Winter/Spring 2010 Refurbishments

[nemofinder22]

Scafolding is now going up on the Zephyr.

Photos from Mousetimes.
http://mousetimes.smugmug.com/DLR/2010/February-16-2010/11269988_koWAY#790652911_uTbpC

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

Not a problem, but Im pretty sure the show goes down too, since its located inside the trail with no other entrances/exits.

Ok thanks. I will have to add it my list of things to do on my first day there (Sunday the 11th). Matterhorn will also be closing on the 12th, and the Aladdin show won't be showing that Monday or Tuesday either. What can I say, I'm a planner!

 

[sponono88]

Scafolding is now going up on the Zephyr.

Photos from Mousetimes.
http://mousetimes.smugmug.com/DLR/2010/February-16-2010/11269988_koWAY#790652911_uTbpC

the Zephyr now has major scaffolding going on.. I don't think the ride has had this big of a refurb since it opened. It goes down for standard maintenance every once in a while but this work looks a bit more extensive. I love this ride so i'm hoping for some kind of plussing, even if it's something small.

As I said previously, I think they're trying to get everything fixed up around the pier to make sure it looks good for WoC's opening.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
01|04|10---02|23|10---Honey I Shrunk The Audience(Captain EO will take over for a limited engagement)*

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Captain EO returns to Disneyland starting on February 23

From the Disney Parks Blog
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...set-for-captain-eo-featuring-michael-jackson/

On Tuesday, February 23, as a tribute to the magic, music and messages of “Captain EO,” the 3-D musical adventure is returning to the Tomorrowland theater in which it debuted. While it’s not possible to replicate some special effects elements from the original presentation, it will boast a new 70mm print of the film, and it will sound better than ever thanks to acoustic enhancements made to the theater since the film last played there in 1997.

From Disneyland.com
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/dis...tractions/detail?name=CaptainEOAttractionPage

Join the millions of fans who have enjoyed the music of Michael Jackson, combined with the visual effects magic of some of Hollywood's best, as Captain EO returns to Disneyland® Park.

The 17-minute interactive film stars Michael Jackson as Captain EO on his quest to change the world. With show-stopping musical numbers written by Michel Jackson, and stunning effects orchestrated by executive producer George Lucas and director Francis Ford Coppola, Captain EO is a sight and sound spectacular with an enduring message.

Screening in the same Tomorrowland theater in which it debuted, Captain EO now features a new 70mm print and improved sound, thanks to acoustical enhancements made to the theater in recent years. A dazzling blend of music and images, Captain EO will take a new generation of Guests on a journey to the stars.

Reopening February 23, 2010

For the full discussion on Captain EO see this thread-
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=482608

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-

Rivers of America Refurbishment/Drainage
01|04|10---05|14|10---Mark Twain
01|04|10---05|06|10---Sailing Ship Columbia*
01|04|10---05|06|10---Rafts to Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island/ Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island*
01|04|10---05|06|10---Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes

Rivers of America refurb-
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=523693​

Current/Upcoming Disney's California Adventure Refurbishments-
07|14|09---05|28|10---Orange Stinger (reopens in Spring 2010, as Silly Symphony Swings)*

Completed Refurbishments
01|04|10---02|23|10---Honey I Shrunk The Audience(Captain EO will take over for a limited engagement)

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Tom Sawyer Island and Columbia have new dates, Mark Twain and Canoes still have the same dates as before

Silly Symphony Swings has a new date according to Disneyland.com. Can it really take that long for this...

And Captain EO returns to DL today.

 

[sponono88]

Silly Symphony Swings has a new date according to Disneyland.com. Can it really take that long for this...

This was brought up on MiceChat. It's strange, some think it may be a typo? Who knows, maybe the rain caused delays and they had to push the opening date back.

they still have a lot of work left to do with the queue and elevator tower - i'm hoping it's done at least before WoC premieres.

EDIT - The DCA Project Tracker thread was just updated, it looks like the May 29 opening date is real

Also, I've recieved word that the Silly Symphony Swings has been pushed back an entire month. Originally set to open April 29, it's now looking at a May 29 open date.

Orange Stinger retheme to Silly Symphony Swings

Project Status: In progress. Attraction began 'dismantling' July 14, 2009 with the decorative orange peel removal beginning the week of July 20, according to Around Disney. Scaffolding went up for new queue construction the third week of October.
Open Date: Previously expected to open April 29, 2010, the project has been delayed to May 29, 2010.​

 

[nemofinder22]

Completed Refurbishments
02|23|10---02|24|10---SS rustworthy

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

SS Rustworthy went down and came back from a brief refurbishment, at least there keeping it maintained even though its days are numbered.

Frontierland bridge and moat have completed there refurbishments, the new bridge looks fine but the clean look of the cement around the banks looks awful they should have gone with the "rock" look that ROA received back in 2003.
http://www.mouseinfo.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=27350&original=1

Golden Zephyr completely covered in tarps.
http://www.mouseinfo.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=27367&original=1

Parade Route between Silly Symphony Swings and SS Rustworthy has reopened, looks like it was just pavement work.
http://twitpic.com/15aot0

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
03|08|10---03|10|10---King Arthur Carrousel*

Completed Refurbishments
03|08|10---03|08|10---It's Tough to be a Bug!*

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

King Arthur Carrousel is down for a quick refurbishment

It's Tough to be a Bug went and came back from a quick 1 day refurbishment.

Also A few facades in ToonTown are currently behind walls getting painted.( I wonder what happened to the ToonTown walls the ones pictured are the Frontierland walls painted yellow not a big deal though)
http://www.mouseplanet.info/gallery/d/97603-1/Toontown-030510-AVP.jpg

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disney's California Adventure Refurbishments-
03|00|10---03|19|10---Princess Dot Puddle Park*


Completed Refurbishments
03|08|10---03|10|10---King Arthur Carrousel
02|01|10---03|11|10---Matterhorn Bobsleds

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

It seems Princess Dot Puddle Park is getting a lot of refurbishment work it will go down a few more times.

King Arthur Carrousel is back from refurbishment

Matterhorn is also back for a month and a half of down time, its expected to go down again.

See the OP for the full list.

 

[nemofinder22]

Completed Refurbishments
03|00|10---03|19|10---Princess Dot Puddle Park
02|16|10---04|02|10---Golden Zephyr

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Princess Dot Puddle Park has completed part of its refurbishment its expected to go down again in a few weeks

Golden Zephyr returns tomorrow. Sorry

See the OP for the full list.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|26|10---05|13|10---Big Thunder Mountain Railroad*
05|17|10---05|27|10---Splash Mountain*


*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Big Thunders refurbishment has been reduced by 3 day before it was 04|26|10---05|16|10

Disneyland.com now has Splash Mountain scheduled to go down.

Looks like all the mountains have been reviving some love in the past few months

As always see the OP for the full list

 

[nemofinder22]

Rumor- Word says that Star Tours will close mid-summer.

both are pretty reliable sources but grain of salt as always

Mintcrocodile- http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2010/04/fabulous-sun-raining-down-on-everyone.html

Better hurry and get your ride(s) on Star Tours. From what I have heard, it sounds as though it will be closing mid-summer

Baloo- http://micechat.com/forums/disneyla...ort-project-tracker-ii-59.html#post1055926051

Info going around is that it will close half way thru the summer season. I would hate for your boys to miss it

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|12|10---04|16|10---Matterhorn Bobsleds
04|12|10---04|22|10---Baby Care Center*
04|21|10---04|22|10---Minnie's House*
05|08|10---05|10|10---King Arthur Carrousel*

Current/Upcoming Disney's California Adventure Refurbishments-
01|04|10---04|13|10---Award Wieners*
01|04|10---06|09|10---Golden Vine Winery(Wine Country Trattoria and Vineyard Room)*
04|12|10---04|16|10---Princess Dot Puddle Park


Current/Upcoming DownTown Disney Refurbishments*
03|14|10---06|00|10---Ridemakerz/Sanuk- Ridemakerz originally opened during the holidays of 09 as a temporary store and is now a permanent store, with a remodel and expansion into Saunk's former location
04|12|10---05|00|10- Jamaba Juice

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Matterhorn is down again

The Baby Care Center, Minnie's House, King Arthur Carrousel have been added to the list.

Award Wieners and the Golden Vine Winery have completion dates.

Princess Dot Puddle Park is down again.

New is the DownTown Disney section with both Ridemakerz and Jamba Juice down.

For all things new in DownTown Disney
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=451743

Rumors-:shrug: And hears a rumor for today, word is that Toy Story Midway Mania! will go down for upgrades to the load gates as well as addition of exit gates. No dates other than possible end of summer, and remember that grain of salt.

This seems to be a separate rumor from the Toy Story 3 game updating of Bo Peeps Balloon Pop- http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=535310

Another rumor(one thats pretty much a given that has to happen) WDI- Blue Sky Cellar will get updated to included more on The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure in June.

Be sure to see the OP(first post) for the full current list

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disney's California Adventure Refurbishments-
04|12|10---05|20|10---Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

Completed Refurbishments
04|12|10---04|16|10---Matterhorn Bobsleds
01|04|10---04|13|10---Award Wieners
04|12|10---04|16|10---Princess Dot Puddle Park

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is down for refurbishment

Matterhorn should be back today goes down again on Mon

Award Wieners is back after be closed due to the Red Car Trolley walls

Princess Dot Puddle Park should be back but also goes down again on Mon.

The Cafe Orleans building is currently getting painted
http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_update.php?page_id=87&update_dir=2010_04_16

Rumors-
More walls will go up in front of Tower of Terror moving the entrance to the side as well as no Fast pass through the summer.

TSMM! may have delayed openings this week.

See the OP for the full list-

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|19|10---04|20|10---Disneyland Monorail
04|19|10---04|23|10---Matterhorn Bobsleds

Rivers of America Refurbishment/Drainage/Enhancements
01|04|10---05|28|10---Fantasmic!

Current/Upcoming Disney's California Adventure Refurbishments-
04|19|10---04|23|10---Princess Dot Puddle Park

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

The Monorail and Matterhorn are both down

Fantasmic! is now listed on Disneyland.com returning on May 28 with 2 shows that night 9:00 and 10:30

Princess Dot Puddle Park is down again

Also it seems that Toy Story Midway Mania! will indeed have delayed openings a few days this week. Opening 2 hours after the park opens.

http://twitter.com/MousePlanet/status/12471024185

Toy Story Midway Mania! will open 2 hours after DCA April 20-23. Not sure of the reason for the delayed opening.

http://twitter.com/MintCrocodile/status/12483409915

For those that will be visiting California Adveture, Midway Mania will have 2 hr delayed openings through April 23

http://twitter.com/MintCrocodile/status/12487387132

Update: for now, the delayed opening for midway mania is just mon through fri up until the 23rd.

As always see the OP for the full list

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|20|10---04|21|10---Disney Showcase
04|21|10---04|22|10---Minnie's House
06|01|10---00|00|10---Indiana Jones Adventure*

Completed Refurbishments
04|19|10---04|20|10---Disneyland Monorail

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Just a few small refurbishments that are now happening, as well as the Monorail returning.

Also Indiana Jones has popped up on the Disneyland.com refurbishment list, the calendar is not updated past June 3. Maybe will get another enhancement like last time?

From Oct 2009 a new Indy AA was placed at the "Gates of Doom"
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=500625&highlight=Indiana+Jones+returns

As always see the OP for the full list

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
06|01|10---06|02|10---Indiana Jones Adventure*

Current/Upcoming Disney's California Adventure Refurbishments-
06|03|10---06|09|10---Blue Sky Cellar*
Completed Refurbishments
04|20|10---04|21|10---Disney Showcase
04|21|10---04|22|10---Minnie's House
04|12|10---04|22|10---Baby Care Center

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Update info-
Indy has an ending date now, just a short 2 day refurbishment.

Disney Showcase, Minnie's House, and the Baby Care Center have completed there refurbishments.

But the big news in this update is Blue Sky Cellar will be going down for a 7 day refurbishment,(one can assume its for Little Mermaid) timing cant be better, since it rumored the media will be at DCA for the World of Color on June 10 and Blue Sky Cellar 3.0 opens the same day:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

Small notes-
News
-Tower of Terror will not have Fastpass for the next 4 months(due to construction of the Red Car Trolleys and the permanent walkway from Tower to Bugs Land)

Rumor
-Toy Story Midway Mania! may have 2 hour delayed openings for the next month.

 

[sponono88]

^ Thanks for the updates! Nice to finally have an opening date for Blue Sky Cellar 3.0

This upcoming exhibit should be of particular interest to our East coast friends, seeing as they'll be getting the same version of the ride. Can't wait to see what models/artwork will be featured!

 

[nemofinder22]

No problem, Im really excited for the 3.0 version. I hope theres a model showing Paradise Park, and the Mermaid building.

 

[nemofinder22]

Current/Upcoming Disneyland Refurbishments-
04|26|10---04|27|10---Disney Showcase Annex
04|26|10---05|20|10---Newsstand
04|26|10---05|13|10---Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Completed Refurbishments
04|19|10---04|23|10---Matterhorn Bobsleds

*- Added in the newest update to the OP
Blue---Current
Light Blue---unknown status
Green--Completed

Disney Showcase Annex and the Newsstand are both down for refurbishment.

Big Thunder is down. Poor Frontierland will be really empty now...

Also Matterhorn has completed its refurbishment.