Disney's California Adventure Project Tracker VII

[jasonryan106]

Originally Posted by Matterhorn Boy

It looks similar because they're both based on the same architectural design, a design that fits in well with the entrance area and that side of the park in general. Using the entrance again doesn't count as laziness in my book, since that side of DCA is just a west coast transplant of MGM Studios in the first place.

What would you rather they build?

sorry to repeat but id rather they left the entrance alone. I liked the murals. all this talk of theming, then a monorail blows right through it. It just reminds me its not all that necessary to over-think the theming sometimes.

[brenden]

Originally Posted by mark

That train was one of the cooler places in DCA 1.0. That, the winery and Grizzly Peak area. Everything else, not so much.

I kind of like the train too. Even though it was kind of corny, I thought the shops inside different train cars was a nice idea.

[DrAlice]

Originally Posted by jasonryan106

sorry to repeat but id rather they left the entrance alone. I liked the murals. all this talk of theming, then a monorail blows right through it. It just reminds me its not all that necessary to over-think the theming sometimes.

Glad I'm not the only one that likes the murals.

[flynnibus]

Originally Posted by HSM Fans

I hope the Carthay Circle theater looks much nicer than the one at DHS. I also hope it's bigger.

The one in DHS is only part of the building.. it's not setup as the full theater.

Most if not all of the buildings in DHS's Sunset and Hollywood Blvds are tributes to actual structures.

Considering both 'lands' are focused on the same Golden Era of Hollywood/LA.. they should look similar

However the actual layout and implementation will be very different... but key iconic stuff will be visible in both.

[MasterGracey]

Originally Posted by jasonryan106

sorry to repeat but id rather they left the entrance alone. I liked the murals. all this talk of theming, then a monorail blows right through it. It just reminds me its not all that necessary to over-think the theming sometimes.

That's like saying the Matterhorn shouldn't exist, or the Submarine Lagoon because a Monorail goes through the area.

The murals have no relevance with Buena Vista Street and its creative intent and function. The Monorail is an unavoidable evil at this point for the DCA entrance, but its presence does not mean that proper theming of an area is unnecessary.

[WannaCub]

Originally Posted by DrAlice

I can't help but think that the plans for the entrance (green art deco stuff) and "Buena Vista Street" just look like a rehash of the Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Anybody else agree?

-DrA

Since I have never been to WDW or even plan on going there anytime soon, I'm glad I'll have the chance to experience something similar. I, and I alone, am ok with similar rides at the parks because I don't think I'll be fortunate enough to see the other parks. The DLR will never get something from Tokyo, so if I want to see something there, I'll HAVE TO GO TO TOKYO.

[Epcot2000]

But then again you have to admit... while still off theme, the newer monorails will look A LOT better than the old ones (I'm not sure about the Mark numbers sorry)

In DHS, the buildings in Sunset and Hollywood Blvd. are loosely based on the architecture of a lot of famous Hollywood buildings, The carthay circle theater being just one of them. It is just blended in to the street.... just think comparing the carthay to the Chinese theater in DHS.

[HSM Fans]

^I agree. The new monorails are much better than the old ones especially when they repainted it to the submarines.

Originally Posted by jasonryan106

sorry to repeat but id rather they left the entrance alone. I liked the murals. all this talk of theming, then a monorail blows right through it. It just reminds me its not all that necessary to over-think the theming sometimes.

I also like the murals, but I don't think they should be in the entrance. I find that they look more like something you would find in an airport.

[themur]

I like that we are going to burn through 100 posts the first day of the new Project Tracker!

From the photo of the Timon lot earlier in the thread.....Looks like they are starting to dig.....I like digging.

[KAN]

^^ Me too... I wonder when the foundation for CL will be laid?

Also, DCAPT 7 FTEW!!!



--KAN

[Seahorse]

I could be mistaken but I thought I'd read that the Golden Gate Bridge was to be replaced with a "wooden" covered bridge more fitting the time period BVS represents. If so, then the monorail would be fairly hidden within the bridge as it passes and wont intrude into the 1920's.
I'd also read that the California Zephyr (the train) would remain.

Of course now I can't find any information on either of these and plans at Disney tend to change like the seasons in the early phases of a redesign.

Anyone, please feel free to set the record straight. I could be wrong about both.

Thanks

[jasonryan106]

Originally Posted by MasterGracey

That's like saying the Matterhorn shouldn't exist, or the Submarine Lagoon because a Monorail goes through the area.

The murals have no relevance with Buena Vista Street and its creative intent and function. The Monorail is an unavoidable evil at this point for the DCA entrance, but its presence does not mean that proper theming of an area is unnecessary.

oh i agree with that, not everything will always theme together and i dont mind it. thats why i dont mind a lot of the current DCA.

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by ErikInTheCity

I, too, have an issue with the entrance itself. Just the turnstile area, not BVS.

Does anyone think they will mix up the coloring of the faux stonework on the central part of the viewing area? The other stonework on either side is more eclectic, color-wise. Too many conflicting patterns and ideas is what made the pier so miserable in the first place.

they are adding several layers of detailed paint to the stonework. They are not done with it. They already did the base of the stonework now they are going back and aging the design.

[FutureImagineer183]

Originally Posted by Baloo

they are adding several layers of detailed paint to the stonework. They are not done with it. They already did the base of the stonework now they are going back and aging the design.

Also you probably can't see it in photos, but they did restore the "stone" work under the extension. They also colored it ever so slightly, if you see it from the entrance to the Golden Zepher you can see that the stone work is a slightly browner shade.

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by jasonryan106

i wonder if the new trolley cars will have the same cool idea, but eventual stoppage that the ones in Toontown did. looks cool, but with the constant crowds, they couldnt run them without the danger of running over someone.

also, with the new Buena Vista Street, does that mean theyre taking out the train where the ice cream shop is?

i do not think the trolley will have the same issue os the jolly trolly. The Jolley trolley saw its closure for several reasons. The main reason was that it moved along a very narrow and busy little area with many children. The track also wrapped around an area that was used for Roger Rabbit overflow queue.

The red trolley will be moving up and down a street that is equivalent to mainstreet and will have a much longer distance to travel. They will basically run similar to the main street vehicles and will most likely close closer to the evening. There are also no fireworks that will create huge crowds in the red trolleys pathway. The parade is also planned not to run anywhere near the trolleys track.



Yes the Zephyr used as the facade for Burrrbank ice cream and the bakery will be removed. That is a shame because i do like that facade.