This page is to help you quickly jump through this picture set. Below you will see a listing of the pages and the captions on that page.

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  When I arrived looking South and East was threatening and dark.
  But looking West gave hope for a pleasant afternoon.
  The tram stop had a healthy number of guests waiting and plenty of trams moving around.
  

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  There were no lines to get into either park.
  First stop Disneyland. The Main Street station is still under wraps.
  The Kodak signs are still up around the parks.
  

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  Goofy and Max coming out for some pictures.
  Dale marching by as the Disneyland Band arrived for a concert.
  

• Page Number: 4
  

  Minnie paused to wave to me.
  Moving on to Coke Corner the walls are back and looks like the archway is being rebuilt.
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  The waits around 1:30pm
  Fantasy Faire opens Tuesday (March 12) and today there are Annual Passholder previews going on.
  Walls are still up around the Mercantile shop.
  

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  There were cast members scanning annual passes and issuing wrist bands for the Fantasy Faire. I was able to walk right up and get one for the 4-6 preview. No waits and they had plenty.
  The wristband if you were curious what one looked like.
  

• Page Number: 7
  

  Heading back to the hub.
  Guests awaiting a show in the Theatre
  

• Page Number: 8
  

  Signs up announcing the official opening date. There were cast members by all the entrances directing those for the preview and answering questions.
  A wider shot of the area.
  This group of guests are Annual Passholders waiting for the 2pm preview.
  

• Page Number: 9
  

  A look into the Faire. Looks peaceful this week.. this will not last long.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  Extended queue space and signs for the Royal Hall (the meet and greet).
  

• Page Number: 11
  

  Plenty of queue space for the Hall.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  Moving on.. no real visible progress on Big Thunder from these vantage points.
  The BBQ was closed this afternoon, not opening till dinner if I understood the CM correctly that I overheard.
  The Jamboree is open, mostly being used for performing arts groups.
  

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  The country bears are still roaming around too.
  Due to the quiet afternoon the bears were very playful.
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  Because of the weather the ranch area was empty today.
  The ground was still pretty wet in most places.
  

• Page Number: 15
  

  In the distance you can just barely make it out, but a new facade is up.
  The Mark Twain is moving toward completion.
  

• Page Number: 16
  

  Random picture looking back at the Golden Horseshoe.
  Time for a ride on the train.
  

• Page Number: 17
  

  Hmm.. I cannot remember was this tree cut down a while ago.. seems like I remember saying that once before.. or is this new.
  Critter Country is peaceful this afternoon.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  You can see a set piece for Mickey and the Magical Map
  Small World has reopened with its traditional show.
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  No real wait for Roger Rabbit.. hard to believe that movie is 25 years old this year.
  The playground at Goofys is being worked on.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  The Goofy water is still off limits.
  The front of Goofys house is available for pictures still while the backyard is being worked on.
  Moving back to the Small World Mall they are repainting the light poles.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  The new color scheme.
  The old
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  A group of Princesses still available at the Royal Walk.
  No signs of progress in the Starcade.
  Walking back toward the hub.
  

• Page Number: 23
  

  Due to the weather the piano was moved inside.
  Dale out by City Hall.
  

• Page Number: 24
  

  Over to DCA now.
  The Packard has returned to Oswalds
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  Looks like the bridge painting is done..
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  The waits around 2:40pm
  The second half of Maters (closest the parade route) has been resurfaced and looks ready to reopen.
  

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  The single rider line was only about 15 minutes so went for a drive on the Racers.
  

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  Notice the posted wait time.. 66...
  The swings are slowly being put back together.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  GRR has reopened.
  Still no spin on the final drop, so guessing that is never going to return. It has been years since I have seen it working.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  No wait for Soarin you could walk right in.
  Back at Disneyland and time for my preview.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  Only a 15 minute wait so went for the Royal Hall first.
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  Working my way through the queue.
  Random shot of the Tangled Tower in the courtyard from the queue.
  Plenty of queue space.. imagine standing out here during the summer. Wonder if any umbrellas will be brought in.
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  Looks like the walkway to Fantasyland can be used as extended queue too.
  Looking back from the queue.
  The last portion is covered.
  

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  The covered portion also has some fans.
  A look at the line behind me.
  

• Page Number: 40
  

  Heading inside.
  The hall consists of a main room that has a divider (a little hard to tell here... I was shooting over the group in front of me).
  

• Page Number: 41
  

  I first met Ariel. Each Princess had their own out cove and photopass photographer. They were taking their time to talk to the guests and would sign autographs and interact with the kids.
  Next up was Aurora.
  

• Page Number: 42
  

  After the main hall was a smaller room.
  Cinderella was here.
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  You exit and have the choice of going right to the Frontierland (eventually), straight to the gift shop, or left back to the Fantasy Faire.
  I headed to the Royal Theatre next for a performance.
  While waiting the skies turned darker...
  

• Page Number: 44
  

  A snack cart (more pics later)
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  A look around the theatre.
  A full house for this performance.
  

• Page Number: 46
  

  A couple of cast members interact with the kids sitting up front (children can sit on the floor in the front for the show).
  Sir Samuel plays the Piano for the performance.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

  Showtime... they were performing Beauty and the Best. The Cast Members said the afternoons will be B&B and the mornings Tangled.
  Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones are the leads.
  

• Page Number: 48
  

  Some video clips of the performance.
  Belle joins them.
  

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  After the show I finally spent some time exploring the Faire.. first up Figaro who was napping.
  That blue bird would chirp and wake him up.
  

• Page Number: 56
  

  A video clip of Figaro.
  

• Page Number: 57
  

  Moving on to the Fairy Tale Treasures shop.
  

• Page Number: 58
  

  Above the displays on the far side are several props you may recognize.
  They are from classic fairy tales.
  For example the jewels from the dwarfs mine, the broom is Dopeys, Peter Pans Hat.
  

• Page Number: 59
  

  Moving on more from Peter Pan.
  What do you spot here?
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  A closer look.. notice the seed from Mickey and the Beanstalk.
  Or this chest which was the giants.
  How about this grouping.. the thread from Cinderella or the spinning wheel from Sleeping Beauty.
  

• Page Number: 61
  

  The clock from Pinocchio, catch the time? 3:12 (the opening date for the Fantasy Faire).
  Plenty of princess merchandise
  

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  The walkway to Frontierland was still closed during the preview.
  Plenty of doors for the gift shop.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  This is the exit from the Royal Hall.
  The main courtyard.
  A look around.
  

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• Page Number: 67
  

  A brief show takes place called Jester Training. This session featured juggling.
  

• Page Number: 68
  

  A video clip of Jester Training.
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  Clopins Music Box.
  You can turn the crank to bring the music and animation to life.
  A video clip of the box in motion.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  Take a minute to look through the crowd and you may spot some familiar faces.
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  In between shows Belle was out for pictures.
  Random piano picture.
  The menu for Maurices Treats
  

• Page Number: 72
  

  The Cheddar Garlic Bagel Twist
  The Chocolate Twist
  And the Strawberry Twist
  

• Page Number: 73
  

  The souvenir stein and goblet.
  A look at the empty theater. Notice the dance floor is still there and the benches can easily be removed.
  Stepping outside a look at the ground in the courtyard.
  

• Page Number: 74
  

  A wider shot of the area. By this time the crowd had thinned.
  One of the cast members from the Royal Hall doing his best Flynn Rider impersonation.
  

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  The owl pole
  

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• Page Number: 78
  

  A reference to the old band stand..
  Carnation Plaza Gardens.
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  A closer look at the Tangled Tower...
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  A second showing of Beauty and the Beast was about to begin and plenty of seats were available so pulled up a bench.
  The kids had circular mats to sit on up front.
  

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  Show time..
  

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  The waits just after 6:00pm
  Plenty of space for the 6:30 Soundsational still.
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  Heading back to DCA.
  Grabbed some food from the Pacific Wharf Cafe then headed for Cars Land to eat it.
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  The view from my table as I ate.
  DJ was back in action this week.
  

• Page Number: 91
  

  There was a posted 5 minute wait for the Flying Tires so went for a spin.
  Noticed they had a tire in the waiting area, guess this is the one that was out front before?
  

• Page Number: 92
  

  Hard to tell due to the lighting but several tires seemed to have new skirts on them. They were not faded like the others.
  Walked by the Mad T Party.
  

• Page Number: 93
  

  Noticed the ropes were down around the Oz photo area.
  The Wonderground Gallery had a Limited Time Magic display featuring some replica props and costumes from Oz.
  

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  Heading back to the parks.
  Fantasy Faire was closed for the evening.
  

• Page Number: 96
  

  Instant Replay in Tomorrowland tonight.
  Matterhorn was operating at half capacity. The side closest Tomorrowland was down.
  

• Page Number: 97
  

  Waiting for the train in Toontown to finish my grand circle tour.
  

• Page Number: 98
  

  While onboard the train the rain started to fall. I know hard to tell in this picture of New Orleans Square..
  Adventureland.
  Main Street had a steady stream of guests heading for the exits.
  

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  On the way out walked through Downtown Disney again. Noticed Fossil has reopened.