Disney News

The countdown is on for the reopening of Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet®. The re-engineered attraction will open on December 6th after being closed almost 8-months for refurbishment.

Disney Imagineers have promised a whole new experience as guests will create their own virtual concept vehicle in the Design Studio. Then, guests climb into a SimCar to put their design through its paces on the Test Track circuit while reaching speeds of up to 65 miles per hour. After your test drive, see stats on how well your virtual concept vehicle performed and explore the Chevrolet showroom full of cars designed by the experts!

This picture shows what the new 6-person SimCars will look like when Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet® opens in December.

Buena Vista Street, the new entrance of Disney California Adventure® Park, recreates the spirit of optimism and opportunity that Walt Disney discovered back in 1923 when he first stepped off the train in Los Angeles. Here guests will find the Red Car Trolley, shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

One of the entertainment options are the Citizens of Buena Vista Street. Similar to the Streetmosphere characters you can find at the Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, this cast of characters brings the streets to life with laughs, smiles, and lifelong memories.

Meet the Citizens of Buena Vista Street:

Officer Calvin Blue

Donna the Dog Lady

Miss Molly Melville Matterhorn Montgomery III

As we get closer to the Dec. 6th Grand Opening of the New Fantasyland® area of the Magic Kingdom® Park, information continues to surface about the attractions, venues, and meet and greets that will be available to guests. Today, we have a video explaining some of the detail and story line involving the West Wing of Beast’s Castle, which will host the Be Our Guest Restaurant.

The Be Our Guest Restaurant will feature three uniquely themed dining rooms – the mysterious West Wing, an elegant ballroom, and a beautiful Rose Gallery (which will be used only at lunch). Join Imagineers Chris Kelly, Ted Robledo and Tim Warzecha as they explore the Be Our Guest Restaurant.

As part of the Enchanted Forest area inside the New Fantasyland®, the opening of Gaston’s Tavern will bring additional snack options to guests of the Magic Kingdom® Park. Gaston’s Tavern carries out an amazing theme that is sure to please any Beauty and The Beast fan. Just like his personality, this location is all about Gaston.

Don’t expect the same ol’ snack options as a few will be exclusive to Gaston’s Tavern. Available items include:

• Roasted Pork Shank
• Warm Cinnamon Rolls
• Chocolate Croissant
• Mixed Fruit Cup, Sliced Apples with Caramel Sauce, or Mixed Vegetables with Dip
• Hummus and Chips
• LeFou’s Brew (available in a souvenir stein or goblet for additional cost)
• Soft drinks, juices, milk, and hot beverages

LeFou’s Brew is a specialty drink made from no-sugar added frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam. And the Roasted Pork Shank is a new spin on the popular Turkey Legs that can be found at other dining locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort.

While you are visiting Belle’s Village, be on the look out for Gaston himself! You never know when he will be out posing for pictures and meeting his fans!

Here are some photos of Gaston’s Tavern and Belle’s Village: