Californian Elitist
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Matterhorn will be down starting April 16th through the 19th, then down again on the 23rd, for testing.
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DLR 2013 Refurbishments and Closures
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Cosmic Commando
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...testing new sleds?
Californian Elitist
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...testing new sleds?
Gosh, I hope so. I can't stand the new sleds. Bring the old ones back!
Cosmic Commando
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It would certainly say encouraging things about TDA. They fixed the somewhat minor problems with Mermaid after opening, and these sleds are pretty much universally panned. It's a big problem! Rides aren't like movies... you can tinker with them and you're not stuck with your mistakes. There's a quote out there by that guy (Walt Disney) saying something to that effect.
Edit: Oh, and little kids 35" and up (I've heard there wasn't even a height req back in the day) rode the Matterhorn for 50 years, and now with these masterpiece of engineering sleds, you have to be 42" all of a sudden to ride the same exact ride?!?!? What's up with that?
Californian Elitist
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It would certainly say encouraging things about TDA. They fixed the somewhat minor problems with Mermaid after opening, and these sleds are pretty much universally panned. It's a big problem! Rides aren't like movies... you can tinker with them and you're not stuck with your mistakes. There's a quote out there by that guy (Walt Disney) saying something to that effect.
Edit: Oh, and little kids 35" and up (I've heard there wasn't even a height req back in the day) rode the Matterhorn for 50 years, and now with these masterpiece of engineering sleds, you have to be 42" all of a sudden to ride the same exact ride?!?!? What's up with that?
Yep. If they switch the sleds, I will be quite happy with TDA. I won't get my hopes up, though. It's beyond a problem. This ride is still my favorite, but the new sleds force you to sit a certain way and it feels awkward. I feel like I'm going to somehow fly out of my seat! Walt Disney was a smart guy!
The new height requirement is messed up. I bet OSHA has something to do with it.
The Mark Twain refurbishment has been extended until mid April.
As mentioned by Raven24, Matterhorn will be down twice
Star Tours, Disneyland Railroad and Tower of Terror will experience reduced capacity. Disneyland Railroad will also be with out the New Orleans Square station for a few weeks.
The Cozy Cone Motel will have a few refurbishments probably a few cones at a time.
Goofy's Sky School will have a short refurbishment.
Main Street Train Station returned after a lengthy refurbishment looking very nice. The Disneyland population sign was updated as well, from 500,000,000 to 650,000,000. It was updated last around the 50th Anniversary.
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-RbRGFmz/0/O/i-RbRGFmz-O.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/i-rpxV7Lp/0/O/i-rpxV7Lp-O.jpg
Above photos by Mintcrocodile
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2013/03/having-egg-cited-time-eggs-ploring.html
Disney Junior-Live on Stage! updated with "Doc McStuffins" and "Sofia the First."
Video by mrdapps
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ge-opens-friday-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
Silly Symphony Swings returned after a very long refubishment.
Video by Dateline Disneyland.
lego606
MagicBandit
OSHA, everyone's favorite government agency.
Californian Elitist
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Space Mountain and Soarin' Over California are officially going down for refurbishment on April 28th... I tried to see when they would officially be back up and it looks like they'll be down all through May and maybe even June, according to the Disneyland calendar. Maybe they can get some painting done while they fix their safety problems.
DznyGrlSD
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- In the Parks
- Yes
what?? noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Californian Elitist
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Everything will be okay! There will be other E-tickets open! Maybe a miracle will happen and the attractions will open earlier.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
If it's still down on June 22, someone please shoot me before I do something stupid.
I was originally unhappy because I get out of school in May and then will be sitting around waiting to go on June 21, but if Space is more likely to be up later in June...
Californian Elitist
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I will be shocked if it's not back up be early June.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
That was my thought given the way refurbs run at WDW, but you never can tell with Tiggers.
Californian Elitist
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Alright, so now the site is saying the refurbs will be over by April 25th, next Thursday. The weird thing is, on April 24th (my birthday, yay me) both attractions say "pending". Very interesting...
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
Mine is the 29th
Californian Elitist
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Mine is the 29th
Nice!
Californian Elitist
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The Mark Twain has emerged from its refurbishment. It looks great. From Dateline Disneyland on MiceChat:
http://micechat.com/27134-starbucks-moves-in-disneyland/
http://micechat.com/27134-starbucks-moves-in-disneyland/
Californian Elitist
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Upcoming refurbs:
Aug. 19–29, 2013: Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment.
Aug. 26 – Sept. 12, 2013: Haunted Mansion will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3-4, 2013: Rafts to Tom Sawyer’s Island will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3-12, 2013: Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3-26, 2013: Mickey’s House will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3 – Oct. 10, 2013: King Arthur’s Carrousel will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 9-12, 2013: Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 9-12, 2013: Space Mountain will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 16-19, 2013: Toy Story Midway Mania! will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 17-19, 2013: Sailing Ship Columbia will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, 2013: Jungle Cruise - Horticulture work will be taking place inside the attraction
July 9-11, 2013: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will have a delayed opening on one side.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 29, 2013: Disney Animation will be partially closed for maintenance.
Now – Jan. 1, 2014: Tower of Terror will operate at reduced capacity during routine maintenance.
Aug. 19–29, 2013: Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment.
Aug. 26 – Sept. 12, 2013: Haunted Mansion will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3-4, 2013: Rafts to Tom Sawyer’s Island will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3-12, 2013: Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3-26, 2013: Mickey’s House will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 3 – Oct. 10, 2013: King Arthur’s Carrousel will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 9-12, 2013: Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 9-12, 2013: Space Mountain will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 16-19, 2013: Toy Story Midway Mania! will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 17-19, 2013: Sailing Ship Columbia will be closed for refurbishment.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, 2013: Jungle Cruise - Horticulture work will be taking place inside the attraction
July 9-11, 2013: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will have a delayed opening on one side.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 29, 2013: Disney Animation will be partially closed for maintenance.
Now – Jan. 1, 2014: Tower of Terror will operate at reduced capacity during routine maintenance.
tare
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Glad to hear tot only reduced operation!!