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    An overview of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge work from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
    Looking toward the left side of the site not a lot of visible change from this angle. Just more rock work taking shape on the roof.
    More steel being erected to continue the rock work toward Critter Country.
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    Wire mesh is being added to the steel erected in the foreground when looking toward the three original peaks.
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    Toward Critter Country work continues on the roof of the tunnels. Rock work is taking shape on the park side.
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    Looks like some darker coloration on the tallest peak now.
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    A closer look at the rock work taking shape toward Critter Country.
    On the roof more markings, guessing more steel will go up here to extend the rock work higher.
    Back to the large steel structure that is extending from the Battle Escape show building.
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    Work continues on the far berm.
    A couple video clips of the new Parking Structure Construction.
    Almost all of the demolition work is now complete and they are starting grading the nearer portion of the site.
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    A closer look at the former tram load area that has been cleared.
    Panning to the right across the site.
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    The former tram staging area is now clear too. One set of walls were left standing near the gate.
    A fenced in area cuts through the site.
    Wonder if this is an emergency exit pathway for Mickey and Friends.
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    The far section of the project is now cleared and level and looks ready to start construction.
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    Trams backed up leaving the parking structure tram stop.
    A cast member controlling traffic.
    A tram has broken down and is being worked on so only one lane is available right now.
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    More steel has been added to the Naples expansion.
    Work continues on the tram stop, they appear to be moving the ramp now that the trams travel the opposite direction.
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    Peak pricing day at the parks today as spring break continues.
    Pixar Fest starts next Friday. Banners for the event have taken over the Esplanade
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    The Food and Wine Festival enters its last weekend.
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    Carthay Circle this afternoon.
    Some Disney California Adventure wait times around 1:15pm
    Walkways are fairly busy with the festival and spring break crowds.
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    Since my last visit Disney confirmed a Bug's Land will be closing later this year to make way more Marvel attractions.
    The Tough to Be a Bug show has already closed and walls are up, but no other visible progress.
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    Walking toward Paradise Pier
    The Fun Wheel has rotated so they can work on the other half. You can see the new colors on the top portion (well if the lighting was better you could).
    Crews working on the lower half.
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    The lighting was not helpful this afternoon to photograph the new colors.
    Still a lot of scaffolding up on the coaster as work continues.
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    More steel rising at the entrance area for Pixar Pier.
    A crew was working on the roof of the gift shop.
    The Cove Bar is open for Spring Break still. The line had 20-25 guests in it.
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    The launch system of the coaster has been reinstalled and looks ready to go.
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    Steel was being installed for the new station additions.
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    The concept art for what the finished station will look like.
    No real visible progress on King Tritons.
    Some scaffolding is removed on the Toy Story building.
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    The new color scheme.
    A team working on the coaster loop backdrop.
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    Another team up near the top working on the tube enclosure
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    The FastPass return line stretched a ways this afternoon.
    Standby was posted at an hour.
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    A closer look at the building.
    A closer look at the tube work.
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    From Paradise Park
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    From under the swings.
    Looks like at least one section will remain open.
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    No visible progress on the store facades.
    A better look at the new colors from this angle.
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    Phat Cat Swinger performing this afternoon in Paradise Park.
    The two presenters later today.
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    A wider view of the Pixar Pier entrance.
    Jammin Chefs arriving to perform.
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    Jammin Chefs Introduction
    Chip
    Dale
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    Appears the Rose Gold Ear supply now exceeds demand.. plenty in stock around the parks.
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    Red Car Trolley News Boys & Mickey Mouse performing on Buena Vista Street
    Next stop Disneyland.
    The Straw Hatters performing near the exit.
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    The streetcar track replacement project has wrapped since my last visit. All the walls are gone.
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    Environmentality Art is on display in the Opera House, I will visit there later.
    Main Street USA Vehicles have returned to service.
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    Disneyland wait times around 2:40pm
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    Frontierland from the Mark Twain
    New Orleans Square from the Mark Twain
    I spotted a couple ducklings in the Rivers of America, here is one.
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    The flume appears finished for Splash Mountain.
    Looking toward Star Wars you can see a crew working on the berm.
    Speaking of Star Wars, here are some Galaxy's Edge construction pictures from the Mark Twain.
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    Through the trees you can see a lot of steel in the marketplace/village area.
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    Looks like some darker coloration on portions of the tallest peak now.
    And lighter coloration on the lower one.
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    A video clip from the stern of the Mark Twain.
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    The walls near Pinocchio have come down since my last visit. They removed a planter to open the area up a little more. It is being used as stroller parking now.
    Tape to marking the walkway and parking area.
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    Some Fantasyland merchandise in the Royal Reception store.
    Work continues on Dumbo.
    They have started to re-assemble the attraction.
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    You now have a fairly clear view of its a small world through a clearing.
    A view from the other side of the modified area.
    The Evil Queen came strutting through.
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    The walls are still up for the parade route and queue project near small world.
    Pluto and Goofy hanging out in Toon Town
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    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from Toon Town.
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    Crossed paths with Gaston
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    Walls up in the Nemo queue around the planter.
    For Pixar Fest the Monorail Fleet has received some Pixar Graphics. Monorail Blue features the Finding Nemo & Finding Dory characters.
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    A couple video clips of Monorail Blue.
    Monorail Orange features the Incredibles (More pictures later)
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    Sleeping Beauty Castle
    Can you spot anything missing here?
    A large tree has been cut down giving a more clear view of the castle. Wonder if this was done for the Pixar fireworks show projections.
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    Snow White Grotto
    Monorail Orange Passing by. One side feature Frozone
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    Noticed a chipped brick already.
    The 2018 top 10 finalists from the Environmentality Art Challenge are on display in the Opera House Lobby.
    Information on the competition.
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    Clarabelle was out greeting guests near her ice cream store.
    A traffic jam on Main Street. The vehicles were waiting to head backstage.
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    The Hook and Ladder Co were performing.
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    Main Street USA vehicles passing by.
    Spring blooms in Town Square
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    The Disneyland Band arriving for the nightly Flag Retreat Ceremony.
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    One tree in the hub is still in bloom.
    The others look to have been pruned and look more fall than spring right now.
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    Food & Wine Banners line Downtown Disney still
    A couple kiosks feature World of Disney merchandise.
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    The Disney Dress Shop is moving again.. this time across the walkway to the former boutique space on the corner near the Grand Californian entrance.
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    Noticed this sign. Seems they have opened the former walkway as an exit path for the structure.. or maybe someone turned the sign.
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    Painting is underway on the section where the two new dining locations are going to open later this year.
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    The current Dress Shop location is still open.
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    A Tron display in the LEGO store.
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    Disney announced that everything between the Monorail and Disneyland Hotel will be closing by the end of June and then construction on the new hotel will begin. This includes the Rain Forest Cafe
    ESPN Zone is slated to close in early June.
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    AMC Theaters (which announced they are moving to Garden Walk)
    Earl of Sandwich
    Disney Vacation Club and Starbucks
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    The Incredibles on Monorail Orange
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    A couple video clips of Monorail Orange featuring the Incredibles
    Streetlight Cadence performing in Downtown Disney this evening.
    Monorail Blue arriving at the station.
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    A better view of the tram station work from the Monorail.
    The Esplanade
    Passing over the sub lagoon
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    The Parade route and queue work near it's a small world is entering the final stretch. It should be completed by next Frirday when the Pixar Play Parade takes to the street.
    Here you can see the new parade gates taking shape (note the color is off since this is through the Monorail window)
    The new queue space will feature shade once the trees grow.
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    Here is a video clip from the Monorail of the work.
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    Look who is hitching a ride on the back of the Monorail.
    Splash Mountain is preparing to reopen.
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    The new drop flume looks complete
    This evening they were sending test logs down with the water fall off.
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    Some logs were unweighted.
    The emergency boat for Fantasmic was docked near the canoes.
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    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge work from Critter Country.
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    Not a lot of visible progress through the fence.
    Disneyland waits at 7:18pm
    The lights came on as I was walking down Hollywood Blvd.
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    They were on for Five and Dime to pass by.
    Nothing playing in the Sunset Showcase right now.
    No hints at what is next.. old signs on display.
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    Walked through a bug's land
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    A video of Flik's Flyers in action.
    Lightning arriving at the Cozy Cone
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    The water wheel has yet to return.
    Full size caramel squares were the samples at Ghirardelli
    Looking at Paradise Pier from Paradise Park this evening.. it was rather dark across the bay...
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    Turning up the ISO and dropping the shutter speed you can see there are very few lights on this evening and those that are on are obstructed with scaffolding.
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    Tina Aldana Band performing again in Paradise Gardens.
    Pirates of the Caribbean closes for renovation on the 23rd. So took what is most likely my final cruise through the current version.
    The big change during the renovation will be the auction scene. The Bride/wench auction will be removed and replaced with a new auction.
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    Found a spot for Remember Dreams Come True on Main Street USA
    No Tinker Bell this evening.
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    Spotted one set of glowing ears tonight.
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