We have 3 new additions to the attractions refurbishments list. First up, Mickey’s House will be closed from May 12th through May 15th. Donald’s Boat will be closed for a rather long refurbishment from May 19th through June 20th. Finally, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed just on May 20th.
As always, be sure to keep an eye out on our Attractions Refurbishment page for the latest attraction refurbs!
I advise y’all to check out the latest Blue Sky Alert, or as they’re now being called, Blue Sky Buzz, on Blue Sky Disney.
This latest “Buzz” goes in depth on the planned re-theme of the Orange Stinger, a potential different name for Cars Land, a Narnia 3D movie, & more!
Multiple sources have confirmed that the new Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be opening this Friday as the Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie is released in theaters. The opening of this exhibit marks the conclusion of 5 months of total inactivity for the right-east corner of the park as Toy Story Midway Mania enters a full-time soft-openings schedule beginning, as well, on Friday.Â
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I’m back from another lovely day at the Disneyland Resort, & I of course have a picture update for y’all. So let’s get straight to it:
Today was Mothers Day, & complimentary flowers were given out to mothers
The latest Disneyland Park map
The banners that were added to Sleeping Beauty’s Castle a couple of weeks ago have been removed for some reason
Random people got given a free Year of a Million Dreams pin… I got one obviously!
Space Mountain desperately needs a clean or paint job
A copy of the Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters mural behind the Segway Experience in Innoventions
The new Future Choice Stations inside Project Tomorrow in Innoventions, which are basically the new ending to Epcot’s Spaceship Earth
My Future Choice!
A treehouse (maybe) for the new Innoventions Dream Home
I tried out the relatively new game Power City for the first time
The new Air Scooter II display
A look at construction for It’s a Small World
The facade is now completely under tarps
The It’s a Small World Toy Shop is also closed
Work is still being done to the Sunshine Plaza Fountain
Let’s take a look at the newly opened Midway Mercantile!
Could this be the TSMM attraction poster?
The exit to Toy Story Midway Mania (it’s roped off, obviously)
Some well needed shade for DCA
The new food stand, Don Tomas, is open…
… This is its very limited menu
Let’s take a look around the mini Disney Gallery at the exit to Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years
Not a lot of water dropping, is there?
And now a look at the new Prince Caspian Pre-Parade to Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams
We’ll have more photos of Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams up in the Disneyland Park Gallery later tonight
Ever since the Bug’s Life float in the Pixar Play Parade came back, the floats have been in a different order: The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, A Bug’s Life, Toy Story
This is pretty much all of the main Bug’s Life float at the moment
To cap this DLR Picture Update off, me & Ariel at Ariel’s Grotto, which will be closing soon to make way for the new Disney Fairies meet ‘n greet
That’s it for this DLR Picture Update. We will of course have bigger versions of all of today’s pictures, plus many additional ones up later tonight in the Image Galleries. We will of course let you know when they’re up!
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To kick off episode 42, Jason Diffendal, Luke Manning, and Nick McLamb join me in discussing the Walt Disney World News and Rumors. This week, we discuss a bunch of news topics from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including Toy Story Mania fun facts and the new AFI villains exhibit.
Next, it’s the latest edition of Disney Don’t Forget the Lyrics, as listener Andy Schalf takes on reigning champion Luke Manning. This is another entertaining (and funny) edition of our game and should have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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The picture bellow, taken by the website Original D, of the latest Disneyland Resort maps, shows off 2 interesting things:
First off, more confirmation of the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries, which will begin on May 22nd. And secondly, this is the first time that the new Toy Story Midway Mania attraction has had the Midway part of the name including in anything promotional. That makes me happy!
WDW News Today has just been informed that after the conclusion of the long-running Year of a Million Dreams celebration in December 2008, Disney Parks will begin a new, smaller scale promotional program. The new promotion will be titled “Magical Celebrations” and is scheduled to begin in January 2009. The only part of the celebration that has been mentioned (still unofficial) thus far for the Walt Disney World Resort is the addition of Disneyland’s Parade of Dreams to the Magic Kingdom. No additional information is available at this time, but stay tuned to WDW News Today as more becomes available.
Be one of the first people to see the future! Attend a very special Annual Passholder sneak peek at the Disneyland® Park’s Innoventions Dream Home.
Discover a 5,000 square-foot home of the future inhabited by the dynamic Elias family and learn how the technology of today — and the technology of tomorrow — seamlessly interconnects within the home, the surrounding community and the whole world.
Located inside Innoventions.
All Disneyland® Resort Annual Passholders are invited to a very special sneak peek at the Innoventions Dream Home on the following dates and times:
Sneak Peek Dates Available to All Annual Passholders
June 2, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
June 3, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
June 4, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sneak Peek Dates That Are Blockout Dates for Southern California and Southern California Select Annual Passholders
June 5, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
June 6, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Blockout Dates apply. Entry based on first-come, first-serve basis. Sneak peek event may include long wait periods, is subject to temporary closures without notice and may be cancelled at any time. All participants must show their valid Annual Passport to enter the Innoventions Dream Home. Entry is non-transferable, is not guaranteed and may not be sold
Here are the offerings confirmed for the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries:
“Indiana Jones™ and the Secret of the Stone Tiger”
Young Guests become archeologists as they solve clues, complete tasks and decipher codes, Indy style which leads to a hidden treasure. A friendly and helpful female archeologist, who may not be as innocent as she seems, will host the experience. However, if her intentions are found to be villainous, Indy will surely be on the scene to aid the youngsters.Indiana Jones™ Adventure Map
Guests will be able to pick up a special map near the entrance to Aladdin’s Oasis, leading them to a series of clues that, when deciphered, reveal a secret message. This message can be used online to obtain an exclusive download of desktop wallpaper, screen saver or other collateral. The map also has a section that highlights activities in the queue of Indiana Jones™ Adventure and the Jungle Cruise.Adventure Photo Location
Guests can step into an action-packed sequence inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark. They can also pick up their Indiana Jones™ Adventure Maps at this location.Indiana Jones™ Adventure Queue
Using their Indiana Jones™ Adventure Maps as a guide, Guests will discover an exciting array of secrets hidden away in the queue of the attraction.Jungle Cruise
The Jungle Cruise Skipper spiel has been enhanced to reflect the idea that Indy has been traveling through the jungle on his latest expedition – and we will signs of his exploits. Moreover, Guests with a keen eye can look for hidden icons from the first three films, which are described in their Adventure Maps.Indiana Jones™ in Adventureland!
Indiana Jones™ and a male enemy agent run into each other in the street and pursue one another through Adventureland – pushing through the crowd, popping up here, there and everywhere! Seems one of them has a map to the Temple of the Forbidden Eye that the other wants. This results in a series of fun-filled, dramatic staged “moments” that include fights on balconies, pursuits and daring escapes!
It seems the rumors were true… The walls for the new food stand & store for Toy Story Midway Mania did in fact come down today! Our friend MintCrocodile has a few excellent pictures up on his SmugMug page:
The store, Midway Mercantile, is now open!
A look inside the store… It looks like they have some good merchandise
The little sign pointing towards the exit is obviously the exit to Toy Story Midway Mania
Also, the area opposite the attraction has been “uncovered”
The new food stand, Don Tomas, is also now open for business!
Just shade for the moment… Maybe something else will come here?
Thanks again to MintCrocodile for these pictures. You can few even more from the uncovered areas by clicking here!
