Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt One of the interesting things about those pictures is how visible the outside world was from inside the park, even with the berm. The power lines running behind the park could be seen clearly from inside Fantasyland.
Originally Posted By TP2000 And plenty of warehouse buildings and storage sheds could be seen from Casey Jr. and anything above 10 feet off the ground.
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA They are refurbishing story book canal boat ride..right? that ride really did need some updating.
Originally Posted By Kathi K Thanks for the info. I knew someone would have an answer here! Can't wait to see it when they are done. We will have to ride it even without the granddaughter.
Originally Posted By Ohana great info Westsider, thanks!! that makes me excited to see the updates as Storybookland is often a ride my kids and i bypass.
Originally Posted By dresswhites i can't wait to see storybook when it reopens. it definately needed some tlc. it doesn't sound like it, but it would be nice if they added some new scenes. i always thought a greek garden for Hercules and a miniture Notredame for Hunchback would be cool additions.
Originally Posted By DBitz2 >>The rehab was primarily driven by a documented need to replace much of the wood structures that support the Casey trestles, tunnels and tracks. Much of that wood structure, hidden beneath themed coverings and bricks, is original to 1955 when Casey Jr. opened. After 54 years of railroad wear and tear, it was time to go in and replace and repair much of the infrastructure on the track layout.<< I remember at least some of that infrastructure being rebuilt back in the 1990's during an extensive rehab, before the Skyway was permanently closed. I remember it including the "brick" bridges and the mountain & tunnel that Cinderella's Castle sits upon. So, I don't think all of it dates back to 1955. I am very glad to see Storybook Land get some TLC and look forward to seeing it looking more magical than ever.
Originally Posted By Manfried The Skyway was not prematurely closed. From what I understand it was a disaster waiting to happen. There were a couple of close calls in its last year.
Originally Posted By Manfried The cable was repeatedly slipping off, causing several shut downs in the last year.
Originally Posted By DBitz2 >>The Skyway was not prematurely closed.<< You misread my statement. I said "before the Skyway was >permanently< closed", not >prematurely< closed.
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA Not lately…last time I checked it was closed for referb. ☺ Does anyone know if it still is? Hans do you know? Haven’t been to DL in a week! ♫I miss the casey jr. song in the train!♫
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Hans do you know?" I haven't the slightest idea. I haven't been to DLR is over a year!
Originally Posted By mousermerf Is it open? This is one of the few things at the park I actually give a crap about.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt On a side note, I found this cool vintage shot of Storybook Land at disneylandpostcards.net. Note the miniature Toad Hall where the Aladdin set is today. <a href="http://disneylandpostcards.net/0461-0492/pages/0479f_jpg.html" target="_blank">http://disneylandpostcards.net...jpg.html</a> If you hit "next" you can scroll through a collection of jumbo post cards with some pretty amazing shots of DL from the 1950's.
