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  Starting off this visit checking out the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. It appears they worked over the weekend as some progress was visible this morning after just being here on Friday afternoon.
  The protective plastic is removed and th ey were testing the lights at the tram stop. Also looks like final paver installation along the concrete was going on.
  Checking out the fenced in area.
  

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  A quick look around.
  Noticed barriers up to keep the floors clear.
  

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  Lights were on this morning on the roof.
  A look at the tram stop area.
  A lot of activity out near Magic Way and the escalators.
  

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  Pavers are in all the way out to the tram unload area now.
  A closer look at the far side. Pavers go to the tram route and a fence is taking shape along the tram route and along Magic Way.
  

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  A crew was working on fencing at the new tram drop off zone.
  

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  Another team is working on the perimeter fencing. Notice the gates on the pedestrian walkway. Also the tram way concrete is poured.
  

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  Crews working on pavers.
  more fencing going in around the support columns and the gates for the bag check are installed.
  A closer look at the gates.
  

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  Side panels are on the 5th floor escalator but not 3rd yet.
  Paneling going in around the walkway on the 5th floor.
  Crews working on the 3rd floor.
  

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  A look at the gate taking shape nearest Mickey and Friends.
  

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  Toy Story 4 poster at the tram stop.
  

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  Also an Aladdin one.
  World of Disney had not opened yet and I saw no sign with an opening time.
  No lines at the ticket booth this morning at 7:46 am
  

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  Disneyland queue extends past the Monorail.
  Disney California Adventure let guests into Buena Vista Street already (both parks have 8am openings).
  Buena Vista Street is ready for summer.
  

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  Grizzly Recreation area was open so I headed that way.
  7:52am - not busy at all.
  Soarin over California has returned for the month of June. So that was my first stop.
  

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  The queue at 7:54am
  Was send to the right and they only loaded the center queue. Left both sides empty.
  

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  Some painting in the Bay Area this morning.
  Banners for the Tale of the Lion King line the walkway. The show starts Friday.
  

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  A team working on one of the World of Color platforms.
  No wait at all for Toy Story Midway Mania at 8:30am.
  

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  My score this morning..
  8:48am and Pixar Pier is a ghost town.
  

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  No one waiting for the Pal-A-Round so went for a spin.
  A check of the Inside Out Emotion Whirlwind project this morning. There were a couple of teams working.
  

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  Dirt has filled in the planter around these trees and light near the exit.
  Still working on the fencing.
  

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  Looks like some concrete work in the front with forms up and things covered.
  The control console. They were working on the fencing.
  

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  Another team working on what appears to be some wiring.
  Looking toward the Marvel Project.
  

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  A closer look starting on the left side.
  
  

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  A look at Paradise Gardens about 9am.
  

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  The spires of Batuu in the distance. I will be visiting later today for the first time.
  Pixar Pier was quiet still.
  

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  Next up stopped by the swings for a spin.
  

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  A look at more of the banners.
  

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  A better look at the gift shop that has been set up, no one around today.
  

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  The sound booth for the new show.
  Route 66 this morning.
  Disney California Adventure waits at 9:20am as I was heading out of the park and over to Disneyland.
  

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  Made my way over to Disneyland. Today the entrances were well stocked with commemorative Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge maps.
  As were the two map distribution stands on either side of the entrance tunnels.
  Some painting at the Tour Gardens this morning.
  

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  A traffic jam on Main Street USA this morning.
  Disneyland waits at 9:35am
  More Disneyland waits at 9:35am
  

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  Made my way over to Alice in Wonderland. The wait time was posted at 10 minutes.
  Monorail Orange cruising overhead as I waited.
  The Queen of Hearts
  

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  The queue grew a little since I entered it, but still under 15 minutes.
  

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  Only a 10 minute wait for Dumbo
  Under a 10 minute wait for Mr. Toad
  

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  Drew the red and yellow car :) A Good luck day!
  Noticed the kiosk in Fantasyland had Star Wars Opening Day pins (along with several other locations today)
  

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  Barriers and cast members on the Big Thunder Trail entrances.
  The crowd picking up a bit in Frontierland.
  

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  Thanks to the thin crowd a good view of the tables at the Frontierland Landing.
  And the other side.
  New Orleans Square at 10:20am
  

• Page Number: 40
  

  The clock is not fixed and still says noon/midnight.
  

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  Cruising by the Hungry Bear
  The new sign from the Mark Twain.
  Scanning guests to enter Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
  

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  Cruising by Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Only a couple more hours until I get to enter.
  Can you spot the hidden Mickey?
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  The hidden Mickey washer.
  Next up the Jungle Cruise which had a 5 minute wait or so.
  

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  As you exit a sign for the Tropical Hideaway.
  Walking through New Orleans Square
  

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  Waiting for the Disneyland Railroad.
  Passing by the Hungry Bear
  Passing over the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge entrance.
  

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  Steaming along the Rivers of America
  

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  More of the Pizza Planet sign has been installed since Friday.
  

• Page Number: 49
  

  Time to pick up my wristband for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
  I checked in about 20 minutes after the start and there was no wait at all. Just an empty queue to walk through.
  The Disneyland Band performing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  

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  A video clip of the Disneyland Band performing and characters arriving.
  Marching down Main Street to Town Square.
  

• Page Number: 52
  

  Video of the Disneyland Band being led by Mickey and Minnie to Town Square then performing there with the others.
  

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  Mickey and the gang were jumping around.
  

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  Donald, Mickey and Minnie
  Main Street USA at 12:46pm
  Some markings around the hub where they will be drilling eventually to install plugs for future rope lines.
  

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  Disneyland Waits at 12:48pm
  The Adventureland Entrance
  

• Page Number: 56
  

  The Braille Map was updated on Friday to include Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
  The skies were starting to clear.
  

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  The Canoes and Columbia joined the Mark Twain on the Rivers of America.
  More blue sky.
  The Sailing Ship Columbia
  

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  At 1:22pm noticed they started to scan wristbands. So we went to join the crowd.
  The process went very quickly and a couple minutes later I was walking toward Batuu.
  The trail through the Resistance forest area. To the left is the future queue for Rise of the Resistance.
  

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  Light poles along the trail.
  We were stopped just short of the attraction entrance and some cast members were walking the crowd sharing instructions.
  A quick video clip of some of the instructions we were given.
  

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  A look at the trash cans for the new land.
  The Rise of the Resistance attraction entrance. It will be opening later this year.
  

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  About quarter to 2 the line started the march toward Black Spire Outpost.
  Chewie was out to greet everyone.
  Approaching the outpost.
  

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  The Marketplace entrance. Cast Members were directing us on the outskirts of town.
  Another marketplace entrance.
  

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  Entering the First Order area on the end of town. The large group heading to the right was going to queue up for Cantina reservations.
  I skipped that and turned left instead heading for the spaceport.
  

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  The entrance to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run.
  A posted 25 minute wait but it looked shorter so I joined the Standby queue.
  Some pictures from the queue. We just kept walking.
  

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  We walked up the ramp and had a view out the second story windows.
  

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  Took 6 minutes from entering the queue to reach the first room, this would be right after the FastPass merge.
  Moving into the second room where Hondo Ohnaka greets you and explains the mission. You are making a run for him.
  

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  The Millennium Falcon arriving for you to board.
  Chewie make an appearance.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  The next room is the main deck of the falcon.
  This trip through there were too many people to get a good picture (will on a later visit).
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  20 minutes from entering the queue we are airborne.
  25 minutes from entering and I am walking out.
  Back in Black Spire Outpost a few moments later.
  

• Page Number: 72
  

  A look around taking in the sights.
  

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  A couple wider pictures from an elevated spot.
  The wait time has grown to 35 minutes.
  

• Page Number: 74
  

  Behind me is the entrance to Docking Bay 7 which is one of the dining locations.
  A quick look around.
  

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  There is also outside seating available.
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  A line to enter Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities so I skipped it for now.
  

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  Passing through Ronto Roasters as I head toward the marketplace.
  

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  Entering the Marketplace. Next up a series of pictures as I roamed around from stall/shop to shop.
  

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  The propping and other details is great to see and explore and I look forward to future visits.
  

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  The cash registers are a smaller footprint than usual.
  

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  The Creature Stall
  

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  With the app you can scan these boxes and other items throughout the land.
  

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  This pair of drinking fountains was interesting.
  As you drink from time to time...
  Restrooms are called refreshers on Batuu
  

• Page Number: 91
  

  To the right is a hand dryer by each sink.
  A step for kids.
  

• Page Number: 92
  

  Interesting design with the sink in the middle.
  Back outside something is watching me.
  

• Page Number: 93
  

  Decided to take a walk out to the forest area now that the crowd has spread out. It is about an hour into my visit.
  Some directional signage.
  

• Page Number: 94
  

  A short video look around the area.
  

• Page Number: 95
  

  Approaching Resistance Supplies
  

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  Chewie was arriving to shop.
  

• Page Number: 98
  

  He moved on to make some repairs.
  

• Page Number: 99
  

  The entrance for Rise of the Resistance.
  

• Page Number: 100
  

  FastPass scanner.
  The queue works its way through the forest into the caves.
  

• Page Number: 101
  

  An outdoor vending cart.
  

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  A ship parked near by.
  Another full size ship
  

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  Another look at the queue.
  A wide view of the Resistance Supplies.
  

• Page Number: 104
  

  Time to head back to town.
  

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  The station and rock work we have been watching for months from the Mark Twain.
  

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  This queue was for the Droid Depot.
  

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  Another set of restrooms.
  Entering the First Order area.
  

• Page Number: 114
  

  The structure we watch being built from Toontown.
  This is the walkway for the exit/entrance closest to Fantasyland.
  

• Page Number: 115
  

  A look around First Order Cargo
  

• Page Number: 116
  

  Out searching for spies.
  This was the return line for the Cantina.
  

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  Time for round two on the Millennium Falcon. This time used single rider which means you skip the queue experience.
  

• Page Number: 119
  

  This time through my total time was 22 minutes from entering to exiting, so not much faster than my first standby experience.
  Custodial wears costumes to fit the land. No more uniform white like the rest of the park.
  The Milk Stand
  

• Page Number: 120
  

  A brief encounter with the First Order
  

• Page Number: 121
  

  Some video of the First Order encounter.
  

• Page Number: 122
  

  No wait to enter the Droid Depot at the 2 hour mark of my visit.
  

• Page Number: 123
  

  The store was crowded. There was a queue out the other door if you wanted to actually make and buy a droid.
  

• Page Number: 124
  

  A quick video look around the Droid Depot.
  

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  Droids start at $100.
  No line to enter Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities
  

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  A video clip from inside Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities
  

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  Big Thunder in the distance.
  

• Page Number: 132
  

  The posted time held at about 20 minutes most of the time.
  

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  A second pass through, this time with a wide angle lens. Starting with Ronto Roasters
  Heading through Black Spire Outfitters
  

• Page Number: 135
  

  To get a feel for the size of the stalls.
  

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  Kat Saka's Kettle
  

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  Time for round three. Decided to use Standby. Entered at 4:31.
  

• Page Number: 141
  

  A look at the FastPass scanner here.
  Some pictures as I walked through a nearly empty queue. to the left is the FastPass walkway.
  

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  Looking out the 2nd floor windows.
  

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  Big Thunder in the distance.
  One of the few poor sight lines in the land.. the Fantasyland Theater.
  

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  Finally caught up to the queue.
  Still only about 5 minutes and I was in the second pre-show room.
  This time the area was much less crowded so I could get some pictures.
  

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  15 minutes and I was in flight over Batuu
  

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  19 minutes from entering the queue until exiting the building. My quickest flight of the day.
  

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  Just walking along
  

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  5:02pm and the 5:00pm group was being walked in.
  

• Page Number: 158
  

  Spent some time visiting with friends and discussing the land before deciding to head out around 5:30pm
  

• Page Number: 159
  

  Time to return to Disneyland.
  5:51pm and I am back in Critter Country. The backside of the new sign.
  

• Page Number: 160
  

  Disneyland waits at 6:30pm
  Main Street USA at 6:54pm
  

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  A final look up Main Street USA before heading for the car and home.
  Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Photo Pass card
  My wristband for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.