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[disneyland255]

Originally Posted by dland_lover

Taken from the Disneyland AP website:



So, just show up, wait in line, and show your AP outside the center and voilà! You're in!

If you go, Walt Jr., I would love to hear what you think of the Preview Center. I've read your posts and see that you love DCA the way it is. Bravo to you for expressing your opinion.

[disneyland255]

Originally Posted by Baloo

well at least now you will be able to see Mickey's face from the 5 fwy and other locations when nearing the resort instead of a creepy sun face

Now I have a new attraction to look for and go "I FOUND DISNEYLAND RESORT FIRST!"

Fun little game my family would play on family trips to Disneyland every year. Who ever could spot the Matterhorn first won. Since DCA was built the Matterhorn isn't as easily seen....but the Sun Wheel, that will surely be seen! LOL

I am thoroughly overjoyed with the overlay on the SunWheel. I love that vintage Mickey. Reminds me of the Old Disney Channel days.

[Bruce Bergman]

Originally Posted by disneyland255

Now I have a new attraction to look for and go "I FOUND DISNEYLAND RESORT FIRST!"

Fun little game my family would play on family trips to Disneyland every year. Who ever could spot the Matterhorn first won. Since DCA was built the Matterhorn isn't as easily seen....but the Sun Wheel, that will surely be seen! LOL.

Maybe you have a chance if you are coming from the South...

Approaching from the North "Once Upon a Time" you used to see the Matterhorn from about three miles out. And it was a challenge to call it first.

But now, between the freeway widening project that lowered it into a big trench with sound walls, erecting the Team Disney Anaheim building, the TDA Ball Road Parking Structure, the Sheraton Anaheim, that big glass office building on Disneyland Drive right at the offramp (and 50 years of tree growth...) you can't really see the Matterhorn at all till you are actually at the parking structure.

Your only real chance is taking the carpool lane exit that gets you some altitude a bit further to the east, but even there all the buildings have blocked the vista. And I'm usually a little bit busy with my driving right at that point to look for the Matterhorn through the gaps...

--<< Bruce >>--

[Coheteboy]

Originally Posted by zeppelindude

I have a question. I have liked the theming of Paradise Pier for a very long time, but why are they changing a whole area to fit the theme of TSMM instead of changing TSMM (or building it like the rest of it in the first place) to fit the rest of PAradise Pier? Something just doesn't make sense.

Stitchcon provided a very sound response.

But they're not making Paradise Pier match Toy Story Midway Mania in that sense. When they built TSMM, they made a conscious design effort to make all of Paradise Pier more victorian in style, to reflect a more nostalgic sea-side pier. Midway Mania was just the first one out of the pipeline with the rest soon to follow.

And if you liked the theming of Paradise Pier, you'll love it even more when they're done with it. One can only hope that the music gets a redesign as well.

[zeppelindude]

Originally Posted by Coheteboy

And if you liked the theming of Paradise Pier, you'll love it even more when they're done with it. One can only hope that the music gets a redesign as well.

That came to mind as well. No more Beach Boys.

[disneyland255]

What type of music would have been heard on a pier like the one they are trying to re-create?

[HMF]

Originally Posted by zeppelindude

That came to mind as well. No more Beach Boys.

What, That was one of the few good things about Paradise Pier.

[mycroft16]

I do have to say, I loved the music in the Pier area, as well as the Sunshine Plaza. But I'm sure they will come up with something equally awesome. Disney does really well with music.

[MrPotatoHead]

Originally Posted by mycroft16

I do have to say, I loved the music in the Pier area, as well as the Sunshine Plaza. But I'm sure they will come up with something equally awesome. Disney does really well with music.

Always have!

[chris15358]

What are the chances the Blue Sky Preview Center will open to non annual passholders on Sunday the 19th? I'll be visiting from NYC and would love to see it but I'll only be in Anaheim on Sunday.

[Luke Manning]

Originally Posted by chris15358

What are the chances the Blue Sky Preview Center will open to non annual passholders on Sunday the 19th? I'll be visiting from NYC and would love to see it but I'll only be in Anaheim on Sunday.

Most likely none, cuz it's an AP preview day.

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by Bruce Bergman

Maybe you have a chance if you are coming from the South...

Approaching from the North "Once Upon a Time" you used to see the Matterhorn from about three miles out. And it was a challenge to call it first.

But now, between the freeway widening project that lowered it into a big trench with sound walls, erecting the Team Disney Anaheim building, the TDA Ball Road Parking Structure, the Sheraton Anaheim, that big glass office building on Disneyland Drive right at the offramp (and 50 years of tree growth...) you can't really see the Matterhorn at all till you are actually at the parking structure.

Your only real chance is taking the carpool lane exit that gets you some altitude a bit further to the east, but even there all the buildings have blocked the vista. And I'm usually a little bit busy with my driving right at that point to look for the Matterhorn through the gaps...

--<< Bruce >>--

This is so true.

You could see TOT though from the 91 and 5 fwy interchange also you culd see the sunwheel from the 57fwy but the matterhorn is not as visible like you said.

[Baloo]

Originally Posted by chris15358

What are the chances the Blue Sky Preview Center will open to non annual passholders on Sunday the 19th? I'll be visiting from NYC and would love to see it but I'll only be in Anaheim on Sunday.

wouldn't hurt to try.

if there is no waiy maybe they will let you in. It also would not hurt to be really friendly and kind to the cm's at the attraction

[MagicWDI]

Originally Posted by chris15358

What are the chances the Blue Sky Preview Center will open to non annual passholders on Sunday the 19th? I'll be visiting from NYC and would love to see it but I'll only be in Anaheim on Sunday.

There is a chance. Don't put all your cards on the table though, but there are times when they have soft-opened for the public during AP previews, especially if there are not as many AP visitors inside. They have done this during CM previews as well with randomly selected park guests.

[Bruce Bergman]

Originally Posted by MagicWDI

There is a chance. Don't put all your cards on the table though, but there are times when they have soft-opened for the public during AP previews, especially if there are not as many AP visitors inside. They have done this during CM previews as well with randomly selected park guests.

Just a thought - You would improve your odds if you go with a few obvious friends who are AP's. Random strangers won't work, unless you are all experienced actors and can fake it they can see the chemistry at work - or not, as the case may be.

Pressure point: "You don't want to break up the party and make me wait outside, do you?" (Insert "Puppy Dog Eyes" here and add the "quivering lower lip" if you can keep from busting out laughing.) Crude, could even be considered "fighting dirty" - but effective.

--<< Bruce >>--