DLR 2012 Refurbishments/Closures

nemofinder22

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
01|05|12---05|02|12---Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor*
01|05|12---05|02|12---Candy Palace*
01|05|12---05|02|12---Penny Arcade*



Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
05|13|12---05|18|12---Princess Dot Puddle Park*

Completed or removed from list.

04|16|12---04|22|12---Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
04|23|12---04|26|12---Silly Symphony Swings


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



Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Candy Palace, and Penny Arcade re-open on May 2.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...y-arcade-to-re-open-may-2-at-disneyland-park/
At the new, expanded candy kitchen inside Candy Palace, you will be able to watch our talented team of Candy Makers create some of your favorite sweet treats right before your eyes. Gourmet and caramel apples, toffee, fudge and other candy classics will line the shelves of this opulent turn-of-the-century location. Take a look at some of the new, special details guests will find at Candy Palace:

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Next door, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor has undergone a transformation to make your ice cream experience easier and more convenient. With more registers and scooping space, you will be able to get your ice cream fix quicker than ever before!

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And you Penny Arcade fans will be pleased to know that the arcade will also re-open on May 2 alongside Candy Palace and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor.
Be sure to see the link for photos of one of the most detailed exit signs I've ever seen.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...y-arcade-to-re-open-may-2-at-disneyland-park/



Princess Dot Puddle Park has been added to the list

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and Silly Symphony Swings have returned for there week long refurbishments.

"Pixar Pals! Monster Mayhem" and "Pixar Pals! The Incredibles: Heroes in Training" come to a close this weekend. As the Pixar Play Parade is set to return officially on June 15.


A look at the Main Street refurbishments
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Above photos by Mintcrocodile.
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2012/04/showers-of-sun-at-disneyland-resort.html

See the first post for the full refurbishment list.
 

nemofinder22

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|30|12---05|28|12---Frontierland Shooting Exposition
05|01|12---05|02|12---Indiana Jones Adventure



Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
04|30|12---05|03|12---Ariel's Grotto Restaurant
04|30|12---05|03|12---The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure

Frontierland Shooting Exposition is now closed through May

Indiana Jones Adventure is closed for 2 days

Ariel's Grotto Restaurant is closed for a week, the Cove Bar is also closed till the end of the month

The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure is closed for refurbishment and will have some changes.

http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2012/04/30/disneys-little-mermaid-ride-will-undergo-changes/111668/
“Ariel will receive a new, floating hairdo in the ‘Under the Sea’ scene, and two instances of computer-generated animation in the descent and ascent scenes of the attraction will be replaced with animation sequences from Walt Disney Animation Studios, depicting Ariel as guests remember seeing her in the motion picture – the way they know and love her,” said Kevin Rafferty Jr., a Disneyland Resort spokesman. “With every new attraction, we listen to guest feedback and are always looking at the best ways to tell a great story.”



In Entertainment News
Pixar Pals! "Monster Mayhem" and "Heroes in Training" have both come to a close.

Disney Dance Crew should be gone

Carnation Plaza Gardens should be closed by now as it will be converted in to Fantasy Faire, swing dancing on Saturday nights will be temporarily moved to DTD and will return to the same place once Fantasy Faire opens.

Remember... Dreams Come True is now dark till fall as Magical returns this weekend.


DownTown Disney
If you havent't been following the DTD thread, there's a quick run down.

La Brea Bakery is undergoing a massive refurbishment and improvements
LEGO's newly refurbished store just reopened
Earl of Sandwich is replacing Compass Books
WonderGround Gallery I believe replaces Island Charters
Sunglass Icon is closed for refurbishment
Uva Bar is closed for refurbishment

Upcoming Events
May 3--- Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree opens
May 10- Alice Davis window dedication
 

WDIJake

New Member
Nooooooo!!!!!

NNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!! This can't be happening. My grandma, aunt, sister and I are taking a trip to the Disneyland Resort on the 11th and 12th. I'm leaving on the day Cars Land opens. That really sucks! Also, I'm sad/angry because I won't be able to ride the Matterhorn. I guess I'm out of luck :cry:. Too bad. I'll just have to come back now won't I :sohappy:?!
 

wild01ride

Well-Known Member
Too bad the Cove Bar is closed until the end of the month! :(
I always love relaxing there and enjoying the view overlooking Paradise Bay!

Thank goodness for the Wharf!
 

nemofinder22

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Completed or removed from list.

05|01|12---05|02|12---Indiana Jones Adventure
05|02|12---05|02|12---Blue Bayou
04|30|12---05|03|12---Ariel's Grotto Restaurant
04|30|12---05|03|12---The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure
01|05|12---05|02|12---Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
01|05|12---05|02|12---Candy Palace
01|05|12---05|02|12---Penny Arcade


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

The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure has returned with some changes most notably the Ariel in the "Under the Sea" section. As well as a change out of animation from CGI to hand.

More can be seen here.
http://micechat.com/forums/disneyla...e-mermaid-ariels-new-hair.html#post1056750965

And video from Micechat.
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Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Returned with a completely redone interior with an expanded counter, more registers and an area to watch waffle cones being made.

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Penny Arcade
Got a nice refresh lost a handful of the games but it still looks very nice.
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Candy Palace
The candy kitchen was expanded significantly, also taking over the indoor seating from Coke Corner. The interior was completely redone as well.

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The expanded candy kitchen area.
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Former indoor seating area.
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Tomorrowland Terrace
New menu screens have popped up at Tomorrowland Terrace. They look great and have that Star Tours look.
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-NGTt9cX/0/O/i-NGTt9cX-O.jpg

Frontierland Shooting Exposition continues its refurbishment.
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All photos by Mintcrocodile
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2012/05/oswalds-some-sweets-and-jamboree.html


Main Street
So over the years Main Street has seen significant amounts of updating and replacing not just exterior paint but complete renovations.

-Strollers condensed with DCA and moved just outside the gate
-Disney Gallery replaced the Bank Of Main Street
-Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln new show, and pre show
-Magic Shop closed and reopened under a 3rd party operator
-Disneyana updated interior
-Disney Clothiers updated interior
-Emporium updated interior and new layout
-Fortuosity Shop replaced New Century Timepieces and recived a new look and layout.
-Carnation Cafe is currently closed
-Blue Ribbon Bakery is now gone and will be indoor seating for Carnation Cafe.
-Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor updated interior and new layout
-Penny Arcade updated interior and new layout
-Candy Palace updated interior and new layout
-Jolly Holiday Bakery replaced the AP Processing Center
-Plaza Inn was completely redone back in 2000
-Main Street has been repaved

It's great to see Main Street set for the next 50 years.
 

nemofinder22

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Original Poster
Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|30|12---00|00|13---Carnation Plaza Gardens renovation to Fantasy Faire
05|07|12---05|10|12---Enchanted Tiki Room


Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
05|07|12---05|17|12---Goofy's Sky School

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

Carnation Plaza Gardens has been added to the list, as the area will be redeveloped into Fantasy Faire opening in "winter 2013"

Enchanted Tiki Room is now closed for a few days

Goofy's Sky School is now closed as well.
 

nemofinder22

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Original Poster
Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
01|05|12---06|13|12---Carnation Cafe

Completed or removed from list.
05|07|12---05|10|12---Enchanted Tiki Room


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

Carnation Cafe has a reopening date of June 13th. See below for the link and a look at some of the new menu items.

Tiki Room has returned

From Disneyland.com a notice about DCA's closure on June 14th.
On June 14th, Disney California Adventure Park will be closed to accommodate a media preview and to make final preparations for its reopening. Disneyland Park, Downtown Disney District, and the Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open on that day, so you can play.

Carnation Cafe reopens June 13th. I guess someone didn't get the memo about the 15th.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/carnation-cafe-reopens-june-13-at-disneyland-park/

I know right! :ROFLOL: Good to see it finally return!
 

wendysmom

Active Member
While looking at the park hours for June, I didn't see Spectromagic mentioned. Is it not running out in Disneyland? Thanks!:wave:
 

wendysmom

Active Member
SpectroMagic has never run at Disneyland - just the Main Street Electrical Parade (which is no longer there). :wave:

Wow, was I mistaken! I thought since WDW got MSEP, Disneyland had Spectromagic! That certainly explains why it wasn't listed! :lol: Thanks for your quick reply!
 

nemofinder22

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Completed or removed from list.
04|30|12---05|28|12---Frontierland Shooting Exposition
03|19|12---05|30|12---Cove Bar
05|07|12---05|17|12---Goofy's Sky School
05|13|12---05|18|12---Princess Dot Puddle Park


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

Frontierland Shooting Exposition has returned nothing noticeable except a new over hang, and fresh paint.

Cove Bar has returned with a nicely redone retheme, it now sports wood paneling, "vintage" signs and pictures, new lighting fixtures, new bar, and new seating and tables.

Goofy's Sky School and Princess Dot Puddle Park both returned as well but nothing noticeable.

At this point I think we're just awaiting the completion of Project Sparkle, Buena Vista Street and Cars Land.

Don't forget DCA is closed to the public on June 14th!
 

nemofinder22

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Original Poster
Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|30|12---00|00|13---Carnation Plaza Gardens renovation to Fantasy Faire

Current/Upcoming Summer 2012 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
06|14|12---06|14|12---Disney California Adventure(Park Closed)

Completed or removed from list.
01|05|12---Closed------Blue Ribbon Bakery
01|05|12---06|13|12---Carnation Cafe
01|09|12---06|14|12---Matterhorn Bobsleds
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)
Blue=Current
Grey=Completed, Removed
*=recently added

With all the Cars Land excitment heres a quick update to the refurbishment thread,

DCA is closed today it reopens tomorrow.

Carnation Cafe has returned looking better than ever with an expanded indoor seating.

Matterhorn Bobsleds return tomorrow with its new sleds after a 6 month refurbishment.

Buena Vista Street opens tomorrow.

I think we've completed all the refurbishments for the time being the next round starts in late Aug when Haunted Mansion goes down. Halloween Time starts on Sept 14th this year. Stay tuned and I'll find some pictures of Carnation Cafe when I get a chance. :)
 

nemofinder22

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No new refurbishments but a few noteworthy things

Halloween Time runs Sept 14-Oct 31st this year.
My guess for the Halloween overlay conversions are...

08|27|12---09|13|12---Haunted Mansion
09|10|12---09|13|12---Space Mountain
09|10|12---09|13|12---Big Thunder Ranch

Carnation Cafe- Re-opened on June 13th with an expanded indoor dinning room and a nice general refreshing.

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Above photos by Dateline Disneyland
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Main Street Dinning Refurbishment
OC Register is reporting the cost of the Carnation Cafe, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade and Candy Palace refurbishments cost 8.4 million dollars! I would have to assume that Jolly Holiday Bakery was part of that budget.

http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/candy-361681-cafe-disneyland.html
Disneyland remodeled shops and restaurants mostly to create more walking and elbow room; patrons often spilled out the door to line up for ice cream or crowd up to buy peanut brittle and candy apples. The project cost at least $8.4 million, according to city documents.

Disneyland did a great job with the refurbishment bringing the place up to date in a beautiful way.
 

nemofinder22

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Those dates for the conversions are just my personal guesses. :) I can't wait till HMH returns one of my favorite seasonal offerings!
 

Californian Elitist

Well-Known Member
Well that's ok too! HMH is one of my favorites too! The entire Halloween season at the resort is great. I can't wait for that big pumpkin too. Are you going to one of the Halloween parties?
 

nemofinder22

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Original Poster
I'm hoping to get to one of the parties, I really want to see Halloween Screams in person, I love a good flying character!
 

Californian Elitist

Well-Known Member
I'm hoping and planning on going to one of the parties as well. The fireworks are so awesome, especially Zero and the Hellfire section. Hope you get to go!
 

Furiated

Well-Known Member
No new refurbishments but a few noteworthy things

Halloween Time runs Sept 14-Oct 31st this year.
My guess for the Halloween overlay conversions are...

08|27|12---09|13|12---Haunted Mansion
09|10|12---09|13|12---Space Mountain
09|10|12---09|13|12---Big Thunder Ranch

These dates are what I am extremely interested in. I will be at DLR Sept 23-25 with someone who has never seen Ghost Galaxy or Haunted Mansion Holiday, so I'm really hoping both will be up and running by then.

Do we know when DLR usually announces the official closure dates for installing the holiday overlays?
 

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