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    At 6:20am DCA looks so peaceful today.
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    The Carthay Circle with Tower of Terror looming beyond.
    Noticed that the newspapers were not at the door, they were stacked near the elevators.
    First stop for us, breakfast at the media center to check in and get some energy. I thought the centerpieces and silverware were fun.
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    There were special guide maps just for today. The front cover is on the far right, then back cover.
    The other side had the park map and entertainment highlights.
    Then it was off to Cars Land, we entered around 7:30am. It is hard not to stop and take a picture when you enter from the Wharf.
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    Today was media day so there were lights, crews, and cameras everywhere as you tried to walk around.
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    A couple video clips of cars racing by on the Radiator Springs Racers.
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    A platform set up for the media with Flos behind.
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    The streets as you reached town were lined with radio stations broadcasting live from the park.
    Looking back towards the Racers.
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    Route 66 had a good crowd moving around.
    A check in on the Flying Tires.
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    Next up the Cozy Cones.
    Notice the green army guy hanging out.
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    The breakfast menu.
    What the food looks like.
    A table set up for interviews about the Cars Land food offerings.
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    Radio stations circled the front of the Cozy Cones.
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    All is quiet at Fillmores right now.
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    Back to Fillmores
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    You cannot go inside, that is equipment/storage.
    A nice path to Ghirardelli
    What a great view.. Sarges..
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    Turning left from the previous picture.
    Around front.
    A walk through Sarges.
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    This is your headquarters for Cars Toys.
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    The cash register counter.
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    Thought this was great!
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    The park area between Sarges and Flos.
    Looking toward the restrooms (note the only ones in Cars Land). There is also one telephone.
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    Spotted John Lasseter up on a roof doing an interview with a morning show.
    Next up Radiator Springs Curious. (Or Lizzies)
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    The pin trading sign is great! So happy not to see the generic one.
    Next stop Ramones.
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    Some of the logos on the wall.
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    Time for the Racers. It had a posted 10 minute wait (which turned out to be closer to 30 minutes)
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    While waiting took some pictures of the signs in the queue. They tell the story of the origins of Radiator Springs.
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    I could not tell if this penny was in there by design or from a guest.
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    Video of a ride on Radiator Springs Racers shot in wide angle. We race the George Kalogridis and Garth Kemp (and we won)!
    Some of the plates on the wall of the Photo area as you exit.
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    Later in the day after touring Buena Vista Street I walked through again. First stop, Maters.
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    A look over at the Bugs Theater mural. Interesting how it is kept low now.. so from Maters, etc.. you only see the top blue portion most of the time thanks to the trees, etc..
    A closer look at the radio booth signs.
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    Lightening and Mater out for pictures and video.
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    The Fastpass Distribution area for Racers, which will not be used for a while, there is a temporary one out by Bugs.
    Heading into the single rider queue.
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    The backstage gate as you go from the Wharf to Cars Land.
    Circling back later in the day..
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    Stopping by Flos.
    Time for the Racers again.
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    Notice the clouds in this scene...
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    Doubled back for another ride...
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    Ramones
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    A sample of what the on ride photo looks like. You can have it added to your Photopass+ card too.
    Walking on the trail to Fliks.
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    Red coming out for some photos.
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    He shoots water and kids can try to catch it.
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    The signs as you head from Fliks back to Radiator Springs.
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    The other side if you were heading to Fliks
    The next sign..
    Route 66 painted on the ground in town.
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    Stopped by the Blue Sky Cellar and noticed the railing is gone. It must have been in the way of the riser for the premiere last night.
    Since the media day was focused on DCA, they brought Merida over here today for pictures.
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    The Phineas and Ferb show was going on as I headed back to the Grand Californian.
    Passed a new singer near GRR, he is the Happy Camper.
    Thought this was funny. Their shoes and socks drying and they sat on the fence to the left drying out too!
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    Not sure if I had noticed the new GRR costumes before.
    Still cannot get over the great view we got this time from our room. It was hard to focus on the computer, I had to have the curtain and door open so I could enjoy the view!
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    Stopped by the Terrace in the main part of the building, not sure the name.. this is accessible on the 5th floor from near the lobby.
    As you can see it overlooks the pools and in the distance DCA/Cars Land.
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    Noticed they have a chair to transfer guests into the pool with.
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    Looking down at the Lobby.
    Next stop the Paradise View Terrace in the DVC wing.
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    Thought I would take a closer look at each fin on the Cadillac Range..
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    One last picture before heading inside.
    A table near the elevator.
    On the way through the lobby noticed the time guides out for tomorrow. Here is the DCA one.
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    The inside of the DCA one.
    the Disneyland one.
    The inside of the Disneyland one.
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    The rock work looks great!
    Some Cars Land cookies that were out.
    Time for another pass through Cars Land.
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    One of the dining rooms of Flos is Docs.
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    A fun eye chart.
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    The front portion is has a mini museum theme.
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    Looking back into the room.
    The trashcans near the door.
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    Realized I had enough time to visit the Racers before they closed.
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    Since most guests have left it offered a great opportunity to get an empty queue.
    If only I would remember to stop before clicking the picture!
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    A sight most will never see.. an empty queue for the Racers in the daylight.
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    After some minor car troubles (the first car we had died at the seat belt check and we had to walk back and get in another and they pulled that one off the track).
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    Thought the race pictures with the setting sun were interesting..
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    One last picture of the peaceful scene before moving on for the day and the masses arrive tomorrow.
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