Concept Art Released for Today’s DCA Announcements
Here is some concept art released today to go along with the announced improvements coming to California Adventure.
Carthay Circle recreation at the new Entry Plaza. Part of the attempt to show case Southern California as Walt Disney himself would have experienced it in the late 20’s through the late 30’s. Note the ‘Street Car’ transportation in this concept art too. That’s a crucial part of guest transportation for the Second Gate 2.0.
Toy Story (Midway) Mania. This announcement leaves off the Midway, although I’ve heard it will get the longer name.
The Little Mermaid attraction. Some update of the Tony Baxter planned attraction for this modern Disney classic animated feature.
Radiator Springs Racers. Needs a new name, but this is concept is the major attraction of the new ‘Carsland’ 12-acre expansion. RSR will feature ‘Test Track’ style cars and technology racing through a ‘Cars’ character populated race. This will take up major acreage.
Disney’s World of Color. A night time water show that is supposed to blow you away and dwarf the Bellagio show in Las Vegas. Will fit in the current lake area, but a viewing area will have to be constructed to fit 7000-10000 guests per show.
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I keep seeing references to the Little Mermaid attractions being the “Tony Baxter” attraction, probably because of the Little Mermaid DVD extra that showcased it. It should be noted that Tony’s friend and former WDI coworker, John Stone, was an incredible talent behind this project. I’m not for a moment downplaying Tony’s role or his overall creativity, but I think Tony, in person, would be the first person to tell anyone how much of that project was John Stone’s doing. Back when I was still a high school kid, Tony had his assistant arrange and host a private tour of WDI for me, and part of that tour was getting into a room set up for an entire Little Mermaid land. John Stone personally showed me the models and storyboards and such.
It was a really great concept and I hope what we’ll see at DCA will be similar. Stone is an awesome model maker and designer. A very talented man.