Well, of course you are. Otherwise, why would you be here?
Unless, somehow you clicked on a link, and then clicked another link, and then another, and another, and another, and somehow ended up here.
Either way, I am glad you are here.
So let's start our day in Disney California Adventure
Unfolding the Disney California Adventure Guide Map
Upon closer inspection ...
It states that to get a FastPass for Radiator Springs Racers, it is being distributed next to It's Tough To Be A Bug, which is indicated by the number 14
Looking at the map, It's Tough To Be A Bug is number 13
So what's number 14?
14 is Francis' Ladybug Boogie.
Whoops!
I wonder if anyone has gone over there and asked about Radiator Springs Racers FastPass
Also, number 20 has returned.
But now instead of Luigi's Flying Tires, it is for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters
And the picture has even changed from tires to little cars
According to the Disney Parks Blog, before they removed the information, they mentioned that Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters would have opened on Jan 19, 2016.
So these maps, which are printed way in advanced, would have been accurate for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, if it had opened
So many people waiting for the Park to open at 9 a.m.
Those entering Grizzly Peak Airfield were headed to Soarin' Over California
I headed towards Paradise Pier so I can ride Mickey's Fun Wheel
Testing continues with Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters
Some work being done at the Blue Sky Cellar.
I guess they are preparing themselves for the Disneyland Resort AP Days in February
In February, catering to the Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders (no one else, even though day Guest shelled out $$$ already to be there), animated Disney shorts will play in the Blue Sky Cellar, Stage 17, and The Opera House in Disneyland
Take that 1-Day and Multi-Day ticket holders!
Speaking of Disneyland, it's time to head over there now.
Unfolding the Disneyland Guide Map
This map has been updated to indicate that the trail around Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed to foot traffic
Donald was taking pictures at the Disneyland Railroad Main Street station
Taking a look at the Ernest S Marsh
Love this smokestack
Choo-Choo !
The Adventureland entrance is now open for your walking convenience
Walking to the Frontierland station
A bridge
For Cast Members to get across?
As I snap a few shots, I am told that I can walk across the bridge to the other side
The death scene from "Two Brothers" segment of "Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln
Kalamazoo-la Mechicka Boola Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
After inviting us into the foyer, the Butler closed the doors on us
Can't have a haunted mansion without lightening
The wall blocking the entrance to Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes received some decoration in the form of Frontierland and Critter Country attraction posters
Via Disneyland Railroad? Not the Mine Train
What could this indicate?
Elements inspired by Natures Wonderland being imported into the new Disneyland Railroad?
Some history with the Mark Twain
Dr. Facilier greets Guests aboard the Mark Twain
Tables and chairs on the Mark Twain.
Can we eat on here?
Waiting for my Mint Julep
Just relaxing since this boat isn't going anywhere for another year and a half (according to the Cast Members manning the boat)
Maybe the should cover up this sign or remove it for the time being.
Can't access Fantasyland from the Big Thunder Trail. It's closed, remember.
The Disneyland Guide Map says so
And they even expanded the wall so that you can't peak around it
Small World Holiday being transformed back to Classic "it's a small world"
O.M.G!
Is Autopia finally getting repainted to match the rest of Tomorrowland's blues and silvers?
I guess Honda's money is getting put to good use
Walking down Main Street as I head home....
The Flower Market on Center Street
These flowers are real
And they smell nice
That will conclude today's pictorial
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out
Feel free to leave a comment
Until Next Time...
Those real flowers are amazing. Great Job Disney!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great update! Your post is always a highlight of my Saturday mornings.
ReplyDelete"In February, catering to the Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders (no one else, even though day Guest shelled out $$$ already to be there), animated Disney shorts will play in the Blue Sky Cellar, Stage 17, and The Opera House in Disneyland."
ReplyDeleteThat's actually pretty smart - they're trying to keep APs out of lines for the rides when so many are down!
Thanks for another great photo update.
ReplyDeleteI take it you were really excited to be able to cross over to the old train station at New Orleans Square. Really enjoyed the GIF-- the surprise of seeing it made it fun. (I hope you save it for special occasions in the future.)
Do you have any background info on the Frontierland train station across the tracks? Was this the original structure, which was relocated at some point, with a new station in the current location? I can't remember reading anything about an original train station in books or online, and leafing through my copy of The Disneyland Encyclopedia by Chris Stodder, I couldn't find anything useful or relevant.
Also, did they serve food or drinks on the Mark Twain, and were you able to sit at the table and enjoy it? I didn't realize you could buy any kind of snack on board the ship. I do see how a character experience or meal on board would be nice, although I don't like the trend of Disney charging for expensive experiences only the wealthy should be able to afford.
Forgot to hit the reply button before posting, refer to my post below in this! :P
DeleteNo, no food or drinks were being served on the Mark Twain.
DeleteThe Disney Parks Blog posted about the Frontierland train station this week:
Deletehttps://www.facebook.com/DisneylandToday/photos/a.415645595174359.96345.353136044758648/1024339864304926/?type=3
Not a lot of detail (there was in one of the replies), but it's nice to know that Disneyland is publicly acknowledging its past and not trying to sweep it under the rug.
Here you go, Spaceman Spiff!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Disneyland Railroad aficionado, Steve DeGaetano, who's written some wonderful books on the DLRR and it's individual engines, wrote a multi-part internet article on MiceChat all about the wonderful history of the Frontierland Station! The articles were posted some time ago so unfortunately the site is a bit crude at this point and the photos' links have all been broken but there are still so many nuggets of history of the station to be had in the text that remains! Here's the links:
http://micechat.com/miceage/stevedegaetano/sd020508a.htm
http://micechat.com/miceage/stevedegaetano/sd022808a.htm
Now remember to click on the link to PAGE TWO on the bottom of both of those articles after you're done reading the first page, enjoy!
PS - Steve also wrote some fantastic in-depth historic articles on the Ernest S Marsh, Ward Kimball, the DLRR Handcar, the Lilly Belle, the Columbia, and many others!
Wow, those articles were really interesting to read. Thank you! I've read quite a few books on Disneyland history (well, they were mostly photo history books), but I don't remember ever seeing something about the original Frontierland train station being moved and replaced.
DeleteI must have seen photos of the original train station, and remember reading that the station in So Dear to My Heart was the inspiration for the station, but I never put two and two together.