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Tomorrowland Mess-Up

WDWNT on May 29, 2008

The final article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be an overview of all the changes made, not involving an entirely new attraction or exhibit. This one’s going to be quite big, so let’s get straight to it:

A look at the 1998 Tomorrowland sign (the Disneyland logo has since been removed)

The out-of-place, yet beautiful Astro Orbitor

Walt Disney’s Dedication of Tomorrowland

Star Tours received new decorations on its sign…

… And exterior. But that’s about it for Star Tours

All the Star Trader got was a gold trim

The Starcade remained pretty much the same (the upper floor has since been walled off to guest use)

The 1998 Tomorrowland Terrace Stage

In 2000, it was changed to Club Buzz, & then returned to the original Tomorrowland Terrace design in 2006

Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port replaced Mission to Mars (in the right-hand corner, you can see the 98 Space Mountain sign)

A look inside the restaurant

A new version of the Moonliner adorns the entrance to Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port

Cosmic Waves, the run-around water playground…

The spraying water was removed due to the seats in Honey, I Shrunk the Audience getting slightly damaged after wet visitors coming in

Space Mountain got a rather ugly new color scheme

The Autopia got a temporary new sign, before it was completely re-done into the version we have today in 2000

The Tomorrowland Train Station also got a new design

I truly hope you enjoyed the past week’s series on the New Tomorrowland of 1998. We’ll definitely be doing something like this again the next time a big anniversary comes around!

Mark VII Mini Attraction Poster Product Release & Signing

WDWNT on May 28, 2008

Event: Monorail Mark VII Mini Attraction Poster Product Release & Signing
Special Guest: Scot Drake – Principal Concept Designer, Walt Disney Imagineering
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2008
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Location: Disneyana Shop, Main Street, U.S.A.

Event Information:
Join us Sunday, June 8, 2008, as we celebrate the release of our newest mini attraction poster commemorating the Monorail Mark VII by Walt Disney Imagineer & Principal Concept Designer, Scot Drake. Scot has captured the sleek, elegant modern design of the new Monorail Mark VII as it travels high above the waters of Tomorrowland on its circumnavigation of the Disneyland® Resort. Scot will be on hand for a special appearance and signing from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at the Disneyana Shop on Main Street, U.S.A.

The Monorail Mark VII open edition mini attraction poster comes matted and will be available for $35, plus tax. Dimensions: 14″ x 18″.

In addition, we will offer a framed set featuring two mini attraction posters – the 1959 Monorail Mark I and the 2008 Monorail Mark VII. See Image Below. This open edition framed set will be available for $195, plus tax.

Artist will only sign his respective artwork purchased at the Disneyana Shop on the day of the event. Limit TWO (2) items signed per Guest. Artist appearances are subject to space and availability and are not guaranteed.

A Great Big World of Innoventions

WDWNT on May 28, 2008

The next article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be about Innoventions. Again, this article will be a pictorial article. So, let’s get to it:

A look at the construction of Innoventions in March of 1998

Innoventions on opening day, May 22nd 1998

The Innoventions sign

The amazing Tom Morrow animatronic (or should I say Timkeeper?), too bad he’s gone now!

General Motor’s Sparky

The Tree of Tomorrow (really imaginative *sarcasm*)

Innoventions with the 2005 color scheme… It’s much nicer now!

Tomorrow, the last of our New Tomorrowland articles, on the overall New Tomorrowland of 1998!

Honey, I Replaced Captain EO!

WDWNT on May 27, 2008

The next article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be about Honey, I Shrunk the Audience. Again, this article will be a pictorial article, as Yesterland already has a wonderful article up dealing with the history of this attraction!

Of course, there’s not much to be shared about the film itself, seeing as it’s in 3D, & pictures are strictly forbidden on attractions like this one. But, let’s get to it:

Captain EO was the original film in this spot. Previously it was an outdoor stage

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience opened with the rest of the New Tomorrowland on May 22nd, 1998

This promotional picture greatly over-exaggerates the Dog’s presence in the attraction

A look inside the theater

These 3 posters are featured in the outdoor waiting area (this picture is actually from Journey into Imagination with Figment in Epcot, but the the posters are the same at both attractions)

Soon, the Disneyland logo from the top of the attraction’s sign was removed

For the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, one of 50 “Hidden 50s” was placed on the sign

A look at the attraction’s entrance with the 2005 Tomorrowland color scheme

Tomorrow, a look at Innoventions!

MitP Update

WDWNT on May 26, 2008

Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Monday in the Parks on MiceAge:

Apparently the Hot Dog Hut is now open (even though it’s still behind walls in this picture)

A look at the new Create Your Own Ear Hat (Mickey Ears) station at the Gag Factory in Mickey’s Toontown

Donald’s Boat is closed for a month long refurbishment

Also of note in this article, is a look at some of Southern California’s newest attractions & events, including the Summer of Hidden Mysteries, & Pony Express at Knott’s Berry Farm.

And Darkbeer gave a link to an OC Register interview with Joey Michaels, one of the Imagineers who worked on the Summer of Hidden Mysteries.

Mural Wars!

WDWNT on May 25, 2008

The next article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be about the mural on the American Space Experience/Rocket Rods queue building. Let’s get to it:

Here’s the original mural that called this building home, one of the lovely works of Mary Blair

A look at the removal of the Mary Blair mural

And this is the 1998 mural, which surprisingly or not is my favorite!

The inscription bellow the mural reads: “BEYOND THE GREATEST STAR OF ALL LIES OUR FUTURE”

In preparation for Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters in 2005, the mural was once again changed

I advise everyone to check out Yesterland‘s articles on both the 1998 Tomorrowland Mural, & the Mary Blair Murals. We won’t have an article on the New Tomorrowland tomorrow, but we will have this week’s podcast with tons of audio from the re-do. We’ll be back on Memorial Day with a look at Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!

Celebrating 40 Years of Nasa (or something like that)!

WDWNT on May 24, 2008

The next article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be about the American Space Experience. Again, this article will be a pictorial article, as Yesterland has a wonderful article up dealing with the history of this exhibit!

There’s not much to be said or shown about the American Space Experience, but there still are a few pictures to share! Let’s get to it:

The exhibit’s marque

A look at a few of the exhibits in the “experience”

The American Space Experience is now the Fastpass Distribution area for Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters

And surprisingly or not, that’s all for this pictorial! Tomorrow, a look at the 1998 mural that was above the entrance to the American Space Experience!

Summer of Hidden Promotional Images

WDWNT on May 24, 2008

Here are a few promotional images released by Disney of the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries, made available in the latest Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge:

Dateline Disneyland Picture Update

WDWNT on May 24, 2008

Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge:

The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage exit waterfall rock-work is almost finished

Inside Innoventions, the VMK arcade games have been switched over to Pirates of the Caribbean Online & Disney’s ToonTown Online

A new sign has been put up at the entrance to the Golden Vine Winery, that is the same, minus Seasons of the Vine

For some unknown reason, a light or projector has been placed atop Don Tomas’, & is directed towards the Toy Story Midway Mania marquee

The Disneyland: Then, Now, & Forever book has been updated with a new cover, & a page for both the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage & Toy Story Midway Mania

MintCrocodile’s DLR Update

WDWNT on May 23, 2008

Our friend MintCrocodile has some great pictures of the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries (which debuted today), & a couple of things from DCA that I want to highlight here:

A look at the special guide-map for this event