Walls Now Up for Little Mermaid-Ariel''s Undersea Adventure

sponono88

sponono88

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New pictures from Dateline Disneyland:

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Some of the lights were on inside the building this weekend

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A closer look reveals the murals and "seaweed" chandeliers

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Very pretty!

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TP2000

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Nicole220 said:
My love for this building grows with every passing day.
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Me too. I was kinda worried a few months ago, but with the detail additions and painting they've been doing in the last few weeks it's really come together. Pictures don't do it justice though, you have to see it and walk around it in person.

I can't wait for the walls to come down!
 
nemofinder22

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Editor's Note 4/19-20: The lights were kept on all weekend inside DCA's new Little Mermaid ride, and for good reason; it's just completed its official "72 Hour Test," an important part of the final checks WDI does on any new ride. With help from the newly trained ride operators, the clamshells were kept running constantly to see what operational issues pop up under heavy use. There's barely a month to go until Cast Member Previews begin, and things are looking good inside and out. - Al Lutz
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http://miceage.micechat.com/
 
TP2000

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njDizFan said:
The show building actually looks pretty huge. This is an exact clone coming to WDW correct?
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Pretty much. The exteriors are obviously very different, and the queues are very different because WDW's will have Fastpass while DCA's will not offer Fastpass. Similarly, the load/unload areas are a bit different between the two.

But once you get in the clamshell vehicle itself, the two rides should be identical. Or, at least there hasn't been any info that says they would be different.
 
nemofinder22

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A few days ago the Disney Parks Blog posted a meet up opportunity for The Little Mermaid-Ariel's Undersea Adventure.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...dventure-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

Now we’re inviting you to join us for a very special meet-up, featuring Walt Disney Imagineers Lisa Girolami, Larry Nikolai and Chris Crump from the attraction’s creative team, as well as Walt Disney animators Andreas Deja and Mark Henn who worked on the animated feature film on which the attraction is based. Their tales will also be featured in an article in the May issue of D23 Magazine.

Today through April 28 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT), you can enter for a chance to attend our meet-up.
Those selected will be among an exclusive group at our panel discussion with the Walt Disney Imagineers and animators. The meet-up will be held May 10 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The team is still hard at work getting Scuttle, Sebastian and their friends ready to perform, so you will NOT be able to ride or visit the attraction
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sponono88

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New pictures from the Dateline Disneyland update:

The entrance marquee has been installed but is currently covered up by a curtain

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The popcorn lights under the archway were turned on this weekend -- looks really nice!

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A side view of the building, construction work continues outside in the queue area

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sponono88

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TLM update and another look at the building at night (5/2/11)

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New lights under the queue canopy, as well as new decorative seashells

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The building at night, with some of its lights on. They have been working on testing/adjusting all the lights

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The stained glass window is lit up as well

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The entrance marquee is still covered up

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The load area and mural inside the building

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all pictures from the new Dateline Disneyland update
 
dweezil78

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Looks fantastic all lit up at night!!! Certainly a far cry from the Borders-ish look that everyone was ranting about just a short while ago.
 
TP2000

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dweezil78 said:
Looks fantastic all lit up at night!!! Certainly a far cry from the Borders-ish look that everyone was ranting about just a short while ago.
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I've been participating in online Disney theme park forums since the old alt.disney.disneyland usenet days of 1997. And in those nearly 15 years :eek: chatting online about Disneyland, one of my absolute favorite things is when kids (and they are almost always kids under the age of 25) judge a facade or facility during the construction process several months before it is completed. I absolutely LOVE that!

They are almost always proven wrong, and almost always made to look like one-dimensional thinkers with blinders on who know absolutely nothing about modern construction, art design, or themed set design. But God bless 'em, every year a new batch of precious little ones comes forth with their confident predictions four months before opening day that such-and-such looks ugly, or this thing looks bland, or this element is crooked and poorly designed. It provides endless amusement.

And take it from a wisened old curmedgeon like me... about a hundred yet unseen details will be added to this Mermaid facility in the final three weeks of May, really putting it over the top. Fluttering flags, swooping banners, backlit signage, hidden lighting effects, pretty flowers, manicured shrubs, costumed ride operators, specific music in the queue and entry, etc., etc., etc.
 
nemofinder22

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Early Cast Member Previews-
Before official Cast previews theres a few Cast Members that have already expericnced the attraction theres a few reviews in the thread below-
http://micechat.com/forums/disneyla...ember-previews-little-mermaid-attraction.html

Grand Opening Details-
Inside the Magic was sent a media invite heres a look at the line up of events. More importantly the one for Little Mermaid.
http://www./2011/05/video-preview-d...yland-hotel-upgrades-during-big-media-splash/
Thursday, June 2, 2011
3:30 pm Premiere of the Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
6:30 pm Premiere of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade
7:30 pm Party at the Disneyland Hotel

Friday, June 3, 2011
9:30 am Premiere of Star Tours -- The Adventures Continue
11:00 am “What’s Next” Presentation
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Nicole220

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Looks like some people can't keep their mouths shut...just sayin'.


I can't wait till the walls come down. :) There are too many walls in the poor park.
 
nemofinder22

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The Disney Parks Blog has a great new video, with some of the original animators of the movie getting a look at the attraction.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...traction-at-disney-california-adventure-park/
I know “The Little Mermaid” fans have been eagerly awaiting the opening of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure park. I’ve been waiting since I first saw the movie back in 1989! There are three other people who’ve also been hoping that someday a Little Mermaid attraction would open at Disney Parks: legendary Disney animators Glen Keane, Mark Henn and Andreas Deja. These three talented men are some of the creative minds behind all those lovable characters in the movie.
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See the full story at the link-
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...traction-at-disney-california-adventure-park/
 

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