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    The support facility in the Pinocchio lot is nearing completion.
    A small area on the other side of the road is still fenced off and staging.
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    A quick look at the future Star Wars site. Not a lot of visible progress yet.
    Equipment is being brought in and fences are up around some of the site.
    A closer look.
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    No real visible change from this angle/distance toward the back of the Rivers of America yet.
    Not a good picture.. but along the tram way you could see through the fence there is construction going on for new buildings. Assuming part of the relocation plan.
    Arriving at the security area. The word of the day for the Diamond Days Sweepstakes.
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    The long list of closed attractions
    First stop today, Disneyland.
    Goofy was up near the train station greeting guests.
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    Town Square this afternoon.
    I walked out to the train to see if anything new or different was going on today.
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    The windows on the Lilly Belle were open so you could take a better look inside.
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    Main Street USA just past 1pm
    The Flower Market on Center Street
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    Minnie Rocks the Dots display inside Disney Clothiers
    Disneyland wait times at 1:12pm
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    Heading into Adventureland. I saw they had this area walled off last week. No drastic changes jumped out to me.
    I had just missed Skipper Skool.
    The Skippers were around taking pictures with guests though.
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    The Mark Twain is now in port having swapped spots with the Columbia since my last visit. The water level has not changed yet and no real visible progress.
    Looking up river you can see some ribbons tied on the trees.
    A closer look
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    The construction wall comes all the way to the outdoor vending location and the trail that leads to the small eating area for the Galley. It now features some attraction posters.
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    A look at the posters on the wall. Classic Frontierland poster.
    Natures Wonderland via the Disneyland Railroad
    Sailing Ship Columbia
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    Even though you cannot see the Canoe dock the closure sign is still present.
    Tom Sawyer Island
    A couple Critter Country posters too - Winnie the Pooh
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    Painted onto the fence an indication that the restrooms are open and where they are.
    The Hungry Bear is currently offering a relatively new dessert / snack choice
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    The posters continue on the lower level of the Hungry Bear wall and are near the lights for the area.
    The first tells the story of the Rivers of America.
    The Mark Twain
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    Now a look at the sites along the river.. starting with New Orleans
    Mississippi River
    Columbia River Gorge
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    Missouri River
    Rio Grande
    Looking back toward the Canoe dock (which is on the left behind the wall).
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    Barn doors have been installed on the tunnel by the Hungry Bear.
    Looks like this is how it will look until the rails are re-installed next year.
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    I returned to Adventureland to see experience a Land Cruise departing at 2:00pm
    The current wait is only 3 months for the Jungle Cruise.
    A couple of Skippers out visiting / entertaining guests.
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    Time for the Land Cruise... during which the skippers recreate the Jungle Cruise experience with 100% less water and boats.
    The skippers are just about ready to begin.
    Our captain for today is Josh
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    A tiger in the ancient Cambodian Shrine...do not worry it jumped right over us.
    Monkeys in the base camp.
    The most feared animal in the jungle..
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    Their recreation of the lost safari scene
    The backside of water
    Trade Sam
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    Here is a video of the experience.
    Continuing on. Noticed the popcorn cart in New Orleans Square has not been switched back yet.
    Stopped by the New Orleans Square Station to pay a visit to the trains.
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    A picnic table for coloring has been added to the queue area.
    The big change since my last visit is you can now cross the tracks to the original Frontierland Station.
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    Before doing so the hand cart has also been moved to this station so you can get a better look at it.
    Today the Fred Gurley was in the station.
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    A marker indicating the track ends ahead.
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    It was fun to be able to see the original station up close.
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    The telegraph
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    The other side of the cars.
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    Interesting they had the cars blocking the cast member path so they had to walk by the station and guests vs cutting across the track and into New Orleans Square.
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    A closer look at the derail sign.
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    Next up made my way over to the Mark Twain.
    A couple of signs with historical photos and information on the Mark Twain have been added to the queue area.
    First up construction.. bring the vision to reality.
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    It all starts with Walt.
    The hall waiting for the upper decks in Fowlers Harbour
    The upper decks were constructed at the Studios in Burbank
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    The ship assembled at Disneyland.
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    A second sign features entertainment and special guests.
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    Jazz Nites at Disneyland
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    Tables have been brought on board on the lower deck.
    Princess Tiana was onboard for pictures
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    More chairs and tables on the mid deck.
    The Disneyland Band was in Frontierland performing, so there was a great soundtrack as I wandered around the Mark Twain this afternoon.
    Looking up river.. you really cannot see any changes yet.
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    Cast Members were escorting guests up to the wheel house from time to time.
    There were a fair number of guests wandering the decks and some just relaxing onboard.
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    On the top deck there were chairs (no tables)
    On the way out another look at the tables on the lower deck.
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    Walls are set up on the Big Thunder trail past the Big Thunder Exit area and the cave, but before the pond and tunnel area.
    The walls continues for a while across the bridge and then changes to a fence.
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    No real visible change from this angle yet.
    Noticed a tagged speaker in the tunnel.
    Looking toward the river.
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    The characters onboard the Mark Twain were rotating throughout the afternoon.
    A sign to warn you of the dead end ahead and how to find your way to Fantasyland.
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    Sleeping Beauty Castle this afternoon.
    Fantasyland was crowded as always.
    A sign in Fantasyland to help you find Frontierland.
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    Wonder if the Skyway building will be removed as part of the Star Wars project...
    The gates are closed just past the restrooms to block off the Big Thunder trail on the Fantasyland side.
    Several cast members were out with a pin board in front of the gate.
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    Small World is closed to have the holiday overlay removed and for some renovation work.
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    The exterior lights have been removed.
    Working on the steps area too.
    The Autopia is closed for renovation too.
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    Cars parked out on the bridge area.
    The main building has scaffolding and tarps up around it.
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    Walked through the Star Wars Launch Bay. Only a 20 minute wait for Kylo Ren
    30 minutes for Chewbacca
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    Upstairs 25 minutes for Spider-man
    A check of the Autopia repainting and work from the upper level of the Tomorrowland Expo Center.
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    Some queue work going on.
    The walls wrap around the perimeter
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    Thought this was interesting. The lower level wrap/wall is attached to scaffolding that spans the track. Guessing this was done because of the subs and Monorail queue over there.
    Chewbacca Cheesecake - $5.99 at Pizza Port
    The 20th Century Music Company on Main Street is also closed
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    Made my way across the Esplanade to DCA.. which turns 15 on Feb 8th.
    Disney California Adventure waits at 4:11pm
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    Some work on the back wall of the Blue Sky Cellar
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    Zootopia has moved into the Bugs Theater. Some banners on the parade route in the area.
    A sign out front with the two main characters.
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    The Bugs signs are covered up.
    Continuing my tour of closed attractions. World of Color is currently dark.
    The additions for the smoke during the Frozen sequence have been removed.
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    The current projector configuration.
    If you are looking for a pay phone there are still a couple in Paradise Gardens near the restrooms.
    A healthy wait for the swings this evening as we walked by.
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    Screamin was down but starting to cycle trains so guests were forming a line (more of a mob) waiting to be let in.
    The Cove Bar
    The line was slightly shorter than last time. Probably around 45 min wait according to the CM.
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    Sunset at Paradise Bay this evening.
    The fountain in front of the Cozy Cone was running smoothly as I walked by.
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    Red rolling out for pictures.
    Luigis new sign during the day (last visit I only saw it at night).
    some new banners are visible, but not much else in terms of visible progress.
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    The new attraction is listed in the park guidemap now.
    And is on the map.
    Mater turning onto Cross Street from Route 66.
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    Interesting to note as he went by Luigis he still talks about the Flying Tires. Wish I had the video rolling..
    As I was heading back up Route 66 the lights came on for the evening. Always a great time to be in Cars Land.
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    I doubled back to the Zootopia Sneak Peek. They were passing out Fox and Rabbit ears to those who wanted them.
    Time for the preview.. as usual no pictures or video allowed. It featured about 10 minutes of footage from the film and an introduction by the directors.
    The signage to return your 3D glasses updated for Zootopia.
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    Walking through Fliks
    It was just about 6pm when I walked through HollywoodLand so headed to the Mad T Party to see the opening.
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    A video clip of the opening of the first set of the evening for the Mad T Party Band which kicks off the Diamond Mad T Party.
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    New editions of the Buena Vista Bugle are available.
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    Inside a story on Luigis new attraction.
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    Also one on Zootopia and Lunar New Year.
    A display and cash register has been added to the cafe to sell Starbucks merchandise.
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    DCA waits at 6:27pm
    Breaking the trend of the day... Soarin was open today. It is only open weekends right now.
    Main Street USA at 6:45pm
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    Disneyland waits at 6:49pm
    Stopped by the Silver Spur Supplies in Frontierland.
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    Nice to see a Mr. Toad shirt but seems odd to have it in Frontierland.
    In the back of the store is a music box / jukebox.
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    It costs a quarter for a song.
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    A video clip of the music box in action.
    The Mark Twain is lit up at night but closed.
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    Several techs out working on the Fantasmic center fountain this evening. Wonder if they are going to start using them for Disneyland Forever again? Or just normal work going on. Would be great to see some alternative show use the tech while Fantasmic is dark.
    The Haunted Mansion has returned since my last visit the return times and wait times did not line up with my day this trip so I will try to visit next trip.
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    Sleeping Beauty Castle
    Walked through Tomorrowland
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    The dark side had taken over as I first entered.
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    Found a spot for Paint the Night about 15 minutes before the start of the parade.
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    Mack
    Back to six cowgirls with Jessie tonight (up from four last viewing).
    Four of these performers tonight (back from three last viewing).
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    Main Street USA right before Disneyland Forever
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    Random snow picture from Disneyland Forever
    The lasers are back
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    To close a look at the advertisement I was handed with my parking receipt..
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