Disney California Adventure (DCA) Discussion Thread

by **Top Thrill Dragster** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:07 pm

The end of a DCA Icon.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/

by **Papas** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:30 pm

I saw that today and immediatley thought Mickey either got his ear pierced or someone took a bazooka to Cali Screamin (that somehow didnt destroy the ride, just the ear......?).

Anyway im glad that logo is being removed, looked really strange and was an eyesore. Also saw a ton of work going on inside the lagoon which was kinda nice as its been drained for awhile and id never seen anyone actually working in it before today.

by **the ghost** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:57 pm

I'm the only one nerdy enough to notice this, but, there are new signs on paradise peer without the sun on the Ferris Wheel. Also, the Crush teaser for worlds of color looks really cool, although I am still not exactly sure what the show is. Is there a story line? or will it be more like the illuminations of the west, I'm guessing that will be the case.

One question for all the Disney Freaks out there. I noticed the colors for the sun wheel(mickey's fun wheel) is now black and red. Is that new for the Mickey Mouse theme, cause I kind of liked the classic look. I just don't think black and red when thinking Ferris Wheel.

by **ECZenith** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:43 am

Amanda and I decided to check out progress on Paradise Pier's 2009 projects today including World of Color, Games of the Boardwalk, and of course, Mickey's Fun Wheel which I am looking forward to later on this year.

by **montezooma** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:45 am

Anyone know when Maliboomer is going to come down?

It is a shame they can't do something with those scream tunnels. They completely ruin the look of that ride.

by **packfanlv** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:04 pm

the ghost wrote:I'm the only one nerdy enough to notice this, but, there are new signs on paradise peer without the sun on the Ferris Wheel. Also, the Crush teaser for worlds of color looks really cool, although I am still not exactly sure what the show is. Is there a story line? or will it be more like the illuminations of the west, I'm guessing that will be the case.

One question for all the Disney Freaks out there. I noticed the colors for the sun wheel(mickey's fun wheel) is now black and red. Is that new for the Mickey Mouse theme, cause I kind of liked the classic look. I just don't think black and red when thinking Ferris Wheel.

You should go into the Blue Sky Cellar next time you're there and see all of the concept art for the renovations. Yes the new color scheme is going to be permanent for the new Mickie Mouse theme. I also can't wait for the Mickey Ears to come down!

If Paradise Pier comes out to look like Toy Story Midway Mania does than I am all for it. Right now TSMM sticks out because everything else looks so cheaply done compared to it. Thanks for the photos Sean.

by **itnotfair** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:35 pm

Nice photos! Come 2011, its going to be a completely different park!

by **brandon** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:14 pm

montezooma wrote:Anyone know when Maliboomer is going to come down?

It is a shame they can't do something with those scream tunnels. They completely ruin the look of that ride.

As of right now, plans to take out Malibooomer have been cancelled to save money for Carsland so it won't be lackluster. I'm sure they will take it out in phase 2 of the DCA expansion after 2010

by **MagicMountainMan** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:32 pm

^Have they? I heard they were going back and forth with many ideas for that spot but I'm glad they're using the money for Carsland instead.

by **ECZenith** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:00 pm

I am almost positive that Maliboomer will come down within the next couple years. I wouldn't expect to see demolition start on it until the rest of the pier is done and they have both Mickey's Fun Wheel and Silly Symphony Swings completed. It wouldn't make sense to have it come down while other nearby rides are under the knife.

I see more reasons for Maliboomer to go than stay... There is never much demand for this ride and it typically only runs one of its three towers. The fact that Knott's has a very similar, arguably better version of this ride is noticed by guests. The ride generates a lot of noise and the scream shields are just... ridiculous. It will look very out of place amongst the refurbished buildings and attractions. As far as I know there are at least three alternative plans for Maliboomer: 1) Retheme it to blend in with the new Paradise Pier, 2) Remove the ride for a rest area, and 3) Remove the ride for a replacement attraction, possibly a parachute tower during phase 2.

As much as I think the ride is fun, I think they could make better use of that space. I'm just hoping if it goes, maybe Anaheim can compromise and let DCA take those silly tunnels off of an otherwise beautiful California Screamin'.

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