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    The recently redone side of the tram stop is still closed.
    Taste Pilots had regular fries again..
    The walkay through GRR is still closed off at the smoking area and then past the queue as they work on the lift hill (after hours work so the attraction is still open)
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    The windows that had writing on them have been removed from the Bay area
    Golden Dreams is gone...
    A new form sticking up from where the Christmas tree usually went.
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    No real visible progress on the Orange Stinger
    Work continues on the DVC wing
    The rest of the support columns have been painted/stained/sealed (not sure the correct word)
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    A clsoer look
    The mural for Golden Dreams is still up but the building is gone.
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    The rockwork near the Zephyr looks almost complete
    The viewing area is progressing slowly.
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    Here is a better shot of the mural and wall that is left and the building is gone
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    Demo work has started on the back side of the old restroom building.
    Noticed a rock missing near the walkway to the vineyard
    The grapes look to be a good crop this year..
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    I had a request for some closer shots of the Blue Sky Cellar artwork.. so here is the new dining area that will replace the SS Rustworthy
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    Also for better shots of some of the documents in the one display case at the end of the entrance walkway
    The script for the film
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    A closer look at the viewing area model
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    Now out to the Pier to see what is going on
    A new hole was dug.
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    A sample of the rockwork (probably used for reference)
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    The rocks near Screamin
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    Noticed this.. looked like someone put a support in the wrong spot and it was moved..
    They look to be pulling smaller cables now
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    No real visible progress on the new Lucky Fortune Cookie (I think the name is staying)
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    Noticed there were no banners on the backlot
    A better shot of the rockwork taking shape near Screamin
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    The rocks near the Zephyr
    A Green Army Man Band rolled by
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    More scaffolding is installed in the Orange Stinger now
    Looks like a platform at the top
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    Over near GRR you can just barely make out some of the scaffolding, but the work is not visible.
    Now over to the Grand Californian
    The tarps and scaffolding are down and you can see the connection between the old (right) and new (left) wings)
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    The pool area is coming along too with the brickwork mostly complete
    The roof of the walkway/arcade is progressing too
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    A fence is now almost complete along the perimeter of the pool area
    The pool has some of the tile work completed
    Here is where the new and old pool areas will be connected
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    Now to the street side of the building, woodwork is being completed
    The walkway to the street is complete
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    The is the end of the wing that faces the street above the valet parking garage
    The parking entrance is taking shape (again just for valet not guests)
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    For more shots be sure to visit the Construction Progress section Sunday
    D23 banners up along the road
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    The travel agency has very short hours
    A new store has opened recently
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    Overall I did not get the store.. seemed to be a mix of random merchandise
    Also its format of a shallow but wide store is odd
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    At this point a rather rude worker came over and said photos were not allowed inside the store (they also stopped someone else and told that person that it was state law, which I had never heard before...)
    A look at the windows in Monorail Blue
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    Not much happening backstage
    We found Nemo.. he was in a tree
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    One of the hands on the Toontown sign (on the back) was missing.
    The front
    The cover for the queue is back
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    Pinocchio is closed for rehab
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    The fountain near Casey Jr was off
    Work on the railings along the Big Thunder trail
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    The BBQ has had a menu change
    As well as removal of the characters (prices were dropped some too, but they were not posted, this started Thursday).
    Noticed an ODV cart in the old Fry location...
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    Work continues on the dragon in the pit.. wonder if it will show up before summer ends
    I think I mentioned this once before but the bridge into Adventureland has had some work done, looks to be new planks.
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    A long line for Annual Passes today
    The line board around 4:30pm
    The Bank is behind tarps as it is transformed into the new Gallery
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    The old temporary gallery at the exit hallway of the Theater is now closed
    The Disney Visa booth is still open though..
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    A Marine and his family were special guests for the flag retreat
    The event was recorded with two cameras (some of the techs had Cox shirts on so it may have been for local cable?)
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    They said he was back from his 3rd Tour in Iraq
    The director had two wireless monitors and was off to the side during the filming
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    The College Bands 5:30 set
    Saw this frame as we walked through the stores and thought it was an interesting idea
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    In the Disneyana store Star Wars related Big Figs have taken over most of the back wall
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    Popped in the Magic Shop and now it has only a few magic trick related items.
    The rest is normal merchandise
    One shelf of Magic Show stuff
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    Back to DCA for a trip on the Fun Wheel
    The cables are now pulled up to the platform in a couple spots
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    A random piece of equipment
    The asphalt is all gone out in the old parking lot.
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    The second structure along Harbor is moving along
    And not to be forgotten the first one
    Now a look at the former Golden Dreams site. The building is gone but the floor/concrete is still there
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    A shot of the cables going up to the platform
    A fence is up around the World of Color stuff to separate it from the Carsland work. Wonger if the trailers are to be removed soon as they are outside the fenceline
    A closer look at the fountain
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    Thought this was interesting, the backstage entrance from the Redwood Creek area
    Some railings and plants remain under the mural still
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    The World of Color Viewing area
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    This area will be behind walls soon for its conversion
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    A closer look at the new rockwork
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    The College Bands 7:30 set
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    Reunion was playing at the Tomorrowland Terrace
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    I finally managed to catch the Pixie Hollow Enchantment show.. here are some pictures (which really do not do it justice)
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    Haunted Mansion was closed for some reason
    A couple random Fantasmic shots
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    We close with a Magical shot
    And an LED ballon
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