The next article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be about the American Space Experience. Again, this article will be a pictorial article, as Yesterland has a wonderful article up dealing with the history of this exhibit!

There’s not much to be said or shown about the American Space Experience, but there still are a few pictures to share! Let’s get to it:

The exhibit’s marque

A look at a few of the exhibits in the “experience”

The American Space Experience is now the Fastpass Distribution area for Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters

And surprisingly or not, that’s all for this pictorial! Tomorrow, a look at the 1998 mural that was above the entrance to the American Space Experience!

Here are a few promotional images released by Disney of the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries, made available in the latest Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge:

Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge:

The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage exit waterfall rock-work is almost finished

Inside Innoventions, the VMK arcade games have been switched over to Pirates of the Caribbean Online & Disney’s ToonTown Online

A new sign has been put up at the entrance to the Golden Vine Winery, that is the same, minus Seasons of the Vine

For some unknown reason, a light or projector has been placed atop Don Tomas’, & is directed towards the Toy Story Midway Mania marquee

The Disneyland: Then, Now, & Forever book has been updated with a new cover, & a page for both the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage & Toy Story Midway Mania

Our friend MintCrocodile has some great pictures of the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries (which debuted today), & a couple of things from DCA that I want to highlight here:

A look at the special guide-map for this event

Various “hidden secrets” in the Jungle Cruise & the Indiana Jones Adventure

A special picture opportunity has been set up

The Secret of the Stone Tiger show has replaced Aladdin’s Oasis

Another show with Indy & some bad guy takes place in the streets of Adventureland

Quickly moving over to DCA… The Sunshine Plaza Fountain is now back in operation

The second food stand by Toy Story Midway Mania is the be the Hot Dog Hut

You can find plenty more of MintCrocodile’s wonderful pictures at his SmugMug page!

Our first article dealing with the New Tomorrowland of 1998 is going to be about the Rocket Rods. This article is going to be a pictorial article, as Yesterland already has a wonderful article up dealing with the attraction.

Now, let’s get to it:

The entrance to the Rocket Rods

The other side of the entrance didn’t receive the logo due to budget issues… Big surprise!

The queue featured a re-painted, neon version of the Mark III Monorail…

… As well as a neon PeopleMover vehicle

The loading & blast off area, as well as the Observatron

The attraction vehicle… Very weird in my opinion!

The only vehicle that had neon features added to it

The Rocket Rods closed in April 2001

Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters replaced at the Rocket Rods queue building in 2005… The track is empty

Tomorrow, a look at the American Space Experience!

Exactly 10 years ago today, the New Tomorrowland of 1998 officially opened to the public. While it’s not one of the best times in Disneyland’s history, it is a moment I’d like to look at. So we will be celebrating it in various ways for the next week.

Each day, a special article of sorts will be put up taking a look at each of the various attractions part of this re-do (the first one will be up tomorrow). And on this week’s edition of the Disneyland News Today Podcast, we’ll have a special audio tribute segment, featuring music from Rocket Rods, Space Mountain, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, & more!

So stay tuned, & remember… “BEYOND THE GREATEST STAR OF ALL LIES OUR FUTURE!”

The dates for the Innoventions Dream Home AP previews have changed, un-surprisingly. Here are the new dates:

June 17, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 18, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 19, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 20, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
June 21, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 22, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

More information on the previews & the Innoventions Dream Home itself is available here.

From the OC Register:

Disney’s first new monorail car in two decades — called the Monorail Red or Mark VII — is still being tested by Disney and no opening date has been announced.

Disney Spokesman John McClintock said today that the new train is still undergoing tests and adjustments. That includes the doors and air conditioning. He said both are working, but just not yet to Disney’s satisfaction.

McClintock said there is no date yet planned for the monorail’s public opening. When asked if the monorail might make it out for this Memorial Day weekend, he said that is “not at all likely.”

The Monorail Red’s biggest change is in looks: The first electric cars have blue glass and red stripes that change color in the sunlight. The next two cars will be blue with purple glass and orange with blue glass.

Bench seats will face the windows, allowing visitors a full view of the parks, Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Hotel. The capacity and speed will remain the same.

Join host Luke Manning and a cast including Lee Scott and Kenny Siegel, for a show that brings you the Ideals, Dreams, and Hard Facts of the Disneyland Resort. So sit back, relax, and enjoy all of the Disneyland news, information, and fun we have to offer on this edition of the Disneyland News Today Podcast!

Episode 13 starts off with our weekly Disneyland News and Rumors. Among the things covered this week are more problems involving the Pixar Play Parade, the Innoventions Dream Home, the Summer of Hidden Mysteries, and much more! Tackling the news with me this week are Kenny and Lee!

Coming to you live from the parks this week is Disneyland Park’s current, and only parade, Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams. Headphones are suggested for the best listening experience.

Then instead of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, this week we bring you Kenny’s trip report to the Disneyland Resort! We tried out a different way of adding in background music during this segment, and it didn’t come out that good. It’s kinda loud (you can still hear us thankfully), and I couldn’t edit any long pauses out. But it’s still a very enjoyable segment, and I hope you enjoy it. I also want to thank Lee for helping out for half of the segment while I was temporarily disposed.

Finally, it’s a brand new segment, Autopia Talk. Basically every time I’m at Disneyland, I’ll ride the Autopia, talk to myself, and bring it to you on the podcast! I’d like to know what everyone thinks of Autopia Talk, so be sure to email me at wdwnewstoday@gmail.com. Headphones are suggested for the best listening experience.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at wdwnewstoday@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

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While this isn’t really news, I thought I would share with you all, this pristine quality image of the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction poster:

Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from the latest Disneyland Resort Update on DisneyGeek:

A new banner up at the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure

One of the counters & some seating at the Bengal Barbecue are behind walls

Apparently this is new wood for the Pacific Wharf Bridge

One of the shop windows in Downtown Disney now displays Disney’s Fairytale Weddings

It’s Tough to be a Bug is closed until May 23rd

And Corn Dog Castle is closed until May 22nd

Finally, it seems the Carnation Cafe restrooms are getting some work done

Our sister site, WDW News Today, has an interesting rumor on how 2 films released this summer could involve 2 attractions across the country (although only 1 of them applies for Disneyland):

The next two weeks of business at your local box office may be determining the future of your favorite Disney Parks and your future vacations. Disney management will be closely watching the performance of two summer blockbusters over the next two weeks, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

For the Narnia series, everything is riding on this weekend and the latest film’s success. If the film doesn’t perform as well as the Walt Disney Company is hoping, we may have seen the last or next-to-last Narnia film. Whether or not that takes place, a decision will be made soon on the now-in-developement Narnia 3-D attraction being planned for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s California Adventure. If the film shows strong results, then expect the new Narnia 3-D show to debut at both parks around Summer 2010.

And for the rumor on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, click here!

Tickets to this years Mickey’s Halloween Treats at Disney’s California Adventure are now on sale for Annual Passholders only:

Passholder Discount Available for Event Dates
October 3, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29

Passholder Discount Not Available for Event Dates
October 10, 17, 24, 30

Only Day of Event Tickets Available on Event Date
October 31

Event Times
Monday to Thursday — 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday to Sunday — 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices
Passholder Advance Ticket: $25 — Only Available on Select Dates
General Advance Ticket: $29
Day Of Event Ticket: $37
Ages Two and Under: No Charge

Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland, plus a special Friday edition of Monday in Parks on MiceAge:

The new railings for the Sunshine Plaza Fountain have been installed

A new sign has been installed at the Tomorrowland Monorail Station

A look at the drivers seat for the Mark VII Monorail

The exit waterfall rock work at the Subs is almost finished

Also, the green water hoses feeding the entry waterfall have been half-camouflaged with a covering that is similar to the cavern rock work

Just a little plug here for y’all to check out one of our wonderful sister sites, WDWNTube. Over their, John Corigliano & I are now pretty regularly uploading lovely videos from the Disneyland Resort & Walt Disney World.

Some of my latest videos include the Horse Drawn Streetcar, a Christmas Fantasy, Block Party Bash, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, & Storybook Land at Night.

So be sure to check out WDWNTube regularly for the latest videos from Disneyland & Walt Disney World.