Originally Posted By dagobert SDL construction update. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2015/12/shanghai-disneyland-construction-update.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....ate.html</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert New picture of SDL's Adventure Isle construction. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1000506866659784/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wow, that looks tropical and lovely, like a destination beach resort. Hopefully the sky will be that blue when the park is actually open!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Hopefully the sky will be that blue when the park is actually open!<<< I wouldn't count on that very often.
Originally Posted By dagobert Some informations about the Pirates Stunt Show. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2015/12/special-new-years-eve-all-about.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....out.html</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think it's interesting that the pre-show area looks like it's a real room that might be somewhere with pirates, but the show itself will take place in a traditional looking theater with a nautical set on the stage. I was expecting it to be more of a non-traditional theater that had a more realistic stage (perhaps a couple ships surrounded by water?). I'll be curious to see if there's any attempt to explain why pirates are taking over a theater, rather than sticking to their typical ocean-related locations
Originally Posted By SuperDry << I'll be curious to see if there's any attempt to explain why pirates are taking over a theater, rather than sticking to their typical ocean-related locations >> I don't recall any other dramatic stage production ever addressing why it's on a stage set, and not where the set depicts it to be. It would seem that it's understood by the audience that the action on the stage is supposed to be taking place wherever the set indicates. Why would this stage show in particular need to be any different than any other stage show?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The pre-show room is what's throwing me off, I guess. It makes it seem like a pirate attack on a real place, which would lead me to believe they're trying to make it feel like we're somewhere other than a theater...then all of a sudden we're in a very traditional looking theater where Jack Sparrow can cavort about the stage. It just doesn't seem to match in my mind Perhaps what's throwing me off is that the pre-show room looks suspiciously similar to the Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park, just up the street from DL, complete with pirates fighting on a balcony above the guests: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://piratesdinneradventureca.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00511-400x300.jpg">http://piratesdinneradventurec...x300.jpg</a> But their main stage area is much more "realistic" in its setup (though it would be a tough <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/bd/54/29bd5422a628e1eb58a0057b9849af84.jpg">http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg....af84.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert Here's a new construction picture of SDL's castle. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1005665259477278/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> It looks big, but not that big as I expected it to be. And from that angle the castle isn't so massive.
Originally Posted By dagobert D&M update on SDL's castle. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2016/01/shanghai-disneyland-update-enchanted.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....ted.html</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert Did Disney already provide an opening date? I just can't image that the park will open in the first half of 2016.
Originally Posted By Mr X Seeing the finalized version coming to life, I have to say it doesn't look *that* different from Tokyo or Orlando honestly. Different enough to be different (which is a good thing), but nothing so generic as we were worried about, at least not to my eyes.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt How is this park supposed to open in 2016? It doesn't look anywhere near completion.
Originally Posted By dagobert SDL's entertainment program: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1006016389442165/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1006270626083408/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> More infos about Fantasyland: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1006263732750764&id=302042929839518&substory_index=0">http://www.facebook.com/permal..._index=0</a> Boring new pictures: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/pcb.1006265409417263/1006265169417287/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> Treasure Cove construction picture: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1006267152750422/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert Here's a new picture of the castle: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/opening-date-set-for-shanghai-disney-resort-disneys-newest-world-class-destination/">http://thewaltdisneycompany.co...ination/</a> I guess the grey parts of the castle will not last, but I really like the contrast between the grey and pink. I have to admit the castle is growing on me. It's stil not as perfect as DLP's castle, but it does look stunning. The official park website has been updated: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/">http://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/</a> Disney and More has a few more pictures: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2016/01/shanghai-disneyland-opening-date.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....ate.html</a>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt To me the SDL castle is an updated and improved version of WDW's (and TDL's) Cinderella Castle. The whimsical detail is remarkable. I'm sold!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I still just don't like the castle. The awkward mashup of architectural styles just doesn't work for me, and it just feels like there are so many things forced about it, from being the biggest castle, to having the boat ride 'through' it, to being dedicated to all princesses in a swift move of corporate blandness I do like the look of the stage/entertainment venue out front. It seems like a much better setup for those sorts of things than the stage shoehorned into WDW (though I think DLP does it best with the stage off to the side). Hopefully they'll have a great show to put there!
Originally Posted By dagobert Here are new infos about SDL. Avenue M Arcade <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1009647229079081/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> Tomorrowland Shops <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1009647775745693/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> Spoonfull of Sugar Shop <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1009650979078706/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> World of Disney Store at DT <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1009652712411866/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> Lotso Shop at TS Hotel <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1009653389078465/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> Tinker Bell Gifts at SDL Hotel <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1009654405745030/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a> Shanghai Village <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1009645569079247/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think the descriptions are kind of interesting, with how they're introducing the characters to the Chinese audience. I think that assigning each character an identifying trait (like compassion or friendship) is a smart way to introduce them quickly, but I wonder if there will be a stronger connection beyond that. I guess that's something that will take a long time to build as Disney expands their presence in China I also find it odd that the Spoonful of Sugar shop looks very sleek and modern, not like anything from Mary Poppins. I really wonder how the mishmash of architecture on Mickey Avenue is going to look in reality One of the earlier links talked about a train that would go through the park, with carriages themed to various characters. That's some sort of entertainment/parade right? This description sort of sounds like a free-moving attraction (like the Main Street vehicles), but it doesn't sound like anything we've heard of before
Originally Posted By dagobert Interview with Philippe Gas: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypl5kfQIZzA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...5kfQIZzA</a> SDL's Fastpass attractions: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/302042929839518/photos/a.408006435909833.89949.302042929839518/1010072272369910/?type=3&theater">http://www.facebook.com/302042...&theater</a>
