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AVP
06-15-2017, 09:04 AM
Disneyland will celebrate its anniversary on July 17 with the return of Fantasmic, according to an announcement just made on the Disney Parks Blog (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/06/classics-come-back-to-disneyland-park-this-summer-with-the-return-of-fantasmic-rivers-of-america-and-disneyland-railroad/).


This summer, iconic Disneyland park (https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0002) attractions make their return with the reopening of “Fantasmic! (https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/fantasmic/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0003),” the Rivers of America attractions and the Disneyland Railroad (https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/disneyland-railroad/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0007). We know these classic attractions – many of which have delighted guests since the park’s opening day – are very special to Disneyland park fans, and we are excited to celebrate their return.

For 25 years, “Fantasmic!” has taken Disneyland park guests on a journey into Mickey Mouse’s (http://mickey.disney.com/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0008) imagination, and its return on July 17 – in celebration of the park’s 62nd anniversary – will bring new magic to this beloved nighttime spectacular! The treasured Disneyland park experience guests have loved for years, complete with its original fanfare and theme song, will be taken to brilliant new heights. New mist screens will combine with innovative, state-of-the-art projection technology for brighter and more vibrant visuals than ever before, and the show will feature new scenes inspired by Disney animated classics such as “Aladdin (http://movies.disney.com/aladdin?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0009)” and “The Lion King (http://movies.disney.com/the-lion-king?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0010).”


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Also this summer, the classic Rivers of America attractions will reopen, starting with Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island (https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/pirates-lair-on-tom-sawyer-island/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0011) this Friday, June 16, followed by Mark Twain Riverboat (https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/mark-twain-riverboat/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0012), Sailing Ship Columbia (https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/sailing-ship-columbia/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0013) and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes (https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/davy-crocketts-explorer-canoes/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q3ClassicsComeBacktoDisneylandParkthisSummer withtheReturnofFantasmicRiversofAmericaDisneylandR ailroad0014) on July 29. For decades, guests have traveled the landscapes inspired by four of America’s majestic rivers: the Mississippi, the Columbia, the Missouri and the Rio Grande; each carefully recreated, complete with indigenous rock formations, natural forests and wildlife. The return of these watercraft will bring even more breathtaking views for guests to discover, including an enhanced adventure featuring the new Columbia Gorge section, highlighted by five picturesque waterfalls. Last year, we shared the artist’s rendering above, courtesy of Walt Disney Imagineering, showing the gorgeous new north bank of the Rivers of America, which will feature a beautiful new waterfront.


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This new waterfront will also include several elevated trestles over which the Disneyland Railroad will travel when it reopens along with the Rivers of America attractions on July 29. An icon for more than 60 years, the Disneyland Railroad holds a special place in the hearts of our guests, and we are excited to take them on the grand circle tour of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom once again. This classic experience will also feature new and enhanced adventures! For the very first time, the Disneyland Railroad will make a left-hand turn to continue around Disneyland park, and I’m excited to tell you that Walt Disney’s legendary dioramas of the Grand Canyon and Primeval World have been carefully restored to their original splendor, with a bit of new magic added to both!


Don’t miss this iconic summer as some of your favorite attractions return to Disneyland park.

olegc
06-15-2017, 09:12 AM
It would be great to have a review of the fastpass options and I wonder if meals will come back in time for this.

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Berry Princess
06-15-2017, 02:51 PM
Just saw it on the news as well. I figured it would be around that time after one of the engineers and a conductor said July. Surprised the island is opening up this weekend but glad it will be. I think the way it seems to be opening in phases its a good idea.

I was reading the comments on the blog and had a good laugh at those begging them to open the railroad sooner because they were going to be there before it for D23.

Tdavis
06-15-2017, 03:26 PM
Im just glad it should be up for september 😏

olegc
07-06-2017, 12:00 PM
I received an email that Dining Packages for Fantasmic! are available. Blue Bayou - $65/$25 and River Belle Terrace $45/$25 (adults/kids). Three course pre-set menu.

Grab and Go now at Hungry Bear $29.99/$19.99 (specific menu)

THe Dining page on the website has reservations. It appears that MSEP and Blue Bayou are offered at the same time. (at least for July 18th it is).
MSEP on the go still offered at Aladdin.

disneyland addict13
07-15-2017, 05:37 PM
Footage of the new show which debuts tonight! Warner: spoilers ahead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3wV79bS5VM

Dave1313
07-15-2017, 06:07 PM
Footage of the new show which debuts tonight! Warner: spoilers ahead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3wV79bS5VM

Thanks for posting the link!

I like most of what I saw, but I will say I'm a little torn about the projections on the building. Just because that's now a technology they have made great advancements recently, does it mean it needs to be part of every single show? I don't want to judge it too harshly before seeing the show in person, but I feel Fantasmic could probably do without that element. Just IMO. Obviously the water screen projections are a key part of the show, so I have no problem with any updates in that regard.

It's still going to be awesome to see the show return, and still better than the DHS version (again, IMO). Maybe I'm feeling that due to being more recently in FL than CA. In FL it's in the fireworks at MK, the Star Wars fireworks at DHS and very similar effects are on the Tree of Life. I guess at DL, maybe the only other show that does this is the Castle show with fireworks?

It's great that they managed to open 2 days early so all the D23 participants can try to see the updated show while they are in town.

olegc
07-16-2017, 07:24 AM
I watched a full video from last night. My comments are that some of the additions are good but it seems every new set of changes brings the same character set to the show. WoC, Dland Forever, etc. I guess u could say it's the modern era set but there are so many different entertainment offerings you'd think they could sprinkle older ones around more often (and not just the 5 second image). I have other comments too about changed elements but done have spoiler-block capabilities in Tapatalk so maybe later.

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sjhanksaz
07-24-2017, 03:21 PM
Do you think they will run it every day through Aug?

tea4two
07-24-2017, 07:58 PM
I you look at the DLR entertainment schedule, F! stops running every night after 8/27, going to weekends only. Of course, Labor Day Weekend includes the Monday, too.

sjhanksaz
07-25-2017, 06:29 AM
prrrrrrrrrrfect

kaybee2
08-08-2017, 12:59 PM
Where is the FastPass distribution for Fantasmic taking place? Is it on the Big Thunder Trail as anticipated?

Malcon10t
08-10-2017, 12:07 PM
When we saw it a week ago, it was sort of across from The Golden Horseshoe.

cstephens
08-11-2017, 08:55 AM
When we saw it a week ago, it was sort of across from The Golden Horseshoe.

Yeah, when I saw it, the machines were kind of between the petrified tree and the loading dock for Columbia / Twain.