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• Page Number: 1
  

  11:50am - Parked and on my way to the parks.
  11L57am - Waiting for the tram, we boarded the third one to show up.
  12:11pm - Entering Disneyland
  

• Page Number: 2
  

  The Disneyland Guide Map features Elliot.
  The lines for Popcorn Buckets and sippers were extremely long with today being the first day for them.
  Elliot popcorn bucket and special popcorn for sale in Town Square.
  

• Page Number: 3
  

  They kept a supply of buckets coming to the stand all day.
  The queue snaked around Town Square.
  12:15pm - Main Street USA
  

• Page Number: 4
  

  The line for Refreshment Corner stretched back to Candy Palace
  Disneyland wait times at 12:18pm
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  World of Color Virtual Queue filled almost instantly. Someone told me under a minute. Slots were long gone by the time I was in the park.
  The hub popcorn line was just as long
  

• Page Number: 6
  

  Looks like Tomorrowland had or will have a long line too.. at the moment not in use.
  Looks like some roadwork on Harbor Blvd.. you can see markings from the Monorail (note I could not get an open window seat today so all pictures will be tinted)
  Chef Goofy in Hollywood Land
  

• Page Number: 7
  

  Buena Vista Street
  Passing over Disneyland Drive
  

• Page Number: 8
  

  Checking out the Downtown Disney work. The concrete foundations look to be broken up and ready to be hauled away.
  A pile of debris still being sorted.
  

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• Page Number: 11
  

  Cruising over Tomorrowland
  Work continues on the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage renovation project.
  

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• Page Number: 13
  

  Some scaffolding up around this rock formation, this is some of the final scaffolding left in the lagoon.
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  Matterhorn queue
  

• Page Number: 15
  

  Another look at the subs as we pull into the station.
  

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• Page Number: 17
  

  Walking through Fantasyland just before 1pm.
  Tables and chairs are back across from the restrooms.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  The stage coach that was parked on the train near Galaxy's Edge has been replaced with a few crates
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  Another popcorn bucket queue in Frontierland.
  Checking out New Orleans Square from the Mark Twain Riverboat.
  Not a lot of visible progress on this Fantasmic tower.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  The walls have been moved and they are working on the walkway closer to the attraction attraction entrance now.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  A brief glimpse at the attraction entrance area, looks to still be cleared in the courtyard.
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  The walls around the formerly raised sections on the upper terrace are gone. There are now planters around the trees and the walkway is all flat.
  The tower closest to the Haunted Mansion was raised and being worked on. Looks like all the equipment on it is being replaced.
  

• Page Number: 23
  

  A wider view of the area.
  Looking back.
  Looking toward the Haunted Mansion queue.
  

• Page Number: 24
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  The aft stairway is still closed on the Mark Twain.
  No visible signs of change to the step in weeks.
  The popcorn bucket sign.
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  A closer look at Elliot
  The line wrapped around the wall.
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  Walking toward New Orleans Square to see it from ground level.
  The Mark Twain Riverboat in port in Frontierland.
  

• Page Number: 28
  

  Captain Jack Sparrow out roaming around.
  The recently leveled off area.
  A look around the area.
  

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• Page Number: 30
  

  The light poles remain at their same height as before with brick bases added.
  

• Page Number: 31
  

  A narrow walkway with the walls in their current location.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  The tree house renovation continues. Disney announced last week when it reopens it will have a new theme. But no official announcement of the theme or time frame to reopen.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  From the bridge you can see over the walls.
  Looking down at the pavement replacement project.
  The area is re-graded and looks to be ready for the rebar and new concrete.
  

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• Page Number: 35
  

  Passing by the tree house
  Adventureland at 1:34pm
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  The end of the Coke Corner line
  Still a long queue in Town Square
  You can see the queue wrapping around from the Train Station, nice to have this elevated view again.
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  The current Disney California Adventure guidemap
  Buena Vista Street at 1:44pm
  Mickey is now at ground level. The small stages have been removed from Carthay Circle except for the one Five and Dime uses.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  Soarin' Over California had a posted wait of 25 minutes. The queue looked to be moving so we entered at 2:18pm
  The queue only used the first portion of the outdoor space.
  Hard to read but it said 25 minutes.. same as the app at the moment.
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  2:30pm.. still a ways to go to get to the building.
  2:47pm - Finally heading inside, almost 30 minutes into my 25 min wait.
  

• Page Number: 40
  

  2:57pm - Almost to the merge point but moving slowing with almost a 10 to 1 Lightning Lane Ratio.
  3:01pm - Will make the next flight.
  3:12pm - Seated and ready to go. So 54 minutes, double the posted wait time.
  

• Page Number: 41
  

  3:19pm - Exiting.. about an hour from entering the queue until exiting the attraction.
  Only a 10 minute wait for the Little Mermaid.
  

• Page Number: 42
  

  Paradise Bay this afternoon.
  The Turning Red Photo op is still available.
  Silly Symphony Swings are closed for renovation.
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  World of Color returns this evening. All is quiet this afternoon.
  Midnight Hour performing.
  

• Page Number: 44
  

  A healthy crowd moving around the park this afternoon.
  One of my favorite Disney Park views entering Ornament Valley from the Wharf.
  In Avengers Campus the characters roam around and interact with guests now. Here is Black Widow.
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  Thor checking out the campus.
  Loki visiting with guests.
  

• Page Number: 46
  

  The Black Panther was out near Guardians.
  Noticed there are now show times for the Encanto projections listed in the App.
  Most of the pavement work on Hollywood Blvd is now done.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

  Clarabelle leads the Jammin' Chefs out.
  Chip helping.
  

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• Page Number: 49
  

  No one in the outside dining area for the Carthay Lounge.
  

• Page Number: 50
  

  Five and Dime
  4:19pm - Disney California Adventure wait times
  

• Page Number: 51
  

  Micky in his traditional spot near Elias and Company.
  The Frozen sisters near Carthay Circle Restaurant
  Entering Avengers Campus
  

• Page Number: 52
  

  Captain America out for a stroll.
  Antman was out by no sign of the shrunk Bugsland.
  4:59pm - Main Street USA
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  At the Town Square Churro Cart
  I thought this was funny. They played an announcement asking guests to go enjoy the park and not line up for the parade yet. No body moved.
  The train had a 30 minute wait posted.. there were maybe two dozen people ahead of us. It ended up taking almost the full 30 minutes. We boarded the second train that arrived.
  

• Page Number: 54
  

  5:30pm - Finally on our way.
  Our engineers
  

• Page Number: 55
  

  Entering the Splash Mountain tunnel
  

• Page Number: 56
  

  There is a fence up plus the trees so you get no view into Toontown from the train really. You could see a little of the walkway which is torn up.
  

• Page Number: 57
  

  5:45pm - Waiting for the parade in the small world mall area.
  On Main Street curb seating is full and the second row in many places too.
  

• Page Number: 58
  

  The Electric Pop kettle corn on Main Street USA
  6:00pm - Main Street USA
  

• Page Number: 59
  

  Took a walk through the Emporium. Spotted these Disney Tails MSEP items, most other items were gone.
  Main Street Electrical Parade dresses in the Emporium
  Back out on Main Street USA
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  Main Street Electrical Parade Cotton Candy
  Kettle Corn
  

• Page Number: 61
  

  Walking through the hub at 6:07pm (the parade is at 8:30 tonight).
  Passing through Adventureland
  

• Page Number: 62
  

  Rise of the Resistance is down and the cast members have barriers up at the entrance.
  Black Spire Outpost Marketplace
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Rey and Chewbacca out near the Millennium Falcon
  The Millennium Falcon
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  A couple of Storm Troopers on patrol
  No wait at the Milk Stand
  Big Thunder Lightning Lane return went up the walkway quite a bit.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  Stopped by the Golden Horseshoe to listen to the Piano Player
  No wait at the Tropical Hideaway at 6:53pm
  About 90 minutes until parade time and Main Street seating is at a premium.
  

• Page Number: 66
  

  Stopped by the Pixar Pals Dance Party in Tomorrowland.
  About an hour before the parade decided to try and find a reasonable spot.
  

• Page Number: 67
  

  Found a spot.. now a couple hours of standing (an hour till the parade starts at small world, then the parade then Disneyland Forever at 9:30)
  Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary Balloons.
  

• Page Number: 68
  

  Minnie Mouse visiting the waiting crowd on Main Street USA
  Video: Goofy strolling along Main Street USA
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  Mickey Mouse high fiving guests.
  Video: Mickey Mouse on Main Street USA
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  Video: Main Street Electrical Parade clips including the new Introduction, Drum 50th logo, and Finale.
  8:42pm - The Intro is playing on Main Street USA for the Main Street Electrical Parade
  8:43pm - The parade is passing through the hub.
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  Goofy leading the Main Street Electrical Parade
  

• Page Number: 72
  

  The drum now features a logo to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
  

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  Next up the Alice in Wonderland units
  Alice atop her float
  

• Page Number: 75
  

  The mice lead the way for Cinderella
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  Cinderella
  

• Page Number: 77
  

  Peter Pan and Captain Hook
  

• Page Number: 78
  

  Tinker Bell
  Dopey driving the Mine Train
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  Pleasure Island float
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  Elliot
  The new it's a small world inspired finale float replaces the US Flag float.
  

• Page Number: 81
  

  Princess Tiana
  

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  Sleeping Beauty Castle / it's a small world finale unit.
  

• Page Number: 84
  

  9:15pm - On the street and waiting for Disneyland Forever now.
  

• Page Number: 85
  

  Video: Disneyland Forever - A couple clips from the fireworks show.
  Showtime.
  

• Page Number: 86
  

  Mickey fireworks.
  

• Page Number: 87
  

  Under the Sea
  Frozen / Let it Go Segment
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  No fireworks for the Let It Go Segment
  No fireworks for the finale, only projections.
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  A queue for the trams set up tonight.
  9:50pm - In line for the tram.
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  9:54pm - Will board the next tram
  9:57pm - Onboard and ready to depart.
  10:04pm - On the escalator back to the Cars Level of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure to wrap up my day.