Today, In the Parks steps in for Andy Castro and Dateline Disneyalnd.  It’s business as usual at the Disneyland Resort.  Prices are up, rides are being refurbished, and the marketing team is mounting a summer season fueled by nostalgia and the re-invigoration of beloved classics.  We start our update on the florid streets of Main Street U.S.A. as spring comes to life in a riot of blossoms and a wide array of colors.  We take a look at the progress of the upcoming Disneyland 60th Anniversary exhibit in Innoventions, and we prove that there is dirt in space.  Next we see signs of the slow retreat of Frozen, and we journey by Critter Country to check up on the progress in the land under refurb.  Finally, we take a look at Grizzly Peak Airfield, get a glimpse of the almost open Smokejumper’s Grill, and look in on the various touch up projects happening at Disney California AdventureTomorrowplan Crowd Estimates for Disneyland Resort from Mouseaddict


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  • Spring Break is here! The first round of early spring breakers will be in evidence this week, and the United Spirit Association will be in town for the couple of weekends.
  • Expect more high temps this week. Take it easy, keep hydrated, and camp out in air conditioned attractions! Luckily, Grizzly River Run reopens on Friday.
  • Springtime officially begins Friday at Big Thunder Ranch with the arrival of the Easter Bunny and his rabbit friends.
  • Since the Spring Break season has begun, we’ve expanded our Tomorrowplan crowd projections through April. Activate now to look into the future. Only in the Mouseaddict app.

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Disneyland never fails to dazzle in the horticulture department.  Perfect and pristine, the flowerbeds and landscaping are simply some of the very best that you will ever see at any theme park.  Main Street U.S.A. is bursting with blossoms from Town Square all the way to Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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Outside the front gate, white roses delicately beckon visitors.
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In reference to the Snow Queens exhibit in the Opera House, blue and white Pansies and Johnny Jump-ups are planted.

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Near the flag in Town Square, beds of blue, yellow, and white pansies are given height by white and pink Delphinium, and White Standard Azalea.
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The new technique used by the horticulture department of adding height gives interest to an otherwise simple bed arrangement.
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White Delphinium stand tall.
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Standard Azalea gives a waist-high burst of flowers.

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The band was out in patriotic gear.

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Looking down Main Street, we see the Walt and Mickey Statue in the hub flanked by pansies in hanging baskets.

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They have replaced the Standard Azalea at the hub with Fuchsia.

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Even Tomorrowland looks wonderful.

Space Dirt

The recent Santa Ana winds have kicked up more than a little dust, caking Space Mountain’s dome with dirt.  Let’s hope that they address the cleaning soon as they have the equipment to do so already installed and ready to go, right?

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The mountain has looked shabby for quite some time. It really needs a good cleaning and a paint job.

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Innoventions

Still no sign of progress in Innoventions on the rumored 60th Anniversary exhibit.

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Matterhorn

The Matterhorn Bobsleds are closed for refurbishment through May 16.  Rumored are additions to show scenes and an upgraded Yeti.

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Olaf No More

The removal of the Frozen Meet and Greet from Fantasyland is complete and there is little left of the frigid sisters save for the blue and white trim work.  The problem is the disrepair that Olaf’s snow patch left on the existing roof.

 

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Critter Country

All of Critter country, including Splash Mountain, The Many Adventures of Whinnie the Pooh, and the Hungry Bear Restaurant, are currently under refurbishment and will reopen on April 3rd.

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The final drop on Splash is bone dry as the ride experiences refurbishment.

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The entire land is a construction zone at the moment.
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The Hungry Bear Restaurant is enjoying the biggest refurbishment it has had in years.

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We pop in to Disney California Adventure and see that things are equally walled off as the park prepares for the huge summer crowds.

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Grizzly Peak Airfield

It looks like they are really doing this up right from what we can see.  The old Condor Flats area is being transformed into a national park airfield.

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The Smokejumpers Grill signage looks great.

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Grizzly River Run

Grizzly River Run is enjoying a refurb as new plantings are made throughout the ride.  It doesn’t appear that much else is being done here.  The ride is scheduled to reopen on March 20th.

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Paradise Primping
Finally, we close with a bit of work being done to the entry of Paradise Pier.

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The World of Color refurbishment is complete and the show has returned to guests nightly. A new version of the show will launch for the 60th Anniversary Celebration.

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That wraps things up for this Disneyland update.  There is plenty happening and a lot more to look forward to when the park kicks into high gear for Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary.  Dateline Disneyland will return next week. We will see you again soon!

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Norman Gidney
Norman Gidney, also known as Fishbulb, has produced and edited many of the articles on MiceChat over the years.