Originally Posted By Autopia Deb >>>IMHO, Disneyland will always be more popular, just because it is the original. It has nothing to do with DCA.<<< Totally true. Look at Disney World. The Magic Kingdom has a very limited offering of attractions as compared to DL and has three other theme parks right there and it is always the most visited of the four.
Originally Posted By crapshoot >>>IMHO, Disneyland will always be more popular, just because it is the original. It has nothing to do with DCA.<<< “It’s about changing guests’ behavior when it comes to the parks,” said George Kalogridis, president of the Disneyland Resort. “Whereas now they park-hop between the Disneyland theme park and Disney’s California Adventure park — we want them to spend two full days at the resort, one at each park.” I'm not sure DCA 2.0 can achieve that goal for the DLR. It certainly will do a better job at holding guest's interests longer than ever before. Unless Disney eliminates park hopping for everyone, including AP's. In that horror scenario, nobody would dare step into DCA. I don't see Disney ever pulling that card though.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Considering how close they are, it's lame to even attempt to curtail parkhopping. It's common at WDW; it's something of an effort to do it, and scads of people do it anyway. At DLR it couldn't be easier. And people are so used to it, it would be a major PR blunder to mess with it. Unless they're concerned about overcrowding or guest flow, I don't see what it matters to them which park people are buying their dinner in, etc. - the main goal is to increase attendance at the resort as a whole, and increase out-of-town guest stays. All that is doable without messing with hopping.
Originally Posted By mstaft Since DCA opened, I think there was only one visit where we did not park hop. DCA is worth $20 extra for a couple of hours and a handful of rides. After Screamin', Soarin', (MAYBR GRR) and Tower of Terror, it's back to DL.
Originally Posted By gaston lives Ok, so without reading the entire thread, when is CARS LAND opening? We're considering planning a surprise trip for the kids.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Says it right in the topic header - DCA Grand Re-Opening - June 15th, 2012
Originally Posted By danyoung I think what gaston was asking is if Carsland is opening when the new DCA is officially opening.
Originally Posted By TP2000 gaston, there's no official word when it opens. The only person thus far to go on the record with a date has been Al Lutz, with his June 15th date he released a few weeks ago that I started this thread with. Disney won't say anything but "Summer 2012", and so far no other major Internet resource has claimed any date or said anything that Al Lutz didn't already say. So you'll need to decide who you want to believe, or listen to.
Originally Posted By crapshoot Here's the official Disney word on CarsLand opening: "On Tuesday, February 8, Disney President and CEO Bob Iger held a conference call with investors. In addition to discussing the company's quarterly earnings, Iger also announced that Cars Land at Disney California Adventure will open in June. It had previously been announced that the new area would open in the summer, but no more specifics had been released. Fans are still waiting for a specific opening date, but at least this should allow them to get a better idea for planning their summer vacations."
Originally Posted By TP2000 Lutz is at it again today with his chatter about dates. The latest from him, if you dare... June 13th - Celebrity Party June 14th - Media Day (park may close entirely) June 15th - Grand Opening of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, and DCA 2.0
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I miss superstar limo. And the Soap Opera Bistro. That was a fun place to eat! DCA 1.0!!!
Originally Posted By TP2000 It's finally official! Now this thread isn't yet another hot rumor started by Al Lutz, but now it's confirmed by Tom Staggs himself on the Internets. June 15th is the big date! <a href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/taking-a-tour-of-cars-land-buena-vista-street-and-carthay-circle-theatre-opening-june-15-at-disney-california-adventure-park/" target="_blank">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...re-park/</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Interesting that the announcement specifically mentioned Carsland, Buena Vista Street, and the Carthay Circle for the opening date. I've always assumed that the Carthay Circle was part of BVS, no?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I think it's more interesting that DCA will be closed for an entire day on June 14 in preparation for the festivities. "It's finally official! Now this thread isn't yet another hot rumor started by Al Lutz, but now it's confirmed by Tom Staggs himself on the Internets." Now this is the way you launch a Disney theme park. I can't help but be fascinated and impressed by the dramatic improvement in the way that DCA 2.0 is being marketed over the initial opening back in 2001. The single biggest fail at DCA was the awkward way that the place was first hyped and launched to the public. Contrasting Disney's excellent DCA expansion promotion program today with the period leading up to the February 2001 opening illustrates just how crappy the first marketing push for the park really was.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Is the 15th the date it will be open to the public or is it the day they unvail the new additions to cut rate celebrities and press?
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow ^ The 15th is the official public opening. DCA will be closed on the 14th.
