Disneyland Update - June 21, 2000,

Disneyland Update - June 21, 2000
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by Doobie Moseley
June 21, 2000
This update once again focuses on Autopia which has begun soft opening. Also included are pictures of Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, changes around the park and resorts and lots of merchandise - over 90 pictures in all plus two short videos.

Welcome the June 21st Disneyland Update. Once again, this update focuses on Autopia which has now begun soft openings. Also included are pictures of Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and many new happenings around the park and hotels and lots of new merchandise - over 90 pictures in all plus two short videos.

Rehabs and Upcoming
Attractions currently or soon closed for refurbishment include:

Upcoming Events and Special Notes

  • On May 15th Disneyland announced opening dates for Disney's California Adventure (DCA):
        DCA - February 8, 2001
        Disney's Grand Californian Hotel - January 2, 2001
        (Reservations are currently being accepted. Call (714) 956-6425)
        Downtown Disney - January 12, 2001
    For more information, read our Guide to Disney's California Adventure.
  • Beginning May 1st all guests can purchase a Disney's Walk of Magical Memories brick. These bricks, customized with names and a date, will be placed between the entrances of Disneyland and Disney' California Adventure. Price is $150 (the Premium Annual Passport discount does apply). To order or for more information, visit the Bank of Main Street or call (800) 362-4533.
  • Disneyland is offering guests a special $45 for adults and children which provides admission to Disneyland every Sunday through Thursday from 4p to closing from April 30 to June 29, 2000 (excluding Memorial Day weekend, May 28 and 29). This pass also includes a full day admission on the date of purchase. Guests can upgrade to an annual pass anytime from April 30 until June 29, 2000. Parking may be added for an additional $12 covering the same period and guests who have paid the normal $7 parking fee for the day may apply that toward the additional parking charges.

Park Hours:

The update:

  • This Page
    Autopia Construction and Soft Opening - Page 1
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    Autopia Construction and Soft Opening - Page 2
  • Page 3
    Autopia Construction and Soft Opening - Page 3
  • Page 4
    Autopia Merchandise
  • Page 5
    DCA Construction - Page 1
  • Page 6
    DCA Construction - Page 2
  • Page 7
    DCA Construction - Paradise Pier
  • Page 8
    Downtown Disney Construction - Page 1
  • Page 9
    Downtown Disney Construction - Page 2
  • Page 10
    Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Construction
  • Page 11
    Around the Park - Page 1
  • Page 12
    Around the Park - Page 2
  • Page 13
    Around the Resort - Page 1
  • Page 14
    Around the Resort - Page 2
    Related Links

Autopia Construction and Soft Opening - Page 1
On Tuesday, June 20th, the new Chevron-sponsored Autopia soft opened to the public for the first time. Below are some pictures from the day as well as construction pictures from the weekend prior. Autopia is expected to soft open off and on until the media opening on Sunday.

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The entrance, queue and load area

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The entrance, queue and load area
Click for a short video of the scene inside the queue
(2.9 Megs. 12 seconds at 320 X 240)

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