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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.

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    Today we start off at the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure as usual. The new building in the cast member parking lot is moving toward completion.
    Video clips of the Star Wars construction from the parking structure.
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    The backstage building on the far side of the construction site, nearest Toontown
    Looks like a wall going in along the backstage road behind the foundation work for the second attraction show building in Star Wars Land
    No activity on the far berm this afternoon. Looks about the same as last week.
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    The steel structure on the roof of the building has grown a bit since last visit.
    The wall between the project and backstage Critter Country has been poured and forms removed.
    Looking toward Critter Country. The footers for the new bridge are taking shape and a new retaining wall for the walkway.
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    Moving to the center of the site this is the hill near the marina, a forest is being planted.
    A better view of the new wall where the train will cross the walkway. Also you can see how the walkway will swing out and around the berm, assuming the trees mark the turn.
    Panning to the left across the site.
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    You can still get a glimpse of the rock work on the marina structure, guessing trees will block soon based on the pace the berm is being planted.
    More rebar work on the circular structure but not a lot of visible progress on it.
    To the right crews still working on the foundation rebar.
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    Panning to the left.
    The circular forms were moved from the center out to the side and covered, guessing because of the rain.
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    The forms are being removed from the concrete on the left of the structure over the basement walkway.
    The steel work has reached the basement area. Still no visible progress on the ground floor there.
    Jumping back to Critter Country.
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    Looks like irrigation pipes going in on the marina structure roof as they prepare for trees.
    Looking toward the Fantasyland entrance.
    Nothing rising from this foundation work yet.
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    A closer look toward Fantasyland. To help with scale notice the worker on the bridge.
    More scaffolding has been removed from the Guardians of the Galaxy building.
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    The show building status for this week. It is slowly being extended toward us.
    A closer look at the structure on the roof.
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    A wider view of the area.
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    Here you can see what appears to be the near wall of where the show building will eventually extend to.
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    Less security tents open this week and a slight backup compared to previous visits.
    Trams waits were 2-3 trams this afternoon.
    From ground level.
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    No real visible progress on Splitsville.
    Moderate lines at the ticket booths today.
    Peak pricing is in effect for Spring Break.. so a one day Park Hopper will cost you $174.
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    Guardians looming over the DCA entrance.
    Very conflicted with this guest band... they are the Trojans which is great... but blue!
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    The park always seems to have an extra pop to it in the springtime with everything in bloom.
    Well tried to get some wait times at 1:46pm but they were working on the phone line.
    A look around the hub at the springtime blooms
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    Walt
    Walt and Mickey
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    Making my way into Tomorrowland.
    One way traffic in effect already to keep the crowds flowing.
    The Autopia returned today after a brief renovation.
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    Thought about going for a drive but 45 minutes was longer than my patience.
    So instead walked around. ASIMO has been added. The robot is in several scenes with his bird on an adventure.
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    In Fantasyland the Red Rose Taverne line was just out the door, no sippers means less of a wait.
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    The Royal Theatre hosting a production of Beauty and the Beast as I walked by.
    The Mark Twain renovation work has concluded and it is open to walk around again.
    The view from the end of the Big Thunder Trail today.
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    To the left the rock wall continues to move toward completion.
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    A look through the fence.
    Working along the walkway. Thought they may move quicker to get the walkway reopened for the spring break crowds.
    Some large geese were around in addition to the regular ducks.
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    The Columbia is still in dry dock.
    Work continues on the smoking area dock.
    Looking up river. From this angle the trees block almost all of the parking structure already.
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    Crews working on the rigging on board the Columbia.
    Wonder if they are going to repair the side/back of the ship..
    A closer look.
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    Pirates 50th Anniversary food items are still available.
    The view of the Rivers of America as you enter Critter Country.
    Looks like they may be starting to work on the bridge.
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    Panning to the right.
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    A look through the fence. Looks like they will be pouring the next section of the riverbed in the next few days. Rebar is installed.
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    Use the truck as reference for scale. Curious what will be along the river in that area. Seems like a good amount of space from the rocks to the river.
    To the left the walkway continues to the take shape.
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    The walkway rail is interesting.. stone for some, wood on the bridge, then a different type of wood further on.
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    From the Hungry Bear
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    Golden Churros are still available, the line was only a handful of guests today.
    A couple tables along t he walkway, beyond that the queue for Pirates.
    New Orleans Square was crowded as usual.
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    Looking toward Frontierland.
    And Adventureland.
    Back to the hub.
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    Darth Vader was battling guests as I walked by.
    The posted wait was 30 minutes and it looked shorter so decided to give the Autopia a try.
    The Tomorrowland station is a smoking area.
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    ASIMO greeting drivers
    The queue video screen features ASIMO and Bird watching films and then showing vacation photos.
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    Here are some video clips from my wait of the Robot and Bird show. (The title is a throw back to the World of Motion show in my mind).
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    The trashcan was over full in the queue.
    ASIMO & Bird recreating a scene from Tangled
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    Inside the building the three window displays feature videos of ASIMO and Bird.
    Here is a video clip of my walk through (of course the line kept moving the one time I would have liked to have paused).
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    Almost there.
    All the props are not installed yet.
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    The current license front.
    And back (there are several designs).
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    My car awaits. It was just under 25 minutes wait time.
    ASIMO and Bird setting off on their adventure.
    A closer look at bird. No movement with either figure but I hear at some point there will be some animation.
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    ASIMO by a car.
    The next scene Bird is caught up in a flying contraption.
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    ASIMO is coming to the rescue
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    Bird is caught on a kite.
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    ASIMO and Bird camping.
    A water tower with a crashed plan on the other side. It looks like it is not finished..
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    Cruising back to the load/unload area.
    An odd transition.. a Honda Jet billboard at the finish line.
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    Monorail waits were long today, I only saw Monorail Orange in operation.
    Bird as Elvis and ASIMO in Vegas.
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    Tomorrowland from the exit area.
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    In Fantasyland spotted Belle and Beast enjoying King Arthur Carrousel.
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    A video clip of Belle and the Beast on the Carrousel in Fantasyland.
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    Disneyland Wait Times at 4:04pm
    The Dapper Dans of Disneyland performing.
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    The Disneyland Band arriving for a pre-parade performance.
    Spring balloons.
    Time for Soundsational, it is returned after hiatus.
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    Mickey and Minnie Mouse lead the way in Soundsational.
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    Pluto leading Goofy, Chip and Dale.
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    The Aladdin group
    The Little Mermaid
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    Three Caballeros
    Donald Duck
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    The Princesses arriving.
    Lion King led by King Louie and Terk
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    Princess and the Frog
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    Louis
    Peter Pan and Captain Hook
    Chimney sweeps leading the Mary Poppins group
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    At the nightly Flag Retreat Ceremony the Tuskegee Airmen were honored this evening.
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    Here are a couple video clips from the Flag Retreat honoring the Tuskegee Airmen at Disneyland.
    After the ceremony the flag was presented to the group.
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    Time for group photos.
    The characters joined in for the photos. Donald led the way.
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    They each went down the line shaking hands and interacting with the airmen.
    Mickey turning to the gathered crowd.
    Smiles all around.
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    Class of 2017 Stitch and Mickey plush are available.
    Heading to Disney California Adventure to check out the Guardians of the Galaxy progress.
    DCA wait times at 5:50pm
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    Schmoozies was closed and a park schedule posted in the window.
    A closer look at the Guardians of the Galaxay - Mission: Breakout!
    More scaffolding has been removed.
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    The roof line of the lower part of the building is next to change.
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    Support structures being added to the roof.
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    One of the towers is out from behind scaffolding.
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    On the crane...
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    Tomasina performing again... three weeks in a row on Fridays.. would like to see one of the other bands.
    Lines at the marketplaces were inconsistent.. some no one others had a dozen or more guests.
    They were passing out week 2 and week 3 buttons at the AP Corner.. week 3 on the right.
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    Stopped by the Pacific Wharf Cafe to grab dinner. The line was out the door. But it moved really well today compared to normal.
    12 minutes from the previous picture to this one and that included waiting in line, ordering, picking up my food and utensils then walking here.
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    I was on Route 66 as the lights came on for the evening. It was just after 7pm tonight.
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    The seating area at Paradise Gardens seemed more well lit than in the past.
    Quattrosound performing on the Paradise Gardens Bandstand today.
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    A couple video clips of Quattrosound performing on the Paradise Gardens Bandstand.
    A closer look at the Week 3 AP Button
    Disneyland wait times at 8:17pm
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    Noticed at Royal Street Veranda they were taking orders and payment away from the windows.
    Time to pay a visit to Pirates of the Caribbean to mark the 50th anniversary since I did not ride last week.
    It was just under a 20 minute wait this evening.
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    Some random pictures from my cruise....
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    As I reached the hub Elliot was just entering the area.
    I reached Town Square as the Dopey was passing by City Hall.
    Opted to skip the madness and watch Remember from the structure. It took only 12 minutes from Main Street to here. Notice the walkway sign has been moved to the lower fence vs the concrete above where it was last week.
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    No activity on the construction site this evening.
    The World of Color finale
    One fireworks picture to close out the picture set.
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