Post Your Disneyland Photo and Video Updates

[Darkbeer]

This time, a walk around the fences from Tuesday, September 12th.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1884676

First, a single car accident (ran into the Lamp Post) that closed south bound Disneyland Drive at Magic Way for about a hour

The demo work at the Lion King Tram area (major refurb)

Pushing the fence out on the south end of DCA near California Screamin' for the new Midway Mania attraction

And more....:fez:

[Darkbeer]

A few more albums...

From September 13th...

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1889555

Scaffolding be removed from the DtD Monorail Station, and a look at the DLH convention center work

September 14th...

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1893172

Matterhorn work

Removal of more Photo Mosiacs

The Tomorrowland construction

The Flag Retreat

Goofy's Kitchen

The new Lounge at Granville's (the old Top Brass)

And More

Then from September 15th

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1895471

Photos of the new Ticket Window Menu's, showing the one day and AP price increases

Plus a look at some new trees in the Lion King Tram area

[miss bianca]

What is that stuff in the Matterhorn?

[Darkbeer]

I have seen both old rusty railing, and I think you are referring to pieces of the mountain (Facade plaster).

[miss bianca]

I have seen both old rusty railing, and I think you are referring to pieces of the mountain (Facade plaster).


This pic in particular:

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1893172/2/95435710

[Darkbeer]

Photos from Saturday, September 16th.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1899506

A lot of the 50th symbols have been removed

So have some more mosiacs

A look at the Sub Lagoon from Autopia

A look at the prep for Haunted Mansion Holiday

And a look at the new "The Lounge at Granville's", including the Lunch Menu. (They will only serve Lunch, and then Appitizers during the dinner hours). But be Prepared, the Cheeseburger is now $14 (Though it is a half pound Angus Burger with Cheese and Bacon).

And a few news tidbits

"The Lounge at Granville's" is now open from 11:30 AM to 10 PM daily (a change from the old Top Brass hours).

Star Tours is now part of Early Entry, to substitute for the Matterhorn and the Monorail. Also, Star Trader will open as part of Early Entry.

A hint for those who have just received their AP newsletter, take your AP to the parks and look at the center page (Contest to win a Honda Fit) while riding an attraction that uses Black Lighting (aka UV), the answers will magically appear.

[Darkbeer]

Just added a few more photos showing that the 50th on Splash Mountain has been removed....

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/...95898867/Large (http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1899506/8/95898867/Large)

[I Heart Disneyland!]

Just added a few more photos showing that the 50th on Splash Mountain has been removed....

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/...95898867/Large (http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1899506/8/95898867/Large)

Kinda sad!!! :(

How's Lisa doing, Darkbeer??

[Darkbeer]

Lisa is doing a lot better!!!, she is going back to work tomorrow, but still has to limit her activities, and use an oxygen tank.

:)

[I Heart Disneyland!]

Lisa is doing a lot better!!!, she is going back to work tomorrow, but still has to limit her activities, and use an oxygen tank.

:)

Glad to hear she's doing better. She will be exhausted returning to work. Be sure to spoil her extra good tomorrow. :) (Like you don't always anyway!)

[TowerofTerror]

Good to hear DarkBeer

[Darkbeer]

Here are some photos from Monday, 9/18

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1907735

The Harbor Blvd Parking Lot entrance is closed to allow the painting of "Where Dreams Come True" on the archway

A look at the Big Pit (aka Anaheim Garden Walk)

S.S. rustworthy is closed for refurb

Photos from the Sun Wheel

A look at the new shortened version of Block Party Bash (less floats, and 80 performers, instead of 120)

The entrance to Fronteirland is closed, and the water has been drained

And a lot more.....

[I Heart Disneyland!]

Do you know, Darkbeer, are the DCA collages also coming down? We are in both Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc. I'd hoped to get one last shot of Nemo, to see if I can find our photos. I did find them in Monsters. Thanks! Great photos as always.

[Darkbeer]

A quick update from 9/19 of the painting of the Parking Lot Archway at Harbor and Disney Way.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1911148

[Darkbeer]

Photos from Wednesday, September 20th.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1914822

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies are back, performing in front of the Pioneer Mercantile 3 times a day (3, 4 and 5 PM) until the Golden Horseshoe is reopened.

A few "50th" symbols remain, but all the mosiacs have been removed.

The water has been mostly drained in front of the castle.

Photos of Wallland (aka Tomorrowland), including some new decorations on the expanded Sub Lagoon refurb walls.

Some Petting Zoo photos before they close next week to be converted into a Halloween Time area.

The 50th banner on the Mark Twain has been removed.

More golden things are being removed, including the Golden Jingles horse on the Carousel (they are all white agan).

Some new things on the Fantasyland Theater Stage, such as a new staircase, but pretty much they are using the old Snow White sets for the new Princess events.

And more.....:fez:

[Gone2Disneyland]

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies are back, performing in front of the Pioneer Mercantile 3 times a day (3, 4 and 5 PM) until the Golden Horseshoe is reopened.
Two things.

1. Thanks for the Billy update. Love them and I hope to catch them there in this unique format.

2. I NEVER knew that store was called the Pioneer Mercantile! I never even looked up to see that sign in your photos. :p Thanks!

[rakkwhite]

Photos from Wednesday, September 20th.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1914822
:fez:

Dumb question here... On page 11, second duck picture, is that an advertisement on the rocks underneath the ducks and water? Is it photo enhanced, or is it really there?

[Darkbeer]

Dumb question here... On page 11, second duck picture, is that an advertisement on the rocks underneath the ducks and water? Is it photo enhanced, or is it really there?

Looks like you are talking about photo 158.

The duck is sitting on a sand bag. (and there are a few sandbags in this area) The bags are not usually visable (when the water is at the normal level), and the "Advertsing" is the Sand Bag company name and info.

The photo was not enhanced.

[Darkbeer]

Photos from Friday, September 22nd...

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1922032

The Timon lot has reopened, though with a restricted height limit (13 feet, 9 inches).

FREE parking at the Pummba lot (though no tram service)

A look at the work at the Disneyland Hotel parking area next to the Bonita tower

The 50th Magical Years exhibit is partially reopened

The Frontierland bridge has been repaired, and the water has returned to the Castle Moat and other areas

The Disney Vacation Club signs in the NOS area have been fixed

A Haunted Mansion Holiday update

And more....

ENJOY:fez:

[Darkbeer]

A few new albums...

First, from Sunday, 9/24...

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1929447

Halloween decorations from Tokyo on the Tram Route from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure

More 50th symbols are going backstage

Taping of "Objectivo Fama", an show similar to American Idol on the Spanish network, Telefutura at DCA

More Billy Hill and the Hillbillies out in front of the Pioneer Mercantile

Flag Retreat

Plus more....

And from Monday, 9/25

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1933737

Some 50's in the Sunday update have been emoed (but not all)

Halloween Bunting has been placed on most of Main Street

Big Thunder Ranch is closed for the Halloween Makeover

A look at Tomorrowland, including a ride on the Autopia, and a walk thru Innoventions

The historic decoration on the Tomorrowland Terrace Stage has returned!!!!

Space Mountain is now only offering FASTPASSes on busy days (per the TIMES Guide)

The new Candy Corn "CALIFORNIA" letters in front of DCA

And more...

Plus RobsMustang sent me some photos of Monorail Blue in British Columbia, Canada where it is getting a major refurb...

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1932640

[Darkbeer]

Photos from Wednesday, 9/27

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1940744

LOTS of Halloween Time decorations are up

Port Royal refurb wall has been removed (store is still closed)

Haunted Mansion Holiday might not offer FASTPASS (based on the signage placed as of Wednesday)

SEVEN Billy's performing at one time (Great show)

Woody's Halloween Roundup signs are up

The Tomorrowland Terrace walls are down, and the new stage looks GREAT!!! (Just like the 60' :)

The Farmer's Market has reopened at DCA, with the Strips, Dips and Chips menu.

[Darkbeer]

By the way, a big THANKS goes out to Brad Kaye at Disneyland Resort Entertainment... He is the person behind bringing back the Tomorrowland Terrace Stage :fez:

[Walt'sbirthdaygirl]

Thank you DarkBeer, we're going the end of October and very excited about the Halloween decorations.

Love the shots of the Tommorowland terrace, its brings back great memories!

[chrisaustx]

A few photos from today, including the castle crowns, since they won't be up for much longer. I did get a good look at the construction project for Nemo/Monorail station. New concrete piles have been poured to support a new suspended walkway above the submarine loading area. It looks like the speed ramps will be gone for good, instead a elevated concrete ramp will get you up to the monorail platform, and will give the submarine queue more room. I was able to see inside of the Submarine show building, it is a real mess in there, it appears concrete is still being poured in the new and old show buildings.
I took some detailed photos of the pumpkin characters at the front gate, I am not too impressed.
I will be back at Disneyland tomorrow to see the Nightmare Before Christmas and the other new things that open tomorrow.

http://chrisaustx.smugmug.com/gallery/1944320

[chrisaustx]

Lots to see today at Disneyland, a media event was taking place with radio and TV stations in the area doing live broadcasts from Disneyland. Disneyland dug out the Pirates stuff from June and put it back out on main street to serve as a backdrop for the broadcasters. Pumpkins with Disney characters have been placed in the Walt and Mickey Partners statue area. Lots of photos of Haunted Mansion Holiday, little has changed from last year. Also photos of California Adventure and the Golden Screams Theater, I was told the wait was 90 min. long, but I did take photos of the characters in the queue. The Tower of Terror has also been decorated for Halloween with bats, I have photos of the bats and of a solar panel which is being used to power the lights. Some odd Tower of Terror character was walking around talking to guests, she told me is a Hollywood reporter, looking for celebrities inside of the hotel.
Well lots to see here today, I have a feeling the castle 50th decorations are coming down soon.
http://chrisaustx.smugmug.com/gallery/1947036