Disney fans are generally excited about the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom, what with its increase in size and the addition of new attractions. There’s even been some rejoicing about changes to the original princess- and fairy-dusted plans. But not all news about what’s next for Fantasyland at Walt
Category: Refurbishments
Farewell, Mickey’s Toontown Fair
As of this Friday, February 11th, Mickey’s Toontown Fair will officially be closed for business. While Toontown originally opened as Mickey’s Birthdayland in 1988, celebrating the 60th birthday of our favorite mouse, it was renamed Mickey’s Starland first, then switched to Toontown as we know it in 1996. Yet, now,
Main Street Maze
Disneyland has been repaving Main Street, which means lots of walls are up one day and down a few days later. These walls aren’t exactly pleasing to the eye, but would you rather see a hole in the ground or the wall? Aside from the eyesore problem, they’re somewhat tough
A Tour of Disneyland Paris on MouseChat.net
Have you always wanted to go to Disneyland Paris? On this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast we go across the Pond and meet up with Goeff about the wonders at Disneyland Paris. Learn about transportation, the resorts, the parks, rides and attractions, ticket options, special nighttime events. and of course food.
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule February 2011
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available here. Current Grizzly River Run (DCA) closed through 1/22/11 for refurbishment. Honey I Shrunk the Audience (Disneyland) closed through 1/28/11 due to the temporary return of Captain EO. Mulholland Madness
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule February 2011
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available here. Current Mickey’s PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom) closed 1/18/11. Kali River Rapids (Animal Kingdom) closed through 1/29/11 for refurbishment. Studio Backlot Tour (Hollywood Studios) closed through 1/29/11 for refurbishment. Honey I
California Adventure Letters – Where Are They Now?
Being on Twitter pays off. I was just recently sifting through posts that I missed from today and I saw a tweet from @DisneylandLive. They had rewtweeted a post/photo from Twitter user @artimus. Looks like the letters are in temporary storage! Take a look. Related articles California Adventure Letters Behind
Images from New Nightime Show ‘Let the Memories Begin’
In a dramatic new projection show filled with special effects and magic, Cinderella Castle transforms into a shimmering spectacle during “Let the Memories Begin” at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The ten-minute projection show, presented on select nights, is highlighted by images of Walt Disney World
California Adventure Letters Behind Walls
The letters outside California Adventure have been completely walled off for the removal process. Guests entering the park enter a roped line alongside the wall to the theme park gates. From what I saw, this caused some back-up, but shouldn’t be TOO much of a problem. (I guess we’ll see
Disney’s California Adventure Letters Depart Tuesday
The letters adorning the outside of California Adventure will be removed starting Tuesday, meaning today (Monday) is the final day to get last-minute pictures with them. I’ll miss them, but I mentioned in an earlier post that Al Lutz had confirmed that the letters might be used in another part
Crocs, Hippos and Rickety Footbridges Add Up To Wild Adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Navigating a rickety footbridge suspended over a river chasm can be a white-knuckle experience. For explorers on an all-new Disney adventure launching Jan. 16, 2011, what lurks below their bridge may quicken their step to get to the other side: crocodiles! A ravine of menacing-looking crocs, pools of hippos, bushwalks
Goodbye Block Party Bash. Hello Whimsical Pixar Parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Favorite pals from the Disney•Pixar films will take to the streets with an all-new, high-energy parade scheduled to premier Jan. 16, 2011, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun” is an upbeat and fun-filled procession down Hollywood Boulevard with a whimsical musical track featuring the stars from “The Incredibles,”
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule January 2011
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Current Typhoon Lagoon closed through 1/15/11 for annual refurbishment. Star Tours (Hollywood Studios) closed through 5/16/11 for refurbishment. Paddock Leisure Pool (Saratoga Springs Resort) closed through 6/29/11 for refurbishment. Upcoming Palm, Magnolia, Osprey Ridge
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule January 2011
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Current Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin (Disneyland) closed through 12/16/10 for refurbishment. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA) closed through 12/16/10 for refurbishment. Village Haus Restaurant (Disneyland) closed through 12/22/10 for refurbishment. Honey I Shrunk
