http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/ en Tue, 21 May 2013 18:49:09 GMT vBulletin 1440 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/ http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32102-25-AP-Preview-Cars-Land-Merchandise?goto=newpost Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:54:04 GMT Hi there folks!

This week's report features a look at the new merchandise coming into Cars Land this summer!



Lots of cool stuff to expect come June 15th!



You can never have too many pins!



ElecTRONica is slowly de-rezzing from Hollywoodland.



Cables for the Red Car Trolley are going up!



And across in Disneyland, progress is being made in the Blue Ribbon Bakery!



All these and more can be found here.

Also, I (FINALLY) have the follow-up video from my Ride Challenge on Casey Jr:



Please vote below for the next Ride Challenge (post a comment with the ride you want me to do), and remember, it can be ANY RIDE in either park! (except the Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Matterhorn, It's A Small World, or Casey Jr. since they have been done already).

Have a great weekend everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32102-25-AP-Preview-Cars-Land-Merchandise http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32050-24-RDCT-from-IASW?goto=newpost Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:23:57 GMT ...what was that? Image: http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff469/reggroyx9d9/Mysteries%20and%20Magic%20Report%2003%2015%202012/IMG_0473.jpg ... ...what was that?



This photo report features pictures of the Remember, Dreams Come True fireworks show from It's a Small World!



Although you miss out on some of the fireworks from the Hub,



It's a Small World is used as a giant projection surface!



It's a really cool effect, and it's usually less crowded than the Hub!



And finally, this past weekend wrapped up the New Orleans Bayou Bash.



All these pictures and more can be found here.

The Casey Jr. Ride Challenge has finally been filmed, and will be edited and uploaded hopefully by next week! See you then! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32050-24-RDCT-from-IASW http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32039-23-One-More-Disney-Day-Recap?goto=newpost Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:56:56 GMT Okay, I think I have finally recovered enough to put this together. For those of you that are familiar with the term "Disney Hangover", this is the most intense one I've ever had.

I promise, that sign says Leap Day, not "eap Day"



We were treated to a 10PM performance of Soundsational.



And a special 1AM performance of Fantasmic!



I recorded the finale of Fantasmic for you all, it's a bit different that usual! Since the Mark Twain was down for refurb, they did what is called an Island Finale.



All these pictures and more can be found here.

Hope you all enjoy the update, although it was a bit painful, I'm glad I was able to experience this event and share it with all of you. My Casey Jr. Ride Challenge (No, I didn't forget!) SHOULD be taking place later today, so hope to have the video up within the next two weeks! Have a great weekend everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32039-23-One-More-Disney-Day-Recap http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32024-22-Blue-Skies-over-Cars-Land?goto=newpost Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:10:46 GMT Hi again everyone! The Blue Sky Cellar reopened this past Wednesday with all SORTS of automotive goodness! I wanted to get this update up sooner, but... Hi again everyone! The Blue Sky Cellar reopened this past Wednesday with all SORTS of automotive goodness! I wanted to get this update up sooner, but I needed some time to recover from One More Disney Day...

Anyway, without further ado!



So much concept art!



And a model of most of the new land.



All these and more can be found here.

Also, as a bonus, here is a video of the video _{(videoception!)} currently playing in the Blue Sky Cellar!



Have a great weekend everyone, coverage of the insanity that was One More Disney Day will be released next week! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32024-22-Blue-Skies-over-Cars-Land http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32013-21-Bayou-Bashes-and-Ship-Rotations?goto=newpost Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:14:16 GMT As Mushu said in Mulan after being brought back from stone: I LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVEE!!! Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates, I sort of... As Mushu said in Mulan after being brought back from stone: I LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVEE!!!

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates, I sort of had a test in every single class (5 classes) that isn't a music ensemble within a week, and it got a tad overwhelming. Anyway, without further ado, here is this week's report!

To celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans Square, Tiana and her friends come party in the New Orleans Bayou Bash!



The Columbia is back from refurbishments, including a brand new deck!



Which resulted in the Mark Twain now going down for refurb.



All these and more can be found here.

Expect to see some special updates coming soon, including the reopening of the Blue Sky Cellar and coverage of One More Disney Day! Have a great week everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/32013-21-Bayou-Bashes-and-Ship-Rotations http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31855-20-DCA-Improvements-and-Dapper-Day?goto=newpost Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:12:33 GMT Hello Viffers! My apologies for missing an update last week, school and life have been a bit overwhelming, but without further ado! DCA... Hello Viffers! My apologies for missing an update last week, school and life have been a bit overwhelming, but without further ado!

DCA Construction!



Dapper Day aboard the Mark Twain!



There was a huge turnout!



All these and more can be found here.

Hopefully I will have a chance to get my ride challenge for Casey Jr. done soon, have a great weekend everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31855-20-DCA-Improvements-and-Dapper-Day http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31787-19-A-How-To-Guide-to-what?goto=newpost Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:27:16 GMT Happy Thursday everyone! Like I mentioned last week, I have a bit of a different kind of report for you all. As the title suggests, this is a sort of... Happy Thursday everyone! Like I mentioned last week, I have a bit of a different kind of report for you all. As the title suggests, this is a sort of how-to guide. How to do what exactly, you may ask?



Something along the lines of "How to take crazy/awesome/ridiculous pictures at Disneyland with friends/characters, and especially: lightsabers."



This report features myself, along with VF Users GoofyFlamingo and SOOJ. Thanks again for helping out! We had way too much fun putting this together.



All of these and more can be found here.

I hope you all enjoy the impending ridiculosity, and feel free to share if you have taken any similar awesome sorts of pictures at Disneyland! My next ride challenge of Casey Jr. should be coming up soon, so until next week, may the Force be with you! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31787-19-A-How-To-Guide-to-what http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31757-18-Kings-and-Jolly-Holidays!?goto=newpost Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:24:00 GMT Hi there Viffers! I have quite an extensive report put together for you this week, so let's get started!

I got a new camera this past Christmas that I will now be using for my Photo Reports here, and I'm really happy with the quality it has provided so far!

I stopped briefly by the festivities set up for Dia de los Reyes in Frontierland.



I also checked out the newly opened Jolly Holiday Bakery.



And finally, some pictures of the various refurbishments going on in Disneyland.



Also, as an added bonus, I took a ride in the Wheel House aboard the Mark Twain, and on the Lilly Belle!

All these and more can be found here.

And to finish, I have the follow-up video from my Ride Challenge on It's a Small World Holiday (Codename- Smalliday):

(BONUS: Comment below if you can figure out which scene is out of order!)



The Casey Jr. Circus Train is up for the next Ride Challenge, so voting for the next Challenge will occur once Casey has been accomplished!

Let me know if there's anything in particular you would like me to focus on in future reports! I have a very special update coming next week that I hope you all enjoy, so until then, have a great weekend everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31757-18-Kings-and-Jolly-Holidays! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31726-17-Cars-and-Trains-(Part-2)?goto=newpost Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:49:52 GMT Howdy everyone! Time for another jaunt through Disney Construction Adventure! First off, most of the Carthay Circle Theatre has been revealed! ... Howdy everyone! Time for another jaunt through Disney Construction Adventure!

First off, most of the Carthay Circle Theatre has been revealed!



However, not much else on Buena Vista Street has changed.



And finally, I finish up my photo tour of the Trains of Disney exhibit.



All these and more can be found here..

Now that the crazy holiday crowds have left, my Ride Challenges will hopefully be able to resume, so expect to see video from Small World Holiday next week! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31726-17-Cars-and-Trains-(Part-2) http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31697-16-Cars-and-Trains-(Part-1)?goto=newpost Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:19:06 GMT Hello everyone! A Happy New Year to you all, let's get started with some pictures!

Buena Vista Street is still mostly a mess of steel girders, green tarps and scaffolding, but it's coming along.



Cars Land is much further along, and should be nearing completion in just a few months.



Also, this report is the first of a two part series in which I will be covering the Trains of Disney exhibit on Main Street.



All these pictures and more can be found here.

My next Ride Challenge will be on It's a Small World Holiday (hopefully filmed this week), and Casey Jr. will be next. Sorry Executioner, no canoes this time. ;)

Have a great week everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31697-16-Cars-and-Trains-(Part-1) http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31646-15-A-Different-Perspective?goto=newpost Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:31:35 GMT Merry Christmas Viffers! Again, I apologize for the lateness, but between my crazy work schedule and the issues with the site being down, I got a bit... Merry Christmas Viffers! Again, I apologize for the lateness, but between my crazy work schedule and the issues with the site being down, I got a bit behind. However, as a special holiday treat for all of you, here is a gallery of pictures I have compiled from World of Color in Disney California Adventure.



I'm sure many of you have seen this show by now, but I took these pictures from the lower deck of Silly Symphony Swings, resulting in a slightly different but really cool experience.



Even though the projections and mist screens aren't very visible, the show is incredible looking merely at the fountains. Also, FIRE.



All of these pictures and more can be found here.

I'll be back later this week with a rather large update, so until then, happy holidays and don't eat too much! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31646-15-A-Different-Perspective http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31611-14-Holidays-at-Night!?goto=newpost Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:39:11 GMT Hi-ho Viffers! This week's report features mostly nighttime shots, showcasing how great the Happiest Place on Earth looks at night during the holidays!



A quick stop by New Orleans Square.



And of course, last but not least!



All of these and more can be found here.

Also, I have the follow-up video from my Ride Challenge on the Matterhorn:



Please vote below for the next Ride Challenge (post a comment with the ride you want me to do), and remember, it can be ANY RIDE in either park! (except the Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, or the Matterhorn since they have been done already).

Have a great week everyone, and good luck to those of you with finals! I will be done with mine by tomorrow afternoon, and I look forward to celebrating by heading to Disneyland! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31611-14-Holidays-at-Night! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31590-13-Christmas-Fantasy-Parade!?goto=newpost Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:55:31 GMT Hello everyone! My update schedule has been slightly skewed due to coming up on the last weeks of the semester and work, but here is Issue #13! ... Hello everyone! My update schedule has been slightly skewed due to coming up on the last weeks of the semester and work, but here is Issue #13!

This week's report is on my personal favorite parade, the Christmas Fantasy Parade!



This parade is a definite classic, and is always very popular!



Those of you that have seen it know what (or who!) comes at the end!



All these and more can be found here.

My ride challenge on the Matterhorn has been completed, I just need to edit the video together, and it should accompany the next photo report.

Until next time, stay warm out there! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31590-13-Christmas-Fantasy-Parade! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31554-12-Reindeer-and-Toons!?goto=newpost Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:15:07 GMT Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The last update should have gone up a few days earlier, so now I will do my best to keep to my weekly... Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The last update should have gone up a few days earlier, so now I will do my best to keep to my weekly schedule!

First of all, we'll stop by Big Thunder Ranch, which has transformed into Santa's yearly getaway from the North Pole.



I also visited Toontown, to see how our animated friends celebrate their holidays!



Finally, I took a quick jaunt over to California Adventure, where Santa likes to hang out by the Pier.



All these and more can be found here.

After my last report, Matterhorn is in the lead for my next Ride Challenge, which as GoofyFlamingo mentioned, will be going down for quite a lengthy refurbishment next year as they switch over to the new bobsleds, so it's next on the to do list!. There were also a few votes for It's A Small World Holiday, which I will do after Matterhorn, as it is a seasonal overlay that will only be here through early January (and the Holiday version is much more tolerable than the original ;) )

Until next time everyone, don't eat too much, and enjoy the weekend! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31554-12-Reindeer-and-Toons! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31544-11-Small-World-Holiday!?goto=newpost Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:17:56 GMT Happy Sunday everyone! This week I focused on the annual holiday overlay for It's a Small World!



They definitely go all out with decorating!



It's really wonderful, I highly recommend it if you haven't been on it before!



All these and more can be found here.

Also, I was finally able to do my Ride Challenge for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, with video below! (Caution: Excessive rambling may occur)



Have a great week everyone, and feel free to vote for my next challenge in the comments below! (No Teacups, Space Mountain, or Big Thunder) ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31544-11-Small-World-Holiday! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31512-10-A-Soundsational-Holiday!?goto=newpost Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:49:31 GMT Happy Wednesday everyone, here is Issue #10! More Holiday decorations keep going up on Main Street. Image:... Happy Wednesday everyone, here is Issue #10!

More Holiday decorations keep going up on Main Street.



Other lands are getting in the spirit too!



And finally, I got pictures of Mickey's Soundsational Parade (at night!) before it goes on hiatus until January. I'll miss it, but I'm SO excited for Christmas Fantasy!



All of these pictures, and a whole lot more can be found here.

For my next Ride Challenge, Big Thunder received 7 votes! I should be able to accomplish it this weekend, and my followup should accompany my next photo report.

Have a great rest of your week everyone, it's almost the most Magical time of year! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31512-10-A-Soundsational-Holiday! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31503-9-Here-come-the-Holidays!?goto=newpost Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:10:56 GMT Happy Friday all! Here's Issue #9!

After a busy few weeks, I've finally had a chance to catch up on the parks, including early installation of Holiday decorations!



New Orleans Square is the first land to deck their halls, and it is as festive as ever!



We also journey over to California Adventure for some Christmas fun and of course, construction updates!



All this and more can be found right here.

Also, I completed my last Ride Challenge! It was tied between Autopia and Space Mountain, but I went with Space and rode it 4 times in a row without getting out! If you'd like to hear more of the story, feel free to PM me. Sorry for the lack of video, but you can't see or hear much of anything out there in space. ;) Please comment below to vote on what my next Ride Challenge will be! (No Teacups or Space!)

Have a great weekend everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31503-9-Here-come-the-Holidays! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31488-8-Rivers-and-Pumpkins?goto=newpost Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:12:13 GMT Greetings all! I apologize for the late post of this week's report, but I have spent most of my time this week training at work,
and I am now an official Star Tours Flight Attendant/Travel Agent/Flight Officer!

For this report, I took a trip aboard the Mark Twain!



For those who are unaware, the Rivers of America received an update after the closure in Spring of 2010, splitting the rivers into 4 major sections:
The Columbia River, the Mississippi River, the Potomac River, and the Rio Grande River.



And to round out the month of October and the quick approach of Halloween, I bring you a final round of pumpkins!



All these pictures and more can be found here.

The next update should be rather extensive, as Holiday decorations are already sneaking their way into the parks (and it's not even Halloween yet!?!?!?!!)

Have a great weekend everyone, and don't eat too much candy! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31488-8-Rivers-and-Pumpkins http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31455-7-Mickey-s-Halloween-Party?goto=newpost Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:07:08 GMT Happy (early) Halloween everyone! This week features pictures that I took when I attended Mickey's Halloween party with two of my friends. (I dressed as Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars, my friend Fiona dressed as the Cheshire Cat from Alice on Wonderland, and my friend Wendy dressed as Wendy from Peter Pan)

We'll start off with a few refurbishment updates, such as Winnie the Pooh's new Meet and Greet area in Critter Country:



And then get in on the fun with the exclusive fireworks show: Halloween Screams!



And finally, some pictures of my usual shenanigans.



More pictures can be found here.

Also, in case you didn't see in my last report, I did my Ride Challenge on the Mad Tea Party and made a video of it:



Please vote below for the next Ride Challenge (post a comment with the ride you want me to do), and remember, it can be ANY RIDE in either park! (except the Mad Tea Party, since it has been done already)

Thank you all, and be sure to have a magical day! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31455-7-Mickey-s-Halloween-Party http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31448-6-Soundsational-AP-Event?goto=newpost Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:52:21 GMT Hello everyone! Last night, I attended a special Annual Passholder event at Disneyland that featured a nighttime performance of Mickey's Soundsational Parade, as well as an opportunity afterward to see some of the floats up close!

Aladdin!



Mary Poppins!



The Three Caballeros!



Also, each new photo report will feature my weekly highest score on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. This round featured myself and VF user Aurorasmiles!



All these pictures and more can be found here.

EDIT: I've added more pictures provided VF User Aurorasmiles, thank you again for being my backup photographer!

Also, here's the follow-up from my ride challenge last week!



Have a great week everyone! (Expect a special spooktacular update next week!) ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31448-6-Soundsational-AP-Event http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31429-5-ConHalloStructionWeen!?goto=newpost Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:58:51 GMT Time for Issue #5! This report is a bit all over the place, as I wanted to cover as much of the new happenings as I can for all of you! This week... Time for Issue #5! This report is a bit all over the place, as I wanted to cover as much of the new happenings as I can for all of you!

This week features mostly on construction and refurbishment updates, such as Cars Land and Buena Vista Street (of course).



More pumpkin carvings!



And a few other things I haven't paid close attention to in the past.



The rest of the report can be found here.

LASTLY, I'm going to be starting a sort of poll/contest to go along with my articles. Possibly/hopefully to coincide with my trips to the parks for my photo reports, I'm going to hold a poll in which YOU, the VF members, will decide upon a ride in Disneyland or California Adventure that I will attempt to ride as many times as I can in one trip. This is just an idea I'd like to try out, and it should be fun! So leave a comment on the article with what ride you vote that I should ride as many times as I can! (No, not It's a Small World, have mercy!!!!! ;))

Have a great weekend everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31429-5-ConHalloStructionWeen! http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31404-4-Pumpkin-Carving?goto=newpost Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:39:20 GMT Hello everyone! It's that time again, here comes Issue #4!

HalloweenTime is in full swing at Disneyland, as the first of Mickey's Halloween Parties is taking place this evening (and the crowds are crazy!)

I decided to focus this report on an often overlooked HalloweenTime addition, the pumpkin carvings at Big Thunder Ranch!



There are lots of creative designs, but unfortunately due to the natural decomposition of pumpkins, they usually don't last for too long.



I also stopped by the Scare-dy-Crow Shack for a visit.



THe rest of the report can be found here.

Have a great weekend everyone! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31404-4-Pumpkin-Carving http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31387-3-Blue-Sky-and-Buena-Vista?goto=newpost Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:47:02 GMT Surprise ya'll! Issue #3 is here!

The Blue Sky Cellar reopened yesterday after a brief closure, and now it's all about...



Buena Vista Street! (And a tiny bit of Cars Land)

Tons of concept art!



And a full model of the Main Entrance and Buena Vista Street!



All of this and more, right over here.

Hope you all enjoy, and have a great day! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31387-3-Blue-Sky-and-Buena-Vista http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31386-2-HalloweenTime?goto=newpost Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:44:45 GMT Issue #2, coming right at you!

This week will be featuring Disneyland's annual transformation into HalloweenTime!



Some MINOR spoilers and details from Haunted Mansion Holiday!



And of course, everyone's favorite, REFURBISHMENT WALLS!!!! Almost as great as the Back Side of Water!



Again, all this and more can be found right over here.
I hope you all enjoy, and have a spook-tacular day! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31386-2-HalloweenTime http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31385-1-DCA-Construction-VF-Scavenger-Hunt-6?goto=newpost Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:42:20 GMT Okay, here is issue #1! I'm still getting the hang of these funky controls. Brakes, BRAKES, WHERE ARE THE BRAAAAAKESSS!?!?!?!?!


All kidding aside, here we go!! (No Peter Pan pun intended ;) )

Here are a few previews of what to look forward to, and the rest will follow.

The new (temporary) entrance for DCA!



Updates on Cars Land construction!



Vision Fantastic's 6th Digital Scavenger Hunt!



All of this and more, right over here.

I hope you all enjoy, and again, feel free to send any sort of feedback my way! And have a magical day! ]]> reggroyx9d9 http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/showthread.php/31385-1-DCA-Construction-VF-Scavenger-Hunt-6