TSMM Single Rider Line
It seems that the Single Rider line for Toy Story Midway Mania has been set up earlier than we original thought. We’re not sure if it’s being used yet, but it’s definitely there.
Picture by BCC
DCA News
We have a couple of pieces of news from the 2 newest DCA Pixar attractions to go over.
First off, the Pixar Play Parade has returned to its (almost) original form. The entire a Bug’s Life float is now completely back. However, the order of the floats has changed slightly. The Ratatouille & a Bug’s Life have switched with each other, due to one of the Chefs on stilts slipping due to the water & bubbles from the Finding Nemo float before hand.
Secondly, Toy Story Midway Mania will be gaining a Single Rider line in around 2 weeks. Not much more to say on that, but we’ll let you know when it debuts.
MouseTimes Innoventions Dream Home Update
The latest MouseTimes.com DLR Pictorial offers the best look so far at the new Innoventions Dream Home. Here are a few of MouseTimes’s photos from the Dream Home:
An interactive racing game
One of the new rotating stages (where Tom Morrow previously was)… This is the only one finished as far as I know
One of the many HP computers running Windows
The Girl’s Room
From this screen, you can adjust things such as music, lighting, blinds, etc.
A camera or mirror (not sure what its use is yet)
The Pirates Room for boys
Cast Members tell the story of Peter Pan, which is projected on the wall
Modern appliances in the Kitchen
The office in the back of the Living Room
The Tree of Tomorrow is still there
MouseTimes also has up full video coverage of the opening ceremony for Toy Story Midway Mania, which is available for download here!
No More Fried Chicken!
According to the Cast Member Resort Today website, the French Market will be getting a brand new menu this Wednesday. It will close early on Monday, & then be closed for all of Tuesday.
The new menu will feature American & Cajun-Creole themed items, as well as a healthier selection for both lunch & dinner.
We’ll post a picture of the new menu when I get back from my trip to Disneyland on Thursday night.
More TSMM Grand Opening Videos
Laughing Place has a bunch of videos from the grand opening ceremony of Toy Story Midway Mania from this past Tuesday. You can find them all here.
John Lasseter Reveals Secrets of Toy Story Mania
Check out our exclusive video with Pixar chief John Lasseter for tips on how to unlock the secret “Easter Egg” targets in the new Toy Story Mania dark ride at Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.
During our recent ride-along, Lasseter and I went mano a mano at Mania. To my great surprise, I beat the master. Find out how.
— Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Monorail Blue Making Late-Night Runs
Disneyland has been conducting regular after-hours tests of the new Monorail Blue as adjustments continue on the Monorail Red cooling system, Disney officials confirmed.
Mouse Planet columnist David Koenig, author of the definitive “Mouse Tales: A Behind-the-Ears Look at Disneyland,” reported that poor air circulation in the air-conditioning-less cabins remains the key kink holding up the new monorail’s much-anticipated debut.
Complicating matters, the Mark VII monorails feature windows that only partly swing out from the bottom rather than slide down like an automobile, making for an uncomfortably warm ride on hot days, according to Koenig.
Mice Age columnist Al Lutz reported that Disneyland maintenance crews are exploring the option of installing exterior-mounted baffles to scoop air into the cabins while in transit along the beamway.
The new monorail’s sleek iconic exterior features color-shifting paint with gray pinstriping that evokes the stainless-steel side panels of the 1959 original designed by Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr.
— Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Midway Mania Trip Report Video
CptBingo on YouTube has put up a video highlighting the opening of Toy Story Midway Mania yesterday. Included is the 4hr long line, new maps, Green Army Men parachuting into DCA, & much more!
UPDATE: If you want a laugh, check this out (there is a bit of foul language towards the end of the video)!
MintCrocodile’s TSMM Opening Ceremony Update
Staff Photographer MintCrocodile is back with a look at today’s opening ceremony of Toy Story Midway Mania. I’m not going to post the ceremony pictures here, but there are plenty, & you can find them here!
Mint also has a video up of the ceremony, which will be available as a vidcast episode soon!
I do want to share Mint’s pictures of the new DCA map, featuring Toy Story Midway Mania & more:
Darkbeer DLR Picture Update
Let’s take a look at the preparations for today’s opening ceremonies, with pictures taken yesterday from David “Darkbeer” Michael:
Signs were up through-out Tomorrowland directing guests to the attractions while the Innoventions Dream Home opening ceremony was taking place
A couple of attractions were closed as well
I presume the train was still operating, but just went straight pass the Tomorrowland Train Station
Moving over to Toy Story Midway Mania’s opening ceremony preparations
I think this is where the ceremony stage went up
A second stage was also up right by the attraction
Filming by Mr. Potato Head
And now a couple of non-ceremony related pictures:
The temporary stage in Pacific Wharf is gone
The It’s a Small World sign is now behind tarps too