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Hong Kong Main Street Gazette ( http://www.wonderland912.com ) has recently posted the ongoing transformation of the "itty bitty castle" into one Gi-Normous Structure! Here are a few of their posted photos. Thank you HKMSG. Heh, this castle at HKDL will become "The Little Castle That Grew, and Grew......and GREW!" IMhO

^ So we saw it, and enjoyed it. But I must say, the second act was more enjoyable for myself, due to several songs being separated and not as overlapped as a few were in the first act. That, and although this IS really a rock opera of a kind, the sound was so loud that lyrics were lost in some sets and transitions. But, for my money, you really have to know about this musical a bit before seeing it live. I really think a good number of last night's audience did not know what they were getting into. And before intermission, there were several walk outs around us. It just wasn't the "musical comedy" they were possibly expecting. I'm sure a number of them had no idea this was based on Puccini's La Boheme, even though that's right there in the song that ends Act 1 (La Vie Boheme). The set was, as you said, not expected to be "musical" themed. I knew that. We were fascinated by that "sculpture" on the right of the stage, towering up into the rafters. The head of a blow up doll there, was a nice touch, heh. All in all, even I couldn't make out everything sung. But all the actors were powerful singers, and the one playing Angel was a real treat to watch and hear, even though I knew what was coming (no spoilers) for her. And the actor playing her lover had a wonderful voice, deep and rich. They were honestly, all great singers, leads and chorus. A standing O at the end. We couldn't help our self. And the audience who stayed through it, did the same with cheers and shouts. Next up: WAITRESS in November.

This just posted at tdrexplorer.com...with a neat little announcement video, too! "Beauty and the Beast Attraction Opens April 15, 2020, at Tokyo Disneyland" https://tdrexplorer.com/beauty-and-the-beast-opens-april-2020-tokyo-disneyland/#more-50157 The video didn't mention it, but there's also the new popcorn shop (The Big Pop) opening in 2020, too! ...Offering (probably) several flavoured popcorns, and buckets to choose from. With a neat popcorn chandelier up above! (o: Snuggled in between the Baymax Happy Ride and Belle's Village.

Passion Fruit - Drake

We had a great time at Knott's during our trip over a week ago. Ghostrider was wonderful, the crowds weren't too huge, the food was fine, and the Knott's Hotel was woooonderful! Nice times at the bar and in the pool/jacuzzi. Trip Report to follow, soon. And on our first morning out to the park, we get Snooped at the Hotel! Sept.06/19.

Great "startup stroll" through this event, Chuck! And I would rather see t-shirts like that on some of the local teens who pass by on The Night for candy. They don't even try, at times. A Haunt Shirt would definitely improve things, heh. And nothing like (somewhat) fresh dirt to bring a smile to a coaster fan. Looking forward to continuation of the same good stuff from ya.

Here's one of me, that David took, when we were on our Knott's-Disney Trip last week. Unfortunately, neither of us really realized how much my face was covered in sha-doe. Ah well, it's a traditional spot I've had pix taken of me, since I first went to DL in....1963! Yeah, I was a 10 year old runt back then. And I have that old retro photo "somewhere around here". Sept.12/19. And neither of us has aged "that much".

Yay! We start our Broadway Across Canada 2019-20 season tonight, with the touring production of RENT. Having never seen it in it's entirety, until we saw the (non) Live TV broadcast of it recently, it will be nice and refreshing to actually see and hear it live, on stage. In it's entirety. We're looking forward to it.

^ I rode it last week, and I totally agree with you! I never rode it before the refurb, but afterward, first at WCB in 2016, you could see the locals really enjoying the ride. With relief, lol. They looked happy on it. Sept.08/19. One of the last rides of that day. Sept.08/19.

This is like, when all the "wigged people" showed up at the PNE, on the day David and I were there (the Rainbow Socks Day). Only there wasn't aggressive dancing w/each other, and just staying - standing - up. With all who participated. Jiving T-Rexes Rool! Great starting report Bert! And so explicit and non-censoring, indeedy! And it's a great looking group of friends you're "Con-ing" (sp?) with, too.

^ Thanks. Trip Report's coming up (in it's own thread), soon enough. But for now.... After we got back home from the trip, I finally opened up, and put together my two Quarter Games prizes I had picked up, on that last day of the PNE. And here's how they both turned out! What I brought back form the PNE, but didn't get to, until today. (o: Just batteries needed for this. And now it sits beside the other two lights I got from past Quarters Games at the PNE. And the message board looks like it'll be fun to use.

Here's a sunset shot from Knott's..... ....unfortunately, Ghostrider is behind me. Couldn't help myself. Sorry. (o; Sept.08/19.

This morning, we got a milk delivery.....which we weren't supposed to get. I called our milk company (Dairy World Foods) two weeks before we left on our California trip. I gave them the specific dates and orders (or not) for three deliveries. The first two, went fine (less milk just before we left; and no delivery while we were gone). But he wasn't supposed to resume delivery until next Tuesday. I called them later, and wanted this order picked back up, as we had already bought milk (yesterday) to get us through to the next delivery...which was supposed to be next week. So far, it hasn't been picked up. And if it's not picked back up today, it's staying outside on the porch overnight, and then I call them tomorrow, and remind them again.....and maybe even cancel the whole delivery thing altogether. We don't need these delivery mistakes any more (and we've had problems in the past with this driver, too). Grrrrr.

We were surprised at the Disneyland Resort, that in a few of the shops in both parks, they still kept their LOVE merchandise available! I didn't expect to get the mouse ears or a t-shirt, much less 2 shirts w/rainbow designs I liked. Awesome for Disney! Me and my rainbow LOVE ears. Sept.09/19.

That viking..... And cake is a great way to end a trip report, especially yours, Chuck. Looking forward to how Legendia "turned your theme park feels on"....or not.

This was one of several I took of that well-known DCA restaurant's tower, being slowly devoured, by all those "Halloween inspired" lights. Sept.10, 2019. After "World of Color" was over.

Able.

^ Thanks! And.....we did! (trip report to eventually follow on another thread) Coming up next for Playland: FRIGHT NIGHTS in October! https://frightnights.ca/ From last year's Nights.

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

Finally! A new one to count! This one. At Knott's. Sept.06,2019. Loved it, and rode it three times in a row! (o:

My Reaction to the above announcement... Hiiiiiii! I'm back from our California AMTRASH trip!

I love Ryan Murphy! https://www.broadway.com/buzz/196782/ryan-murphy-announces-netflix-plans-for-a-chorus-line-miniseries-patti-lupone-in-hollywood-and-more/

^ Thanks Bert! I am thinking, of starting a "Pre-Photo TR" of the trip, showing all the stuff that will make our particular trip....interesting. I.E. We do not have cell phones. At - all. So no apps, no checking while we're there, what's what etc. To me, it's not that much of a challenge, since I have made reservations online for several events and restaurants, while we are there. And we're using "a bit of paper" for these reservations. No big deal. The rest of you are saving billions of trees, with your cell phones, right? What do you think?

^ That's true, compared to parts of eastern Canada and the USA. Not that hot. But still, I found it interesting, that every time I visited the Fair mid-afternoon, and headed to the Festival Park bar tent, pretty much everybody was in the shaded areas, and the exposed picnic tables were hit and miss with the skimpy umbrellas they had. Not as many people out in the sun. That's how it was. But we'll get used to it, I'm sure. And ^^thanks for the support. I rode Ghostrider with a guy at WCB back in 2016, and he was 73, ten years older than me at that time. So I have confidence I shall do myself proud, If my body doesn't get me, first. And just to add: My partner is 72, and I know he won't go on a lot of the coasters there in Knott's and Disney. (We leave tomorrow on AMTRAK) But I am determined, to get him on whichever side of the Matterhorn is open. I mean, it's not a coaster, right? It's a Disneyland Adventure!

Just before I leave for California tomorrow.... I couldn't resist buying one of these Tokyo Disneyland TOMICA sets, (on eBay) of the TDL Western River Railroad, for Halloween this year.... Boo! Should arrive just after I get back from my visit to Knott's and Disney Resort.