Conner Purzycki’s 12/11/11 DCA Photo Report

WDWNT on December 13, 2011

After a few weeks of Florida and my daily schedule being packed, I finally got a chance to visit my home resort here in “sunny” California. So here are some newsworthy photos from yesterday covering Buena Vista Street, Carthay Circle Theater, and much more…

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New Locker Complex coming along

I wonder whats going to happen with that curved wall

You can see just the top of Oscar’s Filling Station

More Locker Complex

Walking through Condor Flats

Photopass Pickup Location in the old Cars Meet and Greet

Cant believe that sign is still spinning

The backside of Clarabell’s

Carthay Circle Theater

Elias & Company

Pump House

The top of the fountain

More of the Carthay Circle Facade was reviled recently

Looks spectacular


Thought this was a neat picture

Neverland Jake in the Backlot

He tried to jump out and scare me from behind that pole…

Pixar Pals

New parade lighting on a scissor lift

The TOT gate is finally out from behind walls

Looks like some sort of sensor was installed in the concrete

Onward!

Yeah, Cars Land over there. Didn’t grab any photos. Onward!

I’m glad to see this bad (Odyssey I Believe) back. Also, since when did the fruit pizza get cut from Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta!!! GAH!

Thanks for reading

The Backstory of Paradise Gardens

WDWNT on August 8, 2011

A fun story from Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

As all our guests know, every Disney Parks experience starts with a story. Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta at Disney California Adventure park are no exceptions. These aren’t just places to get fabulous pizzas, pasta and kabobs – they’re part of a story. A story of taking chances, new beginnings and family.

 

Come visit Paradise Garden and experience the story – and the food – for yourself! Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta are now open at Disney California Adventure park.

Goofy’s Sky School and New Restaurants Opening Pushed Back to July 1st

WDWNT on May 5, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure Park

The sun is shining and the temperature is rising – summertime is coming to Disneyland Resort! What better way to spend a summer day than with a waterside stroll? That’s why we’re thrilled to let you know that on July 1, the transformation of Paradise Pier will be complete at Disney California Adventure park.

Disney Soundsational Summer kicks off June 3 with the opening of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Star Tours and “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” and the completion of Paradise Pier will continue our celebration of new attractions and experiences at Disneyland Resort.

Coming in for a landing on Paradise Pier will be Goofy’s Sky School, a Wild Mouse-style roller coaster which carries Guests through a flying lesson from Goofy. Last summer, we showed you this video in which Goofy dreams of opening his own flight school – and on July 1, his dream will come true!

Also, two new dining locations and one returning favorite will add to the excitement: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill. Pam Brandon will be sharing details on these new restaurants here on the Disney Parks Blog later today.

And Disneyland corn dog fans will be happy to know that the popular Corn Dog Castle will also make its return on July 1.

Read more about Disney Soundsational Summer here.

The Menus for the above restaurants have already been released on the Disney Parks Blog:

As Erin Glover reported earlier today, two new quick-service spots debut July 1 at Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure park. These new restaurants will be side-by-side, with 900 shared seats. Open for lunch and dinner, both will feature healthful options throughout the day. Here’s what you’ll find on the menus:

At Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, on-stage kitchens will turn out flatbreads, pastas and freshly tossed salads. Flatbreads run the gamut from a traditional cheese or pepperoni to a Portobello mushroom and spinach flatbread with pesto, artichokes, mozzarella, ricotta-salata and Pecorino Romano (two fancy cheeses).

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs Dish

Pasta fans can dig into classic spaghetti and meatballs, pasta tossed with chicken in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce, or five-cheese ravioli with pesto and toasted pine nuts. Hearty salads include a chicken Caesar; Mediterranean chef salad with provolone, salami, capocollo, fresh mozzarella, cured ham, roasted peppers, olives and greens in a red wine vinaigrette; and a field greens salad with Craisins dried cranberries, raisins, caramelized pecans and a basil vinaigrette.

A Classic Greek Salad with Grilled Pita

Next door, Paradise Garden Grill has a healthful Mediterranean spin with a variety of skewers and kabobs – lemon-oregano chicken, Mediterranean, grilled steak or veggie and tofu served with rice pilaf, cucumber salad and grilled pita, with your choice of sauces to make it your own: Moroccan chili tomato, chimichurri, tandoori-spiced yogurt and tzatziki (a yogurt-cucumber-garlic sauce). A classic Greek salad with grilled pita also is on the menu. For kids, there’s a grilled chicken skewer or a beef kabob, both served with choice of sauce.

What’s your preference?