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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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    Let us start off with a quick video look at the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
    An overview of the site this afternoon.
    Starting off on the left side with the Millennium Falcon building.
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    Panning to the right the three peaks.
    More wire mesh has been installed to form the rock work that will hide the large Battle Escape Building.
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    New steel is being installed on top of the concrete building as the rock structure expands in that direction.
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    The steel for the market/village
    A closer look at the preparation for the rock work on the roof of the Battle Escape building that will hide some of the structures on the roof.
    The one peak looks to be close to receiving concrete.
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    Notice the worker in the middle to get a sense of scale.
    A better picture.
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    A closer look at the new steel
    Looking toward Critter Country work still continues on the far berm.
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    On the roof of the building the concrete pedestals look to be ready. Assuming steel will attach.
    A closer look at the berm work.
    Here you can see they have started to install wire mesh to hide the concrete structure/tunnel that was created.
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    Moving on to the Parking Structure project. Here is a video overview of the site as of Friday afternoon.
    A look across the site starting on the left with the tram stop.
    No visible progress in the walled off portion of the former tram stop.
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    They are starting to clear the former tram staging/work area.
    Beyond the building that is being taken apart you can see they have removed the former exit roadway and gates.
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    A wider view of the site.
    The concrete in the former drainage ditch/path has been removed.
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    Some of the removed lamp posts.
    Grading continues on the far portion of the former Pinocchio Lot.
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    The toll booth that was in the far corner last week has been removed.
    One more look at the demo work before moving on.
    Not a lot of visible progress on Naples.
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    Peak pricing is in effect today. So a 1 day park hopper will cost you $185. Add MaxPass and you are just under $200 for the day.
    The annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt started today at both parks and Downtown Disney. Here is a display for it outside the Five & Dime on Buena Vista Street.
    A sign on Buena Vista Street for the event.
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    A closer look at the prize eggs. Fro $5.99 plus tax (you can use your AP discount) you get a map, stickers, and a prize egg.
    You can redeem your map in Elias & Co and pick up your prize egg.
    This year it seemed more eggs were inside stores. Here is Donald. At the end of this picture set I will have a spoiler filled look at all the egg locations. But for those that are planning to do the hunt I will only show a couple before then.
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    Walking through Elias & Co.. spring colors.
    Mickey.. thought it was interesting he had a map next to him advertising the event.
    Springtime in Carthay Circle.
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    Disney California Adventure wait times at 1:24pm
    The skies looked threatening to the north, but forecast said no rain until later in the evening.
    Inside Rushin River Outfitters
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    Still no camp notices for Redwood Creek.
    Looking south the skies were much nicer.
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    The scaffolding around the walkway canopy is down, looks like they repainted it.
    A steel structure that will support one of the entrance decorations is slowly rising above the fence.
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    Slow progress on enclosing the main drop tube.
    The launch hill tube is now enclosed and painted red.
    Painting continues on the Fun Wheel.
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    Here you can see the new teal color.
    With the shadows it is hard to tell the color.
    The Food and Wine Festival continues through April 12th.
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    From the swings area.
    A closer look at the crew working on the hill.
    plastic to protect the exposed facades from the weather.
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    Another scream tube that is enclosed and looks ready for paint.
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    Looks like a photo op set up under the swings. No one around when I walked by.
    A closer look at the Fun Wheel new color.
    It appears the popcorn lights are being replaced with flat/painted LEDs now.
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    The original lights on the top half.
    More scaffolding up around the shade/FastPass structures
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    No cover on the stage area this week.
    Phat Cat Swinger performing this afternoon.
    The Cove Bar has returned for the Spring Break crowds. It will close again in April and reopen in June with the rest of Pixar Pier under a new name.
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    Crews working on the launch area, looked to be repainting it the same blue.
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    No real visible progress on the Incredicoaster station.
    Same story with King Tritons, looks like it has not been touched.
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    The new red launch hill from near Toy Story.
    Speaking of Toy Story the building has received some red accents.
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    Work continues to enclose the large drop hill scream tube.
    The launch hill
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    On Sunset Blvd markings on the ground, looks like they will be drilling holes for parade ropes.
    Always nice to stop by the Animation Building.
    All quiet at the art corner.
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    Gone Hollywood show cases Mickey merchandise
    The Straw Hatters performing as you enter Disneyland this afternoon.
    Pluto walking around Town Square. The fire truck was out as a photo op.
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    Spring plantings in Town Square
    The walls are down from most of Main Street USA. Only the spur line area near the fire house is still behind walls.
    The brick work at the point.
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    Looking up Main Street USA
    The Eggstravaganza is in full swing at Disneyland too. I will have pictures of the eggs at the end of this photo set.
    Mickey signing autographs.
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    Strolling up Main Street USA. Timing can make the park look uncrowded.
    Or busy.
    The passing area.
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    Hook and Ladder Co performing in Refreshment Corner.
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    I did not see a lot of St. Patrick's Day merchandise but did see this Mickey near a register.
    Odd the lineboard was offline/closed today. Guessing because of the weather. There were definitely lines.
    Looking back toward Town Square.
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    Sleeping Beauty Castle
    Main Street USA
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    Walls are still the same near it's a small world.
    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Miss Daisy in Toon Town.
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    The planter near the Storybook Land queue was shrunk during the last renovation to allow for another switchback. Last week this was full of guests so I could not get a picture.
    The new shade structure for Dumbo is starting to rise up. You can see poles above the wall now.
    A closer look.
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    No visible progress on the walls near Pinocchio. Guessing the planters are being reconfigured to widen the walkway.
    The cart in the hub is selling trios of cookies for $4 instead of doughnuts this afternoon.
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    Looking toward Critter Country from along the Rivers of America.
    The canoes and Columbia were both in operation today.
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    Tarzan's Treehouse
    A cart set up in the queue space for the boats. Guessing because of the weather.
    The top deck of the Mark Twain was closed today.
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    Some of the railings have taken some abuse from guests, weather and Fantasmic.
    Some large geese hanging out by Splash Mountain.
    A crew working on the Splash Mountain drop hill.
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    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Mark Twain.
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    Main Street USA
    The Disneyland Band performing in Town Square
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    Disneyland Band Tangled Medley
    No lines this afternoon for tickets.
    Tram loading signs directing you to the side nearest the park.
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    Downtown Disney has an egg hunt too. Here is the map. At the end of the picture set I will have pictures of all 12 eggs and their locations.
    Spring treats being created.
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    Scaffolding up and windows covered as work gets underway for the new restaurants.
    The Dress Shop remains open.
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    LEGO Hulk
    A Reggae Band performing this afternoon.
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    Banners for A Wrinkle In Time at the AMC
    Food & Wine Banners line the walkways
    Splitsville had its official grand opening yesterday.
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    Repainting underway on the former Build-a-Bear location.
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    A St. Patrick's Day inspired game on Buena Vista Street.
    Mickey and the Red Car News Boys cruising by.
    St. Patrick's Day Bread.. plus the more traditional Mickey and Mater options.
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    Entering Ornament Valley on this cloudy afternoon.
    I pulled up a table at Flo's and ate dinner then worked on some emails and posts. This was my view.
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    As I worked the skies cleared a bit.
    DJ rolling by on Cross Street.
    Preparing for World of Color this evening in Paradise Bay.
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    Used a FastPass for Toy Story. Had a good score for me.
    Still no where near the top ones though.
    Stopped by the Palisades Stage to see some of the 6pm presentation.
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    The presenter this evening was Fabio Viviani
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    Lines for the marketplaces were long again. Most seemed to be well into double digit territory like this one.
    Used a FastPass for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. The attraction turns 13 on the 17th.
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    My score..
    The wind would pick up from time to time but so far no rain.
    Used a FastPass for Haunted Mansion. The hallway was backed up to the stretching room.
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    The bride in the attic
    Hatbox Ghost
    Splash Mountain this evening.
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    Tina Aldana Band performing at the Paradise Garden Bandstand.
    I entered the queue for Radiator Springs Racers to use a FastPass and a light drizzle started as I reached the loading area. I opted to bail out at this point and head for the trams before it really started raining. I had no desire to be cold and wet this evening.
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    As promised earlier the rest of this picture set will be a spoiler filled look at where all 36 eggs are for the 2018 Eggstravaganza at the Disneyland Resort.
    The maps cost $5.99 plus tax. Here are the selection of prize eggs at Disney California Adventure.
    The DCA Map.
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    Starting off in Kingswell Camera Shop on Buena Vista Street
    Donal Duck
    Next door in Julius Katz & Sons
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    Daisy Duck
    You can redeem your maps in Elias & Co.
    In the end shop of Elias & Co.
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    Mickey Mouse
    Rushin' River Outfitters
    Goofy
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    Seaside Souvenirs
    Dale
    Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
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    Thumper
    Embarcadero Gifts
    Chip
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    Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
    Lightning McQueen
    Sarge's Surplus Hut Store
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    Mater
    a bug's land
    The White Rabbit
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    Off the Page
    Minnie Mouse
    Water tower in Hollywood Land (it was not really on the tower this year but close)
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    Pluto
    Next up Disneyland.
    The redemption center is on Main Street again outside.
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    The eggs here. You can purchase the Star Wars ones, they are not prize eggs.
    Disneyana
    Pluto
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    The MAd Hatter on Main Street USA
    The White Rabbit
    Emporium
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    Tinkerbell
    Little Green Men Store Command
    Mickey Mouse
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    Le Petit Chalet Gifts (Also notice on the roof machines for the upcoming fireworks show, guessing bubbles)
    Mr. Toad
    Mickey's Toontown Train Dept
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    Goofy
    Bonanza Outfitters
    Thumper
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    Stage Door Cafe
    Minnie Mouse
    Harbour Galley
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    Donald Duck
    New Orleans Square Balcony
    Daisy Duck
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    Bengal Barbecue
    Chip
    Tarzan's Treehouse
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    Dale
    Downtown Disney Eggstravaganza 2018
    The redemption center is outside by World of Disney
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    The prize eggs
    Starbucks
    Dale
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    World of Disney
    Daisy Duck
    La Brea Bakery Cafe
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    Mickey Mouse
    Curl Surf
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    Dream Boutique
    Jessie
    Marceline's Confectionery
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    Thumper
    Disney Home
    Minnie Mouse
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    Wonderground Gallery
    Donald Duck
    The LEGO Store
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    Pluto
    ESPN Zone Restaurant
    Chip
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    Rainforest Cafe
    Woody
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    Disney's Pin Traders
    The White Rabbit to wrap up all 36 eggs.
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