News Paradise Pier Becoming Pixar Pier

Disney Lover Addie

Disney Lover Addie

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I’m staying at the Grand Californian, which has it’s own entrance to DCA. I will go there and tell you guys what it’s like in real life.

Also slightly less Pixar Pier related, but my friend says there are Incredibles 2 toys in McDonalds Happy Meals. I had a good laugh at this, for Disney hasn’t really had any fast food toys since the 90s (I think?)

It felt so nogistalgic!
 
dlr74

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JD2000 said:
You would have thought it was a good time to paint (and repair), but nope...

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I do like the red lighting around the entire coaster track. Looks really nice. Although with the zooming in, you can see they didn’t repaint the interior of Midway Mania. Still looks pink/peach colored to me, meanwhile the exterior is red/blue/white/yellow. TSMM has been closed for what, two weeks now? They couldn’t find time to paint the inside to match the outside?
 
Disney Lover Addie

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dlr74 said:
I do like the red lighting around the entire coaster track. Looks really nice. Although with the zooming in, you can see they didn’t repaint the interior of Midway Mania. Still looks pink/peach colored to me, meanwhile the exterior is red/blue/white/yellow. TSMM has been closed for what, two weeks now? They couldn’t find time to paint the inside to match the outside?
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Maybe they were on a tight schedule?
 
Disney Lover Addie

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dlr74 said:
Maybe. But just goes to show they should have closed the entire pier (including TSMM) for the entire 5 months rather than leaving it open during construction. Could have had a much nicer finished product if they had
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Agreed. Poultry Palace looks like it won’t be finished by tomorrow from the video.
 
nevol

nevol

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Anybody else notice the rattling lighting strip on incredicoaster around the helix? Overall things are coming together and looking nice. Pixar Promenade is the surprise home run. Is the red making the pier look like halloween horror nights thought? a bit dark. I just still can't get over that, Lamplight lounge, and my curiosity of how "effective" those impaled jack-jacks will be on the ride.

Lamplight lounge--what is with that chandelier? pieces of paper hanging from the ceiling? We can't even see the art because its all too far away. It would be more understandable if the atrium was surrounded by a spiral staircase, but even then, it would still look half baked.
 
Disney Lover Addie

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nevol said:
Anybody else notice the rattling lighting strip on incredicoaster around the helix? Overall things are coming together and looking nice. Pixar Promenade is the surprise home run. Is the red making the pier look like halloween horror nights thought? a bit dark. I just still can't get over that, Lamplight lounge, and my curiosity of how "effective" those impaled jack-jacks will be on the ride.

Lamplight lounge--what is with that chandelier? pieces of paper hanging from the ceiling? We can't even see the art because its all too far away. It would be more understandable if the atrium was surrounded by a spiral staircase, but even then, it would still look half baked.
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Lamplight Lounge looks like all over the place.
 
Suspirian

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nevol said:
Anybody else notice the rattling lighting strip on incredicoaster around the helix? Overall things are coming together and looking nice. Pixar Promenade is the surprise home run. Is the red making the pier look like halloween horror nights thought? a bit dark. I just still can't get over that, Lamplight lounge, and my curiosity of how "effective" those impaled jack-jacks will be on the ride.

Lamplight lounge--what is with that chandelier? pieces of paper hanging from the ceiling? We can't even see the art because its all too far away. It would be more understandable if the atrium was surrounded by a spiral staircase, but even then, it would still look half baked.
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Yea I'm not a fan of the red lighting. I know its not supposed to read as uninviting but thats just what it gives me. Like you said its very Horror Nights-esque.
 
Stevek

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Disney Lover Addie said:
I am doing a dining package for Carthay Circle. I’ve planned going to Napa Rose one night. I’ll give Steakhouse 55 a try, but is it similar to Le Cellier in Epcot?
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I don't think it's the same but I would absolutely recommend Steakhouse 55, love the place. Did my 25 year work anniversary there in October. Then make a stop at Trader Sam's around the corner for a fun atmosphere and some good tiki drinks.
 
Disney Lover Addie

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All I notice is that weird iron door. This place is very strangely designed.

Seems like an Eisner-era building to me.
 
Professortango1

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mickEblu said:
Looks like it’s overpriced AND just mediocre atmosphere. I would definitely go with something like the Blue Bayou instead.
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Overpriced and mediocre food is the Blue Bayou. I know I much preferred Lobster Nachos at the Cove Bar to the tourist trap that is The Blue Bayou. Its the Rainforest Cafe of Disneyland.
 
mickEblu

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Professortango1 said:
Overpriced and mediocre food is the Blue Bayou. I know I much preferred Lobster Nachos at the Cove Bar to the tourist trap that is The Blue Bayou. Its the Rainforest Cafe of Disneyland.
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Blue Bayou has atmosphere and the food is much better than the overhyped lobster nachos. I would rather have a filet and lobster tail in the beautiful blue bayou over a couple overpriced mediocre appetizers in the $hitty lamplight lounge atmosphere for almost the same price.
 

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