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    12:18pm - Parked and on my way to the parks. The first 1/3 or so of the structure nearest the escalators is blocked off for Preferred Parking.
    It is going to be a warm one this afternoon.
    Walked through the Disneyland Hotel to take a look at the DVC tower progress.
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    The 4th floor is starting to take shape.
    A look cross the site starting on the left (south) side.
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    A closer look toward what I think will be the elevator/stairwells
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    The resort is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month with events at the hotels and Downtown Disney.
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    From ground level the Downtown Disney project looks the same. Unfortunately with the heat the Monorail was closed during my time at the resort so I was not able to see over the fences.
    The walls in Downtown Disney advertise Star Wars on Disney+
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    A mural on the former ESPN building celebrating the return and 50th anniversary of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
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    A sand sculpture in the garden near the Star Wars Trading Post promoting the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+
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    The new kiosk has been finished and open at the Star Wars Trading Post since my last visit.
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    Merchandise is now in the courtyard too.
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    A wide view of the cleared area.
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    The Monorail was already closed due to the heat. Turned out it never reopened, it was scheduled to close at 7pm for the day and temps were still in the 80s.
    To celebrate Star Wars Day (May the fourth) the LEGO store added several models. They were still out this week.
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    LEGO Kylo Ren
    LEGO Storm Trooper
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    LEGO Yoda
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    Grogu was inside the LEGO store.
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    The Stanley Cup was on display near Splitsville today (and Saturday) to promote the NHL playoffs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+
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    The area is open from noon until 7pm both days.
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    The Stanley Cup
    The Stanley Cup
    There is also a game you can play (for free)
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    The line was short so I gave it a try.
    The prizes are along the bottom.
    I won an ESPN+ towel.
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    You then were directed over to the Cup where they were taking photos.
    I found the Ducks on the Stanley Cup
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    No lines at the ticket booths this afternoon as is the norm now a days due to the reservation system.
    An advertisement for the upcoming After Hours event. Tonight was a regular Grad Nite too.
    My timing was bad and I arrived at 12:55pm right when the park hopping queues were longest with guests waiting for 1pm.
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    1:01pm - Inside Disneyland and ready to start my visit.
    The Disneyland Band was performing in Town Square.
    So I found a spot to watch.
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    Video: The Disneyland band is now marching during their performances again.
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    Main Street USA
    1:12pm - Disneyland Waits
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    Walking through Adventureland. The bridge and most of the former entrance stairs have been removed from the treehouse.
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    Walls continue to be shifted around in New Orleans Square as the project race toward completion before the return of Fantasmic in 2 weeks (note today was the 30th anniversary of Fantasmic)
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    The walkway to Frontierland is very narrow right now with walls for Fantasmic work on one side and pavement work on the other.
    A gap between the two sets of walls
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    The view from the Mark Twain.
    More Fantasmic renovation work underway
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    More pavement work throughout New Orleans Square
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    Here you can see the two sections of pavement work and then the Fantasmic walls.
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    The walls are all gone from this area.
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    Hard to see any visible progress on the treehouse
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    The one set of stairs is still roped off on the Mark Twain.
    Passing by Critter Country
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    A couple of the trees look like they are having some problems.
    Back in port and on my way to New Orleans Square.
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    A look at some of the older pavement.
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    An area that has been redone.
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    Princess Tiana onboard the Mark Twain
    Still warming up.
    Rey and Chewie out working on an X-Wing and meeting guests.
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    The kiosk here looks to be similar to the one at the trading post.
    Storm Troopers on patrol
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    No sign of the stage coach
    Strollers all parked in their tape boxes
    Noticed that the Toontown Construction walls are on the map in the Disneyland App
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    You can see just a little progress on the El Capitoon through the trees.
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    Mickey Mouse was meeting guests near the Fantasyland Theatre this afternoon
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    All quiet in Tomorrowland this afternoon
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    AT-AT Popcorn Buckets are available in Tomorrowland
    A couple of Star Wars Photo Ops in Tomorrowland.
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    Here is one for the Mandalorian.
    Lights up on the former load platform. Assuming for after hour events.
    Hperspace Mountain has returned for a limited run.
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    Avengers merchandise is in The Star Trader
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    Not selling many of these at the moment with it being 90 outside.
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    Wonder when work will resume to finish the Tomorrowland Entrance.
    Refreshment Corner Main Street Electrical Parade offerings.
    Mickey and Minnie Mouse leading the Disneyland Band
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    Video Clips: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse leading the Disneyland Band and other characters on a march through the park.
    Main Street Electrical Parade treats
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    The Straw Hatters Performing.
    Encanto window at the Emporium
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    Main Street Electrical Parade Merchandise
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    The Disneyland Band in Tomorrowland
    Another Star Wars photo op in Tomorrowland
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    Sleeping Beauty Castle this afternoon
    Stopped by the Royal Theatre to catch the Beauty and the Beast show
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    Main Street USA
    Wanted to stop by the Opera House but it was closed at the moment.
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    The Frozen Cavalcade
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    No Disneyland Band nor Dapper Dans at the Flag Retreat today, both were scheduled. So the honor guard conducted the ceremony with pre-recorded audio.
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    Carthay Circle this afternoon
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    Only one register open at Smoke Jumpers and the line was out the door. No wait for Mobile Order.
    Lighting on Hollywood Blvd. Assuming for GradNite
    Stopped by the Super Store.
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    A small selection of Dr. Strange merchandise
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    All quiet near stage 12 this week.
    The pavement renovation is complete near the restrooms. No sign of what will be going here.
    Heading toward Avengers Campus
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    Black Widow was examining the trash can
    Spider Man was making his way through the campus
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    Lightning McQueen turning onto Cross Street in Cars Land
    Ornament Valley this evening.
    A family of ducks on the move.
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    Walls up along the parade route in front of the Little Mermaid. The attraction is still operating normally.
    Walls along the queue.
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    Paradise Bay
    Preparations for this evenings World of Color were underway.
    Some ducks checking out the equipment.
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    Pixar Pier
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    No Mr. PotatoHead
    The Pal-A-Round has received some updated characters in recent months. So here is a look at the current selection.
    Starting with the side facing the swings (guess it could best be called the west side)
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    Turning Red is a recent addition
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    Joe Gardner from Soul
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    The water spraying after the Incredicoaster launch.
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    Zurg
    Moving around to the other side a look at the gondolas. Dorey.
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    Meilin from Turning Red
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    Mr. Mittens from Soul
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    Video: The Christopher Brothers performing at the Paradise Garden Bandstand - This clip has some of their rendition of We Don't Talk About Bruno
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    The Christopher Brothers performing at the Paradise Garden Bandstand
    The Paradise Garden Grill is now BBQ
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    The Gazebo is prepared to be an Encanto meet and greet
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    The new entrance (in the old entrance location) for the Paradise Pier Hotel is not moving that quickly.
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    The other end of the walls in front of the Little Mermaid
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    Ropes up as more preparations for World of Color are underway.
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    6:41pm - Looks to be guests waiting for 8:45pm World of Color.
    Dr. Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts in Avengers Campus
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    America Chavez is now part of the Dr. Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts show in Avengers Campus.
    Video clip of America Chavez in the Dr. Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts show in Avengers Campus.
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    The moon rising over Avengers Campus
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    The Avengers Campus kiosk is similar to the Star Wars ones.
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    7:12pm - A healthy wait to enter Disneyland
    Walking through Downtown Disney
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    Tupua performing in Downtown Disney this evening.
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    8:27pm - Arrived on Main Street USA and found a spot for the 8:45pm Main Street Electrical Parade
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    8:56pm - Parade announcement is playing
    8:57pm - The train rounding the corner onto Main Street USA
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    Alice in Wonderland unit
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    Alice and the Cheshire Cat
    Cinderella
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    Dopey
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    Elliot
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    it's a small world finale
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    There were no projections on the buildings this evening.
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    9:23pm - Moved out into the street and found a spot for Disneyland Forever.
    Disneyland Forever Showtime
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    9:45pm - Disneyland Forever Finale
    9:53pm - Boarded and ready to go.
    9:55pm - On my way back to the parking structure. Arrived at my car at 10:01pm and was on my way shortly after.
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