Originally Posted By Dabob2 DCA 1.0 wasn't either, or at least it only failed at certain things, notably getting the attendance numbers they projected. But 2.0 shouldn't have that problem.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones If DCA 1.0 only met its projections through deep discounts and tacking on DCA to a Disneyland visit for free, and the projections were based on full ticket prices, then yes, it is a failure.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 No, it failed at that one thing. It was designed to do a number of things, some of which it did (extending average stay of out-of-towners, for instance.)
Originally Posted By RoadTrip They did the discounting during the first year or so, but after that you paid a single (identical) admission for each park or bought a multi-day pass that was good in either park. I thought discounting DCA admission was entirely appropriate... there was less to do there than at DL and I never quite understood Disney charging the same admission for each. I guess they couldn't get past the WDW model. I think DCA was a success regardless... if for no other reason than it, combined with Downtown Disney and the GCH, turned Disneyland resort into a true multi-day destination. Now out-of-state tourists would come to Anaheim and spend their entire stay on Disney property rather than spending a couple of days visiting Disneyland Park and then heading up the road to Knott's Berry Farm.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones The one failure that persists today is lack of infrastructure within and outside the resort. I don't know why Disney did not get more involved in Anaheim's and the county's transit efforts, as anemic as they may have been.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt A look at crowds in Cars Land this weekend: <a href="http://www.disneygeek.com/updates/2012_06_15_part_01/IMG_3939.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneygeek.com/upda...3939.jpg</a> Yikes!
Originally Posted By doombuggy I never saw DCA as a fail it just shouldn't have been opened with what little it had to offer. At first we were done with the park in about 2hr SOC,GRR,CS, lets get back to DL. Until Tower was built we didn't step foot one in Hollywood again. But as the years have pasted they've done a good job at adding stuff. Even tho the 2 smaller rides in Carsland I won't bother with at least it's some thing. Now the park seems balanced with enough for every one to do.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney DCA 1.0 failed on so many levels, its sad just to think about it. It sucked as a Disney park that had no creativity, energy or real imagination. It was cynical theme park building for the lowest budget possible hoping to maximize profits by builing one of the cheapest and tackiest Disney theme parks of a generation. People mocked it, critcized it or worse, avoided it and now 11 years and $1.5 billion later they have finally achieved a worthy park they can call Disney! That first park that had a giant hubcap as its icon and Super Star Limo was suppose to be a star attraction at opening tells you how very, very wrong they got it. No, the lack of attendance told them that! I dont think DCA 2.0 will fail. For one thing, people are excited about what they are seeing. Reviews are positive, there is a lot of fun and exciting things to do and people can now spend more than 3 hours in the place and not feel utterly bored like the first 5 years of 1.0. Its obvious the current regeime wants to wipe out the memory of 1.0 and they are doing EVERYTHING in their power to do just that and turn it around. IMO, they have now! I dont think 2.0 will be a failure like its predecessor based on the amazing crowds the place has and it actually broke records just this past Sunday earning DCA's highest attendance in its short history. THATS a good omen. DCA 1.0 set a record of a different kind...how dead the place was day in and day out the first few years! DCA 2.0 will not have that problem and to be fair hasnt had that problem for a long time now. Again, because it no longer sucks!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Its obvious the current regeime wants to wipe out the memory of 1.0 and they are doing EVERYTHING in their power to do just that and turn it around." Please. It's just a matter of time before they launch some kind of vintage "DCA: The Early Years" exhibit at Blue Sky Cellar or the Disney Gallery. Disney never want you to forget anything because even their worst work can be milked for generations to come.
Originally Posted By utahjosh <Please. It's just a matter of time before they launch some kind of vintage "DCA: The Early Years" exhibit at Blue Sky Cellar or the Disney Gallery. Disney never want you to forget anything because even their worst work can be milked for generations to come.> Just like Luigi's Flying Tires was inspired by Tomorrowland's old ride...can we expect in 30 years to see a new ride inspired by Superstar Limo?
Originally Posted By Finch Fries <<can we expect in 30 years to see a new ride inspired by Superstar Limo?>> No, no, no, no, no, NO!!!! LOL Or replace World of Color with an anniversary rehash of LuminAria.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Or replace World of Color with an anniversary rehash of LuminAria. >> Or replace DCA with a parking lot. Ka-Chow Baby!
Originally Posted By Finch Fries <<Or replace DCA with a parking lot. Ka-Chow Baby!>> Yikes! With the intermittent running of the teeny white trams that look like the People Mover too. LOL
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Just like Luigi's Flying Tires was inspired by Tomorrowland's old ride...can we expect in 30 years to see a new ride inspired by Superstar Limo?" LOL. Trust me someone, Disney or some uber fan, will create a tribute to Superstar Limo and some of the other oddities and duds that were first introduced in 2001. Just look at how much interest there is here in old almost forgotten DL attractions like the Hall of Chemistry and Holidayland.
Originally Posted By inlandemporer "Again, because it no longer sucks!" DCA didn't suck when it opened. I mean, some of it did, but some of it was really nice, and some of what they tossed out early I wish they'd kept.
Originally Posted By inlandemporer Who here has ridden the tires? Are they maneuverable or hard to handle?
Originally Posted By ralphjr D23 Expo 2026 Session Schedule "Mission Tortillas Jimmy"- Join D23 as we welcome back "Jimmy" from the Mission Tortilla Tour film. He'll talk about his legendary role and how fans from around the world still write to him even today about how he inspired them to attend other factory tours. After the presentation, join Jimmy outside the D23 Dream Store as he signs limited edition Jimmy Vinylmation, pins, ear hats & tortilla warmers. **Please Note: This presentation has moved to the D23 Arena due to overwhelming demand.** "In the Bag: A Tribute to Three Bags Full"- Discover all there is to know about Disney California Adventure's daring opening year act that entertained hundreds. Through archival footage, relive the magic of a "Three Bags Full" presentation and meet the staff behind this legendary act. Limited Edition, signed "Three Bags Full" bags are available in the Dream Store for just $195 (plus tax) "An Attraction Reborn: The Maliboomer"- Good ideas never die! Just like Walt Disney's beloved "Flying Saucers" returned years later as "Luigi's Flying Tires", so too will a familiar landmark of DCA's "Golden Years"- the famous "Maliboomer". Reborn as "Disney/Pixar's Mali-BOO-mer!" This legendary attraction has been brought back and upgraded. Now featuring the adorable Boo from Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. this re-imagining of a classic ride will no doubt bring a smile to the face of our devoted DCA fans. The creative team behind this new addition will be on hand to describe how amazing it was to recreate this treasured attraction from years past, yet update it for today's youth by plastering pictures of Boo, Mike and Sully all over it and adding "Scream Collectors" to replace the old scream shields. Limited Edition Vinylmation, pins, big figures, art prints, sericels and Disney Scream Collector Ear Hats are available in the Disney Dream Store while supplies last.
Originally Posted By inlandemporer You can keep the Maliboomer, but I loved Three Bags Full. Tortilla factory was okay, especially the sample and "Maseca!"
