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    A quick video overview of the Star Wars construction site from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
    Foundation work continues for the show building nearest the parking structure.
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    The basement concrete walls have been poured.
    On the left side you can see more footers going in.
    On the far side of the project, nearest Toontown, looks like utility work is continuing.
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    Now a pan across the site from the left (north) to right.
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    The concrete structure in the middle is the backstage marina for Fantasmic.
    Continuing to the right you can see more rock work sticking up above the wall nearest the Rivers of America.
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    Now a second pass from left to right, this time a little tighter to give some more detail
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    Behind the crane is the entrance tunnel from Fantasyland.
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    A closer look at the marina structure. Looks like it is water tight judging by the ponds on the roof.
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    Steel and concrete support structures for the rock work.
    Crews assembling the wire mesh foundation for the rocks. You could see smoke rising from the welders.
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    This portion has the first layer of concrete applied in some spots.
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    Looking toward Critter Country no visible progress.
    A closer look.
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    Looking toward Fantasyland. To help with scale notice the full size dump truck through the tunnel.
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    A closer look, notice the workers on the bridge.
    No lines at security this afternoon.
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    This week is a race weekend so signs for the Expo and other activities are out.
    The tram stop billboards have not been swapped out yet. Assuming Main Street Electrical Parade is going up next week.
    Signs along the walkway to guide you through the structure.
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    There is a walkway set up right along the fence line.
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    Or you can cut through the parking lot. Which has a lot of walkways marked off and signs everywhere.
    A steady stream of guests walking to the Expo this afternoon.
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    A warning not to walk out to Disneyland Drive and plan to reach the parks..
    As usual a stage set up in the parking lot at Downtown Disney.
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    The finish line from the 5K that was this morning.
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    A look at the Downtown Disney security check point. I had not been out here since it became operational.
    The fencing has ads for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade next week.
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    I think the marketing campaign for the parade so far has been good. The TV commercial and now these signs.
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    A charging vending machine near the business center.
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    A closer look at it.
    Making my way to the Expo. The merchandise queue overflowed and filled a good portion of the lobby area.
    There was a photo op set up in the lobby too but a little busy to get a clear picture of. Here is the sign in front of it.
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    And here is most of the backdrop.
    The Expo directory.
    RunDisney medals on display.
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    Downtown Disney had a table with info.
    The rest of the Expo seemed status quo, nothing really jumped out at me.
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    New Balance had a line of shoes featuring attractions this year. And a virtual queue you could sign up to purchase them.
    A closer look at the shoes.
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    Disneyland Today was present with some photo ops.
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    The merchandise line was still long as I left. So no pictures of merchandise this race.
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    The queue filled three sets of switchbacks in the lobby.
    Saw this sign pointing to a room upstairs. I do not remember seeing a VIP Experience before.
    Steakhouse 55 lounge hours.
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    There were some guests in the pool even though it was in the 50s (maybe low 60s)
    The security entrance for Downtown Disney coming from the Disneyland Hotel.
    They had two tents with signs up saying for Hotel Guests only. Cast Members said to ignore the sign right now and they were open for everyone.
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    Off to the right tents for anyone.
    The fencing here also has the MSEP ads.
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    Almost all signs of Christmas are gone.. but these remain.
    Looking up Disneyland Drive to the race starting line.
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    The current state of the former House of Blues removal. Splitsville is moving in.
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    The construction noise did not phase the ducks.
    Vocal Trip was performing near by too. They really need microphones.. with the construction noise it was extremely hard to hear them.
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    Wonder when they will update the directory. Seems with the frequency of changes going to a digital system would be better so they could keep it up to date as well as advertise entertainment, etc..
    Early openings this weekend for the races.
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    The Downtown Disney Banners are removed this week. Guessing MSEP and maybe Lunar New Year coming next week.
    Ticket booth lines are back to normal.
    Interesting still peak pricing. This runs through the holiday weekend then goes back to regular or value depending on the day for the coming weeks.
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    The entrance of Disneyland still has the ice/snow decorations.
    All Christmas decorations appear to be gone.
    The Christmas Tree is gone.
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    Main Street USA this afternoon
    As always the street is alive with activity. Notice the snow has melted from Sleeping Beauty Castle.
    The Straw Hatters out performing.
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    A check of the waits at 2:37pm
    The castle is now snowless. Some diamond overlays are visible. Not sure if those are going back on or if they were under the snow.
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    A closer look.
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    The grotto is walled off for some renovation work.
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    The Castle Heraldry Shoppe is now closed.
    But the window displays have not been removed or changed.
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    A check of the Star Wars work from the Big Thunder Trail.
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    Looking through the fence.
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    Plants and barriers segment the River Belle Terrace seating from the Stage Door Cafe seating. These went in a while ago but I do not remember posting a picture.
    No visible progress on the Columbia.
    Nor the stage area.
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    The Haunted Mansion is closed for the removal of the holiday overlay.
    The rock work along the rivers of america continues to expand.
    Looking through the fence at the new walkway.
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    Looking through the mesh... looks like a bridge is taking shape.
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    Another charging kiosk near the Hungry Bear restrooms.
    A lower view of the work.
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    A closer look at the trestle and rock work around it.
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    An overview from the walkway.
    Where the bridge will soon go for the train over the new walkway.
    Panning to the right.
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    The stage has some covering on it, guessing due to the rain.
    Some Christmas decorations remain in New Orleans Square.
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    Oops a little dark.. but they had two pieces of concept art for the river out at the station along with the games and arts/crafts.
    The Ernest S. Marsh is in the station and open for pictures.
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    And as a bonus the Lilly Belle is also there and was open to take a look around.
    A look out the back.
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    The cast member gave me a ticket too.
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    New Orleans Square
    The Jungle Cruise is closed for removal of the holiday overlay.
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    The Adventureland Restrooms are closed for renovation and expansion.
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    The Pioneer Mercantile is also closed for renovation work.
    On Main Street the snow machines and some lights have been removed.
    Main Street at 3:32pm
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    Star Wars Season of the Force signage has returned to Tomorrowland.
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    Season of the Force Banners include some Rogue One Cast
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    The Dark Side...
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    A couple of Storm Troopers on patrol checking documents.
    Wonder when something will happen in the former Starcade space...
    HyperSpace Mountain had a wait under and hour when I walked by.
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    Took a quick walk through the Launch Bay to see if there was anything new for the relaunch of Season of the Force.. I did not notice anything.
    Small World Holiday runs for one more week.
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    The Toons have taken down all their Christmas decorations.
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    Time for the nightly Flag Retreat in Town Square
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    Over to DCA.. Christmas is gone from Buena Vista Street.
    The Festival of Holidays are gone too and the marketplaces have been removed.
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    DCA Waits at 4:18pm
    Hollywood Blvd
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    More scaffolding up at Tower
    Items tagged for removal.
    It appears the lobby has been taken down to the studs.
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    Tower of Terror is still on the park guidemap.
    But Guardians is in the listing on the map.
    Speaking of the maps.. here are the covers this week.
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    The parade route today.
    Cars Land is partial back to normal.
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    The poles are still there and some decorations remain but most are now gone.
    Heading toward Paradise Pier as the sun is setting.
    Some Christmas decorations still up at the Wharf.
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    Paradise Pier this evening.
    Out in the bay some boxes have been positioned, guessing for the new pre-show that starts next week.
    Viva Navidad! is gone. Lunar New Year moves in next week.
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    The Green Army Men passing by.
    GRR is closed for annual renovation
    The smoking area is closed too and guests are directed to Hollywood Land.
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    Christmas is gone from Redwood Creek.
    The water is drained from GRR as expected with the work.
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    A group called Yard Sale performing in Downtown Disney.
    A check of DCA waits at 7:18pm
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    The Cozy Cone is partially decorated. Notice the fountain was working today.
    Mater pulled in next.
    Ornament Valley this evening.
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    The moon with the clouds looked great... did not photograph as well as it looked.
    Mater was still decorated.
    Returning to Disneyland.
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    Main Street alive with activity as always.
    A check of the waits at 7:45pm
    Sleeping Beauty Castle this evening.
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    Spotlights and projections have returned as part of Season of the Force.
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    Video clip of the Star Wars Season of the Force spotlights in Tomorrowland.
    This evening there was not a lot of after dark entertainment, in either park.
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    Tomorrowland Terrace was not in use.
    Only two seagulls out in the sub lagoon today.
    Another attempt at a moon shot...
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    Small World Holiday at night. No projections when I was around though..
    An upcoming hand painted cell release for the MSEP.
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    Star Tours turned 30 this past week. An Annual Passholder T-Shirt is available.
    Speaking of Annual Passholder.. they are advertising the current promotion at the ticket booths.
    Behind Big Thunder are the spot lights from Season of the Force.
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    I closed out my night with Fantasy in the Sky from the parking structure.
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