4/10: Monorail Blue, Imagineers, Julie's Jingles, + construction progress report.
Posted 04-11-2008 at 02:11 AM by Dateline Disneyland
Updated 04-11-2008 at 02:54 AM by Dateline Disneyland
Updated 04-11-2008 at 02:54 AM by Dateline Disneyland
It's been a busy week at Disneyland - Imagineers came out last weekend to mingle with fans and sign the new Imagineering the Magic DVD, the amazing Julie Andrews signed books and the lead horse on King Arthur's Carousel was dedicated to her, and the brand new Mark VII Monorail Blue arrived on property.
There's lots to see, so lets get to it, shall we?
WELCOME 'HOME'
Julie Andrews visited Disneyland on Tuesday for a signing of her new memoir, "Home."
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
In honor of Julie's new book, her achievements, and her long-time relationship with the Walt Disney Company, Disneyland dedicated Jingles, the lead horse on Fantasyland's King Arthur Carrousel, to Ms. Andrews.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Jingles has been given new touches and decoration in honor of Julie.
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
MONORAIL BLUE ARRIVES
The new Mark VII Monorail Blue arrived on property this week as well. Many thanks to the anonymous source who sent these our way.
At the time these were taken, the train was still obviously under wraps in a CM parking lot.
PROGRESS REPORT
And finally, a look at various projects around the parks.
The current main entrance door to Innoventions has finally been repainted after months of damage.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Inside, work continues on the Innoventions House of the Future, scheduled to open in May.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Don't expect these VMK arcade machines to be around too much longer -- Disney recently announced that VMK will close forever on May 21.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
The Tomorrowland Terrace is getting some TLC.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
As are flower bed fences near the Matterhorn
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
In DCA, some work is going on at Grizzly River Run's water wheel.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
The White Water Snacks emergency exit bridge is finally finished.
The "bear left" billboard marking the entrance to the Grizzly Peak Recreation Area in DCA is getting some work. One could only hope it gets a non-punny makeover.
And a couple shots of Pier progress.
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
The Midway Mania marquee looks great all lit up at night
A look at the lighting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwq8xfU9QgU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDtMV0shL3U
Alright, that's should do it for this week. Many thanks to our contributors: David "Darkbeer" Michael, PhotoMatt, Coheteboy, and our friend who sent in the new Monorail Blue shots! As always, more of Darkbeer's photos can be seen in his smugmug galleries: darkbeer.smugmug.com. And more of PhotoMatt's great shots can be seen in his recent photo threads on MiceChat: PhotoMatt Pics - 4.07.08 and PhotoMatt Pics - 4.10 - 4.15.08
Thanks for reading!
- Andy
There's lots to see, so lets get to it, shall we?
WELCOME TO DISNEYLAND!
The new star for Anaheim Angels owner Gene Autry was dedicated this week. The new star is the latest in the growing Anaheim walk of stars that lines the walkway in front of the Disneyland Resort on Harbor Blvd.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
David "Darkbeer" Michael also has loads of photos from the star's dedication ceremony. You can see them all in his Smugmug galleries.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
IMAGINEERING THE MAGIC
The 2-Disc Imagineering the Magic DVD set was released last weekend at Disneyland. Four Walt Disney Imagineers were on hand at the release to sign DVDs for eager fans.
Photo: Coheteboy
Lines were long for the release and signing.
Photo: Coheteboy
The Imagineers arrive...
The DVD was sold in the Disneyana shop on Main Street, with the signing held in the Main Street Cinemas.
Photo: Coheteboy
Imagineer Tony Baxter was the first Imagineer guests met. He was clearly pleased to be part of the DVD project, and divulged in me that Imagineering will make an appearance on the upcoming Sleeping Beauty 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition DVD set. The beloved Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through will be re-created for a DVD featurette. When I asked him "What about the real deal?" he replied with a big grin, "We're working on it!"
Photo: Coheteboy
Photo: Coheteboy
Photo: Coheteboy
Photo: Coheteboy
The new star for Anaheim Angels owner Gene Autry was dedicated this week. The new star is the latest in the growing Anaheim walk of stars that lines the walkway in front of the Disneyland Resort on Harbor Blvd.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
David "Darkbeer" Michael also has loads of photos from the star's dedication ceremony. You can see them all in his Smugmug galleries.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
IMAGINEERING THE MAGIC
The 2-Disc Imagineering the Magic DVD set was released last weekend at Disneyland. Four Walt Disney Imagineers were on hand at the release to sign DVDs for eager fans.
Photo: Coheteboy
Lines were long for the release and signing.
Photo: Coheteboy
The Imagineers arrive...
The DVD was sold in the Disneyana shop on Main Street, with the signing held in the Main Street Cinemas.
Photo: Coheteboy
Imagineer Tony Baxter was the first Imagineer guests met. He was clearly pleased to be part of the DVD project, and divulged in me that Imagineering will make an appearance on the upcoming Sleeping Beauty 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition DVD set. The beloved Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through will be re-created for a DVD featurette. When I asked him "What about the real deal?" he replied with a big grin, "We're working on it!"
Photo: Coheteboy
Photo: Coheteboy
Photo: Coheteboy
Photo: Coheteboy
The event was handled quite nicely, and seemed to go off quite smoothly. Unfortunately, at $25, the DVD is largely underwhelming. The "behind-the-scenes" language on the box is a bit misleading, as there is very little that is new in this set. There is a lot of footage we've already seen, and a lot of stories we've already heard. Although, I must say that it's always a pleasure to see or hear Tony Baxter talk about Disneyland -- you can truly tell Mr. Baxter loves Disneyland and his job. Mark Rhodes, a producer of the DVD sent an open letter to MiceChat after some members gave some harsh reviews of the DVD and explained that the DVD is for the casual Disneylander, not for the hardcore fans. So, if you're interested in this DVD, be sure to keep that in mind.
For further reading, info, member reviews, and the full letter from Mark Rhodes, check out the Imagineering the Magic thread on MiceChat: Imagineering the Magic DVD release and signing
WELCOME 'HOME'
Julie Andrews visited Disneyland on Tuesday for a signing of her new memoir, "Home."
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
In honor of Julie's new book, her achievements, and her long-time relationship with the Walt Disney Company, Disneyland dedicated Jingles, the lead horse on Fantasyland's King Arthur Carrousel, to Ms. Andrews.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Jingles has been given new touches and decoration in honor of Julie.
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
MONORAIL BLUE ARRIVES
The new Mark VII Monorail Blue arrived on property this week as well. Many thanks to the anonymous source who sent these our way.
At the time these were taken, the train was still obviously under wraps in a CM parking lot.
PROGRESS REPORT
And finally, a look at various projects around the parks.
The current main entrance door to Innoventions has finally been repainted after months of damage.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Inside, work continues on the Innoventions House of the Future, scheduled to open in May.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Don't expect these VMK arcade machines to be around too much longer -- Disney recently announced that VMK will close forever on May 21.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
The Tomorrowland Terrace is getting some TLC.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
As are flower bed fences near the Matterhorn
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
In DCA, some work is going on at Grizzly River Run's water wheel.
Photo: David "Darkbeer" Michael
The White Water Snacks emergency exit bridge is finally finished.
The "bear left" billboard marking the entrance to the Grizzly Peak Recreation Area in DCA is getting some work. One could only hope it gets a non-punny makeover.
And a couple shots of Pier progress.
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
Photo: PhotoMatt
The Midway Mania marquee looks great all lit up at night
A look at the lighting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwq8xfU9QgU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDtMV0shL3U
Alright, that's should do it for this week. Many thanks to our contributors: David "Darkbeer" Michael, PhotoMatt, Coheteboy, and our friend who sent in the new Monorail Blue shots! As always, more of Darkbeer's photos can be seen in his smugmug galleries: darkbeer.smugmug.com. And more of PhotoMatt's great shots can be seen in his recent photo threads on MiceChat: PhotoMatt Pics - 4.07.08 and PhotoMatt Pics - 4.10 - 4.15.08
Thanks for reading!
- Andy
Total Comments 14
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Wonderful, as always! Thanks for putting these together.Posted 04-11-2008 at 03:06 AM by NathanScott86
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I've been enjoying your photos every Friday. :o) Thank you.
Does this mean that Grizzly and the Jedi show are closed right now?Posted 04-11-2008 at 06:50 AM by bloodnswash -
I love seeing these round ups. Great job.
Jedi was in full swing when I was there yesterday.Posted 04-11-2008 at 07:22 AM by Wendygirl -
Can you purchase the DVD online or only in the park?Posted 04-11-2008 at 07:30 AM by Grumpy38 -
I can't wait to see the new monorails when they're up and running.
Great round up, as always!Posted 04-11-2008 at 08:07 AM by Walt's Girl - Thank you, Wendygirl. :o)Posted 04-11-2008 at 10:40 AM by bloodnswash
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Another awesome update! Very excited to hear/see about monorail blue.Posted 04-11-2008 at 11:20 AM by DonDuck - "I can't wait to see the new monorails when they're up and running."
being hoped/rumored that comes sometime next week or so for the red one...Posted 04-11-2008 at 11:56 AM by mojavewolfpup -
sounds funPosted 04-11-2008 at 01:04 PM by wdwnut4life -
If they constructed the new bridge as emergency-egress, is placing a bench directly in the path of said emergency-egress really such a good idea?
Thanks for the update.Posted 04-11-2008 at 01:31 PM by rihard2000 -
Thanks for the update and photos. Glad to hear that the comeback of the Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through is still a possibility.Posted 04-11-2008 at 03:38 PM by mariezp -
I have to agree with rihard2000 about the placement of the bench in relation to the emergency exit.Posted 04-12-2008 at 04:33 PM by Son Gohan -
great updatePosted 04-12-2008 at 06:33 PM by cticket -
Awesome Dateline Andy!! I can't wait for the pictures of the Monorail uncovered!!
Should we play where's waldo with the pictures this week??!!
I SEE YOU!!!
Posted 04-13-2008 at 01:41 PM by peoplemover1
