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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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    A view of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure
    Crews working on installing scaffolding and on the wire mesh for the background spires.
    More scaffolding coming down on the original formations. Concrete being applied on another.
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    Teams working on the wire mesh forms for this formation.
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    A better view of the background spires.
    A closer look
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    More of this large formation is now visible with scaffolding removed.
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    Not a lot of visible progress on closing up the side.
    Nor on the rock formations on this side of the building.
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    Moving on to the parking structure project (more Star Wars from in the park later in this picture set). This area will be the escalator plaza for the new structure.
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    You can see they are removing the forms for the 3rd floor.
    Temporary supports for the 4th floor are starting to be assembled.
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    Panning to the right further you can see various stages of construction starting with the ground level in the background.
    Moving on to decking and rebar installation for the second floor.
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    To concrete work on the 2nd floor and decking for the 3rd going in.
    These workers are starting on the 3rd floor rebar.
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    It appears there will be bridges for both pedestrians and cars at the front and back of the structure on each level. Here is the 2nd floor one taking shape.
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    Here you can see the temporary supports for the second ramp being set up on top of the first ramp. Looks like it is leveling off on the 4th floor for a connection point.
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    Here you can see the 3rd floor connection point of the lower ramp and it continues upward after it. So it will go to at least floors 2 & 3 plus a higher one.
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    Here is a video clip overview of the new parking structure being built on the Pinocchio Parking Lot.
    Here you can see the forms for the second ramp in the foreground. In the background a truck pumping concrete for the 2nd floor.
    A closer look at the fresh concrete pour on the 2nd floor.
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    Here you can see the bridge connection in the back of the structure.
    Then looking to my left at the one in the front of the structure.
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    Looks like utility work going on underneath the first ramp and along the structure.
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    More supports have been removed.
    The 2nd floor connection span.
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    The front face of the structure.
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    From the escalator.
    From ground level.
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    From Magic Way looking up at the escalator area.
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    From across Magic Way.
    Trailers still on site for the now paused Hotel project.
    Stopped by the Disneyland Hotel. Pixar Fest banner over the doorway.
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    The Fantasia shop near the lobby has Halloween merchandise front and center.
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    Several items have a classic Disneyland Hotel feel to them.
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    2018 Disneyland Resort shirt.
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    Star Wars featured near the entrance facing the convention center.
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    Socks
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    Pixar Fest has a wall
    Incredibles facing the pool entrance.
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    Looks like a temporary sign, guessing the regular one is being renovated.
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    Tangaroa Terrace is scheduled to close for renovation soon.
    Walls up around the fire place area near Trader Sams.
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    Recreation activities set up on lawn this afternoon.
    Pixar Fest banner on the Frontier Tower
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    Frontierland attraction posters near the restrooms.
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    Speaking of restrooms the ones in each tower feature attraction posters.. this is in the Frontier Tower restroom.
    A fence up out near this building. No signs of what is going on.
    No signs of work on the new parking structure here. Guessing this is on hold too since it was part of the 4th hotel project I believe.
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    A change in hours this weekend due to the CHOC walk on Sunday.
    The Grand Californian across the parking lot and Disneyland Drive.
    Fences up on the face side of the lot. This was to be the security entry way during the construction.
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    Alamo relocated to the Paradise Pier Hotel.
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    The Disney Travel Co.
    No new location.. looks like it may have relocated to a website and phone number for the time being.
    The food trucks have not arrived yet.
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    No other visible changes on the west side.
    Signs on the construction wall to help you find your way.
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    It appears the majority of the painting on the south side is done.
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    On the north side work on the new dining locations continues.
    A closer look.
    An application for the liquor license.
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    The Disney Home store features Halloween items in the entry area.
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    New signs and shade for Catal.
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    Work on Naples inches along.
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    The Disney Dress Shop features Dole Whip dresses
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    Dumbo dresses and accessories.
    Orange Bird.
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    Renovation work on the Grand Californian over the World of Disney.
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    World of Disney has Halloween merchandise at the entrance closest to Starbucks.
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    Its August so roll out the heavy jackets.. lows have been hitting the 60s.
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    World of Disney Too has two sections of Halloween merchandise.
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    Main Street USA this afternoon. Renovation work on several of the exteriors on the east side of the street.
    The Main Street Cinema is closed but all shops remain open.
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    Several video clips of the Hook and Ladder Co performing in Town Square.
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    More Halloween merchandise available at many shops across the two parks.
    Plastic lids are disappear. Straws are still available for the time being.
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    Disneyland wait times at 2:13pm
    No real visible progress at the Enchanted Tiki Room
    Nor the Tropical Hideaway.
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    Internet rumors/reporting are that the FastPass installation is on hold. I think that is great news. It really is not needed here.
    The Laod Bhang & Co sign repainting continues. More lettering is now in place and a second sign is taking shape on the left.
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    Black Spire Outpost rising beyond Frontierland.
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    Now with the top levels of scaffolding gone we can see how the spires will look in the skyline.
    Time for a cruise on the Mark Twain. Frontierland was peaceful this afternoon.
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    Renovation work continues on the planter in New Orleans Square. Assuming it will be shrunk or removed for better traffic flow.
    New Orleans Square as we steamed by.
    Haunted Mansion Holiday props waiting to be installed. The Mansion is closed until Sept 7th.
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    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the top deck of the Mark Twain.
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    A couple of video clips from my pass by of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Mark Twain.
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    A crane on the far side of the site.
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    The Lilly Belle passing by.
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    Fences up as you return to Frontierland. Assuming that is for Halloween party storage like past years.
    A closer look at the New Orleans Square wall.
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    Jack is decking the halls.
    Stroller parking.. seems the best way to get strollers out of an area is to put up a stroller parking sign... they are all parked further up the walkway where there are no signs.
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    A recent addition to Critter Country.
    Sammy from the Country Bear Jamboree has set up a recycling corner.
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    Winnie the Pooh
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    Tigger
    Eeyore
    Halloween Hats
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    All quiet at the Hungry Bear. It was just after 3pm so between mealtimes.
    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Hungry Bear.
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    The Columbia passing by.
    The Haunted Mansion
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    From the train a quick glimpse of the walkway to Black Spire Outpost taking shape.
    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from Toontown.
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    Walking through Fantasyland.
    Work going on in Tomorrowland. Assuming they are removing the seating and reducing the footprint of the support column to open the walkway more.
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    The mural on the north side is now gone/black.
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    Stopped by Star Trader
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    Halloween Merchandise here too.
    At least one is the proper theme for Tomorrowland.
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    Went for a round trip ride on the Monorail.
    A terrible picture.. but wanted to note demolition looked well underway for the Carousel Inn
    Passing over Buena Vista Street
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    Renovation work on the front of the Grand California
    Here is a look at the area that was cleared beyond the fences seen early from ground level.
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    Assuming the wider area is where the bag checks/security tents were to go.
    Then this walkway into Downtown Disney.
    The food trucks are in place now.
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    Matterhorn renovation work as we cruised by.
    Hopping over to Disney California Adventure some Haunted Mansion Annual Passholder merchandise.
    Disney California Adventure waits at 5:16pm
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    Soon work will begin on removing Bugs Land.
    Equipment is onsite already.
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    Poles are in to support Halloween and Christmas decorations on the right side of Route 66.
    One of the new smaller trees in Paradise Gardens Park.
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    Here you can see the older trees and the newer ones for size comparisons.
    Work continues on the World of Color renovation project.
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    The Zephyr was closed due to wind. So a bean bag toss was set up. No one playing though.
    Coco photo op in Paradise Gardens.
    This Pixar Fest photo op is still set up.
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    Hmm.. guess some guests thought it was a climbing wall not a photo backdrop?
    The AP Corner has returned for the final weeks of Pixar Fest.
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    The last set of AP stickers are available.
    There is also a photo op in the back of the corner.
    When I ordered dinner this evening they gave me a Pixar Fest food guide and an ad for Mobile order, which I wanted to use but it would not log me in this visit for some reason.
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    Preparations to begin working on the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind have started. The temporary large trees that were brought in when the Maliboomer closed are now gone.
    No sign of Bing Bong yet.
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    Work continues on the carousel
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    Paradise Bay is still brown.
    Grizzly Peak
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    Spent some time roaming around Flik's Fun Fair in Bugsland. It closes September 4th
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    Leaf art as I entered Hollywood Land.
    This was different.. cast members taped off a small square in the street. Then when guests stepped in it they cheered from the sidewalk.
    The facade of the Animation Building is under wraps for renovation.
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    The building and sidewalk are still open/accessible.
    Gone Hollywood has gone Halloween.
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    Ramones has a Seasons Speeding blanket for sale.
    I was in the area for the lights to come on this evening in Cars Land. Cast members recruited guests to dance around with flags as the song played and lights came on.
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    Stanley buttons were handed out to those who participated then extras to those in the area.
    Radiator Springs Racers at the sun was setting.
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    A full moon rising over the Cadillac Range in Ornament Valley this evening.
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    Paradise Bay
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    Walked through Pixar Pier as the sun set.
    The Lamplight Lounge sign was not lit up... has anyone ever seen it on?
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    The Incredicoaster was closed due to a problem.
    A team in the station working on the problem.
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    Mr. Incredible holding the moon
    Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff
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    A video clip of Bing Bong's sign
    The Pixarmonic Orchestra performing at their 8pm set.
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    Several video clips of the Pixarmonic Orchestra performing at their 8pm set.
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    The Inside Out attraction site at night.
    Random moon picture
    Waiting for Paint the Night
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    Little Green Alien
    Belle
    The Incredibles
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    Jack Jack popped up
    I was on the wrong side..
    Finally one facing me sort of.
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    After the parade walked over to Disneyland for Together Forever Fireworks. Since the sidewalk is blocked off the first 5 feet or so of the street was taped off as a walkway. Reducing the available viewing space.
    The portions of sidewalk in between the renovation were empty.
    I was able to find a spot about 5 minutes before showtime.
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    The renovation wraps/scrims do not reflect the projections well. It seems to absorb the light unfortunately and it does block some of the projectors too.
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    Coco segment in Together Forever
    This wraps up this long picture set. Hope you enjoyed.
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