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    Starting off with a video overview of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
    A wide picture of the site this afternoon.
    Starting on the left/north side of the project a closer look at the Millennium Falcon show building. Not a lot of visible progress on the exterior.
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    Panning to the right on the far right notice a new structure rising up.
    The new structured is centered in this picture. It is the top of one of the building in the village.
    Continuing to the right more steel is being added to the roof of the Battle Escape show building for rock work.
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    The gap in the Millennium Falcon show building is still there and steel is added. Assuming this going to be a service entrance to the building.
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    A closer look at the three peaks. Not a lot of visible progress this visit.
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    A closer look at the new steel structure that is now visible in the village area.
    Steel going up around the structures on the roof of the Battle Escape Building.
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    The exterior stairwell on the Battle Escape building is finally showing signs of progress.
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    A crew working on this peak. Looks like they are wrapping up the wire mesh work and are just about ready for the first coat of concrete.
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    Work continues on the dirt back fill around and on top of the concrete structure toward Critter Country.
    More steel being added on the park side to support the rock facade.
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    A crew moving dirt around and compacting it on the roof.
    A team working on the entrance wall near Critter Country.
    Equipment waiting to be taken inside the buildings.
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    More steel is visible as a structure takes shape in front of the Battle Escape building on the park side.
    The workers help to give you a sense of scale of these large structures.
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    A closer look at some of the new steel on the roof.
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    The fences have shifted at the Mickey and Friends tram stop. The planters and load ramp have been removed.
    No changes here yet. They were using the two zones nearest the security tents for both pick up and drop off this afternoon.
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    The Pinocchio Parking lot is not in use today. It will soon be blocked off for construction to start.
    No real visible progress with the couple fenced in areas.
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    Back to Star Wars.. a slightly different angle of the new steel.
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    A check of the first floor preparations for the new tram route.
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    Signs up at the escalators warning of the Disneyland Locker project.
    Work continues on the exterior of Splitsville. The wood railing has been replaced with the permanent one since last visit.
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    Work continues on the tram stop. They are adding a new ramp to the load zone.
    Not sure what is going on in the center area. They have the concrete tore up.
    Walls for the Naples renovation leave just a narrow walkway right now.
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    An updated policy sign. Interesting they did not take down the old or even try to match the shape.
    Current prices. Internet reporting/speculation points to a price increase coming this weekend.
    Trolley Treats has a Lunar New Year greeting.
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    Disney California Adventure waits at 1:30pm
    Work continues on the Sonoma Terrace
    The former entrance to Ariels is completely gone now.
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    Grizzly River Run has returned from annual renovation.
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    Christmas mugs still available in Starbucks on Buena Vista Street
    The current DCA You Are Here mug.
    The recently replaced lockers on Buena Vista Street.
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    Current locker pricing.
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    Next stop Disneyland. More locker signs as you enter.
    More signs up on the construction walls that fill Main Street.
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    Checking out Town Square from the Main Street Train Station.
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    The new track is in and looks ready for concrete and bricks in this section.
    On the other side they are working on the split for the spur line that runs backstage.
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    A closer look at the new rail near the Opera House
    Walls now span all of Main Street. There are three crossing set up.
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    Here you can see the crossings. As well as a piece of equipment sticking up.
    A closer look at the spur line work.
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    Back on the ground more of the signs.
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    Looking up Main Street. There is a narrow walkway on the street (plus the regular sidewalk)
    The first crossing. Each has directional signage.
    This one is near the Music shop & Cinema to the Emporium.
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    Posters for Main Street locals are on the walls.
    Looking back toward Town Square.
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    The second crossing at Center Street.
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    Disneyland wait times just before 2pm
    The Mark Twain was in port so I boarded for a cruise around the Rivers of America. Here is Frontierland from the upper deck.
    Passing by New Orleans Square.
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    Hmm.. looks to be a Planes toy landed at the entrance to Fowler's Harbor.
    Splash Mountain renovation work continues.
    Approaching the Hungry Bear.
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    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Rivers of America.
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    Through the trees the Village continues to take shape.
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    Workers on one of the peaks.
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    The CK Holliday steaming by.
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    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Big Thunder Trail.
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    Casey Jr. & Storybook Land Canal Boats have joined the list of attractions closed for renovation since my last trip.
    A look at the concept art on the wall for Casey Jr.
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    The walkway between the Dumbo walls and King Arthur Carrousel has reopened since my last trip.
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    The fence along this portion of the canal is not as interesting.
    The one near the queue has some concept art though.
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    it's a small world has returned to operation since my last visit. Due to the queue and parade route work the current queue snakes around the wall and mall area.
    No FastPass option right now but looks like it is returning once the work finishes (signs were still up at the distribution area and attraction entrance.
    The current entrance. The wall comes right up to it.
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    I did not have time to ride today.. but my understanding is the only real change is the removal of the sponsor signage.
    The queue becomes single file to reach the bridge.
    Equipment visible over the wall.
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    Moving to Toon Town to check the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge work. Here is that new structure we spotted from the parking garage.
    The three peaks.
    They look like they are just about ready for paint/color.
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    Mickey Fountain in Toon Town
    Matterhorn from the Monorail platform.
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    Cruising over Downtown Disney on the Monorail.
    Splitsville from the Monorail (notice the exposed exterior on the left (a tree blocked my next shots).
    The new load ramp at the tram stop looks to be nearing completion.
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    Disney California Adventure entrance from the Monorail.
    The CK Holliday traveling around Tomorrowland.
    The backstage roadway to the parade gate near small world is being reconfigured. New concrete has been poured.
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    It appears the new parade gate will be shifted back quite a ways. It used to be up where the small world facade ended, assuming it will be in line with these two new pillars.
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    This area will be for the queue as well as new parade route.
    Back to Main Street to look at the east side of the street now.
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    Back to California Adventure. Another look at the current state of the coaster. The Pier sign is gone and the loop is back.
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    No visible signs of a new paint scheme yet..
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    The launch hill.
    A closer look at the loop
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    Caught a little of a GuGu Drum Group performance.
    Video of Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession, the performers changed since the first week so I ended up recording a good portion of the show.
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    These two performers were different than the show I saw the first day.
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    A closer look at the Fun Wheel work.
    Not a lot of visible progress on the shops area.
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    Pluto at the Lunar New Year Celebration
    Mickey Mouse at the Lunar New Year Celebration
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    The signs have been removed from the ice cream store.
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    Speaking of removed the launch system for the coaster is gone.
    The canopies for the queue are now gone.
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    The entrance marquee for Screamin' is gone.
    Looks like the Toy Story store/building is going blue.
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    Mr. Incredible roaming around the Pier area.
    Returned to Disneyland and walked through the Tree House before the sunset.
    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge work from here.
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    New Orleans Square is ready for Marti Gras this week.
    Dr. Facilier was in the area.
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    As was Princess Tiana
    Splash Mountain annual renovation continues.
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    A look through the fence at Critter Country shows the new wall looks ready for paint/color.
    The view from the Hungry Bear.
    Recently Disneyland switched back to Heinz condiments.
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    My dinner view this evening.
    After dinner stopped by the Golden Horseshoe. Caught then end of a Laughing Stock Co show. They were telling the story of Cinderella
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    Silver Dollar Six now alternates sets throughout the evening.
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    Video of the Silver Dollar Six performing in the Golden Horseshoe.
    Passing by Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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    Stopped by the Star Wars Launch Bay.
    A LEGO BB-8 has replaced the other figures.
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    Phat Cat Swinger performing in Downtown Disney this evening.
    Splitsville is in a soft opening phase. The Patio and Lower level were open this evening. The upstairs was not.
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    Bowling Rates
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    Signs up on the former Build-A-Bear entrance.
    The Naples Walls..
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    Streetlight Cadence performing between World of Disney and Starbucks.
    Video of Streetlight Cadence
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    Hard to make out but the lines for Disneyland are at the Monorail this evening.
    DCA was shorter but still a good crowd.
    A Wrinkle In Time Banners on Hollywood Blvd.
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    A sneak peek of the film is now playing in Sunset Showcase Theater
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    Three costumes from a Wrinkle in Time are on display in the lobby.
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    Buttons were also being passed out.
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    Frozen is now showing four times a day.
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    The Collector's Fortress
    Took a walk through the Collector's Warehouse
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    Some Black Panther merchandise
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    Walking through Bugs Land this composition jumped out to me.. Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm properties..
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    Mater backing in.
    The Horn-O-Plenty is still out, guess it is staying for the winter
    Ramones this evening
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    Ornament Valley
    Found a spot in the blue section for World of Color
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    Hurry Home precedes the first World of Color show each night throughout the Lunar New Year Celebration. Here are some pictures (last visit I posted a video if you missed it).
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    As soon as Hurry Home finished World of Color begins. I ended my trip after the show.
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