Changes at Disney California Adventure
Excitement builds
for all the changes at DCA. For the past couple of years there have been many changes
at DCA Rides have been closed and rethemed. Some rides have been taken out altogether.
The entire feel of the park is changing.
Before the changes
DCA was a mix of themed areas. There was Condor Flats with its aerospace
inspired feel. Hollywood Backlot with its salute to all things Hollywood past
and present. Bugs land was/is the Fantasyland of DCA. Bountiful Valley had a
fantastic farm feel that allowed kids to explore and learn about agroculture.
Now DCA is pulling
the entire park together in one overall theme. DCA is taking a step backward in
time and from its entrance area of Buena Vista Street to the back of the parks
Paradise Pier the feel is retro 1920-40s.
At the entrance
you will find the Storytellers Statue of a young Walt and Mickey. The statue
shows the enthusiasm and excitement Walt felt when he first arrived in
Hollywood, Ca in 1928. Hollywood Land will have the Red Car Trolley as did
Hollywood of the 40s. Many of the rides in the rest of the park harken back to
the pier rides of the 1920-40s. Even the Screamer’ has the look and feeling of
an old time wooden coaster. Carsland is all about the old rout 66 and will have
the feel of years past.
Even the bands
that play at the Paradise Gardens Band Stand are old school. There is the Ellis
Island Boys with their classic Jazz. Sligo Rags has an Irish/Celtic selection
that once again plays back to the 30-40s. Even the Swing Dancers that use to
dance Friday and Saturday nights at the now closed Carnation Gardens come over
to DCA to dance as do some Irish Folk dancers.
I can hardly wait
until the transformation is finally completed in June. I am excited to see the
entire park transformed and Carsland opened.
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