It’s now been reported that the new Indy show that is being performed in the Aladdin’s Oasis venue is set to have a few subtle changes. Though people seem to be loving the new show (especially smaller children who often get to participate in the show itself), Disney has decided to tone it down a little bit. They are saying that it is planned to remove several of the direct hit punches that Indy gives during the show. The reason is probably different than what you are thinking though. Audiences are loving the combat and exciting stunts, what seems to bug people is when Indy gives a direct punch to the bad guy (who happens to be a woman in this small scale show). People don’t like the fact that a woman is getting punched by a man right there in front of their kids. “There are things that can happen in a movie that just shouldn’t happen in a theme park,” says Glenn Kelman, Director of the show. What are your thoughts? Head on over to the message boards to share your opinion!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
(source)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

Not much has been heard about the new monorails at Disneyland lately. I think the Big D is disturbed by how long it is taking them to get the new trains up, the first of the 3 was supposed to launch as early as Memorial Day weekend this year. As of right now, the red train is still going around the track during the daytime getting adjustments and being tested. They have also finally put the blue train on the tracks, though it seems to be doing nightly test runs and adjustments. Currently at the resort you will see the red during the day with no passengers, the old purple one with passengers, and you may get lucky and spot the blue one at night. There has been no announced date for the delivery of the last remaining new monorail for the resort which will be orange in color. More as we get it…

.
.
(source 1/2)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

More plans for the complete makeover of Disney’s California Adventure have been showing up recently. LA Times is reporting that the Orange Stinger is in for a “re-theme”. Apparently the giant orange will be replaced with a Victorian style building similar to that of the new Toy Story ride at the other end of the pier. It is believed that the new ride will be called “The Silly Symphonies Swings” and be themed based on the old Disney Cartoons called Silly Symphonies. It’s looking like there will be smoke effects, an orchestrated score to go along with it, and a Mickey Mouse as conductor probably looking like he first did when he went from black and white to color.

Fans will probably have mixed feelings on this one. The few things that people think about when they think California Adventure are the big letters out front of the entry gate, the Mickey Mouse loop in California Screaming, the big ferris wheel, and the orange. This could either be a mistake taking away a symbol of the park or a great thing making the park feel new and updated.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
(source)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

We recently had the chance to ride the new Toy Story Midway Mania ride at Disney’s California Adventure. Click HERE for our complete Picture Update on the ride! We did not take any pictures of inside the ride itself as to not spoil anything, but there is plenty here to satisfy you until you get a chance to ride the ride yourself. This ride is an awesome addition to the park. It’s one of the best rides I have been on in a while! OK enough of the words, on to the pictures!

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

In the Disneyland Resort Backstage Pass magazine mailed to annual passholders Disney has confirmed that you will be able to catch the 3 foot tall remote controlled Wall-E roaming California Adventure soon! “Be sure to keep your Visual Input Devices (also known as ‘eyes’) peeled as you play in the park this summer… You might just catch a glimpse of the newest Pixar pal mingling with our human guests. Of course, Wall-E’s in-park appearances are subject to change without notice.” The LA Times is reporting that you shouldn’t expect to see the robot until well after Wall-E hits theaters on June 27th.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
(source)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

We were able to snap a few shots of some interested construction walls at the Disneyland Resort last weekend. These photos are of the back side of the castle in the corner where the entrance of the old Sleeping Beauty Walkthrough was. The rumor is that this attraction will finally re-open around the same time that the new Sleeping Beauty 2 Disk DVD gets released on October 7th, 2008. Here are the pictures we took of the walls:

On a side note, Miceage has a new picture update with similar pictures of the walls and MANY more pics from around the parks, definitely check this one out if you love the picture updates!

.

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

It has been confirmed (kind of) that Star Tours is going to be re-done. In an article/interview done with Hayden Landis, it is stated that his next project will be the Star Tours re-make. Don’t recognize the name? He was the Computer Graphics Supervisor for the new Indiana Jones movie. The Indy films are made by Lucasfilm (same people who did Star Wars). The article was mainly about his experience with Kingom of the Crystal Skull, but at the bottom in the last paragraph it says this:

“Next up for Landis is another nostalgia-oriented project–a redo of the Star Tours ride at Disneyland. The big question…will Captain EO make a comeback?”

For those unfamiliar with this ongoing rumor, they apparently have planned a new movie for the ride that is in 3D. You would wear glasses similar to many of the other 3D attractions in Disney Parks. Nobody is sure if they will refurb the actual vehicles or not at this point. Let’s cross our fingers because this ride needs a major update!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
(source)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

Ever thought it would be so much fun being a character at Disneyland? Ever wonder what it would actually be like? What about the rules and regulations that the Cast Members have to follow? Well, recently an article was published in LA Mag about this very topic. The article talks about the audition process, rules while in character, rules while OUT of character, reasons you could get fired, and much more. Here is just a small excerpt:

“What people typically get suspended or fired for is a hugely flawed point system. If you’re part-time and you build up 24 points, you can be fired. Points come from things like clocking in late—even only a minute late. That’s one-and-a-half points on your record. You call in sick the day of work? Three points.

I was driving from L.A. and traffic in the morning was awful, so I started coming in at six because I was so worried about being late. I’d arrive early, get breakfast, and then forget to clock in on time. I never heard anything about it until seven months later, on a day when I actually was late and they told me I had 23 points. At that time I was working five days a week. Now every day I had to worry about hitting that clock because I was up for being fired if I missed it.”

Check out the article for much more!
.
(source)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

There is an awesome collection of pictures showing the new Indiana Jones stuff in Adventureland at MintCrocodile’s SmugMug Page. We’ve included the best pics below, make sure to check out the original gallery for many more! Also, check out the bottom of this post for some video from OC Register.

(source 1/2)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.

In an email that we got this morning from the Disneyland Resort News Newsroom several things have been confirmed that we had previously reported as rumors. Finally a legit source! Here is what to expect announced by Disney itself:

“• Random Acts of Indy – In the crowded streets of exotic Adventureland, guests never know when Indiana Jones might make an appearance. It could be in their midst, perhaps it will be high overhead, or even right next to them as Indy dashes by. But look fast, because Indy’s never in one place for long, especially when he’s being pursued by sinister villains!

• New Indy Photo Location – Guests can boast to their friends back home that they outran a giant rolling boulder just like Indy himself - and then they can prove it with photographic evidence.”

So starting tomorrow get ready for some awesome Indy action. If you happen to catch a glimpse be sure to report back and send in some pictures!

(source)

Posted By Ryan | Discuss On Message Boards——>

.