Disney's California Adventure Project Tracker

[Mojave]

Originally Posted by Baloo

It will most likely look like a wherehouse wall. Large trees and landscaping will be planted to so that eventually it blocks some of the view

I think this is what they'll do, as well. However, I think it would be nice to have the tops of the RSP "ridges" themed and visible from Katella and Harbor, with trees blocking the lower warehouse walls. I'm a little tired of the Indy show building and its broken tarp "theming".

[MasterGracey]

High School Musical 3 has an official open date and the Blue Sky Cellar's opening date has been confirmed for October 20 in a new Disney Press Release:

ABUNDANCE OF FALL FUN AT DISNEYLAND RESORT AS NEW SHOWS AND ATTRACTIONS ENHANCE TRADITIONAL HALLOWEEN AND HOLIDAY SEASONS

• HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: On Friday, Oct. 24, “High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!” premieres at Disney’s California Adventure. The new street show celebrates the infectious energy of the upcoming theatrical motion picture “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” Featuring a cast of 14 dynamic singers and dancers, the show takes place on a traveling “rock concert” stage with stacks of speakers and rows of lights. Interactive sequences featuring hot new songs from the movie will draw guests into the streets of Disney’s California Adventure for an exciting live concert experience.

• BLUE SKY CELLAR: For those who want to stay in-the-know about the expansion of Disney’s California Adventure park, a preview center opens Monday, Oct. 20 at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney’s California Adventure. The Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar – named for the Imagineers’ ‘blue sky’ creative process – displays never-before-seen models and art outlining the concepts and design for the park’s coming attractions, along with a video presentation. The showcase will be updated regularly so that fans can stay abreast of developments.

[caesarboxfan]

AP Preview dates have also been announced for the Cellar.

Source: DLR AP Site

Get a glimpse into the future of Disney's California Adventure® Park through the eyes of Walt Disney Imagineers. Take advantage of a special Passholder privilege by visiting the Blue Sky Cellar on October 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2008 before it opens to the public.*

Marvel at the creative process used to develop current ideas into future attractions. Imagineers have revealed an abundance of materials in the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar where innovative concepts are cultivated:

Sketches, concept art, models and maquettes
Note cards describing plans for new attractions, shops, shows and restaurants
A video journal featuring the Imagineer's creative progress displayed on a spectacular 103-inch plasma television.
Also, answer a variety of trivia questions on one of four interactive video screens to learn more about Walt Disney's adventures in California and how they inspired shows and attractions at Disney's California Adventure® Park.

Additional Information
Wheelchair Access: Enter through the standard queue.
Preview times are
Oct. 16 – Oct 19 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily

[disneyland255]

Thank you for the updates! Now, who is going to be the first to provide those of us with pictures???

[AaronInCal]

Originally Posted by disneyland255

Thank you for the updates! Now, who is going to be the first to provide those of us with pictures???

They may not allow pictures to be taken during the preview days.

[Luke Manning]

Originally Posted by AaronInCal

They may not allow pictures to be taken during the preview days.

I've never heard that.

[CaliforniaAdventurer]

Has the Preview Center opened?

[disneyland255]

October 20th is the date for opening.

[AliKzam]

Okay, this is slightly off-topic, but I don't like this "linkback" thing. I didn't go online this weekend, and when I got back on today, I had 45 linkbacks in my email bin!!! What the heck?! Any idea of how to stop these virtual fliers?

[disneyland255]

I received the same amount of emails today also on the "link-backs." I too would like to know how to stop these without losing the subscription to this thread. Thanks!

[benihodge]

Yeah I'd like to figure out howto stop the link backs too.
If staff or anyone knows how to stop it please let us know.

[Mojave]

Also off-topic, but how can I subscribe to the RSS feed for this thread? I can subscribe to the Disneyland forum feed, but I can't find the feeds for individual threads.

[MasterElwood]

Anyone heared Jim Hill on the magical def. podcast talking about Disney overthinking the redo because they think it will cost 1.7 bill instead of 1.1?

maybe thats the real reason for the delay of the previewcenter because they made last minute changes???

[BassBone]

Originally Posted by MasterElwood

Anyone heared Jim Hill on the magical def. podcast talking about Disney overthinking the redo because they think it will cost 1.7 bill instead of 1.1?

maybe thats the real reason for the delay of the previewcenter because they made last minute changes???

I wouldn't listen to Jim Hill. He likes to cast anything Disney does in a negative light.

Also, I doubt the budget could suddenly balloon by 600 million dollars.

[Baloo]

The original idea that WDI presented to Burbank was budgeted at approximately 1.6 billion. WDI was then asked to make some changes to bring that down. At the end it came down to about 1.2bil. The reason there is talk about a possible second and maybe third phase (growth into the remaining timon lot) in the parks future is due to the fact that if attendance rises to a set goal by 2012 Burbank might up the money to the original proposal.

I would not call that overhtinking though. I would call it being creatively smart. Make a proposal higher than what you which to accomplish at first. Bargain it down a bit and get a budget that they could still work with to accomplish most of what they envision.


and i agree Jim Hill has always casted things negatively when it comes to Disney and he is always way out of touch.