DLR -- DCA Expansion/Renovation Discussion [merged]

[NotaGeek]

This from the D23 Website:

Opening early May, Mickey's Fun Wheel (previously known as the Sun Wheel) is the 150-foot-diameter Ferris wheel inspired by Coney Island's famous "Wonder Wheel." Located on the Paradise Pier boardwalk, Mickey's Fun Wheel sits high above the water's edge and is dominated by the smiling face of its namesake, Mickey Mouse. Though the attraction itself has not changed (Guests can still choose between boarding a standard or swinging gondola), the gondolas present colorful images of the Fab Five: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald and Pluto. At the entrance to the queue, Guests are now greeted by a smaller version of the image on the wheel.

[NotaGeek]

A friend of mine that works down the street from Disneyland snapped this picture for me today from his phone ... that wheel is looking good!

[tinkwest]

Yet another phone picture. Taken from the Golden Zephyr.

[tinkwest]

There is a sign by Dinosaur Jack's Sunglass Shack reminding people to take a picture while they can because the dinosaur will soon be gone.

[Mufasa]

There is a sign by Dinosaur Jack's Sunglass Shack reminding people to take a picture while they can because the dinosaur will soon be gone.

I can understand the sign being up, but actually having photopass photographers there also is a bit much...

[NotaGeek]

I can understand the sign being up, but actually having photopass photographers there also is a bit much...

I thought the same thing but me and the girls decided to take a picture there because they never had a photo op there before ... GADS! I wonder if Corndog Castle will make the cut?!?

[Mufasa]

I thought the same thing but me and the girls decided to take a picture there because they never had a photo op there before ... GADS! I wonder if Corndog Castle will make the cut?!?

Better enjoy that Corndog by the end of May, because starting June 1st it is going to be down for quite a while (tentatively mid-2011 though if you look at the DCA map shown in the just released 2nd edition of D23 magazine you'll notice it's not shown) but you'll still be able to satisfy any corndog cravings at the wagon in Disneyland.

[Magic Smiles]

There is a sign by Dinosaur Jack's Sunglass Shack reminding people to take a picture while they can because the dinosaur will soon be gone.

When is the dinosaur scheduled to become extinct?

[Mufasa]

When is the dinosaur scheduled to become extinct?

Dinosaur Jack's is scheduled to close on May 26th with construction walls surrounding it on June 1st.

[NotaGeek]

Better enjoy that Corndog by the end of May, because starting June 1st it is going to be down for quite a while (tentatively mid-2011 though if you look at the DCA map shown in the just released 2nd edition of D23 magazine you'll notice it's not shown) but you'll still be able to satisfy any corndog cravings at the wagon in Disneyland.

SACRILEGE!!!!

[tinkwest]

Better enjoy that Corndog by the end of May, because starting June 1st it is going to be down for quite a while (tentatively mid-2011 though if you look at the DCA map shown in the just released 2nd edition of D23 magazine you'll notice it's not shown) ....

NOOOOOOOOOO!

[NotaGeek]

Better enjoy that Corndog by the end of May, because starting June 1st it is going to be down for quite a while (tentatively mid-2011 though if you look at the DCA map shown in the just released 2nd edition of D23 magazine you'll notice it's not shown) but you'll still be able to satisfy any corndog cravings at the wagon in Disneyland.

Hey Mufasa ... I didn't buy into the D23 thing. Do you have a digital version of that map I can post in this thread?

[special k]

Growing up on the west coast I have been to California Adventure many times. All I can say is the park was good but not great, and the new changes look like they will be amazing. The World of Color show alone should be worth the price of admission now. Not to mention better synchronicity overall, and the addition of amazing new attractions like Cars!



Can't wait to see it in 2012!!!!

[MegaDisney]

I am really liking the PP changes. The Fun Wheel is very cool looking.

[MegaDisney]

Better enjoy that Corndog by the end of May, because starting June 1st it is going to be down for quite a while (tentatively mid-2011 though if you look at the DCA map shown in the just released 2nd edition of D23 magazine you'll notice it's not shown) but you'll still be able to satisfy any corndog cravings at the wagon in Disneyland.

[Aisling]

Wow! That's all I can say.

Tink - what kind of phone do you have? It takes great pictures!

Corn Dog Castle, I will miss you.

[Mr. Disney]

First, sorry if this question has already been asked, I tried looking for the answer on the forms but couldn't find an answer.

Does anyone know when the Disney’s World of Color show is going to start?

[NotaGeek]

First, sorry if this question has already been asked, I tried looking for the answer on the forms but couldn't find an answer.

Does anyone know when the Disney’s World of Color show is going to start?

Fall 2010.

[meldan98]

Does anyone know what will come of the Boudin and Mission Tortilla tours once the park changes are complete. I was looking at the map from the D23 map and couldn't figure out where those were. It looked like they were gone.

[NotaGeek]

Does anyone know what will come of the Boudin and Mission Tortilla tours once the park changes are complete. I was looking at the map from the D23 map and couldn't figure out where those were. It looked like they were gone.

From all the concept art that whole area is gone/changed and someone on the inside said both the Tortilla and Bread factories would be gone.