We’re finally all caught up with getting bigger versions of the pictures of mine from Disneyland last week up in their respective image galleries! We’ve got over 40 from California Adventure, about 10 from Disneyland Park, & the latest maps & more in the Disneyland Resort!
An interesting rumor that could almost be true, is the additon of an Indiana Jones show to Disneyland. Here’s what is said on the Disney Auditions website:
Indiana Jones® Summer of Hidden Mysteries
Seeking Male and Female Actors for Indiana Jones’ latest live-action adventure which immerses Guests in a series of experiences that include solving mysteries, battling evil villains and uncovering ancient artifacts. For all roles stage combat experience is a plus but not necessary.
Role Descriptions:
Indiana Jones: Male, 40’s; a rugged adventurer, great physical shape; can play drama, toss off comic lines and throw a punch – all with equal ability; must interact well with childrenArchaeologist: Female, late 20’s–early 40’s; English accent; starts out kind and helpful but eventually reveals a villainous side; will interact with children and lead them through a series of activities
The Bad Guy: Male; imposing stature; physical agility and stamina a must; pursues Indiana Jones through the crowded streets of Adventureland, ending in a series of balcony and rooftop confrontations
Requirements:
* Sides will be provided at sign-in
* Be prepared to learn a stage fight combination
* Bring a current headshot and resume
* Performers must be at least 18 years of age to auditionEntertainers for this show are covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).
The audition will be held on April 1st, 2008 at 10:00AM (with sign-in beginning at 9:30AM). The audition hall address is at Debbie Reynolds Studios, 6514 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA, 91606.
Stay tuned to DL News Today for more information on this story as it becomes available!
We’ve got one addition to & one removal off of the Attraction Refurbishments list. The Corn Dog Castle restaurant in Disney’s California Adventure will be closed for 2 days on May 5th & 6th. And the planned Gadget’s Go-Coaster refurbishment that was to of lasted from April 28th to May 22nd has been completely removed off the list.
As always, you can keep up with the latest refurbishments on our Attractions Refurbishments page!
While we have no pictures yet, we can confirm that the Goat in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has returned to the tracks!
Welcome Back Mr. Goat!
We’ve got a few interesting videos & pictures from MintCrocodile of MouseInfo. This first video shows testing of the new Mark VII monorails in the esplanade. The second is of the new pyro being used in the finale of Fantasmic. We also have some pictures of an after hours rehearsal for the PIXAR Play Parade. Do note that they put up a lattice wall, so the floats aren’t very clear.
The Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride refurbishment in April, that was originally planned to go from April 14th to the 18th, has now been pushed back to April 21st through the 24th.
As always, you can keep up with the latest refurbishments on our Attractions Refurbishments page!
A common practice at Disneyland is a pre-parade to whatever parade is showing, which right now is of course Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams. Currently an Enchanted pre-parade shows about 10 minutes before the parade. But Enchanted has run it’s course, & it’s time for a new pre-parade. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian pre-parade will start performances at 3:20pm on Friday April 25th, 2008.
A new window is coming to Main Street! Disney Legend Bob Gurr, who was responsible for such attractions as the PeopleMover & the Monorail, will be getting his own Main Street shop window in a ceremony tomorrow morning at 8am (which is before park opening).
Here’s a few pieces of news & rumors from the latest Monday in the Parks article on MiceAge:
I’m sure you’ve all been wondering why exactly King Arthur’s Carousel unexpectedly shut down, & is closed for so long. Well, we now finally have an answer for you. A cast member started it up without unlocking it, thus bending the super-structure.
The Carousel should re-open on April 5th, 2008!
