The "Love Your Mom" edition of In the Parks
OK, cheesy title, but I couldn't come up with anything better... And it is the weekend to make sure you send your love to Mom!
By the way, this is the second edition of "In the Parks" this week, a special Cinco de Mayo edition, featuring the first look at the views from Mickey's Fun Wheel, and a LOT more was featured Tuesday. Here is the link if you missed it.
http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/in-...enough-eh.html
Well, time to start the Friday edition...
Garden Grove to try again, this time the largest Water Park "Hotel" west of the Mississippi
The City of Garden Grove, already successful with its group of "InternationalWEST" hotels near the corner of Harbor and Chapman, just south of the Disneyland Resort keeps looking for an "Anchor". This time, it is a year round Water Park that is part of a Hotel, planned to be built near Harbor and Garden Grove Blvd.
Deepa Bharath of the Orange County Register discusses the story, which includes a marked map at the link.http://www.ocregister.com/articles/p...617-hotel-city
And discussion thread on MiceChat: http://micechat.com/forums/news/1160...isneyland.html
A project of this magnitude could help put Garden Grove on Orange County's resort map, but it's not going to be easy, said Al Lutz, editor of MiceAge.com.
"If Garden Grove can get their act together, do some long-term planning, make some serious commitments and work with Disney instead of competing with them, there's a good chance this could happen," he said.
One way Garden Grove can work with Disney and Anaheim is to link to their shuttle transportation, Lutz said.
"Anaheim made a serious commitment by fighting off developers coming into the resort district," he said. "Garden Grove has been looking for something to happen. But the question is: Can they make it happen? Can they make a serious commitment?"
14th Annual Taste of Anaheim to be held this Thursday, May 14th
You only have a few days left to sign up for this great event, where, for just $35 you can have some amazing food and drink... (Plus, there is Free Parking)
www.tasteofanaheim.com
Five thousand people are expected to attend this premier food, wine and music experience and will sample foods from over 50 fine restaurants from Anaheim and surrounding areas. Some of this year's delectable tastes will come from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, Bubba Gumps, McCormick & Schmick's Grille, Rainforest Café, Naples Ristorante, Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, Tortilla Jo's, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Mr. Stox Restaurant, and Alcatraz Brewing Co. just to name a few!
Of course, there will be entertainment too, including the America's Got Talent finalist, Eli Mattson.
The event this year will be held at the new Anaheim GardenWalk.
The event is from 5:30 to 9:30 PM next Thursday, the 14th, so get there early!
Rather Spell than Eat?
ESPN Zone Anaheim is hosting its 2nd Annual Sports Spelling Bee Competition on Thursday, May 28th. Registration has started, just go to the Retail Counter (aka the Store) of the ESPN Zone Anaheim and sign up now. A maximum of 50 contestants will participate.
The event starts at 7 PM (Check-in is at 6:30 PM).
Full rules are available at the Retail Counter of ESPN Zone.
May 9th is Lost Sock Memorial Day!
http://www.missmatchedfun.com/lost_s...morial_day.php
So why is this in the "In the Parks" article? Well, it is because the store, "Little Miss Matched" is coming to Downtown Disney Anaheim, taking over part of the former Department 56 location. The store is expected to open this summer.
The Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder Summer Newsletter has been released
If you are an Annual Passholder, be on the lookout for the newest edition of the AP newsletter. And if you can't wait, here is the online version...
http://adisneyland.disney.go.com/med...summer2009.pdf
Not much "new" news, but the Mickey Trick or Treat Party Tickets at DCA will go on sale for JUST Annual Passholders on May 15th.
The New Pixie Hollow Fountain is Finished.
After being behind refurb walls and tarps the last few weeks, the new Fountain has been unveiled. The fountain is fairly basic, and the "bubble" piping has been replaced by a multi-color LED spider web.
Looks like it will be a much better "nighttime" location.
Selected Photos from Darkbeer.Smugmug.com
The World of Color Control Booth
No changes for the former Sun Wheel, now known as Mickey's Fun Wheel
Work continues on the Timon Parking Lot. Looks like they are working on the new route for the Lion King Tram from the Simba Lot.
King Triton's Carousel
Cosmic Waves, or is it Cosmic Ball?
Astro Orbiter is under refurb
Well, that will do it for this week, hope everyone has a great weekend, and to all the moms.... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
By the way, this is the second edition of "In the Parks" this week, a special Cinco de Mayo edition, featuring the first look at the views from Mickey's Fun Wheel, and a LOT more was featured Tuesday. Here is the link if you missed it.
http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/in-...enough-eh.html
Well, time to start the Friday edition...
Garden Grove to try again, this time the largest Water Park "Hotel" west of the Mississippi
The City of Garden Grove, already successful with its group of "InternationalWEST" hotels near the corner of Harbor and Chapman, just south of the Disneyland Resort keeps looking for an "Anchor". This time, it is a year round Water Park that is part of a Hotel, planned to be built near Harbor and Garden Grove Blvd.
Deepa Bharath of the Orange County Register discusses the story, which includes a marked map at the link.http://www.ocregister.com/articles/p...617-hotel-city
And discussion thread on MiceChat: http://micechat.com/forums/news/1160...isneyland.html
Quote:
A project of this magnitude could help put Garden Grove on Orange County's resort map, but it's not going to be easy, said Al Lutz, editor of MiceAge.com.
"If Garden Grove can get their act together, do some long-term planning, make some serious commitments and work with Disney instead of competing with them, there's a good chance this could happen," he said.
One way Garden Grove can work with Disney and Anaheim is to link to their shuttle transportation, Lutz said.
"Anaheim made a serious commitment by fighting off developers coming into the resort district," he said. "Garden Grove has been looking for something to happen. But the question is: Can they make it happen? Can they make a serious commitment?"
You only have a few days left to sign up for this great event, where, for just $35 you can have some amazing food and drink... (Plus, there is Free Parking)
www.tasteofanaheim.com
Quote:
Five thousand people are expected to attend this premier food, wine and music experience and will sample foods from over 50 fine restaurants from Anaheim and surrounding areas. Some of this year's delectable tastes will come from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, Bubba Gumps, McCormick & Schmick's Grille, Rainforest Café, Naples Ristorante, Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, Tortilla Jo's, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Mr. Stox Restaurant, and Alcatraz Brewing Co. just to name a few!
The event this year will be held at the new Anaheim GardenWalk.
The event is from 5:30 to 9:30 PM next Thursday, the 14th, so get there early!
Rather Spell than Eat?
ESPN Zone Anaheim is hosting its 2nd Annual Sports Spelling Bee Competition on Thursday, May 28th. Registration has started, just go to the Retail Counter (aka the Store) of the ESPN Zone Anaheim and sign up now. A maximum of 50 contestants will participate.
The event starts at 7 PM (Check-in is at 6:30 PM).
Full rules are available at the Retail Counter of ESPN Zone.
May 9th is Lost Sock Memorial Day!
http://www.missmatchedfun.com/lost_s...morial_day.php
So why is this in the "In the Parks" article? Well, it is because the store, "Little Miss Matched" is coming to Downtown Disney Anaheim, taking over part of the former Department 56 location. The store is expected to open this summer.
The Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder Summer Newsletter has been released
If you are an Annual Passholder, be on the lookout for the newest edition of the AP newsletter. And if you can't wait, here is the online version...
http://adisneyland.disney.go.com/med...summer2009.pdf
Not much "new" news, but the Mickey Trick or Treat Party Tickets at DCA will go on sale for JUST Annual Passholders on May 15th.
The New Pixie Hollow Fountain is Finished.
After being behind refurb walls and tarps the last few weeks, the new Fountain has been unveiled. The fountain is fairly basic, and the "bubble" piping has been replaced by a multi-color LED spider web.
Looks like it will be a much better "nighttime" location.
Selected Photos from Darkbeer.Smugmug.com
The World of Color Control Booth
No changes for the former Sun Wheel, now known as Mickey's Fun Wheel
Work continues on the Timon Parking Lot. Looks like they are working on the new route for the Lion King Tram from the Simba Lot.
King Triton's Carousel
Cosmic Waves, or is it Cosmic Ball?
Astro Orbiter is under refurb
Well, that will do it for this week, hope everyone has a great weekend, and to all the moms.... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Total Comments 24
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It was great having two updates this week!Posted 05-08-2009 at 05:54 AM by Viewliner Rick
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Great report.Posted 05-08-2009 at 06:11 AM by Cadensmama07 
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Two Darkbeer updates in one week... WOO HOO!
Happy Mother's Day Crystal, Mom, and Grandma...!!Posted 05-08-2009 at 06:19 AM by tonyrr1 - Wow! How early does a guy have to get up to leave the first comment on another great update? Earlier then 06:16 makes me think it's never going to happen for me.
Thanks too for the reminder about mom! If anyone deserves a speical day for putting up with us it's mom.
Meanwhile thanks again and see you in line for the new Star Trek movie.
Yes I am a middle age geek and proud of it.Posted 05-08-2009 at 06:20 AM by RikiTiki66 -
I can never get enough pics of baby ducks. As always a great updatePosted 05-08-2009 at 06:34 AM by hadesthecat -
Nice update!Posted 05-08-2009 at 06:51 AM by WheresMickey -
Nice update!
But wear [EDIT: where] can one find a live parrot????Posted 05-08-2009 at 06:52 AM by MarkTwain
Updated 05-08-2009 at 07:32 AM by MarkTwain -
In DownTown Disney between Rainforest Cafe and the Monorail Station.Quote:Originally Posted by MarkTwain
But wear can one find a live parrot????Posted 05-08-2009 at 07:07 AM by Deogge's Mom -
Great Update
Lakers in Finals!Posted 05-08-2009 at 07:39 AM by MickeyMousePal - Hey Darkbeer. Great update as always. Just wanted to remind you of something you covered a few weeks ago. The old shows from the Bird Cage Theater open this weekend at the All American Melodrama in Long Beach.Posted 05-08-2009 at 08:43 AM by Coaster53
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as always..great update...
Posted 05-08-2009 at 08:53 AM by cositaluvsmickey -
Great shots David. The new Pixie Hollow Lagoon lighting looks like it will be spectacular
Posted 05-08-2009 at 08:56 AM by Dustysage -
thanks for the updatePosted 05-08-2009 at 09:05 AM by raiderpt -
How come those ducks aren't nesting in a tree. I want to see them dive out like in that movie.
Thanks for the update.Posted 05-08-2009 at 09:59 AM by Barbossa -
I love your animal pics - and of course your updates!Posted 05-08-2009 at 10:49 AM by katy621 - As always great update. Loved the photo of the lost land of BBQ. I bet by fall Werner will be writing a Yesterland article about this debacle.Posted 05-08-2009 at 11:01 AM by whoRU
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Nice update. The newer fountain with the swirly things looks pretty (yes, that is an official term). And thank you again for the cute animal pics. We have to alert Cute Overload about them.Posted 05-08-2009 at 11:33 AM by AliKzam -
Great update DarkBeer.Posted 05-08-2009 at 12:02 PM by Emmanuel_4 -
Thanks Darkbeer, looks like the ranch is still struggling!Posted 05-08-2009 at 01:12 PM by CastMember 02 - Will Cosmic Waves/Ball be done before the first week of June?Posted 05-08-2009 at 03:00 PM by KCmike
