Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the April 23rd Disneyland Resort Update at: <a href="News-ID505770.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID505770.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Nice update, as always.... But one comment doesn't match what I was told... and that is the reason the Big Thunder Trail is closed. I was told that the reason was to facilitate the workers, and their equipment on the Big Thunder Railroad Mountain, and the replacement of track. Of course, safety calls for the seperation of guests and large construction equipment. I know they have been having private parties still at the Festival of Fools arena, in fact one night recently, they opened up the Fanatasyland gate, and had CM's checking wristbands, and allowing the members of the private party down the trail... there was no sign of pavement work that I could see.
Originally Posted By Mickey_Mouse_1928 Doobie, I forgot to e-mail you and tell you to take pictures of the various things that have popped up at Jungle Cruise. Next time... The walkway that Skipper's use to go backstage has new props all over it to force Skipper's to use the stairs they built that is sometimes under water instead of going over the tree branches. They also added railings to the posts next to the unload area. They added a new safety strip along the edge of the dock. Instead of being a flat yellow, it's now yellow and black. Anyway, those are some things that have popped up magically over night. I wonder what awaits me on Friday...
Originally Posted By tangaroa >The Explorer Canoe dock. The canoes are >currently listed as reopening on April >5th. uhhhh....
Originally Posted By Doobie <<< But one comment doesn't match what I was told... and that is the reason the Big Thunder Trail is closed. I was told that the reason was to facilitate the workers, and their equipment on the Big Thunder Railroad Mountain, and the replacement of track. Of course, safety calls for the seperation of guests and large construction equipment. >>> You may very well be right. If so, I apologize for the mistake. I'm passing on what I was told but I don't have official info on it. I should've confirmed further before putting it up, but since the rest of Fantasyland had been completed, it made perfect since. I'll update the page. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Doobie <<< >The Explorer Canoe dock. The canoes are >currently listed as reopening on April >5th. >>> I'll correct that typo as well Doobie.
Originally Posted By tangaroa >I'll correct that typo as well OH it was a typo? I thought TPL just got confused and this big dramatic news we were waiting for was that the Canoes weren't close and had in fact been opened for three weeks now. I have no idea what's going on anymore
Originally Posted By Jim Disney Part of the reason Big Thunder Pass is closed as well is the fact that there's NO bridge there right now. It appears that they're redoing the bridge by that last turn around on Big Thunder. JD <a href="http://www.westcoaster.net" target="_blank">http://www.westcoaster.net</a>
Originally Posted By Doobie They took out the bridge!?! One of my favorite spots on Disneyland. I love to stand there and watch Thunder go around that curve. They better not ruin this location with whatever fixes/changes they make!!! kidding, of course. But I do really like that spot. Doobie. PS - Thanks for all the pics, Jim!
Originally Posted By cstephens Great update. Though I really dislike the new show in the Fantasyland Theatre, the pictures confirmed that one of the resort's entertainment people still has a job in a show! And yes, I've passed along that information to an interested friend. /cs
Originally Posted By Roger Rabbit Thanks again for another great update! Soon I'll be able to give Doobie et al more info. in terms of what's changing at the resort. New DL CM Roger.
Originally Posted By Jim Disney >>They took out the bridge!?!<< Yep... it'll be back I'm sure... but last I saw it was bye-bye... >>PS - Thanks for all the pics, Jim!<< Anything to keep LP the best Disney site out there! JD <a href="http://www.westcoaster.net" target="_blank">http://www.westcoaster.net</a>
Originally Posted By pattypool I was at DL on the 10-14 of April. Taking the "round disney train trip" I noticed there was something going on at the Festival os Fools Theatre ---and NOT work. Looked like a show or something. Now when I tried to reach this area on foot---everything was closed off.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer They have PRIVATE parties there, usually at night. One night recently, they had the Fantasyland gate open, but with CM's checking wristbands, and only allowing members of the private party into the area.
Originally Posted By adguy This may a silly question, considering the site is still comprised mostly of dirt, but it seems like they are installing some full size trees in the "Flick's Fun Faire" section of DCA. Wouldn't that pretty much ruin the illusion that guests were the size of bugs? The concept art pictures oversized clovers as foliage. Just wondering if anyone else noticed that, or if I'm simply confusing what's what in the pictures.
Originally Posted By dresswhites great update!! from the pictures it looked like the Small World Store is still open, is it? Also does anybody have any new info about the Small World rehab? What are they doing besides adding station gates? Any signs that they are doing some much needed painting? I hope so!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Last week, when I was there, the Small World Store remained open, they built the wall with that in mind... the ride "exit" enterance is basically curtained/boarded off. The flume was dry, and some work was started on the Station area, but no paint when i was there, I hope they do address that issue!
Originally Posted By Jim Disney >>The flume was dry, and some work was started on the Station area,<< Air gates... JD <a href="http://www.westcoaster.net" target="_blank">http://www.westcoaster.net</a>
