Why the "Flushing" sound is a Good Thing, looking for a job, and much more!
Happy mid-May all... Heads up, we are just a week away from Memorial Day Weekend! (May 22nd through the 25th).
Where can I park?
On weekends, there is no easy answer. And it is going to get worse this summer, before it gets better.
Prep work at the East Side of the Timon Parking Lot
Alas, the combination of losing parking spaces due to construction, and the larger percentage of guests being local, is causing Disney a lot of headaches in where to place their vehicles while they visit.
As we said before, when you see a lot to park in, go for it. And don't expect to be able to bypass the traffic control folks, and park in Timon. More than likely, you will be told to make an U-Turn and head back to the outer lots, such as GardenWalk and Puumba.
Part of the Simba Lot got resurfaced this week, in preparation of becoming a major parking lot, to replace Timon later this year.
In fact, in the next few weeks, Timon will be closed as a Guest Parking Lot forever.
So take advantage of the "new" Shuttle service from Puumba and GardenWalk (and hopefully soon, Simba). But plan extra time to park, and then get from the parking space to the Main Entrance Plaza.
Why the "Flushing" sound is a GOOD Thing!
Back when DCA first opened, a lot of folks said that the park deserved to be flushed...
Here is an excellent thread regarding the early history of Disney's California Adventure...
http://micechat.com/forums/disneylan...t-4-years.html
But the current "Flushing" sound is a great sound, as it is part of the advancement of the Major Improvements for DCA.
This weekend, the "new" restrooms will open up on Restroom Row (aka the San Francisco area between the Grizzly Peak Recreation Area and Route 66).
The former Restrooms will be torn down as part of the installation of the new Little Mermaid Ride, next to the former Golden Dreams Theater.
So one more step forward towards DCA v2.0.
Steve DeGaetano reports that Disney has made changes to the Lilly Belle Caboose to appease the "Adventure by Disney" folks.
http://micechat.com/forums/disneylan...ompliance.html
I'm receiving word that the beautiful brass and wrought iron platform railing, as well as the train sign (or "drumhead") have been removed and destroyed in order to make the Lilly Belle ADA compliant. The railing has been cut and replaced by a chain to allow a ramp to be affixed. The drumhead will be removed in these instances. The "fixes" as described appear to be simple shortcuts, and require conductor assistance to make it all happen. I'm still trying to understand the changes, and how they appear. But from all indications, a large portion of the car has been destroyed. There is the fear that eventually they will need to widen the doorways.
Much more at the the link, but it seems like due to some corporate pressure, part of Disneyland's early History has been lost.
Seems like there was many other alternatives available, but some folks didn't want to listen.
Knott's Berry Farm Ghost Town has become better.
Nothing major, but Knott's had to rebuild part of Ghost Town due to age and safety reasons. But when they finished, they brought back part of the original history.
While the Building were rebuilt and new, due to safety. Knott's did restore the original animated characters (very basic movement) and restored the original soundtracks.
The sound is where Knott's went above and beyond. First, the restored the original soundtracks, and then placed new speaker systems in the area, to deliver a nice, crisp experience in the area.
And while we are discussing Knott's...
A Glorious Day at Knott’s Berry Farm
KJLH Returns for 9th Annual Gospel Showcase
BUENA PARK, Calif.--A day of fun, fellowship and fantastic talent await you at the 9th Annual Gospel Showcase. Knott’s Berry Farm and KJLH Radio have teamed up again to present the hottest gospel music performers on the charts, Saturday, May 16.
Gospel Showcase will pack two stages with powerhouse gospel performers from the playlist of “Spread the Word” (broadcast every Sunday noon – 6 p.m.) on KJLH. Scheduled performers include Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers, Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Tye Tribbett & Great Anointing, James Fortune & FIYA, Dorinda Clark Cole and Shikinah Glory Ministry.
In addition to established gospel artists, this year’s line-up will also include some of L.A.’s finest church choirs invited by KJLH to share their gifts at the showcase including Greater Zion Family Voices of Destiny, among others.
When you are not taking in the inspirational music, you may be inspired to take in some of Knott’s awe-inspiring thrill rides including Silver Bullet, Xcelerator, Supreme Scream, and Pony Express. The younger set always enjoys a visit to Camp Snoopy where they can visit their favorite beagle and take one of the many rides designed specifically for them.
Tickets are just $29.99 for regular admission with a discount coupon at gospel music and bookstores and $22.99 for juniors (under 48”) and seniors (62+), or purchase Knott’s tickets on-line for just $31.99 (a $20 savings) at knotts.com. Tickets for Gospel Showcase are now on sale at Knott’s Guest Relations or on-line at www.knotts.com. For a list of participating bookstores log on to www.knotts.com. For information on group tickets (15 or more), call Knott’s Group Sales at (714) 220-5211.
Garden Grove City Council approves a Hotel/Water Park combination
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/p...eveloper-hotel
GARDEN GROVE City Council members unanimously voted in favor of a 6-acre water park hotel development on Harbor Boulevard over the objections of residents who live in an RV park, which will have to be eliminated for the hotel to be built.
Tuesday night's vote is the first step to allow Colorado-based developer McWhinney build a 600-room hotel with a 3-acre attached water park, which will be an exclusive amenity to the hotel's guests. Construction, if the developer obtains financing for the project, is expected to begin in July 2012. The project is expected to bring in about $5.2 million in revenue to the city and hundreds of temporary and permanent jobs. The city will give the land to the developer and also spend $5 million to build a parking structure.
And while by no means is it a done deal, but it is a step in the right direction for the City, which in the past has gone a bit overboard in its "dreams".
Six Flags to help raise funds for Childhood Cancer Treatment
http://www.walkintheparks.org
Every 30 minutes, a family learns their child has cancer. And you have the power to do something about it. Cure Kids Cancer helps kids receive the very best cancer treatment while staying close to their homes and families. By joining "A Walk In The Park," you can raise much needed funds for Cure Kids Cancer.
In 2008, Six Flags walkers raised over $250,000. This year's "A Walk In The Park" will be held in June and July at the Six Flags parks shown below. Find the park nearest you, and join the 2009 walk-a-thon today.
June 6, 2009
Six Flags America (Baltimore/Washington, DC)
June 14, 2009
Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX)
Six Flags New England (Springfield, MA)
Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ)
The Great Escape (Lake George, NY)
June 13, 2009
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom (Louisville, KY)
June 20, 2009
Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, CA)
Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington, TX)
June 27, 2009
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo, CA)
Six Flags Great America (Chicago, IL)
July 26, 2009
Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
Looking for a Job in the Anaheim Area? So are many others.
Over 1,000 folks attend a job fair hosted by the Orange County Register and Monster.com on May 13th at the Sheraton Park Hotel.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...nd-rides/8883/
But if you missed it, there is another large Job Fair coming to Anaheim on June 3rd. It will be held at Anaheim GardenWalk from 9 AM to 3 PM. So "Make the Connection" and bring your resume!
http://www.anaheim.net/administratio...ws.asp?id=1146
D23 adds Summer Events
In case you missed it, D23 announced new events that make the D23 membership a better deal.
http://micechat.com/disney-company-n...ts-and-events/
My favorite is the tour of the Disney Archives. Of course, all events have limited space, and there is no guarantee that you will make the list. But the nice thing is that these events are free for D23 members.
14th Annual Taste of Anaheim
Close to 5,000 folks attended the Taste of Anaheim last night at Anaheim GardenWalk, hosted by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce.
The event, designed to showcase all the great restaurants in Anaheim was once again very popular with its fans.
Eli Mattson, the runner-up of the 3rd season of America's Got Talent was the Headline of entertainment offered as part of the event.
Scott Towzinsky of the US Olympic Men's Volleyball Team helping out with the Anaheim White House Booth. (He says go with the Salmon!)
Selected Photos from Darkbeer.Smugmug.com
A new Building is being placed next to Xcelerator at Knott's. The building will be used for a maze during Halloween Haunt, replacing the area near the Xcelerator Entrance, for safety reasons.
Work continues on the Grand Californian Expansion
Astro Orbitor will have the same basic color scheme
The bridge just to the west of the Castle still needs some serious TLC
Peter Pan is getting a fresh coat of paint
The expansion of the Amphitheater area continues in the Paradise Pier Lagoon
The new Control Booth for World of Color, opening Spring of 2010
A ladder for the Scuba Divers......
Don't forget, CinemaFusion at Anaheim GardenWalk is offering Star Trek in IMAX for one more week. Also available in their 21 and older theaters, plus also in the Family Theaters.
Looks like Snoopy has been watching too many Mr. Six commercials.....
Petey II says Hello from Knott's
And so does Chuck (aka Elvis) , the Half-Chicken/Half-Duck at Knott's.
Contact Oggi's Pizza if you know where the Wild Wing is!
That should do it for this week. To all those who stopped me last night at the Taste of Anaheim, it was a pleasure meeting you, and thanks for the kind words.
Have a great weekend... Amazing that Summer is almost here! And that the SoCal Water Parks are just a week away from opening!
Where can I park?
On weekends, there is no easy answer. And it is going to get worse this summer, before it gets better.
Prep work at the East Side of the Timon Parking Lot
Alas, the combination of losing parking spaces due to construction, and the larger percentage of guests being local, is causing Disney a lot of headaches in where to place their vehicles while they visit.
As we said before, when you see a lot to park in, go for it. And don't expect to be able to bypass the traffic control folks, and park in Timon. More than likely, you will be told to make an U-Turn and head back to the outer lots, such as GardenWalk and Puumba.
Part of the Simba Lot got resurfaced this week, in preparation of becoming a major parking lot, to replace Timon later this year.
In fact, in the next few weeks, Timon will be closed as a Guest Parking Lot forever.
So take advantage of the "new" Shuttle service from Puumba and GardenWalk (and hopefully soon, Simba). But plan extra time to park, and then get from the parking space to the Main Entrance Plaza.
Why the "Flushing" sound is a GOOD Thing!
Back when DCA first opened, a lot of folks said that the park deserved to be flushed...
Here is an excellent thread regarding the early history of Disney's California Adventure...
http://micechat.com/forums/disneylan...t-4-years.html
But the current "Flushing" sound is a great sound, as it is part of the advancement of the Major Improvements for DCA.
This weekend, the "new" restrooms will open up on Restroom Row (aka the San Francisco area between the Grizzly Peak Recreation Area and Route 66).
The former Restrooms will be torn down as part of the installation of the new Little Mermaid Ride, next to the former Golden Dreams Theater.
So one more step forward towards DCA v2.0.
Steve DeGaetano reports that Disney has made changes to the Lilly Belle Caboose to appease the "Adventure by Disney" folks.
http://micechat.com/forums/disneylan...ompliance.html
Quote:
I'm receiving word that the beautiful brass and wrought iron platform railing, as well as the train sign (or "drumhead") have been removed and destroyed in order to make the Lilly Belle ADA compliant. The railing has been cut and replaced by a chain to allow a ramp to be affixed. The drumhead will be removed in these instances. The "fixes" as described appear to be simple shortcuts, and require conductor assistance to make it all happen. I'm still trying to understand the changes, and how they appear. But from all indications, a large portion of the car has been destroyed. There is the fear that eventually they will need to widen the doorways.
Seems like there was many other alternatives available, but some folks didn't want to listen.
Knott's Berry Farm Ghost Town has become better.
Nothing major, but Knott's had to rebuild part of Ghost Town due to age and safety reasons. But when they finished, they brought back part of the original history.
While the Building were rebuilt and new, due to safety. Knott's did restore the original animated characters (very basic movement) and restored the original soundtracks.
The sound is where Knott's went above and beyond. First, the restored the original soundtracks, and then placed new speaker systems in the area, to deliver a nice, crisp experience in the area.
And while we are discussing Knott's...
Quote:
A Glorious Day at Knott’s Berry Farm
KJLH Returns for 9th Annual Gospel Showcase
BUENA PARK, Calif.--A day of fun, fellowship and fantastic talent await you at the 9th Annual Gospel Showcase. Knott’s Berry Farm and KJLH Radio have teamed up again to present the hottest gospel music performers on the charts, Saturday, May 16.
Gospel Showcase will pack two stages with powerhouse gospel performers from the playlist of “Spread the Word” (broadcast every Sunday noon – 6 p.m.) on KJLH. Scheduled performers include Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers, Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Tye Tribbett & Great Anointing, James Fortune & FIYA, Dorinda Clark Cole and Shikinah Glory Ministry.
In addition to established gospel artists, this year’s line-up will also include some of L.A.’s finest church choirs invited by KJLH to share their gifts at the showcase including Greater Zion Family Voices of Destiny, among others.
When you are not taking in the inspirational music, you may be inspired to take in some of Knott’s awe-inspiring thrill rides including Silver Bullet, Xcelerator, Supreme Scream, and Pony Express. The younger set always enjoys a visit to Camp Snoopy where they can visit their favorite beagle and take one of the many rides designed specifically for them.
Tickets are just $29.99 for regular admission with a discount coupon at gospel music and bookstores and $22.99 for juniors (under 48”) and seniors (62+), or purchase Knott’s tickets on-line for just $31.99 (a $20 savings) at knotts.com. Tickets for Gospel Showcase are now on sale at Knott’s Guest Relations or on-line at www.knotts.com. For a list of participating bookstores log on to www.knotts.com. For information on group tickets (15 or more), call Knott’s Group Sales at (714) 220-5211.
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/p...eveloper-hotel
Quote:
GARDEN GROVE City Council members unanimously voted in favor of a 6-acre water park hotel development on Harbor Boulevard over the objections of residents who live in an RV park, which will have to be eliminated for the hotel to be built.
Tuesday night's vote is the first step to allow Colorado-based developer McWhinney build a 600-room hotel with a 3-acre attached water park, which will be an exclusive amenity to the hotel's guests. Construction, if the developer obtains financing for the project, is expected to begin in July 2012. The project is expected to bring in about $5.2 million in revenue to the city and hundreds of temporary and permanent jobs. The city will give the land to the developer and also spend $5 million to build a parking structure.
Six Flags to help raise funds for Childhood Cancer Treatment
http://www.walkintheparks.org
Every 30 minutes, a family learns their child has cancer. And you have the power to do something about it. Cure Kids Cancer helps kids receive the very best cancer treatment while staying close to their homes and families. By joining "A Walk In The Park," you can raise much needed funds for Cure Kids Cancer.
In 2008, Six Flags walkers raised over $250,000. This year's "A Walk In The Park" will be held in June and July at the Six Flags parks shown below. Find the park nearest you, and join the 2009 walk-a-thon today.
June 6, 2009
Six Flags America (Baltimore/Washington, DC)
June 14, 2009
Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX)
Six Flags New England (Springfield, MA)
Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ)
The Great Escape (Lake George, NY)
June 13, 2009
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom (Louisville, KY)
June 20, 2009
Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, CA)
Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington, TX)
June 27, 2009
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo, CA)
Six Flags Great America (Chicago, IL)
July 26, 2009
Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
Looking for a Job in the Anaheim Area? So are many others.
Over 1,000 folks attend a job fair hosted by the Orange County Register and Monster.com on May 13th at the Sheraton Park Hotel.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...nd-rides/8883/
But if you missed it, there is another large Job Fair coming to Anaheim on June 3rd. It will be held at Anaheim GardenWalk from 9 AM to 3 PM. So "Make the Connection" and bring your resume!
http://www.anaheim.net/administratio...ws.asp?id=1146
D23 adds Summer Events
In case you missed it, D23 announced new events that make the D23 membership a better deal.
http://micechat.com/disney-company-n...ts-and-events/
My favorite is the tour of the Disney Archives. Of course, all events have limited space, and there is no guarantee that you will make the list. But the nice thing is that these events are free for D23 members.
14th Annual Taste of Anaheim
Close to 5,000 folks attended the Taste of Anaheim last night at Anaheim GardenWalk, hosted by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce.
The event, designed to showcase all the great restaurants in Anaheim was once again very popular with its fans.
Eli Mattson, the runner-up of the 3rd season of America's Got Talent was the Headline of entertainment offered as part of the event.
Scott Towzinsky of the US Olympic Men's Volleyball Team helping out with the Anaheim White House Booth. (He says go with the Salmon!)
Selected Photos from Darkbeer.Smugmug.com
A new Building is being placed next to Xcelerator at Knott's. The building will be used for a maze during Halloween Haunt, replacing the area near the Xcelerator Entrance, for safety reasons.
Work continues on the Grand Californian Expansion
Astro Orbitor will have the same basic color scheme
The bridge just to the west of the Castle still needs some serious TLC
Peter Pan is getting a fresh coat of paint
The expansion of the Amphitheater area continues in the Paradise Pier Lagoon
The new Control Booth for World of Color, opening Spring of 2010
A ladder for the Scuba Divers......
Don't forget, CinemaFusion at Anaheim GardenWalk is offering Star Trek in IMAX for one more week. Also available in their 21 and older theaters, plus also in the Family Theaters.
Looks like Snoopy has been watching too many Mr. Six commercials.....
Petey II says Hello from Knott's
And so does Chuck (aka Elvis) , the Half-Chicken/Half-Duck at Knott's.
Contact Oggi's Pizza if you know where the Wild Wing is!
That should do it for this week. To all those who stopped me last night at the Taste of Anaheim, it was a pleasure meeting you, and thanks for the kind words.
Have a great weekend... Amazing that Summer is almost here! And that the SoCal Water Parks are just a week away from opening!
Total Comments 27
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Great Update!Posted 05-15-2009 at 06:18 AM by Emmanuel_4
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Awesome as alwaysPosted 05-15-2009 at 07:19 AM by hadesthecat 
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Nice update!Posted 05-15-2009 at 07:27 AM by WheresMickey -
Fantastic Update!Posted 05-15-2009 at 07:59 AM by Fantasmic4 -
Great Update. I'm glad to hear that Knott's had not forgotten their past.Posted 05-15-2009 at 08:22 AM by ni_teach -
Cute cowboy alert! (everyone from that era was a cowboy, right?)
?Posted 05-15-2009 at 09:09 AM by Chernabog -
great update!!!
Posted 05-15-2009 at 09:49 AM by SouthHrbrBlvd -
you always make my fridays more fun with ur reports.Posted 05-15-2009 at 10:14 AM by cositaluvsmickey -
Dave, I have to apologize. I meant to PM you the link to this thread about the old Knott's Cage Bird Theatre show returning for a limited time. I know you love all that old stuff and would have wanted it included in your blog.
Here is the link for those who are interested.
http://micechat.com/forums/other-the...ot-knotts.htmlPosted 05-15-2009 at 10:26 AM by sir clinksalot - I have to hand it to Cedar Fair for restoring the Ghost Town at Knott's. They already destroyed much, but if they want to add new attractions, here's a thought. The walkways in the back area, (the Boardwalk?) are so wide, and it seems unnecessarily so, I'm wondering if they can rebuild the area to make the walkways narrower so it would make room for new stuff?Posted 05-15-2009 at 10:48 AM by Disneykin Kid
- i don't think that picture shows a ladder for the scuba divers. They look like support beams for the cabling guides.Posted 05-15-2009 at 11:26 AM by Baloo
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A lovely report with an unbiased tone, much better than Dateline Disney. THANK YOU!Posted 05-15-2009 at 11:30 AM by brenden -
While we're on the Knotts subject, the All American Melodrama Theater and Music Hall is actually doing some shows from the old Birdcage theater in front of the original drops! It's really too cool. Check out their website Page 1Posted 05-15-2009 at 11:34 AM by kidpirate -
Sickening news on the Lilly Belle, and I agree with Steve on the subject. Last time I was there I tried to ride her and ran out of time (wound up on the caboose instead).Posted 05-15-2009 at 01:08 PM by TifaOnACloud -
great as alwaysPosted 05-15-2009 at 01:45 PM by raiderpt -
That bird isn't really half chicken, half-duck... is he??
Sad that a city as grand as San Francisco is only represented in DCA by a couple of bathrooms.Posted 05-15-2009 at 03:23 PM by MarkTwain -
Yes, Chuck if a half-breed. Check out his eyes.
Also, it is fun to watch him bob his head like a Chicken.
He tends to hand out at the "river" next to Independence Hall at Knott's.Posted 05-15-2009 at 03:35 PM by Darkbeer -
I am shocked but pleased that Cedar Fair has restored things. Good for them and they just went up a notch for me. And repeating what others have mentioned, The Great American Melodrama Theater is wonderful. I'm going to the Birdcage Show this Sunday afternoon and I also regularly attend the Billy Hill Green Team Show they put on once a month (but not in June due to prior commitment). Also we were told at this last Wednesday show that Dana Daniels (who used to perform at The Golden Horseshoe) will be performing there again in June. It's great, great fun.Posted 05-15-2009 at 04:09 PM by Wendygirl -
I love your updates - it's the next best thing to being there!Posted 05-15-2009 at 04:24 PM by StormTheCastle -
Seriously, are there things that exist on this earth that are cuter than baby ducks??? Can't wait to see those little cuties in two weeks
Posted 05-15-2009 at 08:55 PM by disneymademoiselle
