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Max Guggenheim’s 5/3/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

DLNT Photographer Max Guggenheim was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday and took a plethora of newsworthy photos including some really awesome shots of Buena Vista Street. On to the pictures…

Cars Land Merchandise is available in the parks

Cove Bar still under refurbishment

Cars Land

Looks fantastic

On to Buena Vista Street

Front Entrance plaza. Wow…

Tile Benches!!!!!

Back to Carthay Circle

Fiddler, Fifer, and Pratical Cafe

Former Candy Shoppe

Side of Elias & Company

More Buena Vista Street later, on to Hollywoodland

Ughh… Mad T Party

Yup

Its mad alright

I think they need more lights…

Just sayin’…

House of Cards, The ElecTRONica wrap has been taken off the food truck

Back to Buena Vista Street!

Good look at the West side of the street. Atwater Art Supply is the blue building. Next to that is Julius Katz and Sons

Again.. Tile Benches!!!!!

Look at that “Candy” sign by the truck over there. Building straight ahead is Big Top Toys.

Alright, more DCA later, into Disneyland

Main Street facade’ refurbishments are wrapping up

Only thing still behind walls is Carnation Cafe

Penny Arcade and Candy Palace are open

The new expanded kitchen

I like the popcorn lights everywhere

Reorganized counters in Candy Palace. Less confusing and less cluttered.

Matterhorn

Mine? Monorail queue refurbishment above.

More Matterhorn

In the Rivers of America, one of the platforms for Fantasmic is being repaired

The Frontierland Shooting Arcade is under refurb

One more peek at Buena Vista Street

Thanks for reading and May the fourth be with you!

Get A Sneak Peek Inside 1901, The Private Club Inside The Carthay Circle Theater

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Carthay Circle Theatre, the iconic focal point of the new Buena Vista Street area coming to Disney California Adventure park on June 15, continues to take shape – and today we’re excited to bring you a look inside the exclusive, private 1901, which will be located inside.

1901 will be a special lounge accessible exclusively by Club 33 members. Named for the year Walt Disney was born – 1901 – the club will be a warm, intimate space with eclectic light fixtures, overstuffed leather chairs, and beautiful, rich touches.

“Imagine it’s the 1930s, and this is where the animators would’ve hung out, swapped stories, doodled on napkins,” as 1901 is described by Imagineer Ray Spencer. “This is the place Walt and the animators might’ve chatted, relaxed, unwound . . . a cozy den.”

The lounge will be decorated with personal artwork and photographs of the animators from the early years of the Walt Disney Studios, including some with Walt Disney’s own signature. “The guest is sort of an insider in this backstage world,” says Ray.

As we announced earlier today, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Club (June 15) and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort. Those interested in Club 33 membership may request more information by sending an email to club33interest@disneyland.com.

And mentioned above, the famous waiting list for Club 33 has indeed opened once again to new members. Here’s a little more info…

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Today we’re excited to announce, in honor of the 45th anniversary of Club 33 and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort on June 15, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership!

Envisioned by Walt Disney, who drew inspiration from the executive lounges at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the club opened in 1967 and has since held a place of mystery and legend among Disneyland park guests. You can read more about the history of Club 33 and see some photos from inside the exclusive club here.

New Club 33 members will now enjoy exclusive sneak peeks at park enhancements and new attractions, and the availability to use VIP tour guides, itinerary planning services, valet parking and complimentary hotel upgrades – it will be like having your own Disney concierge service! New membership will also include access to 1901, a special lounge inside the new Carthay Circle Theatre opening at Disney California Adventure park on June 15. We¹ll have more information on 1901 later today on the Disney Parks Blog, so check back!

This opportunity will initially be offered to those individuals who have been on the Club 33 waiting list. As interest and capacity are evaluated, those not currently on the waiting list may be offered opportunities to join. Those interested in Club 33 membership may request more information by sending an email to club33interest@disneyland.com.

Get A Sneak Peak Inside The Carthay Circle Theater Restaurant

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Yesterday, we took you inside the exclusive, private 1901 which will be located at Carthay Circle Theatre in Disney California Adventure park. Today, we’re showing you the inside of Carthay Circle Restaurant, which will be accessible to all park guests when it opens June 15.

The photos above show the inside of Carthay Circle Restaurant, still under construction but close to the way it will appear when it opens on June 15. The new premier dining location will take guests back in time to opening night of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” a historic night for Walt Disney and his studio. Re-creating the excitement of that night, Carthay Circle Restaurant will immerse guests in the post-screening atmosphere – as if they are celebrating alongside Walt and Lillian Disney, themselves.

Reservations will be available soon, so keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for updates!

Blue Sky Cellar To Re-Open Feb. 29 Featuring New Cars Land Exhibit

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Thereâs a big update coming to Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure park on Wednesday, Feb. 29. âThe Road to Cars Landâ will be a sneak preview of the plans for Cars Land, featuring a model of the land, maquettes of some of the new ride vehicles, and sketches and early concept art.

And of course, brand-new Cars Land attractions posters will be included in this latest update. Other items to be featured will include the shovel used during the ground-breaking ceremony in July 2009 with the signatures of John Lasseter, Director of âCarsâ and Principal Creative Advisor, Walt Disney Imagineering, and other project team members. A new video at Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar will feature John, the Cars Land design team, project architects and landscapers providing insights into the innovations behind the new land opening this summer at Disney California Adventure park.

Once the expansion is complete, Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar will continue to be a preview center for new experiences planned for the Disneyland Resort.

Max Guggenheim’s 3/8/12 DCA Photo Report

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

DLNT Photographer Max Guggenheim was at Disney California Adventure a few days ago giving us some neat photos of both Cars Land and Buena Vista Street…

Cars Land

So close….

Wow, this must be a first, reporting on Disneyland from DCA, the Matterhorn scaffolding is quickly coming down to the bottom half of the mountain

Pacific Wharf entrance to Cars Land

This guy is spending too much time in the Animation Academy

Moving on to Buena Vista Street

1…2…3.. Oohhh

Minnie’s Fly Girls is proving to be popular.

Yes, couldn’t go a month without a weather vane picture

First look at the North trolley station

May the force guide you back

Thanks for Reading!!!

Hayley Nance’s DLR Photo Report 3/4/12

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

DLR Photographer Hayley Nance was at the Disneyland Resort a few days ago and has some newsworthy pictures to share of the Matterhorn, Buena Vista Street, and much more…

Matterhorn refurbishment continues

On Main Street, the Carnation Cafe expansion continues

Coke Corner reopened a while back

In Downtown Disney, The Lego Store has moved into its temporary space next to D street as the original Lego Store is refurbished

Over in DCA, work on the Parade route has completed in front of Mermaid

The Pacific Wharf lagoon has been filled again and bridge has reopened.

Cars Land

A look around the new Blue Sky Cellar exhibit

Over in the backlot, the facade next to the animation building is behind tarps

Yup, still here

Buena Vista Street

You can see that the Glendale Hyperion bridge framwork has gone up

Wrapping up the report is the first look at new signage installed at the bus loading area

New Video Give Us First Look At Red Car Trolley, Radiator Springs Racers, and Much More…

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

This afternoon, Tom Staggs, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, announced that the five-year expansion of Disney California Adventure park will be complete on June 15 with the opening of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Theatre!

The Happiest Place on Earth will get even happier with four new attractions – Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Flying Tires, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and the Red Car Trolley – as well as new dining and shopping locations such as Flo’s V8 Café, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Elias & Co. and Los Feliz Five & Dime. Disney California Adventure park will offer guests even more new experiences in addition to the attractions that have been added since the expansion began in 2007.

To accommodate a media preview and make final preparations for the opening, Disney California Adventure park will be closed for one day on June 14. Disneyland park, Downtown Disney District and the Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open for our guests on that day.

Take a look back at all the additions to Disney California Adventure park and a look ahead at all the new things to come this summer:

Michael Wada’s 2/24/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

DLNT Reporter Michael Wada was at the Disneyland Resort a few days ago and took some beautiful photos of the resort to share. Photos include Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, The Matterhorn, and much more…

The Grizzly River Run Refurbishment has drained the Pacific Wharf Bay and workers are taking the opportunity to paint some things

Hmmmm. First the Condor Flats letters were painted over by the land entrance, now this has been painted on the Pacific Wharf Cafe

Cars Land

You can see just the top of the “Welcome to Radiator Springs” sign

A look at the mash potato building… Err, Carthay Circle Theater

Excellent…

Clarabell’s

The sign has finally been pulled off the Candy Shoppe

Elias and Company looking farther behind than the rest of the buildings

Over in Disneyland…

Blue Ribbon Bakery is no more as its space is transformed into Carnation Cafe

Hearing that Coke Corner actually reopened today

Scaffolding is already coming down at the top of the Matterhorn

You can definitely notice the difference in color from top to bottom. Get ready for a much darker Matterhorn.

Thanks for reading!

Five & Dime Joining the List Of Entertainment Offerings on Buena Vista Street

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

It looks like another musical group has been added to Buena Vista Street. Joining the Lonely Sisters, the Five & Dime will be a swing band playing with “Five” musicians and one singer or “dime.” Here is one posting from the auditions website,

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking FEMALE VOCALISTS for Five & Dime, a high-energy musical group (“Five”) fronted by a female singer (“Dime”) with the vocal stylings of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Together, they will play and swing to popular standards of the ’30s while interacting with park Guests.

Rehearsals begin early May, show opens early June.

Entertainers for this show are covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).

Role

Dime: Female vocalist of African heritage, knowledge of ’30s swing and scat singing, reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, must sing “G” below middle C to “D” a 9th above middle C, lots of personality

Requirements

Please prepare 16 bars of music in the appropriate style, an accompanist will be provided

Must be at least 18 years of age to audition

Bring a picture and résumé

Also along with this posting, it confirms the rumors that indeed the early June opening for Cars Land and Buena Vista Street may be true.

Max Guggenheim’s 2/9/11 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

DLNT Reporter Max Guggenheim was at the Disneyland Resort a few days ago and captured some really neat photos to share. Photos include Buena Vista Street, Cars Land, and much more…

World of Color banners in Downtown Disney