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Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday. Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we? Remember the question?
What are the names of the hitchhiking ghosts found in The Haunted Mansion?
The answer is: Phineas, Ezra, and Gus
Congratulations to:
cameron
TinkerTerror
You did a great job this week!
And now on to today’s question:
Which attraction replaced The Country Bear Jamboree?
Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!
Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday. Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we? Remember the question?
What is the name of the ancient temple idol only found in “Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye”?
The answer is: Mara
Congratulations to:
Cheekonyourface
Alyssa Mazzera
You did a great job this week!
And now on to today’s question:
What are the names of the hitchhiking ghosts found in The Haunted Mansion?
Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!
57 years ago, Disneyland opened its gates! Thanks to Daveland, here are some photos from opening day: July 17, 1955! Enjoy!
Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday. Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we? Remember the question?
“Splash Mountain is based upon which film?”
The Answer is: Song of the South
Congratulations to:
Gabriela
Erica
Angela
Rachel
Jacob
Jim
Cameron
Brittany
Matthew
You all did a great job this week!
And now on to today’s question:
What is the name of the ancient temple idol only found in “Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye”?
Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!
Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday. Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we? Remember the question?
“Where in Disneyland can you find the item pictured below?”
The answer is: Fowler’s Inn where the Columbia docks.
Congratulations to those who got the correct answer!
And now on to today’s question:
Splash Mountain is based upon which film?
Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!
Yes, today’s Trivia Tuesday is on a Wednesday. Sorry for the delay, but here we go!
Now before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we? Remember the question?
Disney California Adventure recently opened a replica of Carthay Circle Theatre. Why is this theatre significant in Disney history?
The answer is: Carthay Circle Theatre is where Walt Disney’s first animated feature length film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered.
Congratulations to those who got the correct answer!
And now on to today’s question:
Where in Disneyland can you find the item pictured below?
Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!
A week ago, the all new Disney California Adventure opened its gates to the public!
We decided to make our way down to the park around 1am to get in line for the opening. Along with many others, we slept all night in between Disneyland and DCA. What fun is that! A Disneyland sleep over! There was a huge screen which displayed promos for the upcoming Buena Vista Street and Cars Land.
Around 8am, they finally let us in! Upon entering its gates on an overcast morning, we were treated to an incredible sight. The all new Buena Vista Street!
Buena Vista Street is a beautiful addition to Disney California Adventure with details around every corner. Whether it’s the Five & Dime store, Elias & Company, or the Chamber of Commerce building, you will be in awe.
Of course, motion is in effect in the new DCA. The Red Car Trolley made its way down the street complete with newsies singing their song. It was so fun to finally see the trolleys in action.
Near the end of Buena Vista Street, the new Storytellers statue featuring a young Walt and Mickey was finally unveiled. It’s an incredible work of art. Make sure you look all the way around the statue for the subtile details, especially on the suitcase!
Buena Vista Street ends with the new Carthay Circle Theatre which is a restaurant and lounge. Inside, I was shocked to see the amount of elegance and history. It was as if I had gone back in time to the 1930s and I was in high society, dining with the Hollywood elite. Entering Carthay Circle Theatre is one of the best examples of time travel Disney has ever given.
After walking down Buena Vista Street, we headed for Cars Land. Wow. I can’t believe the amount of detail the imagineers put into this place. It’s incredible. The best part about the new land is the mountain range. It’s shocking to believe you are in the middle of Anaheim, California with this beautiful huge mountain range. I was so surprised by the shear size and beauty of the range. I must admit that I was a bit worried that it was looking a bit flat from the areas that you could see while under construction. But boy was I wrong. I really can’t wait to go back and just look at everything.
Walking down the main street in Radiator Springs brings back memories from Disney/Pixar’s Cars. Every detail is here. Ramone’s is here. Luigi’s is here. Flo’s Cafe is here. It looks exactly like the movie and not one detail is missing.
At the end of the land is the grand new attraction, Radiator Springs Racers. This ride has the same vehicle as the cars in Epcot’s Test Track, but that’s the only similarity. You begin your journey by taking a cruise through the incredible mountain range and coming right up along side a beautiful waterfall. Soon you are in doors and parts of your favorite “Cars” moments are brought to life through the wonders of audio-animatronics. These are some of the best animatronics to date. The way they move is so fluent and natural. I couldn’t believe it. I never would have thought that bringing an animated film to life could be accomplished this well. Near the end of the interior section, you line up with another car and get ready to race. After a countdown, you are off! You are zooming through that great mountain range, making your way to the finish line. It’s awfully fun to see who is going to win. You never know who it will be. Finally, you enter Taillight Caverns and you exit your vehicle.
Radiator Springs Racers is a great E Ticket attraction. It combines thrill with detail only Disney knows how to do. The only thing that didn’t meet my expectations was Taillight Caverns. I had hoped that there would be lots of detailed caves with waterfalls that we would see on our journey. Unfortunately, the caves are only at the ride’s exit. Still, it’s a wonderful ride.
At night, a new sort of magic is in the air in Cars Land. Just like in the movie, 1950s music plays and each building’s lights come on, one at a time. It’s a special moment and the neon is remarkable. They do this every night, so be sure to be in Cars Land at dusk, right before they turn the lights on!
This is just the beginning of what’s new at Disney California Adventure. In part two, we will discuss the other new Cars Land Attractions, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Flying Tires, we will discuss a sit down dining experience at Carthay Circle Theatre, and we will also talk about the interiors of all the Buena Vista Street buildings, among other things.
Disney California Adventure has always been a great park to me. It did have its problems, but now those problems have been fixed. It is an excellent park that Disney should be proud of. Just think of the great things you can do there now. Walk down Buena Vista Street and see what Los Angeles was like to a young Walt Disney. Enjoy a delicious meal at Carthay Circle Theatre. Take flight on Luigi’s Flying Tires. Zoom through the mountains of Radiator Springs. These are just some of the things you can do at the all new DCA. I can’t wait to go back and experience it for years to come.
Remember: Keep an eye open for Part Two of our DCA Grand Re-Opening Coverage!
After a lengthy refurbishment, the Matterhorn as returned to thrill guests of the Magic Kingdom!
The biggest change were the bobsleds themselves. No longer will passengers be able to sit in the lap of a loved one. Each seat is individual now. Unfortunately, the single seats are very small. I’m only 5’10” and I had a hard time being comfortable inside. With the old bobsleds, I could extend my legs all the way. But I assume the bobsleds are safer now which is always a good thing.
Once inside the Mighty Matterhorn, you will notice an updated audio system. The roar of the abominable snowman is booming now. It really makes you fear for what you know is coming. The abominable snowman for the first time really scared me. I loved it. Also, since the audio is so loud, we can once again hear the roar throughout Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. I have always loved hearing that while walking through the park. When we see the abominable snowman himself, you will notice some lighting changes to really amplify his presence. He looks great.
Now we all know that the Matterhorn was repainted during this refurbishment and it looks amazing. This is the best I have ever seen the Matterhorn look. There are wonderful contrasts and details of snow throughout the mountain.
Now for a blast from the past! Once again, there are people scaling the mountain! It is a great sight to see these people swinging down the majestic peak. To go along with the Matterhorn climbers, there is also a yodeler! A man stands on the edge of the mountain and yodels while playing an accordion! At one point, I also saw him blow that giant horn that swiss people do. RICOLA!
So while the new bobsleds themselves are a bit of a let down, the attraction looks better than ever. It is a classic Disney attraction in every sense of the word and it really deserved this lengthy refurbishment. With the return of the climbers and yodelers, the Matterhorn is really back as the king of the Disneyland Mountain Range!
Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday. Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we? Remember the question?
Which famous song writing team received a window dedicated to them on Main Street back in 2010?
The answer is: The Sherman Brothers!
And do you remember the bonus question?
Which famous Los Angeles landmark houses a replica of the song writing team’s Main Street window?
The answer is: The Magic Castle!
Congratulations to Cheekonyourface and whoever else got the correct answer!
And now on to today’s question:
Disney California Adventure recently opened a replica of Carthay Circle Theatre. Why is this theatre significant in Disney history?
Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!
Here I have compiled some of the videos I took this past weekend. More to come but thought I would share!
Here we see a DCA Cast Member doing his best impression of this classic Twilight Zone character:
Here we see the nightly lighting ceremony at Cars Land inside Disney California Adventure Park. True to the movie, even down to the 3rd light flashing slower than the others!
This is a full ride-thru on the Red Car Trolley from the Tower station to the Buena Vista Street station by way for Carthay Circle. This park looks truly amazing lit up at night!