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    12:36pm - Parked on the Mickey level of the parking structure and on my way to the parks.
    12:47pm - Scaffolding up as they renovate the exterior of the Soarin' building.
    Short wait at the ticket booths this afternoon
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    12:49pm - Entering Disneyland.
    Main Street USA this afternoon
    Walls still up as you enter Adventureland
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    Walls and scaffolding still up at the Adventureland treehouse project.
    Redd passing by
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    Tiana's Palace is nearly finished. The scrims and scaffolding are down so you can se the riverboat facade, the sign is installed and the canopy/shade structure has returned.
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    The sign for Tiana's Palace
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    Nearby at the pop corn cart, Disneyland Train popcorn buckets are available for $32.25 each.
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    No visible progress at the New Orleans Square train station.
    The Haunted Mansion was not using the extended queue this afternoon.
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    Scaffolding still provides access to the roof for crews finishing up the project
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    The seating area looks to be almost ready for tables and chairs again.
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    Moving along to Critter Country to check out the other Tiana project.
    The peak of the mountain has been removed.
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    Eeyore found a spot in the shade to meet guests.
    The Mandalorian and Grogu were roaming around Black Spire Outpost.
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    Approaching Fantasyland. The Red Rose Taverne exterior renovation looks to have wrapped up.
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    Mr. Toad is closed today and the exterior work continues too.
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    Alice in Wonderland is back to normal operation, no walls in the area.
    Mr. Toad and Train Popcorn buckets in Fantasyland.
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    Wonder if that is the final look for that rectangle on the facade?
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    The CenTOONial Park fountain in Toontown
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    The El Capitoon this afternoon
    30 minute wait posted for Runaway Railwawy
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    Walls up by the backstage gate
    And walls remain up around Donald's
    Goofy greeting guests on his porch
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    The queue for Goofy
    Small fence has been installed blocking the view of the former motorboat lagoon.
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    The backside of the fence.
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    Passing through Tomorrowland
    1:50pm - Disneyland Wait Times
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    Stopped by the Opera House lobby to check out the Disney Gallery Exhibit. Most of the exhibit is the same as before.
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    The Madame Leota costume worn by Jamie Lee Curtis has been added to the display.
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    And a few pieces of concept art
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    Ready for the 2pm Virtual Queue.
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    Success.. secured spots for the 4pm show.
    The Disneyland Band performing. Cast Members were blocking off the area for reserved parade viewing.
    2:52pm - Stepping onto Buena Vista Street
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    Walls and scaffolding up as they renovate the exterior of the Soarin' building.
    The attraction remains open.
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    This rope was set up as an exit for Soarin'
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    Renovation work in the Bay Area continues.
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    The bridge in San Fransokyo Square looks the same.. no real visible progress
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    Preparing for this evenings World of Color in 6 hours.
    No visible change on the Pixar Place Hotel
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    Scrims up around the silo at the bakery entrance.
    Ghirardelli has some San Fransokyo graphics outside (and inside)
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    The mural has been updated with San Fransokyo references
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    Video: A look at the Ghirardelli mural in Disney California Adventure
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    The scaffolding is down and you can see the dragon graphic, but the walls are still up
    A closer look
    San Fransokyo Square trash cans
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    Rita's has changed to Rita's Turbine Blenders
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    The Lucky Fortune Cookery sign has returned and has been restored to looking new again.
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    The new San Fransokyo menu items are now available.
    The new beer window has opened.
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    The beers on tap
    A different way to do the menu.
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    A closer look at the lights
    And signage
    The walls for the bridge work seem to be out further now.
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    New San Fransokyo menu items
    Not much visible progress on the gift shop. More lights are installed overhead but that is about it.
    The walls have been moved around for the backstage walkway and new signs added.
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    More graphics on the walkway leading to backstage
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    The Meet and Greet canopy has been installed
    More graphics to help you find the drinking fountain.
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    No visible progress on the Avengers Campus gift shop
    Time to head to the Hyperion for Rogers: The Musical
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    I decided to go with the Orchestra level this visit.
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    30 minutes to show time.. the queue in front of me.
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    The other levels were almost empty.
    4:02pm - Showtime
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    5:40pm - Disney California Adventure wait times
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    A few guests in line for ice cream but not many given the temperature and that it was a Friday evening at 6pm.
    A check of the Paseo project
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    You can pick up Magic Key prints at the Wonder Ground Gallery (or in either park)
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    The
    Walls have been pushed back a bit and steel is rising up above the construction walls as the new restaurant is taking shape on the west side.
    The Mickey Statue has been moved due to pavement work by ESPN
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    The steel structure for Din Tai Fung taking shape
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    The walls have been pushed back since my last visit so the new planter and pavement are accessible.
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    Fences up around ESPN for pavement work
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    This is the narrow corridor leading to the security checkpoint by the Disneyland hotel
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    The back side of Mickey's jacket
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    Back to Disneyland for the 6:30pm Magic Happens Parade
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    A few weeks ago Pepita became a float vs a walking puppet. Onboard is a driver and a puppeteer working the head.
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    Walking up Main Street USA as Magic Happens was going on.
    The corn dog wagon advertising pickles
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    Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast
    Sleeping Beauty Castle this evening
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    A healthy line for Haunted Mansion sippers at the Churro cart
    There is also a special churro available here.
    Plenty of sippers in stock this evening
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    A closer look at the sipper
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    Another view of the work in Critter Country
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    No line at this cart in Critter Country, they also had the Hatbox sippers
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    Waiting for the 7:35pm Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band set.
    The Fantasmic fountains are used as the back drop for the show
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    Video: Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band performing on the Rivers of America
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    During the performance the crowd grew a bit as guests stopped to watch.
    Video: Between sets the fountains and lights continued to run.
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    Most of the lights on Tiana's Palace were on this evening
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    The sign was not lit up tonight
    Back to the river front for the 8:25pm set
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    Video: Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band clips from the 8:25pm set
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    The Mark Twain Riverboat does not do evening cruises right now but you can sit onboard and enjoy the views.
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    Stopped by the Disneyana Store on my way out of the park to pick up the Magic Key print that is currently available.
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