Walt Disney World and Disneyland(s) Discussion

[Coheteboy]

Does anyone have a clear photo of the small scene at the entrance for Pirates of the Caribbean from Disneyland? It's a small sand bar that the boats float by with a treasure chest, map and pirate flag. Any help appreciated!

Sean

I haven't taken a pic of that in a while but can attempt next time.

Quick google search found this... is there anything specific you're trying to get?

 

[SpaceCrawler]

Thanks, yeah I saw that but from what I read that's Disneyworld (and I heard there were differences, but maybe not?). Not really looking for anything specific, just need to know what it looks like now at Disneyland.

Also would be interested to know what it looked liked when it first opened and/or in the early years.

Sean

 

[Coheteboy]

Thanks, yeah I saw that but from what I read that's Disneyworld (and I heard there were differences, but maybe not?). Not really looking for anything specific, just need to know what it looks like now at Disneyland.

Also would be interested to know what it looked liked when it first opened and/or in the early years.

Sean

I don't believe Disney World has that scene. If you open that image in a new window, it says "California" in the web address.

 

[SpaceCrawler]

I see. I found a nearly identical photo online and that said it was from Disneyworld, but maybe whoever posted it was wrong. I've never been to DW so I wasn't certain of the differences. Thanks for the info and photo!

Sean

 

[cokebabies]

Yeah, that picture is 100% from DLR.

 

[Coheteboy]

More pics from Springfield! In no particular order...

Inside Krusty Burger

All the cool Krusty memorabilia is upstairs in the seating area. Springfield was built upwards to hide Hogsmeade from view.

 

[Coheteboy]

Inside Moe's Tavern. When it comes to Moe's, I definitely prefer the layout and exterior of the Orlando version, which is both truer to scale and layout. There's a much longer bar area and only two ins and outs... rather than four, making Hollywood Moe's a section with too much foot traffic.

And the interior of Cletus' Chicken Shack. The Chicken Shack is next to Moe's is next to Krusty Burger.. Cletus and Krusty are separate quick serve locations, not the food court style you have in Orlando. You can order Duff and Flaming Moe at both eating locations.

Luigi's Pizza

Lard Lad Donuts

Phineas Q Butterfats

 

[Coheteboy]

Duff Brewery Beer Garden at night

Fortunately the hospital isn't too far away from Lard Lad Donuts and Krusty Burger

At the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant...

You can push the button

And see the reactor light up and make noises and rumble (not pictured: smoke also comes out on top of the building)

Homer and family still meet in front of Kwik-E-Mart

Patty & Selma at the DMV window

That does it for now on Springfield USA

 

[Coheteboy]

Alright... time to catch up on 4 months of Disneyland photos!

first up is their version of FROZEN FUN that is also at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Located in Hollywood Land, they built a temporary attraction called Olaf's Snow Fest.

It's where kids can meet Olaf and play in the snow.

I was surprised at how well thought out it was.

There's food stands (no beer)

There's live music (2-3 different acts by my count)

There's also a stage musical that I haven't brought myself to do... but since this is a limited thing maybe i'll force myself to do it soon.

At night, it becomes FREEZE THE NIGHT.

 

[Sidewinder]

I was at Epcot last Friday and Captain EO has been closed down.


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[Gruson]

Any word on when Disney may add more Star Wars, Frozen, or Marvel rides an attractions?

 

[Sidewinder]

I remember reading not long ago that there will be a Frozen ride made in the Norway section in Epcot.

Haven't heard anything about new Marvel rides, seeing as Universal still have quite a few in their Marvel section. I don't know whether they will be able to keep these or have to rebadge them to something else once their license expires.

I've heard rumours about a Star Wars Disney Park, but I don't know if that will ever happen. I think they should just make Hollywood Studios mainly Star Wars because imo that is the worst park out of the four. The rides are very dated and the shows are as well. It does seem like they got rid of the Backlot tour ride for a new Frozen attraction, but I didn't go on it, so I'm not sure what it is exactly.

With Shanghai Disney World opening next year, they're probably putting all their money into that right now lol


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[Coheteboy]

Frozen is replacing Norway's Maelstrom. That is officially happening and in the process of happening. That should open early next year.

Marvel is not happening at Walt Disney World but there are talks about adding a Marvel area to California Adventure.

Star Wars is definitely on the table for all parks and while I'd prefer it go to Florida first (they need it more), it may happen to Disneyland first and there are rumors that the land will take over Mickey's Toon Town.

This might be good news to many who don't like Toon Town (what's the matter with toon town? every joe loves toon town!) but Toon Town at Disneyland closes at 8pm every day. It's cleared out for safety reasons as the fireworks are fired right behind that land and they don't want to be held accountable if anyone is injured by the falling ashes. So that location for a land is not my first pick.


D23 Expo (disney convention) is happening in August. Expect ANY announcements if any to happen then.

 

[Coheteboy]

Star Wars Celebration was last week... Disney Parks had a panel showing off the new stuff for Star Wars Celebration...

There's an article with some pics of what they're selling. I picked up all the new Droid Factory and Chief Chirpa at Disneyland already.

https://www.endorexpress.net/2015/04/swca-disney-parks-star-wars-merchandise-panel/

 

[Sidewinder]

I don't know if I like all the Disney character/Star Wars crossovers that much. They make Star Wars a lot more kiddie than it used to be.

 

[Coheteboy]

I don't know if I like all the Disney character/Star Wars crossovers that much. They make Star Wars a lot more kiddie than it used to be.

Well those figures are coming to an end, with the exception of the plush dolls. So you kind of get your wish. Same with the Cars Mashups too.

 

[cokebabies]

I actually really like almost all of the Disney / SW crossover stuff. I may not be interested in buying, but I always think it looks interesting on the shelf.

But pun or not, that Cars car in carbonite is stupid as hell.

 

[Coheteboy]

I actually really like almost all of the Disney / SW crossover stuff. I may not be interested in buying, but I always think it looks interesting on the shelf.

But pun or not, that Cars car in carbonite is stupid as hell.

I like playing with the ideas of mashups, but the Disney ones need a little bit more thought for my tastes. Chip n Dale as Ewoks are great. Donald as Stormtrooper and Darth Maul and Han Solo... not so much. Goofy as Jar Jar, Chewbacca, C-3PO, Darth Vader... same thing. It's lazy.

Scrooge McDuck should be Yoda perhaps... not Stitch, who is also the Emperor. One character per character would be my rule if they redo this.

 

[Bradysd]

Frozen is replacing Norway's Maelstrom. That is officially happening and in the process of happening. That should open early next year.

Marvel is not happening at Walt Disney World but there are talks about adding a Marvel area to California Adventure.

Star Wars is definitely on the table for all parks and while I'd prefer it go to Florida first (they need it more), it may happen to Disneyland first and there are rumors that the land will take over Mickey's Toon Town.

This might be good news to many who don't like Toon Town (what's the matter with toon town? every joe loves toon town!) but Toon Town at Disneyland closes at 8pm every day. It's cleared out for safety reasons as the fireworks are fired right behind that land and they don't want to be held accountable if anyone is injured by the falling ashes. So that location for a land is not my first pick.


D23 Expo (disney convention) is happening in August. Expect ANY announcements if any to happen then.

I think star wars taking over toon town would work if they simply just use the area for the show buildings. Meaning the lines for the rides start somewhere else (fantasyland or tomorrowland) and end up back there and everything is indoors. That's how Indiana Jones is setup. That would prevent having to close the area early for the fireworks. It would be sad to loose roger rabbit though.

But at Hollywood Studios they could really go all out there and do something really expansive and amazing.

 

[UK Collector]

Does anyone here collect/display maps/guides from the parks?

I never used to bother as a kid, but as an adult I always make a point of keeping my tickets and a pristine map. Right now they are just in boxes, but would be good to get an idea of what to do with them.

We went to Japan a couple of weeks back (photos to follow one day), and they sold a sort of map folder that I thought was very nice. Not sure if the other parks do this and I hadn't noticed?