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    MaxPass flyers being passed out at the parking tollbooths. This add on service allows for Digital Photo Downloads and Digital FastPasses started this past week.
    This week the construction pictures were a little more challenging to get because of construction on all levels of the parking structure on the corner near the escalators.
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    It appears they are redoing the walkways by the escalators. The colored tiles are being removed.
    Also looks like painting going on.
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    A couple video clips of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Construction.
    The next section of roof is going onto the Battle Escape show building
    Preparations for the exterior wall are continuing.
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    The Millennium Falcon show building.
    The steel supports for the rock facade are taking shape on the Millennium Falcon building.
    A closer look.
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    Panning along the Battle Escape building.
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    Preparations for the second floor of this building are moving along. Steel rebar is being installed on top of the temporary support then they will pour concrete.
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    The second roof section wire mesh/rebar is going down, so concrete should be poured here in the coming days.
    A closer look at the Battle Escape building. The far side is looking rather dark, the exterior walls are starting to go up.
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    Preparing the second floor for concrete here.
    A look at what appears to be the hanger scene on the right hand side of the building as you look at it.
    A closer look.
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    A closer look at the steel for the facade work.
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    Digging on the far berm. Notice the fence across the top now to separate the park side from construction.
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    A wider shot of the Battle Escape building.
    A train passing over the trestle in Critter Country.
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    A closer look. Also notice the wall up on the ground. We should soon be able to walk up to the trestle and this wall.
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    One last picture before heading to the park.
    Disneyland - Main Street USA
    Wait times at 1:50pm
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    Entering Adventureland.
    The Columbia was conducting test runs this afternoon.
    Looking up river as I crossed to Tom Sawyer Island.
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    Walls are down along the walkway in Critter Country.
    The canoe dock looks ready to go, they reopen Saturday the 29th.
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    The Hungry Bear still has some scrims up on the second story and some walls up on half the lower portion.
    The new walkway looks good from this angle.
    Cast Members training on the canoes.
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    The view of the northern shore from Tom Sawyer Island.
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    Looking through the trees you can see the door open in the new wall under the trestle.
    A wider view of the area.
    Looking toward the new Hungry Bear steps.
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    On the eastern side (Frontierland side) of the river the scaffolding is all gone and the Indian Village fence is gone.
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    The safety rail in the middle looks to be removable/retractable for routine work.
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    A closer look at the safety railing. Looks like there may be a figure or something up in that cave.
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    Looks like the exterior wall is going onto the Battle Escape Building. The rock facade will then go in front of it.
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    The Columbia passing by.
    New Orleans Square from Tom Sawyer Island.
    The walls along the Critter Country walkway are gone.
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    Just a small wall by the entrance remains.
    A small lift/elevator has been added to reach the canoe dock for accessibility.
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    Looking up river.
    Walking along the new walkway.
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    Indians on the far bank. Beyond them the Battle Escape show building looms over the treeline.
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    The extended Hungry Bear seating and beyond it the Train Trestle.
    A couple of Indians along the water.
    The chief on horseback.
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    A couple cast members walking the tracks.
    A look at the portion of the train that looks to be opening soon.
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    The Hungry Bear seating area is preparing to reopen.
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    To mark the return of Fantasmic some special food items are available. Here are the two at the Hungry Bear.
    The grab and go Fantasmic dining is at the Hungry Bear now.
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    Another special food item at some of the carts.
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    All is quiet on the Big Thunder Trail this afternoon.
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    Unfortunately the smoking area has returned.. why put it on a narrow trail where you have to walk through the smoke.
    The wall by the Star Wars entrance closest to Fantasyland has a couple good size holes in it.
    The view through the hole.
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    This walkway looks ready to open. Guessing a wall is being built under the trestle, the same as Critter Country.
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    A turtle out for a swim in the Castle Moat.
    The 2017 Disneyland All-American College Band arriving.
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    The 2017 Disneyland All-American College Band performing When You Wish Upon a Star
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    The 2017 Disneyland All-American College Band performing their Moana Medley.
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    Snow White Grotto
    Noticed a string of Christmas lights on this pole in Critter Country.
    A closer look.
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    The Hungry Bear Fantasmic meal.
    My dinner view at the Red Rose Taverne... no wait this evening.
    From the Big Thunder Trail you can just barely see some of the Star Wars construction through the trees.
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    Timing was good and as I was walking by a train was passing by.
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    Interesting they were preparing the Columbia for Fantasmic in port and not in the harbour.
    The Harbour Galley has three Fantasmic offerings.
    I decided to spend some time in Critter Country and wait for the train to come around again.
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    Cast Members were on the river preparing for Fantasmic.
    Some of the finishing details at the dock are not quite done.. this is the left side of the dock.
    The right side looks much cleaner.
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    A family of ducks swimming by.
    Finally a train passed by.. here is a video clip. The lighting was not that favorable.
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    A second video clip of the train passing along the northern bank of the Rivers of America.
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    Disneyland waits just before 6pm
    2017 Disneyland All-American College Band performing in Town Square.
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    The Mark Twain was stopped about half way out of the harbour. Cast Members were looking at something. It pulled forward and then backed all the way out.
    Golden Horseshoe Fantasmic offerings.
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    2017 All-American College Band at the Royal Theatre
    2017 All-American College Band Performing with Wycliffe Gordon
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    Several video clips from the performance.
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    Red Rose sippers were available and no lines today.
    Scot Bruce, Elvis, performing in Tomorrowland this evening.
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    Around 8:20 made my way to the Rivers of America to find a spot for Fantasmic.
    My view for Fantasmic.. not bad for Standby and 30 minutes before show time.
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    Found this interesting. A cast member walking around selling Hot Dogs (the sign is partially lit.. it is $6 for one) in the dining section. So the people that ate a meal they are trying to sell more food to.
    Showtime! A clip of the opening sequence of Fantasmic!
    Some random pictures from the show.
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    The new projectors look incredible.
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    Kaa had an eye issue this evening.
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    A nod to the Pinocchio segment.
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    The transition to Pirates is a bit awkward.
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    The scene does not quite fit in with all the animated movie references.
    Captain Jack Sparrow battling the Pirates.
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    A Whole New World
    Beauty and the Beast
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    The Little Mermaid
    Tangled
    Magic Mirror
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    Maleficent transforming.
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    As soon as the finale finished I made my way to Main Street and was able to find a spot for Remember Dreams Come True.
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    The park maps and time schedule feature Fantasmic! The island/Rivers of America portion of the map has not been updated yet.
    Fantasmic! viewing options.
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