DLR 2012 Refurbishments/Closures

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
02|20|12---03|05|12---Mark Twain Riverboat*


Completed or removed from list.
01|23|12---02|02|12---it’s a small world(holiday removal)
02|01|12---02|01|12---Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

Mark Twain Riverboat will go down a little bit after Columbia returns.

it's a small world returns today after closing to remove the holiday overlay

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters had a one day refurbishment.

See the first post for the whole current list.

A look at the Grizzly River Run refubishment

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-KpwBzwg/0/O/i-KpwBzwg-O.jpg http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-8g6z6HB/0/O/i-8g6z6HB-O.jpg

And incase you haven't been following the Matterhorn thread, here's the Matterhorn completely covered in scafolding and tarps.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-3Z4374S/0/O/i-3Z4374S-O.jpg

Photos by Mintcrocodile.
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2012/02/spending-groundhog-day-at-disneyland.html

 

[TP2000]

A look at the Grizzly River Run refubishment

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-KpwBzwg/0/O/i-KpwBzwg-O.jpg

Ah, it looks like Project Sparkle has arrived at Grizzly River Run!

Anaheim hasn't seen this much refurbishing and painting and sprucing up since before the 50th in '04-'05, and they were already keeping the place looking great the last five years!

And in 2004 the Anaheim parks were at their lowest level with the recent departure of Pressler and Cynthia Harriss, so there was a LOT of work to do back then. This time, it's just painting and polishing and plussing things that were already in good repair. An amazing Golden Age we are living in!

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
02|27|12---03|09|12---Monorail*

Completed or removed from list.
01|09|12---02|01|12---Redwood Challenge Creek Trail
01|09|12---02|04|12---Disneyana

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

The Monorail will be going down starting Feb 27

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail returned I forgot to include it in the last update.

Disneyana has also returned after a nearly month long refurbishment.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/2012/02-04-12/i-bpM9VhR/1/X3/IMG8302-X3.jpg http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/2012/02-04-12/i-wLdmjcj/1/X3/IMG8317-X3.jpg

Photos by Dateline Disneyland
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.c...04-12/21347420_6sVjxV#!i=1700327962&k=kLJPwzd


Also read somewhere that Goofy's Sky School will go down for most of April, and all of May. I forget where I saw this but if I find it I'll link it.

And from Al Lutz some info on the current Fantasmic! refurbishment.
http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc020812a.htm

What TDA has recently decided is that a special Leap Year Day Fantasmic! will be performed at 1:00AM, and this will be the first showing after this winter’s eight week rehab. This current Fantasmic! rehab is plussing up the lasers and adding more digital projections to the stage, plus tackling plenty of stagecraft maintenance and technical upgrading for the entire show, in addition to a big cosmetic rehab for the Sailing Ship Columbia that is used as Captain Hook’s pirate ship. The rehab timeline for both the show and the Columbia had to be scooted up just a few days to allow enough testing and rehearsal time in late February, but Fantasmic! will now be a key element of the overnight Leap Year party at Disneyland

 

[nemofinder22]

No updates to the first post but some smaller updates

DCA's Parade route-
Older parade lighting, speakers, and bubble machines seem to be disappearing, I'm still assuming for paint and upgrades(similar to the new ones Hollywood, Buena Vista Street, and Paradise Pier all recently received)

http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_image.php?update_dir=2012_02_10&page_id=19&num_image=1

http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_image.php?update_dir=2012_02_10&page_id=20&num_image=2

Speaking of speakers(what a pun! lol)
Paradise Pier's lamp posts are now sporting a new color, also note the speaker is currently missing, probably being painted)
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-8FLxNk3/0/O/i-8FLxNk3-O.jpg

Disneyland Railroad Tomorrowland Station
The station is now closed, probably for paint.
http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_update.php?page_id=65&update_dir=2012_02_10

Disney Animation
I can't confirm but this coming week Feb 13-15 will be closed.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
02|22|12---02|28|12---Blue Sky Cellar*


Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

Blue Sky Cellar will be going down again starting next week. I think this will end up being Blue Sky Cellar 5.0 or 6.0...





And a quick look at the current refurbishments

The repaving in front of Little Mermaid continues, quite a long time Mid Jan till March 1.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-3d4QFRn/0/O/i-3d4QFRn-O.jpg

Water for Grizzly River Run is stored at the Pacific Wharf has been drained.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-GV23Wp8/0/O/i-GV23Wp8-O.jpg

The former Blue Ribbon Bakery is now behind scaffolding and tarps.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-sqxBHKs/0/O/i-sqxBHKs-O.jpg

A completed section, towards the back of the Carnation Cafe.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-HD42zFX/0/O/i-HD42zFX-O.jpg

Matterhorn has been completely covered

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-vP8kW3m/0/O/i-vP8kW3m-O.jpg

Photos by Mintcrocodile, see the rest at his blog.
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-signs-of-progress-at-disneyland.html

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
08|01|11---00|00|00---Monorail(Opens at 10am Monday-Friday)
01|05|12---02|27|12---Refreshment Corner*
01|05|12---Closed------Blue Ribbon Bakery
01|00|12---05|00|12---Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor*
01|00|12---Spring------Candy Palace
01|00|12---07|13|12---Carnation Cafe*
01|09|12---06|14|12---Matterhorn Bobsleds
01|09|12---03|02|12---Fantasmic!
02|20|12---03|05|12---Mark Twain Riverboat
02|27|12---03|09|12---Monorail
03|06|12---03|08|12---King Arthur Carrousel
02|27|12---03|02|12---Donald's Boat*
02|27|12---03|09|12---Pluto's Dog House*
02|27|12---03|02|12---Star Tours(Reduced capacity)*
03|05|12---03|08|12---Star Tours(Reduced capacity)*
04|30|12---05|28|12---Frontierland Shooting Exposition*
05|07|12---05|10|12---Enchanted Tiki Room *


Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
08|01|11---Summer---Engine-Ears Toys/Baker's Field Bakery/Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream(part of the Buena Vista Street renovation)
08|29|11---Summer---Greetings From California(part of the Buena Vista Street renovation)
01|30|12---03|09|12---Grizzly River Run
02|22|12---02|28|12---Blue Sky Cellar
04|09|12---05|30|12---Cove Bar*
04|09|12---06|01|12---Goofy's Sky School*



Completed or removed from list.
01|09|12---02|21|12---Sailing Ship Columbia

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

A big update, so a little different today.

Recently closed for refurbishment-

• Mark Twain
• Blue Sky Cellar

For more on the Blue Sky Cellar refurbishment-
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=833087


Main Street Dinning- updates to the dates

• Refreshment Corner has been pushed back a few more days and will reopen the week of Feb 27. No changes to the menu
• Gibson Girl Ice Cream will return in May
• Carnation Cafe has a return date of July 14.

Recently added to the list a few surprises in this bunch.

• Donald's Boat
• Pluto's Dog House
• Star Tours(Reduced capacity)
• Frontierland Shooting Exposition
• Enchanted Tiki Room
• Cove Bar
• Goofy's Sky School

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
02|27|12---03|09|12---Monorail
02|27|12---03|02|12---Donald's Boat
02|27|12---03|09|12---Pluto's Dog House
02|27|12---03|02|12---Star Tours(Reduced capacity)


Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

Recently closed for refurbishment-

• Monorail
• Donald's Boat
• Pluto's Dog House(dinning facility)
• Star Tours(Reduced capacity)

Rumors of upcoming refurbishments this fall

• Fantasyland Theater- Late summer 2012
• Carnation Gardens(renovation to Fantasy Farie)- Late Aug 2012
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- Late Aug 2012(multi month)
• Indiana Jones- Fall 2012(2 months)

http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al022112a.htm

There was a timetable that had Alice In Wonderland closing at the end of this summer, but that also may be pushed back due to two other big projects. Once the Matterhorn reopens in mid June, they’ll try to get through this summer without any rehabs planned for Disneyland. But by late August two big attractions will need to close for a long rehab; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the Fantasyland Theater. The rehab at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will last for months and is largely a technical and hardware one, with the old ride control system still based on its 1979 ancestry completely replaced with 21st century technology.

In late summer the Fantasyland “WonderBra” Theater will also be closed as WDI moves in to remake that space into a more formal set-up with upgraded stage facilities that also mesh better with its Fantasyland surroundings. Late August is also the current timetable for shutting down the Carnation Plaza Gardens area to begin its remake into the newest version of Princess Fantasy Faire. That timing coincides with a similar project out at Walt Disney World, where they’ll be closing their Snow White dark ride to install a smaller and less ambitious version of what Disneyland is getting. But some of the set pieces and interactive technology tricks to be used in the Faire will be shared on both coasts, so it’s a project that is being paired together to shave some costs off both locations.

And with a planned two month rehab for Indiana Jones this fall, plus the usual Holiday overlay rehabs and crazy crowds expected through all of 2012, that Alice In Wonderland rehab just keeps getting bounced all over the calendar.

 

[nemofinder22]

Completed or removed from list.
01|05|12---02|27|12---Refreshment Corner
01|09|12---03|02|12---Fantasmic!
02|27|12---03|02|12---Donald's Boat
02|27|12---03|02|12---Star Tours(Reduced capacity)
02|22|12---02|28|12---Blue Sky Cellar

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

Refreshment Corner has returned no changes to the menu.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-gWTQcnK/0/O/i-gWTQcnK-O.jpg

Fantasmic! returned at 1am during "One More, Disney Day." No major changes some lighting changes, Murphy looks much better, and no Mark Twain till it returns from refurbishment.
[youtube]cKpeFA6OaXU[/youtube]

Star Tours should be back at normal capacity this weekend, and will drop again during the upcoming week.

Donald's boat is back

Disneyland Railroad's Tomorrowland Station is down till March 10th.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-Tv2VGsS/0/O/i-Tv2VGsS-O.jpg

Blue Sky Cellar returned on Feb 29th featuring "The Road to Cars Land"

Photo updates for the new exhibit can be found here-
http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_update.php?page_id=27&update_dir=2012_03_02

http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2012/03/blue-sky-cellar-road-to-cars-land.html

Work continues on the former Blue Ribbon Bakery.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-DXZjsZD/0/O/i-DXZjsZD-O.jpg

High winds this weekend caused they to fold up the tarps, so a look at the work being done.
http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_image.php?update_dir=2012_03_02&page_id=60&num_image=3


Pacific Wharf bridge is out for repainting

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-4jfgmXQ/0/O/i-4jfgmXQ-O.jpg http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-VtdzJGM/0/O/i-VtdzJGM-O.jpg

Photo's above by Mintcrocodile,
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2012/03/day-after-one-more-disney-day-at.html

Pixar Play Parade which returns in late spring is currently casting this weekend for male and female dancers. A few weeks ago they were looking for acrobats.

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking female performers with strong dancing skills, and costumed Character performers for Pixar Play Parade, an exciting and high-energy parade that winds its way through the heart of Disney California Adventure® Park.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
08|01|11---06|15|12---Engine-Ears Toys/Baker's Field Bakery/Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream(part of the Buena Vista Street renovation)
08|29|11---06|15|12---Greetings From California(part of the Buena Vista Street renovation)
01|30|12---03|10|12---Grizzly River Run
06|14|12---06|14|12---Disney California Adventure(Park Closed)



Completed or removed from list.

02|20|12---03|05|12---Mark Twain Riverboat
02|27|12---03|09|12---Monorail
02|27|12---03|09|12---Pluto's Dog House
03|05|12---03|08|12---Star Tours(Reduced capacity)
03|06|12---03|08|12---King Arthur Carrousel

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

Buena Vista Street and Cars Land both have an official grand opening date of June 15, 2012

Disney California Adventure will be closed on June 14, 2012 for a media day

Recently reopened from refurbishment-

• Mark Twain
• Monorail
• Pluto's Dog House
• Star Tours(back to full capacity)
• King Arthur Carrousel

Grizzly River Run's lift hill building looks quite nice after its refurbishment

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-2psDbsX/0/O/i-2psDbsX-O.jpg

Hollywood is experiencing a bunch of facade refurbishments

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-RVX8hb5/0/O/i-RVX8hb5-O.jpg http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-HWvzSb9/0/O/i-HWvzSb9-O.jpg

Pacific Wharf bridge is back

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-4656bxx/0/O/i-4656bxx-O.jpg

Parade lights are slowly returning to the route

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-6SHTGtK/0/O/i-6SHTGtK-O.jpg

Matterhorn's new color scheme looks great!

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-w6gzbHR/0/O/i-w6gzbHR-O.jpg

Photos above by Mintcrocodile.
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2012/03/exposure-starting-to-take-place-at.html

 

[wild01ride]

Grizzly River Run's reopening must have been pushed back again.
The water was back yesterday with the rafts queque'd in the River last night.
Today the water's flowing and the load carousel is turning, but the attraction is still closed with no rafts running currently.
Interestingly, there doesn't seem to be any activity around either unless it's all behind the scenes.
Anywho, looks like it shouldn't be too long before it's operating again.

 

[wild01ride]

UPDATE: They just sent a raft through on a "dry run".:ROFLOL:
Maybe a late afternoon opening??? (yesterday would've been a lot more refreshing!)

 

[TP2000]

I'm interested to see what Grizzly River Run looks like when you are on the ride. All of the buildings in and around the ride have received big cosmetic upgrades/rethemes during this rehab as part of Project Sparkle.

Grizzly went from being a run-down mining and timber operation taken over by hipsters in 2001 who were into "extreme sports" that were so fashionable in the late 1990's, to a more themed version of a late 1940's/early 1950's working mining and timber company that could have been seen in one of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventure films circa 1950.

Grizzly River Run when it was run-down and taken over by late 90's hipsters:

Grizzly River Run now that it's set in a working mining and timber operation, circa 1950.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.c...11-12/21879341_s6Qmgw#!i=1744642416&k=FLQvXBh

 

[wild01ride]

Great comparison shots!
I knew that the golden color of the mill/lift building looked new, but then again, I'm so out of touch with the intricate details at DLR that I questioned myself.
Great to see the results of the refurb and all of the great plus-ing!

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
08|01|11---00|00|00 and 03|10|12---03|24|12---Monorail(Opens at 10am)

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
04|30|12---05|03|12---Ariel's Grotto Restaurant*

Completed or removed from list.

01|30|12---03|10|12---Grizzly River Run

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

It seems some of the Monorail delayed opening info is dated, the most current has it delayed opening through March 10.

Ariel's Grotto the restaurant will have a very short closure, short compared to the Cove Bar.

Grizzly River Run's reopening must have been pushed back again.
The water was back yesterday with the rafts queque'd in the River last night.
Today the water's flowing and the load carousel is turning, but the attraction is still closed with no rafts running currently.
Interestingly, there doesn't seem to be any activity around either unless it's all behind the scenes.
Anywho, looks like it shouldn't be too long before it's operating again.

I believe it was pushed back a few days, it should have opened today.

And what a difference a new paint color does the all the buildings for Grizzly it looks much better than before.

 

[nemofinder22]

No new updates to the first post but I've heard that Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade, and Candy Palace will reopen on April 26.

Also the Cove Bar refurbishment dates changed and is now closed and will now reopen on May 26.


The Disney Parks Blog has a few news worthy things

Welte Orchestrion Restoration
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...d-history-the-main-street-arcade-orchestrion/

Fans of the Main Street Arcade are familiar with its Welte Orchestrion – the large self-playing pipe organ that has entertained guests for decades. While the arcade is closed as part of the current Main Street, U.S.A., refurbishments, the Disneyland Electromechanical team is taking the opportunity to perform maintenance on this impressive instrument – which is older than the park itself. But you might be surprised at what is found inside …

ElecTRONica Closing Date
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-crew-challenge-begins/?utm_source=feedburner

The computerized civilization known as ElecTRONica is about to be deactivated! For its own cyber-survival, the portal to ElecTRONica will close April 15. Don’t miss your final opportunity to step into the Grid and experience the exciting nighttime world of Tron City before the ultimate “End of Line.”

Edit-

Monsters Inc. Mike and Sully to the Rescue's facade is getting work done, probably just a repaint. The ride it self is still open.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-PJ4mGhq/0/O/i-PJ4mGhq-O.jpg

Blue Ribbon Bakery continues its conversion to Carnation Cafe's indoor seating. Slowly showing off a new paint job and new colors, it was previously blue, now red.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-xzL6PWF/0/O/i-xzL6PWF-O.jpg

Matterhorn's new color is also looking quite amazing.

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-2xhFX9k/0/O/i-2xhFX9k-O.jpg

Above photos by Mintcrocodile.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
05|01|12---05|02|12---Indiana Jones Adventure*

Current/Upcoming Winter 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
03|19|12---05|30|12---Cove Bar

Grand Openings
06|15|12---Buena Vista Street
06|15|12---Cars Land
06|15|12---Mad T Party

No solid dates yet.
06|00|12---Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
00|00|12---Pixar Play Parade

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

Indiana Jones Adventure has a minor 2 day refurbishment coming up, rumors say it will experience a 2 month refurbishment this fall.

Cove Bar is closed till June.

Grand opening dates(Buena Vista Street, Cars Land and Mad T Party) have been known for some time but I finally put them on the list(similar to last years grand openings)

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop and Pixar Play Parade have no set opening dates yet most likely around the same time as all the other June 15th festivities.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-

05|02|12---05|02|12---Blue Bayou*

Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
05|07|12---05|17|12---Goofy's Sky School*
04|16|12---04|22|12---Redwood Creek Challenge Trail*
04|23|12---04|26|12---Silly Symphony Swings*
04|30|12---05|03|12---The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure*

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

The following have been added to the refurbishment list
Blue Bayou
Goofy's Sky School has a date change it was 04|09|12---06|01|12 now it's a smaller 10 day.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Silly Symphony Swings
The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure

About The Little Mermaid refurbishment-
http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al040312a.htm

There’s other good news arriving even earlier this spring, as the Little Mermaid ride is now scheduled to close for rehab for the first week of May. John Lasseter has bought off on the plans to rework some of the weak links in the ride (he doesn’t just care about Anaheim’s Pixar rides), and the updated attraction should open by Saturday, May 5th. As we noted before, new hand-drawn animation of Ariel is coming to the projection screens near the beginning and end of the ride, and the computer animation has now been scrapped for the Florida version as well. Additional projection bubble effects are being added in the descent and ascent tunnels, and reworked lighting and additional props are being added to the Under The Sea and Kiss The Girl scenes. And, most noticeably, a new animatronic hairdo will be installed on the swimming Ariel figure in the middle of the ride, erasing her similarity to a Soft-Serve ice cream cone.

Other news

Fireworks are swapping out earlier this year. Magical takes over for the summer a bit eariler this year returning on May 11th. Remember... Dreams Come True has its last showing till fall(assuming we stay on this firework rotation)on May 6th.

Fantasy Faire construction is expected to start on April 30th. The Jump, Jive, Boggie Swing Party no longer appears on the schedule after that date.

Disney Dance Crew has its last performance on April 26th

ElecTRONica ends this Sunday April 15.

The Magic, The Memories and You! romance segment also ends on April 15. The show will still be around with an update for summer. Can't the show just go away.

 

[wild01ride]

The Magic, The Memories and You! ...Can't the show just go away.

So, I admit, I have never witnessed the 'regular' "The Magic, The Memories and You" at Disneyland, however, I have seen the Christmas version.
Furthermore, I've witnessed the one displayed on Cinderella Castle both during the Christmas season and otherwise. Of course, the show at WDW is breathtaking and has some incredible effects, mostly due to the sheer size of the castle.
Anyhow, I'm wondering why all the hate for the DL "MM&Y"? Clearly, the scale of the Disneyland Small World facade pales in comparison to Cinderella Castle in WDW, but the concept and effects are impressive from my perspective, which is a non-Disneyland-frequenter. I can imagine that a local AP holder (I am actually an AP holder, but live about 1900mi. away), who frequents the park may not be thoroughly impressed by "MM&Y" on a regular basis, but I would imagine that a non-regular guest may appreciate the show.
Anyhow, nemofinder, I genuinely enjoy and appreciate your regular updates and info, but I'm just not understanding the bad press for MM&Y?! :shrug:

:wave:

 

[nemofinder22]

So, I admit, I have never witnessed the 'regular' "The Magic, The Memories and You" at Disneyland, however, I have seen the Christmas version.
Furthermore, I've witnessed the one displayed on Cinderella Castle both during the Christmas season and otherwise. Of course, the show at WDW is breathtaking and has some incredible effects, mostly due to the sheer size of the castle.

Anyhow, I'm wondering why all the hate for the DL "MM&Y"? Clearly, the scale of the Disneyland Small World facade pales in comparison to Cinderella Castle in WDW, but the concept and effects are impressive from my perspective, which is a non-Disneyland-frequenter. I can imagine that a local AP holder (I am actually an AP holder, but live about 1900mi. away), who frequents the park may not be thoroughly impressed by "MM&Y" on a regular basis, but I would imagine that a non-regular guest may appreciate the show.
Anyhow, nemofinder, I genuinely enjoy and appreciate your regular updates and info, but I'm just not understanding the bad press for MM&Y?! :shrug:

:wave:

Visuals absolutely impressive. Having seen both(oddly I frequent WDW even though I hardly post up there :lol a few times I'm not the biggest fan. I thought the DL one left when "Let the Memories Begin float" got the boot.

For me personally it's because the projection mapping on the small world facade is getting over used starting with it's first use of them in 2005 for Remember and then the Christmas projection show, and Believe. Then Wintertime Enchantment, Magical, Halloween Screams, and The Magic, The Memories and You! Plus the Small World facade being so flat it's like watching a movie.

I guess what I'm saying is that projection based shows I don't care for, but the projections mixed with a variety of effects fireworks, lights, search lights, lasers, fire, fountains, mist screens, performers, props, whatever else they can think of all work very well together.

Glad you enjoy the updates!!! and glad you post in the DLR section!


A quick update
Carnation Gardens now has an official closing date
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-to-new-fantasy-faire-experience-on-april-30/

This transformation will begin with the closing of Carnation Plaza Gardens at the end of the Disneyland park operating day on April 30. There are three more chances for Disneyland park guests to enjoy the Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party at Carnation Plaza Gardens before it closes:
April 14 – featuring Doc Anello & the Swing Machine
April 21 – featuring Stompy Jones
April 28 – featuring Swingtown
And starting May 5, Disneyland Resort guests can keep on dancing each Saturday night when the Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party continues at the Westside Stage in the Downtown Disney District.

 

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Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
04|16|12---04|22|12---Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is down again this year.

Pixar Play Parade has an official return date of June 15th although reports say it will "soft open" on June 1st.