Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the August 4 article: Mini-Update: The Disneyland Resort at <a href="News-ID508560.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID508560.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA I wanted to be the first to post to this topic. It's a great honor....being the first to post to this topic, and I just want you all to know, that it isn't something I take lightly. To be the first to comment on the covered castle, the drained moat, River Belle Terrace, and of course, the close Petals store, is not only daunting, but fills me with a sense of pride, that I have not felt since perhaps I won the Spelling Bee in grade school. Thank you.
Originally Posted By kindagoofy Jim, you were soooo shocked that you got first post that you forgot to "comment" on the drained moat,the River Belle or the closed Petal store. Calm down, take a deep breath, have a seat, drink some tea and try again. Thanks
Originally Posted By AladdinAZ I hope they fix the Christmas Tree Supports in the moat so they can be used again!. Does anyone know what other adult costumes are available besides Jack and the Queen?
Originally Posted By ni_teach Halloween already? Where’s the Valentines Day items… I mean you can’t wait until the last moment.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Ursula, since we know from Kar2oonMan that they're chained in the moat to keep 'em anchored there, I assume they're put on the bank just on the moat's edge (as far as the chains'll go). ;-) <Any "Peter and the Wolf" Halloween adult costumes?> Oh of course, you'd *love* to dress up as Peter, right?
Originally Posted By knoxvelour <<What do they do with the Swans when the moat gets emptied?>> They duct tape razor blades on the end of their beaks and hold "swan fights" on the Materhorn basketball court.
Originally Posted By irishfan Thanks for the update. Cant wait to see the castle restored to its former glory!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Thanks, guys! Nice report and pics! Halloween in mid-July! ACK! Do we know what they're doing to the Castle?
Originally Posted By Dznygrl Yes, the castle DOES look sad, as does a large portion of the park. But we just have to remember, it's all for the best!
Originally Posted By Indigo Chrismas tree supports? Is that what they are? I thought they were salt licks for the wild deer that come out into the park after dark.
Originally Posted By Doobie It is strange seeing Disneyland look like this in the summer, that's for sure. But if that's what it takes... Doobie. salt licks
Originally Posted By kelkimouse knoxvelour, you are whacked my friend! ;p With everything wrapped up for redo's, just think how glorius the park will look next year! Makes you feel warm all over.
Originally Posted By knoxvelour <<knoxvelour, you are whacked my friend!>> I take that as a compliment
Originally Posted By kelkimouse Knoxvelour, Please do take my comment as a compliment. That's how I intended it. Gotta love the humor