Hidden details, props and effects that are often overlooked or turned off the past few years can be found at Disney Village and the Disney Hotels as well!
Let's get started!
DISNEY VILLAGE
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Lights in trees (Kristof, 04 March '09)
- Dumbo fountains at Lake Disney (Several missing, not turned on; Kristof, 07 June '09)
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
- Sleeping Beauty Castle cutout (Missing pieces; Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Moon from De La Terre à la Lune (Gone; Kristof, 07 June '09)
ANNETTE'S DINER
- Rotating logo (Kristof, 04 March '09)
- Animated neon on façade (Kristof, 23 May '09)
DISNEY STORE
- Rotating space ship (Kristof, 04 March '09)
- Miniature train (Kristof, 04 March '09)
DISNEY GALLERY
- Access to second floor (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
CAFÉ MICKEY
- Fiberglass Sorcerer Mickey at staircase
RAINFOREST CAFE
- Water-squirting elephants (Kristof, 23 May '09)
- Animatronic crocodile at entrance (Jerked moving; Kristof, 07 June '09)
DISNEY HOTELS
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- Fireplace (Kristof, 04 March '09)
DISNEY'S HOTEL NEW YORK
- Fountains (Not going high; Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Map of Manhattan fountain (hidden beneath cart track. Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Fireplace (Seasonal, probably. Nicolai, 01 June '09) (last seen working by Kristof, 04 March '09)
DISNEY'S NEWPORT BAY CLUB
- Lighthouse at night (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Fireplace (Kristof, 04 March '09)
DISNEY'S SEQUOIA LODGE
- Beavers at the dam (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Fireplace (Seasonal; Kristof, 07 June '09 '09 '09)
DISNEY'S HOTEL CHEYENNE
- Fireplace (Kristof, 04 March '09)
DISNEY'S HOTEL SANTA FE
- Neon Santa Fe sign at entrance
- Fireplace at reception (Kristof, 04 March '09)
- Fountain on water trail (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Waterfall on building (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Volcano erupting smoke
DISNEY'S DAVY CROCKETT RANCH
- None to report (feel free to post a suggestion)
Feel free to post more effects and details!
The Map of Manhattan fountains was DEFINATLEY working last time i went .It was nearly over-flowing . And it was really high .
Will get my uncle to keep an eye out when he goes Davy Crockett In June
Quote from: "15yearsofMagic2008"The Map of Manhattan fountains was DEFINATLEY working last time i went .It was nearly over-flowing . And it was really high .
The Map of Manhattan fountain is not the one near the entrance door but located on the area that is the ice rink in winter and where kids can drive these stupid carts things in summer. This area hasn't been filled with water for a long time now and the map is always hidden.
QuoteThe City. The central building, Midtown, whose eight storeys make it the highest in the Euro Disney Resort, echoes the harmonious lines of Rockefeller Center. Its monumental entrance porch reminds you of buildings on Wall Street. The lobby, opposite Lake Buena Vista, overlooks the oaks, sequoias, pines and red maples of Central Park and the open-air skating rink on Rockefeller Plaza, which becomes an ornamental pool in summer.
Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Sadly at the moment there is not much left of that Central Park spirit... This would be my no. 1 on the above wish-list.
Quote from: "Mobi"QuoteThe City. The central building, Midtown, whose eight storeys make it the highest in the Euro Disney Resort, echoes the harmonious lines of Rockefeller Center. Its monumental entrance porch reminds you of buildings on Wall Street. The lobby, opposite Lake Buena Vista, overlooks the oaks, sequoias, pines and red maples of Central Park and the open-air skating rink on Rockefeller Plaza, which becomes an ornamental pool in summer.
Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Sadly at the moment there is not much left of that Central Park spirit... This would be my no. 1 on the above wish-list.
Absolutely.
Another "effect" that might be worth mentioning; the lights in the trees on both sides of Rockefeller Plaza. About three bulbs seem to be working nowadays.
Minus that and the fountain and the two kiosks (but with the addition of a whole stack of carnival rides), there isn't much of that Lower Manhattan atmosphere left.
And in that same vein, there are the randomly flashing lights that once graced certain trees in the Fantasia Gardens (as well as a whole bunch in the Disneyland Park and in other Disney parks the world over.) They've re-strung some trees last year, but with simple steady-burning bulbs. Which is still good news, I think.
Quote from: "pussinboots"Quote from: "Mobi"QuoteThe City. The central building, Midtown, whose eight storeys make it the highest in the Euro Disney Resort, echoes the harmonious lines of Rockefeller Center. Its monumental entrance porch reminds you of buildings on Wall Street. The lobby, opposite Lake Buena Vista, overlooks the oaks, sequoias, pines and red maples of Central Park and the open-air skating rink on Rockefeller Plaza, which becomes an ornamental pool in summer.
Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Sadly at the moment there is not much left of that Central Park spirit... This would be my no. 1 on the above wish-list.
Absolutely.
Another "effect" that might be worth mentioning; the lights in the trees on both sides of Rockefeller Plaza. About three bulbs seem to be working nowadays.
Minus that and the fountain and the two kiosks (but with the addition of a whole stack of carnival rides), there isn't much of that Lower Manhattan atmosphere left.
And in that same vein, there are the randomly flashing lights that once graced certain trees in the Fantasia Gardens (as well as a whole bunch in the Disneyland Park and in other Disney parks the world over.) They've re-strung some trees last year, but with simple steady-burning bulbs. Which is still good news, I think.
Yes! Yes! Yes! pleas bring back this flashing lights to the resort. At Rockefeller Plaza, at Fantasia gardens and not at least at the square castle trees.
I checked these last week:
DISNEY GALLERY
- Access to second floor (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
DISNEY'S HOTEL NEW YORK
- Fountains (Not going high; Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Map of Manhattan fountain (hidden beneath cart track. Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Fireplace (Seasonal, probably. Nicolai, 01 June '09)
DISNEY'S NEWPORT BAY CLUB
- Lighthouse at night (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
DISNEY'S HOTEL SANTA FE
- Fountain on water trail (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Waterfall on building (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
Quote from: "Nicolai"- Map of Manhattan fountain (hidden beneath cart track. Nicolai, 01 June '09)
Arrrrrrh, don't tell me that's back! ](*,)
So much for caring more about "show".
Quote from: "Anthony"...Arrrrrrh, don't tell me that's back! ](*,)
Yes, it is. And isn't it ugly:
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I'm guessing you have tp pay to drive these carts? That would explain why they're there..all for the money, sadly.
But beside the money: Isn´t it realllly hard stuff that they have something like this in front of a 4 * hotel??? Business related??? I think that´s the most "bad-show" thing at the resort.
Quote from: "Riebi"But beside the money: Isn´t it realllly hard stuff that they have something like this in front of a 4 * hotel??? Business related??? I think that´s the most "bad-show" thing at the resort.
Exactly. How much money must it seriously earn for the resort? Surely a minuscule amount, not worth trashing the front of a beautiful and incredibly expensive hotel. The removal of the rainforest carousel and those bungee things from in front of HNY's gardens were great improvements, now time for another.
It probably is actually worse than the tat on the Castle.
Can anyone tell me if the volcano at Santa Fe ever works now?
Nope. In the first week of June, it wasn't.
Quote from: "Clarebelle"Can anyone tell me if the volcano at Santa Fe ever works now?
No it doesn't, but what did it do? Smoke, fire? Also, does anyone know if there used to come smoke out of the meteor on one of the rooftops?
it definatly used to "erupt" smoke when you walked passed, simple but we loved it lol. I'll ask my parents who may remember more about it or have a photo.
I never noticed a meteor on one of the rooftops :oops:
Also is the Cactus real?
Quote from: "Clarebelle"it definatly used to "erupt" smoke when you walked passed, simple but we loved it lol. I'll ask my parents who may remember more about it or have a photo.
I never noticed a meteor on one of the rooftops :oops:
Also is the Cactus real?
No, it's plastic for sure!
I'll update the Santa Fe album on Photos Magiques with new photos, including the meteor. Give me half an hour. :mrgreen:
(I'll also update the checklist with the volcano.)
Edit: as promised:
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Just found this photo on Antoine Predock's website (the hotel's architect). You can see smoke coming out of the Volcano.
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aww back in the old days :lol:
I am so upset to have found out my parents lied to me about the cactus! lol
Could anyone post a picture of this 'map of Manhattan' thats under that cart track? I've never seen it before.
Quote from: "Martyn"Could anyone post a picture of this 'map of Manhattan' thats under that cart track? I've never seen it before.
Ah, the great great Map of Manhatten ... I am looking for decent pictures of it for quite some time now, they are pretty hard to find.
Here are the ones I collected so far:
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In this great arial ...
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... we need to zoom in a bit:
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Everyone please post if you have some!!!
Oh, and this is how it looks now (in summer):
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When did the Manhatton Map get covered up? I certainly cannot remember it but the first year i went anywhere near that part of the resort was 2001. I'm guessing though that's when it was covered up, as Nicolai's first picture gives a reason why i may have been covered up (but surely a lick of paint could update it).
Quote from: "-breeno-"When did the Manhatton Map get covered up? I certainly cannot remember it but the first year i went anywhere near that part of the resort was 2001. I'm guessing though that's when it was covered up, as Nicolai's first picture gives a reason why i may have been covered up (but surely a lick of paint could update it).
If Euro Disney were so concerned about reminders of the World Trade Center, they would have done something about the "generic twin skyscrapers" in 'small world a long time ago.
One would think, I mean. You might still be right.
I also think it looked better with the enclosure transparent.
I agree breeno, I also think that is the reason why they hide that beautiful piece of art for such a long time now, as stupid as it sounds.
Hmm, yeah you'll kill me for this, but I dont actually think it looks that good. IMO it looks tacky...
*hides under table*
It's really sad that the Manhattan Map is covered with this awful green cart race track. Hopefully it will return sometimes.
Quote from: "Martyn"Hmm, yeah you'll kill me for this, but I dont actually think it looks that good. IMO it looks tacky...
*hides under table*
I completely agree. The space was wasted and not pleasant. It is now much morefun and in winter it is a delightful ice rink.
Quote from: "ford prefect"... I completely agree. The space was wasted and not pleasant. It is now much morefun and in winter it is a delightful ice rink.
I utterly disagree! In winter it has
always been a delightful ice rink, but in summer it is now nothing but a loud, annoying and ugly area with zero fun for anyone older than the kids allowed to ride those awful bikes, while in the past this plaza was the most beautiful and classy place in the whole Lake Buena Vista area! Each tree was filled with hundreds of lights and they were chosen to reflect the trees of New York Central Park. The map of Manhattan was at the bottom of a large ornamental pool (which in winter transformed into the ice rink). It was a beautiful homage to both Rockefeller Plaza and Central Park.
The Go Cart attraction might, however, qualify as a cheap and tacky touch of Coney Island!
I think that about sums it up.
Great pictures Nicolai.
I can understand Martyn's opinion though. The map itself is beautiful, of course, but the dressing, that fence, really wasn't too good. The towers also present a bit of a problem.
Everything considered, it'd be a very good thing in my opinion if this new ice rink was able to stay all year.
These were working in February '09:
DISNEY STORE
- Rotating space ship
DISNEY GALLERY
- Access to second floor
RAINFOREST CAFE
- Water-squirting elephants
DISNEY'S HOTEL SANTA FE
- Neon Santa Fe sign at entrance
- Fireplace at reception
Oh my goosshhh why have I never in my life seen that volcano in Santa Fe?!
I stayed there in 2005, 2008, then in summer 2009 I stayed in the Sequoia Lodge but went back to Santa Fe for the gift shop and internet access ;)
But neverrr ever have i seen that Volcano! I remember the old cars, the cactus in the box, and that wonderful white spiral thing which I love running up and looking over the hotel ! :D
Can someone explain where this is.. have I not explored Santa Fe enough? :lol:
Natalie xx
Ps. Ive never seen the meteor either..! Have I been walking round with my eyes shut or what?!! :lol:
The Metoer sits on top of one of the larger buildings there, the volcano is the opposite side of the site to the spiral/snake thingy. Can't say its a terribly impressive volcano really, more of a concrete cone but it all adds up to the fun of the place. My favorite has to be the UFO which had my eldest Son theorising about it the whole trip.
Ahh thank you :D next time i am there I am definitly going to plan time for exploration! :D :lol:
cant believe I never knew these things were there !
I love santa fe, so much fun with the theme-ing and its a really nice hotel for the price IMO.
:)
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Ahh thank you :D next time i am there I am definitly going to plan time for exploration! :D :lol:
cant believe I never knew these things were there !
I love santa fe, so much fun with the theme-ing and its a really nice hotel for the price IMO.
:)
I don't mean to sound rude, but do you know what you could get for that price elsewhere? I don't hate Santa Fe, but to say it's a bargain is like saying lard is diet-friendly.
Haha okok i know what you mean but c'mon.. compared to the price for some of the other hotels, i think for the cheapest disney hotel to stay (other than Davy Crocket) its a pretty nice place! :D
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Haha okok i know what you mean but c'mon.. compared to the price for some of the other hotels, i think for the cheapest disney hotel to stay (other than Davy Crocket) its a pretty nice place! :D
Davy Crockett is more expensive than Santa Fe - they know you will spend less in the restaurants because you can self cater in the cabins so they hike the price up to start with.
holy mackeral i have clearly not been paying enough attention to my hotel!!! im staying at Santa Fe again next month, can someone give me a run down of what i can explore and find?? its something to do in the evening! so far from the forum i have heard Volcano and Cactus in a box??? if theres more teasures to be found..... :P
Quote from: "Samninetysix"Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Haha okok i know what you mean but c'mon.. compared to the price for some of the other hotels, i think for the cheapest disney hotel to stay (other than Davy Crocket) its a pretty nice place! :D
Davy Crockett is more expensive than Santa Fe - they know you will spend less in the restaurants because you can self cater in the cabins so they hike the price up to start with.
Really? But even if you do stay on site, there's more chance you'd probably eat in the Village more often than the Hotels, purely because of the variety of theme's the restaraunts have.
I've stayed on site endless times, in Seqouia and Hotel New York, and not once eat in a hotel restaruant.
I don't think the bluish/white lines lighting effect on the Planet Hollywood globe has been mentioned before...
It started off looking like this:
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Turned into this:
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And now, it looks like this:
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Didn't they refurb the globe not so long ago?! :roll:
Quote from: "Festival Disney"It started off looking like this:
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You can see the Studio catering van in that pic, so that was taken in at least 2002 (oh, and the DV balloons...when were they added? 2005,06?), so they obviously do sort it out, but how often is anyone's guess.
I think DLP should make them sort it, it should be a part of their agreement of being there, to keep it in tip-top condition.
Is the top of Sleeping Beauty Castle still missing? On Planet Hollywood, I mean...
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It was in August and has been for ages. Very embarrassing.
Planet Hollywood doesn't seem to be the best-kept establishment. It's a shame they're currently the "flagship" at the entrance to the Village. Roll on World of Disney...
It was definately missing in October too, looks quite sad that the only mention on the walls to the actual park is broken!
It'd be really nice if somehow they could add in a small lake under the bridge/globe area in the same was as the Downtown Disney (WDW) one has, it mades it look a lot more special! Planet Hollywood really does look a bit tacky in Village, it's a terrible introduction to the street!
Quote from: "wiliamsmith4444"Could anyone post a picture of this 'map of Manhattan' thats under that cart track? I've never seen it before.
I posted all I had just a few posts back, right here in this thread (here (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=150562#p150562)) .
Here is another one:
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Perrier, sponsor of DLRP and Roland Garros, is doing a promotion for the tennis tournament in Dinsey Village:
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Photo by Sebi from DCP
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