Sunshine Plaza is currently undergoing some massive refurbishments and will have changed significantly since my visit. For all the updated information visit the official Disneyland webpage at http://disneyland.disney.go.com or the Disney Parks Blog at http:// disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/
Sunshine Plaza was the area you first walked into as you went through the turnstiles at California Adventure. Obviously, this has now changed, but I'll give you a little bit of background information anyway!
The concept behind the architecture and decoration is that it is mean to evoke a sense of stepping into a California postcard. Guests walk under a miniature version of the Golden Gate Bridge which actually serves as part of the monorail line. Sunshine Plaza is also home to the replica of the California Zephyr - a train that houses this areas two counter service food outlets - Baker's Field Bakery and Burr-r-r Bank Ice Cream. The plaza is also home to the park's two largest souvenir outlets - Greetings from California and Engine Ears Toys.
Since my visit last year, this area has now begun its major transformation into Buena Vista Street. Disney Imagineers have replaced the front entrance turnstiles to evoke a 1920s feel. To my understanding, at the time of writing, the California Zephyr has been removed, as has the Golden Gate Bridge. These will be replaced by a recreation of the Carthay Circle Theatre (that housed the 1937 premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves) an this will serve as the visual focal point for the park. The new Buena Vista Street is designed to represent the 1920s when Walt Disney first arrived in Los Angeles. Also to be included in the overhaul of the entrance to the park will be Red Trolley's that take guests from the entrance to outside of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride. The Red Trolley's (that you may remember seeing in Who Framed Roger Rabbit) are being based on the iconic Red Trolley's produced by Pacific Electric many years ago.
I am so looking forward to going back and seeing the overhaul! The next post will focus on Paradise Pier - I can't wait to share the rides, attractions and entertainment with you! (2 of my all time favourite Disney attractions are located in Paradise Pier - and one attraction that I have vowed to never ride again! Stay tuned!)
Until next time, Have a Magical Day,
Love,
Michelle
xxx
Sunshine Plaza was the area you first walked into as you went through the turnstiles at California Adventure. Obviously, this has now changed, but I'll give you a little bit of background information anyway!
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| The "old" entrance to California Adventure |
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| The postcard style design of Sunshine Plaza |
The concept behind the architecture and decoration is that it is mean to evoke a sense of stepping into a California postcard. Guests walk under a miniature version of the Golden Gate Bridge which actually serves as part of the monorail line. Sunshine Plaza is also home to the replica of the California Zephyr - a train that houses this areas two counter service food outlets - Baker's Field Bakery and Burr-r-r Bank Ice Cream. The plaza is also home to the park's two largest souvenir outlets - Greetings from California and Engine Ears Toys.
Since my visit last year, this area has now begun its major transformation into Buena Vista Street. Disney Imagineers have replaced the front entrance turnstiles to evoke a 1920s feel. To my understanding, at the time of writing, the California Zephyr has been removed, as has the Golden Gate Bridge. These will be replaced by a recreation of the Carthay Circle Theatre (that housed the 1937 premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves) an this will serve as the visual focal point for the park. The new Buena Vista Street is designed to represent the 1920s when Walt Disney first arrived in Los Angeles. Also to be included in the overhaul of the entrance to the park will be Red Trolley's that take guests from the entrance to outside of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride. The Red Trolley's (that you may remember seeing in Who Framed Roger Rabbit) are being based on the iconic Red Trolley's produced by Pacific Electric many years ago.
I am so looking forward to going back and seeing the overhaul! The next post will focus on Paradise Pier - I can't wait to share the rides, attractions and entertainment with you! (2 of my all time favourite Disney attractions are located in Paradise Pier - and one attraction that I have vowed to never ride again! Stay tuned!)
Until next time, Have a Magical Day,
Love,
Michelle
xxx
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