to fellow cast members.

Question 5

What is Clark Griswold's goal in the film?

Accepted Answer

Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, though things don't go exactly as planned.

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