Originally Posted By Darkbeer This spin-off thread is designed to talk about the upcoming new DCA preview center. It officially opens up on October 20th, with previews between October 16th through the 19th for AP holders (just show your AP at the door, no type of reservation/lottery system). So this thread is designed to talk about the exact details between now and the 20th. The details are from Al Lutz's article at MiceAge from 10/7/08. <a href="http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al100708a.htm" target="_blank">http://miceage.micechat.com/al...708a.htm</a> Based on the detailed first hand report of folks who have been inside and seen it, it sounds very well done and details, and should add to the DCA experence, plus help out explaining to guests why all the Refurb Walls and bulldozers are out on the West end of the park, and why the Paradise Pier stinks..... Looking forward to seeing it for myself soon.
Originally Posted By Westsider Sounds really cool! I was wondering how they were going to handle the wine theme in there. Al didn't make any mention of CM Previews though, and there hasn't been mention of them at work this morning either. I'll have to ask around, but this thing opens in 10 days or so. Whatever, I don't care if I go as a CM or as a guest, I'm looking forward to seeing it more now.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Here is the AP preview details from Disneyland.com >>Get a glimpse into the future of Disney's California Adventure® Park through the eyes of Walt Disney Imagineers. Take advantage of a special Passholder privilege by visiting the Blue Sky Cellar on October 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2008 before it opens to the public.* Marvel at the creative process used to develop current ideas into future attractions. Imagineers have revealed an abundance of materials in the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar where innovative concepts are cultivated: Sketches, concept art, models and maquettes Note cards describing plans for new attractions, shops, shows and restaurants A video journal featuring the Imagineer's creative progress displayed on a spectacular 103-inch plasma television. Also, answer a variety of trivia questions on one of four interactive video screens to learn more about Walt Disney's adventures in California and how they inspired shows and attractions at Disney's California Adventure® Park. Additional Information Wheelchair Access: Enter through the standard queue. Preview times are Oct. 16 – Oct 19 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily * Previews are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may involve long wait times. Each Guest must show a valid Annual Passport to be permitted entry during these specific preview times. Blockout days apply.<<
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac Westsider, check out the Disneyland Resort tab on the Hub. There is some info on CM previews there.
Originally Posted By dshyates Darkbeer, are you going to be taking pictures tomorrow? And will we have to wait until Monday for some pics?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Pictures of what? I can't access the Blue Sky Cellar with my camera until officially October 16th, unless they offer the Press a chance to enter in a special preview. (And normally during CM previews, cameras are not allowed) I have the Righteous Brothers event on the 15th, but have the Blue Sky Cellar on my schedule for the 16th.
Originally Posted By dshyates Oh right sorry. Its CM previews that start tomorrow, not AP previews. Being an east coaster I don't pay much attention to specific dates of DLR stuff. I won't make the effort to make it back out there until at least Carsland opens.
Originally Posted By bean its nice to finally see the preview date opening coming closer for everyone to see the detail going into the park. Do we really need another thread though to discuss the preview center that is already being discussed in other threads. The multitude of threads on the same topic makes the boards way too crowded and some interesting threads get pushed out do to the newer duplicates
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I see Kar2oonMan and I weren't far off with our sample writings.... "Like fine wines, ideas take a lot of nurturing, time and patience to come to fruition. Here in the Disney Blue Sky Cellar, the constant 50° temperature reminds us that cool ideas can only be uncorked when they are bubbly and bursting with intoxicating delight, like California sparkling wine. So look around at some of the exciting, vintage ideas and when you see these plans bloom into reality, you can tell your friends you "heard it through the grapevine." 'Walt Disney himself visited the wine country of California to refresh, relax and refocus his creative efforts. Now, at Disney's California Adventure, guests can relive the same experience Walt had by visiting 'Blue Sky Cellar' -- an exciting recreation of the type of Napa Valley wine cellar that became a haven for creativity, imagination and engineering.'
Originally Posted By TheParsec Everything sounds very Interesting!!! I want to know more about the cruise ship coming to San Diego and Disney-Sea World!!! That would be nice!
Originally Posted By oc_dean I created a topic on that in "Other Disney Destinations" section. Hopefully we can get a discussion going on in that appropriate section. "DCA, Future Expansion" refers to the Anaheim resort area, only.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan yeah i was wondering about the disney-sea world too. is disney looking into buying sea world down in san diego?
Originally Posted By oc_dean According to Lutz's latest update .. It's a thought. But with the crazy economy now ... that thought might go run and hide somewhere!
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt This might be the best time to buy another park as Disney is probably flush with cash and real estate values are dropping. I'd hate to see Disney buy Sea World though. Yuck.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm, not sure how I feel about this. I love Seaworld, but I do like keeping Sea World seperate from Disney. The last thing I would want to see is Shamu with Crush, Flounder and Friends. That is what the current Disney would probably do with it.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Hmm, it could be interesting if Disney decides to REALLY do something with it and not just throw in Disney somewhere, add a bunch of characters and throw in a few dark rides. Who knows, maybe if Disney think out of the box, we may finally have a DisneySea here . And I dont mean the one like in Tokyo, more like the original was proposed in Long Beach when it was closer to an aquarium/Epcot style educational park before they nixed the park altogether. I'm thinking waaay ahead lol, but if they bought it, I hope they did something really different from it and not just in name and cosmetic changes only.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA SPOILER: All the renderings of coming attractions have been matted using cork. Get it? 'cause the pictures are in the winery.....and wine has a cork in the top of the bottle....so now, the pictures are being matted using cork. Jimmy funny.
Originally Posted By gadzuux The reasoning behind this that Al offers is suspect at best. The idea that disney wants to de-emphasize mexico on their mexican cruises sounds crazy to me. Especially if San Diego is included as a stop. How long does it take to cruise from LA to san diego - maybe an hour? Also - I've never been to sea world, but I don't think it's anything I would enjoy. I went to 'marine world' waaay back when it was in Foster City (near SF) and hated it. I remember a series of show spaces with bleachers, and we were handed a schedule when we arrived. The day was spent moving from one show to another - dolphins, seals, whales, tigers and elephants, wild west, water skis. This isn't my idea of what a theme park is.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Also - I've never been to sea world, but I don't think it's anything I would enjoy. I went to 'marine world' waaay back when it was in Foster City (near SF) and hated it. I remember a series of show spaces with bleachers, and we were handed a schedule when we arrived. The day was spent moving from one show to another - dolphins, seals, whales, tigers and elephants, wild west, water skis." -Never been to SeaWorld but I think I'd have a great time myself. I think MarineWorld has always been a cool place BECAUSE of all the shows that you did'nt seem to enjoy, lol. To each their own, huh?
