Disneyland hotel upgrades

[mardonna]

I saw that they have completed the hotel remodel on rooms, they are great have stayed in them....just curious as to photos and information on the pool and splash area that is supposed to be done along with new restaurants.....let me know what information anyone has....

 

[skiingfast]

The DLH rooms are not done, but the rest of the old rooms are in transition.

For picures of the pool look at this link about 4/5 down below the DCA pictures.

http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/da...llboards-paradise-marys-world-color-more.html

For plans and information on what is being done on the DLH grounds take a look at this thread.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2474888

 

[mardonna]

Okay....so now I am confused......i went to the link above and I can't seem to figure out where they are with everything......here is the information I received in an email from mousesavers.....It says phase 1 of renovations will be done in summer....but what date.....when I visited the resort in the spring....2 and 1/2 tours were done so I am assuming the rooms must be close to being done....the pool we used was th existing pool.....but it says a new pool and splash area will be open...where would that be? Anyone have insight?

Premieres of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, Star Tours and Little Mermaid Attractions And More at This Year’s Soundsational Summer
Disney excitement of all kinds – from under the sea, to down Main Street, U.S.A., and to a galaxy far, far away – arrives at Disneyland Resort in summer 2011. Several highly anticipated attractions and entertainment experiences will make their debuts, enhancing all the fun and adventure that create memories for guests throughout the year at the Disneyland Resort. Highlights of this Soundsational Summer include the latest milestone in the expansion of Disney California Adventure park, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, plus the sensational new 3D excursions of Star Tours and the exciting new Mickey’s Soundsational Parade in Disneyland park.

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure – The adventures of Ariel will unfold in colorful scenes filled with Audio-Animatronics characters and memorable music from the Disney animated motion picture hit The Little Mermaid when this modern version of the classic Disney “dark ride” premieres in Disney California Adventure on Friday, June 3. The attraction brings the popular motion picture to life in magnificent scenes where guests will sing along with Sebastian and friends, keep an eye out for the evil Ursula, and experience the romance of Ariel and Eric. Special effects will transport guests “under the sea,” taking them into Ariel’s world in ways never before seen.

Star Tours - The Adventures Continue – Guests will never know where the Force might take them as they embark on thrilling new Star Tours journeys, now enhanced with the breathtaking immersion of 3D. Premiering Friday, June 3, in Disneyland Tomorrowland, the new journeys will feature more than 50 different story combinations, bridging that “long, long time ago” between the two Star Wars trilogies. At the bustling new Spaceport where droids run the show and excursions to the stars are advertised overhead, eager travelers will board fully reimagined Starspeeders for interstellar treks to Coruscant, Hoth, Naboo and many more destinations in the Star Wars galaxy. In the course of their adventures, voyagers will encounter characters from the Star Wars movies, some of them making their first appearances in the refreshed attraction.

Mickey’s Soundsational Parade– Explosions of dynamic rhythm and bold percussion will accompany beloved Disney characters as they stomp and strut along Main Street, U.S.A., in the new Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, premiering Friday, May 27. The parade brings characters and melodies from Disney films to life with a syncopated drum line, flashing cymbals and more than 90 performers, as Mickey Mouse and his pals get the Disneyland crowd into the beat of this giant jam session. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade features nine parade floats, each designed in the style of a children’s “pop-up” storybook with eye-catching visuals and whimsical details.

Also at Disney California Adventure:

Goofy’s Sky School – Joining the fun along Paradise Pier beginning June 3, this coaster attraction is inspired by the classic Goofy How-to shorts of the 1940s and 1950s as well as the cartoon short Goofy’s Glider. The theme is a flying academy with your pal Goofy as the wacky instructor. Guests will enjoy all the dips, twists and thrills as Goofy tries to teach a group of novice pilots how to soar through the sky.

Disney Junior – Live on Stage!–Jake and the Never Land Pirates are now appearing at Disney California Adventure as part of Disney Junior - Live on Stage!– a theme park show that is a favorite of young guests. Co-starring in the production are characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny and Little Einsteins - other shows that are part of the Disney Junior schedule on Disney Channel. Children and families are invited to dance and sing along as Disney Junior--Live on Stage! is presented several times daily.

Paradise Pier - New restaurants, shops and attractions will open this summer as Paradise Pier completes its transformation into a vintage beachside playland. New dining locations will include Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pasta and Pizza. The popular Corn Dog Castle returns, along with Seaside Souvenirs (formerly Souvenir 66), a restyled merchandise location. These additions will be adjacent to the new Goofy’s Sky School and Little Mermaid attractions.

At the Disneyland Hotel:

Disneyland Hotel Enhancements - Phase One renovations at the Disneyland Hotel will be completed in time for summer 2011, including new décor in the rooms, a new pool-and-slide water play area, and three new themed suites - Fantasy, Big Thunder and Adventureland - joining the existing Mickey Mouse and Pirates suites. Also opening this summer will be the poolside Tangaroa Terrace restaurant and Trader Sam’s bar, inspired by classic features found in Adventureland in Disneyland. Phase Two renovations, scheduled to open in the fall, will include enhancements to the existing pool, the main lobby, the porte-cochere and the façade of the hotel convention center.
New Disneyland Hotel Restaurant Menus
The new Disneyland Hotel restaurants, Tangaroa Terrace – Casual Island Dining and Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki Bar, will open on May 25. Here’s a peek at what you will see and taste.

Tangaroa Terrace – Casual Island Dining will feature a tropical setting complete with tiki torches and island music setting the stage for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can start the day with signature breakfast items such as French toast with bacon and warm banana-caramel sauce and grilled cinnamon-spice oatmeal with island fruit.

For lunch and dinner, Tangaroa Terrace will offer a 1/3-pound Angus Hawaiian cheeseburger with teriyaki sauce, bacon, grilled pineapple, Havarti, tomato and lettuce burger on a multi-grain bun. For the health conscious, the Asian chicken salad has lots of greens (lettuce, cabbage, carrots, sweet peppers and cucumbers) with chicken breast, cashews and rice noodles in a sesame vinaigrette. The Kalua pork flatbread is topped with pulled pork, barbecue sauce, red onion and fresh cilantro.

Every evening, a different “Island Plate Dinner” will be on the menu. Look for miso-crusted salmon, tamarind-glazed pork shanks or panko-crusted chicken, each served with jasmine rice, panko-crusted long beans and green papaya slaw.

If you are in a hurry, a “Grab ‘n Go” selection includes yogurt parfait with tropical fruits and house-made granola, a tropical fruit plate, house-made pastries, sandwiches, veggie with dips, a sweet potato cake with guava cream cheese icing, pineapple-lilikoi pie, and “Trader Sam’s Dessert Flight” with pineapple upside-down cake, layered passion fruit with pineapple-coconut crème and chocolate coffee cake.

Trader Sam’s—Enchanted Tiki Bar is adjacent to Tangaroa Terrace and will offer substantial “bar food” such as sweet ‘n spicy Asian wings, chicken lettuce wraps, panko-crusted Chinese long beans with Sriracha mayo, tamarind-glazed pork shanks with green papaya slaw and ahi poke (sushi-grade tuna) with avocado, green onion and crispy wontons.

Don’t miss the vintage island cocktails in kitschy glassware. How about Krakatoa Punch with reserve aged rum, light rum, tropical juices, almond syrup and hibiscus grenadine? Or Uh Oa!, with light rum, spiced rum, guava, orange, passion fruit, grapefruit, fresh lime juice and cinnamon? Serious rum lovers will want to try the HippopotoMai Tai with two shots of light and dark rums, orange curacao, almond syrup, organic agave nectar and fresh lime juice. The non-alcoholic Schweitzer Falls is a refreshing blend of pineapple, guava, orange and passion fruit juices with all-spice syrup and a splash of Sprite.

 

[skiingfast]

It's real simple.

Hotel construction is in the final of 3 towers. Right Now.

Pool look in this limp at the aerial view. Everything South East of the old pool, the ameba shaped on will be new planned to open about a week from today.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/disneyland-hotel-makeover/

 

[mardonna]

Thanks.....I got it.....the new monorail slide pool thing is all going to open next week....that should be nice.....I was in that tour and saw them working on it....The Disneyland hotel is going to gibe Grand Californian and run for their money....

 

[melancholywings]

I can not wait to eat that angus cheeseburger. It sounds soooo yummy.