Walt Disney World and Disneyland(s) Discussion

[crows]

nobody liked my Star wars weekends pics

 

[crows]

The New Disney resort The Art of Animation opened and from the pics friends have shown me it looks beautiful, here are just some pics I found online

 

[Coheteboy]

BlackMask, we love all the photos even when we don't say anything. I often post something that goes unmentioned also. Sometimes I'll refrain if all I can offer is "cool!".

Soooo I'm in the middle of DAY 4 of the Disneyland Resort. Yah, I was going to tap out at 3 but my parents decided that they wanted to check things out for themselves and who else to be their guide? Me. FML. (j/k)


Cars Land aka Radiator Springs. It's a pretty spectacular land even with only 3 rides. This is what it looked like opening morning.

First ride is Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

It's a fun scrambler ride that looks like kids play but is actually really fun. The queue is filled with nods to the Cars Toons.

I prefer this to Mad Tea Cups! I won't get dizzy.

We have Sarge's Surplus with cars toys.

Fillmore's is basically a fruit and drink stand.

Cozy Cone Motel is a food location... or CONE-cession stands.

Radiator Springs Curios is actually a pretty generic merchandise stand.

Flo's V8 Cafe is actually really good... serving up pork loin with Coca-Cola BBQ sauce, milkshakes, apple cheddar pie, and other tasty treats. They even have Racer 5 IPA on tap.

Next to Flo's is Doc's area but it's just more seating for the restaurant. Cool decorations though!

 

[Coheteboy]

Luigi's Flying Tires is a nod to Disneyland's Flying Saucers of the 60s. It's slower but still fun.

The grand ride is Radiator Springs Racers. And man, it's a good one. Best thing built in CA since Indiana Jones Adventure in 1995.

Is this a theme park???

You can even meet DJ in the land..

 

[Kamandi]

I was showing a friend some of my video from Epcot's Mission to Space yesterday. I didn't know a bunch of the set pieces are from the movie Mission to Mars. Notice the wheel in this scene:

[ame]https://youtu.be/sIRkosgwHkI[/ame]

 

[Coheteboy]

Radiator Springs Racers. Skip if you don't want it ruined!


You begin your trip with a small cruise around Ornament Valley.

Day quickly becomes Night as you have a near head-on collision with Mack.

You safely dodge Minni and Van, avoid a train, then slowed down by Sheriff who says "Slow Down! You ain't racin' yet!"

He then directs you to Mater who takes you tractor tipping.

Frank isn't pleased and you race away to Radiator Springs.

You greet Sarge, Filmore, Lizzie, Red, Sally and Lightning here.

Then you are given two destinations. Go left, and you meet Luigi and Guido who give you new tires. Go right and get a paint job with Ramone and Flo.

Pit Stop?

Or new Paint?

Doc Hudson is your new crew chief and you're nearly set to race.

 

[Coheteboy]

Luigi and Guido start the race.

And we're off!

You might win or lose... it's entirely random! Lightning and Mater greet you at the end and that's Radiator Springs Racers!

 

[cokebabies]

Cars Land looks absolutely incredible, the theming is fantastic.

I assume Racers has FastPass?

Related - Cohete, in WDW, they are now "enforcing" the hour window for FPs (aka they will hassle you, but will still let you in). Do you know if they started this in DLR?

 

[crows]

BlackMask, we love all the photos even when we don't say anything. I often post something that goes unmentioned also. Sometimes I'll refrain if all I can offer is "cool!".

yeah I know I was just joking

 

[Coheteboy]

Cars Land looks absolutely incredible, the theming is fantastic.

I assume Racers has FastPass?

Related - Cohete, in WDW, they are now "enforcing" the hour window for FPs (aka they will hassle you, but will still let you in). Do you know if they started this in DLR?

Racers has both Single Rider line, Fast Pass, as well as Stand By. As far as enforcing them, I would assume they would start but not sure if they have yet.





Next up, a taste of Buena Vista Street.

The new "younger" Walt & Mickey statue.

1920's Mickey

Five & Dime

1920's Daisy and Donald

This used to be the Golden Gate Bridge

One of the many new inhabitants of the land

 

[Coheteboy]

This was the line to get into DCA at Grand Opening Friday morning.

And here's some other misc. shots.

Meet Merida

Conductor Mickey

World of Color added a 'BRAVE' segment

There are new glow hats sold at the park and if you wear it during World of Color, they actually take control of it and it lights up when it needs to be.

 

[tomandshell]

I'm taking the family Sunday through Tuesday, but we won't arrive until about 4pm today. I will be very sad if they are at capacity by the time we get there.

Those pictures of Cars Land are astonishing. It looks like you've left Disneyland and are out in the desert. Can't wait for my kids to see it.

 

[Coheteboy]

I'm taking the family Sunday through Tuesday, but we won't arrive until about 4pm today. I will be very sad if they are at capacity by the time we get there.

Those pictures of Cars Land are astonishing. It looks like you've left Disneyland and are out in the desert. Can't wait for my kids to see it.

It might be a very busy day actually since most annual passes are GOOD TO GO Sunday-Tuesday. The fastpasses for Racers will be long gone by then and the queue will be 3-4 hours.

I recommend waiting until Monday morning, get there before the park opens and get fast passes for the ride as they sell out in the first hour and a half.

Have fun though!!! It really is a great addition. The food at Flo's V8 cafe is also great.

Also, I noticed some locations distributing buttons that advertise CarsLand.com. Keep an eye out for those to get for your kids. They're free.


I was there yesterday (Saturday) and while it was busy it wasn't actually bad because all pass holders were blocked out except the Premium, which is what I have.

 

[cokebabies]

I'll be in DLR first week of January. Hopefully, Cars Land mania will have died down some (just in time for the remnants of the Christmas break to keep it pretty busy).

 

[Coheteboy]

I'll be in DLR first week of January. Hopefully, Cars Land mania will have died down some (just in time for the remnants of the Christmas break to keep it pretty busy).

I think once you get the locals satisfied and out of the picture, it will be better. But one can't account for those who decide to finally make a trip to the resort either. I don't know what kind of draw CARS still is but it might be enough to get more visitors.

I know one thing for certain though... Disneyland was mostly light this weekend.

 

[Coheteboy]

Speaking of Disneyland, there were plenty of new things this weekend there as well!

The Carnation Cafe re-opened after an extensive remodel. It's still a table service restaurant in the center of Main Street next to Gibson Girl Ice Cream. I'll have to try it out and will report back.


Newly added to the front end of Great Moments of Mr. Lincoln is THE VOICES OF LIBERTY. Only until September though.

They sing various songs (of the patriotic nature) and very very well. It's actually amazing.

The Matterhorn Bobsleds reopened!

New Sleds now seat 6. Single Rider line is a Godsend.

Harold is louder than ever

What's awesome were the various musicians on the mountain.

Here's a Euphonium and Accordion duo

And the climbers are back!!! They were axed a while ago due to budget cuts but now they're back!

 

[cokebabies]

They sing various songs (of the patriotic nature) and very very well. It's actually amazing.

If they're anything approaching the quality of the singers at the American Adventure in Epcot, then they must be good. The concept of "acapella songs from the American past" probably couldn't sound much less interesting, until you've actually heard them.

 

[Coheteboy]

If they're anything approaching the quality of the singers at the American Adventure in Epcot, then they must be good. The concept of "acapella songs from the American past" probably couldn't sound much less interesting, until you've actually heard them.

I believe two of the singers were from the Epcot presentation and yah, it's probably the same concept. It was amazing.



Some more misc pics:

Haunted Mansion weather vane

Up in Splash Mountain's face

 

[jungle jom]

Just great photography!

 

[Shropt]

My wife and I have agreed that when we die we will come back as a Disney duck or squirrel. But I gotta say that looks like one happy goat.