Disneyland Update - October 26, 1999
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New Strollers
On Monday, October 18th, Disneyland discontinued the use of their old strollers
and replaced them with two new styles of more modern strollers. The main stroller is the
four wheeler that holds up to 45lbs. The second stroller is a three wheel model that can
hold up to 75lbs. On both strollers the identification card now goes on the back of the
stroller instead of the top. Both strollers still cost $7 per day. Through November 20th,
due to the Main Street paving construction, the stroller rental has been relocated to the
Disney Showcase patio and wheelchair and ECV rentals have been relocated to the Main
Street Firehouse.
Note: The four wheel stroller is allowed on the Disneyland Railroad but the
larger capacity three wheel stroller is not.
 The standard, four wheel stroller |
 The heavier duty, three wheel stroller |
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Switchbacks at the Ticket Booths
With the DCA construction pushing walls closer the ticket booths, there isn't as much room
there as there used to be. To help keep the ticket booth lines from extending too far
back, switchbacks are now being used with one switched back queue being used to be feed
multiple booths. Though I don't know for sure this is a new system, I don't recall ever
seeing it before.
The switchbacks at the Main Gate ticket booths
Disneyland Hotel Update
The Cove Pool and Papeete Beach is still closed though we've heard it does open if, for
some reason, the Neverland Pool needs to temporarily close. The new health spa is also
located in this same area. We've also been told that, due to low occupancy at the
Disneyland Hotel, Granville's Restaurant and Croc's Bits 'n' Bites counter service
restaurant are not opening every day. In fact, as of right now, Granville's will not be
open at all this week or this weekend. This means that there are times when Disneyland
Hotel guests only onsite restaurant choices are Goofy's Kitchen and Hook's Pointe, both of
which close between lunch and dinner. There is a small store, Hook's Galley, that serves
premade sandwiches and salads and the PCH Grill at the Disneyland Pacific Hotel is only a
short walk away. Room service is also available.
Miscellaneous Collectibles Update
Recently a new crop of noise-making mini bean bags has appeared in Adventureland.
We already mentioned these in a LaughingPlace.com headline a few days ago, but in
case you missed it click here for the story and
pictures. We also recently reported on a Chef Goofy mini bean bag coming to Goofy's
Kitchen next month. Click here for that story if you
missed it the first time around.
Even more exciting, the Disneyana Shop on Main Street is now carrying the Peter Ellenshaw artwork recently released by Walt Disney Art Classics. Click here for more information on this beautiful new series. The addition of the Ellenshaws to the Disneyana Shop (shown below) really add to the look of the store and provide a welcome change from viewing animation art.
 "Spring -- Kite-Flying Days" hanging in the Disneyana Shop |
 "Winter in the Wood" hanging in the Disneyana Shop |
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-- Posted October 26th,1999
-- Story and Photographs by Doobie Moseley