Time to fix the spinning planets
Big Scaffolding Mountain Railroad (you can see the before and after of the cleaned rockwork)
Big Scaffolding Mountain Railroad (you can see the before and after of the cleaned rockwork)
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Gusey
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A sneak peek of the new gourmet experience at Boardwalk Candy Palace before it reopens on April 11, 2025!
Boardwalk Candy Palace, the go-to spot for sweet treats in Main Street, U.S.A.® in Disneyland® Park, is set to reopen its doors on April 11, following a complete refurbishment to offer visitors a new gourmet experience, now hosted by M&M’S®. For the occasion, the shop has been completely...
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Looks like BTMRR and Orbitron reopen June 21 and then 2 days later Pirates and Buzz go down
SaveDinosaur
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Quick question about WDSP's history:
If California Adventure and Walt Disney Studios Park were planned and built simultaneously, why didn’t the Walt Disney Company clone Superstar Limo? The ride was created for DCA to have a dark ride on opening day, while WDSP didn’t have one at launch, even though it fit the same theme. Of course, after the ride’s abysmal reception, they wouldn’t consider cloning it later, but why didn’t they do it initially and split the costs between both resorts?
If California Adventure and Walt Disney Studios Park were planned and built simultaneously, why didn’t the Walt Disney Company clone Superstar Limo? The ride was created for DCA to have a dark ride on opening day, while WDSP didn’t have one at launch, even though it fit the same theme. Of course, after the ride’s abysmal reception, they wouldn’t consider cloning it later, but why didn’t they do it initially and split the costs between both resorts?
Because the budget for the Walt Disney Studios Park was about 2 dollars and 15 cents
But to be serious it would have been the most expensive ride in the park at opening. Maybe RnRC could have eclipsed it in budget, but overall there wasn’t the budget to build a dark ride. Think of the opening day ride lineup. A spinner, a rollercoaster in the dark and the tram tour.
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Sir_Cliff
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I also think it would have been a bit of a non-starter because no-one in Europe would have known who a lot of the celebrities were. I suppose they could have replaced the likes of Regis Philbin and Drew Carey with more universally recognisable stars, but if that was the level of star power they were offering in the California version, I don't think the likes of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt were on the table to show up in WDSP.
Pleased to say Space Mountains new lighting package continues to slowly be revealed. The rooftops effects are still being swapped but the rear has a few roof sections hinting at how good it will finally look again:
Also, the Nautilus rotunda lighthouse tower is indeed working again !
Also, the Nautilus rotunda lighthouse tower is indeed working again !
Gusey
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Petite Rosalie, a new terrace by Lake Disney opening in April 2025
After the opening of Brasserie Rosalie in December 2023, which elegant concept and delicious traditional French cuisine charms Disneyland® Paris guests, Disney Village will welcome a new addition in April 2025 – Petite Rosalie, an open-air terrace, located right next to its namesake! For a few...
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jmuboy
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Maybe another project finally nearing completion?
There are a lot of projects coming online or wrapping up in late April for the debut of the music festival? Maybe this will also be one of them. This project has taken way too long!
I hope so. They’ve been at this one for a year now. At least !
cjkeating
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Or the DHS shade structure at Andy's Lunchbox.
Tour of Boardwalk Candy Palace including before and after video
Sir_Cliff
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This is my favourite DLP resort, so I've been a bit worried about what they would do with this one.
Overall, I think the room looks good. There was already character integration, and this may even be a little more subtle. I am also happy they are sticking with a more old school IP like Bambi, and must admit those pillows with the quails on the bed look lovely!
My main hope with the common areas is that they continue with the Frank Lloyd Wright feel in the furnishings. It is a little hard to tell from that art, but that modern table with the wire basis gives me horror flashbacks to refreshed WDW hotel interiors such as Saratoga Springs *shudder*. Overall, though, it looks like they might be at least trying to reference some of this barrel chairs in the rooms:
Would be nice to stick with just solid wooden tables that are more reminiscent of National Park lodges. The space is so reminiscent of Wright's Taliesin West in Arizona, it would be nice if they could find a way to echo the furniture from there... though perhaps not in orange!
In sum, looks promising!
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We stayed in the current rooms when they were brand new in 2012. New smells, spongey carpet. They’re certainly ready for a refresh as nice as they are. I’ll be interested in the bathrooms too; there’s nothing “wrong” with them now, but an update will be welcome. Same for the restaurants.
Hopefully they’ll address my pet peeve with the floodlights around the rear of the resort too. And replace the missing exterior corner hanging lights!
Hopefully they’ll address my pet peeve with the floodlights around the rear of the resort too. And replace the missing exterior corner hanging lights!
nickys
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