Right, these pictures were taken before the rainy weather came in. I think they were taken on Saturday actually..
Same storm that canceled the second night of Candlelight shows unfortunately
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Paradise Garden, coming soon to DCA
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Right, these pictures were taken before the rainy weather came in. I think they were taken on Saturday actually..
Same storm that canceled the second night of Candlelight shows unfortunately
Paradise Garden construction update (12/30)
Amidst all the digging and pipe work at the construction site, we're starting to see the installation of the exterior at one of the restaurants
The framework for the new facade of Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta. The arch in the middle will hold some sort of glass design
This is what the finished building will look like -- still a lot of work left to do!
And a final look at the original building before it closed, the Surf Shack/Tiki-inspired Pizza Oom Mow Mow
Amidst all the digging and pipe work at the construction site, we're starting to see the installation of the exterior at one of the restaurants
The framework for the new facade of Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta. The arch in the middle will hold some sort of glass design
This is what the finished building will look like -- still a lot of work left to do!
And a final look at the original building before it closed, the Surf Shack/Tiki-inspired Pizza Oom Mow Mow
TP2000
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What an improvement this will be! This project is just one of the many ways they are dramatically improving the whole experience of DCA by drastically re-themeing pockets of mediocrity around this park.
That said, the interior of Pizza Oom Mow Mow was a hidden gem of DCA 1.0, with it's 1960's surf culture museum it featured throughout the lobby and dining room. So many great vingate posters and pictures and memorabilia from the SoCal beach scene circa 1957-70 were found within, and yet few people ever ventured inside (get it?... Ventured? The Ventures? Oh... nevermind.) this restaurant to appreciate the interior design.
Sadly, like so much of DCA's original version, WDI just didn't have the cash to give it the 100% that it needed, and the rather corny and cheap looking exterior let down the more unique interior. There could have been such an amazing DCA experience based on the 1960's surf culture, featuring Disney's own Annete Funicello, that could have even included a fabulous dark ride and/or water ride. But they just couldn't dedicate the resources that type of thing required with Paul Pressler and Cynthia Harris at the helm during the 1996-2003 time frame, and thus we only got half-baked ideas like Pizza Oom Mow Mow in its 2001 format.
Still, at least Annette and the rest of the 1960's Surfers, Bunnies, Gremmies and Hodads got nearly a decade of recognition via the interior of this Yesterland DCA restaurant.
But, happier times are ahead with the 1920's retheme for this corner of Paradise Pier. :wave:
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That said, the interior of Pizza Oom Mow Mow was a hidden gem of DCA 1.0, with it's 1960's surf culture museum it featured throughout the lobby and dining room. So many great vingate posters and pictures and memorabilia from the SoCal beach scene circa 1957-70 were found within, and yet few people ever ventured inside (get it?... Ventured? The Ventures? Oh... nevermind.) this restaurant to appreciate the interior design.
Sadly, like so much of DCA's original version, WDI just didn't have the cash to give it the 100% that it needed, and the rather corny and cheap looking exterior let down the more unique interior. There could have been such an amazing DCA experience based on the 1960's surf culture, featuring Disney's own Annete Funicello, that could have even included a fabulous dark ride and/or water ride. But they just couldn't dedicate the resources that type of thing required with Paul Pressler and Cynthia Harris at the helm during the 1996-2003 time frame, and thus we only got half-baked ideas like Pizza Oom Mow Mow in its 2001 format.
Still, at least Annette and the rest of the 1960's Surfers, Bunnies, Gremmies and Hodads got nearly a decade of recognition via the interior of this Yesterland DCA restaurant.
But, happier times are ahead with the 1920's retheme for this corner of Paradise Pier. :wave:
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Good point, TP. The interior of Pizza Oom Mow Mow was actually quite detailed and had a fun theme going. And actually, the same is true for most of the stores and restaurants in DCA 1.0 -- most had very detailed interiors.
@SeaBase86: The restaurants and new dining area are expected to open in Spring 2011. No exact date has been given out but it should be ready at about the same time Mermaid and Goofy's Sky School opens in Late April/Early May.
@SeaBase86: The restaurants and new dining area are expected to open in Spring 2011. No exact date has been given out but it should be ready at about the same time Mermaid and Goofy's Sky School opens in Late April/Early May.
TP2000
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Yeah, isn't that funny? The interiors of stores that were barely stucco boxes with some exterior decorative pieces tacked on, like the shops in Paradise Pier, were actually nicely themed and outfitted on the inside. That store where Duffy is now is a perfect example of a 2001 stucco box exterior with a themed vintage interior.
It's hard to believe that this new restaurant area and rethemed coaster will be open in five months! Will they make it by Memorial Day?
Rufus T Firefly
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Agreed. And the food there was actually pretty good. :slurp:
TP2000
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I drove down Disneyland Drive late tonight, and was surprised to see a crane lifting a large, mature tree way up into the air above the Pizza Oom Mow Mow building. I parked on the corner near the Paradise Pier Hotel and watched as they air lifted several big trees into place, and it looked like they were being plopped down in front of the restaurants.
I imagine the next set of update photos will show new trees sitting in that dirt field in front of the emerging new restaurants. :animwink:
I imagine the next set of update photos will show new trees sitting in that dirt field in front of the emerging new restaurants. :animwink:
TP2000
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Looks like you were right, TP! Many new trees have been planted in the new outdoor dining area -
Those are them! Imagine seeing those trees flying over the rooftops at Midnight, swinging from a giant crane. Nice to see they made a happy landing.
SeaCastle, as for the fountain, I don't remember seeing anything about a fountain in the latest sketches and plans for Paradise Garden in the Blue Sky Cellar exhibit. There is a plan for a bandstand and small stage in the middle of the patio, about where that center clump of trees is. But I don't remember a fountain in the plans, off the top of my head.
Paradise Garden update (1/14)
Newly-expanded construction walls now block the parade route
Due to construction, access to the Swings is restricted to this pathway behind Jumpin' Jellyfish
The walls come right up against the SSS entrance
New framework steel that will form the turrets in the new exterior
images from MintCrocodile and DisneyGeek.com
Newly-expanded construction walls now block the parade route
Due to construction, access to the Swings is restricted to this pathway behind Jumpin' Jellyfish
The walls come right up against the SSS entrance
New framework steel that will form the turrets in the new exterior
images from MintCrocodile and DisneyGeek.com
More details and new art have been revealed at the new Blue Sky Cellar exhibit,
The new dining complex actually features a backstory
The Paradise Garden Grill facade
the shade structures that will line the outdoor dining area
The main entrance marquee for Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
And finally, a map diagram of Paradise Garden
image source: MintCrocodile
The new dining complex actually features a backstory
The Paradise Garden Grill facade
the shade structures that will line the outdoor dining area
The main entrance marquee for Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
And finally, a map diagram of Paradise Garden
image source: MintCrocodile
Construction update (2/20) from Dateline Disneyland's smugmug album
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
The Paradise Garden Grill
Work on the new outdoor dining area
They have also begun work on the new beer+pretzel stand next to Silly Symphony Swings
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
The Paradise Garden Grill
Work on the new outdoor dining area
They have also begun work on the new beer+pretzel stand next to Silly Symphony Swings
TP2000
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More great pics sponono88!
But I have to wonder... will this really be done 90 days from now? These restaurants and Goofy's Sky School are supposed to open by Memorial Day weekend, just over three months from now. And this current round of rain, with more on the way later this week, can't be helping.
It seems like this is a project that is six months from completion, not three months. But maybe that's just me?
But I have to wonder... will this really be done 90 days from now? These restaurants and Goofy's Sky School are supposed to open by Memorial Day weekend, just over three months from now. And this current round of rain, with more on the way later this week, can't be helping.
It seems like this is a project that is six months from completion, not three months. But maybe that's just me?
It may look like they're behind, but i'm pretty sure they will finish on time - based on the projects they have completed so far and their work pace.
Here's what SSS looked like on Feb. 25th of last year - it eventually soft opened to guests on May 28th. It's almost the exact same time frame
But you're right, the weather we've been having lately certainly isn't helping.
Here's what SSS looked like on Feb. 25th of last year - it eventually soft opened to guests on May 28th. It's almost the exact same time frame
But you're right, the weather we've been having lately certainly isn't helping.
TP2000
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Awesome point sponono88! That actually puts my mind at ease quite a bit, so thank you for the comparison.
I guess I'll just trust that this will be done by Memorial Day. It probably helps that they are working with pre-existing facilities for the most part in Paradise Garden. But when they are done with them, they'll look and feel nothing like the 2001 originals.
More rain coming to OC this weekend, and even snow forecast down to the 500 foot elevation Saturday night. I'm absolutely loving this global warming we've been having this winter! Hopefully the weekend timing of the next storm won't slow down work too much.
I guess I'll just trust that this will be done by Memorial Day. It probably helps that they are working with pre-existing facilities for the most part in Paradise Garden. But when they are done with them, they'll look and feel nothing like the 2001 originals.
More rain coming to OC this weekend, and even snow forecast down to the 500 foot elevation Saturday night. I'm absolutely loving this global warming we've been having this winter! Hopefully the weekend timing of the next storm won't slow down work too much.
nemofinder22
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Some nice progress on Paradise Gardens-
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/1204978542_cAd8h-X3.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/1204989075_uaduw-X3.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/1204989820_rtDF2-X3.jpg
Photos from Mintcrocodile
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2011/03/everywhere-you-look-construction.html
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/1204978542_cAd8h-X3.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/1204989075_uaduw-X3.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/1204989820_rtDF2-X3.jpg
Photos from Mintcrocodile
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2011/03/everywhere-you-look-construction.html
TP2000
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^^^ Okay, finally they seem to have taken a big leap forward here in this important corner of the park. Maybe they'll make that Memorial Day opening date after all? :lol:
As for you sponono88, what should we all do for you when all this construction stuff is done? You provide an invaluable service here with these expertly edited collections of the most important construction shots every week or two, and it seems like the wdwmagic community (so many of whom are nowhere near SoCal to see any of this in person) will owe you a Matterhorn Sundae at the Main Street ice cream parlor or something! :wave:
As for you sponono88, what should we all do for you when all this construction stuff is done? You provide an invaluable service here with these expertly edited collections of the most important construction shots every week or two, and it seems like the wdwmagic community (so many of whom are nowhere near SoCal to see any of this in person) will owe you a Matterhorn Sundae at the Main Street ice cream parlor or something! :wave: