So since Coco is receiving a sequel , which is scheduled to release in 2029, then we have an OPENING YEAR for the Coco boat ride at DCA…of 2029? This is how they operate with IP’s now. Very predictable. Right??
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Anyone here follow that Disneyland influencer Hey Brickey!? He used to haunt Twitter like it was his full-time job, but now he’s migrated to YouTube, where the algorithm apparently rewards excessive enthusiasm and ring lights. Anyway, his latest hot take is that Disney might be thinking about axing Star Tours [hit link]. Yes, really. Cue the pearl-clutching and vague threats of annual pass cancellations. My 2 cents: The blogs, the tweets, the breathless speculation—as if Galaxy’s Edge didn’t just waltz in like a nouveau riche neighbor with no taste and too much square footage. Please. I get it. Disney has the money and a Millennium Falcon, but do they care?! Let’s get one thing straight: unless one is on the Disney payroll or wear a blazer with “Imagineering” stitched above the pocket, maybe sit this one out. Here’s what matters: Disneyland. Not Florida. Not Paris. Not even some vaguely depressing cruise ship with Goofy in a tux. Disneyland. The real one. The original. The sacred 714… if they even think about bulldozing Star Tours, I swear to you, it won’t be a closure—it’ll be a crime. A cultural erasure. The architectural equivalent of burning a first edition Hemingway. But, the Magic Kingdom is getting rid of Rivers of America. Still, let’s not forget, this attraction where it calls home (Tomorrowland) hasn’t had any meaningful work done since 1998—and even that was like putting concealer on a statue. The structures? Pure 1966 (except Space Mountain). Which in Disney
Star Wars Celebration (the official fan con) is currently going on over in Japan. During one of the panels they gave a few more details about the updates coming next May when the Mandalorian film releases. Via Disney Parks Blog: Starting May 22, 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will allow guests to control the iconic ship like never before. For the first time ever, the crew will be in control of their own destination, leading to potential adventures on Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star around Endor, or the just-announced bustling city-planet, Coruscant. Another new gameplay addition allows the engineer positions to communicate with Grogu during the mission. Sounds like it’ll be like a Star Tours/Horizons mashup where you choose a path midway through the ride. That sounds pretty good to me, frankly this sounds like a much better use of the ride mechanics than the original coaxium mission. That for some reason pulled Corellia from Solo, which itself was not exactly the best received movie. I know some folks still are puzzled by Hondo’s presence, but as a SW animation fan, glad to see he will still feature in the new story. I also like that in addition to the two original trilogy locations, they’ve included Coruscant from the prequels, and the Death Star wreckage from the sequel that shall not be named. I could do without Grogu personally, but sure why
Rare Rolly Crump signed Doper Posters set from the limited run of 100 printed and signed in 2013. 8.5″ x 11.5″ Will ship international and local pickup is also available. Asking $2,500
Rare Casey Jr. train by Accucraft in G Scale. Limited edition of only 1500 made for the 2005 Disneyland 50th Anniversary. This train replicates in exact detail the attraction train in the park and movie. The engine is in great condition and does work with forward and reverse tested. It was run for a few hours when first purchased and sat in the case on display since. Train approx measurements: 9” x 7” x 4”, Case is 15” x 10.5” x 7.5” Comes with track and plexi glass display case. Case has a small crack on the back corner. International and local pickup available. Asking $2,000
According to the recently filed permits for the long awaited Porto’s, Disney will be demolishing both Ticket Booths #7 & 8, along with the former La Brea Bakery building for the new location. [Sandwich of Earl will move to a new building next to the Disneyland Hotel] Ticket Booth’s 7 & 8 are located just Northwest of DCA’s entrance. Ticket Booths #1-8 were built about 25 years ago during the DLR Expansion of the 90s-Early 2000s. The curremt booths are the 4th iteration for the Resort (more history info on the booths will be in subsequent post). I can’t help but wonder with Ticket Sales being shifted online, if Disney will shuttered more of them in the future. Specially with DisneylandFoward in the pipeline Your guesses?
It’s been more than a year since I last visited the park, I’ve had some health problems and it made my annual trip problematic. So as soon as I could, I decided to grab my best Disneylandeer and head south for a visit (April 8-9 2025). We hit Disneyland and DCA both. I was knocked out to find “Soaring over California” running and not “Soaring over the World”. Only Indy and Small World were on the refurb list. We started in DCA (Due to reservations) hit the high notes and then as soon as we were done there, across the plaza to Disneyland. One of our first stops was, PoTC. I was enjoying my float through salty Old pirate country when we passed the “Crews Quarters” Scene in the skeleton area. Behind the two drinking skeletal pirates is supposed to be a saucy painting of a redheaded pirate, I believe named “Portrait of Things to Come” by Disney imaginer alumnus, the late Marc Davis (March 13, 1913- January 12, 2000). The problem is the painting isn’t there. It’s gone. The only thought, which made any sense is it was removed because someone had issues with the semi-topless nature of the painting. Her hair is covering her quite nicely. All I can say is this is another step down for Disney. If anyone has more information or for that matter would like to add anything please do. Had the idea of posting wanted poster of “have you seen this
One hundred years ago, in April, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published “The Great Gatsby,” one of my favorite novels, and also one of the seminal works of the “Roaring 20s.” Its portrait of the Jazz Age in New York is nothing short of brilliant. At the same time, about a hundred miles to the southwest in Philadelphia, another event occurred, although far more mundane: An ungainly little steam locomotive, attired in a dull olive green, rolled off the Baldwin Locomotive Works assembly line, destined to toil thanklessly in a New Jersey sand pit. The awkward engine, with only four wheels and a water tank wrapped over the boiler like a saddle, bore little resemblance to the streamlined passenger queens or massive freight locomotives Baldwin was producing at the time, but for the Raritan River Sand Company, it was to be an essential part of its small industrial operation. Round brass plates, bearing the serial number 58367, and “April 1925” were affixed to the engine. Through the years and several owners, the decimated engine was destined for the scrap heap, until it was given a new lease on life by none other than Walt Disney. Disney Legend Roger Broggie had seen an ad for the engine in a railfan magazine, and a quick deal to purchase the engine for $2,000 was made. Walt had given the instruction to spare no expense in rebuilding the engine. Ward Kimball suggested how the engine might be remodeled and produced a photograph of
Has anyone heard when the Pride night 2025 tickets will go on sale?