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    A video overview of the Disneyland Star Wars construction site from the Mickey and Friends parking structure.
    To the far left is the Millennium Falcon attraction building.
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    Panning to the right a gap between the two show buildings
    The battle escape attraction building
    A closer look at the Millennium Falcon building. The portion closest to us does not have the steel frame up yet.
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    A steel tower that will support the rock facade of the Millennium Falcon building is now in place.
    Pulling out a bit you can see the curve for the building that will be on the park side.
    A closer look at the curve status.
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    Duct work and looks like some internal wall studs/structures are being installed.
    The roof supports on the right side of the building look in place now.
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    Wall structures in the curved area and more steel waiting to be moved into place in the large open area now.
    Looking toward Critter Country trees have started to be planted on the new berm.
    A closer look.
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    Work continues on the right side of the new berm
    A wider look at the right half of the battle escape show building.
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    Hard to tell what that frame is for.
    Looks like wet concrete on the second floor in the distance.
    The area nearest us looks to be getting close to ready for concrete.
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    Up on the roof work continues on the roof itself as well as the support structures on it.
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    On the right half the steel cover looks like it will be going on any day.
    Work going on toward the Critter Country entrance.
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    A closer look. Hard to tell what they are working on.
    The support structure for the exterior (and interior) walls of the battle escape building is taking shape.
    A closer look.
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    Some wire mesh rock structures waiting to be installed.
    To the right of the battle escape steel this concrete structure continues to grow. Looks like supports being set up inside for a second story.
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    A closer look and the temporary support for a second story.
    Looking toward the Critter Country entrance again.
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    To help with the size of the building use the dump truck as reference.
    Not a lot of visible progress on the Millennium Falcon attraction.
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    One more wide look before moving on.
    Scaffolding up for some renovation work on the first floor of the parking structure.
    The backstage gate was open. So a ground level view into Star Wars from the tram as we drove by.
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    Passing by Splitsville
    The annual summer celebration is underway at Downtown Disney through September.
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    Splitsville extends out further than the House of Blues did.
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    Prices to get into the parks this holiday weekend.
    Buena Vista Street is ready for the 4th of July.
    Trolley Treats.
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    Disney California Adventure waits at 1:10pm
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    I finally spotted Cruz Ramirez in Cars Land. She has been making the rounds for a couple of weeks but I have had bad timing and missed her.
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    A video clip of Cruz on the move.
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    The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performing for the holiday.
    Here is a series of video clips from the United States Air Force Honor Guard performing at Disney California Adventure.
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    Nick Wilde from Zootopia was out in the Bay Area
    The fortress looming behind Carthay Circle
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    Main Street USA.
    The US Air Force Honor Guard will be performing here later today.
    Main Street USA was calm this afternoon.
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    Transportation was busy with one bus, two horse drawn street cars, and a car out too.
    The Dapper Dans.
    Disneyland wait times at 1:54pm
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    Work has wrapped up on the Adventureland re-organization/renovation project.
    Tropical Imports is now stroller parking.
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    South Seas Traders and the Outpost are now a seating area.
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    And the fruit stand has moved over to one corner of South Seas Traders
    Shrunken Ned is in the center of the room.
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    In the back there is a bar area to stand around, some standing tables and some regular tables.
    The entrance to the Bazaar.
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    A very quick video clip.
    Another standing bar on the far wall.
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    Stairs leading up to a second seating area closer to the BBQ.
    Looking back before moving on.
    A wider view of South Seas Traders.
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    The former Outpost, the upper seating area, is much smaller and was busy so only a couple quick pictures of the area.
    No signage outside right now on the seating area.
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    Beyond Bengal you can see a new palm tree. The small seating area that was there is now removed opening up the walkway more.
    A queue set up and marked off for Bengal.
    It was not needed this afternoon.
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    Looking up river as I crossed to reach Tom Sawyer Island.
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    Work looks nearly complete on the canoe dock.
    Looking toward the new Star Wars walkway.
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    More concrete has been poured and most of the walkway looks complete now. Just one section was still awaiting concrete.
    All quiet at Fort Wilderness
    The covers are back on the teepees.
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    The canoe dock from a different angle.
    A closer look at the new walkway.
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    Work continues on the details of the new trestle area with some scaffolding still up.
    Looks like the area along the river is ready for plants.
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    Deer and speakers are visible.
    The new trestle. It will be great to see the Disneyland Railroad passing through here.
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    Looks like a waterfall.
    Plenty of deer along the river.
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    Looking toward the Hungry Bear.
    The scaffolding is being removed on the eastern/Frontierland side rock work.
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    The eagle has a new nest and is in a more visible location.
    In the distance scaffolding is removed and they are patching up the holes from where the toothpick/steel was.
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    Nearer the river the upper level of scaffolding is now removed.
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    Plants are staring to go in the ground.
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    Notes up by the beavers (they say to leave the wood chips along around the beavers).
    To give an idea of scale a worker on the trestle.
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    This log looks to have rotated a bit. This has the critters on it.
    The Star Wars buildings through the trees.
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    The pontoon bridge was closed this afternoon.
    Back on the main land. The view from Critter Country.
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    More plants going in on the far shore.
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    The Critter Country trestle is now uncovered and looks the same as before.
    Some of the scrim is removed so the Hungry Bear dining are does not feel as confined and you can look out toward the fort.
    No visible progress on the patio seating area.
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    Near the Hungry Bear a sign for the return of the Canoes and Tom Sawyer Island.
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    To mark the return of the Rivers of America there is a small scavenger hunt going on. There are six cards available at various locations in Critter Country, New Orleans Square and Frontierland highlighting the returning attractions. These are free while supplies last (they were out of the Fantasmic cards on Friday).
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    If you flip the cards over they form a map of Tom Sawyer Island. Note my missing spot since they were out of the Fantasmic cards.
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    The Queen of Hearts at Coke Corner.
    Pluto on the move in Town Square.
    The United States Air Force Honor Guard arriving for their Town Square performance.
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    The MC for the show.
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    A video clip of the US Air Force Honor Guard in Town Square at Disneyland.
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    The All-American College Band performing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
    A turtle in the moat.
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    Passing through the Big Thunder Trail area.
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    Jessie was out near Big Thunder this afternoon.
    Pirate Steins were available.
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    The Bootstrappers performing in New Orleans Square.
    Signs up at each FastPass attraction with the new process.
    Raising the center light tower for Fantasmic. Note the large projectors and automated spotlights now on the top.
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    Hung out in Critter Country since I had a few minutes hoping to see a train go by. No luck though.
    Returned to Town Square for the Flag Retreat.
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    Disneyland wait times at 5:37pm
    Stopped back in Frontierland to see if they had any Fantasmic cards and all cast members confirmed they were out of stock for the day.
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    Crossed paths with Farley the Fiddler.
    Goofy passing through Town Square.
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    The 6:05pm All-American College Band set.
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    The Disneyland All-American College Band Star Wars Medley.
    Passing by Small World
    It was 6:42pm and noticed a 6:45pm return time for Car Toon Spin.. so grabbed a FastPass.
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    A closer look at the sign out here.
    Daisys was closed for the day already.
    You could order pizza from the Dog House next store though.
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    After visiting the Goofy Water fountain returned to use my FastPass at 6:45pm.
    The new scanner.
    Stopped by the Royal Theatre at 7:15pm to see the All-American College Band.
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    This evening they were joined by Wayne Bergeron.
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    Wayne Bergeron performing with the 2017 All-American College Band in the Royal Theatre.
    Ride the Tide performing this evening at the Tomorrowland Terrace.
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    Tomorrowland looked busy but was actually not too bad to walk through.
    Disney California Adventure waits at 8:03pm (if you were curious this was taken 8 minutes after the previous picture in Tomorrowland).
    The only wait over an hour was for Guardians this evening.
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    Ran into Cruz again in Cars Land.
    Was on Route 66 as the lights came on this evening.
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    The All-American College Band has moved to the other side of the walkway now.
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    The Cars 3 preview has ended and Tough to Be a Bug has returned.
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    Back to Disneyland.
    Caught most of the second set of Ride the Tide at the Tomorrowland Terrace.
    A group of kids took over the dance floor and brought a lot of energy.
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    A video clip of Ride the Tide at the Tomorrowland Terrace.
    Pete and Elliot.
    To Honor America.. fitting for this 4th of July weekend.
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    Moved out into Main Street and they played a high wind warning..
    The show started a couple minutes late but went on without a problem.
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    I was experimenting with my new cell phone during the fireworks.. here are some of the more interesting pictures.
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    Disneyland Time Guide advertising the 4th of July fireworks that will be running Saturday through Tuesday. This evening was Remember Dreams Come True.
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