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…

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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!

Tim Alcoser 5/10/2012 (Mad T Party) DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

Tim takes us through the park for a look at the new show “Mad T Party” as its final touches and stage appear ready for the opening. Updates of progress on Cars Land, as well as colorful shots of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade.

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The entrance to the Mad T Party

There is a lot of detail in the sets for the nighttime show

Refreshment bar

The stage for the band complete with a teacup. Could the teacup be the platform for a possible DJ? Or the lead singer? Who knows?

House of Cards

It’ll be impressive to see it at night all lit up.

Penny Arcade’s paint job looking fantastic

Mickey’s Soundsational Parade

Thanks for reading!

 

“Mad T Party” Coming To The Hollywood Pictures Backlot

WDWNT on January 12, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Artist Rendering of the Mad T Party Coming to Disney California Adventure Park in Summer 2012
ElecTRONica is still powering up the nights at Disney California Adventure park into the spring, and soon guests will be able to experience an all-new nighttime family celebration when Mad T Party starts to stir up fun in summer 2012!

This psychedelic soiree will be filled with surprises and new takes on some familiar characters from the world of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Join us for a party like no other as you fall into the rabbit hole and land in a wild and whimsical world where up is down, this is that and nothing is what it seems. A live band, unique entertainment, fun-filled games and plenty of dancing all await guests seeking an escape into a bright and vivid alternate reality.

Throughout the Mad T Party, we will “tip our hats” to the world of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” with wild and fabulous imagery and imagination. Familiar faces will be re-imagined in fresh, new ways, all combining to immerse guests in a captivating world that’s filled with exclusive signature foods, beverages and merchandise offerings.

So get ready to step through the rabbit hole and into Mad T Party at Disney California Adventure park, coming summer 2012!

And from the D23 website, more photos were released of this new hip dance party…

01.11.12 – Inspired by the world of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, the all-new nighttime family celebration will feature a live band, unique entertainment, fun-filled games, and plenty of dancing.

This psychedelic soiree will be filled with surprises and new takes on some familiar characters from the world of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.

Beginning summer 2012, Disney California Adventure park guests will fall into the rabbit hole and land in a wild and whimsical world at Mad T Party. Inspired by the world of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, the all-new nighttime family celebration will feature a live band, unique entertainment, fun-filled games, and plenty of dancing. Familiar faces from the story will be re-imagined in new ways to immerse guests in a captivating world that’s filled with exclusive signature foods, beverages, and merchandise offerings.

 

Get ready to step through the rabbit hole and into Mad T Party at Disney California Adventure.

And finally, The Disney Auditions Website has put out a casting call for the Mad T Party Band and with the posting we get a closer look at the cast costumes and a song list of songs that will be played at the Mad T Party.

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking Vocalists and Rock Instrumentalists to perform as a one-of-a-kind, five-piece band at The Mad T Party, a hip, trippy, psychedelic Mad nighttime party to be performed outdoors at Disney® California Adventure park. Guests are invited to “take a trip” down the rabbit hole as we tip our hats to Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Live music, unique entertainment, games and dancing all await guests seeking an escape into a fantastic world.

Invitational callbacks will be held Saturday, February 11. Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin early May; performances are tentatively scheduled to begin late May.

The Lead Vocalist/Host for this show is covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).

Role:
Seeking strong musical performers with outgoing personalities. If cast, wigs and costumes inspired by Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland will be provided.

LEAD VOCALIST/HOST: Male, charismatic front man with ability to excite and energize an audience, strong Pop/Rock lead singer with an affinity for, and experience in, singing classic rock material such as “Don’t Stop Believin’” (Journey), “Shout” (The Isley Brothers), “Hot Hot Hot” (Buster Poindexter), “We Will Rock You” (Queen), and more. Will also sing backup vocals.

Requirements:

  • Please prepare 16 bars from one or two selections in the list below
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to audition
  • Bring a picture and résumé

Song List:
I Gotta Feelin’ (Black Eyed Peas)
Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey)
Shout (The Isley Brothers)
Hot Hot Hot (Buster Poindexter)
We Will Rock You (Queen)
Please Don’t Stop The Music (Rhianna)
Locomotion (Little Eva)
Call Me (Blondie)
Get The Party Started (Pink)
Dancing Queen (ABBA)
American Woman (Lenny Kravitz)