Alice in Wonderland updates

[Figments Friend]

I wonder if the rail is only on the backside. Maybe with the back rail and the added track width they don't have to put a rail on the front and CMs can only walk the track on the rail side?

I am hoping this is the case, as having railings in the front area would really ruin the look of it all in my opinion.
There has been a lot of concern of the 'railings' interfering with sight lines while on the ride, and the removal of the sensation of your caterpillar 'falling off' the edge.
Having the rails behind, dressed as 'scenery' looks like a great way to solve this much-debated issue.

I like what i am seeing so far. I was really concerned about rails blocking out too much of the view or being poorly themed.

 

[Figments Friend]

I can understand the widening of the platform for access, but what baffles me is the decision to also make it thicker.

Perhaps to insure proper weight support for today's more plentiful 'robust' Guests?
Much like how DLs 'Small World' had to be changed slightly...to accommodate the increase in larger sized visitors.

 

[RMichael21]

I'll be at Disneyland Park on Monday and I'll tell you how the "falling off the tracks" sensation feels and whether anything significant has changed on the ride that you can't tell from photos or a video.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I'll be at Disneyland Park on Monday and I'll tell you how the "falling off the tracks" sensation feels and whether anything significant has changed on the ride that you can't tell from photos or a video.

It's going to be a little difficult hearing your observations because you never got to ride it before it went down. Still, I hope you enjoy the ride.

 

[RMichael21]

It's going to be a little difficult hearing your observations because you never got to ride it before it went down. Still, I hope you enjoy the ride.

I mean, I can tell everyone whether or not the theming is good and whether you still feel like you will fall off the track which probably won't happen.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I mean, I can tell everyone whether or not the theming is good and whether you still feel like you will fall off the track which probably won't happen.

I was specifically talking about the last part of your comment, but you can definitely tell us about the "falling off" part.

 

[RMichael21]

I was specifically talking about the last part of your comment, but you can definitely tell us about the "falling off" part.

Ok, I get it

 

[Nland316]

Are the walls still up? Anyone think that soft openings will occur today/tomorrow?

 

[Disneysea05]

So apparently it opened this morning? If so, I hope videos are up soon!

I'm trying to make it out there on Saturday

 

[Travel Junkie]

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I’ll say this. What you see done with Alice should make you VERY excited for Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary!

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New figures, new effects… all of it beautiful! You’re gonna love it! #AliceinWonderland #Disneyland

 

[RMichael21]

So apparently it opened this morning? If so, I hope videos are up soon!

I'm trying to make it out there on Saturday

I thought it was supposed to open tomorrow. Was there a soft opening?

 

[Disneysea05]

If it's open now, then yes it's a soft opening.

 

[Californian Elitist]

New figureS??? With an "s"? I really hope they replaced creepy Alice in the corner.

 

[Californian Elitist]

From MiceChat's Twitter:

https://twitter.com/MiceChat

 

[Californian Elitist]

This isn't the complete ride, but from what I've seen from this video, I must say... I. AM. IMPRESSED. Wow. I can't wait to see the rest of the ride. I'm in love with the new Alice figure. God knows I couldn't stand that creepy, static thing they had in the corner. I'm amazed, truly. If this is what we can expect with the other three or four dark rides, then my hats off.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Full video, with weird quality. Love that Alice has now joined the March Hare and the Mad Hatter in the tea party scene.

 

[Californian Elitist]

For perspective, here is the ride pre-refurbishment:

 

[gboiler1]

From a two dimensional point of view it looks great. I too had it in my mind that railings would appear on the outside of the leaves. I do hope the falling off isn't totally lost but it may be. I recall when my DD rode in 08 and she was afraid we were going to plummet.

 

[gboiler1]

After watching old and new I can appreciate that they did it right by combining new technology to enhance what was already there. Very nice.

 

[Disneysea05]

Looks amazing. Can't wait to go this weekend!

I wonder I'd they got rid of the Blue Flower (the one with glasses), or these two videos just didn't capture her. I recall she was next to the rose.