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  Arrived at the Disneyland Resort and was on my way to the park around 6:45am. Selfie Stick ban signs at the top of the escalators.
  The Mickey and Friends Tram stop looks quiet. Parking was a breeze.. pulled right up to a tollbooth and then was directed to a spot a dozen or so cars from the escalators.
  World of Disney was open and Cast Members out greeting guests as they arrived.
  

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  Plenty of photo ops to mark the day in Downtown Disney and in both parks throughout the day.
  A steady stream of guests for 7am but no big crowd yet, I kept expecting to walk around a corner and run into a mob.
  More cast members along the walkway.
  

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  Approaching security, no lines at all.
  The World of the Day signs are now all digital. Also note nothing listed as closed.
  After entering they were handing out commemorative newspapers from the Orange County Register.
  

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  Here is what they looked like. Inside the small one opening day stories. The large one a history and some current pieces.
  Disney California Adventure was open already and no wait to enter.
  Looking toward Disneyland the same can be said.
  

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  Entered the park just after 7am.
  A couple radio stations were broadcasting live this morning from the Train Station.
  

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  As you entered there were commemorative guide maps and a I was There Button.
  A closer look at the button.
  The Guide Map featured Walt on the cover. One panel listed the special 60th offerings.
  

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  One side the regular Disneyland Map
  The other an opening day map.
  A closer look at the opening day one.
  

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  Opening day map info.
  LCD screens up throughout the park and in DCA to broadcast the ceremony as well as tweets throughout the day.
  Odd placement behind a tree and blocking the firehouse.
  

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  Cast Members lined Main Street welcoming guests.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  A large crowd near the Market House. One long line for Star Bucks and one for the lockers.
  This is the locker line.
  Long time Disneyland Cast Member Oscar Martinez out taking photos with guests.
  

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  Another screen in the hub.
  Mary Niven, vice president of Disneyland Park, was out greeting guests. I saw her throughout the day in the park.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  More Cast Members
  Looking back down Main Street USA. Busy, especially for 7:10am but not jammed.
  Stopped by Partners for a quick photo.
  

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  In the background you can see chairs and a stage set up for the ceremony at 10am this morning.
  A new Mickey Quest game debuted yesterday. Here is a picture of the map, lanyard, and prize for completion. They were distributing all three when you purchased it to avoid redemption lines later.
  A look at the quest. I did not play but grabbed this picture from a friends.
  

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  Guests already claiming their spots for the 10am ceremony. I opted to walk the park first.
  Frontierland had a board set up too.
  

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  Random picture I took of the commemorative map.
  A quiet Rivers of America this morning.
  Most attractions were open and walk ons right now. The scheduled opening time of the park was 8am so this was bonus time :)
  

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  Do not remember if I posted pics of the stroller parking signs in New Orleans before.. guess they could add ECV to it too.
  The Mark Twain ready to start the day.
  There are new Made with Magic Chernabog sippers available at several locations for $28 including a beverage inside. A couple dollars cheaper if you do not want a drink.
  

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  A closer look at the new sipper.
  The Haunted Mansion this morning.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  A new Diamond Celebration Photo Spot has opened near the exit of the Haunted Mansion.
  A better look at the location. This is the last one for Disneyland. One more is left to open in DCA Bugs Land.
  Big Thunder was doing pre-opening checks as I walked by.
  

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  A light set up along the Big Thunder Trail for the celebration. These marked the way to Cup Cake distribution locations.
  There were a half dozen 1955 photo spots set up for the 60th today. The first I encountered was on the Big Thunder Trail and featured a Stagecoach.
  Guests were in line for free cupcakes already and they blocked the coach. I will circle back later. This was about 7:45am. Cupcake distribution started at 8am.
  

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  Signs to help you find the cupcakes.
  More signs and banners to help you out.
  I continued on into Fantasyland. Dumbo had no wait.. only a few guests in the area.
  

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  Peter Pan on the other hand was over an hour with a full queue and extended queue.
  Another screen out in the Small World Mall area.
  Another Cupcake distribution area. Not as many guests out here.
  

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  Cast Members preparing to start handing them out.
  

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  In Tomorrowland spotted a worker at Innoventions. They are closing it back up now. Still no official announcement of what is coming... but leading internet speculation is a larger Marvel presence upstairs and Star Wars downstairs.
  

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  Walking through Tomorrowland, another 1955 photo op is up ahead on the left.
  This one features Tomorrowland of course :)
  Here is the photo backdrop for Tomorrowland.
  

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  The Magic Eye Theatre was very popular this morning. It was another cupcake distribution location.
  The line here stretched for quite a distance. It was moving quickly but seems a lot of guests opted for the short walk to Tomorrowland over the other two locations.
  

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  The hub was slowly filling in, this was just after 8am.
  A sound check for the piano.
  I walked back to Fantasyland to get a cupcake.
  

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  No lines and plenty of cupcakes out here.
  Toontown was quiet this morning so far.
  

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  Another Photo Op, this one in Toon Park, featuring the Skyway.
  

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  Wow no guests in a wide shot.. only a cast member down near Car Toon Spin
  Mickey flags on the queue ropes for Car Toon Spin
  

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  Still fiddling with the Piano, it was around 8:30am.
  Main Street USA still busy.
  I decided to find a spot for the ceremony. Ended up on the west side across from the Frontierland entrance.
  

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  To my left I could see the Frontierland LCD screen
  With the long lens I could see the stage and piano.
  I also happened to be along the walkway the invited guests were using to enter. Here is Marty Sklar arriving.
  

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  The sun burned through by 9am so the last hour of waiting got rather warm with no cloud cover.
  At 10am the event started and thanks to the sun my backup plan of using the screen was washed out.
  Michael Colglazier, president of Disneyland Resort, opened the ceremony.
  

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  He recognized Disney family members, original cast members and Disney legends who were in attendance.
  Announcing the new Million Dollar Dazzle program of grants for community groups.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  Richard Sherman and Ashely Brown take the stage to perform.
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  I was not in a very good spot for video.. here is a sample and reason why I did not record the entire show.
  Also since I had the long lens on it meant I missed the fireworks!
  And confetti...
  

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  I almost got a good picture of everyone on the stage right after they sang Happy Birthday.
  Disney released a series of clips from the ceremony. Here is there video to see what it really looked like.
  A look down Main Street right after the ceremony. There was a good crowd on hand for it.
  

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  Another look
  Wandered into Frontierland. A band up on the balcony performing. They were not listed anywhere so not sure if this was just for the 60th or if it is regular park entertainment.
  

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  A brief video clip of the group performing.
  The Mark Twain through the trees
  Back to the Stage Coach photo op.
  

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  This time I could get a clear picture of it.
  They were distributing cupcakes in the Jamboree area. I walked out to see if anything else was going on out there.
  They had queue tape set up but no need since it was not busy right now.
  

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  Banners overhead for the 60th.
  Plenty of cast members and cupcakes on hand. Nothing else going on and no chairs/tables set up in the area either.
  Over at DCA a stage in Carthay Circle for the 50s dance party this evening.
  

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  The schedule for the evening.
  An LCD screen that broadcasted the ceremony and now is showing guest tweets.
  My favorite 50s photo spot... near the Grizzly Peak waterfall they had one of the parking lot :)
  

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  Here is the picture. Not quite from where the photo op was but still great!
  Disney California Adventure had commemorative maps for the day too.
  Inside they had the same opening day Disneyland map. I was really hoping for a parking lot map after seeing the photo spot I thought that would have been awesome :)
  

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  Cupcakes were also available in Disney California Adventure. Here is a distribution location near the Tower of Terror.
  No lines and plenty of cupcakes and cast members in the area.
  

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  Another great photo op idea. This one near the Hyperion entrance featuring the Disneyland Marquee
  On my way back to Disneyland. Five and Dime coming my way on Hollywood Blvd.
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  Treats on display in Trolley Treats.
  Found a spot for the Disneyland Bands 11:30am Town Square set. A group of guests in Mouseketeer outfits on the steps.
  Donald playing to the crowd.
  

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  Today a new version of the Disneyland Band debuted. The old band was retired. The new one is much more in the mold of the All-American College Band and the bands in the Asian parks.
  

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  A clip of the new Disneyland Band performing Live the Magic
  

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  Radio stations on the train station
  

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  Video of the new Disneyland Band full set at 11:30 in Town Square.
  Decided to go to lunch after there set. The Plaza Inn line was long but not unbearable and we found a table inside so it was nice and cool.
  After lunch passing by the Tomorrowland entrance
  

• Page Number: 52
  

  The hub is back to normal. Note the blankets on the ground. Guests claiming spots for the evening already.
  Sleeping Beauty Castle celebrating its 60th anniversary!
  A mariachi band in Frontierland.
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  The Stage Door Cafe line stretched all the way to the Golden Horseshoe entrance.
  Out in Critter Country across from the entrance to Splash Mountain was the last photo spot, this one featuring the Mine Train.
  The Mine Train photo spot
  

• Page Number: 54
  

  Hungry Bear drink options.
  Interesting they had the new sipper but did not have it on the display.
  The Earnest A. Marsh passing by the Hungry Bear
  

• Page Number: 55
  

  Honey Bee Frozen Lemonade with whipped cream and a honey-flavored icicle - $5.99
  Walked by the Haunted Mansion Photo op and saw no line.. then looked further and the old Splash Mountain FastPass area was a full queue for the photo spot.
  Wow you could see pavement in Adventureland for a second mid day.
  

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  Disneyland waits around 1:30pm. Fairly moderate except for Peter Pan and Splash.
  The New Disneyland Band performs two sets in Frontierland at 1:45pm and 3:05pm Here the band is arriving.
  

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  They gather around the Frontierland flag pole to open the set.
  Then proceed to the area in front of the Golden Horseshoe.
  Here is video of their full Frontierland performances.
  

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  Found a shady spot along the Rivers of America. The Mark Twain in port with Princess Tiana onboard
  Walked back through Frontierland. Plenty of cupcakes still being passed out.
  

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  The stage was not in use today.
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  Back for the 3:05pm Disneyland Band performance to get some still images since I took video at the first one and to see if they did anything different (it was the same exact set).
  

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  A Golden Horseshoe line flag.
  It seems the blankets that used to hold spots for Fantasmic have migrated to Main Street USA now.
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  A lot in bloom in Fantasyland/Tomorrowland.
  Waiting for the Cast Member Cavalcade before Soundsational. It featured opening day cast members and current cast members commemorating the 60th anniversary.
  Walts Runabout car leading the procession.
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  Ron Diminquez and Bob Penfield are in the car.
  

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  A selection of characters also joined the cavalcade
  Cast Members representing the current cast in between the cars.
  

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  Harold Christopher an opening day cast member.
  

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  The Seven Dwarfs were on hand. Snow White was not since she is in Soundsational coming up next.
  A second Runabout car. This one had Marty Sklar and Bob Gurr onboard.
  

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  Bob was playing to the crowd.
  Tom Nabbe and Bill Sullivan
  

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  Jack Lindquist (right) and Dick Nunis (left) in the fire truck.
  

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  Current cast member in the Omnibus wrap up the procession.
  

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  Here is a video of the Cast Member Cavalcade
  A check of the Disneyland waits at 4:40pm
  

• Page Number: 73
  

  Diamond Celebration candy apples.
  Walking through the Emporium shirts on a standard rack in the middle of the store.
  The design on them.
  

• Page Number: 74
  

  There were other shirts and bags with this logo for the day too.
  Passing by Soundsational on my way to DCA.
  No waits at all to park hop. Seemed lighter than normal Fridays in the respect.
  

• Page Number: 75
  

  The Citizens of Buena Vista Street posed for a photo for me.
  They were setting up for the Orchestra
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  DCA waits at 4:54pm. Found it humorous the bakery was double the wait of the Racers and two empty slots had waits too. Oops..
  Still a great photo op..
  Cast Members walking around Paradise Pier passing out cupcakes to anyone who wanted one.
  

• Page Number: 77
  

  A Made With Magic World of Color sipper is also available for $28 with beverage.
  The former Maliboomer area was another cupcake distribution area. Plenty of cupcakes and cast members again. This time they were offering you one for each hand since they had so many left still.
  

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  If you were curious here is the information on the cupcakes. The one story/post I read said they had 100,000 on hand for the day.
  More cast members walking Paradise Pier handing out cupcakes to guests. They also walked the queue for Toy Story.
  Made with Magic Sippers at Cocina Cucamonga too.
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  Many photo pass locations had signs for the day. This one near the entrance to Cars Land.
  Radiator Springs had a posted 45 minute wait only. I opted for single rider and there was no wait.. almost a literal walk on. Had to pause for a few seconds waiting for the CM to tell me which row to go to.
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  A couple random Radiator Springs Racer pictures. Since it was my first attraction of the day.. 10 hours into my visit.
  Frank...
  

• Page Number: 81
  

  The queue was nice and quiet.
  Mater rolling through town.
  Stopped by Bugs Land again just to ensure I was not blind this morning and missed the photo location.
  

• Page Number: 82
  

  On my way back to Disneyland was slowed down waiting for the Pixar Play Parade
  

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  New Disneyland 60th Anniversary Star Bucks mugs and tumblers are available.
  A large display in Trolley Treats
  

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  Pricing if you were curious.
  Back to Disneyland. No wait again.
  The Tomorrowland poster is still up.. wonder how long it will stay for.
  

• Page Number: 85
  

  Walking up to/through Sleeping Beauty Castle for dinner in Fantasyland.
  Cast Members from the Jamboree were roaming the trail with cupcakes
  After dinner back to Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  

• Page Number: 86
  

  The 6:15pm All-American College Band Set
  In Tomorrowland cupcake distribution was still going with plenty available.
  

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  All the signs are blank by the theater. Wonder what will be next..
  

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  Marvel posters for the opening of Ant-Man are available for purchase.
  

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  Not much is visible at Innoventions.
  Elvis, Scot Bruce, was performing at the Tomorrowland Terrace this evening.
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  It seemed like a regular sized crowd for him for this opening set.
  

• Page Number: 91
  

  Main Street USA this evening waiting for the College Band to arrive in Town Square.
  The band opening their set.
  Stopped by the dedication plaque since it was the Anniversary.
  

• Page Number: 92
  

  Pressed quarters for the 60th in the Main Street Train Station.
  The back of the 60th celebration sign in front of the train station.
  Grizzly Peak from the Disneyland Railroad as the sun was setting.
  

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  The E.P. Ripley pulling into the station. In the background a monorail going by.
  The Disneyland Railroad turned out to be my first and only attraction inside Disneyland today.
  The Carthay Circle Restaurant
  

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  The entrance to Disneyland was active but not backed up.
  Passing through New Orleans Station
  

• Page Number: 95
  

  The Grand Canyon
  Dinosaurs...
  Found a spot on Main Street for Paint the Night.
  

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  The All-American College Band providing some pre-parade entertainment.
  A Made with Magic sipper in action on Main Street USA
  

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  Time for Paint the Night
  

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  I always have problems with people... poles, blinking, bad expressions.. you name it!
  

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  Before Disneyland Forever they played a brief acknowledgement of the 60th. Here is a clip of most of it.
  A couple Disneyland Forever pictures to wrap up the day.
  

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