The Disney Parks Blog on Friday released some of the food offerings that are coming to the Cars Land amusement park inside Disney California Adventure Park. Cars Land is inspired by the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, as shown in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "Cars 2." Here are the real-life inspirations to Radiator Springs. Flo's … Continue reading Food offerings at Cars Land revealed
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$800,000 grant sought for Route 66 visitors center in Albuquerque
A pack of lawmakers is seeking an $800,000 grant from the state of New Mexico for a Route 66 visitors center on the east end of Albuquerque. A couple of sharp-eyed readers saw the line item in the long list of capital-outlays requests by the New Mexico Legislature. You can see the listing on the … Continue reading $800,000 grant sought for Route 66 visitors center in Albuquerque
Illinois Tourism creates new Route 66 videos
DiscoverIllinois.org (aka the Illinois Office of Tourism) recently uploaded well-produced videos about Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln. Here's the introduction: https://youtu.be/4WaQ6LoaYBM And here's a five-minute tour of the Mother Road in Illinois, courtesy of expert John Weiss: https://youtu.be/4dTkCcQC0gQ And several tourists are asked about Route 66's appeal: https://youtu.be/9ZHBKceCFoM
Mitchell Caverns vandalized after state closes it
Mitchell Caverns, part of the Providence Mountains State Recreation Area in Southern California's Mojave Desert, was extensively vandalized after it was closed last spring due to state budget cuts, reported the Los Angeles Times. The Times reported: Intruders cut fences, kicked doors off of hinges and shattered windows and display cases. They stole metal signs and … Continue reading Mitchell Caverns vandalized after state closes it
Round Barn marks 20th year of restoration in April
The historic Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., will mark the 20th anniversary of its restoration on April 14 with a celebration, reported The Oklahoman newspaper. Apparently details is still being worked out. But live music is certain, as the second floor of the barn has hosted dances for decades. The barn's first owner, William Odor, … Continue reading Round Barn marks 20th year of restoration in April
Updates on Cars Land
A number of updates came over in recent days about Cars Land being built at Disney's California Adventure. Cars Land takes its inspiration from the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs seen in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "Cars 2." Cars Land is scheduled to open sometime this summer. First, the Disney Parks Blog … Continue reading Updates on Cars Land
Logan County tourism director a busy man
Geoff Ladd, director of tourism in Logan County, Ill., seems to be a very busy -- and successful -- man at his job. This story today from LincolnDailyNews.com details all the things he's got going regarding Route 66, such as: A big Route 66 map of Illinois and other display panels at Lincoln's Postville Park. … Continue reading Logan County tourism director a busy man
Route 66 Station wants fees waived
A Tulsa city councilor is seeking a permanent waiver on inspection and permit fees regarding projects at the Route 66 Station Village in west Tulsa, reported the Tulsa World. The councilor, Jeannie Cue, is leading the effort: "This project, which is for the city, is the work of a lot of volunteers who have donated … Continue reading Route 66 Station wants fees waived
Blue Whale vandalized
It was discovered Saturday morning that the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla., was vandalized in recent days. According to KOTV in Tulsa: Vandals wrote what is believed to be their names on the cultural icon, which was built in 1972, and Catoosa police are investigating. Police are not releasing photos of the graffiti because they feel it … Continue reading Blue Whale vandalized
Cost overruns, late delivery of Route 66 statue irk councilor
A Tulsa city councilor expressed dismay Thursday over a large statue at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza near downtown that is $83,000 over its initial cost and more than two years late, reported the Tulsa World. The $1.1 million statue, titled "East Meets West," is funded by the Vision 2025 sales tax. "This just seems like … Continue reading Cost overruns, late delivery of Route 66 statue irk councilor