MintCrocodile’s DLR Update

WDWNT on May 23, 2008

Our friend MintCrocodile has some great pictures of the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries (which debuted today), & a couple of things from DCA that I want to highlight here:


A look at the special guide-map for this event


Various “hidden secrets” in the Jungle Cruise & the Indiana Jones Adventure


A special picture opportunity has been set up


The Secret of the Stone Tiger show has replaced Aladdin’s Oasis


Another show with Indy & some bad guy takes place in the streets of Adventureland


Quickly moving over to DCA… The Sunshine Plaza Fountain is now back in operation


The second food stand by Toy Story Midway Mania is the be the Hot Dog Hut

You can find plenty more of MintCrocodile’s wonderful pictures at his SmugMug page!

The Road to No-Where!

WDWNT on May 23, 2008

Our first article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be about the Rocket Rods. This article is going to be a pictorial article, as Yesterland already has a wonderful article up dealing with the attraction.

Now, let’s get to it:


The entrance to the Rocket Rods


The other side of the entrance didn’t receive the logo due to budget issues… Big surprise!


The queue featured a re-painted, neon version of the Mark III Monorail…


… As well as a neon PeopleMover vehicle


The loading & blast off area, as well as the Observatron


The attraction vehicle… Very weird in my opinion!


The only vehicle that had neon features added to it


The Rocket Rods closed in April 2001


Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters replaced at the Rocket Rods queue building in 2005… The track is empty

Tomorrow, a look at the American Space Experience!

The Future Has Arrived

WDWNT on May 22, 2008

Exactly 10 years ago today, the New Tomorrowland of 1998 officially opened to the public. While it’s not one of the best times in Disneyland’s history, it is a moment I’d like to look at. So we will be celebrating it in various ways for the next week.

Each day, a special article of sorts will be put up taking a look at each of the various attractions part of this re-do (the first one will be up tomorrow). And on this week’s edition of the Disneyland News Today Podcast, we’ll have a special audio tribute segment, featuring music from Rocket Rods, Space Mountain, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, & more!

So stay tuned, & remember… “BEYOND THE GREATEST STAR OF ALL LIES OUR FUTURE!”

5/9/08 Walt Disney World Update

WDWNT on May 21, 2008

WDWNT was at the Walt Disney World Resort the weekend of May 9th, & as usual, we snapped some lovely pictures. Here are a few of them:

Here’s the Build Your Own Lightsaber stand at the Once Upon a Toy store in Downtown Disney.

A look inside the newly refurbished Wolfgang Puck Express at Downtown Disney.

A look at the track layout for Toy Story Midway Mania.

Pardon Our Dust

WDWNT on May 21, 2008

Hey there everybody, this is Luke Manning from Disneyland News Today.

I just wanted to let everyone know that Tom is on vacation at the lovely Walt Disney World Resort, & he won’t be back until next Wednesday. While I’m sure he’ll try to get some news postings to you from his hotel room in the Grand Floridian, posts may be a bit sporadic.

I’ll try to step in & post some noteworthy news, but I just wanted to let you know that the site is still as strong as ever!

Thanks,
Luke Manning

Dream Home Is More Dream Than Reality

WDWNT on May 20, 2008

The dates for the Innoventions Dream Home AP previews have changed, un-surprisingly. Here are the new dates:

June 17, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 18, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 19, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 20, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
June 21, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 22, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

More information on the previews & the Innoventions Dream Home itself is available here.

Monorail Red Problems Continuing

WDWNT on May 20, 2008

From the OC Register:

Disney’s first new monorail car in two decades — called the Monorail Red or Mark VII — is still being tested by Disney and no opening date has been announced.

Disney Spokesman John McClintock said today that the new train is still undergoing tests and adjustments. That includes the doors and air conditioning. He said both are working, but just not yet to Disney’s satisfaction.

McClintock said there is no date yet planned for the monorail’s public opening. When asked if the monorail might make it out for this Memorial Day weekend, he said that is “not at all likely.”

The Monorail Red’s biggest change is in looks: The first electric cars have blue glass and red stripes that change color in the sunlight. The next two cars will be blue with purple glass and orange with blue glass.

Bench seats will face the windows, allowing visitors a full view of the parks, Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Hotel. The capacity and speed will remain the same.

Everyone’s a Winner!

WDWNT on May 17, 2008

While this isn’t really news, I thought I would share with you all, this pristine quality image of the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction poster:

Predicting The Future With a Doctor, No… A Prince!

WDWNT on May 17, 2008

Our sister site, WDW News Today, has an interesting rumor on how 2 films released this summer could involve 2 attractions across the country (although only 1 of them applies for Disneyland):

The next two weeks of business at your local box office may be determining the future of your favorite Disney Parks and your future vacations. Disney management will be closely watching the performance of two summer blockbusters over the next two weeks, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

For the Narnia series, everything is riding on this weekend and the latest film’s success. If the film doesn’t perform as well as the Walt Disney Company is hoping, we may have seen the last or next-to-last Narnia film. Whether or not that takes place, a decision will be made soon on the now-in-developement Narnia 3-D attraction being planned for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s California Adventure. If the film shows strong results, then expect the new Narnia 3-D show to debut at both parks around Summer 2010.

And for the rumor on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, click here!

Mickey’s Halloween Treat Tickets Now Available for APs

WDWNT on May 17, 2008

Tickets to this years Mickey’s Halloween Treats at Disney’s California Adventure are now on sale for Annual Passholders only:

Passholder Discount Available for Event Dates
October 3, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29

Passholder Discount Not Available for Event Dates
October 10, 17, 24, 30

Only Day of Event Tickets Available on Event Date
October 31

Event Times
Monday to Thursday — 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday to Sunday — 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices
Passholder Advance Ticket: $25 — Only Available on Select Dates
General Advance Ticket: $29
Day Of Event Ticket: $37
Ages Two and Under: No Charge