Originally Posted By leemac I just hope it turns out to be more successful than its sibling Pointe Orlando. That place lost so many of its big retail tenants (A&F and Banana Republic were two of many that pulled out) that they have had to redesign a lot of it. Now the focus is on dining. How popular is the Block these days?
Originally Posted By oc_dean The Block gets GOOD crowds! It's huge. With it's styling ... it seems to appeal to the teens/20somethings.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer A photo update from 6/29. A lot of dirt has been removed, and concrete trucks were arriving when I left. <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1616938" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1616938</a>
Originally Posted By Westsider Yeah, the sign still says Spring 2007. They aren't going to make that opening date. Disney Way has become a dust bowl now. The construction trucks drag so much dirt and dust out on to the street now that the entire approach to Disneyland's Timon Parking Lot is through a brown, dusty mess. They really need to get control of that construction zone, it's very ugly.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Awwwwe, I was hoping this project was going to completely die. It's going to add up to be a rather boring, generic, run-of-the-mill mall. DCA as a mall is far more appealing.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer A new update from 7/21 <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1694057" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1694057</a>
Originally Posted By disneywatcher >> I just hope it turns out to be more successful than its sibling Pointe Orlando. << I have a suspicion that GardenWalk, because it's neither fish nor fowl (meaning that it won't lure either serious local shoppers or the young hang-out crowd on one hand -- who'll continue to favor malls in Santa Ana or Costa Mesa, or the nearby Block) -- and distracted tourists on the other), may end up as an underperformer, perhaps a retail version of DCA.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer A few albums from yesterday... First, a look at the big pit at Anaheim GardenWalk <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1729765" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1729765</a> Next is a look at the work at the Anaheim Convention Center <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1730926" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1730926</a> Last is a look at Downtown Disney and Yamibuki's... <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1730918" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1730918</a> No shots inside the park, since I had my buddy, Deogee with me. Also drove by Los Sanchez Mexican Restuarant on Garden Grove Blvd (Had to go get cheap gas, $3.049 at Euclid and Trask), the building is pretty much done, the signs are up on the building, so it should be open soon. Sorry, but no photos, maybe sometime soon....
Originally Posted By Kayoss I'm surprised you didn't use the Kennel to jump into Disneyland for a bit! Is the Kennel really that bad?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^No, Deogee has been to the kennel a few times, it was just the fact I only had a couple of hours free to grab photos, and decided I needed the exercise, and just brought my friend along for the walk....
Originally Posted By Kayoss that's good to know, just in case I want to bring my dog sometime. He's a playful harmless Boxer, but I was worried that he may be too big or something (he's around your dog's size though...) Can he ride with me on the tram?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^Yes, he can ride the tram, but like a kid, he should be placed in the center of the tram. Deogee has done it multiple times, we prefer the front row for the extra room (not the front or back car though), and we try to only bring him on days that the place isn't packed. The kennel is $15 for the day, and they provide food and water (Purina Products), they give you a choice of dry, canned or mixed. You place the dog in the actual kennel and must retrieve him for wlks/bathroom breaks. The CM's will not touch the animal. Some other parks that offer the service. SFMM, free, must provide own food and water bowls. USH, free, must provide own food and water bowls. LEGOLAND, free, but $15 deposit for key, has water bowls, but need to bring your own food and food bowl. SeaWorld, $5, must provide food and water.
Originally Posted By Kayoss wow.... great info! Thanks so much! There's one at SFMM?! Wow.... I can't even picture where it could possibly be.... behind the police station?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer NO, at SFMM it is out in the parking lot area, next to the old gas station, and the employment center. And it is Air Conditioned
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster Why would you bring your pet to DL and then lock it in a cage? Just wondering....
Originally Posted By bean i do it on 4th of July. Since he gets scared of fireworks and every so often on 4th of July i like going to the resort i feel much more comfortable knowing he is safe in the kennel (which surprisingly the fireworks do not seem to scare he, probably cus he is comforted by all his new friends he made) than at home freaking out and possibly getting hurt.
Originally Posted By woody >>Why would you bring your pet to DL and then lock it in a cage? Just wondering....<< No different than paying $60 bucks and standing for hours in line for 2 minutes of fun.
