Suicide at the Disneyland Hotel

According to MousePlanet:

At approximately 11:00 a.m. today, a man jumped to his death from the 14th floor at the Disneyland Hotel. According to Anaheim Police Department spokesman Sgt. Rick Martinez, APD is treating this as a suicide based on what police have found so far.


A couple of onlookers turn to view the activity at the Disneyland Hotel, as a police officer keeps the area clear. Numerous police cars are parked in the hotel’s driveway as the Anaheim Police Department investigates an apparent suicide of a man who jumped out of the 14th floor. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

The man, approximately between 30 and 40, was in a south-facing room of the Wonder Tower (formerly Bonita) of the hotel, facing a parking lot. According to police, the man was in town for business. He was in the room with an adult male associate when, shortly after 11 a.m., he stepped out onto the balcony, made a statement, and jumped.

Emergency services are on scene at the hotel, and although the area is cordoned off, the scene has been visible from the balconies by hotel guests staying in the tower.

Dateline Disneyland Picture Update

Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge:


New banners have been added to Sleeping Beauty’s Castle showing, guess what…


… DREAM CLOUDS!


Club 33 is receiving a little TLC


Little Donald Ducks are on top of the new outdoor vending structures opposite Toy Story Midway Mania

Exclusive: Toy Story Midway Mania Ride Video!

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber was able to grab an on-ride video (Warning: its a little bit shaky, as is expected with a ride of this nature containg spinning vehicles and 3-D effects) just before Toy Story Mania closed down for the day. Included is video of the queue, handicapped load area, and a special surprise at the end. Enjoy!!!

Jose Eber’s Toy Story Mania Update

Jose Eber presents us with what he could of the Toy Story Mania previews today, showing us the Pixar Place area in its current state and the entrance to the attraction. Stay tuned as we try to gain further coverage throughout the day.

 

5/1/08 Jose Eber Update

Jose Eber takes us on a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to look at the new animation archway sign, Pixar Place construction, and new walls on the back-side of the former ABC Theater.


 

Toy Story Mania Pictures

To see pictures of the Pixar Place area and the queue and loaing area for the new Toy Story Mania attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, head over to the great photo update at Orlando United by clicking HERE.

Still No Official Monorail Opening Date

From the OC Register:

There is still no opening date for the Monorail Red train.

Because there was such high reader interest last week about when the new train is opening, we want to keep you updated with the latest information.

Disney Spokesman John McClintock said today that the Disney is still testing and adjusting the Monorail. He said that no date has been set for the Monorail’s public launch. We’ll continue updating information on this blog about when the Monorail will open to the public.

Star Wars Ultimate Lightsaber

Not sure how old this is, but a Build Your Own Lightsaber stand has been added into Star Traders in Tomorrowland. Basically, it’s a Build-A-Bear type building station, but in this case, you get to make your own Lightsaber. Different Star Wars character’s Lightsaber’s are available to mix & match, a really cool concept! Also at the top of the stand, there are a couple of screens showing various Lightsaber involved battles from the 6 Star Wars movies. The price for this great collectible is $20!

Both pictures courtesy of DL_CRAZE of MiceChat

Toy Story Mania Previews Back On

Toy Story Mania cast member previews are back on track and here is the schedule:

May 2, 2008 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

May 3 and 4, 2008 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

These previews are open to all Florida resort cast members and Imagineers.