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.

• Page Number: 1
  

  Main Street Electrical Parade banner on the parking structure exit ramp.
  A video clip overview of the Star Wars Construction site (note the second half is really shaky since I was shooting freehand with a telephoto lens...)
  The site from the Mickey and Friends parking structure on this cloudy afternoon.
  

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  Looks like they have applied something to the dirt between the two entrance tunnels to help hold it in place.
  The Fantasmic backstage marina structure.
  Moving to the right more rock work taking shape.
  

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  Work continues along the top of the berm as they prepare it for the next step, which I am guessing will be planting trees.
  Looking toward Critter Country. Also notice in the distance part of the Guardians of the Galaxy building is uncovered.
  

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  A closer look at the hill that has been sprayed.
  The marina structure.
  

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  The rock formations taking shape along the Rivers of America.
  

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  Not a lot of visible progress on where the train will be coming out.
  

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  The new walkway and bridge near the Hungry Bear
  Jumping to the area nearest the parking structure.. a circular foundation is taking shape. To help with scale in all these pictures notice the workers.
  

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  Surprised more scaffolding is not set up for the ground floor support. Seemed like they were working on that last visit.
  On the far north side of the site foundation work for another building is underway.
  

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  A closer look.
  Quite a few concrete trucks and two pumpers on site this afternoon, even with the incoming rain.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  In the foreground steel has started to be assembled for the massive show building for the battle attraction. It is two oversized stories. Notice the workers on the second floor here.
  A look at the steel that has been assembled so far for just a small portion of this very large building.
  

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  A wider shot of the center of the site.
  compacting dirt near the marina. The roof also looks to be progressing again.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  The steel is still out on the island.
  

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  A closer look at the far side of the site.
  

• Page Number: 15
  

  AP Days signage near the escalators.
  Surprised to see Lunar New Year advertised still.. it wrapped up last week. I was expecting to see the MSEP billboards back.
  The view from ground level
  

• Page Number: 16
  

  The former House of Blues site is leveled and looks ready to start construction on Splitsville
  Ticket prices as of Friday... they are going up Sunday.
  The new Guardians of the Galaxy color scheme is being unveiled.
  

• Page Number: 17
  

  AP Days merchandise is at Disneyana as well as Starcade
  Due to APDays screenings Great Moments closes early.
  Wristband disribution for the AP Days screening of Backstage Disney - Main Street Electrical Parade.. three showings today, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00.
  

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  Main Street USA this afternoon. Interesting the lights were up and on for some reason.
  As part of the AP Days they have FastPasses for the Character meet and greet. A friend had one they were not using and gave it to me as I entered.. since it was a couple minutes to 2pm I headed that way first.
  Construction walls up around one of the supports for the People Mover track in Tomorrowland.
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  I arrived at AP Days at 2pm and was let right in with my FastPass. First stop the line for the characters. It was only a handful of groups long. Here is a look from the queue toward the main part of the Starcade. Notice there is no more speed ramp on the right.
  Robin Hood and Friar Tuck were out this afternoon.
  Friar Tuck waiting for Robin Hood to return.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  The lounge area from the character queue..
  Robin Hood and Friar Tuck were thinking about something..
  

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  The lounge area.
  An activities area in the middle of the Starcade
  

• Page Number: 24
  

  Great table clothes on the activity tables.
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  You can renew or upgrade your pass.
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  In the lounge area a charging table.
  Quite a bit of merchandise this year.. including shirts.
  More merchandise.
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  Four classic arcade games near the entrance.
  Starcade tokens for the games.
  A look at the items available for AP Days.. including a button including activity handout
  

• Page Number: 28
  

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  A photo op near the entrance.
  A number of guests in line for the merchandise.
  

• Page Number: 30
  

  I mentioned the Speedramp is gone.. here is a better picture of how it looks right now.
  Guess they just removed it and have not cleaned up the upper level yet so it is just covered.
  A wider angle of the lounge area signage.
  

• Page Number: 31
  

  Some classic pictures of the Starcade
  More AP Days info.
  Some of the special food items that are available.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  A look at the signs outside.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  The trees in the hub have started to bloom.
  Disneyland Wait times around 2:30pm
  Main Street transportation was out in force as usual.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  Big Thunder has received a new entrance structure, that building we saw near the Rivers of America was moved here once completed.
  The Stand By Entrance is here and the FastPass on the left side of the building.
  

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  Woody was out this afternoon near the Big Thunder Exit along the Rivers of America vs down where he normal goes.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  The current end of the Big Thunder Trail and beyond it Star Wars construction.
  On the left you can see steel being added to the concrete wall. It will support the rock structure.
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  A look through the fence.
  

• Page Number: 40
  

  A better picture of Woody
  Most of the walls out on the island are gone.
  

• Page Number: 41
  

  Wonder what the plan is for the projectors. Hopefully this is not the final solution.
  Pirates is closed for some renovation work.
  

• Page Number: 42
  

  Ropes starting to be re-attached to the Columbia masts.
  Looking up river.
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  The crane in the distance working on the Star Wars show building.
  A closer look at the new Columbia rigging.
  

• Page Number: 44
  

  The rocks along the back of the Rivers of America
  Not a lot of visible progress on the left/west side yet.
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  A survey team was out working so maybe things will start to change soon.
  

• Page Number: 46
  

  Looking down the new walkway.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

  Down in the riverbed they have started to install the footers that will support the track the boats run on.
  A closer look at the work from the Hungry Bear.
  

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• Page Number: 49
  

  The concrete slabs are still there. Guessing these are going on the new walkway bridge.
  The fuelrod kiosk has been moved from by the restrooms
  The Lilly Belle was not out today, assuming it was put back in the round house because of all the rain lately.
  

• Page Number: 50
  

  The threat of rain and it being mid February did not really seem to lighten the crowds in the walkways that much.
  The view from the tree house.
  You can make out the wall that wall be along the Disneyland Railroad path. Scaffolding is up as they apply a texture to it.
  

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  Looking up river toward the parking structure.
  The Jungle Cruise has returned. I did not have time to visit this afternoon though, was trying to rush through some pictures before the rain came.
  No real visible progress on the restrooms
  

• Page Number: 52
  

  MSEP treats in Jolly Holiday
  No visible progress on the grotto area
  Nor the Castle Heraldry Shoppe..
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  The former Royal Reception location is now a Beauty and the Beast shop. No signage for it though which seemed odd.
  A look around.
  

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  The Matterhorn is closed for annual renovation work.
  The walls feature the same signs as recent years.
  

• Page Number: 58
  

• Page Number: 59
  

  its a small world has a new entrance and wait time sign.
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  Looks like they are preparing for FastPass. A clock and two signs that can quickly be changed.
  The new wait time sign is digital and it blinks.
  A quick video clip of it in action.
  

• Page Number: 61
  

  Merida was out near the Matterhorn.
  The Evil Queen was around too.
  

• Page Number: 62
  

  Bownie Bites to celebrate the MSEP in Refreshment corner.
  Fantasia Ice Cream is back at Gibson Girl.
  Hook and Ladder Co performing in Town Square.
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Time to head to DCA.
  A check of the waits around 3:37pm
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  The Red Car News Boys singing and driving along.. they did not stop to perform.
  Hollywood Blvd.
  Beauty and the Beast Banners line the street.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  The new color scheme and exterior for Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! is being unveiled.
  

• Page Number: 66
  

  A closer look.
  

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  Mr. and Mrs. Incredible were out for pictures in front of the wall.
  

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  Beauty and the Beast preview has moved into Sunset Showcase Theatre
  

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  A photo op at the entrance.
  

• Page Number: 73
  

  In the lobby a couple display cases with items from the film.
  

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  Time for the preview. No pics allowed once it started.
  Movie posters on the way out. The preview was just under 10 minutes
  

• Page Number: 77
  

  Stopped by the Nightly Flag Retreat in Town Square.
  Main Street USA at 4:12pm (so far still dry).
  In the planter between the hub and Pixie Hollow is a display for AP Days.
  

• Page Number: 78
  

  Captain Hook passed by while I was there.
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  A wide look at it.
  A closer look at the plants that make up the display.
  

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  From the Monorail a look at the former House of Blues future Splitsville project.
  

• Page Number: 82
  

  Passing over the Esplanade
  

• Page Number: 83
  

  Star Wars face painting set up near Tomorrowlanding.
  That crowd is not for Path of the Jedi.. they are for the AP Days buttons and entrance to the Starcade.
  

• Page Number: 84
  

  Going to the left is the button line this evening. The Starcade queue was using the Path of the Jedi space.
  Jumping back to DCA.. Route 66 as I walked by.
  

• Page Number: 85
  

  The Fun Wheel is closed for renovation.
  Work continues along the bay.. assuming FastPass for Toy Story.
  Paradise Garden Grill still has the Lunar New Year Menu. All other traces have been cleaned up.
  

• Page Number: 86
  

  Ellis Island Boys at the Bandstand this evening.
  The marketplaces are all gone and left their mark. In a few weeks they will return for Food and Wine.
  Renovation work continues at the Grand Californian.
  

• Page Number: 87
  

  Scaffolding up on this wing.
  The pool area demo looks done.
  It started to rain while I was eating dinner. This was taken about 5:45pm
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  A look at what the new rooms and carpet for the Grand Californian will look like.
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  The new room look.
  A closer look at the materials used.
  The hallway carpet and how it will be laid out.
  

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• Page Number: 92
  

  The Curl Surf Shop looks ready to open any day now.
  

• Page Number: 93
  

  Just says coming soon, no date.
  

• Page Number: 94
  

  The rain was picking up slightly as I walked toward Disneyland.
  Mickey, Minnie and Goofy found cover to take some pictures before heading backstage.
  

• Page Number: 95
  

  Main Street USA around 6pm
  A fair amount of water pooled up along the curbs.
  

• Page Number: 96
  

  Town Square was really quiet for 6pm
  I headed into the Opera House for the AP Day presentation and to stay dry.
  

• Page Number: 97
  

  Since my last visit to the theater new seats and carpet have been installed.
  Before the start of the film an Adventures by Disney sales pitch.
  Time for the show.. it was the Disney Channel Backstage Disney show on the Main Street Electrical parade from 1986.
  

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  Back out to MAin Street at 7:30pm and it was still raining.
  

• Page Number: 99
  

  Disneyland Wait times at 7:36pm
  A little dark but there were quite a few cast members sweeping water on Main Street.
  Passing by Sleeping Beauty Castle.. unfortunately had the wrong lens and it was raining too hard to change.. so a cropped shot is the best I could get..
  

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  No lights on the AP Days plants.
  

• Page Number: 101
  

  Speaking of AP Days the line seemed just as long, maybe longer this evening in the rain.
  Different characters out as I walked by (this was shot through the window since the line was too long and it was closing in a few minutes).
  

• Page Number: 102
  

  My doombuggy stopped several times.. once close the Hatbox Ghost.
  A quick video clip of the Hatbox Ghost.
  

• Page Number: 103
  

  Adventureland with no strollers in the walkway..
  Disneyland wait times at 9:23pm
  A final look at Main Street USA before leaving, it was 9:30pm.