While waiting in line, guests pass the Wings of Fame, an homage to significant aircraft in the history of aviation in California.

Some of these include the P-51 Mustang, SR-71 Blackbird, and the Bell X-1.

There is also a section dedicated to individuals such as Amelia Earhart, Jack Northrop, the Wright brothers, Howard Hughes, Jacqueline Cochran and Chuck Yeager.

Before entering the theater area, guests are placed in one of three preshow areas, called "Alpha Gate", "Bravo Gate", or "Charlie Gate."