Disney's California Adventure Project Tracker VI

[Nautilus]

Well, if they're going to utilize boats for maintenance occasionally, it could be a precaution to keep the boats from hitting the coaster track where there aren't any rocks!

[Brer Stefan]

^I think this is more likely.

[BiggestDisneyFan]

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That's what I think, too. I don't recall whether or not that chain-link fence was there before the start of the construction work, but I'll bet that it will be gone by the time they're done and that the posts are there to serve the same purpose, without the ugly.

[hauntedtrail13]

Originally Posted by BiggestDisneyFan

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That's what I think, too. I don't recall whether or not that chain-link fence was there before the start of the construction work, but I'll bet that it will be gone by the time they're done and that the posts are there to serve the same purpose, without the ugly.

The chain-link fence was put in prior to the start of construction so workers wouldn't get to close to California Screamin. It will be taken down once they are ready to fill the lagoon with water again.

[bucky]

Originally Posted by Mojave

Another from recursivemacro...

What are those buildings east of Souvenir 66 and west of the old Golden Dreams, up against the back wall? Do they look like a chiller plant? Or are they simple support buildings? If they're a chiller plant, they may remain. Otherwise, I wonder if they'll be demoed soon.

I believe that building is DCA Audio Central, so chances are it won't be demolished

[bfdf55]

Originally Posted by k_peek_2000

Here is the offical layout. Which also has the larger sun wheel base.

Even that only shows a very limited variety of fountain jets compared to what we actually see laid out on the platform. I would figure that the plan shown just provides some of the major performance layouts.

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by MasterGracey

Blue Sky Disney is reporting that World of Color will utilize a team of 90 Cast Members for "logistics and crowd control." Oh, and the show will be running twice nightly now, and because of this DCA's park hours will be extended to accommodate the two showings.

its great to finally hear it confirmed.


I mentioned this several times before a few months back they were just trying to figure out how the crowd control could be handled.

When i was first told about it they were thinking of having a showing of the DEP run in between both showings to help disperse the crowds. At that time of course there was also talks about DCA having a new nighttime parade but at the moment i am hearing that they are considering holding off on debuting a new night time parade till 2012. The Dep might end up staying at Disneyland and will supposedly be seeing floats enhanced while other eliminated and replaced with new segments

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by disneyNEWdad

In regards to new rides for the PP i originally state that they should build a three story fun house that was ride controlled by carts similar to Snow White and you would chase say Donald around his funhouse (i like the ideas of disney character rides fyi ) and you would ride up all three levels of the ride chasing donald to eventually travel back to floor one (needs more thought still). It would replace the area of Zephyr and extend further out.

As for a second if the new WOC allowed it i would replace Jumpin Jellyfish with a que that takes you to the lake shore and you would board water vessels and travel the water area like the ride in Tokyo Disney Sea.

For maliboomer i would take it out and provide a nice gazzebo location and maybe a little pool area with a lake that attaches it to the main lagoon and a new bridge that would provide access to TSMM and Screamin' and the games. Maybe a king triton statue since his carasouel is nearby.

As for the update by Master Gracey...thank you very much sounds excitting cant wait to see! And cant wait to ride TOT late at night!

Originally Posted by dlfreak 815

^I would love if they added a fun house type ride to PP.

I don't know if it would be possible but it would be really cool if they had a flume type ride that went into the bay. But I don't think they could do it with all of the WoC stuff.

A fun house should be a must for Paradise Pier as the next big attraction. I also feel that the best location for this should be in the west helix. tear out Maliboomer and add a nice tall and themed structure inside the helix. The main showroom could easily be built behind the helix all they need to do some re-arranging back there.
That helix is large enough for a load area and a qeueu with no problem. They could even extend a queue west of the helix by moving the parade gate over several feet west towards the pizza oom mow mow structure

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by Reeder

Here is a layout of how the WoC fountains will work. Notice the small gap between Mickey's Fun Wheel and the fountains. I'm sure that played a big part in deciding whether or not to build the Victorian style queue. That doesn't mean, however, that they won't be able to figure something out for the future. I doubt the queue will stay a concrete pit forever. Eventually they're going to update it.



Photo courtesty of Westcoaster ------> Westcoaster - Disney's California Adventure

quick note, the picture above shows the full footprint of the funwheel including the large supports. The walk around boardwalk was basically designed to be mostly between the concrete wall pit and the supports. it would not have been to far out beyond that. also notice the platform for the viewing guests, that is not the ifnal viewing design. this layout hs been revised. At one point the show was even going to have many more mist screens but was changed and decided to use other fountain styles


Just noticed someone else had mentioned this. maybe i should read the whole thread before posting

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by Reeder

Notice where the yellow arrows are pointing in this picture. These weren't a part of the original model, and it looks to me like they're going to be stairs leading down to the walkway area. Oh, and by the way, notice the chalk lines on the fountain stage - perhaps showing where the wiring will go???



I'm wondering if the stairs in the original model (in the center) will even ultimately be a part of the viewing area anymore.

there are several changes that were done after that model was finished. The whole extended viewing area was redesigned. The original model did not take into account the use of the area for daytime uses other than a nice shaded park

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by hauntedtrail13

Yeah I was at the park yesterday and its just crazy to see everything. Sucks right now because there is not enough shade in some areas of the park because they have not put in any trees yet. It will be really nice when they do. I love all the work and cant wait for things to be finished.

yeah the park feel hotter than it normally does especially the construction areas.


by the way interesting that no one has commented on the amount of benches that have bee added to the park. Somebody actually finally realized that people like to sit down occasionally to rest their feet. Many new benches have been added throughout the park

[DragonFire FURY]

Originally Posted by bucky

I believe that building is DCA Audio Central, so chances are it won't be demolished

What exactly is audio central?

Sounds interesting!

[stitchon]

Originally Posted by DragonFire FURY

What is audio central?

I'm guessing it's where the data for the park's music loops and parades are stored.

[Weirdo1221]

Originally Posted by bfdf55

Even that only shows a very limited variety of fountain jets compared to what we actually see laid out on the platform. I would figure that the plan shown just provides some of the major performance layouts.

There actually are markers representing the other fountains in that. You just can't see them because they're so small and faint. You can actually see them a bit more clearly in the presentation video.

[DragonFire FURY]

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Ah cool.

But surely that could be moved without much hassle?