Scene By Scene Preview Of Radiator Springs Racers

WDWNT on August 22, 2010

From The LA Times:

Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

What’s better than an E Ticket ride? How about an F Ticket?

Radiator Springs Racers promises to redefine our expectations of an E Ticket attraction by combining a classic dark ride with a thrilling head-to-head drag race.

Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

Currently under construction at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, the $200-million ride, scheduled to make its debut in 2012,  will take passengers on a four-minute journey through stalactite caverns, around hairpin turns and along high-speed straightaways. Each side-by-side race ends with a randomly selected winner.

Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

On-site ride tests this summer revealed a prototype vehicle based on Epcot’s Test Track technology that moved like a giant slot car along a banked and undulating course. The sleek red sports car, with anthropomorphic headlight eyes and smiling bumper, looked like one of the animated characters from the Pixar movie “Cars.”

Crews continue to construct six acres of rockwork resembling the desert buttes and bluffs of the 2006 film’s iconic Ornament Valley, which will take a year to carve and another year to paint.

Spoiler Alert

What follows is a scene-by-scene breakdown of the Radiator Springs Racers ride:

You can read on over at The LA Times Website…

The Madness is Almost Over…

WDWNT on August 6, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Exciting changes continue at Disney California Adventure park. In June, “World of Color” began making a nighttime splash at the park and Silly Symphony Swings began offering a musical ride in Paradise Pier.

While you might have heard about the attraction, I know there’s one thing I know you haven’t seen … and that’s Goofy dreaming about the new attraction that’s being created in his honor. Take a look at this video and let us know what you think in the comments.

In order for Mickey and Goofy to get ready for this transformation, Mulholland Madness will close October 12, and the last time guests can go for a spin on Disney’s version of Mulholland Drive is October 11.

We’ve also shared news here on the Blog about the 12-acre Cars Land expansion due in 2012. You might be interested in knowing that Bountiful Valley Farms will close on September 7 to help pave the way for Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree.

As excited as I am about seeing “World of Color” now and thinking about all that’s coming to Disney California Adventure park, I want to know what your favorite thing is to do in the park today. Please let us know in the comments.

As you might already know, Goofy’s Sky School will add even more fun to Paradise Pier in 2011. The attraction is inspired by the 1940 cartoon short, “Goofy’s Glider.” It’s a flying academy that follows Goofy’s attempts to teach a group of novice pilots how to fly.

Cars Land

For all the news you need to know about the changes at Disney California Adventure park, visit disneycaliforniaadventure.com or stop by the Blue Sky Cellar next time you’re in the park.

The area that is now The Bountiful Valley Farms will become the entrance to Cars Land. That includes PT Fleas, the “Water Wonderland,” and The Farmers Market Restaurant.  Also announced, The Maliboomer’s last day of operation will be on September 6, 2010.

Radiator Springs Racers Testing is at Full Speed

WDWNT on June 25, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

“Cars” is one of my all-time favorite films from Pixar and that’s why I’m so excited to give you a peek at the vehicle testing for Radiator Springs Racers. This thrilling new attraction is set to open in 2012 with the debut of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. Vehicle testing is an important milestone in the development process and that means we’re one big step closer to racing through this new land. Testing is expected to continue through the end of July, then the car comes off the track while construction is completed.

The bright cars you see here will each carry six guests through the twists and turns of Ornament Valley. Radiator Springs Racers covers a lot of ground – nearly half of the 12 acres in Cars Land! Check out our video and imagine what this high-speed adventure will be like.

“What’s Next?” at The Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on June 14, 2010

“What’s Next?” for the Disneyland Resort after the debut of World of Color? Find out more details about The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Star Tours 2, Carsland, and much more!

Chris Lastrapes 6/11/10 What’s Next Photo Report

WDWNT on June 13, 2010

Chris Lastrapes and Tom Corless both attended the What’s Next Presentation where not much was announced. The new Blue Sky Cellar exhibit however has a lot of new information, concepts, and renderings of the Little Mermaid Attraction, Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, and much more.

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Stay Tuned to DLNT for a video of the What’s Next Presentation

Stephen Thomas’ 5/21/10 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on May 22, 2010

DLNT Reporter Stephen Thomas’ took a trip to the Disneyland Resort and has some newsworthy photos to share of Cars Land, Silly Symphony Swings, and much more.

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Thanks for the report Stephen