Buena Vista Street (2012)

[TP2000]

Meanwhile, back on Buena Vista Street... :lol:

Dateline Disneyland has some great pictures of the Carthay Circle area at night. They hadn't turned on the exterior tower lighting when these were taken Friday (although Twitter is saying that happened tonight), but on Friday the evening sky provided a nice backdrop with just basic street lighting illuminating the theater and tower. Nice!

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.c...hotos/23184248_2tVzc5#!i=1869376936&k=mcT4Sjg

 

[jakeman]

Musical fountain at Metropolis Mall, Plainfield, IN:

Musical fountain at Bridgewater Mall in Fairfield Township, OH:

 

[NemoRocks78]

The previous mall I'd mentioned - CityPlace in West Palm Beach, FL - puts on a lovely musical fountain show every 90 minutes.

So about the only thing most of these places are missing is a freakin' trolley. I don't think that's something that puts the shopping centers here in Southern California over everyone else. :shrug:

On topic... Carthay Circle looks spectacular at night! Can't wait to see it from the actual BVS.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Carthay looks even better at night. I hope the marquee and the top part of the building will light up too.

 

[sponono88]

Carthay looks even better at night. I hope the marquee and the top part of the building will light up too.

It will be, here's a photo from last night of the cupola all lit up:

http://twitpic.com/9pq2iv (photo by @imaginat1on)

They are still testing/adjusting all the light. When it opens the theatre is also expected to have big premiere lights atop the building. Should look nice!

Here's a great little video of the fountain in action:

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[Californian Elitist]

It will be, here's a photo from last night of the cupola all lit up:

http://twitpic.com/9pq2iv (photo by @imaginat1on)

They are still testing/adjusting all the light. When it opens the theatre is also expected to have big premiere lights atop the building. Should look nice!

Here's a great little video of the fountain in action:

[youtube]UiHHK0w70Hw[/youtube]

Oh good. I was worried about that. Thanks for the confirmation, sponono. You're the best!:kiss:

 

[TP2000]

Musical fountain at Bridgewater Mall in Fairfield Township, OH:

Well. Doesn't that look fun. Does the fountain take requests? I'm a big Neil Diamond fan.

By "premiere lights" on top of the Carthay, I hope we're talking about stereotypical Hollywood searchlights scanning the sky. That would look so neat!

I simply can not wait for Buena Vista Street to open! I. Can. Not. Wait!

From Dateline Disneyland and the window of a speeding Disneyland monorail train, more new pictures from atop the Hyperion Bridge...

It looks like all the pavement and sidewalks are now in. And it's so nice to see DCA has a proper American flag pole now, to proudly fly Old Glory and conduct late afternoon Flag Retreat ceremonies. The team that left that important detail out of DCA 1.0 should be sent before a House Subcommittee on Un-American Activities, in my opinion.

And some details of new signage going up on the sides of the Starbucks building...

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.c...hotos/23184248_2tVzc5#!i=1868595280&k=BVsTpLb

 

[sponono88]

The talented Gregg Cooper has already captured Buena Vista St through his lens! If you're not familiar with his work check out his Flickr photoset here - lots of eye candy from Disneyland:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cypress_phillies/

 

[disney fan 13]

Ha! :ROFLOL: Nice comparison. Never thought about it like that.


In defense of my beloved East Coast, there are plenty of Grove/Americana-like shopping/dining/entertainment districts over there…

CityPlace, West Palm Beach, FL

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Ha! I was just at CityPlace an hour ago!

 

[Californian Elitist]

The talented Gregg Cooper has already captured Buena Vista St through his lens! If you're not familiar with his work check out his Flickr photoset here - lots of eye candy from Disneyland:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cypress_phillies/

This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

 

[nemofinder22]

What has been revealed so far looks just fantastic!



From the Disney Food Blog some of the treats that will be at Clarabelles and Trolley Treats
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/...eats-clarabelles-ice-cream-opening-june-15th/

Clarabelle’s

Clarabelle’s will serve hand scooped ice cream as well as a new to the resort item; chocolate or vanilla bean hand dipped ice cream bars with various topping choices that include sprinkles, chocolate pearls, nuts, and drum roll please…. POP ROCKS!

Trolley Treats

Trolley Treats will be a one stop sweet shop offering all things yummy. There will be a candy kitchen on location, which is a first for DCA; and some specialty items are already in the making.

In addition to the classic sweets that are currently offered at Candy Palace, they will also be making signature fresh-made hand pulled taffy and a variety of homemade marshmallows!

See the link for some photos.

Great to see DCA get its own candy kitchen. The Goofy's Candy Co. taffy has always been gross so hopefully an in park made one will be good although Candy Palace's in house made items have never disappointed. A taffy kitchen also seems like a perfect fit for Paradise Pier one day perhaps...

I do wish Pooh's Conner and Marceline's would be more similar to Candy Palace and now Trolley Treats with a full fledged candy kitchen there's only so many items you can dip in chocolate.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Wow, Gregg is an AMAZING photographer! He captures Disneyland so well.

 

[Californian Elitist]

What has been revealed so far looks just fantastic!



From the Disney Food Blog some of the treats that will be at Clarabelles and Trolley Treats
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/...eats-clarabelles-ice-cream-opening-june-15th/

Clarabelle’s


Trolley Treats


See the link for some photos.

Great to see DCA get its own candy kitchen. The Goofy's Candy Co. taffy has always been gross so hopefully an in park made one will be good although Candy Palace's in house made items have never disappointed. A taffy kitchen also seems like a perfect fit for Paradise Pier one day perhaps...

I do wish Pooh's Conner and Marceline's would be more similar to Candy Palace and now Trolley Treats with a full fledged candy kitchen there's only so many items you can dip in chocolate.

The news just keeps getting better and better. The ice cream and the sweets so terrifically yummy, I can't wait.

 

[sponono88]

AP preview tickets for BVS and Cars Land are now for sale. Ticket prices vary from $50 to $500. The most expensive package includes a three-course meal at the Carthay, along with a presentation by either John Lassetter or Diane Disney!

See the full details here:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...rnia-adventure-park-experience-opportunities/

Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Experience

Ticket Cost: $50 per person (includes a 1-Day 1-Park Ticket to Disney California Adventure park for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders; valid admission ticket required for D23 members). Choose your preview times of 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR 1–5 p.m.

Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Experience Followed by a Private “World of Color” Show

Ticket Cost: $75 per person (includes a 1-Day 1-Park Ticket to Disney California Adventure park for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders; valid admission ticket required for D23 members). Choose your preview times of 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR 1–5 p.m., with a private viewing of “World of Color” at 11:15 p.m.

Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant, including Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Experience Followed by Private “World of Color” Show. Dinner on June 9 will feature the Disney Family, and dinner on June 10 will feature John Lasseter.

Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant includes a 3-course meal and a special wine presentation. Ticket Cost: $500 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
Dinner experience includes:
Experience Cars Land and Buena Vista Street from 6-11 p.m.
Preferred boarding on Radiator Springs Racers
Private “World of Color” show
Complimentary valet parking at Downtown Disney District (full validation will be provided)
Commemorative “Storytellers” statuette
June 9 dinners will feature a member of the Disney Family and representatives from The Walt Disney Family Museum
June 10 dinners will feature John Lasseter
1-Day 1-Park ticket to Disney California Adventure park valid for participant’s use on day of event purchased for D23 members and Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders

 

[NemoRocks78]

Got to check out Carthay's exterior and the fountain in person yesterday. Looks phenomenal!

They also played around with the signage, as you can see. I'm sure it'll always be changing.

Got a lunch ressie to eat in the restaurant on July 21st - can't wait.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Got to check out Carthay's exterior and the fountain in person yesterday. Looks phenomenal!

They also played around with the signage, as you can see. I'm sure it'll always be changing.

Got a lunch ressie to eat in the restaurant on July 21st - can't wait.

You got a great shot! Thanks for sharing and I hope you enjoy your time and meal on the 21st!

 

[sponono88]

D23 has a 4-part interview with Walt Disney Imagineers and the story behind Buena Vista Street (part 1 and 2 are now online). It's worth a read if you're curious about the creation and design of the park's new entrance:

Part 1: http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2012/05/imagineer-qa-buena-vista-street-part-1/

Part 2: http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2012/05/imagineer-qa-buena-vista-street-part-2/

 

[sponono88]

Let's take a look at what's new in BVS this week..

The Carthay marquee now features the restaurant logo and name:

A new sign for Elias and Co.:

And another one here:

Various rooftop billboards are appearing on top of some of the buildings:

A great new sign for Los Feliz Five and Dime

Only two weeks left!

Source: MintCrocodile

 

[Californian Elitist]

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!! These buildings look absolutely FABULOUS!!!! Exactly two weeks tomorrow!!!!

 

[sponono88]

Newlly installed trolley signs indicate the various stops along the way

Above the Sepulveda building, we see the administrative offices for the Red Car Trolley

New plants on the balcony of the Carthay Circle Restaurant

Chandeliers inside the Elias and Co. department store

source: Dateline Disneyland