The 60th Anniversary of Disneyland: The Reality of it All

Californian Elitist

Californian Elitist

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DCA 60th decorations:

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http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/
 
prberk

prberk

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As for letting trees grow and become more beautiful every year:

TP2000 said:
Don't worry, it will. It always does. Since 1955. :)

"I've always wanted to work on something alive, something that keeps growing. I've got that in Disneyland, even the trees will grow and be more beautiful every year." -Walt Disney

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Until an executive comes along with the brilliant idea that they should be removed for better sightlines and castle projections, and a spectacular "hub redevelopment." Not sure why I might think that could ever happen. It never could, right? They've never done that in any of their parks, have they?
 
dweezil78

dweezil78

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Endor Sightseer said:
I thought Soarin' looked better, but somehow underwhelming at the same time.
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Well... it's still a 15 year old movie shot with even older equipment. Only so much a digital HD transfer can do -- and in some cases, it may even make some of the more dated elements more obvious. Haven't seen it yet, but I'm definitely keeping my expectations in check.

Edit: Just read the write-up on Micechat and it sounds like the colors are all outta whack on the digital version. Not sure if it's on the transfer itself, the projection, or just one of the unfortunate downsides of moving from real film to digital. Sounds like for all the new pros with HD digital projection there are an equal amount of cons that come along with it. Hopefully they will find a way to iron out these kinks and not just let it be after all the work that went into this project.
 
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JediMasterMatt

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I've got a trip to DLR already on the books for late August and I'm going to WDW again in 2 weeks... why is it that I've been checking flights to SNA all morning.

Oh that's right, I've been reading. I have a feeling that the rest of this week will be a very, very hard one on my wallet.
 
Californian Elitist

Californian Elitist

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Some info released about Friday-Saturday:

The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration kicks off this week with a 24-hour event on May 22-23 at bothDisneyland and Disney California Adventure parks! Some of you may be planning to arrive early in the hopes of being among the first to celebrate with us. If so, I’ve got some important information to share with you.

Parking

  • Pumbaa lot will open for early arrivals at 10 p.m. the evening of May 21.
  • Mickey & Friends Parking Structure will open at 4 a.m. and Toy Story Lot will open at 5 a.m. on May 22.
Pre-Opening Queue

  • Guests may bring games, blankets, chairs, tents and sleeping bags, but guests must return these items to their cars or hotel rooms and return to the line by 2 a.m.
  • At 2 a.m., all guests in line will be moved through Security checkpoints to the Disneyland Resort Esplanade, where they will receive a commemorative keepsake while supplies last.
  • No smoking, fighting or loud music will be allowed in line.
  • All guests in line will be able to temporarily leave the line to use the restroom, purchase food or beverages, and return or retrieve items from their vehicles/hotel rooms.
Opening Celebration

  • At 4 a.m., guests who choose to begin their day at Disneyland park will be escorted onto Main Street, U.S.A., to prepare for the opening celebration moment, which will take place at approximately 6 a.m. inside Disneyland park.
  • Guests who choose to begin their day at Disney California Adventure park will be escorted onto Buena Vista Street at 5:30 a.m.
Costumes and Prohibited Items

  • Costumes for adults are not allowed for this event. Please refer to the guidelines listed here.
  • Be sure to check the list of prohibited items here.
  • Lockers in the Disneyland Resort Esplanade and inside Disneyland park will be available at 4 a.m. Disney California Adventure park lockers will be available at 5:30 a.m.
Tickets

  • Regular park admission used on May 22 is valid for the entire 24-hour period (6 a.m. on May 22 through 6 a.m. on May 23). A special ticket is not required for this event.
  • Disneyland Resort ticket booths will open at 2 a.m. on May 22.
  • SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports will not be valid for admission on May 22.
  • Premium, Deluxe and Premier Annual Passports will be valid for admission during the entire 24-hour period.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...and-resort-diamond-celebration-24-hour-event/

Looks like my pass is not blocked after all (it was a few months ago). To go or not to go? Hhhmm...
 
dweezil78

dweezil78

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raven24 said:
New cups at the Disneyland Resort restaurants/snacks shops are available. I don't remember the last time I saw cups at the parks with solely "Disneyland" and/or "California Adventure" labeled on them and not "Disney Parks." Sad that it took a special event to see "Disneyland" back on the cups.
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Nice! I was surprised to recently get a souvenir popcorn bucket solely dedicated to Goofy's Sky School. Was nice to have something exclusive to DLR... but also made me wonder, why pick Goofy's Sky School of all the things to feature on the bucket?!
 
Californian Elitist

Californian Elitist

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dweezil78 said:
Nice! I was surprised to recently get a souvenir popcorn bucket solely dedicated to Goofy's Sky School. Was nice to have something exclusive to DLR... but also made me wonder, why pick Goofy's Sky School of all the things to feature on the bucket?!
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Really??? Do you happen to have a photo of it? I'd like to see that. And yes, Goofy's Sky School is an odd choice, but I truly appreciate the lack of generality!
 

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