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It's a very limited test run, with those entering signing NDAs and such. Which this person then promptly ignored for our enjoyment!

From the pictures I have to disagree with the "better themed than any Disney resort" statement, but that's my opinion. And hey, at least they can make their golf ball ugly with decorations too!

Usually theoretical vs actual numbers are always off, but by 3,000 is totally unacceptable. I imagine some idiot didn't account for benches, handicap areas, and the curved nature of the area. I also think they were hoping for more people around the side and behind the seating area.

Al Lutz has updates http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al050410a.htm -Current projections have soft openings starting sometime between May 12-18th -Now there will be THREE shows a night, 9, 10:15, 11:30. (initial soft openings will start with one and be worked up to three) -PP will close at 8pm, rest of park will be open till 10pm -New "Festival of Color" holding area in Hollywood backlot to hold the two prior shows.

Mine is about a time machine too!

Shoot Me in the Smile - the Matches

The rest of the score is classic Disney music recorded by 100 piece orchestra at Abbey Road. They're not messing around. I actually like the poppy "World of Color" song in the video. For those worried, they actually start the show with the retro version of the tune.

The closest we got to an Illuminations ROE replacement was "Sky Dance" which is now shelved or cancelled. Last word is that there are no replacements in the works right now. I cannot see a WoC type show taking place at Epcot. AK on the other hand.......

First time I agree with you in this thread! The only time Disney has ever announced soft openings or technical rehearsals was with Mission:Space, done in order to open it up early for the late summer crowds, yet still hide behind the fact it wasn't completely done and working and to avoid a Test Track like problem. I'm willing to bet there will be CM previews in late May to test crowd control, technical rehearsals shortly after they implement any changes to show or crowd control, official AP previews, and then the big press unveiling on June 11th.

What was the reason for removing the water under The Beast's load? Was it to add the extended queue?

Word on the proverbial Disney street is that Tokyo and Paris are receiving the full effects package, while Epcot is getting what DL got.

*sniffles* I see how it is.... Everyone has a valid opinion until proven otherwise, at which point rotten vegetables can be thrown at the troll/hater/fanboy/etc.

New viral marketing for Toy Story 3

I'm happy to be single now, one of my brothers is dealing with major shit from his ex and her family, who are crazy and like to force themselves into people's lives and insert their religious zeal. Oi.

So are you a Matterhorn, Space Mountain, or Big Thunder?

New video up. Nothing on Alice in Wonderland or lil' squirt.... http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/04/the-date-youve-been-waiting-for-world-of-color-water-spectacular-debuts-june-11-at-disneys-california-adventure-park/

They're real. I trust John Gruber from Daringfireball.net and he says that he thinks they're real...

This, if true, is one of the things I really don't get. It just seems like a recipe for disaster, especially if that means they won't be giving out Grizzly FP in the morning (which is definitely what it sounds like). I don't know how these things work, but couldn't they just build separate FP machines for WOC? Because using Grizzly's seems like it's going to confuse/frustrate guests. Reading this thread makes me feel sorry for anyone working DCA crowd control or guest relations this summer. That being said, I'm still excited for this show, although I have no intention of waiting 2-3 hours beforehand to see it. Grizzly is the closest FP machines on that side of the lagoon, and if it's anything like how they've done similar FP distributions, they'll split the machines, half WoC half Grizzly. Plus who really runs first thing in the morning to get FP for Grizzly and not ToT, Soarin, or Screamin?

I'm starting to worry this test show is going to be the official show. Which sucks, it has bad flow, no Alice in Wonderland, no "lil squirt", bad Pirates segment, etc. I hope Lassetter sees it and allows them to put the stuff Iger wanted out back in...

And so it begins, the Magic Kingdom gets it's own version of "Attack of the Walls" featured at DCA. http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Fantasyland/News/15Apr2010-Construction-walls-go-up-en-masse-along-the-entire-length-of-Fantasyland.htm Despite the recession the temporary wall business must be booming, with Potter, DCA, and MK....

I dont know, This summer should be packed! I mean I know 3 kids from my school who are going to Florida just for Harry Potter this summer! I see a HUGE increase in attendance. I can see IOA getting close to 7 million people this year. --Jay Disney gets huge numbers due to repeat visits in the same trip. I can't see the same for IoA and the HP "park-within-a-park-see-what-we-did-there-with-the-wording-it's-just-a-land!" due to it's size. I think IoA will see a spike and so will other Orlando attractions after people realize it's not what they were hoping for.

I think he's referring to the Kim Possible-like experience using wants and interactive elements around the land, not a personalized wand purchasing service.

Well that Coaster Hero shirt IS a red shirt if you're looking for a Star Trek connection....

Major UO fail. I know you can't keep the same theming, but guys, you have to replace it with SOMETHING as good. Sure bones and skulls scare kids, but man, give us something HP themed that's just as good or better in the same area!