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  My welcome back after 3 weeks due to my Asia trip was a nice long crawl to a parking spot in the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure. Traffic came to a halt at the bottom of the ramp and was like this all the way into a spot.
  Once parked my first glimpse of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the 4th floor.
  I smelled food and looked down to find a Food Truck in the cast member lot this afternoon.
  

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  The far section of the cast member lot is being used as the tram staging and maintenance area.
  An overview of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge project from the top of the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
  

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  A couple video clips of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge project from the top of the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
  A closer look starting on the left with the Millennium Falcon show building. The exterior trim looks complete now.
  Moving to the right you can see they have added decorative panels an the side of the building. In the background more rock formations are taking shape.
  

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  Scaffolding is up around the structure we saw on our last trip in village/market area.
  A closer look at the Millennium Falcon building. They still have the side open to facilitate loading the attraction equipment in.
  

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  The steel in the foreground is receiving wire mesh for the rock work. In the background the large peaks look to have more color now.
  

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  A closer look at the structure in the middle.
  Wire mesh being added to the steel to form rocks.
  Concrete has been applied to the mesh as we go further right, this is on top of the Battle Escape Building.
  

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  Continuing further right the next section looks to be ready for concrete.
  

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  Looking down the backstage road some activity.
  The steel structure we saw last trip has progressed a little but I was expecting more in three weeks.
  

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  A closer look
  

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  A forest has been planted on the roof of the tunnel that acts as the berm toward Critter Country. So our view into the site and into the park beyond has been taken away.
  Back to the rock formations.
  

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  Pixar Fest Banners line Disneyland Drive and other streets in the resort district.
  

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  A wide shot of the Battle Escape Building.
  

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  The work has finally wrapped up on the roof of the parking structure so you can walk around the escalators.
  A different angle at the large steel structure.
  

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  Rock formations rising on the park side.
  A closer look at the new forest.
  

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  A closer look at the rock work
  And the steel structure.
  

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  Looking into the Battle Escape building you still cannot make out anything.
  A break area for the construction crews.
  A step forward, the pipes have been pressurized.
  

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  I am assuming these large metal screens are decorative elements to break up the large building and try and make it look a little smaller. They do not seem to be for any other purpose.
  A closer look.
  

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  Moving on to the next project, the new parking structure. Ground clearing and grading has continued. Here is a quick video look around.
  Looking out over the tram stop area.
  A closer look toward the former exit driveway. Looks like they are working on the road sign this afternoon.
  

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  Some more debris from the removed facilities.
  A wider shot of the former Pinocchio Parking lot. The nearest portion they are still grading.
  

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  This afternoon only a few pieces of equipment were in action.
  Working right along the Mickey and Friends Parking structure.
  The far area looks very much like it did when I was last here.
  

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  Survey markers are present in the middle now as they prepare to start construction.
  Moving back to the left the area adjacent the tram stop/route.
  

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  Looking toward the Downtown Disney lot there appears to be lumber or supplies stacked in the lot. I did not have time to walk that way this trip. Next visit I plan to.
  

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  Pixar Fest billboards at the tram stop.
  

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  The security queue. Nice to arrive with it empty.
  

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  Signage as you head toward security and the tram.
  They have added some banners, it makes the area look slightly better. I like how it shows what is coming.
  

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  A closer look at the coming soon sign.
  

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  Looking towards the Battle Escape building from the tram.
  

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  The Naples expansion is slowly moving along
  Pixar Fest is in full swing and this is my first visit to the park since it started. I was in Shanghai when it kicked off then Tokyo for the 35th anniversary.
  A glance at the DCA entrance before heading to Disneyland.
  

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  It is nice to visit other parks but there is a feeling about being back at Disneyland that is home for me.
  

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  Pixar Fest banners and bunting are up on Main Street USA. Guess no red, white and blue this summer. It is subtle and ok but I am a traditionalist.
  As I entered the Disneyland Band was performing in Town Square, so I stopped to listen.
  

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  You've Got a Friend in Me is the theme for Pixar Fest. Most groups throughout the resort have added it to their sets. Here is the Disneyland Band's rendition.
  Looking up Main Street USA
  With the band in the street all Main Street Transportation was halted temporarily.
  

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  Main Street USA at 1:41pm
  The Dapper Dans performing on the porch
  Transportation started to move again with the band finished.
  

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  Disneyland wait times at 1:50pm
  Looked into Frontierland and saw the Mark Twain in port so headed that way.
  A good portion of the Stage Door Cafe seating area is behind walls.
  

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  Some scaffolding up around one of the projectors on Tom Sawyer Island.
  New Orleans Square is relatively quiet this afternoon.
  Pirates of the Caribbean is closed for renovation, the auction scene is being changed.
  

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  A family of ducks out for a stroll through the parks.
  Splash Mountain has returned from renovation since my last visit.
  

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  Looking towards the parking structure the new trees really help to fill in the forest look and hide it.
  As the Mark Twain rounds the bend the rock formations of Galaxy's Edge are moving along.
  

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  A new building on the bluff of Galaxy's Edge is visible.
  A closer look, the worker helps to show the scale of it.
  

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  Jessie was out signing autographs on the Big Thunder Trail.
  

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  Dumbo reopened earlier today. It now features a covered queue that stretches along the back of the attraction.
  The attraction itself was rebuilt and looks new.
  

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  The entrance to the queue. They are still working details, for example the wait time sign was not in operation.
  

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  A look into the queue.
  Some new tile work right before you enter the queue.
  Looking to the left the Dumbo topiary has returned, but that is the only small planter left.
  

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  The queue looks like a series of tents.
  The organ is still there and the queue passes by it.
  One of the exits. Surprised they did not make it a ramp.
  

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  There is still a path that leads about 2/3 the way around the attraction.
  Signs hung on the wall in the queue.
  

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  I was trying to avoid guests, so the bottoms are cut off.
  

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  Fantasyland was busy but the crowds were flowing nicely.
  A wider shot of the Dumbo entrance.
  Pixar Fest popcorn containers. The AP Alien Buckets were sold out.
  

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  The it's a small world queue project is done (well almost done.. they have not finished some of the gate area nor all the parade equipment.
  Nothing on the post yet.
  The posted wait was 30 minutes and it filled maybe half the new queue.
  

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  The new parade route.
  Walls are still up around the sides of the gate as that work continues.
  

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  This planter has been shrunk to accommodate moving the parade route.
  The view of Galaxy's Edge from Toon Town.
  A closer look at the village/marketplace building.
  

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  A closer look at the peaks
  

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  From the Miss Daisy.
  

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  A wide look at Toon Town from the Miss Daisy.
  Minnies House
  The hills behind continue to worsen.
  

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  Surprised not to see Pixar Fest balloons.
  Pizza Planet has taken over the Pizza Port for Pixar Fest
  

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  Guarding the door.
  $40 for a pizza.
  The menus appear to be the same offerings as before.
  

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  Pizza looks the same too.
  

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  Looking back at the food area.
  

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  The current family deal.
  Around the main dining room are a series of posters.
  

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  The space out the back along the Space Mountain walkway has some new signs too.
  

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  A guide to the planets of the Marinara Way, which are hanging above the main dining room.
  

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  Looking up at the planets and other props over the main dining room.
  

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  Looking out into Tomorrowland..
  On the windows.
  Looking back at the entrance. Some work being done above and to the right.
  

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  A closer look at the covered area.
  Path of the Jedi is still running.
  Next stop Star Trader. A Disneyland shirt near the door.
  

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  Solo: A Star Wars Story merchandise has arrived in force.
  

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  A promotion going on.
  

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  For Pixar Fest there are Strawberry churros in Tomorrowland. Not sure the connection.
  

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  Next up the Little Green Men Store Command.
  They have an assortment of Pixar Fest items.
  

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  Found a spot on Main Street just before the Pixar Play Parade. Here is the Pleasant Grove High School Marching Band and Color Guard passing by.
  

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  Random Indian shot.. I stood by him for the parade.
  Next up the Pride of Tracy Marching Band and Colorguard.
  

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  Followed by the out door vending parade.
  Time for the Pixar Play Parade. It features a new opening float with the Pixar Lamp on it.
  

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  Monsters University is next (no changes here)
  

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  The next new addition was Inside Out.
  

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  Finding Nemo (no changes)
  

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  A Bug's Life followed (no changes)
  

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  The next new unit was for Up!
  

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  I thought it was odd how there was almost no effort made to hide the speakers in some cases.
  A closer look.
  

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  Toy Story closes out the parade (no changes)
  

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  The Cars section did not make the trip over from DCA.
  Speaking of Disney California Adventure time to cross the Esplanade.
  

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  Buena Vista Street also has the Pixar Fest bunting. I thought it was a little too brightly colored.
  A look into the Trolley Treats window as they are preparing some Pixar Fest offerings.
  

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  Stopped at Smoke Jumpers Grill for dinner. They had these Mike sippers for Pixar Fest.
  And these mugs.
  

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  The receipts also say Pixar Fest now.
  Disney California Adventure waits at 4:41pm
  Walking up the parade route.
  

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  Banners for the Blue Sky Cellar line the route, I plan to stop there later.
  On the side of the cellar.
  A couple of cars from a Cars Toy Story are out at the entrance to Cars Land for Pixar Fest.
  

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  Work continues with less than two months until the first phase of Pixar Pier opens.
  

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  New structures flank the entrance.
  A look out to Paradise Bay. World of Color is dark right now and undergoing some renovation.
  The Pixar Pier logo is now on the loop backdrop.
  

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  The scaffolding is removed from the launch hill. Notice the couple areas that stick up from the tube. Assuming those are projector housings for the new effects.
  Not a lot of visible progress on the Fun Wheel as the repainting continues.
  

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  Paradise Gardens is hosting Pixar Pals for Pixar Fest
  The first area has several movie posters for photos.
  

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  Coco had a larger display.
  

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  Mike and Sulley were out for pictures.
  

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  The Paradise Garden Grill menu for Pixar Fest.
  

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  The Bandstand hosts the Pixarmonic Orchestra a half dozen times a day.
  The annual passholder corner is on the far side of Boardwalk Pizza near the parade gate.
  

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  A place to leave notes to help brighten someone's day.
  
  

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  You get a sticker for a gift instead of a button for Pixar Fest. Actually two, one for you and one for a friend.
  In the back of the area is a photo backdrop.
  

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  One table is labeled as a charging station.
  Here is a look at the Annual Passholder stickers.
  

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  Time for the Pixarmonic Orchestra. As you could have guessed by the name they play all Pixar music.
  

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  A quick clip of the Pixarmonic Orchestra finale, You've Got a Friend in Me.
  A look at the Pixar Pier construction. New structures are rising for the store facades.
  A closer look at the new steel work that is wrapping around the coaster support columns.
  

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  Out in Paradise Bay the World of Color platforms are all full raised to be worked on.
  The once level surfaces have some crowns and dips now.
  

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  Some scaffolding up on the Midway Games area now.
  The Incredicoaster station in the distance.
  

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  Here you can more clearly see the boxes on the tubes.
  A barge was tied off to the World of Color platform. No signs of work this evening.
  

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  The scaffolding is down from Toy Story, also notice the large sign/marquee is currently removed.
  Entering Pixar Pier.
  

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  A new covering has been added to the walkway.
  The new cover for the dining area is taking shape.
  The Cove Bar remains open, but will close in May for the final change over.
  

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  Knick's Knacks has opened, the exterior is still behind scaffolding but you can go shop now.
  Scaffolding is down from the ice cream stand. It looks ready for the new sign.
  

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  Nothing on the billboards yet. Beyond it the new station structure.
  Down on the track a team is working on the launch area.
  

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  Looks to be concrete forms going up around the carousel.
  A closer look at the new color scheme.
  

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  A view you usually do not get of the coaster, there is usually a large sign for Toy Story blocking this angle.
  

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  Ready for the new gift shop sign.
  Not a lot of visible progress on the turkey leg store.
  

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  Another look at the Incredicoaster station.
  

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  A better look at the forms. Looks like rebar being installed.
  Next stop Knick's Knacks.
  

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  First a look around the merchandise, then a second pass to look at the artwork.
  

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  Due to the ongoing work on the facade only two doors were open. The others were all closed.
  

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  The cash register area.
  Overall the store felt much more open than before. All the props from the previous Treasures in Paradise Store are gone.
  

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  Ringing the top of the store are framed collections of Pixar Concept Art. Here is a look at it.
  

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  Another random shirt.
  

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  There is also a photo wall with more concept art.
  Art on Demand kiosk.
  An artist has also been added to the store.
  

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  Moving outside a closer look at a couple details of the new entrance structures on the way out.
  Notice the Pixar Ball.
  

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  In Cars Land the Drive In Theater has new movie posters for Pixar Fest.
  

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  The fountain/water wheel has returned to the Cozy Cone since my last visit.
  

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  A video clip of the water wheel in action at the Cozy Cone.
  Some Pixar Fest offerings at the Cozy Cone.
  

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  The Horn-O-Plenty is still set up near Lugis, guess it is staying up year round.
  Lizzie's seemed more open, and uncrowded too.
  

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  This side of the store looked the same.
  Plan was to go to the Blue Sky Cellar next.. it was closed already though. It was not even 7pm.
  

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  A Bug's Land is hosting the Blueberry Jamboree
  

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  Before we visit the Jamboree.. Mater's was closed when I first walked by. Now half is open and the other half had several cast members working on the seats.
  Assuming they are working on the padding.
  Speaking of work, nothing appears to be happening at the theater.
  

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  On to the Festival.
  To the right of the entrance sign there are some tables that have activities for kids and there is a face painting kiosk.
  

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  There are several signs up around the area.
  

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  Moving on to Flik's Fun Fair which will close later this year to make way for new Marvel offerings.
  

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  For Pixar Fest a new flavor of Cotton Candy.
  

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  Ropes going up for Paint the Night. It is 7pm and the parade is at 8:45pm
  A new Captain America Meet and Greet location on Sunset Blvd, across the street from the old.
  The old location is now just for Spider-Man.
  

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  No posted menu at the bar.
  Just a few signs lower by the registers.
  That did not slow the line though, it stretched back to Monsters.
  

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  Pixar Short Films have moved into the Sunset Showcase Theater.
  

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  The lobby features a display with models and concept art for some of the shorts.
  

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  Time to head in for the films.
  

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  Made a quick pass through Off the Page. Some Pixar Fest items, but not a lot.
  Most curb spaces are filled for Paint the Night which is about 90 minutes away still.
  Lining Hollywood Blvd are banners for the short films.
  

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  Moving on to Downtown Disney there are Pixar Fest Banners.
  

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  The planters throughout Downtown Disney now feature displays for Pixar Fest. The first is for Toy Story.
  

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  I thought this Buzz could have made a good Eve.. more so than Buzz.
  

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  Repainting continues as this block prepares for the new dining locations.
  The Disney Dress shop has moved across the walkway and down to the former boutique space near the entrance to the Grand Californian.
  

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  A look around the new location.
  

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  Some Pixar Fest treats next door.
  

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  The former Dress Shop location.
  

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  The next group of planters featured the Incredibles.
  

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  The last group Finding Nemo.
  

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  AMC had banners up for the Avengers.
  The past week it was announced that Haagen Dazs will be replaced with Salt & Straw later this year.
  

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  Pixar Fest signs at night.
  

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  Some lighting issues as I entered Disneyland. No light on Mickey or popcorn lights on the perimeter of the Train Station.
  Main Street USA at 8pm
  Disneyland wit times at 8:07pm
  

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  A couple work lights on in the Star Wars project but no visible activity this evening.
  Splash Mountain as I walked by.
  8:38pm, 50 minutes until show time and Main Street was filling up fast. The walk ways were inching along, near gridlock.
  

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  Decided to find a spot, so stopped here near the Cinema at 8:41pm
  It was near the back right now.. behind me a lot of open space that filled in quickly.
  20 minutes later and it was full.
  

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  Some guests near me were complaining about the crowd. I was happy to have space and be able to see concrete. Compared to Shanghai this was wide open :)
  Showtime for Together Forever A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular.
  Buzz Lightyear makes an appearance.
  

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  The show makes use of the projectors along Main Street.
  For the Coco Segment a surprise with balloons inflating along Main Street roof tops.
  

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  My view of the Castle Projections was slightly obscured by others further up.
  

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  The Up balloon makes an appearance.
  A video click of the You've Got a Friend in Me finale to the show.
  

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  Barbie saying good bye to everyone duirng part of the exit sequence.
  

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  Pixar Fest Park Map and Times Guide for Disney California Adventure
  Pixar Fest Park Map and Times Guide for Disneyland.