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Darkbeer
04-02-2006, 06:50 AM
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1326599

Comments and tidbits of news, much of which comes from the latest Cast Member Reference Guide.

Saturday, the crowds at the DLR were lighter than the current normal weekend day. The forecasted rain was one reason. Also, it seems that the "Mini Gay Day" was lightly attended (much smaller than the crowds the have in October).

They have brought out an old horse drawn vehicle that was used on Main Street close to 50th years ago, and sits where they stagecoach used to be next to the Petting Zoo.

Cafe Orleans is scheduled to reopen as a table service restaurant on June 9th.

Annual Pass Processing news.

First off, the Bank of Main Street opens at Rope Drop (1/2 hour prior to the official Park Opening) until one hour past closing time.

And a second location (Satellite) will open this Friday, April 7th. The Plaza Pavillion will offer AP processing from 10 AM to 7 PM daily. This location will be in addition to the Bank of Main Street. While not mentioned, I presume this will remain open thru the end of Easter Break (April 23rd).

Mickey's Halloween Treat will return in 2006, as Cast Members will be able to purchase tickets for the event starting Monday. (No list of dates was mentioned).

FYI, the Cove Bar is open 7 days a week, The Bar opens at Noon Friday thru Sunday, but at 2:30 PM Monday thru Thursday. The Bar has last call about 1/2 hour prior to park closing.

BQ2
04-02-2006, 07:03 AM
Thanks for the update DB. It feels like we were there!!
BQ

barely
04-02-2006, 10:02 AM
Thanks for some more great photos, Darkbeer. And I REALLY look forward to your updates. Your time invested is much appreciated by many, I'm sure!

SeansMom
04-02-2006, 10:17 AM
"They have brought out an old horse drawn vehicle that was used on Main Street close to 50th years ago, and sits where they stagecoach used to be next to the Petting Zoo."

What a wonderful addition!

So how's Fantasyland looking these days? Have you ventured over lately?

Opus1guy
04-02-2006, 12:34 PM
They have brought out an old horse drawn vehicle that was used on Main Street close to 50th years ago, and sits where they stagecoach used to be next to the Petting Zoo.

As of a few years ago when I was backstage by the Pony Farm, this beautiful old Opening Day (though it may have been built before 1955) Stagecoach...

http://members.aol.com/opus1guy/uploads/oldDLcoach.jpg

...was still back there gathering dust. Wish they'd clean her up and put her out on display too!

There used to also be the huge real steam calliope horse-drawn wagon that played in the parade on Opening Day and on Disneyland's 25th Anniversary, that I'd like to see again. It was truly beautiful. A work of art. Heard they shipped it off to Walt Disney World for some reason at one point. Don't know if she ever made it back home.

Crazy4DL
04-02-2006, 09:08 PM
Those pictures of the Princesses with that extra little princess were adorable! thanks for sharing. :)

I Heart Disneyland!
04-02-2006, 09:53 PM
As always, thanks Darkbeer for the great photos and info!

MammaSilva
04-02-2006, 09:53 PM
As of a few years ago when I was backstage by the Pony Farm, this beautiful old Opening Day (though it may have been built before 1955) Stagecoach...

http://members.aol.com/opus1guy/uploads/oldDLcoach.jpg

...was still back there gathering dust. Wish they'd clean her up and put her out on display too!


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Oh wow Opus1guy....how fun is this pic :D


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c380/mammasilva/th_6a5cffcc.jpg (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c380/mammasilva/6a5cffcc.jpg)

I Heart Disneyland!
04-02-2006, 09:55 PM
Oh wow Opus1guy....how fun is this pic :D


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c380/mammasilva/th_6a5cffcc.jpg (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c380/mammasilva/6a5cffcc.jpg)

Who is that mamma???

MammaSilva
04-02-2006, 09:56 PM
Me on the left, at about 4 years old, my younger sis on the right at around 2 years old.

Crazy4DL
04-02-2006, 10:32 PM
Me on the left, at about 4 years old, my younger sis on the right at around 2 years old.

omgoodness! if that isn't cute! You as your tiny little self on the stage coach in Opus's picture! :)

Cherene
04-02-2006, 11:15 PM
My dd would love to have a story time with all of the princesses. Is that a daily occurance? And also is that on main street near the front tunnel? Sorry I don't know that that area is called.

Last year she dressed as Snow White to meet her FAVORITE princess at the time. We got the cuteste photos of the two of them together. I know she would enjoy this just as much.

Opus1guy
04-02-2006, 11:43 PM
Oh wow Opus1guy....how fun is this pic :D

That pic is totally fun!

:)

twist1980
04-03-2006, 11:43 AM
Great pictures Darkbeer! I'm so glad that I've got eyes at the park when I'm not there! :)

And MammaSilva, that picture is adorable! Love it!

tinksmom
04-03-2006, 03:15 PM
Is Cove bar adult only?

Darkbeer
04-03-2006, 04:49 PM
Is Cove bar adult only?

NO, all ages can enter and sit at any of the tables.

The Adult only rules, you must be 21 or older with proper ID to sit at the bar, and/or to drink alcoholic beverages.

The Cove Bar has plenty of food choices, along with sodas and non-alcoholic drinks.

tinksmom
04-03-2006, 07:30 PM
NO, all ages can enter and sit at any of the tables.

The Adult only rules, you must be 21 or older with proper ID to sit at the bar, and/or to drink alcoholic beverages.

The Cove Bar has plenty of food choices, along with sodas and non-alcoholic drinks.

Thanks

kimc0486
04-03-2006, 07:42 PM
What is the other construction project going on in Tomorrow Land between what it seems Space Mountain and Innovations, I always read the weekly updates, did I miss something going on?!? :confused: Thanks!

Darkbeer
04-03-2006, 07:57 PM
It is a reworking of the Club Buzz area, to add more seating on the south end for the folks who want to eat.

After Labor Day, some of the north side of the Club Buzz area will be lost due to the construction of the new Finding Nemo queue area. So they are moving seating now, before Summer, so in September, they can start right away by removing some of the seating area.

TowerofTerror
04-03-2006, 08:56 PM
thanks for your updates you provide on here darkbeer I enjoy them each week.

Mox
04-03-2006, 09:23 PM
As of a few years ago when I was backstage by the Pony Farm, this beautiful old Opening Day (though it may have been built before 1955) Stagecoach...

http://members.aol.com/opus1guy/uploads/oldDLcoach.jpg

...was still back there gathering dust. Wish they'd clean her up and put her out on display too!They did a couple of years ago. It sat out in front of Big Thunder for awhile when it was closed due to the fatal accident.

From the Nov. 3, 2003 DL Update (http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=dl031103xx):
http://www.mpimages.net/dlr/compressed/Disneyland/Frontierland/DLStagecoach-103003-AVP.jpg

Opus1guy
04-04-2006, 10:07 AM
They did a couple of years ago. It sat out in front of Big Thunder for awhile when it was closed due to the fatal accident.

Thanks! She's a beauty!