Disneyland Update - August 8, 2000
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Welcome the August 8th Disneyland Update. This update includes pictures of construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian. There are also tons of other pictures from around the resort as well as some new merchandise pictures - nearly 150 pictures in all.

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

• Disneyland Monorail - Resumes round-trip operation on November 21

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.
• Guests can now 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.
• From August 27 through December 21, Disneyland is offering their 5 day, 4 night Fall Getaway package. Click here for more information or to book travel with Dreams Unlimited Travel.

Park Hours:

• August 2000

The update:

• This Page
  Disney's California Adventure Construction - Paradise Pier - Page 1
  
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  Disney's California Adventure Construction - Paradise Pier - Page 2
  
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  Disney's California Adventure Construction - Paradise Pier - Page 3
  
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  Disney's California Adventure Construction - Golden State District
  
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  DCA Construction - Hollywood Pictures Backlot District
  
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  DCA Construction - Misc.
  
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  Downtown Disney Construction - Page 1
  
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  Downtown Disney Construction - Page 2
  
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  Downtown Disney Construction - Page 3
  
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  Downtown Disney Construction - Page 4
  
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  Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Construction
  
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  Esplanade Construction
  
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  Surroundings
  
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  Parking - Page 1
  
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  Parking - Page 2
  
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  The Hotels - Page 1
  
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  The Hotels - Page 2
  
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  New Animated Windows on Main Street
  
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  Merchandise - Page 1
  
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  Merchandise - Page 2
  
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  Believe ... There's Magic in the Stars
  Related Links

Disney's California Adventure Construction - Paradise Pier - Page 1
New video:

• California Screamin' loop: 7 seconds, 352 X 240. 1.5 Megs

Videos from past Disneyland Updates:

• California Screamin' launch. 8 seconds, 352 X 240. 1.4 Megs
• California Screamin' rounds one of the curves. 11 seconds, 352 X 240 1.8 Megs
• Maliboomer testing: 15 seconds. 320 X 240. 1.3 Megs

A car goes through the loop of California Screamin'
Click here for a video of the loop (same video as above)
7 seconds, 352 X 240. 1.5 Megs

The California Screamin' queue

Pacific Wharf with the Golden Zephyr and the tops of Jumpin Jellyfish' in the foreground

Pacific Wharf

Avalon Cove

The Sun Wheel and the tops of Avalon Cove buildings as seen from the other side

Another angle of the Avalon Cove buildings