Disneyland announces an opening date for its new Pixar Pier - June 23rd

[Darkbeer1]

https://www.ocregister.com/2018/02/11/disneyland-announces-an-opening-date-for-its-new-pixar-pier/

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Disney announced Sunday that the much-anticipated opening of Pixar Pier is set for June 23, offering a new look at a part of Anaheim’s Disney California Adventure that has been closed since Jan. 8.

Park officials wanted to ensure the area is opened as the busy summer season kicks off. A preview of the new area will begin April 13, when the park will hold its first “Pixar Fest” event.

Sunday’s announcement was made by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek at the D23 Expo Japan 2018, along with intriguing looks at projects underway at other parks worldwide.<<

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The following attractions are currently closed and being incorporated into the new Pixar Pier:

California Screamin’ (Will become the Incredicoaster)
Mickey’s Fun Wheel (Getting new Pixar theming)
Games of the Boardwalk
Sideshow Shirts
Ariel’s Grotto (A new restaurant will open here)
Cove Bar (A new lounge will be here)
Treasures in Paradise (merchandise shop)
Paradise Pier Ice Cream Co.

Still open for business (will become a new area called Paradise Park)

Silly Symphony Swings
Jumping Jellyfish
Goofy’s Sky Schoool
Golden Zephyr
Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
King Triton Carousel
Toy Story Midway Mania!<<

Looks like the project got delayed, as the goal to open for summer promotions is a May date.

And the other local parks are ahead of schedule.

Knott's Hangtime track is completed, and is about to start testing ride vehicles. Sky Cabin reopened on Saturday. Hoping for a Spring Break opening, two months ahead of schedule.

SeaWorld is on a similar track, Electric Eel's track is completed and ready for vehicle testing. Once again, looking at Spring Break barring issues during testing.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is on schedule for a May opening for CraZanity

LEGOLAND is on schedule for its May opening of Deep Sea Adventure.

Universal Studios Hollywood is on schedule on DreamWorks Theater.

May is important, as that is when the parks spend a lot of their marketing budget to attract summer guests,

 

[Darkbeer1]

Also, abit more info from the article...

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Although a new hotel is being designed for Anaheim, it won’t get the same type of Star Wars-themed hotel being planned for Orlando, which will “combine a luxury resort with complete immersion into an authentic Star Wars story (that will be) seamlessly connected to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.,” according to a prepared statement from the expo.

Disney’s use of Marvel super heroes at its parks will continue to expand worldwide, possibly a sign of things to come at the Disneyland Resort as well.

Plans are underway to create a “Marvel Super Hero universe” at Disneyland Paris, and the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be rethemed with Iron Man and the Avengers. Disney’s Hotel New York will feature The Art of Marvel in 2020. And an entire Marvel themed area is slated for Hong Kong Disneyland.<<

 

[brb1006]

You mean D23 Japan?

 

[TP2000]

Remind me to avoid the greater Anaheim area the weekend of June 23rd. The AP madness will be intense.

 

[Rich T]

This is the least excited I've been for a DLR project since Videopolis.

 

[Disney Irish]

Remind me to avoid the greater Anaheim area the weekend of June 23rd. The AP madness will be intense.

Isn't June when the lower tiers are beginning their summer block outs?

Edit: Yes, the SoCal passes begin their block outs June 8th and end August 20th. So only the Deluxe and Signature passes will be able to go to the opening.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Remind me to avoid the greater Anaheim area the weekend of June 23rd. The AP madness will be intense.

So Cal APs last day is June 28th before the summer blockout. SoCal Selects is June 7th, so their first chance is August 20th.

Deluxe's are only blocked out on Saturdays. Surprised to see they can attend on July 4th (A Wednesday in 2018).

 

[Californian Elitist]

This is the least excited I've been for a DLR project since Videopolis.

Agreed. Literally not a hint of excitement.

 

[Disney Irish]

I will admit I'm pretty blah on this as well. Though I will say I'm kind of excited to see what they do for the Incredicoaster. I know some are not happy about it, but I think it'll be interesting.

 

[nevol]

I will admit I'm pretty blah on this as well. Though I will say I'm kind of excited to see what they do for the Incredicoaster. I know some are not happy about it, but I think it'll be interesting.

incredible hulk coaster tunnels + monsters inc and sarcastic

 

[Disney Irish]

incredible hulk coaster tunnels + monsters inc and sarcastic

Not sure whether that means you like it, or are trying to give a book report on it without much substance.

 

[Ismael Flores]

https://www.ocregister.com/2018/02/11/disneyland-announces-an-opening-date-for-its-new-pixar-pier/

Knott's Hangtime track is completed, and is about to start testing ride vehicles. Sky Cabin reopened on Saturday. Hoping for a Spring Break opening, two months ahead of schedule.

Any idea of knotts will get their together and open sol spin and xcelerator? seems like sol spin is always closed and xcelerator is just sitting there fading for over a year. You would think that with a new coaster opening they would want to have the park up and running properly for the media or at least paint it while it waits for whatever part and money they need to get it up and running

 

[Darkbeer1]

Sol Spin is a lost cause due to Manufacturer problems. There is a legal issue that needs to be resolved.

A new launch cable has been ordered for Xcelerator, and is expected to be up and running by April.

Yes, Knott's/Cedar Fair was doing a money dance on Xcelerator to get the costs to a specific time frame for budget reasons.

And remember, it isn't just the cost of the ride, there are the costs of operating it, including labor.

There are projects around the park between February 26th and March 15th scheduled to address touching up things. (Between the two scheduled special celebrations).