Disneyland 70th speculations and news

[KPeterso]

Small World was supposed to open tomorrow with the new verse. Now it is pushed back to 5/13.

Interesting - I was there on Tuesday and they were definitely running the ride. I was sitting in the area and heard the announcement about remaining seated at the end. I walked over to look and they were running boats. So definitely are doing their testing in prep to reopen. I had hoped it would be soon - I really miss that ride!

 

[joseph821]

DL is still showing July 5th as a block out date for the Plaza Inn PTN package! It is not listed as a block out on the event page. I called DL about it and they said it's likely a mistake and would eventually be fixed. That's the one date I most want to book the package. Frustrating!

Keeping checking multiple times a day. The website and App have been wonky lately.

 

[OlliePop27]

Keeping checking multiple times a day. The website and App have been wonky lately.

Thank you for the encouragement. I will keep checking a few times each day. I honestly think whoever programmed in the blockout for July 4th accidentally extended it for the 5th. I think someone at resort ops will start to wonder why no one is booking the package and they are losing out on tons of money.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Small World was supposed to open tomorrow with the new verse. Now it is pushed back to 5/13.

I am so sad. I was planning on getting my MIL on IASW with her grandsons on Mother’s Day. She hasn’t been to Disneyland since my oldest was 2 (he’s 10 now, and has a brother). But I have a great picture of them on IASW and I was hoping to recreate it. She might not come back again.

 

[DianaMB333]

Thanks, @LKing ...you do such a great job of keeping us organized! Snapped that for my phone...much easier than the app

Echo this!! Thanks! @LKing

 

[mishymouseears]

You can still watch the parade from Main Street, right? I don't think getting a dessert party or other "meal" is a requirement. I probably misunderstood your comment. I'm sorry about that. We've done a desert party @ Oogie Boogie, we sat at those high tables and my feet always fall asleep on high tops, not a big fan. It looks like you get included in the dessert party some crackers and cheese, and in a box so you can take it home if you want. Ours was straight up desserts and too many sweets at the end of a long park day, where we were already snacked out, and alcohol was included, and we don't drink, so that's a bummer. They did get us sodas, but sodas with dessert? too much. We did the World of Color at the Tratoria, and the meal was great. I got steak, and my husband got pasta, and like you are saying in your post, we had "reserved standing room." I am an old lady who tries not to use a scooter at parks. But after a 12-hour day, I needed a seat, we found a bench and asked a cast member very nicely if I could sit, and she obliged... Asking nicely usually goes very far, as long as they can accommodate. We did Hungry Bear for Fantasmic and we had great "seats" front row to Rivers of America, but the "seats" were our own bottoms, so getting up and down from the ground as a 51-year-old, out-of-shape lady is not pretty, lol! Our best "enchanting extra" was the fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, Sweets & Seats - they had a few savory items (all you could eat) and alcohol was included, but at least they had sparkling cider for the kids and adults who abstain, haha. Tinkerbell flew right over our heads, it was magical! Enchanting Extras can be pricey but for a special occasion, the seats and seats was for my birthday. I still have a list of ones I want to do at both domestic parks and probably several I would want to do at the international parks too!

 

[mishymouseears]

I am so sad. I was planning on getting my MIL on IASW with her grandsons on Mother’s Day. She hasn’t been to Disneyland since my oldest was 2 (he’s 10 now, and has a brother). But I have a great picture of them on IASW and I was hoping to recreate it. She might not come back again.

Oh shoot, that's such a bummer! I do love the idea, though!

 

[Pluto468]

I am so sad. I was planning on getting my MIL on IASW with her grandsons on Mother’s Day. She hasn’t been to Disneyland since my oldest was 2 (he’s 10 now, and has a brother). But I have a great picture of them on IASW and I was hoping to recreate it. She might not come back again.

I'm sorry. That's so disappointing. Maybe a picture of the 3 of them in front of IASW? Or sitting in the teacup that can be used for photos? Not the same, of course, but they could all be together in it.

 

[LKing]

I'm excited that the 70th celebration is almost here. I'll admit that I'm a little disappointed in the lack of variety with the decorations.

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[MonocularVision]

By the end of our June trip we will CELEBRATE HAPPY so much, we’ll be exhausted.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

I'm sorry. That's so disappointing. Maybe a picture of the 3 of them in front of IASW? Or sitting in the teacup that can be used for photos? Not the same, of course, but they could all be together in it.

That is such a great idea, thank you! I am going to try this tomorrow.

 

[LKing]

The castle in the esplanade is almost finished. At the top are flags representing each land.


There is some controversy over Walt's hairstyle and single finger point. Many feel that it looks like more like Trump than Disney.


I'll cut them some slack on the point, but the hairstyle is pretty bad.

 

[tx911]

The castle in the esplanade is almost finished. At the top are flags representing each land.
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There is some controversy over Walt's hairstyle and single finger point. Many feel that it looks like more like Trump than Disney.
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I'll cut them some slack on the point, but the hairstyle is pretty bad.
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I have to admit, it does!

 

[disneychrista]

There is some controversy over Walt's hairstyle and single finger point. Many feel that it looks like more like Trump than Disney.

I have to admit, it does!

I agree it does look more like that other guy than it does Walt.

 

[irlandaise]

I agree it does look more like that other guy than it does Walt.

How did Disney manage to screw this up? It's clear from the Partners statue (and every other image they have of Walt) that his hairline is well back on his forehead, not sticking out. Sheesh...

 

[Tinkaboo]

Well, you know...the 1-Hour Sign Company does what it can....

But, seriously, even as a young man, Walt never had hair like that...

 

[Pluto468]

Oh, man. I wonder if there's any chance they could change it. If I saw this image on a t-shirt or sign I'd wonder what guy Mickey is hanging out with. It certainly doesn't resemble Walt at all.

 

[disneychrista]

Oh, man. I wonder if there's any chance they could change it. If I saw this image on a t-shirt or sign I'd wonder what guy Mickey is hanging out with. It certainly doesn't resemble Walt at all.

I am hoping that Disney will realize the HUGE mistake here and quickly replace it. Can you imagine 18 months of going to Disneyland to be greeted by that guy with Mickey instead of Walt?

 

[JerrodDragon89]

Us Donald Duck fans have wanted More of him for year's.....I think they got the memo messed up and put the wrong Donald here, lol

 

[bluecruiser]

There is some controversy over Walt's hairstyle and single finger point. Many feel that it looks like more like Trump than Disney.

I wonder if that's some kind of Irish or Scottish flat cap on Walt's head. I searched for images of Walt wearing a cap and found a few that might match that profile. However, there were far more images of Walt wearing different hats, so I may be totally off base.