DLR 2013 Refurbishments and Closures

[nemofinder22]

It's that time of the year again, and that means a new refurbishment thread! The big refurbishment this year at DL is Big Thunder. Keep in mind the dates and refurbishments can change.

Current/Upcoming Winter/Spring 2013 Disneyland Refurbishments-
08|12|12---00|00|13---Closure of Princess Fantasy Faire, Conversion to a new stage show.
01|07|13---04|17|13---Mark Twain Riverboat
01|07|13---10|30|13---Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
04|15|13---04|19|13---Matterhorn Bobsleds
04|22|13---04|26|13---Matterhorn Bobsleds
04|23|13---04|25|13---Star Tours reduced capacity
04|26|13---05|17|13---New Orleans Square Train Station
05|08|13---05|09|13---Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes

Dinning/Services/Shopping

Multiple small closures
Cider Mill on Tom Sawyer Island, it must be Fantasmic! related.
04|08|13---04|11|13---Cider Mill
04|22|13---04|25|13---Cider Mill
04|19|13---05|02|13---Cider Mill
05|02|13---05|02|13---Cider Mill
05|06|13---05|09|13---Cider Mill
05|13|13---05|16|13---Cider Mill
05|20|13---05|23|13---Cider Mill

Current/Upcoming Winter/Spring 2013 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
04|15|13---04|17|13---Tower of Terror reduced capacity
04|15|13---04|18|13---Cozy Cone Motel
04|22|13---04|25|13---Cozy Cone Motel
04|29|13---05|02|13---Cozy Cone Motel
04|29|13---05|01|13---Goofy’s Sky School


Competed Refurbishments
01|07|13---01|17|13---Haunted Mansion(Holiday removal)
01|07|13---01|17|13---Big Thunder Ranch(Holiday removal)
01|07|13---01|24|13---Primeval World
01|07|13---01|18|13---Blue Sky Cellar
01|14|13---01|17|13---Jungle Cruise(delayed openings)
01|22|13---01|23|13---Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes
01|28|13---01|31|13----World of Color
02|04|13---02|07|13----World of Color
01|07|13---02|07|13---Condor Flats Restrooms
01|28|13---02|08|13---Cafe Orleans
01|28|13---01|31|13---Guide 1(West)
01|28|13---01|31|13---West entrance tunnel
01|22|13---02|08|13---Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
01|07|13---02|14|13---Fantasmic!
01|22|13---02|14|13---Splash Mountain
01|28|13---02|14|13---Mad Tea Party
01|28|13---02|08|13---Muppet Vision 3D

04|30|12---03|12|13---Carnation Plaza Gardens renovation to Fantasy Faire
01|22|13---02|28|13---it's a small world(holiday removal)
02|25|13---03|07|13---Goofy's Playhouse
02|26|13---02|18|13---Star Tours(reduced capacity)
02|26|13---02|28|13---Autopia
03|05|13---03|07|13---Monorail
03|05|13---03|07|13---Autopia
01|07|13---02|04|13---Cider Mill
Big Thunder Trail most likely due to the Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment.
01|07|13---01|10|13---Big Thunder Trail
01|14|13---01|17|13---Big Thunder Trail
01|21|13---01|24|13---Big Thunder Trail
01|28|13---01|31|13---Big Thunder Trail
02|04|13---02|07|13---Big Thunder Trail
02|11|13---02|14|13---Big Thunder Trail
02|18|13---02|21|13---Big Thunder Trail
02|25|13---02|28|13---Big Thunder Trail
01|07|13---02|28|13---Grizzly River Run
01|07|13---03|28|13---Pioneer Mercantile(facade)
01|07|13---03|17|13---Main Street Train Station
02|04|13---03|14|13---Silly Symphony Swings
01|28|13---03|20|13---Disney Junior-Live on Stage!


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



A few of the items above have their own dedicated threads-

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...ain-closed-through-most-of-2013.842951/page-3

Fantasy Faire
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-fantasy-faire-experience-coming-to-disneyland.789030/

Fantasyland Theater
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-fantasyland-theatre-show-summer-2013.842207/

 

[nemofinder22]

Ouch! Jan 22- Feb 14 DLR will have 3 mountains down at once Thunder, Splash and Grizzly. Plus the Fantasmic! and WOC refurbishments.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Ouch! Jan 22- Feb 14 DLR will have 3 mountains down at once Thunder, Splash and Grizzly. Plus the Fantasmic! and WOC refurbishments.

Oh, great.

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

anyone think World of Color might get a new segment if its refurb like Valentines Day segment involving all of the Disney princesses?

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Going to DL 5/7-5/14 and I'm disappointed the BTMRR will be closed - but I've been on it enough times at DL it won't be a HUGE disappointment!

 

[Californian Elitist]

Going to DL 5/7-5/14 and I'm disappointed the BTMRR will be closed - but I've been on it enough times at DL it won't be a HUGE disappointment!

And there will be plenty of other E-tickets that will be open.

 

[Californian Elitist]

anyone think World of Color might get a new segment if its refurb like Valentines Day segment involving all of the Disney princesses?

No, not really. At the same time, you never know.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

anyone think World of Color might get a new segment if its refurb like Valentines Day segment involving all of the Disney princesses?

I think it's somewhere between very possible and probable that there will be a segment like that, but that's not what the refurb is for. They've switched over segments without downtime before, and if they were doing something new that needed new effects, that would probably mean a long refurb to drain the bay and drill into the concrete at the bottom. 99% sure this is just the routine maintenance.

 

[TP2000]

It's A Small World is getting a few extra weeks this year for its Holiday removal. Usually that is accomplished in 10 or 11 days, just like Haunted Mansion's Holiday removal earlier in January. I wonder what's up for Small World this winter? Probably just painting and touch ups, but still...

 

[devoy1701]

What is Fantasmic's normal schedule during the week? Just trying to make final preparation on our itinerary for our trip in early March and I have us in DIsneyland Park for both Saturday and Sunday night, then Monday night at DCA for WoC, and back for our final day in both parks on a Wednesday.

Also, does anyone know of a way to get discounted tickets for the San Diego Zoo? That's where we're heading on Tuesday of our trip!

THanks for your help!

 

[TP2000]

Fantasmic! only plays Friday-Sunday that time of year, typically two shows per night at 9PM and 10:30PM. The second show is much less crowded, especially on Sunday night. You might want to catch the late show on Saturday, and then try again for a different view on Sunday. Remember that with the Mark Twain closed for rehab at that time, they'll do the slightly cheesy "Island Finale'" sans the riverboat. The rest of the show plays as normal, however.

World of Color plays seven nights per week, with typically one show per night on weeknights when they close at 9PM or earlier, and two shows per night on weekends when they close at 10PM or later. Speak with the CM's at the WoC Fastpass distribution area to get the correct showtime you want. Or, a great way to do WoC is try the dining package deals available from most sit-down restaurants at DCA on the Disneyland.com website.

The only discounts for the zoo I know of are available to members of the San Diego Zoological Society. Unless you have family in San Diego who are Society members, it's pretty much rack rate. Although, doesn't the SoCal Citypass offer the Zoo and/or Safari Park as part of their package? Hmm.... just checked and it looks like the San Diego Zoo is an upcharge option for the regular Citypass. If you weren't also planning on doing Sea World and Universal Studios, it probably isn't worth it. http://www.citypass.com/southern-california/san-diego-zoo

 

[disney fan 13]

I find it fascinating that Disneyland Park can have 2 mountains and a slew of other thing's closed at the one time while WDW has trouble taking one E ticket down in the entire resort... Different culture indeed...

 

[TP2000]

I find it fascinating that Disneyland Park can have 2 mountains and a slew of other thing's closed at the one time while WDW has trouble taking one E ticket down in the entire resort... Different culture indeed...

You think that's something? You should see the rehab schedule for Tokyo Disneyland, it's even more aggressive than Disneyland USA's.

The cosmetic and facility difference is now quite visible between WDW's four parks and Disneyland Resort's two parks.

Although, WDW does a pretty good job of keeping their exterior facades and buildings in good cosmetic condition (probably because to neglect them in the harsh Florida climate would spell doom within a year or two). It's the building interiors, smaller details, and attraction environments that have the starkest contrast between the two properties.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter/Spring 2013 Disneyland Refurbishments-
01|22|13---02|08|13---Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island*

Current/Upcoming Winter/Spring 2013 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
01|07|13---01|18|13---Blue Sky Cellar*
01|28|13---02|08|13---Muppet Vision 3D*

*=recently added

Pirates Liar on Tom Sawyer Island has been added to the list.

Muppet Vision 3D has been added to the list. On a side note Muppet Vision has been showing Prep and Landing- Naughty Vs. Nice since the start of the holidays. Great and Powerful Oz preview next?

Blue Sky Cellar, has bee added to the list.
From Al Lutz- http://micechat.com/miceage-wp/

Editor’s Note:
January 6, 2013: A Preview and Review With Cars Land now famous around the country as Disney's biggest theme park hit in decades, the Blue Sky Cellar will end its role of promoting the latest in DCA's 1.2 Billion dollar extreme makeover. The Cellar preview center closes on Sunday night for ten days to remove the current displays, and will reopen for the MLK Jr. holiday weekend as a preview center for next door neighbor Disneyland. The WDI plans for the Princess Fantasy Faire opening March 10th and the new Fantasyland Theater stage show opening in late May will be exhibited this winter and spring at the Blue Sky Cellar. And after that?....

Mickey's Soundsational Parade- Just an FYI there are no parades at DL Jan. 7-10. Soundsational returns on Friday Jan 11.

It's A Small World is getting a few extra weeks this year for its Holiday removal. Usually that is accomplished in 10 or 11 days, just like Haunted Mansion's Holiday removal earlier in January. I wonder what's up for Small World this winter? Probably just painting and touch ups, but still...

I noticed that as well, I hope it gets a fresh coat of paint on its facade. Another item I think needs new paint is the canopy to King Arthur Carrousel.
http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_image.php?update_dir=2013_01_04&page_id=5&num_image=3

 

[TP2000]

Blue Sky Cellar, has bee added to the list.
From Al Lutz- http://micechat.com/miceage-wp/

That will be great to see!

For those who didn't go to the link, here's what Mr. Lutz has said this weekend about the upcoming Blue Sky Cellar changeover....

EDITORS NOTE: With Cars Land now famous around the country as Disney's biggest theme park hit in decades, the Blue Sky Cellar will end its role of promoting the latest in DCA's 1.2 Billion dollar extreme makeover. The Cellar preview center closes on Sunday night for ten days to remove the current displays, and will reopen for the MLK Jr. holiday weekend as a preview center for next door neighbor Disneyland. The WDI plans for the Princess Fantasy Faire opening March 10th and the new Fantasyland Theater stage show opening in late May will be exhibited this winter and spring at the Blue Sky Cellar. And after that?.... -Al Lutz

It's the "And after that?...." part that is killing me!

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Winter/Spring 2013 Disneyland Refurbishments-
01|07|13---01|17|13---Haunted Mansion(Holiday removal)
01|07|13---01|17|13---Big Thunder Ranch(Holiday removal)
01|07|13---01|24|13---Primeval World
01|07|13---02|14|13---Fantasmic!
01|07|13---03|17|13---Main Street Train Station
01|07|13---03|28|13---Mark Twain Riverboat
01|07|13---10|30|13---Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Dinning/Services/Shopping
01|07|13---03|28|13---Pioneer Mercantile

Multiple small closures
Cider Mill on Tom Sawyer Island, it must be Fantasmic! related.
01|07|13---02|04|13---Cider Mill

Big Thunder Trail most likely due to the Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment.
01|07|13---01|10|13---Big Thunder Trail

Current/Upcoming Winter/Spring 2013 Disney California Adventure Refurbishments-
01|07|13---02|07|13---Condor Flats Restrooms
01|07|13---01|18|13---Blue Sky Cellar
01|07|13---02|14|13---Silly Symphony Swings
01|07|13---02|28|13---Grizzly River Run

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

It's the end of the holiday season at DLR and the refurbishments are in full swing. Everything above in blue is now closed. See ya in Oct Thunder!

 

[rle4lunch]

Anybody ready for a Soarin' refurb?? Geesh that screen looks shoddy... On a side note, I was down at WDW in December with a group of family who wanted to ride it but my wife and I know it's the same exact film as DCA's. Why not make it Soarin' over the World instead of being the cheapest bastards possible and running the same thing? Grumble grumble...

Sorry if this has been talked about on a different post.

 

[BigBadWolf88]

My wife and I are making our first trip ever to DLR in a few weeks from 1/27-1/31. What a bummer!!!! No Splash, Tea Party, Big Thunder, Grizzly River Run, Muppets, Small World... What WILL be open?

 

[TP2000]

My wife and I are making our first trip ever to DLR in a few weeks from 1/27-1/31. What a bummer!!!! No Splash, Tea Party, Big Thunder, Grizzly River Run, Muppets, Small World... What WILL be open?

What will be open this week? There will be 63 operating attractions during your mid-winter visit (12 of which are big E Ticket/thrill rides), plus a winter roster of parades, fireworks, stage shows, and night spectaculars.

The following 63 attractions are operating this week;

Disneyland Railroad
Main Street Vehicles
Main Street Cinema
Disneyland Opera House - Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln
Astro Orbiter
Star Tours
Space Mountain
Innoventions
Captain EO
Autopia
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Disneyland Monorail
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
Gadget's Go Coaster
Meet Mickey & Minnie
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Alice In Wonderland
Mad Tea Party
Storybookland Canal Boats
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Dumbo The Flying Elephant
King Arthur Carousel
Peter Pan's Flight
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Pinocchio's Daring Journey
Sleeping Beauty Castle Diorama
Big Thunder Ranch Petting Zoo
Sailing Ship Columbia
Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes (weekends only in winter)
The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
Haunted Mansion
Pirates of the Caribbean
Tarzan's Treehouse
Indiana Jones Adventure
Jungle Cruise
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Red Car Trolley
Soarin' Over California
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
The Little Mermaid, Ariel's Undersea Adventure
Golden Zephyr
Jumpin' Jellyfish
Goofy's Sky School
Silly Symphony Swings
Mickey's Fun Wheel
Toy Story Midway Mania
King Triton's Carousel
California Screamin'
Blue Sky Cellar
Radiator Springs Racers
Luigi's Flying Tires
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
It's Tough To Be A Bug
Heimlich's Chew Chew Train
Tuck n' Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies
Francis' Ladybug Boogie
Flik's Flyers
Tower of Terror
Disney Animation: Turtle Talk, Animation Academy, Sorcerers' Workshop
Monster Inc. Mike & Sulley To The Rescue
Disney Jr. Theater

Hopefully you saw the Disneyland fireworks on Sunday evening. World of Color will perform nightly at 8:15pm during your weekday visits, there's a Soundsational Parade every evening at Disneyland and a Pixar Play Parade every afternoon at DCA. Hyperon Theater Aladdin shows are four times per day, and as an extra bonus you get to see the Golden Horseshoe Revue this week at Disneyland. Enjoy!

See, rehabs and regular maintenance doesn't have to ruin a vacation.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Autopia has been added to the calendar. It will be closed from February 26th-28th.