Disneyland Resort (DL, DLR, DCA) Discussion Thread

[cmplxaudI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I really never knew about the other sitting areas. I guess thats what I get for always waiting to get the standing area by the castle.

For me waiting for a show is not a big deal. Whenever I go to disneyland I just put myself in a mindset that I will have to wait in lines for something. Even if I plan out my fastpasses on a normal day between the two parks, I am bound to wait for something. Thats why I really don't see why its a big deal to have to wait for WOC. It's just another attraction. Also, Epcot closes Future World a full 2 hours before Illuminations to funnel everyone into world showcase, so I can understand why park management is considering this too.

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

^WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! Not a fair or true comparison AT ALL!!!

Yes they close certain attractions and yes they do this to try and convince people to go have dinner and watch the show but ALL the big attractions are indeed still open and some smaller ones as well!

Mission Space, Test Track, Soarin, Nemo, Spaceship Earth, etc. are ALL open till 9. It's only smaller crappier stuff like Journey, Land Boat Ride, Ellen's Lesbian Adventure, Innoventions, etc. that close at 7.

It's fine with me if they want to close some areas of Paradise Pier, but if you want to compare it to Epcot then they better leave Screamin, the mouse, and the wheel all open!

Also, to add to what Elissa just said, remember that World Showcase opens two hours LATER than Future World in the morning to help with crowd traffic.

Keep in mind that Epcot is one of the BIGGEST THEME PARKS IN THE WORLD! The size of World Showcase alone I believe is 5 times the size of DCA.

And if you've ever been to Epcot (which is odd because you say you have, but anyone who has been to Epcot should know this) that Future World and World Showcase are fairly well seperated. The closures of *some* attractions in Future World (like Elissa said, all the majors are open until the park closing) is due to the lack of crowds that go to those attractions later in the evening.

And I actually HAVE been to Epcot on very, very busy days (Christmas Week for example) where they DO keep more attractions open in Future World until the park closes if the crowd is big enough.

The reason for Future World closing some attractions early has *NOTHING* to do with Illuminations specifically. NOTHING!!! It has to do with the crowd and the need or lack thereof for attractions to remain open.

--Robb "cmplxaud is full of all sorts of wrong!" Alvey

[MechanicCan you see the donkey in my toast?]

^WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! Not a fair or true comparison AT ALL!!!

Yes they close certain attractions and yes they do this to try and convince people to go have dinner and watch the show but ALL the big attractions are indeed still open and some smaller ones as well!

Mission Space, Test Track, Soarin, Nemo, Spaceship Earth, etc. are ALL open till 9. It's only smaller crappier stuff like Journey, Land Boat Ride, Ellen's Lesbian Adventure, Innoventions, etc. that close at 7.

It's fine with me if they want to close some areas of Paradise Pier, but if you want to compare it to Epcot then they better leave Screamin, the mouse, and the wheel all open!

God, that made me laugh out loud, and I've never even been to WDW to know what you're talking about.

[cmplxaudI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Alright... I see your point. I guess I should just stop before I try and justify WOC even more, just to be proved wrong. I'm excited for WOC so thats why I'm willing to overlook all the logistical problems of the show... And to be honest... I'm usually out of DCA and into Disneyland at around 4 because I've already done everything I wanted to do. Thats why I really don't care.

[AnEscapeArtistThere is no such thing as a donkey punch.]

For some reason, call me optimistic, but I think Disney has it all figured out.

I can't believe everyones getting all worked up over nothing.

[MagicMountainManI teach at the school of donkey!]

^Well I agree, but at the same time it would kinda suck having the pier close for 2-3 hours every night just for the show. I'm really looking forward to the show but at the same time, is it really worth it/feasible to close down a third of the park for one show? IMO, no it's not. Whoever the guy is that seems to be the root of all of the problems (the one who's designing the show or whatever) I think needs to live with the fact that maybe the show isn't going to be viewed perfectly as he intended. Perhaps some lights around the back side of the pier will be dimmed and not turned off and they won't close Midway Mania. I don't think that would be that big of a deal and shouldn't really detract from the viewing of the show. I can understand them closing Screamin and the Fun Wheel, but the whole area? That's just overkill.

Oh well, we shall see what Disney really does when it opens. I for one just hope it's a good show.

[ChroniqTPR's nicest person EVAR!!!]

While there is no "designated seating area" for the Fireworks at Disneyland you ABSOULETLY CAN FIND A PLACE TO SIT DOWN AND WATCH THE FIREWORKS!!!

Robb,
You must be new to this board, because sitting is expressly banned during any fireworks or future fountain show at Disneyland. I suggest you reread chapter 6 line 3 of the Guest Right of Entry Document.



Chris Con

^ LOL!

I can understand them closing Screamin and the Fun Wheel, but the whole area? That's just overkill.

I don't even understand Screamin' and the Wheel. I mean, at a park when you only have 3 E-Ticket attractions - Soarin', Tower, and Screamin'...you don't close down 1/3 of your parks top attractions for a show. I just don't buy that.

For some reason, call me optimistic, but I think Disney has it all figured out.

Again, my comments are not only based on my personal opinions, but my personal experience.

You might be right.

But Disney has also had their share of flops over the years. Superstar Limo, Light Magic, Rocket Rods, hell you can almost consider the entire of Disney's California Adventure to be a failure.

And I'm not trying to be a pessimist on this, it's just that, if everything I've read is correct...something doesn't seem to add up.

--Robb

[ChroniqTPR's nicest person EVAR!!!]

I just both spoke with Mr. Iger and he confirmed both Mickeys Fun Wheel and California Screamin' will both be open during World of Color, but only standing will be allowed, so as not to detract from other guests' experiences.