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Daniel and Tommy catch up on the latest Disneyland Park news, including the new redhead scene on Pirates of the Caribbean, AP limits, and Star Wars: Galaxies Edge.
Episode 136 – Fantasmic! 2.0 Review and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
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In this episode, the team reviews Fantasmic! 2.0, and discuss the Pirates of the Caribbean controversy. We also go over the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Star Wars Resort announced at the D23 Expo. [Read more…]
Blackbeard Comes Aboard at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park May 20
From The Disney Parks Blog:
On February 11, actor Ian McShane appeared on a soundstage in Los Angeles for a very special “head shot” – one that will soon be featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
Captain Blackbeard will make his appearance on the ghostly waterfall in the grotto scenes of the park attractions beginning May 20, coinciding with the release of the new film, “Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides,” in which McShane plays a starring role.
Walt Disney Imagineering writer Michael Sprout (who wrote the script for Bill Nighy as Davy Jones several years ago) was on hand to direct the special shoot with Ian McShane. Michael said, “He came in wearing his complete Blackbeard costume, including the sword, saying it helped him stay in character!” Look for Blackbeard soon in this classic attraction, and the return of Davy Jones later this year.
Here is the effect on YouTube:
Episode 14 – Ka-CHOW!
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Paul and Daniel take a look at what's on the Drawing Board. This time it's Carsland! We also visit the Main Street News Stand and as always our Tip of the Week. Click MORE for full show notes.
News
Disneyland Closes some attractions due to Pirates Premiere –
The closed features are: Sailing Ship Columbia, Mark Twain Riverboat, Tom Sawyer’s Island, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes and the Fantasmic! show. The attractions are set to reopen May 12.
Other Attractions shops closed in may are:
DL – Star Tours, Splash Mountain, Star Trader store, Gadget's Go Coaster ride, Stage Door Cafe and The Golden Horseshoe restaurant.
DCA – Mulholland Madness (Reopening as Goofy’s Sky School), and crews are converting a dining and shopping complex in the Paradise Pier area, which is expected to open this summer
http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/04/28/disneyland-closes-attractions-for-pirates-premiere/76491/
Disney sets up some new crowd control measures in Adventureland, NOS, and Frontierland due to pirate premiere.
The bridge over the Pirates of the Caribbean queue is divided for easier crowd flow.
Disney Blog gives us a look at Ariel’s Wedding Dress (probably to coincide with the Royal Wedding)
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/04/first-look-at-the-royal-wedding-dress-ariels-that-is/
Soundsational Sneak Peak – Last week disney filmed a commercial for Mickey’s Soundsational Parade and we got a little sneak peak of two floats
http://www.ocregister.com/news/parade-297831-disneyland-new.html
http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/dateline-disneyland/1814-soundsational-sneak-peek-mermaid-lights-signs-bye-bye-brother-bear-more.html
Mary Blair Tribute at Disney Gallery – The Art of Mary Blair celebrating 45 years of it’s a small world
http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/artofdisneyparks/event/dlr_thedisneygallery.html
Nighttime Entertainment Boosts DCA attendence
http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/04/19/nighttime-entertainment-boosts-disney-business/75417/
Marvel wants IN at Disneyland – “It’s the biggest dream of all” (keep dreaming)
http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/116/1162758p1.html
Quick Hits
Main Street Building refurbishments done and look brand spanking new.
Tomorrowland Star Tours Neon now glow a purpleish blue to match the new marquee (used to be orange and red) Buzz has Purple and Green
The Star Tours Mural has been updated to include the Starspeeder 1000
Little Mermaid Marquee up (but covered) & Little mermaid building lights are now on at night (looks amazing)
In DTD Kitson Kids Closed (I never knew it was there!)
Celebrity Spotting in DL over the last few weeks:
Matt Damon, Hugh Hefner and his wives (he was riding around in an old man scooter) Paris Hilton, Tom Brady
Feature
On The Drawing Board – Cars Land
Luigi's Flying Tires
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/cars-radiator-spring-7392/
Tip of the Week
Fireworks Viewing – @tommypix
Happy Anniversary to Pirates!
44 years young and still amazing guests everyday! Happy Birthday to Pirates of the Caribbean!
From The Disney Parks Blog:
Blimey! Has it really been 44 years since Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland park? Well, me hearties, it’s true. This classic attraction has been a guest favorite since it opened on March 18, 1967. That’s when the dead men who “tell no tales” started talking. Opening day kicked off with pirates invading New Orleans Square, sword fights and some poor scallywag walking the plank.
The attraction is so popular that it inspired the “Pirates of the Caribbean” blockbuster movie series. Those films led to the 2006 addition of the Audio-Animatronics figures of Captain Jack Sparrow and his nemesis Captain Barbossa. There’s also a special effect image of Davey Jones.
This video will take you back in time and behind the scenes. You’ll see Walt Disney Imagineers installing the pirates and their hidden treasure in the first mega-scale indoor ride-through attraction at the park. (It’s also fun to see all those ‘60s hairstyles and clothes.) Enjoy!