WEBmikey: Disneyland in July, Part 3

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Disneyland in July, Part 3
7.29.2005 6:56 PM \| Link	Time for some more Disneyland details! I was really excited about seeing the changes and improvements that have been made to some of the classic attractions recently, and I definitely wasn't disappointed! The first one I saw was the new Madame Leota effect in the Haunted Mansion, and it was totally jaw-dropping. I knew that her crystal ball head was going to be floating above the table, but I didn't realize how far above the table - the range of motion was really incredible! The next improvement was in Pirates of the Caribbean, specifically to the battle between the fort and the Wicked Wench ship. Previously the canon ball splashes in the water were pretty wimpy, but now they've replaced them with powerful underwater air cannons that create a giant splash - sometimes it looked like about 15 feet tall! It's really impressive, and makes the scene much more exciting. Finally, I thought the changes to the Jungle Cruise were well done, too. I was looking forward to seeing the pirana attack, which was really good, but I was even more impressed by the apes ransacking the camp scene! Now those bad monkeys have dumped explosives into the river, and they shoot at the boat with guns! There's some great timing, too, with a big water explosion at the rear of the boat just as it passes by. It's wonderful to see changes that really enhance the experience while keeping the original feel of the attraction - I think Walt would approve. Today's photo set covers lots more of the park, and includes some of the Columbia that I mentioned earlier this week. View photos: More Disneyland Labels: disney, photos, trips


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