Space Mountain's Remodeled Exit

Although schedule to open on July 4, 2014, Space Mountain did open up in the late afternoon today.


While others rush up to get in line for the ride...




...I rush to the exit.
Ha Ha

The construction walls were pushed back as they finish up the rest.
But we can see a partial modified exit of Space Mountain


Looking up at the lighting












First thing you will notice is that the wall no longer curves.
And that long rock bench like structure that ran along side is also gone







As you may have noticed the exit isn't completely finished.
But don't worry, there is still work coming to this area over the next couple of weeks.
So it will be interesting to see how it all turns out. :)

Vine, Oh Vine

This week has been quite busy, so I was out of my normal routine.  Because I didn't know if, and when, I would get to visit the Disneyland Resort, I pretty much went when I could in the late afternoon.
Granted the main thing taking place is the refurbishment over at Alice in Wonderland since it will be opening soon.

June 25, 2014:


Walt Disney Imagineering was at Alice in Wonderland


WDI with Disney Cast Members were riding the attraction looking at show elements and other important things


You jealous?




June 26, 2014:


Riding the monorail to see what has been done to the vine


For the most part, it appears that they painted a darker green color around the bus bar.
It does add a pop of color to the vine


Do you see anything different with the doors leading outside?
They used to have Cards trying to prevent you from escaping the Queen of Hearts.
It doesn't look like the Cards are returning.
Instead it is a swirl.
I wonder what kind of effects, if any, will be presented in this scene


A closer look at the swirls along the edge of the vine


Another look at the doors leading to the vine


WDI Larry Nikolai is the only person I recognize riding the caterpillar


Video of caterpillars traveling along the vine during refurbishment


Checking out New Orleans Square.
As I stand by the patio of the Riverbelle Terrace, I am looking up towards the sails of the ship
Before one could see the sails to give the illusion that there was a harbor just on the other side of the city.
But with the new additions to the rooftops, it appears that the sails and the effect are getting lost






June 28, 2014:


Getting to the Disneyland Resort early just after opening.
Stopping by Disney California Adventure first




The billboard in Condor Flats once again has the Planes theme to it, this time with Planes 2 since it will be in theaters






Over at the Pacific Wharf, some new decorations dealing with sea life appeared to enhance the show






Long Johns and waders hang on a clothes line to dry


Fishing nets and large wooden fishing bobbers hang




Lobster crates


Red Car Trolley making its way down to Carthay Circle

Not much taking place at Disney California Adventure, so I didn't spend a lot of time there.
It's now time to head to Disneyland




Crowd wise, it wasn't too bad.  But that will change in the next hour


Gonna get some more exercise by climbing the stairs at Tarzan's Treehouse


Again, looking at the rooftops of New Orleans Square
























Over at Alice in Wonderland...












The crazy curls have been painted


Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage








Another look at the vine.
We can see some leaves wrapping around some of the support posts










Quite a number of peeps have been wrapped up.












Why are Captain EO posters still at the entrance queue.


I wonder what's going on with the walls over at the Space Mountain exit






Wait... PAUSE
Stromboli just like my selfie
What a creep!
...
Oh my god!
Stromboli just texted me.

I guess I take a good selfie


The West Side exit gates have reopened after a short refurbishment








As I walk through Downtown Disney to head home, I see a big screen t.v. broadcasting the World Cup

That will conclude today's pictorial
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