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!

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Matt Valdez’s 12/8/11 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on December 9, 2011

DLNT Photographer Matt Valdez was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us. Photos include a look and the now complete Disneyland Hotel, The Carthay Circle Theater, and much more…

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The Disneyland Hotel’s refurbishment recently wrapped up and Matt was nice enough to talk a stroll through the grounds to grab some pictures

Very modern check in desk

I like the tree topper

Glad to see some of the historical concept art stayed even through the refurb

The Big Thunder Mountain model in the Frontier Tower

Into the parks! Starting off at DCA

Buena Vista Street

New locker complex

A portion of the Carthay Circle Theater was uncovered

Elias & Company Department Store

Clarabelle’s and Fiddler, Fifer, and Pratical Cafe

Looks beautiful

Moving on, No exterior progress yet on the former Mission Tortilla Factory

Cars Land

Mater’s Shack

The leaning tower of tires

Sarge’s Hut

The backside of the Cadillac Range is coming along

I guess they were tired of kids trying to squeeze through these poles

Some painting in Maliboomer Park

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Jamie Nakagiri’s 11/18/11 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on December 3, 2011

I apologize for the lack of posts few days as I have had some internet problems. Catching up on news, I have a photo report from a few days ago from DLNT Podcaster Jamie Nakagiri…

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Holiday billboard and Mickey and Friends

Pirates has already reopened form its refurbishment

Holiday season maps

Holiday cookies!!!!!

Disneyland invites radio stations every year to broadcast from the park for the holidays

Ornaments galore

Into DCA

The new locker and restroom building facade

Duffy’s Holiday Meet and Greet

Not Bad…

Wowza. Looking good

Elias and Company Department Store

The World of Color holiday pre-show premiered a few days back

Will have more photos and video soon

And to finish off the report some picture of the always beautiful Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street

Matt Valdez’s 11/17/11 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on November 25, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!! I would like to welcome Matt Valdez to Disneyland News Today as a staff photographer. Matt already has a photo report to share with us…

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Starting off in Disneyland

Main Street is already decked out for the holidays

The new Disney Gallery exhibit, “Trains of Disney” is now open at the Disney Gallery

The rocks at the front of Adventureland still look strange to me. Bright turquoise was a strange choice.

Work on the Jolly Holiday Bakery continues.

Good day to be at the parks

Not much visible progress on the exterior

Nope, they are still funny looking

Planter work in Adventureland

The Pirates refurbishment wrapped up today

The only changes reported was that now both Blackbeard and Davy Jones are on the waterfall right before the battle scene.

How about a quick look around Santa’s Reindeer Round-up

Awwwwww…

Some LED snow on the castle roof

Wreath in the Small World Mall

Notice that the reefs on the facade are missing this year because of the Magic, The Memories, and You needs a flat surface to project on to

Quick peek at decorations around Toon Town

One of the trees that was imported from Walt Disney World’s Toon Town

No extended queue today at Star Tours

Into DCA

Buena Vista Street Construction

Attempt at decorating the DCA entrance way

Carthay Circle Theater

The Carthay Circle fountain was on

Oooooh….

Ahhhhhh..

Elias & Company Depatment Store

The Pump House

The Backlot entrance showing a little wear

The workwalls along the entrance have been moved around and they are no longer the blue Electronica walls… Interesting

Walking down by Tower…

New work walls at the parade gates

Looks like some executives are getting a VIP look at Cars Land

The giant ornaments have returned to Flick’s Fun Fair

The mural is cracked and faded, wondered what’s going to happen to it

Cars Land

The leaning tower of tires has been constructed

So has the sign for Luigi’s

The mountain side facing pacific wharf has been mostly completed

Looking back the Carhtay Circle Theater

Ahhh….

The Christmas Tree is up in Paradise Pier

Mustache!!!

The Cadillac Range from Paradise Park

Another mustache!!

Decorations on The Little Mermaid

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The Red Car Trolley Will Carry Guests With “Comfort – Speed – Safety”

WDWNT on October 25, 2011

From Erin Glover the Disney Parks Blog:

Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure Park

When Buena Vista Street opens at Disney California Adventure park next year, guests will be transported back in time to Los Angeles of the 1920s and ‘30s. This trip to the past would not be complete without one of the most beloved symbols of Los Angeles history, the Pacific Electric Red Cars. The Red Car Trolley, making its debut along with the rest of Buena Vista Street, will be inspired by this landmark transportation system.

At its peak in the mid-1920s, the Pacific Electric Railway was the largest electric railway in the world, connecting Los Angeles and the surrounding Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura and Riverside counties. Established in 1901, the Pacific Electric Railway carried passengers throughout the Southern California area for the next 60 years.

Map of the Red Car Trolley Route at Disney California Adventure Park

As you can see in the map above, the Red Car Trolley will carry guests from Buena Vista Street to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and back with “Comfort – Speed – Safety” – not to mention style.

Red Car Trolley Designs at Disney California Adventure Park

Exterior paint schemes like those detailed above will reflect the various Red Cars that appeared during different periods in the Pacific Electric Railway’s history, while the interior design (seen in the rendering below) employs some of the very design elements featured in the original cars.

Red Car Trolley Interior Designs at Disney California Adventure Park

For more on the Red Car Trolley and Buena Vista Street, be sure to visit Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure park – and keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for updates and looks behind the scenes.

New Show Planned For DCA and Update On Minnie’s Fly Girls

WDWNT on October 12, 2011

It looks like Minnie’s Fly Girls is back on according to the Disney Auditions website. A casting call is being sent out once again for singers and actors. Though that is not what interested me. Here is from the posting…

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking Female and Male Singer/Actors for two brand new shows to be performed outdoors at Disney California Adventure® Park: Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airlines, a four-member charter airline crew that sings and swings to songs from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, and The Friendly Sisters, a talented trio from the Midwest who epitomize the innocent, optimistic “can-do” America of the 1920s. Cast will perform in both shows daily.

A new show called “The Friendly Sisters” has been added to the list. “A talented trio from the Midwest who epitomize the innocent, optimistic “can-do” America of the 1920s.” I assume we would be seeing these “Friendly Sisters” on Buena Vista Street performing their musical numbers. Minnie’s Fly Girls is listed to premiere Febuary 2012 and “The Friendly Sisters” in May 2012. Their aren’t any more details though stay tuned to Disneyland News today as we will keep you updated as more details arise on both Minnie’s Fly Girls and “The Friendly Sisters.”

Blue Sky Cellar Featuring Buena Vista Street Opened Today

WDWNT on September 23, 2011

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Red Car Trolley Poster

After a short closure, Blue Sky Cellar opened again today with new sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes looks at the continuing transformation of Disney California Adventure park. Guests will be able to view new videos, models and renderings to learn even more about the exciting changes coming to the park. Among the new artwork, you’ll also find three new attraction posters, including the one above featuring the new Red Car Trolley, coming to Buena Vista Street when it opens next year.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Poster

Also featured in Blue Sky Cellar are posters for current guest favorites – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Soarin’ Over California.

Soarin’ Over California Poster

Be sure to stop by Blue Sky Cellar and keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for updates on Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and more.

If you would like to see more photos, our good friends over at SoCal Thrills have a detailed photo report covering the new exhibits.

 

Blue Sky Cellar Updates On The Way

WDWNT on September 15, 2011

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Throughout the Disney California Adventure park transformation, Walt Disney Imagineering has kept guests updated on the expansion at Blue Sky Cellar – a space dedicated to special sneak peeks of the new experiences coming to the park. Beginning Monday, September 19, Blue Sky Cellar will close in order to be updated once again. When it reopens on September 23, guests will find new videos, models and renderings of the latest additions coming to Buena Vista Street, Cars Land and more.

Last week, we showed you the topping off of the Carthay Circle Theatre with the arrival of its 17-foot, 5,000-pound cupola. I know that many of you have commented on how much you enjoy the time lapse construction videos we show from time to time on the Disney Parks Blog. Below is a peek at one of the items to be featured in the updated Blue Sky Cellar – a time lapse video of Carthay Circle Theatre construction through last week.

 

 

The Carthay Circle Theater Gets Topped Off

WDWNT on September 9, 2011

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Late Wednesday night, Walt Disney Imagineering topped the new Carthay Circle Theatre at Disney California Adventure park with its crowning feature – a cupola modeled after the one which sat atop the historic theatre which was the site of the 1937 world premiere of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The Disney Parks Blog video team was on hand to catch some great footage of the cupola as it was raised into position on top of the theatre – take a look!

 

 

 

We’ll have more details on the Carthay Circle Theatre and Buena Vista Street as the area continues to take shape at Disney California Adventure park, so keep checking back!