Tim Alcoser’s 9/5/2012 Disneyland Photo Report

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Tim Alcoser was at the Disneyland Resort a few days ago and got some pictures of some newsworthy items around Disneyland Park.

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Christmas decorations were temporarily up for filming.

City Hall can still be accessed while under refurbishment.
City Hall is all wrapped up for refurbishment. 


As can the restrooms near City Hall. But the firestation is closed.
So is the firehouse 


A mini sneak peak of Christmas decorations.
Holiday decorations are up for filming 




Indiana Jones closed until the end of the year. Good thing too, there was A LOT that needed to be refurbished and repaired.
Indiana Jones is closed through December 7th

The Bootstrappers play for thrilled guests.
Now for a peak in the Pirate’s League 

The Pirate's League crew did a little redecorating to the Court of Angels.










I think it is a nice use of the space 






Haunted Mansion is closed through the 13th for holiday install

Haunted Mansion Holiday decorations are moving along well. Less than a week before it's open.

Looks like all the exterior decorations are up on the mansion 



A more simple time...
Neat picture 

Casey Jr. and Storybook Land are closed for refurbishment and to install new “safety features.” 


Monstro is getting a much needed new coat of paint 



The new location for the Princess Meet and Greet is on the right side of the pathway to It's a Small World in Fantasyland.
The princess meet and greet in the Small World Mall


Guests still
You can still meet Merida 

Closed up.
The theater is being prepped for the new show coming next Spring 

Minnie's House under refurbishment. Mickey's is still open.
Over in Toontown, Minnie’s House is closed for refurb 


But you can still meet Minnie near Goofy's house.
Though Minnie is out and about around Toontown doing meet & greets 

Terribly sorry sir, I thought Fantasyland was this way...

One of these seagulls is real.

Pizza Port is down for refurbishment. Maybe they will fix the pizza too.
In tomorrowland, Redd Rocketts Pizza Port is closed through the 21st 




D23 News Round-up

WDWNT on March 18, 2009

D23’s website has so far proven to be a great source for news and information for the Disneyland Resort, posting some tidbits we haven’t even heard mentioned elsewhere. Here’s a round-up news from the last 2 days:

  • 03.18.09 — Golden Farewell
    Golden Dreams, one of the original attractions at Disney’s California Adventure, is closing to make way for a brand-new attraction themed after The Little Mermaid. The final showing will take place at a special event for Cast Members on March 22.
  • 03.18.09 — It’s a Round-up!
    Celebration Round-up & BBQ is set to open April 2! Guests can book priority seating now.
  • 03.17.09 — Easter Bunny Arrives Early At Fantasyland!
    In addition to happy passengers, the Storybook Land Canal Boats are carrying Easter/Spring flowers and, if you look closely, you can see baskets of pastel eggs in front of some of the homes along the canal.
  • 03.17.09 — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Accepting Reservations
    Beginning yesterday, Guests can book reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland. The boutique, which transforms little girls into princesses and boys into knights, will be nestled inside Fantasyland next to Sleeping Beauty Castle and is set to open April 17.

Ducks Eat Storybook Land!

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

The OC Register’s Around Disney blog reports on the removal of the easter decorations from Storybook Land Canal Boats, as well as easter related events being held, and not being held this weekend at the Disneyland Resort:

Are ducks the cause for removal of Fantasyland’s Easter decorations?

Disney’s D23 website reported a few weeks ago that, “the Storybook Land Canal boats are now carrying spring flowers and baskets of Easter eggs are at some homes along the canal.”

We stopped by to check out the new decor, only to find that the Easter decor is no more.  Some Disney cast members say that pesky ducks were eating the eggs, so they had to be removed.

“The team over there acknowledges that ducks (and sometimes cats) cause occasional problems in Storybookland,” Disney spokesman John McClintock confirmed.  “They reiterate, however, that ‘the baskets were removed because they are not part of those stories’.”

Easter events at Disneyland

The traditional Easter brunch at the Disneyland Hotel has been canceled this year. However, there will be a Mother’s Day brunch on May 10 at the Disneyland Hotel’s Grand Ballroom.

Disneyland Hotel guests can participate in an Easter Egg Hunt on the lawns of the Disneyland Hotel. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 6 and under at 9:30 a.m. Easter Day, Sunday, April 12, on the “Neverland Glen” lawn at the Hotel, and another at 10 a.m. for ages 7 and older on the “Dreams Lawn.”  It is recommended that guests register in advance with Hotel Guest Services.