Red: In Pictures!
As reported yesterday, the Mark VII Monorail Red did begin daytime cast member previews. But we only just got in pictures, & here are some, courtesy of David “Darkbeer” Michaels:
Red On The Tracks!
The Mark VII Monorail Red finally began cast member previews today. And a little video of it circling the tracks is up on YouTube!
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No More Sleeping
You know that 50th anniversary of Sleeping Beauty exhibit that was supposed to of gone into Disney Animation in DCA? Well, it looks like it wont be happening now, according to David Koenig:
“The Snow White exhibit in the lobby of DCA’s animation building is scheduled to vanish April 27, but don’t expect a replacement until the fall—if ever. The hope was that the 120-piece exhibit of rare animation art would increase attendance at the facility. Instead, according to one source, attendance actually dropped. The animation building’s biggest draw, you see, has never been its interactive displays, but rather its expansive, air-conditioned lobby. “Guests missed the open space, plush seats, and the collage of scenes projected on the multitude of screens,” the source said.
She said that Snow White’s disappointing reception jeopardizes the exhibit originally planned to replace it—a 50th anniversary tribute to Sleeping Beauty. The insider explained, “The costs of framing the artwork, reinstalling the security systems, and the extra cast members to patrol it might prevent it from happening.”
Quinceanera Dreams Come True
The Quinceanera Dream Come True event that is going to be held at Disneyland this week will have major impact on the parks this week. A stage will be put up in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle from Tuesday through Friday blocking access through the Castle. The Horse Drawn Streetcars wont be running Wednesday through Friday so the tracks can be blocked for the event.
Aladdin’s Oasis will be closed for the event on Wednesday & Thursday, as well as Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years. But expect the latter to re-open sometime Friday afternoon. The Princess Fantasy Faire will also be closing early on both Wednesday & Thursday. Finally, Thursday’s second performance of Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams will be pushed forward to 5:30PM.
Here’s a little more information on the event:
Tune into “El Show de Cristina” on the Univision Network for a one-hour special highlighting the enchanted Dream Come True Quinceañera event at the Disneyland® Resort — check your local listing for day and time.
As part of The Year of a Million Dreams celebration, 15 very lucky girls had their Quinceañera dreams come true. They won an enchanted Quinceañera celebration hosted by Cristina Saralegui — the star of the popular television program “El Show de Cristina” — featuring dancing, music, celebrity performances, Disney magic and a few very special surprises!
Head’s up to Monday in the Parks for information on the attraction closures!
The Wheels of Change
If you want to know what’ll be happening around the Disneyland Resort in the next decade or so (or at least the current plans), check out the latest Blue-Sky Alert over on Blue Sky Disney!
Trust me, it’s a really good read.
Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
Now looking all the way ahead to July 4th… In previous years, Disneyland just did a little July 4th tag on the end of whatever fireworks show may be showing. Well it appears this year a full fledged 4th of July fireworks show will be shown instead of Remember Dreams Come True!
Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
9:25pm
Monorail Red Cast Previews Begin Tomorrow!
Cast previews for Monorail Red will begin tomorrow & last through-out the rest of the week. Here are the exact times:
Monday, April 21
6:45 – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
Tuesday, April 22
6:45 – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 23
6:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 24
6:45 – 8:30 a.m.
So if anyone’s at the park tomorrow, be sure to have your camera at the ready! We all should be riding Monorail Red very soon!
Thanks to Year45 for sending in this information!
We’re Ready To Go
In just a few hours, most of the WDW News Today staff will be heading into the Walt Disney World resort for what should be a fun and exciting week. Of course, the big reason we’re all going is to be a part of WDWCelebration’s “A Wild Decade” event, celebrating ten years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. With over 400 people attending, it should be a spectacular gathering. We will also be at WDW beyond the event, providing you with daily coverage of everything happening at the World this week (hopefully coverage of Toy Story Mania). Be sure to stay tuned to WDWNT if you can’t get down there this week, but be sure to say hello if your there and spot us.
Summer of Mysteries to Begin May 22nd
We’re hearing that the new Indiana Jones & Summer of Mysteries show could start showing at Disneyland, in the streets of Adventureland, on May 22nd. It’s also been rumored that the show may go into Aladdin’s Oasis, but seeing as there is no refurbishment planed for that theater, it’s highly unlikely.
Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today for further developments in this, the Summer of Mysteries!
The Bugs Are Back In Town!
It looks like the Bugs are back in town! The Bug’s Life float in the Pixar Play Parade has returned to the parade! However only the front half of the float has returned which has one single swing holding Flik and Atta..