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Refurb/Closure Schedule for Disneyland April 2010
Refurbishment/Closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com
Current
- Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disneyland) closed through 4/16/10 and 4/19/10-4/23/10 for refurbishment.
- Princess Dot Puddle Park (DCA) closed through 4/16/10 and 4/19/10-4/23/10 for refurbishment.
- Golden Vine Trattoria (DCA) closed through 4/26/10 for refurbishment.
- Corn Dog Wagon (Disneyland) closed through 5/4/10 for refurbishment.
- Rivers of America (Disneyland) closed through 5/6/10 for a major refurbishment. All attractions requiring the use of the river will also be closed.
- Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes (Disneyland) closed through 5/6/10 for refurbishment.
- Tom Sawyer Island (Disneyland) closed through 5/6/10 for refurbishment.
- Sailing Ship Columbia (Disneyland) closed through 5/6/10 for refurbishment.
- Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland) closed through 5/14/10 for refurbishment.
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA) closed through 5/20/10 for refurbishment.
- Fantasmic! (Disneyland) closed through 5/27/10 due to major refurbishment of Rivers of America.
- Orange Stinger (DCA) closed through 5/28/10 for refurbishment. It will re-open as Silly Symphonies Swings.
- Tomorrowland Terrace (Disneyland) closed through 7/2/10 for refurbishment. Jedi Training Academy will continue to be offered while the restaurant is closed.
- Tower of Terror Fastpass (DCA) will not be offered through 8/15/10 due to construction of the connector between Bug’s Land and Tower of Terror. A more permanent route is being built between the two lands.
- “Honey I Shrunk the Audience” (Disneyland) closed through 1/28/11 due to the temporary return of “Captain EO.”
- Corn Dog Castle (DCA) closed through 3/24/11 due to construction in the area. Corn dogs are currently available at the Bountiful Valley Farmer’s Market.
Upcoming
- Disneyland Monorail (Disneyland) closed 4/19/10-4/20/10 for refurbishment.
- Disney Showcase (Disneyland) closed 4/20/10-4/21/10 for refurbishment.
- Disney Showcase Annex (Disneyland) closed 4/26/10-4/27/10 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Disneyland) closed 4/26/10-5/16/10 for refurbishment.
- News Stand (Disneyland) closed 4/26/10-5/20/10 for refurbishment.
- King Arthur Carrousel (Disneyland) closed 5/8/10-5/10/10 for refurbishment.
- Splash Mountain (Disneyland) closed 5/17/10-5/27/10 for refurbishment.
Click here for April’s Walt Disney World Refurb & Closures Schedule.
Some Character Changes, Additions, and Closures coming to Walt Disney World
This information comes to us from Walt Disney World Characters:
Ariel’s Grotto is closing on April 12th, making Sunday April 11th the last day she will be available to Guests outside of dining. Still awaiting word on when she is moving to the Veranda, but it’s assumed that will be May 9th.
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are moving to the Train Station in Mickey’s Toontown Fair starting April 12th, then relocating to Town Square on May 9th.
Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow are joining the Hoedown Happening at Frontierland on Sunday, April 11; they will be replacing Liverlips and Shaker.
Star Wars Weekends will have two new characters this year, both from the Clone Wars.
Goofy will be moving to The Pirates League on April 11th. He will be dressed like a pirate and will be located next to the Quartermaster’s desk, across the way from where Captain Hook and Mr. Smee used to meet.
Good Times Gathering Spot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from March 28th-April 10th. Pocahontas will be there will her forest friends, including: Meeko, Chip, Dale, Miss Bunny, and Thumper.
Cinderella’s Royal Table has changed the dinner character greeting format from the Fairy Godmother, Suzy, and Perla show to the more traditional meet and greet currently offered for breakfast and lunch. This changed on Feb. 7th.
Magic Kingdom Teardrop is officially closed. See the RANDOM page to see other possible random character greeting locations.
May 9th is the day character schedules will be changing, see the rumored section for more information.
Click here for more information and more cast changes
Disney’s California Adventure Park Update- World of Color!
In January, Disney Parks shared a four-minute video to give you a broad look at the changes coming to Disney’s California Adventure Park, and they promised there would be more videos to come.
Well, Eddie is back! This video features an update on World of Color and shows how the new water spectacular is jam-packed with the creative elements Disney is famous for: powerful, emotional storytelling, amazing visuals and classic music.
If youre looking for more details about what’s coming to Disney’s California Adventure Park, check out http://www.DisneysCaliforniaAdventure… or visit the Blue Sky Cellar in the park.
Click here to see this video – Video Embedding is disabled..sorry guys 
Annual Passholder D Street Sneak Peek
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Passholders will have an opportunity to be among the first guests to experience the opening of D Street at Walt Disney World, the newest merchandise location where urban inspired product “intersects” with a Disney creative edge. Passholders will also be among the first to catch a glimpse of the new Create Your Own Vinylmation table, have the opportunity to participate in Vinylmation trading activities (trade your own Vinylmation or ones you purchase) and see the Disney Channel Star Celebrity Signed Vinylmation on display at D Street!
In addition to catching a sneak peek of D Street, Passholders will also have the opportunity to purchase new and Oh Mickey, Sports, and Vinylmation Jr. Series releases (and yes, your Passholder Merchandise Discount will apply!). There will also be a purchase with purchase opportunity featuring a Vinylmation Tote Bag for $1.95 when you spend $30 or more at D Street. Plus, the first 500 Passholders at the D Street location on Saturday, April 3, 2010 will receive a complimentary Vinylmation button.
D Street located in the Downtown Disney West Side, will showcase a mix of products for both men and women. Items will include Vinylmation figures and collectibles, cutting-edge apparel, pop culture novelties and more. The store will have a raw, unfinished industrial look and provide a great venue to showcase Disney art created by local artists.
There are a few details you should know about. A valid Passholder ID AND government issued photo ID must be presented to enter D Street for the D Street Sneak Peek opportunity and must be presented at time of purchase to receive offers. Qualifying purchase based on pre-tax, post discount single transaction. Purchase with purchase offer not valid on previous purchases. Merchandise and offers valid while supplies last. Not valid with any other offer or discounts. Other restrictions may apply. Information and offers are subject to change without notice.
Toyko Disney Resort – Jasmine’s Flying Carpets to open 2011
Tokyo DisneySea announced that they will be adding Jasmine’s Flying Carpets in 2011. The ride will be part of the park’s 10th anniversary in 2011 and will go in the Arabian Coast section of the park, in front of the Magic Lamp theater.
Guests will be able to raise and lower their own individual carpet and also be able to tilt the carpets as well. From the details, it appears the ride will be very similar to Aladdin’s Flying Carpets (Magic Kingdom) and Flying Carpets Over Argabah (Walt Disney Studios Paris). Jasmine’s Flying Carpets will take the place of the current fountain and will is set to open in Summer of 2011.