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    The Circle D Ranch buildings have been leveled and removed in preparation for the Star Wars Project.
    Panning toward the park not a lot of visible change from this angle.
    A closer look into the park you can see the trees down on the berm.
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    Panning further right.
    A closer look at the equipment clearing the Circle D area.
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    The walls are down and the new support facility in the Pinocchio lot looks complete.
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    At the Mickey and Friends Tram stop in Downtown Disney the ramp a the first zone is gone.
    The word of the day Friday.. oops cut off some of the M.
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    The closure list for today.
    Word underway at the Ticket booths. Looks like new digital displays are going to replace the traditional signs.
    Also looks like just the front windows will get the new ones. The old signs were removed from the others.
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    A look at the current prices. It is expected the annual spring price increase is coming soon too.
    Looking at the DCA entrance as I head for Disneyland.
    Before entering took a quick look at the other side of the Esplanade and they have not removed the old signs there yet. But had started work on the new.
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    Time to enter Disneyland.
    APDays is wrapping up week three. This week is Fantasy and Fun. The Opera House was hosting a Silly Symphonies show today.
    Also signage up for the Disneyland60 TV show on ABC Sunday.
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    Wristband distribution
    A closer look at the wristband.
    This week featured PhotoPass vs an activity like the previous two.
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    Plenty of Snow White buttons still available.
    Main Street USA this afternoon.
    Valentines Day decorations were still up in Town Square.
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    The flags are at half staff for Antonin Scalia
    The waits around 1:30pm
    Matterhorn as I made my way to Adventureland.
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    Work on the queue of the Jungle Cruise. Not much else was visible.
    Skipper Skool was in session.
    Returning in May now... thought it was originally April.
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    The skippers motto?
    The Rivers of America this afternoon. All was quiet.
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    Orange fencing up around some of the trees. Looks like those are the ones that are being saved.
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    As part of the APDays this week PhotoPass photographers are in more obscure locations. For example here is one in Fowlers Harbour.
    Splash Mountain is back after a brief refurbishment this year.
    A look through the Hungry Bear scrim (the reason for the blurry view). Looks like more clearing along the Riverbank.
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    A couple cell phone shots with the smaller lens you can get a clearer picture.
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    From the bridge near Splash Mountain you can see some clearing over the fence.
    Next stop New Orleans Square Station. The hand cart has moved.
    Plenty of cast members on hand to talk with guests as usual.
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    The cart in its new location near the engine.
    The other big change since my last visit is the addition of the training boiler to explain how steam power works.
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    A closer look at the boiler. Cast Members will explain how it works if you are interested.
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    A better view of where the handcart is now.
    No one coloring this afternoon.
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    The view into the former ranch area from near the Big Thunder exit.
    Trees stacked up, assuming those are the logs that will be repurposed into the Star Wars project.
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    The rockwork at the entrance is all still in tact. Wonder if that is all staying put.
    Workers were moving back and forth on the ridge to the left.
    Passing through Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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    A walk through Toontown. Notice the bright red on the right.. what is done really pops now.
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    All the lights on the poles are gone.
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    A closer look.
    While the work is going on Car Toon Spin is open, but no FastPass.
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    The work did not shorten the wait.
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    The gift shops remain open too.
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    The center part of Downtown is not underwraps, but guessing that will follow.
    The work ends about the bank.
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    The hills of Toontown have turned yellow as they repaint them.
    Interesting one O remained from the sign.
    Minnie had a long wait this afternoon.
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    Looking back at Downtown.
    Next up Autopia. This area look complete
    Repainting still going on further up the track.
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    The queue is still surrounded by scaffolding.
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    Main Street USA this afternoon.
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    This area was fenced off. Looks like the railings have been repainted.
    Nothing has changed with the Railroad but Cast Members said some historic displays are on the way soon.
    A random look into the Lilly Belle.
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    The Straw Hatters were performing in Town Square.
    Chip and Dale were meeting near by then started to dance with guests.
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    They did not want Pluto to dance with them.
    So he went and met guests instead.
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    Mickey and Minnie came over and joined the party.
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    A couple of video clips of the Straw Hatters performing and characters dancing.
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    Walked across to Disney California Adventure.
    This week it was announced the Diamond Mad T Party will run through the end of March.
    Stage 17 was celebrating APDays today too.
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    A photo backdrop with the logo for this week.
    A sign added to the pins letting you know they are coming soon.
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    The red carpet photo op as well as water and popcorn are the same as the last time I was in.
    This week Roger Rabbit was meeting guests.
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    A Red Car making its way on Hollywood Blvd.
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    Noticed the Zootopia clip is in the rotation twice at the Animation Building.
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    If you were curious it was just over 10 minutes between the two runnings.
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    Here is a video from last week of the clip.
    Doc McStuffins on Hollywood Blvd.
    No real visible progress at Luigis.
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    The Blue Sky Cellar was hosting APDays also. Interesting they were using the exit as the entrance this afternoon.
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    Route 66 this afternoon.
    Inside they were distributing this weeks handouts plus left overs from the first two weeks still.
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    The three buttons from APDays so far.
    This weeks recipe cards.
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    Work continues outside, but no real hints at what is going on.
    Grizzly River Run is closed for annual refurbishment.
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    Across from the gift shop the area the Happy Camper users is still walled off.
    Looks to be decking replacement.
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    Took a quick look at the Pier and then moved on.
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    Grabbed dinner at the Pacific Wharf Cafe and took it to Cars Land to eat.
    The view from my table.
    DJ rolled by while I was eating.
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    Stopped by Stage 17 after eating and took some more Roger Rabbit pictures. Also learned his last appearance of the day is at 6:30.
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    As he was leaving he covered his eyes and had the CMs call him and lead him backstage.
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    DCA waits around 6:00pm
    The same issue of the Buena Vista Bugle is on news stands.
    Easter cookies at Trolley Treats.
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    As you entered Disneyland Cast Members were passing out Snow White buttons this evening.
    I returned to the Opera House to watch the presentation. A couple of signs as you entered.
    More buttons and handouts were available.
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    Plenty of water and popcorn for all and you could eat in the theater.
    Time for the show. It opened with a brief video about APDays and then went to the Disneyland TV show giving the story of the Silly Symphonies.
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    After the show a look up Main Street at 7:30pm
    Made another trip through DCA. Cars Land from the Blue Sky Cellar Patio. Interesting they switched the entrance back at this point.
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    These areas talked about PhotoPass
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    Another look at the handouts this week.
    Some of the wine barrels feature logos for APDays
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    Passing through Bugs Land.
    The Mad T Party.
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    The Band wrapping up their 7:30 set.
    Returned to Disneyland just past 8:00pm and found a spot for Paint the Night.
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    Jessie was in the parade this week.
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    Moved out into the street for Disneyland Forever
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    Spotted this jeep in the structure on the way out.. (sorry for the blurry pic was moving and not paying attention to the camera settings.)
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