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    Starting off with a couple pictures of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. All visible work is done and the land is entering previews for cast members.
    Some new safety railings have been added and they still have some construction fences up but other than that no visible changes this visit.
    The Pixar Pals Parking Structure is racing along to get open in time to help with the Star Wars crowds. Here is a look at the tram stop area.
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    More concrete is in as they prepare to lay pavers near the escalators. Still no siding on the escalators yet.
    The roof looks installed now.
    Work on the tram stop area continues.
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    They are installing elements for the shade structure for the security queues and more pavers are being installed.
    A closer look at the paver work.
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    Covers have been installed around the stair wells.
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    Looking into the structure fencing and pavers are being installed.
    A closer look at the near stair case.
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    A team working on the shade structure.
    A team working on the paneling for the far stair case.
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    Pavers and queue lanes at the new tram stop.
    A closer look.
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    Looks like some seating is installed in the tram area.
    Fencing going up around this intersection.
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    Pavers staged and waiting to be installed.
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    A closer look at what appears to be a bench.
    Heading down the escalator.
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    From ground level.
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    A team working on what looks to be a planter.
    Looking up at the new structure.
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    A closer look at the center opening.
    Across Magic Way the support columns for the walkway and new bridge over the road are rising up.
    Here is the column on the structure side of the street.
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    A wider view of the Downtown Disney side of the street.
    You now have to cross at the intersection and walk along the sidewalk on the Downtown Disney side of the street.
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    The parking lot section closest to Disneyland Drive is closed off and a work site for this project.
    Looking back across the street they are planting trees and working around the former sidewalk.
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    Here a team is planting one of the tall trees that was removed from the area for construction.
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    The first three support columns are rising up and scaffolding to support the temporary decking is being erected. This will be the walkway from the bridge down to ground level and Downtown Disney.
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    A look across the street at one support column there for the new bridge near the structure.
    Rinse Bath & Body Co has opened since my last visit. The store is in an awkward location though. That is the former rental car office, which is outside security and across from the Adventure Tower, next to the Travel Co store front.
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    A DJ entertaining guests in Downtown Disney this afternoon.
    The Sugarboo & Co location is nearing completion next to Starbucks
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    Looks like they are going to start stocking the shelves.
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    Walking through Downtown Disney.
    Some work going on at Marceline's Confectionery. The sign has been removed.
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    The store is still open.
    The center section of the World of Disney now features Toy Story 4 merchandise.
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    The display at the center door is ready for summer.
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    Some retro designs
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    Entering Disneyland.
    The Dapper Dans performing in front of the firehouse. The repainting of the gate on the right continues.
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    A closer look at the gate.

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    The Mad Hatter exterior renovation is complete.
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    The scaffolding has been removed from Sleeping Beauty Castle and the new color scheme is revealed now.
    Walls are still up on the walkway just past Refreshment Corner seating.
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    The fencing is all done on the other side of the street now.
    The wait time board has not returned.
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    Walls are still up between Adventure & Frontierland as they work to remove the curb and expand the walkway.
    Between Frontierland and Fantasy Faire the walls have been pushed back to show the new curbless hub as they continue to work on the planters.
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    Now a series of pictures from a walk around Sleeping Beauty Castle taking a look at the new color scheme.
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    The benches were behind barriers, they were just repainted.
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    Some scaffolding was still up on the Fantasyland side.
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    The new extended portion of the Peter Pan queue was not in use at the moment so took a quick look at it.
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    Looks like there was a bee issue.
    Some of the scrims are removed from the Pizza Planet renovation.
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    Monorail Blue passing over the sub lagoon.
    Thought about a monorail trip but the queue was down the ramp and around the corner.
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    Minnie's house interior renovation has wrapped up in Toontown
    Minnie was in the garden meeting guests.
    Random spires of Batuu picture from Toontown.
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    Casey Jr and Storybook Land renovation continues.
    Walls are now removed from the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
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    A handful of cast members are stations with two rows of benches to keep you out of the new land and away from the entrance as well as answer questions.
    The same is true for the second entrance too.
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    You cannot see around the corner from this far back.
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    A number of turtles were on the shore in the pond along the Big Thunder Trail.
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    There seemed to be a large number of guest relations cast members along the trail. They appeared to be training.
    Some walls up further along the trail for some renovation work.
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    Time for a cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat.
    Time is still frozen on the clock at the Frontierland Landing.
    Pirates of the Caribbean was temporarily closed.
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    Walls are up in New Orleans Square, assuming more walkway work.
    Timing is interesting why this part of the project was not done back while Fantasmic was dark.
    Rounding the bend to Critter Country. Work on the Hungry Bear continues.
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    The back seating area is receiving a shade cover like the front one. This is the front areas.
    The new one taking shape.
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    No visible changes with Star Wars as the project exterior/visible areas are done.
    The walls are down on the pathway leading to Galaxy's Edge. The walls for the Hungry Bear block the path closer to Critter Country.
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    A couple random pictures as I cruised around.
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    Back on shore. Pirates is still closed.
    The closed off walkway from ground level.
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    The walls are around the planter. A portion of the walkway is still accessible to the right in this picture.
    Benches and planters set up to make extended seating for the French Market across from the entrance to Cafe Orleans
    The French Market tables.
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    Took the Disneyland Railroad to Main Street. Here is a look passing through Critter Country and over the bridge for Galaxy's Edge which is now uncovered and you get a glimpse into the new land.
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    A look down/into the entrance closest to Frontierland on the Big Thunder Trail.
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    Passing by Fantasyland
    The Dinosaurs returned several weeks ago but I had not had a chance to visit them. So a couple pictures as we steamed by.
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    Main Street USA from the train station.
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    The new castle colors really pop.
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    Making my way over to Disney California Adventure.
    Strolling up Buena Vista Street
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    A closer look at the balloons.
    The News Boys are performing by the Storytellers statue where 5 & Dime perform since they are without a Trolley until next year.
    Disney California Adventure wait times at 4:40pm
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    Taking a look at the Marvel project work. A crane is onsite and supplies are covered.
    The steel support structure for the extended building that will house the Spider Man attraction is being assembled.
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    Paradise Park & Bay this afternoon.
    The Silly Symphony Swings are moving closer to reopening from their planned renovation work.
    The Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is being assembled still. Looks like ride testing will begin soon.
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    A closer look at some of the attraction elements.
    In the foreground a light and speaker pole.
    Notice the speaker in the top left waiting for the cover to be installed.
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    Moving up to the Pixar Pal-A-Round now and an aerial view of the project. The queue has not changed too drastically from last visit.
    Here you can see the attraction looks almost fully assembled now.
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    A view of the new parking structure roof for the escalator area.
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    A look across the structure.
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    Spires of Black Spire Outpost
    Looks like some temporary A/C set up.
    A closer look.
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    A look at the Marvel Project from the Pal-A-Round.
    A closer look at the Spider Man attraction.
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    The exterior of the restroom building has been removed.
    Looks like utility work is under way as we pan to the right.
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    Once back on the ground listened to performance of the Pixarmonic Orchestra
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    Used a FastPass for Toy Story Midway Mania
    Where my score fell.
    Work continues on the Incredibles fountain.
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    Walking through Ornament Valley.
    Cozy Cone fountain was working properly today.
    Another look at the Marvel work, this time from Cars Land. I wonder how they will isolate the sound from Mater's attraction in this new land. It looks like there is nothing on that side of the walkway.
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    The view from Hollywood Land..
    Grad Nite season is underway and there is one tonight. They were entering through the parade gate near Guardians.
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    Stopped by the Collector's Warehouse.
    One wall has become a build your own Guantlet area
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    No new sign yet for Philharmagic.
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    Making my way back to Disneyland. No lines right now.
    Main Street USA as the sun is setting.
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    No new Adventureland sign yet.
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    Some boards up here.. maybe for the new entry archway.
    Directly across from it.
    If you were curious the walls in New Orleans Square block a good size area of Fantasmic viewing.
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    Plan A was to take the train.. but the queue was way longer than my patience.
    So walked by the Castle again.
    Decided to go for a Monorail trip instead.. it was a 2 train wait.. so a race against the setting sun.
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    Monorail Blue gliding over the sub lagoon as the sun sets.
    Looks like some work on the former Carousel Inn site.
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    A band performing on the stage this evening.
    Getting rather dark.. but the parking lot sections closest to Disneyland Drive have been blocked off and dug up. This will be the new walkway from the parking structure.
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    Chip, Dale, Pluto and Minnie at the Get Your Ears On Dance party when I walked by.
    Sleeping Beauty Castle after dark.
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    Realized I had not walked through Frontierland today.. the exterior renovation work has wrapped up. Really hard to tell any changes at night.
    The moon rising over the Frontierland entrance.
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    Main Street USA about 20 minutes before Mickey's Mix Magic begins
    Found a spot for the show.
    The castle projectors were not used.
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    Also the lasers were still coming from the Main Street Train Station.
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    Stair case lighting was on, but the rest of the garage was dark except for one area they were working on this evening near the elevators.
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