Once again, more crowds this week at the Disneyland Resort
Posted 11-06-2009 at 05:03 AM by In the Parks
Crowds, crowds, crowds - and Christmas, construction, and more crowds. OK, should we talk about sports, including the Super Clasico Playoff game this Sunday when the LA Galaxy hosts CD Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. - or should we talk about the Theme Parks and the expected large crowds (again)? Let's take a look at the parks! But first . . . Go Galaxy!
Busy Crowds this week at the Disneyland Resort
A new photo op has opened in the the Court of Angels.
Jewel of Orleans in New Orleans Square has made a minor adjustment to its hours. This is the Estate Jewellery Store in the park, a great place to check out.
MiceChat 5 year anniversary celebration
And that's this week's update. We hope you have a fantastic weekend and we'll see you in the parks.
Busy Crowds this week at the Disneyland Resort
Let alone do we have the taping of the "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade" at the Disneyland Resort this weekend. (Mostly Saturday, but some parts will be taped later in the week....)Great news from Knott's Berry Farm
We also have about 10.000 folks planning to attend a major Video Game event at the Anaheim Convention Center.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...etition/12651/
And then during the week, Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11th, in which Disneyland is scheduled to be open from 8 AM to 11 PM. Some folks will spread that day off to a long weekend, so be prepared. (Flag Retreat will be expanded and will be held at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, November 11th in Town Square).
Add to that the opening of Tiana's Showboat Jubilee! this weekend, and the start of the official Christmas Season next Friday, November 13th, and you have a very busy next couple of weeks, to be followed by Thanksgiving week!
http://www.knotts.com/public/admission/prices/deals.cfmSelected photos from Darkbeer.Smugmug.com
And of course, the Military Salute is currently being offered (ends November 26th), plus the Fire and Police Promotion will be held from November 26th throught December 20th.Quote:
Social Services Promotion Nov. 26 - Dec. 20
Free Knott’s Theme Park admission for Social Services personnel and their spouse or one guest with valid County photo ID or County pay stub and photo I.D, November 26-December 20. In addition, up to 6 additional tickets may be purchased for $15 each. This offer applies to State of California County Welfare, Human and Public Social Service employees only. Valid State of California County photo identification, which specifically references departments that support Welfare, Human, and Public Social Service Agencies is required. Employee must be present.
Also, don't forget that the Toys for Tots Promotion has changed.
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TOYS FOR TOTS Dec. 5-20
Help put a smile on a deserving child's face this holiday season, plus get free admission. Admission will be FREE when a toy, valued at $15 or more, is purchased at a Knott's Berry Farm merchandise location. Proof of purchase required.
Guests wishing to bring a toy (purchased elsewhere) to donate, valued at $15 or more, will receive a coupon for $15 admission into Knott's.
A new photo op has opened in the the Court of Angels.
Jewel of Orleans in New Orleans Square has made a minor adjustment to its hours. This is the Estate Jewellery Store in the park, a great place to check out.
MiceChat 5 year anniversary celebration
MiceChat will be celebrating 5 years of theme park fun on the weekend of January 29th through the 31st. Sign up to join the fun and find out about the great 25% discount at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel at this link: MiceChat 5 Year Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland
And that's this week's update. We hope you have a fantastic weekend and we'll see you in the parks.
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Great Update!!!!!!Posted 11-06-2009 at 07:42 AM by Emmanuel_4
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Thanks for the update. So what exactly is that red thing they installed in DCA at the WOC viewing area? A lamp?Posted 11-06-2009 at 08:04 AM by Barbossa 
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It was the thingy that was on top of that Souvenior store...it will also have "Paradise Pier" on it...Quote:Originally Posted by Barbossa
Thanks for the update. So what exactly is that red thing they installed in DCA at the WOC viewing area? A lamp?Posted 11-06-2009 at 08:14 AM by dmomof4 -
Is it just me or is the new fountain (toper metal thing) the ugliest thing on the face of the planet and it looks like from the photos its leaning out of level. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??? I was expecting a beautiful tile ceramic bowl topper for the fountain to be poring down fountains of spectacular water, which would be correct for a park in the 1920’s LA not the golden Zeffer monstrosity!!
Totally out of place and BAD SHOW!!
Thank you Darkbeer for the wonderful photos, the areas finally looks like its coming together and the rest of the area is going to be magnificent.Posted 11-06-2009 at 08:28 AM by MrToadie -
Great update!
Do you know who will be preforming on Saturday?Posted 11-06-2009 at 08:47 AM by WheresMickey -
Go Galaxy!!!Posted 11-06-2009 at 09:14 AM by scarlett_3184 -
Thanks Darbeer..sadly I won't be going to the parks this weekend..but..at least I won't be fighting the crowds..
Posted 11-06-2009 at 09:15 AM by cositaluvsmickey - No, the fountain topper is not the same one from atop the old Souvenir Shop, but does look similar. It is exactly what you would have seen in the old days of Santa Monica Pier and Coney Island-type attractions - which, by the way, is exactly what Paradise Pier is SUPPOSED to look like.
And, yes, MrToadie, you are right - the new tower is completely out of level because that's what Disney does... (sigh)
Maybe we should all wait until the project is actually finished before all the mud-flinging gets out of hand. Oh, and here's another news flash for all of you: All that plastic and the big hold in the ground for Ariel's new ride...? That's not finished either.Posted 11-06-2009 at 09:18 AM by LFTWNG9 -
Well let's wait to see the finished article, before we judge. I guess there are still more things to do with the structure yet.Quote:Originally Posted by MrToadie Is it just me or is the new fountain (toper metal thing) the ugliest thing on the face of the planet and it looks like from the photos its leaning out of level. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??? I was expecting a beautiful tile ceramic bowl topper for the fountain to be poring down fountains of spectacular water, which would be correct for a park in the 1920’s LA not the golden Zeffer monstrosity!!
Totally out of place and BAD SHOW!!
Thank you Darkbeer for the wonderful photos, the areas finally looks like its coming together and the rest of the area is going to be magnificent.Posted 11-06-2009 at 09:21 AM by Ian P - There's no 11:15am Tiana's Showboat Jubilee showing on the show schedule for Sunday and the other show times are altered for that day, so, that may be a hint that they're filming that on Sunday.Posted 11-06-2009 at 09:23 AM by Sparky
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Question, probably rhetorical, but a question nonetheless. Why did they put the Christmas tree out on the boardwalk, overlooking Paradise pier? They put a giant candy corn structure front and center for the Halloween "holidays", why not the Christmas tree? I know that their normal placement is disrupted due to the construction, but geez!
Oh yeah, GO GALAXY!! Real Salt Lake has dethroned the Crew, let's see what else the playoffs have in store!Posted 11-06-2009 at 09:25 AM by FREQDUDE -
Well, SOMEBODY gets it, and has done some research on the time period Disney is shooting for! I agree! Let's wait until it's done! GEEZ!Quote:Originally Posted by LFTWNG9 No, the fountain topper is not the same one from atop the old Souvenir Shop, but does look similar. It is exactly what you would have seen in the old days of Santa Monica Pier and Coney Island-type attractions - which, by the way, is exactly what Paradise Pier is SUPPOSED to look like.
And, yes, MrToadie, you are right - the new tower is completely out of level because that's what Disney does... (sigh)
Maybe we should all wait until the project is actually finished before all the mud-flinging gets out of hand. Oh, and here's another news flash for all of you: All that plastic and the big hold in the ground for Ariel's new ride...? That's not finished either.Posted 11-06-2009 at 09:56 AM by disney-fan-reborn -
They still want to pack them" IN "!
I saw the Sign this week too....
Thank You for the report Darkbeer!
Posted 11-06-2009 at 10:19 AM by Eagleman
Updated 11-06-2009 at 11:13 AM by Eagleman -
Go Galaxy! Beat the "Goats"...
To me that giant thing on top of the fountain looks like a Christmas decoration... Or at least that's what I am hoping.Posted 11-06-2009 at 10:26 AM by Jgooss -
Quote:Originally Posted by LFTWNG9 No, the fountain topper is not the same one from atop the old Souvenir Shop, but does look similar. It is exactly what you would have seen in the old days of Santa Monica Pier and Coney Island-type attractions - which, by the way, is exactly what Paradise Pier is SUPPOSED to look like.
And, yes, MrToadie, you are right - the new tower is completely out of level because that's what Disney does... (sigh)
Maybe we should all wait until the project is actually finished before all the mud-flinging gets out of hand. Oh, and here's another news flash for all of you: All that plastic and the big hold in the ground for Ariel's new ride...? That's not finished either.
Our readers aren't stupid. And they are entitled to their opinions. As are you. Make your comments but don't attack others.
Dustysage
MiceChat AdministratorPosted 11-06-2009 at 10:35 AM by Dustysage -
Thanks Darkbeer! I can't believe they're still pushing the payment plan! What are they thinking?
GO GALAXY!!! Can't wait to cheer on my boys in the midst of the Riot Squad. Sunday will be a great day!Posted 11-06-2009 at 10:52 AM by dlandjimmy - [QUOTE=dlandjimmy;bt10230]I can't believe they're still pushing the payment plan! What are they thinking?
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Posted 11-06-2009 at 11:56 AM by Eagleman - Dusty you are right, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But I never called anyone "stupid".
My opinion happens to be a positive one, as I reserve my judgement for AFTER I have all the facts, and I'm pretty sure my comment stated as much.
Miceage is supposed to be a Fan Community - and, you're right, sometimes that means fans voice their negativity. But asking another reader to reserve their own opinions because it comes across as an "attack" sounds more like selective censorship.
I'm sure you, of all people, would have to agree that Miceage has heard it's fair share of negative comments over DCA's lack of theming. Doesn't it seem odd that when the problem finally gets addressed that the negative comments just keep on coming?
Maybe this is the wrong place for my argument, and I truly hope my thoughts actually get posted (see the censorship comment above). But I see no harm in voicing a positive outlook toward a project that is, at least visually, still in it's infancy - and bringing that fact to other's attention.Posted 11-06-2009 at 12:31 PM by LFTWNG9 -
^Well said LFTWNG9.Posted 11-06-2009 at 12:57 PM by tcsnwhite -
The new fountain topper will serve it's purpose, come next year.
Also, great update, Darkbeer!
It's some what funny, that there is a Major League Gaming!
TimekeeperPosted 11-06-2009 at 01:41 PM by Timekeeper
