[Disney California Adventure] Placemaking et futur du Parc

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The "New" Cocina Cucamonga opened yesterday





The former location is now behind walls, and expected to reopen by the end of the year



Work has started for the new Little Mermaid attraction





And a new fountain has been installed next to the new World of Color Amphitheater

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petite question:

au niveau de la futur attraction sur la petite sirène:
les arbres ils les abatent ou ils les déracinent pour les réutiliser?

WORLD OF COLOR & VIEWING AREA
Work continues all the time in Paradise Bay and in the former Golden State Park as construction crews build the brand new World of Color night time water show and the big 9,000-person viewing area.















No progress can yet be seen along the Route 66 area where Dinosaur Jack's Sunglass Shack, Corn Dog Castle, and Souvenir 66 are behind walls for retheming (and for demolition as far as Dinosaur Jack is concerned).

Directional signs let guests know that corn dogs are now available at the Farmers Market.


...and that souvenirs can be found elsewhere in the park.


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Et dire que lors de ma première visite (en 1992) tout cela n'était qu'un parking .... impressionant quand meme !!

J'adore l'indication "gadgets and guizmos aplenty" en référence à la Petite Sirène, subtile !

c'est assez impressionnant l'ampleur des travaux.
dommage que je n'ai jamais visité ce parc pour mieux m'en rendre compte.

Et ce n'est que le début. Cela dit, ça va être l'enfer une fois qu'ils vont refaire l'entrée...

... Sans parler de "Cars Land", avec la soi-disant attraction la plus chère jamais construite. Ca a l'air prometteur et les travaux devraient bientôt commencer aussi.

Ah, j'ai jamais entendu que Carsland allait recevoir l'attraction la plus chère jamais construite. Quelqu'un pourrait en dire plus ? Il me semblait que IJA valait énomément et que cela serait compliqué de constuire quelque chose de plus cher

Notamment ici : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney%27s_California_Adventure_Park#Re-Imagineering_and_Expansion_Plan

En fait, j'me suis emballé, ça dit : "une des plus chères au monde".

One more item for Yesterland, Dinosaur Jack!



Disney has started to take down the building. Thursday morning, he was without a Head or Neck, and by this weekend, he should be totally gone.


Work continues at the Tmon Parking Lot, getting ready to close the area to allow for the Cars Land construction.






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HIT THE ROAD, JACK
The tacky Dinosaur Jack's Sunglass Shack is now officially part of Yesterland and is now completely removed.


The Golden Zephyr gives a good view of area construction and demolition:








See ya later, Jack!



WORLD OF COLOR & VIEWING AREA
A look at World of Color construction from the Golden Zephyr:






And viewing area construction from the Paradise Pier bridge:






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The World of Color Control Booth is finished on the outside










No more Dinosaur Jack



They have started to decorate the new Amphitheater area







Markings in the Timon Lot, in preperation of its closing, and starting the next phase of the DCA Upgrade.... I think we can figure out this is for the new Little Mermaid attraction.



And WOC stands for World of Color.... But what is the "Big Room"? Maybe the new CarsLand main show building?

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The latest on Disneyland Parking and Cars Land construction


The former Timon Lot as of 7/9/09.


In what has become a very regular feature here at "In the Parks" at MiceAge, lets look at the latest photos of what's going on, plus a recap of current parking procedures.



First off, The Orange County Register reported that Disney has leased the property that used to house the Boogie Nightclub near Interstate 5 (between Katella and Disney Way) as a Security Checkpoint for Construction vehicles. Not, this lot is not for any sort of storage, just a place for vehicles to check in and get preliminary approval to deliver their loads to the construction zone. Since space and entrances are tight, this will also be a dispatch zone, which will limit the vehicles trying to access the main construction entrance on Disneyland Drive to a safe and sane level.


Four lanes, they must be expecting a LOT of trucks for the DCA upgrades!


http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...roperty/11219/



And for those Del Taco fans, the restaurant on the south end of the lot will remain open.


Taco Tuesdays are one of my favorite things... YUM!


Also, while taking photos of the "Boogie" lot, noticed that the Anaheim Resort folks were fencing in the lot on Katella across from the new Worldmark Time Share Hotel (former preview center). Seems like the newest theme for the Resort area will be Green Tarp-ed fences.

In case you missed the update at the top of MiceAge yesterday/today....

Quote:

Editor's Note 7/9: John Lasseter was in Anaheim yesterday for the WDI groundbreaking of Cars Land. After the ceremony and some DCA discussion, he and his wife spent the rest of their time just hanging out in Disneyland and charming the CM's who needed the morale boost. The mega-budget Cars Land project has begun! - Al Lutz



So it is once again time to talk about Theme Park parking options at the Disneyland Resort. (And yes, regular readers, you have seen some of this before).



IMHO, the best thing to do is just avoid the "Timon" parking lot entrance on Harbor Blvd and Disney Way, and instead go straight to the Mickey and Friends parking structure. (If going Northbound on Interstate 5, you can go past the Katella Ave/Disney Way off-ramp, and take the next off-ramp (Harbor Blvd) instead. Take Harbor to Ball Road, and follow the signs to the parking structure.



But if you do try and enter the original parking lot entrance, let's see what will happen.

1. They allow you in. The Timon Toll Booths are now closed for good (though they still remain) and cars are directed along the roadway on property that goes behind DCA to Disneyland Drive.


A look at Theme Park Guest Parking at the Simba entrance from the Fun Wheel.


When you get to Disneyland Drive, one of two things will happen, either you will be directed to make a right turn and head to the Parking Structure. (One good piece of news, the Magic Way entrance is now planned to be open most mornings to deal with the cars coming from the Timon Entrance.) Or you will be directed to go straight into the Simba Lot. They will collect the parking fees at the entrance to Simba and direct you to park. Alas, you will have to walk to the park through Downtown Disney, as it looks like work in the Timon Lot won't allow the completion of the Lion King Tramway for at least 6 months, if not longer. If you need a Handicapped parking space, do NOT go straight, instead make a right and head to the parking structure, as there are no plans for wheelchair transportation from Simba until they can get the Tramway completed. Disney has placed some signage, and CM's at the "exit" from the Timon Entrance at Disneyland Drive to try and make sure folks understand. (And of course, if you get to the toll booths, they will let you know and send you to the Parking Structure).





2. You will be allowed into the entrance way, but directed to make a U-turn before you get to the former Timon Toll Booths. The city wants to get cars off the "public" roadways, and then advise them with signage and Cm's that they need to make the U-turn, and head to an alternative lot. More than likely either Pumbaa or Anaheim GardenWalk, both entrances are on Disney Way. If you see the signage and Anaheim PD directing folks to these lots, don't bother going to Harbor Blvd, avoid the extra time and hassle of the U-turn, and just park in the lot directed. Also, Disney is currently offering Shuttle Buses from both lots when they are being used. (Large white Buses that are contracted from Coach America by Disney).



3. You will see that Anaheim PD has the Timon entrance blocked, and directing you south on Katella. When this happens, you are usually directed to the Anaheim Convention Center original Parking Structure, which has an entrance off Katella Avenue, or to the Buzz Lightyear/Pongo lots, which are next to the former Strawberry Field on Harbor, south of Katella. There will be signage directing you to the correct lot.

Also note, those who prefer walking and staying at the hotels on Katella near the Convention Center. Disney has closed the Pedestrian entrance on Katella Avenue, across the street from the Convention Center. So your options are now to walk up either Harbor Boulevard or Disneyland Drive using the Public sidewalks. (No more shortcut).



As you can see, the Timon entrance is not a good choice now, and that you should seriously think of using Public Transportation or carpooling. And if you are staying at a nearby hotel, leave the car at the hotel and use ART or the hotel shuttle to get to the parks.

Also note, there is construction work at the Mickey & Friends Tram Loading area, which will make this weekend not the best to park and take a tram....


Looks like they will replace the asphalt with Concrete. Makes sense, too bad they didn't do it back when they first built the expansion... Oh, wait, the folks in charge wouldn't approve the slightly additional costs that would save money in the long run!



Since they only have 2 Tram Loading stations, they are trying to make sure to have two way traffic for each car.


And there is a good overhead view of the area in a recent Orange County Register article...

http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...rs-land/11319/




A sign near the main Pedestrian Entrance that needs to be removed



Well, this upcoming week, it won't be available, but for GOOD reason, as it is scheduled to reopen on July 16th with new exhibits! Looks like the AP lounge will be busier than normal during the Disneyland Anniversary celebrations.



Shouldn't the sign say "The Bulldozers are Here at Paradise Pier"








Last weekend for the Orange Stinger. It's structure will be removed, but the ride will be re-themed to the Silly Symphony. (Which will help the sight-lines for World of Color, as the ride will basically be on the platform with no external structure.)

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MAKE IT BLUE
The Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar is temporarily closed as it brings in some updated exhibits to showcase the next stage of construction around the park, and what the work will become.


It will reopen a day before Disneyland's 54th anniversary.



WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Over on Pacific Wharf, Cocina Cucamonga's former location is still behind construction walls as the new Asian-style restaurant moves in.


The new restaurant is currently aiming for a September 15 opening.





WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION
Of course work continues on the upcoming World of Color show and its adjacent 9,000-person viewing area.


















Looks like California Screamin's wave machines are back


Look at that mess! Cables galore for World of Color









A bigger perspective of the World of Color construction can be attained from Mickey's Fun Wheel.








The new Golden State Park fountain:

























Rock work has been added to the new utility box between the Orange Stinger and Golden Zephyr.







ARIEL'S DEMOLITION ADVENTURE
Landscaping around Golden Dreams have begun to be removed before the theater is demolished to make way for the new Little Mermaid dark ride. Demolition is slated to begin July 15, after being delayed from July 6.


Trees are being saved




Handrails and cement are torn up outside of the theater's exit.



CONSTRUCTION ROUTE
Over in the Timon Lot, Walt Disney Imagineering officially broke ground on the massive new Cars Land expansion on July 9. Only some of the parking lot is currently torn up, but it should be interesting to see construction on Cars Land evolve over the next three years.


Work continues on the structure at the far edge of Timon.


New trailers have moved in.


Bye-bye, Timon Lot!




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Merci J. Thaddeus TOAD pour ces news régulières!
Je suis curieux de voir à quoi va ressembler le show World of Color.
Sinon, ça se consrtuit dans tout les sens! Après nos WDS, c'est la DCA qui se met en mode palissadeLand.

BLUE SKY CELLAR Reopens Featuring The World Of Color

During the press conference it was revealed that the World Of Color is a show far greater in scope than anything Disney has attempted before. How can this be in the small Paradise Pier Lagoon that couldn't even support Luminaria with it's scant pyrotechnics and projections? Simple. Creativity and money.


Steve Davison, the Creative Director of responsible for such amazing shows as Believe, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Small World Holiday detailed a few amazing details about the show, it's scope and what to expect. There is a fountain nozzle every eight feet on the grid being built right now. Their are fountains capable of oscillating in any direction and others capable of shooting over two hundred feet into the air.



Included will be effects that envelope the 9,000 seat viewing area in an experience that is sure to be awe inspiring. Fantasmic will only be the king of night time entertainment at the Disneyland resort for another nine months or so. Perhaps you might want to get your spot in line now. This show promises to be amazing!

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Et a visiter absolument, le nouveau site officiel: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/disneyscaliforniaadventure/index?name=DCAPreview&CMP=FY09BSC_DisneysCaliforniaAdventureCom#p=home

Wow ! Que de travaux autour du parc... En tout cas, l'année prochaine, ils vont assurer si les Summer Nightastic reviennent. Disney's Electrical Parade, World of Colors, Fantasmic!... rien que ça, c'est énorme.

Mais hélas, c'est pas demain la veille qu'on aura des travaux de cette ampleur en France...

A mon avis, ce sera grandiose.
la seule chose qui m'inquiète, c'est la capacité réelle du viewing area. On a beau me dire que c'est 9.000 personnes, je vois pas comment ils vont les caser sur cette espace (surtout avec toutes les plantations)
Ceux qui connaissent l'amphithéâtre de Fantasmic en Floride, qui est bien plus grand que ça, correspond à 9.000 personnes. Et sans plantations. Bref, je suis un peu sceptique... je sens qu'il faudra s'installer 2 h à l'avance !

Quick Timon Parking Lot Update



The photo above shows the little bit of rubble that used to be the Timon Parking Toll Booths. Nothing much has changed in the parking situation that was covered in detail in last week's update.

http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/in-...o-oc-fair.html

The minor change is that they are now using the former "exit" lanes that went east bound to Harbor Boulevard as the west bound lanes that takes cars from the Harbor Blvd entrance to either Simba or the Parking Structure. Of course, this is to allow for more construction work for the new Cars Land project.





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Mr.Freddy a écrit:

A mon avis, ce sera grandiose.
la seule chose qui m'inquiète, c'est la capacité réelle du viewing area. On a beau me dire que c'est 9.000 personnes, je vois pas comment ils vont les caser sur cette espace (surtout avec toutes les plantations)
Ceux qui connaissent l'amphithéâtre de Fantasmic en Floride, qui est bien plus grand que ça, correspond à 9.000 personnes. Et sans plantations. Bref, je suis un peu sceptique... je sens qu'il faudra s'installer 2 h à l'avance !

Fantasmic, c'est surtout 9000 places assises.
En terme d'occupation de l'espace, ce n'est pas tout à fait pareil.

Tous ces update sont tout simplement fascinants!

Voici une vidéo de la présentation de "World of Color" le futur spectacle nocturne de DCA. On en apprend beaucoup sur ce qui semble être un spectacle fantastique !

La vidéo est séparée en trois morceaux.
Partie 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfyoqR1lX_Y
Partie 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN1mJ0drBs4
Partie 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyLqLms0YcY