Disneyland Resort (DL, DLR, DCA) Discussion Thread

Hey everybody!

 

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of these park as well as past updates, see TPR's Disneyland Park Park Index Page and TPR's Disney California Adventure Park Index Page.

 

Official Resort Website

 

 

Below are some links to past updates from the resort, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

 

--Robb

 

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2005

April 28th, 2005 - Monsters Inc ride coming to DCA - SEE BELOW!

July 29th, 2005 - Accident on California Screamin

 

2007

January 5th, 2007 - Lawsuit from 2000 Indiana Jones incident finally settled

October 17th, 2007 - $1.1 Billion overhaul to DCA announced

November 9th, 2007 - It's a Small World to be rehabbed, because Americans are too fat

 

2008

April 20th, 2008 - Additional Concept art of DCA overhaul

June 18th, 2008 - Toy Story Mania Media Day with TPR

 

2009

January 19th, 2009 - Height requirement for front seat of Splash Mountain raised from 40 inches to 60 inches

February 23rd, 2009 - Construction photos from Pardise Pier area

March 8th, 2009 - Latest construction photos from Paradise Pier

April 11th, 2009 - Boardwalk Games area complete

April 29th, 2009 - Paradise Pier construction update

May 15th, 2009 - World of Color construction photos

December 3rd, 2009 - Toy Story: The Muscial to take over Hyperion Theather in Spring 2011

 

2010

February 3rd, 2010 - World of Color testing photos

March 11th, 2010 - World of Color to open to public on June 11th

April 4th, 2010 - New trains announced for Matterhorn

April 21st, 2010 - pictures of new Matterhorn trains

May 12th, 2010 - Toy Story: The Musical put on hold

May 26th, 2010 - Disneyland Hotel to get a makeover

June 10th, 2010 - TPR covers World of Color's media event

June 14th, 2010 - Explanation of park's name change from D23 event.

July 10th, 2010 - Info on tranformation of Mulholland Madness to Goofy's Flight School

July 16th, 2010 - Scene by scene details of Little Mermaid's ride revealed

August 7th, 2010 - Only one more month to ride Maliboomer

August 19th, 2010 - Drunk man falls from Tower of Terror queue

September 2nd, 2010 - ElecTRONica is announced

October 5th, 2010 - Construction photos

October 9th, 2010 - ElecTRONica opens

December 22nd, 2010 - News on next DCA project, front entrance transformation

 

2011

January 6th, 2011 - Front Entrance construction

January 20th, 2011 - Pictures from inside The Little Mermaid ride.

January 21st, 2011 - Construction photos

February 25th, 2011 - Construction update

March 18th, 2011 - Construction update

April 22nd, 2011 - Construction update

May 24th, 2011 - Little Mermaid in soft opening and announces passholder previews

June 3rd, 2011 - Construction update

July 15th, 2011 - Newly design front gate opens

October 11th, 2011 - Construction update

November 8th, 2011 - Construction update

December 1st, 2011 - Official announcment that the former Mission Tortilla Factory Tour will become Ghiradelli Chocolate Tour

December 23rd, 2011 - iLuminate coming to ElecTRONica for the holidays!

December 27th, 2011 - Video of Luigi's Flying Tires

December 30th, 2011 - Countdown to New Year's Eve, plus special WoC show

December 31st, 2011 - Disneyland to stay open for 24 hours on Leap Day!

 

2012

January 4th, 2012 - Jolly Holiday Bakery opens on January 7th, 2012!

January 9th, 2012 - A final look at the Matterhorn with the old trains

January 9th, 2012 - Anaheim GardenWalk up for sale!

January 9th, 2012 - Buena Vista Street shop details revealed!

January 11th, 2012 - 'Mad T Party' to replace elecTRONica in Summer 2012!

January 12th, 2012 - ‘Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline’ show to debut in February 2012!

January 13th, 2012 - Signs of things to come at Cars Land

January 30th, 2012 - New Magic, Memories & You seasonal scenes previewed!

February 3rd, 2012 - La Brea Bakery expanding, Disneyland Explorer app released

February 7th, 2012 - Earl of Sandwich coming to Downtown Disney District!

February 7th, 2012 - Bob Iger confirms that Cars Land will open in June!

February 8th, 2012 - Disneyland to host New Orleans Bayou Bash

February 9th, 2012 - Hollywood Pictures Backlot to become Hollywood Land

February 9th, 2012 - Annual Passholders to get a preview of new DCA stuff

February 15th, 2012 - New 'Brave' scene expected to join World of Color

February 17th, 2012 - ‘Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline’ show brings talking Minnie

April 1st, 2012 - Huge Mad T Party preview, plus Merida from 'Brave' coming to Disneyland Park

April 2nd, 2012 - Characters of Buena Vista Street confirmed

April 12th, 2012 - Disney dining reservations now accepted via email

April 12th, 2012 - Remodeled Sunglass Icon debuting at Downtown Disney

April 23th, 2012 - Starbucks coming to Disney Parks

April 24th, 2012 - Official photos from inside Cars Land at DCA!

April 27th, 2012 - Official Cars Land nighttime photos!

April 30th, 2012 - The Little Mermaid to receive some modifications

May 1st, 2012 - Flynn's Arcade to become the Mad Arcade for the Mad T Party

May 1st, 2012 - Mlle. Antionette’s Parfumerie marks 1st anniversary with sales events

May 1st, 2012 - Disney California Adventure Sneak Peek sweepstakes announced

May 1st, 2012 - A closer look at the Jolly Holiday Bakery

May 2nd, 2012 - Fantasmic! 20th Anniversary annual passholder event announced

May 16th, 2012 - Mandy, Manny & Mona Monorail faces debut

May 18th, 2012 - Disneyland Resort ticket prices increase in May

May 21st, 2012 - New amazing night shots from inside of Cars Land

May 21st, 2012 - Trader Sam's selling limited-run of souvenir cocktail glasses

May 30th, 2012 - CALIFORNIA letters get a home at Cal Expo State Fair

May 30th, 2012 - Extra Magic Hours available for DL Resort Guests

May 30th, 2012 - Wonderground Gallery opens on June 9th, 2012

May 30th, 2012 - D23 Members and Annual Passholder Preview Event registration open

May 30th, 2012 - Space Mountain celebrates 35th anniversary at Disneyland

May 30th, 2012 - Carthay Circle Restaurant & Carthay Circle Fountain revealed!

May 30th, 2012 - Lightning McQueen & Tow Mater explore Cars Land

May 30th, 2012 - New entertainment offerings announced for Disney California Adventure

May 30th, 2012 - The Magic, The Memories & You gets new Summer segment

May 30th, 2012 - More Mad T Party merchandise revealed

May 30th, 2012 - Cozy Cone Motel menu and food locations detailed

June 6th, 2012 - 66 guests preview Cars Land with Imagineers

June 6th, 2012 - Video tour of the Mad T Party

June 6th, 2012 - Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree preview video released

June 6th, 2012 - 'Crowning Achievements' comes to the Disney Gallery

June 6th, 2012 - First look at the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain at Disney California Adventure

June 6th, 2012 - Look back at Imagineers' research tour of Route 66

June 6th, 2012 - Expanded La Brea Bakery Cafe reopens at Downtown Disney

June 6th, 2012 - 'Glow with the Show' Mickey Ears Hat teased

June 6th, 2012 - Blue Sky Cellar to host Radiator Springs History Exhibit

June 6th, 2012 - Time Travel Mater 'Cars Toon' to debut at the Blue Sky Cellar

June 6th, 2012 - Mad T Party House of Cards previewed

June 6th, 2012 - Disneyland Resort 5 Year Expansion Timeline recap!

June 12th, 2012 - Guests can now buy tickets using their smart phones

June 12th, 2012 - Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop now officially open!

June 12th, 2012 - Carthay Circle Restaurant to open with 92 sommeliers

June 12th, 2012 - Creating the sounds of Radiator Springs Racers

June 12th, 2012 - Making 'Cars' into 'Cars Land'

June 12th, 2012 - Time lapse footage of Buena Vista Street & Cars Land construction'

July 21st, 2012 - 'Ask Otto' phone service launched for the Disneyland Resort'

July 21st, 2012 - Disneyland Resort forced to reconsider ban on Segways

July 21st, 2012 - Proposed rail system to link Disneyland to other California locations

August 2nd, 2012 - Princess Fantasy Faire closing to make way for new stage show; a look at the new Fantasy Faire model

August 3rd, 2012 - A look at the tech behind the Glow with the Show ears

August 9th, 2012 - New Princess Fantasy Faire concept art released

August 9th, 2012 - The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition coming to Disney California Adventure

August 10th, 2012 - Glow with the Show ears confirmed to work with Fantasmic!

August 15th, 2012 - Glow with the Show Fantasmic! passholder event announced

August 15th, 2012 - Walt in Walt's Footsteps tour updated to include new stops

August 15th, 2012 - A look at 'Dancin' with Disney' at Disney California Adventure

August 28th, 2012 - Disney's Happiest Haunts Tour announced!

September 3rd, 2012 - Ten attractions to close for Fall refurbishments

September 10th, 2012 - Disney donates Matterhorn trains & California Screamin' signage to National Roller Coaster Museum

September 12th, 2012 - Jungle Cruise boats & dock modified to minimize gap

September 23rd, 2012 - Wreck-It Ralph characters coming to new meet & greet

September 23rd, 2012 - Tinkerbell's sister Periwinkle to join meet & greet

October 7th, 2012 - Investor group buys Anaheim GardenWalk

October 18th, 2012 - 'Limited Time Magic' Celebration Announced!

October 24th, 2012 - Anaheim city council approves streetcar rail project

October 24th, 2012 - Disney film 'Saving Mr Banks' to shoot at Disneyland

October 29th, 2012 - Earl of Sandwich Grand Opening set for November 2nd!

November 1st, 2012 - Christmas traditions comes to Buena Vista Street

November 8th, 2012 - Mad T Party gets Merrier for the holidays!

November 13th, 2012 - Glow with the Show with “Believe… In Holiday Magic"

November 14th, 2012 - Plans move forward for proposed Anaheim street car system

November 20th, 2012 - Ramone's House of Body Art store expansion confirmed

November 25th, 2012 - Worker injured after sliding down Space Mountain roof

November 25th, 2012 - Disney PhotoPass+ details revealed

November 30th, 2012 - Indiana Jones Adventure gets new show modifications

December 12th, 2012 - Big Thunder Mountain next for lengthy refurbishment

December 12th, 2012 - Disney's Attractions+ photo service officially launched

December 12th, 2012 - Official Disneyland Twitter account launched!

December 20th, 2012 - New stories coming to Disney Junior: Live on Stage!

 

2013

January 4th, 2013 - Mickey and the Magical Map stage show announced for the Fantasyland Theatre

January 8th, 2013 - Blue Sky Cellar to focus on the new Fantasy Faire

January 8th, 2013 - Signup details for Golden Horseshoe Revue posted!

January 10th, 2013 - Michael Colglazier named president of entire resort

January 10th, 2013 - Guest photos taken to prevent ticket fraud & reselling

January 10th, 2013 - IMAX now available at AMC Downtown Disney 12

January 15th, 2013 - Roger Broggie Jr. passes away at age 73

January 20th, 2013 - Happy Lunar New Year Celebration moves to DCA!

January 20th, 2013 - New Orleans Bayou Bash returns to Disneyland Park!

January 20th, 2013 - A look inside of The Royal Hall at the Fantasy Faire

March 19th, 2013 - Starbucks at the Mainstreet Market House this Fall!

April 25th, 2013 - Monstrous Summer 24 Hour Disneyland & DCA details!

April 26th, 2013 - 'Monster's University' additions coming to DCA!

May 26th, 2013 - Anaheim GardenWalk to add two new luxury hotels

June 1st, 2013 - Disneyland Resort Ticket Pricing Increases Announced

June 28th, 2013 - Anaheim streetcar project price draws OCTA concerns

October 20th, 2013 - New Breakfast Scramble cones announced for Cars Land

October 25th, 2013 - Jungle Cruise goes "Jingle Cruise" for the Holidays!

November 10th, 2013 - Bob Iger confirms Star Wars development for DL & WDW

 

2014

February 20th, 2014 - AT&T debuts new wireless technology at Disney Parks

February 28th, 2014 - 'Rock Your Disney Side' 24 hour event announced!

June 9th, 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy preview temporarily replacing Captain EO

July 20th, 2014 - A look back at the classic version of Club 33

October 20th, 2014 - New 'Glow with the Show' products announced!

November 14th, 2014 - Marvel's Black Widow & Hawkeye debut at Disneyland!

November 16th, 2014 - Christmas Fantasy Parade & It's a Small World Lighting Ceremony!

November 26th, 2014 - Made With Magic" Glow with the Show items now available

December 7th, 2014 - "Frozen Fun" coming to Disney California Adventure!

December 19th, 2014 - "'Frozen' now featured in Storybook Land Canal Boats

 

2015

March 11th, 2015 - 24-hour 60th Anniversary Celebration event announced

April 14th, 2015 - 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration Entertainment & More Announced!

April 29th, 2015 - Disney buys nearby Carousel Inn for $32 million

June 25th, 2015 - Disney pitches $1 billion resort-wide investment

 

2016

January 11th, 2016 - A look at the new Rivers of America concept art

March 5th, 2016 - POV video of Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters

July 11th, 2016 - New Star Wars Land concept art released!

July 23rd, 2016 - ToT to be rethemed to Guardians of the Galaxy

August 4th, 2016 - Rivers of America attractions returning Summer 2017

August 10th, 2016 - Main Street Electrical Parade coming to Disneyland!

October 25th, 2016 - Mickey Mouse birthday celebration on November 18th!

 

2017

January 11th, 2017 - Disneyland announces changes to Fast Pass system

October 25th, 2017 - Announcements of new parking structure in 2019 and new hotel in 2021

 

2018

February 12th, 2018 - Preview new toys coming to Star Wars - Galaxy's Edge

February 12th, 2018 - Pixar Pier opens June 23rd, 2018; "The Incredibles" float joins Paint the Night on April 13th, 2018!

February 22nd, 2018 - Pixar Pier opens June 23rd, 2018; "The Incredibles" float joins Paint the Night on April 13th, 2018!

February 22nd, 2018 - Tropical Hideaway venue replacing Aladdin's Oasis

March 20th, 2018 - More Marvel coming to Disney California Adventure!

March 24th, 2018 - Hyperspace Mountain returns on May 25th, 2018!

November 22nd, 2018 - Spider-Man attraction concept art released!

 

2019

March 7th, 2019 - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge officially opens on 5/31/19

April 19th, 2019 - Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway announced for 2022

May 30th, 2019 - Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Media Preview!

December 26th, 2019 - Avengers Campus opens in Summer 2020!

 

2020

February 27th, 2020 - Impossible Foods & Disney announce partnership

October 20th, 2020 - Disneyland releases statement on CA reopening guidelines

October 23rd, 2020 - Buena Vista Street opening for shopping and dining

December 21st, 2020 - Snow White's Enchanted Wish sneak peek released!

 

2021

January 26th, 2021 - Jungle Cruise enhancements announced!

January 26th, 2021 - "WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure" sneak peek released!

February 24th, 2021 - "A Touch of Disney" ticketed event announced!

March 17th, 2021 - Disneyland and DCA will reopen on April 30th, 2021!

March 25th, 2021 - DisneylandForward master planning effort announced!

April 8th, 2021 - Avengers Campus opening on June 4th, 2021!

June 15th, 2021 - Mickey's Mix Magic resuming on July 4th, 2021!

July 1st, 2021 - Mickey’s PhilharMagic adding new "Coco" sequence!

July 8th, 2021 - Fall Halloween events return for 2021!

July 12th, 2021 - Jungle Cruise reopens with new story elements & scenes!

August 3rd, 2021 - Magic Key program announced!

September 1st, 2021 - 2021 Holiday offerings announced!

September 10th, 2021 - Disneyland Merriest Nites info!

November 15th, 2021 - Mickey's Toontown reimagining announced for 2023!

 

2022

February 22nd, 2022 - Nighttime spectacular news including enhanced Main Street Electrical Parade

February 22nd, 2022 - Mickey's Toontown closing on March 9th, 2022; details on new & returning experiences revealed

April 28th, 2022 - Paradise Pier Hotel updates, Downtown Disney news & more!

June 13th, 2022 - 2022 Halloween events info!

June 23rd, 2022 - Holiday nighttime spectaculars returning for the 2022 season!

July 1st, 2022 - "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" replacing Splash Mountain in late 2024

August 2nd, 2022 - Holidays returning on November 11th!

November 10th, 2022 - "Adventureland Treehouse" attraction opening in 2023!

November 18th, 2022 - Opening dates for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and Toontown!

 

2023

February 20th, 2023 - New details for San Fransokyo Square!

February 23rd, 2023 - "Rogers: The Musical" announced for Disney California Adventure!

August 30th, 2023 - Haunted Mansion Plaza Expansion for 2024!

October 23rd, 2023 - Pixar Place Hotel to be completed on January 30th, 2024!

 

2024

August 11th, 2024 - D23 announcements! Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney A Magical Life, Avatar, and Avengers Campus!

December 5th, 2024 - 70th anniversary events and lineup announced!

 

2025

May 9th, 2025 - Mandalorian & Grogu joining Millennium Falcon: Smuggers Run

June 5th, 2025 - New DCA attractions and Esplanade arrival experience!

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Original Post:

 

 

I feel really stupid for not taking any pictures of the new Monsters Inc. Ride at DCA. They're building it in the old Superstar Limo building. I stayed at the park for 3 days and didn't take a picture of the outside once.

 

So far... the outside looks the same. They've stripped off the old paint and began to repaint the outside using the same facade. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures, but imagine the beginning to the Monsters Inc. movie. The outside of the queue looks like the openening credits with the snake and the title credits.

 

Another ride I got very close to without any real proof was the new Finding Nemo ride that's taking over the old Submarine ride place. There was a lot of construction going on all over tomorrowland, but you could get a good view if you rode the monorail.

 

To anyone who visits any DLR forums this might be old news, just thought I would share to those who won't be able to go until after May 5th. I'm sure all the new rides will be "officialy" announced then

grrrr...

 

Elissa "I miss Superstar Limo!" Alvey

I never went on it, but i saw the video on the DVDs. It looked a bit cheesy, but enjoyable in its own way. Besides, with all the "celebrities" featured in there, that thing was gonna get dated very quickly.

Fab's Faves has just added some photos from the new Monsters Inc ride going into Disney's California Adventure.

Check them out here:

 

http://www.fabsfaves.com/

 

 

 

 

So Disneyland Resort gets two dark rides back to back. What do you guys think?

 

Looks like DCA is also getting EPCOT's Turtle Talk, anyone know where that is going?

 

--Robb "

Edited December 8, 2011 by larrygator

Looks cool. I hate how dark rides are becoming a thing of a past so it's good to see that at least some new dark rides are being built. I hope that they also put the ride in Disney World as well (maybe in MGM?), as long as they don't tear out any "classic" Fantasyland ride to build it.

Very cool! Honestly though, I didn't even know "Superstar Limo" even existed.

Is the Monster's Inc. ride just a regular dark ride, or something else? I presonally think that Disney should have stayed with the idea of a Incredibles themed Robocoaster. Also, Disney has also confirmed that they are going to build a Finding Nemo attraction in the Submarine Lagoon.

---Brent 8)

That is one of our favorite movies.... I love it. I leaned over to my husband in the theater during the "door chase scene" and said "theme park ride", so it's no surprise!

 

Shari

Turtle Talk is going in the Animation Building in DCA.

I believe the rumors have said that this is basically taking over the ride system from superstar limo. So I don't even know if they will change the layout or anything. They will probably change the cars but who knows what else.

^^Is the Turtle Talk thing, basically the Stitch thing they have at Innoventions at Disneyland?

 

Elissa "out of the loop!" Alvey

^ A better, larger version, yes.

Looks Great, I really love the Movie!

its great that DCA is finaly getting a new kiddie ride. thats an area that they are VERY low in

I hope it will be like Spiderman.

 

Does anyone know what opeing day is?

It will not be like Spiderman. It will be very similar to Superstar Limo, with slow moving cars through animatronics.

 

Elissa "should be cool!" Alvey

Turtle Talk is amazing! People come out with the best reactions! It is something magical for kids, to talk to a cartoon character. Kids and Parents enjoy it equally. I think sometimes the parents enjoy the jokes more because they get it more than the kids. It was the number 1 attraction at Epcot but I'm sure Soarin' is going to take over, sadly.

 

It is just like the Stitch thing at Innoventions, except to a crowd of 150. The key to the show is to have questions for him. Especially if one of you do, have the rest of your group point towards the person, then Crush will be more likely to pick on ya!

 

When you come to visit Epcot Elissa, I'll host a show for ya!

I hope this is a decent ride. As far as I know WDI didn't have very much time to design and do the ride layout and such so hopefully this won't look rushed. From what I've heard it'll be same Superstar Limo path almost with rehabbed cars .. just hope it turns out nice.

No word yet on if the LCDs will be returning. Hopefully the effects will be better, although it will be hard to top the SSL tattoo effect. How DID they do that?

 

Monsters Inc: Mike and Sully to the Rescue is a bit long winded, I've taken to calling it "MASTTR" (master).

 

All we need now is some kind of BLASTTR ride and the Thunderdome themed section will be nigh complete.

 

Jeezus Juice <- Runs Bardertown

MASTTR looks awesome! I hope it's no as cheap as SSL was. I really hated that ride. The only good thing was the LCD screens were cool. But, the dude that they showed in the LCD screen was pretty cheesy.

---Brent 8)

Please God let this mean no more CGI Joan Rivers.

 

Worst, queue video, ever.

 

I'm hoping that this may be a poor mans MIB sans the interactivity. If they are able to squeeze downtown monstopolis in that building they might just have something.

 

I wonder if they'll keep the on-ride picture.

 

 

At any rate sometime, somewhere, there will be a trash heap containing 1 4' Woopie minimitronic, and the sun will shine a little bit more that day.

 

-Jeeze

From www.screamscape.com

http://www.screamscape.com/html/disneyland.htm (some photos on the site too)

 

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage - Confirmed - (7/18/05) Disneyland confirmed the new Finding Nemo Submarines attraction will open in 2007 and decorated the huge construction wall around the lagoon with Nemo characters. From what I understand, you will board a sub to observe an undersea Volcano and are soon joined with Nemo and his friends who will be projected into the undersea world.

 

I have to be honest, while I'm happy to see the subs getting a new look and re-opening, I do have to wonder "Is this really what the Disneyland audience wants?"

 

I know this park has a LOT more local traffic than WDW, so perhaps the nostalgia of an old classic returning is a good fit for them?

--Robb

^^I agree, it'd be nice to see a couple of these rides restored to there original state. This technology is cool and all but it'd be nice to have a classic or two. Keep the history in the park! But I'm sure this will be a good ride, too.

What I'm more concerned about is all the "Pixar-ization" of the parks, as I call it. First Buzz Lightyear at WDW, then Bug's Land at DCA, now Buzz Lightyear and Nemo at DL, and Monster's Inc. at DCA. Rumor has it a Cars attraction is coming to DCA soon too. I wonder when the next completely original ride not tied into an animated movie or character is going to show up at DL? I'm not counting the dumbed-down version of ToT, even though I think it's a great ride in itself.

It kinda looks neat but, I am not a big fan of dark rides.