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    12:03pm - Parked on the Cars Level of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure.
    Rogers: The Musical opened today. The Disney California Adventure guide map features it on the cover.
    12:20pm - Made it into the park. Hollywood Blvd is lined with banners for the show.
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    To celebrate 4th of July the resort is hosting a number of Military Bands throughout the weekend.
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    I made it in time to catch the final couple of songs by the 40th Infantry Division The Guard Experience Band.
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    The first show of the day was about to begin. I checked and Standby was already full, as expected so I will try back later.
    The final guests for the opening show are making their way inside.
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    A few racks of merchandise are now available next to Shawarma Palace, Too
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    The outdoor vending carts feature graphics for the new show.
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    The food offerings.
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    Looking back at Hollywood Blvd.
    Each day there are a limited number (I heard 100 per show) of premium viewing experience seats available. You can purchase the package at the Studio Catering Co.
    They sold out within an hour of the park opening this morning.
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    A line of guests waiting to be let in for the 2pm show experience. The lounge area is open 90 minutes prior to show time.
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    After checking in you get a photo in front of this backdrop.
    Then guests can hang out in this roped of lounge area before being let into the theater before everyone else. They have the option to choose any non reserved seat they want at that point.
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    There is also a merchandise cart in the area just for them.
    I was curious and there was still Magic Key park reservation availability today as of 12:35pm for both parks.
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    Walking through Avengers Campus
    A small stage area set up for Nick Fury to conduct Espionage Training sessions throughout the day. There is no schedule posted, in the app, or on the website. But after convincing a cast member that I was not a skrull they told me to look for him around
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    Not a lot of visible progress on the new gift shop.
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    A closer look at what appears to be a new door cut in the building.
    Grizzly Peak
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    1/2 of Maters Junkyard Jamboree is closed for renovation. The other half was down when I walked by.
    The two towers of the San Fransokyo Golden Gate Bridge are taking shape.
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    Wonder how long until this sign will be replaced.
    Most of the scaffolding around the Bakery is now removed.
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    The last sections of scaffolding from the water side have been removed since my last visit.
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    The two bridge towers are installed and elements are being added.
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    The walkway is blocked off on both sides due to the project
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    Conduit for lighting is being installed.
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    The Embarcadero Gifts and Bay Area are behind scaffolding for some renovation work.
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    The shop remains open though.
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    I appreciate walls like this... blocks access but allows views.
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    Paradise Bay this afternoon
    Scaffolding still up on this portion of the Bakery
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    The new beer window is continuing to move along.
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    The covered beams are signed by cast members.
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    Concept art of what the final look will be.
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    No real visible progress in this area
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    Nor with the sign
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    Walls still up on the drinking fountains
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    A boat they are using for the project
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    Walls are still up in the former covered seating area next to the pick up windows.
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    Walls are up revealing no visible progress on the meet and greet area. Wonder where the Beer Truck is.. will it show up elsewhere or is it gone?
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    Entering Cars Land
    Lightning McQueen turning onto Route 66
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    The trees need to grow a bit more to block out Avengers Campus
    The ketchup packets featured Minnesota today. All that were in the bin had the same state.
    My lunch view today.
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    Back to Avengers Campus to see Nick Fury
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    Video: Nick Fury arrives in Avengers Campus to conduct an Espionage training session. Here is a clip from the show.
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    The session I was at featured Teamwork. So these guests were working to flip over the blanket without picking it up and the young guests till standing on it.
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    There are still a couple rows of tables near the Hyperion queue but not many and not much shade.
    1:47pm - Joined the stand by queue for the 2:00pm Rogers: The Musical.
    Being directed to the Balcony
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    The Collector's Fortress
    Avengers Campus
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    Made it to the top.
    I opted to sit show center which put me in the second to last row.
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    While waiting decided to try the virtual queue for the last two show of the day which opened at 2pm.
    I failed to secure a spot. The connection was terrible so that did not help. They were gone instantly as you would expect for opening day.
    2:00pm - Showtime
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    Video: The show started a few minutes late but abruptly stopped right before the curtain was to open.
    While waiting for the show to rest took a look around. Looking up at the industrial look of the ceiling (compared to the more finished and themed look of the theaters in Tokyo)
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    2:10pm - Still resetting the show.
    2:11pm - the Sign Language team returned..
    2:12pm - Take Two!
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    Video: Rogers: The Musical at the Hyperion. Several clips from the 2:00pm show taken from the Balcony.
    U-S-Opening Night
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    Nick Fury and Steve
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    What You Missed
    Save the City
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    End of the Line
    Just One Dance
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    Rogers: The Musical Finale / Save the City (Reprise)
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    2:40pm - Exiting the theater
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    3:00pm - Arriving at Disneyland
    Disneyland Guidemap
    Goofy, Pluto and Chip saluting Mickey
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    Chip and Donald saluting
    Mickey trying to meete guests while the others are goofing around.
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    Goofy and Pluto leaving
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    Mickey waving to Minnie as she walks by
    Minnie Mouse
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    Mickey Mouse celebrating 4th of July
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    Main Street USA this afternoon
    Disneyland wait times at 3:06pm
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    Making my way to Tomorrowland
    Some renovation work at the Galactic Grill
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    Looks to be resurfaced
    Sleeping Beauty Castle
    Work continues in Adventureland. The mens room is now closed due to the repairs.
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    Indiana Jones Adventure was down when I walked by. Indiana Jones started appearing in Adventureland today. I did not catch him though.
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    More lights installed near the tree house project
    No real visible progress on the tree house thanks to the scrims and scaffolding.
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    A palm tree that looks new
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    A closer look at the lights
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    Moving into New Orleans Square to check in on Tiana's Palace construction which looks to be on the home stretch with most of the scaffolding now removed.
    Lights are strung over the dining area
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    The scrim was blowing a bit so you could get a glimpse of the top portion.
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    Haunted Mansion had a short wait so this park area was not in use and peaceful this afternoon
    Scrims still up at the train station
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    Moving on to Critter Country to check out Tiana's Bayou Adventure status.
    Scaffolding now covers the front of the mountain.
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    No wait for Winnie the Pooh this afternoon
    I did not really spot any other visual progress in the area.
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    Tigger greeting guests
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    Passing through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
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    Droids have moved into the walkway.
    Inside Galaxy's Edge you have a droid display/area.
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    Right outside in Frontierland carts of merchandise.
    Scrims still up in Fantasyland
    A brief moment of clear walking, great luck for this normally congested spot.
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    Scaffolding and scrims are removed from Peter Pan's Flight and the attraction has reopened.
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    Scrims still up on Mr. Toad though.
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    4:03pm - Only a 20 minute posted wait for Peter Pan's Flight
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    Mr. Toad's Wild Ride is open, just like last visit.
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    Entering Toontown.
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    The lawn area was quiet
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    35 minute wait for Runaway Railway
    Still one section of work going on.
    Recently walls went up around this grass area, they were all done with the project and no walls were up anywhere in Toontown
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    The popcorn cart area was behind walls my last visit.
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    Donald's still has not open.
    A line of guests for the drinking fountain.. blocking the walkway.
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    The lawn/walkway near CenTOONial Park.
    4:18pm - Passing by Tomorrowland
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    Stopped by Plaza Point to see their summer/4th of July display
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    A better view of the backdrop for where Mickey was in Town Square.
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    The Disneyland Band arriving for the nightly Flag Retreat in Town Square
    The Dapper Dans did not have on 4th of July outfits today.
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    Mickey in his 100 Year outfit strolling through Town Square
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    The Dapper Dans performing
    Returning to Disney California Adventure
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    Midnight Hour performing.
    The backdrop for those with the VIP experience. The area is roped off but visible.
    The reserved area that is used for the experience is open for all after the last show of the day
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    7:02pm - Disneyland Wait Times
    Stitch at his Interplanetary Beach Party Blast Dance Party
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    Passing over Buena Vista Street
    A look at the Downtown Disney west side project from the Disneyland Monorail
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    Scaffolding and scrims up as they work on the exterior of the small building closest to the Monorail
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    The new walkways slowly taking shape
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    Here you can see the narrow walkway left for Downtown Disney right now.
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    Passing over the submarine lagoon
    Our monorail stopped quickly here. After a minute or so pause we moved forward. Heard a tree limb hitting the monorail as we passed by, maybe that is why we stopped in this spot.
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    7:29pm - Two hours until Wondrous Journeys and guests are claiming spots in the hub, there is a breeze so odds do not seem great for fireworks.
    Passing through Adventureland.
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    The Indiana Jones pinball machine has returned recently.
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    Crews were preparing the Rivers of America water screens for Wondrous Journeys projections this evening.
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    Returned to Black Spire Outpost and gave some of the group gave the Bounty Hunter Game a try.
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    This was a long line for the Ship to Shore Marketplace for 9:13pm
    9:20pm - Found a spot for Wondrous Journeys just in time to watch the weather balloon drift quickly away.
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    They announced no fireworks this evenings, projections only. So I headed for the exit.
    9:48pm - Back at the garage and ready to head home.
    My walking path this visit.
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