Interesting... thanks for posting the links
Regarding the Fantasyland changes, take lots of photos of things as they are now. I vaguely remember the 'old' Fantasyland at Disneyland and wish my dad took more photos of it. While I love the warmth and look of Fantasyland now (which I believe is the way Walt really wanted it, but couldn't afford it at the time), I was sad to see the pirate ship and
Skull Rock gone forever. So, take lots of pictures - thank heaven for digital! Hmm.. If they update Dumbo, I hope they'll add water... does anyone know why CA has water and FL doesn't? Seems ironic since FL is so much hotter.
Regarding the mention of DL's Star Tours in the SeekingAlpha link, I wonder what their plans are. I love Star Tours, but a change is long overdue. I remember reading (before the ride opened) how easily the simulators could be reprogrammed, yet all these years they've never changed the destination from the Moon of Endor (which they ironically never make it to). I always thought it would be cool if each gate, er, Starspeeder 3000, would go to a different destination - like Hoth (as advertised during the queue) or Tatooine or Cloud City or something. That way, it would feel more like a space port, and the variety would be nice.
Regarding California Adventure - I'm interested to see what changes they have planned. To me, California Adventure has a handful of really cool rides, but it is missing that warm welcoming feeling that the other US Disney parks have.