5/23: Indy fever!, Grad '08 merch, project round-up
Posted 05-23-2008 at 12:37 AM by Dateline Disneyland
Updated 05-24-2008 at 01:18 AM by Dateline Disneyland (Cord Dog Castle update, Typos)
Updated 05-24-2008 at 01:18 AM by Dateline Disneyland (Cord Dog Castle update, Typos)
WELCOME TO THE
SUMMER OF HIDDEN MYSTERIES!
Indy fever has hit the globe - and Disneyland hasn't been left out! The Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries began yesterday and features Indy-inspired events and activities throughout Adventureland. Disney recently released some publicity shots of the events.
The "Secret of the Stone Tiger" show takes place in "The Oasis" (formerly Aladdin's Oasis). The official press release describes the show as:
Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Stone TigerIn this intimate storytelling adventure presented multiple times each day at The Oasis, young Disneyland Park guests will uncover clues, decipher codes and embark on an archeological journey that culminates in an appearance by Indy himself!
You can also spot Indy running through the streets, on the rooftops, and across the bridges of Adventureland in Random Acts of Indy:
Random Acts of IndyIn the crowded streets of exotic Adventureland, guests never know when Indiana Jones might make an appearance. It could be in their midst, perhaps it will be high overhead, or even right next to them as Indy dashes by. But look fast, because Indy’s never in one place for long, especially when he’s being pursued by sinister villains!
Next to The Oasis a new photo location has been set up.
New Indy Photo LocationGuests can boast to their friends back home that they outran a giant rolling boulder just like Indy himself - and then they can prove it with photographic evidence.
Adventurers can search for clues that are scattered throughout Adventureland with the help of their Indiana Jones Adventure Map as well as see signs of Indy in the classic Jungle Cruise.
Indiana Jones Adventure MapDisneyland Park guests will explore just like Indy does when they pick up a collectible map filled with mysterious clues. Artifacts and symbols are hidden throughout Adventureland and once they are revealed guests will find a special code, which they can take home to claim exclusive Indiana Jones digital content courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. It's all at www.disneyland.com/indy.
Indiana Jones Meets the Jungle CruiseOne of the all-time classic Disneyland attractions takes on a distinctly Indiana Jones flavor this summer as guests are invited to find unexpected Indy-themed surprises along some of the most mysterious rivers of the world.
PROJECT ROUND-UP
A look at various projects around Disneyland.
The new rock work at the Submarine Voyage exit falls is looking good.
The "it's a small world" facade refurbishment is fully underway now...
Inside Innoventions, the VMK arcade games have been switched over to Pirates of the Caribbean Online and Disney's ToonTown Online.
Over at Disney's California Adventure the signage has returned to the Golden Vine Winery after temporarily being gone to accommodate the Food and Wine Festival signage. The signs no longer feature the Seasons of the Vine film, but do not yet mention the upcoming "Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar" Resort Preview Center.
On Paradise Pier a light has appeared atop Don Tomas, directed towards the Toy Story Midway Mania! marquee.
Nearby in the "Route 66" area of Paradise Pier, Corn Dog Castle was closed for its short refurbishment, but was scheduled to re-open yesterday.
UPDATE 5/25: Corn Dog Castle was still closed for refurbishment as of 5/24.
The Grizzly River Run water wheel is still turned off while work progresses around it.
And inside the Disney Animation pavilion, the 2009 Pixar film Up has gotten a cool new display in the Character Close-Up area
GRAD GEAR '08
The Resort has rolled out its 2008 line of Graduation merchandise.
Magnet Photo Frame
Antenna topper
Keychain photo frame
Ear hat
Mickey plush
Minnie plush
Jumbo Mickey plush
Also available is the new edition of the Disneyland: Then, Now, and Forever book which was originally released during the 50th Anniversary. The book no longer comes with a dust jacket but features a full-color hardcover.
The book has also been updated with new attraction information as well including the updated Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and Toy Story (Midway) Mania!
Alright - that should do it for this week's Dateline Disneyland. Many thanks to David "Darkbeer" Michael for his Indiana Jones and Innoventions photos. Many, many more of David's photos can be found in his Smugmug galleries: darkbeer.smugmug.com and in his weekly "Monday in the Parks" column.
Thanks for reading, and be sure to subscribe to the
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Thanks for the update!Posted 05-23-2008 at 02:52 AM by orbitalpunk
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I think Indy should venture over to Pirates Lair and hang out with Captain Jack occasionally.Posted 05-23-2008 at 04:53 AM by Barbossa 
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LOL, I originally thought that the picture intro for this article was of Indy and Sparrow.Posted 05-23-2008 at 06:50 AM by bloodnswash -
Nice update like always!Posted 05-23-2008 at 07:12 AM by WheresMickey -
Fantastic Indy pictures! Glad you caught them before the rain washed him out for the rest of the day!Posted 05-23-2008 at 07:12 AM by Dustysage - Nice update like always!Posted 05-23-2008 at 07:12 AM by WheresMickey
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Andy - Thanks for another great update! I was wondering what the whole Indy thing was going to look like, and many of my questions were answered with this report. Great job!
Posted 05-23-2008 at 07:14 AM by Mac Daddy -
How much is the Disneyland Then Now and Forever book and is there anyway to get it outside of the park?Posted 05-23-2008 at 08:13 AM by kcnole -
What? Shots at Corn Dog Castle? What kind? Vodka? Tequila? Mmmmm, shots!!!!Quote:Corn Dog Castle was closed for its shot refurbishment...
Sorry . . .Posted 05-23-2008 at 08:23 AM by danyoung -
Great update! I can't wait to see Indy running through the streets of Adventureland.... or the Tree House... or the Oasis....Posted 05-23-2008 at 09:41 AM by haunted_hottie - Thanks for the photos of the Indy action! It looks like fun!Posted 05-23-2008 at 09:57 AM by Alchimedes
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awesome pics!!!! I vote for Indy 2 hang w/Capt Jack Sparrow 2!! I'm gonna see the movie soon so I'll post how it was-awesome I hope!!Posted 05-23-2008 at 10:32 AM by wdwnut4life -
good update. Good to see some more Indy in the park.Posted 05-23-2008 at 01:08 PM by painted windows -
Indy always wears khaki pants does DL costuming not know this??Posted 05-23-2008 at 03:31 PM by GothicManor - Great Photos, Thanks againPosted 05-23-2008 at 06:41 PM by Todd R
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That light on the Don Tomas building is a ETC Source Four Zoom fixture. Either a 15-25 degree or 25-30 degree. My guess is that they forgot to add front lights and found it to dark to see, so they added this massive thing.Posted 05-23-2008 at 07:11 PM by SparkyLD -
Typo fixedQuote:Originally Posted by danyoungWhat? Shots at Corn Dog Castle? What kind? Vodka? Tequila? Mmmmm, shots!!!!
Sorry . . .
The book costs $24.95 and it is also available at the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney. If you can't make it to the Resort at all, you can call Disneyland DelivEars and get it via mail-order -- 1-800-362-4533. EnjoyQuote:Originally Posted by kcnoleHow much is the Disneyland Then Now and Forever book and is there anyway to get it outside of the park?
Thanks for the info, Sparky!Quote:Originally Posted by SparkyLDThat light on the Don Tomas building is a ETC Source Four Zoom fixture. Either a 15-25 degree or 25-30 degree. My guess is that they forgot to add front lights and found it to dark to see, so they added this massive thing.Posted 05-24-2008 at 01:21 AM by Dateline Disneyland -
I was there today and when I asked the info booth if Corn Dog Castle was open, they called and found out that today was it's first day open after being closed for 2 weeks.Posted 05-24-2008 at 09:16 PM by a-goofy -
Sparky, no, that fixture is a 19 degree s4 zoom, its for gobo waashing midway for grad night and blast off in peticular at night, its not permanent. If you look around the resort more, tech services arond this time and hallowwen treat use special lighting alll around the resort, i know theres a few ratty par can's on the speaker towers in the hub, and the T trusses with mac 2k's profile, s4's and color blazes. I packed this order for disney last year when i was working for th company that supplies disney with the lighting, im not gonna say the name, but look on the yoke of the fixture..Posted 05-25-2008 at 02:16 AM by Fantasmic_Freak - Thanks for the news!Quote:Originally Posted by a-goofyI was there today and when I asked the info booth if Corn Dog Castle was open, they called and found out that today was it's first day open after being closed for 2 weeks.
Lighting for Grad Nite Blast Off makes sense. Thanks for the info, Fantasmic_Freak!Quote:Originally Posted by Fantasmic_FreakSparky, no, that fixture is a 19 degree s4 zoom, its for gobo waashing midway for grad night and blast off in peticular at night, its not permanent. If you look around the resort more, tech services arond this time and hallowwen treat use special lighting alll around the resort, i know theres a few ratty par can's on the speaker towers in the hub, and the T trusses with mac 2k's profile, s4's and color blazes. I packed this order for disney last year when i was working for th company that supplies disney with the lighting, im not gonna say the name, but look on the yoke of the fixture..Posted 05-25-2008 at 03:54 AM by Dateline Disneyland
