Normally I go to Disneyland Resort on Thursdays. But I held off on going till today, Friday, to see if the Tower of Terror opened their Fast Pass distribution.
My friend and I had gotten an early start. So early, that we were there before California Adventure officially opened. For my friend, that's early. Not so much for me though. Ha Ha
Heading to the rope drop by the Farm
After seeing the show one time, I unfortunately I have no desire to see it again. So I pass up this sign and its instructions
Waiting for the rope to be dropped
Taking a look at Cars Land
And they're off! To Toy Story Midway Mania
While 98% of the Guests head over the bridge to ride Toy Story Midway Mania or California Screamin', we just head towards The Little Mermaid
Looking across to the line heading into Toy Story Midway Mania
Now looking back at Mermaid
No beer truck yet
-Mickey's Fun Wheel-
Another look at Toy Story Midway Mania line. From some of the Mania chain queue I could see, they hadn't opened all of it yet. It appeared they were filling it little by little
The new Screamin' costumes. I really like them. They are so much better than the old blue/yellow/white color scheme they had for 10 years. I think it makes the Cast Members look more professional
What's missing? Oh yeah, those princess carts. They were moved across the street and they share the same place with the face painting (not pictured)
Tower of Terror with Red Car Trolley tracks installed
Tower of Terror Fast Pass reopened ahead of schedule
The new gates being worked on
Looking back
-Disneyland-
A lot of people coming in
A lot of people already in
What is this line for? Did Star Tours reopen due to heavy demand of in-park crowds?!? ...
... no, it was just to get a picture of Buzz Lightyear. And this is a great advertising spot!
1- Guests get picture
2 - They get home
3 - They look through the pictures
4 - They see the ad in the back for Star Tours relaunching
5 - They then plan and book their next trip
Ok, so it's just a little after 11am with a 25 min wait. Yet Fast Pass return is already for 4:30 that night?!? I would expect that sort of thing from Ghost Galaxy. But for its Standard Mode, it is a little suprising
"Keep your receipt to receive one free refill" - That's what she said
Taking a look at Alice in Wonderland aboard a Disneyland Monorail
Some greenish color handrails seem to be installed. Maybe to get this ride opened as soon as possible for the remainder of the Summer Season, I wonder if these are some sort of "temp" railings until they can close the ride again and install something more stable and better themed.
Or maybe these aren't temp railings after all and are only there for the construction workers
More railing heading down the vine
With the new effects in place, my friend wanted to check out Snow White's Scary Adventure's
The other day I was here, this chamber had so many coins all over the place. Looks good with it clean
Oh, and my friend enjoyed the new effects
Time to head out for now
Decided to ride the yellow motorized vehicle back to Town Square
The little girl insisted she was a star and wanted people to notice her and to wave to her
That is about it for today's pictorial
Thanks for looking
Next visit to the Disneyland Resort should be on August 6, 2010
