Best of 2007: Disney’s $1.1-billion theme park expansion

The biggest theme park story of 2007 by far was Disney’s announcement of a $1.1-billion makeover for California Adventure, Disneyland’s much-maligned offspring.

Here’s a roundup of our nine-part California Adventure Reimagined series:

* Toy Story Mania takes dark ride to next level
* World of Color water show promises to amaze
* Face-lift removes scars, adds 1920s Los Angeles theme
* California Adventure shops to reflect Walt Disney’s history
* $100-million Little Mermaid dark ride travels under the sea
* Radiator Springs Racers thrill ride a $200-million E-Ticket
* Luigi’s Roamin’ Tires levitating bumper cars a beloved retread
* Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree tow truck ride promises noise, nausea
* Mickey’s PhilharMagic 3-D movie heading for California Adventure?

Which new California Adventure ride or attraction are you most excited about?

You can catch our 2008 amusement and theme park preview series here starting Monday, Dec. 24.

Find the latest amusement and theme park news at the
Los Angeles Times Funland blog: www.latimes.com/funland

— Brady MacDonald / Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

[Image courtesy of Disney]

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