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• Page Number: 1
  

  Looking toward Galaxy's Edge from the parking structure.
  In the distance there are some construction fences up. Looks like they have started to work on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway potentially.
  Spotted the Columbia sailing the river.
  

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  Trees are being installed in the parking structure tram plaza.
  They have dug large trenches and placed the trees into them.
  

• Page Number: 3
  

  The electrical conduit and runs for the old lights looks like it is going to be re-used.
  On the far side they have started to fill in the trenches and are laying pipes, guessing for sprinklers.
  

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  Smaller pits dug closer to the escalators.
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  Another view of the work from near the elevators.
  

• Page Number: 6
  

  Dirt waiting to be put into the trenches.
  The Pixar Pals Parking structure has opened since my last visit. Making my way over to the new garage.
  

• Page Number: 7
  

  A new elevator shaft is being added to the Mickey and Friends structure.
  

• Page Number: 8
  

  They have cut away the fence on each level in preparation for the new addition.
  Pixar Pals Parking Structure trash can.
  

• Page Number: 9
  

  In the new structure your views are more limited. There is a taller wall with plants on top vs the Mickey and Friends garage where you can see out.
  Holding the camera up you get a limited view out.
  Signage on the 5th level.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  There were cars in the new garage filling a good portion of most of the levels as I walked through.
  A look at the stairwells, which are also more enclosed on this structure.
  

• Page Number: 11
  

  There are three primary elevators that go down to ground level.
  Opposite them on the South/Magic Way side are two elevators that go to the 2nd floor for the future bridge.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  Looking back at where I just walked from.
  Heading down the steps.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  Overlooking Magic Way.
  The new bridge over Magic Way, Disney has said it will be open by September.
  A closer look
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  On the other side of the street the bridge connects to a concrete ramp down to ground level.
  The ramp joins other paths on ground level and leads to Downtown Disney.
  

• Page Number: 15
  

  The old Downtown Disney parking lot is now closed. Downtown Disney parking is on the other side of Paradise Pier hotel only now.
  A look at the signs on the two elevators for the 2nd floor. They note there is no tram access from them.
  

• Page Number: 16
  

  The escalator plaza.
  Another look at the future walkway to Downtown Disney.
  

• Page Number: 17
  

  A view of the top of the bridge.
  The tram plaza from the Pixar Pals parking structure.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  A look at some of the signage as I continue to walk around the new structure.
  Guessing the tapped over part is about the walkway to Downtown Disney.
  

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  The temporary barriers on the sidewalk are to guide those walking to Downtown Disney & the parks to the intersection with Disneyland Drive to cross the street.
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  Looking up from the second floor.
  

• Page Number: 23
  

  Where the bridge over Magic Way will be on the 2nd floor.
  

• Page Number: 24
  

  The current walkway to the parks crosses the tram route here.
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  Heading out to Magic Way.
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  Looks like there will be a ground level entrance path at the intersection too.
  A closer look at the ground level path crossing under the ramp from the bridge.
  Looking back across Magic Way.
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  Where the bridge meets the ramp.
  A closer look at the new pathway project from ground level.
  

• Page Number: 28
  

• Page Number: 29
  

  Downtown Dr & Magic Way intersection.
  

• Page Number: 30
  

  The Magic Way entrance to the Pixar Pals Parking Structure for theme park parking.
  Downtown Disney parking is being directed to make the lot on the other side. No left turn into former parking lot.
  

• Page Number: 31
  

  The entrance for the parking structure is open and not busy this afternoon.
  Downtown Disney lot is blocked off and has signs saying no parking.
  Except for Disneyland Hotel Cast Members.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  Pop-Up Disney! banners as you approach Downtown Disney.
  Signs on the ground too once through security.
  More elements have been added to the planters throughout Downtown Disney since my last visit. Some flowers in this one.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  Goofy
  If you are not in alignment the figures look a little odd.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  As you move around things come into focus more.
  The optimal spot for each is marked on the ground with Mickey footprints.
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  Pluto with Chip & Dale.
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  Circling back to Daisy
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  Minnie Mouse
  Mickey Mouse
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  Upon entering Disney California Adventure spotted Oswald off to the right meeting guests.
  Carthay Circle this afternoon
  Mickey Mouse out for a stroll
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  Disney California Adventure waits at 1:44pm
  A check of the Marvel project from ground level. You really cannot see much with the scaffolding covered.
  

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• Page Number: 41
  

  Making my way toward Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier.
  Luxo Jr was moving around this afternoon
  

• Page Number: 42
  

  Paradise Bay was looking a bit brown/rusty this afternoon.
  Plenty of seating in the outdoor area of the Lamplight Lounge today.
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  There were a good number of guests moving around Pixar Pier.
  Waited about 15 minutes for the Pixar Pal-A-Round. The distant spires of Batuu.
  

• Page Number: 44
  

  Paradise Gardens Park this afternoon. Notice some guests claiming benches for the the 2:50pm Tale of the Lion King (it was 2:15pm and in the mid 80s out)
  A check of the Marvel project from the Pal-A-Round.
  Starting on the left side of the project.
  

• Page Number: 45
  

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  Looks like the start of foundation work maybe. In the foreground you can see a roof on the steel structure we spotted last time.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

  A concrete pumper backstage. Could not tell where they were working.
  Fences up in the middle of the Simba parking lot. This is where they are directing all Downtown Disney parking now.
  

• Page Number: 48
  

  Wonder if that will be for a walkway or just some sort of separator for the lot.
  Several units from the Pixar Play Parade were out backstage at DCA.
  Oops.. this AP corner sign is pointing the wrong way.
  

• Page Number: 49
  

  Plenty of seating if you want to sit on concrete in the sun.
  Was surprised to see this stand closed on a hot afternoon.
  Used a FastPass to go for a Flight on Soarin Over California.
  

• Page Number: 50
  

  Entering Hollywood Land
  Looks like the old facade is removed and they are starting to add the new one.
  Nothing really visible from Sunset Blvd of the Marvel work.
  

• Page Number: 51
  

  The Red Car News Boys only have a couple weeks left. It was announced last week that they will be ending their run on July 23rd.
  

• Page Number: 52
  

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  All quiet at the entrance as I was leaving.
  Disneyland looks quiet too.
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  Disneyland turns 64 on Wednesday. Here is what is listed in the Times Guide.
  Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Merchant & Food guides were at the entrance to the park today with the regular park maps (times guides only available at the kiosks from what I saw).
  

• Page Number: 54
  

  I arrived just as Dance the Magic was finishing up their pre-parade. These are the last groups.
  Main Street USA
  Disneyland wait times at 3:40pm
  

• Page Number: 55
  

  More wait times.
  I found a spot for Mickey's Soundsational Parade. The parade will end its run next Wednesday (the 17th). It is being retired in preparation for a new parade next year.
  

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  The Genie from Aladdin
  Aladdin atop his float
  Abu
  

• Page Number: 59
  

  Donald Duck
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  Simba atop the Lion King float
  

• Page Number: 61
  

  Louis on the Princess and the Frog Float.
  

• Page Number: 62
  

  Peter Pan
  Chimney Sweeps leading the way for Mary Poppins and Bert.
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge merchandise in Star Traders
  Star Wars Path of the Jedi has returned to Tomorrowland now that the Toy Story preview has concluded.
  Star Wars Launch Bay was quiet. The sign said 15 min for the meet and greet but no one was around and it was a walk on.
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  Still only two seagulls in the sub lagoon.
  Stopped by Town Square for the Nightly Flag Retreat featuring the 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  Nothing was moving inside this popcorn cart in the hub.
  Entering Frontierland.
  A poster has recently been added to the side of the Bonanza Outfitters facing Pioneer Mercantile off to the right in this picture.
  

• Page Number: 66
  

  It is for Adventures by Disney.
  A better look at where it is.
  

• Page Number: 67
  

  Looking toward the Big Thunder Trail.
  The Mark Twain Riverboat steaming by.
  Another Adventures by Disney sign in the Jungle Cruise queue. Too many guests to get a clean picture (and I did not have time to wait in the queue).
  

• Page Number: 68
  

  Time for the 5:15pm Disneyland Resort All-American College Band set on Main Street USA. The start with a Star Wars Medley in Town Square (pictures and videos on the blog from previous days if you want to hear/see the performance).
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  They then moved up Main Street for their Tower of Power medley.
  And closed the set in the hub.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  Figaro and the blue bird have returned to Fantasy Faire.
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  A video clip of Figaro and the blue bird in action.
  Dumbo had a short queue.. maybe 2 cycles.
  Making my way to Batuu. My first time using this entrance, the one closest to Fantasyland on the Big Thunder Trail.
  

• Page Number: 72
  

  Angles and timing matter..
  Taken 1 minute after the previous picture,
  The path to Black Spire Outpost
  

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• Page Number: 75
  

  First Order Storm Trooper on overwatch.
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  No waits to purchase beverages.
  

• Page Number: 77
  

  Decided to see what the single rider wait looked like for Smugglers Run. Both sides were down the steps so I passed on riding.
  

• Page Number: 78
  

  A look at the Millennium Falcon area
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  Spent some time looking around the garage area.
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  A video look around the garage area. The layers of audio are interesting.
  

• Page Number: 81
  

  No line for beverages near the garage either.
  Stopped by the Droid Depot
  

• Page Number: 82
  

  No wait this afternoon and there were a couple of open stations even.
  

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• Page Number: 84
  

  Manhole cover
  

• Page Number: 85
  

  No wait at Rontos Roasters at 6:12pm.
  I picked up a cup of ice water. Cups on Batuu are different than the rest of the park.
  No wait at Kat Saka's Kettle either.
  

• Page Number: 86
  

  Walking through the Marketplace.
  A stroller parking area.. guessing for the marketplace? It seems out of the way, but it does have a little shade at this hour.
  

• Page Number: 87
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  While walking through this area I heard a radio broadcast for droid games.
  A brief video of some of the radio broadcast (the audio is a little hard to hear).
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  Heading for Critter Country and leaving Batuu.
  Indiana Jones FastPass return stretched toward the tree house. It was down earlier and the parade just ended.
  The 2019 All-American College band at Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  Disneyland waits at 7:13pm.
  Fun sighting, while I was posting the wait time pictures, Tony Baxter stopped by and was checking out the wait times with his group while they were deciding where to go next.
  

• Page Number: 91
  

  The Astro Orbitor was down and not spinning.
  Fantasyland as the sun set.
  Dumbo this evening.
  

• Page Number: 92
  

  Matterhorn behind Peter Pan.
  Main Street USA
  7:35pm performance by the 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band in Town Square.
  

• Page Number: 93
  

• Page Number: 94
  

  Disneyland Monorail is down and a tow is on its way to retrieve it.
  Passing by the ticket booths at 8pm.
  Cast Members starting to set up barriers to form a queue for the trams for this evening.
  

• Page Number: 95
  

  Walked through Acorns Gifts & Goods at the Grand Californian.
  Current logo'd merchandise for the hotel.
  

• Page Number: 96
  

• Page Number: 97
  

  GCH Craftsman Bar opened this past week.
  The bar is on the pool deck, but open to all guests.
  You enter through a set of new gates just past the park entrance.
  

• Page Number: 98
  

  The lounge area and bar were fairly crowded so I just took some pictures from the walkway.
  

• Page Number: 99
  

  A couple of performers entertaining the crowd.
  A look at some of the menu.
  

• Page Number: 100
  

  The Mandara Spa has closed. No indication of what will replace it.
  The sign is still up.
  

• Page Number: 101
  

  White Water Snacks has a new name GCH Craftsman Grill. The old sign is removed.
  This sign still has the old name on it.
  The doors were closed and it looked almost closed on a first glance.
  

• Page Number: 102
  

  No noticeable changes jumped out to me.
  A look around the dining area.
  

• Page Number: 103
  

  Stopped by Paradise Gardens Park for the final Tale of the Lion King performance this evening.
  With the sun setting earlier now the lighting has a bigger effect.
  

• Page Number: 104
  

• Page Number: 105
  

  All set up for the World of Color dessert party. Surprised they are not selling a package for Tale of the Lion King. The view from there would not be too bad.
  Stopped by Hollywood Land for the 8:45pm College Band set.
  

• Page Number: 106
  

  Splash Mountain 30th Anniversary shirts for sale
  Main Street USA 10 minutes before the start of Disneyland Forever.
  

• Page Number: 107
  

  Main Street USA right before the lights went out. It filled in quickly.
  Closed out my evening with Disneyland Forever.
  

• Page Number: 108
  

• Page Number: 109
  

  No traffic on the exit ramps.
  But cars were backed up on the exit route on the 5th level. Seems the merging into the driveway combined with cars backing out on the aisle and guest crossing were leading to a slow crawl to the ramp.