Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the April 7 article: Disneyland Resort Update at <a href="News-ID508110.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID508110.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By DMarsh I hope everyone enjoys the photos and text. (Actually the recent "delay" meant that we could keep adding details to this. Congrats to Doobie for getting this large update on so quickly!)
Originally Posted By John_CM The "Disney Mania" thing was awful.. Unless you're into that kind of thing.. The Beau Sisters(?) were lip synching (as I think they might have all been) and they did the same song 3 or 4 times, then because their mics werent actually on they didn't bother saying anything to the cheering fans afterwards. I got tired of hearing the host say "thanks for coming everyone.. no wait, they're going to do one more song!" .. and it was the same song over and over. I only saw Sundays taping.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thank you for a great update. As always your details are wonderful. My DD is a great Thomas K. fan, she will love seeing him at work and with his family
Originally Posted By Sir_Clinksalot That's awesome about the Wooden signing. I actually had a chance to talk to Mr. Wooden for about 10 minutes once at the church we used to go to. Here I am in the presence of greatness and he was just the greatest most genourous person. After the initial "I can't believe I'm talking to John Wooden" moment, we actually had a great conversation. I only wish I had been able to talk to him for more than 10 minutes.
Originally Posted By dlport Great update. The pics were wonderful, and the captions that explained the subtle details were much appreciated.
Originally Posted By JBStew Wonderful update, great pictures and detail. You always do a fabulous job!
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Can anyone tell who the "cast members" pictured in the last picture of Page 12 of the Disneyland Resort Update are? The fellow in the center looks like Bruce Gordon. Who's the person to the right? Here's a link to the page. Scroll down to the last photo. <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID508110-508121.asp" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/N ews-PID508110-508121.asp</a>
Originally Posted By danyoung Terrific update, Doobie! I've just gotta get back to the left coast soon. As to the repeat of the songs during the taping, this is totally normal for a television taping. It gives the editors much more material to select from in putting together the perfect show. Of course a really good technical director (like, ummm, ME) would get it all on the first take, but that's just bragging..... Sounds like they needed to do a better job of informing the crowd as to what was going on.
Originally Posted By lemisfan Wow city hall looks great especailly the inside!!! i was worried on how it was going to turn out but it turned out great. i love the little details they added to the inside such as the turn of the century telephones on that little table they have in the picture.
Originally Posted By DMarsh Thanks for all the kind words. I did enjoy going back to the Park to catch up on everything. I know the cast member who opened "Patch of Heaven" was Steve (on the right). I did not catch the name of the other, but I know he is not Bruce Gordon. (But he does look like him, doesn't he!) The Disneymania event was advertised as "Disneymania in Concert TV Taping." Yes, the emphasis was on TV taping, with down time between numbers and mulitiple performances of the same song. Each performer did two numbers, twice. In addition, on Sunday Jesse McCartney and the Beau Sisters did a final take to allow fans to use their flash cameras. (They allowed no flash during taping the first night). DJ Adam was working hard to keep the crowd "fresh" for each take. On Monday, flash was allowed throughout. Stevie Brock did two numbers twice. Raven did three (I believe) in multiple takes, in addition to a number of intros and wrap ups. If this had been billed as a concert only, I would have been perplexed. But since they did say "TV Taping," (see the first photo on page 23: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/ShowPic.asp?Filename=/files/DLUpdate74/big/P23-001.jpg&Caption=On+April+4+and+5" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/S howPic.asp?Filename=/files/DLUpdate74/big/P23-001.jpg&Caption=On+April+4+and+5</a>,+Disneymania+in+Concert+TV+tapings+were+held+on+the+Hollywood+Backlot+Stage.&ID=508110) I was happy they invited guests to join in. DOUG
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Thank you all very much for another excellent update. I really appreciated seeing the process of Thomas Kinkade painting the Castle. Thank you so much for making the multiple visits that allowed us to watch the work take shape and for making sure we saw the "finished" product. I'm very impressed that he and Disneyland made his effort so public and were so accomodating to the visitors there. From what you showed, the Park is looking great!
Originally Posted By goodgirl I've never been a Thomas Kinkade fan but I can't wait to see his rendition of the castle. It may be worth investing in a print.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Thanks for another good report. I especially enjoyed the petting zoo pictures. A little constructive criticism... I notice Kinkade's name was spelled Kincade. Not a big deal but definitely noticeable. =)
Originally Posted By DMarsh I just got the name of the other cast member shown opening Little Patch of Heaven. The one on the left is Charlie, a manager. Steve (on the right) was the one who actually welcomed the guests in.
