I'm Just Burnin'!

n our latest visit to the park, we were subject to a few new sights. New things to see at Disneyland must always be approached with caution. As we’ve learned the hard way, “newer” does not always equate with “better”, and gazing directly at park changes can be like staring into the burning glare of a solar eclipse (which, by the way, we were also subject to last weekend).

This first sight – or rather, site – was no exception. It took a lot of courage, about 4 hours of consideration, and much egging to persuade me to poke my head over the Carnation Gardens construction wall. What I saw filled me with a fiery rage:

Warning: Viewing my cause eye, heart, and emotional trauma.

There lies the remains of the ideal Disneyland Date-Nite, chopped up and carved out with her innards glistening under the evening sky. Gaggles of bats flocked beside, fitting for this macabre twilight scene.

But with death comes new life. I do not speak of Fantasy Faire, mind you. Over in Tomorrowland, a phoenix has risen and nested above the Starcade. Behold!

Starcade 2nd level + Flynn’s 80’s arcades + Tron in Tomorrowland (once again) = Us doing the NewTron Dance!

 That’s correct, Users! While I can’t say with any certainty, it appears as though Kevin Flynn may be moving his business a bit up north. Who hasn’t fantasized about moving this arcade into Disneyland, really? Tron has a solidified home in the park’s history, so it computes perfect sense. Looks like we’ll be getting our wish and our Starcade in its entirety, so pocket those quarters now!

The glow of Tron’s grid also appears to be going viral over at a former icy-sloped Tomorrowland mountain, but more on that later. Let’s just celebrate now what we can, and dance in loving memory of our favorite bandstand.