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    There is now a Star Tours banner at the parking garage bridge.
    Plenty of signs up to warn everyone of Disneylands reduced hours on Saturday due to the Pirates Premiere.
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    A Winnie the Pooh poster in the window as you approach the tram stop.
    Work is moving along quickly on the new entrance. The concrete/stucco coating is being applied.
    A closer look. Here you can see the color as well as the outline of the fin behind the tarp. The construction workers give you a great sense of scale too.
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    The backside.
    The Carthay is moving along, no major changes since last week.
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    The old guest information booth and the outdoor seating area is now behind walls and is being removed.
    The canopy/arches that used to go from the seating area to the train is are all gone already.
    The new/temporary guest information kiosk.
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    Plenty of signs to make sure you know the stores are still open.
    Here you can see they have started to remove the cover over the old seating area (on the far side).
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    One last look since this will be gone any day (if not already by the time you read this).
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    I apologize for the dark pics.. I had the camera settings off and did not realize until I was on the Fun Wheel...
    A wider shot of the area
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    No progress on the pump house
    From this angle you can see the missing section.
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    Moving on up the parade route to Cars Land
    From the Blue Sky patio
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    They were moving dirt around for Maters attraction.
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    Hard to tell from this height though.
    Here you can see a convey belt/boom that was being used to drop the dirt where they needed it.
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    No real noticeable changes here.
    Not a whole lot of visible progress on this rock face that overlooks the Wharf either.
    They had all three platforms up and divers in the water again.
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    Speaking of the water it is looking brownish again.
    Duffy out for pictures with a couple guests around.
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    One of the shorter Toy Story waits I have seen in a while during the day.
    Some plants/vines near the hot dog stand.
    Time for a trip on the Fun Wheel. The dining area is moving along. The Parks blog announced some of the menu items and that the opening would not be till July 1st.
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    PT Fleas is being repainted.
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    This area is coming together.
    Goofys looks to be ready for the new signs
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    Over at the Cars Land entrance from the Wharf the backstage wall is slowly rising. From this angle I could not tell what the guy on the lift was doing.
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    A look at Maters
    Still finishing up the exterior of the Racers building. This seems to be crawling along.
    A better view of the new plants.
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    An overview of the area
    A wide shot of Mermaid.
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    Working on the towers
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    A better shot of the dirt being dropped into place and then compacted for Maters
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    Still piles of dirt around the Cozy Cones, wonder if that is what is making its way into Maters
    The Carthay from the Fun Wheel
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    Not much visible progress on the upper tier of the park.
    Time for the customary pan of the Cars Land rock work. This time starting on the right and panning left.
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    Back on the ground some barricades up in the maliboomer park.
    Not quite sure what they are working on.. best guess was some concrete repair or sealing.
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    More barricades
    Moving on to the dining area.
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    From the swings.
    Bayside Brews looks to be ready for its roof.
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    Still wiring this week.
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    Scaffolding up around the entrance arch.
    The repainting of the gift shop looks great.
    They were installing new lights, looked to be the same as the Toy Story lights.
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    There was no line so I hopped on the Jumpin Jellyfish for a different view of the work.
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    These shots are from the Zephyr now.
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    The queue are for the Little Mermaid looks to be done.
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    Out working on the rails.
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    The speaker is now covered.
    Still no speakers out here though.
    Disney Channel Rocks was performing all day today, no Disney Dance Crew.
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    Not a huge crowd but some guests watching the show.
    I read on a couple of sites that the Brother Bear overlay for the Redwood Creek area is going to be removed soon. Rumor is Up will be taking its place.
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    Thought I would grab some pictures of things that may not be around that much longer.
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    The theater has been closed for a while but looks untouched. I cannot remember how long ago they stopped the show.
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    The Spirit Cave
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    Some random merchandise as I walked by the gift shop.
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    The old Cars Meet and Greet is now seating.
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    Here you can see how they just cut the archway out.
    No visible progress on the Red Car work (since I could not see over or through the walls)
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    The Backlot Stage was being used for the Performing Arts showcase.
    Noticed as I was leaving the back side was now teal (when I went in it was not).
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    Over to Disneyland. A new attraction poster for Star Tours.
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    Main Street is being taken over for the Pirates Premiere too
    Lights are up on the buildings
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    Bleachers in front of City Hall and the Fire Station
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    A stage set up for what I am guessing is a media platform since it gets a great shot down Main Street.
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    Smaller bleachers line the east side of Main Street.
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    Near the hub they have them on both sides of the street.
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    The wait times around 3pm
    Some props to make the construction wall look nicer in Frontierland.
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    Captain Jack out nearby for some photos
    Her had guests all around and was asking trivia questions. Whoever answered correctly was next in line.
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    No visible progress on the new building from this angle. Guess with all the Pirates prep this has been paused.
    The bridge out to the island.
    The seating is complete and props are in place.
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    Out in the river more props as well as another bridge.
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    The island itself has been transformed
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    Captain Jack checking out the Columbia..
    A film crew had a few moments with him.
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    There were plenty of signs to help you find your way around.
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    Bins to return your 3D glasses after the film.
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    As you can see the walkways are a bit tight.
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    Looks like they are going to use this one Fantasmic light rig.
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    CMs running through some logistics up in the seats.
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    Here you can see the other footbridge from the island to the seats. Guessing it will be for the Cast arrival.
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    The projector booth
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    Water has returned to the Splash Mountain flume.
    I saw no logs in the few minutes I hung around.
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    Looks like the Fastpass entrance will be further down the road when it re-opens.
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    No visible progress here.
    This food location was closed in favor of stroller parking for Pirates.
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    From the treehouse
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    Another performing arts group.
    Buzz was out in Tomorrowland and had a line that stretched around to the Star Trader entrance.
    Speaking of the Star Trader. It has re-opened. Some new merchandise was out, but not all that the website showed.
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    This has been relocated from upstairs in the arcade to the center of the gift shop.
    A walk around..
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    A sale already.
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    The Star Cade is still a gift shop too. Wonder if it will stay this way for the re-opening crowds.
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    Back into Star Trader
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    Innoventions was still using the exit as the entrance.
    Had a request for some shots of the dioramas so here are a couple.
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    The final scene was closed off so no T-Rex shots.
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    From the Train station
    The Flag Retreat
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    The wait times just shy of 5pm
    Some light rigs set up in front of the Castle. I think these are for Grad Nite and not Pirates.
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    From Innoventions.
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    Not much happening inside. But did notice the LED lights.. I did not remember those bars.. but guessing they have been there since they remodeled a few years ago.
    You can just barely make out the top of the Carthay work right above the second window from the right of the train station.
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    The peg legged parrot is gone.
    A couple more Pirates shots as I walked down the trail.
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    The Stage Door Cafe is closed for some work.
    I am guessing the kitchen upgrades like everywhere else is getting.
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    The Billies.
    Since the Golden Horseshoe shares the kitchen its menu is reduced too. The only hot items were hot dogs.
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    Just before 6pm
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    A check in on the Disneyland Hotel work.
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    The parking lot side of the Magic Tower
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    Cars 2 banners near the AMC
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    Kitson Kids is gone.
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    Made another pass through Star Trader
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    Thought it was funny to see Figment at Disneyland.
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    The mule out on the monorail track. Not sure what they were working on. There was no monorail around so it must be the track or electrical.
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    A couple random Pirates shots.
    It was confirmed Davey Jones is leaving and Blackbeard is taking his place soon.
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    They were not playing the audio for the fireworks in New Orleans square this evening.
    If you were curious.. the backside of the bleachers on Main Street (forgot to grab a shot in the daylight).
    On the way out noticed a work light on over at the DCA entrance.
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