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  Arriving a the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure you can find the first of many signs saying boarding groups for Rise of the Resistance are gone for the day.
  The new elevators for the Mickey and Friends parking structure look to be entering the final phases of construction. Fences are pushed back so it appears the exterior work is done.
  

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  From ground level.
  In the tram plaza there are quite a few of these A-framce signs, just like Disney's Hollywood Studios has saying that boarding groups are gone for the day. They are by the escalator exits as well as when you approach security.
  

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  Before the ticket booth lines is another sign.
  After you pass the ticket booths and enter the esplanade yet another sign.
  

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  There are several set up before you reach the turnstiles.
  Once in the park before passing under the train tracks.
  Interesting as soon as you pass under the train tracks the signs change to these for in the park.
  

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  Thought this was a random placement.. as you approach the point in Town Square.
  Main Street USA this afternoon. Christmas is long gone and the park is back to normal for the most part.
  The current Disneyland park map, Galaxy's Edge Guide and times schedule.
  

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  Disneyland waits at 1:10pm. Notice they have the boarding groups for Rise of the Resistance, up to group 50.
  More wait times and show schedule.
  The snow has melted at Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  

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  Found this to be an interesting placement for a Rise of the Resistance sign too. Guess some guests still think its in Tomorrowland?
  The north side of the Tomorrowland entrance is still underwraps.
  

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  The south side was finished a couple of weeks ago.
  Cast members having some fun in the Tomorrowland stroller parking area. Can you identify the tape art figures? I was able to and they were very happy someone understood what they created.
  

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  Millennium Falcon popcorn buckets in Tomorrowland. $27 each
  Plenty in stock.
  The line had a couple dozen guests in it.
  

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  Not a lot of visible progress on the stairs from ground level.
  Stopped by the Star Trader. A look at some of the merchandise for the park, Mandalorian, Rise of the Resistance and more on the next several pages.
  

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  The Child from the Mandalorian merchandise is available here.
  

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  Rise of the Resistance merchandise
  

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  At the out door vending cart you can purchase a Kylo Ren Premium Sipper
  

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  If you did not want popcorn in your Millennium Falcon you can visit the Galactic Grill and get it with French Fries for $24.99
  Not busy this afternoon.
  The Kylo Ren Tie Fighter Mug is also available here.
  

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  There is also a Star Wars Tumbler available.
  A closer look at the tumbler.
  Out in the sub lagoon all three sea gulls were present today.
  

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  The submarine fleet looks like it could use some TLC.
  The Monorails still feature the Get Your Ears on Wraps.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  it's a small world has reopened after a very quick transition. I plan to visit later.
  In Toontown all is back to normal, Christmas decorations are long gone.
  Donald was out for a stroll
  

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  Donald Duck crossed my path.
  Mickey's House
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  Is the Jolly Trolley gone for good? Its been months since it was removed. Also interesting no DVC sales going on today.
  Captain Hook and Peter Pan were near the exit of their attraction and they were waiting and trying to scare guests as they exited.
  Snow White's Scary Adventure is behind walls for an extended renovation.
  

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  Mary Poppins and Bert were accompanied by the Pearly Band on King Arthur Carrousel.
  

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  A couple video clips of the Pearly Band playing as they went by with Mary Poppins and Bert on King Arthur Carrousel
  

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  Woody and Jessie meeting guests along the Big Thunder trail across from the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
  The digital display boards are back for Galaxy's Edge. Here is one by the entrance closest to Big Thunder.
  1:51pm and they are up to group 54.
  

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  Making my way into Black Spire Outpost on Batuu.
  The Sprite Droid cart was out on a resupply mission.
  

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  Black Spire Outpost was more crowded today than recent visits.
  

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  Passing through the Marketplace
  Signage for Rise of the Resistance
  The attraction is on the directional sign.
  

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  The boarding group warning sign.
  The area near the attraction entrance was busy. There were a number of guests milling about waiting for their boarding group to be called.
  Guest exiting.
  

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  There is a new toy for sale at First Order Cargo. It is the escape pod and fleet transport.
  Here is the transport pulled out of the escape pod.
  Banner/blanket for Rise of the Resistance.
  

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  The once fairly quiet courtyard is busy now.
  The first line of cast members to answer questions and check boarding groups.
  A second line of cast members at the attraction entrance.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  A look around the area
  A majority of the guests in the area were on their phones while they waited.
  

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  Looking into the queue.. as close as I will get to riding for a while probably. Boarding groups will be disappearing near park opening for the foreseeable future, just like WDW.
  Another line of cast members in the queue scanning park tickets.
  Another Star Wars digital board, this time by the Harbor Galley. Up to group 56 at 2:10pm
  

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  The Mark Twain is in the dry dock for some renovation work.
  This is the final weekend for Haunted Mansion Holiday. It will close to be transformed back to the regular show plus an extended renovation into the spring.
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  Passing by New Orleans Square.
  Pirates had a 10 min wait posted.
  The Disneyland Band performing in Frontierland.
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  An average line at City Hall as I walked by.
  A better view of the Disneyland entrance with several of the A-Frame signs as you approach warning you about Rise of the Resistance.
  Making my way over to Disney California Adventure.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  The current DCA park map and times guide feature the Lunar New Year Celebration.
  Disney California Adventure wait times at 2:28pm
  Concrete columns near the construction wall. Assuming this marks the entrance to the Avengers Campus.
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  A closer look.
  A look at the work from the side as the facade takes shape and details are emerging.
  A wider view from a little further along.
  

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  A closer look starting on the left and working across to the right in the series of pictures.
  

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  They were starting to add the decorative elements for the hexagon cut out this afternoon.
  Not a lot of visible progress on the diving wall.
  The scaffolding around the crane is gone and it looks finished.
  

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  A closer look.
  Moving over by Maters another angle.
  

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  A closer look at the crane
  Route 66 in Cars Land is back to normal.
  The view from Cross Street of the Avengers Campus. It seemed to be a more clear view today.. are some trees gone or just bare?
  

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  A closer look at the work
  The backstage building behind Luigis is starting to be framed in.
  

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  The Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure began today and runs through Feb 9th.
  The year of the mouse is being celebrated.
  

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  There are four marketplaces set up. I will visit those later.. time for the procession now.
  Looking up the parade route.
  

• Page Number: 48
  

  Waiting for Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession to arrive in Paradise Gardens Park.
  Video of Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession at Disney California Adventure.
  The procession arriving in Paradise Gardens Park. It starts at the parade gate between Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens.
  

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  Mulan and Mushu lead the characters
  

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  Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip & Dale plus Goofy are part of the procession.
  

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  Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse have new outfits this year.
  Chip & Dale
  

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  Mulan and Mushu
  

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  The Dragon Dance
  

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  Mulan with silk fan performers
  

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  Martial Arts demonstration.
  

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  Mulan during the Ribbon Dance segment
  

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  Happy Lunar New Year banners line the parade route. Here is one with Goofy.
  Happy New Year Balloons. Note the Shanghai Disneyland logo on it.
  

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  The Obelisk is decorated for the celebration.
  Passing through Grizzly Recreation area. This CM was out with a friend.. I forgot its name...
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  No wait for Grizzly River Run today. It topped out in the mid 60s but dropped quickly to the 50s.
  There was a long line at the cart on Buena Vista Street as you enter Grizzly Peak Airfield. Guessing guests were in line for this churro.. I saw nothing else for sale.
  

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  Here is a portion of the line..it stretched close to two dozen guests.
  Passing back by the Avengers Campus area.
  A team is installing the first element on this portion of the facade around the hexagon.
  

• Page Number: 67
  

  A closer look at the elements you can see on the far side now.
  A closer look at the hexagon work.
  A closer look at the crane.
  

• Page Number: 68
  

  Returning to the Lunar New Year area.
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  The Red Dragon Spice Traders Marketplace.
  The Red Dragon Spice Traders Marketplace menu (if you wanted more details or easier to read the official Disneyland App has full menus).
  New this year is the option to mobile order at any of the Marketplaces.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  Chip and Dale banner
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  Lunar New Year Merchandise is available at a stand in front of the Little Mermaid.
  A quick look at the merchandise (more later)
  

• Page Number: 72
  

  Another look at the balloon.
  

• Page Number: 73
  

  Mickey Mouse Lunar New Year banner
  Goofy Lunar New Year Banner
  The 4:00pm Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession arriving.
  

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  Mulan and Mushu
  

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  Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession
  

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  Minnie Mouse posing.
  Chip and Dale
  

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  Goofy
  

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  Prosperity Bao & Buns Marketplace
  

• Page Number: 83
  

  Prosperity Bao & Buns
  No wait right now.
  A small area to eat and beyond it an arts and crafts area.
  

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  Two more marketplaces near the Golden Zephyr
  Lucky 8 Lantern
  Lucky 8 Lantern Menu
  

• Page Number: 86
  

  Longevity Noodle Co.
  Longevity Noodle Co. Menu
  Daisy Duck Lunar New Year banner
  

• Page Number: 87
  

  Minnie Mouse Lunar New Year Banner
  Information on how Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese families celebrate the Lunar New Year
  Making my way to Paradise Gardens
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  In the back is Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy and the front a table to write out your wish
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  Outdoor vending cart.
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  The offerings at this cart.
  Pluto was out meeting guests.
  Mickey and Minnie arriving to meet guests.
  

• Page Number: 91
  

  Video - Melody of China performing at the bandstand. They perform weekdays throughout the celebration.
  Melody of China performing
  A display to see what year you are.
  

• Page Number: 92
  

  Paradise Garden Grill Lunar New Year menu
  

• Page Number: 93
  

  Heading toward Pixar Pier.
  Used a FastPass for Toy Story Midway Mania.
  Not even close to the daily or monthly score.
  

• Page Number: 94
  

  Paradise Bay is being prepared for World of Color and Hurry Home later this evening. Just under 5 hours until show time.
  Lucky Fortune Cookery at Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year special item.
  Entering Cars Land to use a Radiator Springs Racers Fastpass
  

• Page Number: 95
  

  The attraction was just coming back from a downtime when I entered the queue so the wait was more than planned. It was about 20 minutes.
  Mater rolling through Cars Land.
  Walking through the Lunar New Year area at night.
  

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  Stopped by the merchandise area for a closer look at the offerings this year.
  

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  Stopped by Hollywood Land to check out the projects there. The street is still blocked off.
  Looking toward the Avengers Campus
  

• Page Number: 105
  

  A healthy line at the Hollywood Lounge this evening.
  

• Page Number: 106
  

  Returned to Disneyland.
  The boxed popcorn now comes in a retro design box that harkens back to the 1950s
  A closer look at the popcorn box.
  

• Page Number: 107
  

  Disneyland waits at 6:49pm. Up to group 86.
  The upper terrace of the small world mall has tables and chairs.
  

• Page Number: 108
  

  Last time I remember seeing chairs up it was because of renovation work elsewhere.
  But the boat dock/landing still has seating too today.
  Heading to it's a small world to use a FastPass.
  

• Page Number: 109
  

  Lights are removed from the facade
  Pictures from my cruise on it's a small world. The closure was under two weeks so it was a very fast transition back.
  

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  Passing by Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  Used a FastPass for Haunted Mansion Holiday. It closes after the weekend for an extended renovation.
  

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  Paid a visit to Batuu. Seemed like even more guests waiting around for their boarding group this evening than this afternoon.
  Quite a few guests with the lightsabers too.
  

• Page Number: 118
  

  Only a 35 min wait posted for Smuggler's Run
  

• Page Number: 119
  

  A group of guests with red lightsabers taking a group photo.
  TLT Dance Club takes over Tomorrowland Terrace on weekend nights. (I really miss the live bands)
  When I walked by Goofy, Pluto, Chip, Dale & Clarice were out and the dance floor was busy.
  

• Page Number: 120
  

  Used a FastPass for Star Tours on my way out of Tomorrowland.
  

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  A check of the boarding groups at 8:55pm, this display is by the guest relations & DVC kiosks in Tomorrowland.
  Main Street USA as I was exiting the park.
  Carthay Circle Restaurant is closed for renovation.
  

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  I had a FastPass for the Yellow section but found this Standby Spot so decided to take it instead.
  Mickey's Mix Magic with Fireworks is back on weekends. Weekdays without fireworks.
  

• Page Number: 124
  

  Video - Hurry Home - Lunar New Year Celebration has returned this year. World of Color follows immediately after it.
  Pictures from a performance of Hurry Home.
  

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  Mushu and the Lantern
  

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  Celebrating the year of the mouse.
  

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  The finale features low level fireworks.
  

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  After Hurry Home World of Color starts.
  

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  Passing Cars Land as I exited the park.
  Route 66 this evening.
  

• Page Number: 138
  

  The queue system was in place for the trams as I left
  It took 8 minutes to get onto a tram. The delay was no tram was in the stop we were directed to. So had to wait several minutes for one to show up.