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    12:20pm - Directed into a spot on the Mickey level of the parking structure somewhat close to the escalators.
    Tram stop billboards are still the old ad campaign.. assuming Pixar Fest is coming soon.
    Pixar Fest Banners are up in the Esplanade.
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    12:39pm - Arriving at Disneyland. Mickey has returned since my last visit.
    Star Wars Season of the Force featured on the current Disneyland guidemap
    A good number of guests heading into the park right now.
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    Renovation work continues on City Hall
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    Pixar Fest decorations are up around Main Street. Here is Frozone
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    Main Street USA this afternoon
    Wall-E
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    Lightning McQueen
    Fear
    Boo
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    Wade
    Alberto from Luca
    12:45 - Disneyland wait times
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    12:45 - Disneyland wait times
    Horse Drawn Street Car on the move
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    Sleeping Beauty Castle
    The Astro Orbitor has returned to operation after its regular renovation/rebuild.
    12:54pm - 40 minute wait posted for Star Tours, it looked shorter but I opted to keep going.
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    To celebrate Season of the Force there is a seek and find game. Throughout Tomorrowland are six of these decoding signs for the game.
    Star Wars merchandise at Star Trader
    You pick up your game board at the Star Trader. The game is included in admission, no additional fee.
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    Once you have your board you go to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and locate the six cylinders and write down the color and inscription on each. Then return to Tomorrowland to decode and get your prize.
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    Just missed the Mark Twain.
    The Rivers of America this afternoon.. the river was busier than this pic makes it seem with both boats, canoes and Tom Sawyer Island rafts all operating.
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    From across the river you cannot see much progress.
    A closer look at the retaining wall.
    A number of people working at Tiana's Bayou Adventure this afternoon.
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    Looks like the work in the Rivers of America is wrapping up.
    Scaffolding is slowly being removed as they work their way down the mountain. Also some trees have started to take shape in the foreground.
    A closer look at the new trees.
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    The area visible from the bridge looks almost ready to be repainted.
    A closer look at one of the trees
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    The drop.
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    Looking toward the queue building.
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    From the Hungry Bear
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    The queue building
    Soon this section of the store will be converted to Louis' Critter Club.
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    The enclosure of this portion of the flume is inching along.
    Soon to be Ray’s Berets
    The Haunted Mansion as I walked back.
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    A mound of excavated dirt in the distance
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    The walls through New Orleans have been pushed back since my last visit. You can now walk along them the entire way, no more dead ends.
    You can scan your MagicBand to trigger audio along this portion of the wall.
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    Looking back at Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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    The Sailing Ship Columbia passing by
    Boarded the Mark Twain for a cruise
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    The retaining wall from the upper deck of the Mark Twain as we set off
    Steaming by New Orleans Square
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    The Bootstrappers were performing aboard a raft
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    The exit area
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    Next up a look at Tiana's Bayou Adventure from the Mark Twain top deck.
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    Looking back at the Haunted Mansion queue work
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    Notice the Critter Country sign.
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    This person was using a broom to clean the rocks.
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    Princess Tiana was on the middle deck.
    The cruise was not crowded. Tiana waving to a passing train.
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    On my to see list today are the BDX Droids.. so headed to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The app does not give a lot of info on when or where to find them.
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    I found two out near the Speeder Garage
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    I arrived just as they were wrapping up.
    Signs posted in the area. Guessing because of the droids.
    Time to go find some cylinders for the game.. first up the one at. First up Kat Saka's Kettle. Do you see it (note spoilers are ahead so if you don't want to see the clues you may want to skip some pages).
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    A closer look.
    Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.
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    Millennium Falcon
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    Spotted a more famous droid on the move
    Oga's Cantina
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    No sign of the cylinder here...
    Savi's Workshop
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    Back to the BDX droids.. they came back out in the same spot.
    Video: BDX Droids in Black Spire Outpost
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    Guests watching the droids.
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    Resistance Supply
    Sabine Wren is new for Season of the Force. Her next appearance was at 3:00pm, I opted to keep moving so I missed her today.
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    Passing through the hub
    Rather dark and gloomy for 2:45pm
    2:45pm - 15 min wait posted for Star Tours
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    Passed the merge point at 2:51, arrived in glasses distribution at 2:59pm.
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    3:01pm - Preshow video underway. 15 minutes after entering the queue so the sign was accurate.
    Time to find the rest of the decoder boards
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    Jabba the Hutt Bucket
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    Millennium Falcon Buckets are back.
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    HyperSpace Mountain is back.
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    The trading card keepsake. Cast members said there will be a new card every two weeks.
    Cruising over Buena Vista Street aboard the Disneyland Monorail
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    Work continues on the Pixar Place Hotel
    Backstage work at Downtown Disney
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    The Parkside Market roof and framing are taking shape
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    Passing over Downtown Disney
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    From the Monorail steps
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    Pixar Fest decorations are up in Downtown Disney. The sign on the left is noteworthy..
    It shows the Disneyland Hotel as being straight that way, which looks to be pointing to the new security checkpoint that is still under construction. Is the sign mis-angled, the arrow off, or is the plan to have hotel guests use the new entrance?
    Concrete work continues.
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    A Hulu on Disney+ photo op
    Earl of Sandwich's new location looks to be just about ready. Interesting no sign up saying it is closed or directing guests to the open location.
    Looks like they are just about ready to pour concrete in the area that is fenced off.
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    Returning to Downtown Disney
    Facade work continues
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    The Parkside Market from ground level.
    The concept art nearby.
    The backside of the Pixar Fest decoration features the same characters. The sign from this angle.
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    Noticed the tarp folded up at the stage. Guessing to protect it from the rain.
    Not many guests out on the lawn this cool and overcast afternoon
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    The new security check point does not look to have progressed much since my last visit.
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    More Pixar Fest decorations in Downtown Disney
    More Pixar Fest decorations in Downtown Disney
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    Tortilla Jo's is now closed. Looks like they were using it for training staff for the new locations.
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    The Disney Dress Shop has moved into the WonderGround Gallery space
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    Some art from the WonderGround Gallery is now in the Disney Home store
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    Upstairs looks to be ready for the new Paseo dining room
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    This looks ready to open. It is scheduled to officially open the first week of May.
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    The confectionery is still open but will be closing for renovation soon.
    The former Dress Shop location is blacked out with a sign directing you to the new location
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    Earth Month activities every Thursday morning at the Grand Californian Hotel.
    The lobby of the Grand Californian Hotel features a Galactic Creation to celebrate Season of the Force
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    Stats for the Millennium Falcon at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
    Video: A look at the Millennium Falcon the pastry team at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel created.
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    Nearby you can purchase Galactic Treats
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    Another Pixar Fest display near the fountain and the tram stops.
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    Earl of Sandwich is still open but its closure is soon.
    A photo op to promote the upcoming National Geographic film, the Secrets of the Octopus
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    Next stop Disney California Adventure
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    Magic Key advertisements as you enter the park.
    Hollywood Blvd
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    The Black Panther spotted me and posed for a picture
    A large crane backstage beyond Cars Land
    Route 66 this afternoon
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    Ornament Valley
    Hiro was out in San Fransokyo and posed for a picture as I walked by too. There were no guests in line to meet him.
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    Paradise Gardens Park walkways felt busy.
    Work continues on the Little Mermaid queue project
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    Paradise Bay preparing for World of Color
    The Incredicoaster is closed for renovation. Earlier in the week they removed the top of the loop and have reattached it already.
    The Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk Dining is open late again.. until 8:30pm tonight. It had been closing by early afternoon.
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    The Incredicoaster queue area
    Teams working in the bay on World of Color preparations
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    A 45 min wait posted for both options of the Pixar-Pal-Around
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    Filharmonic performing their finale set of the day on the Bandstand
    Tomasina performing.
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    Another view of the crane
    The water wheel was not in operation today.
    Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is closed for renovation
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    No wait for Grizzly River Run (it was in the low 60s)
    Work on the DVC kiosk continues
    No visible progress on the geysers
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    6:19pm - Disney California Adventure Wait Times
    A Red Car passing by
    Carthay Circle this evening
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    Pixar Fest decorations have been installed along Buena Vista Street
    Wall-E
    Eve
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    Russell
    Dug
    Woody
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    Jessie
    Frozone
    Mrs. Incredible
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    Dante
    Miguel
    Pizza Planet Truck
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    Boo
    Sulley
    Joy
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    Sadness
    Looking back
    The Esplanade has also received its Pixar Fest banners
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    Monsters Inc
    Coco
    Turning Red
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    Finding Nemo
    Toy Story
    Cars
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    The Incredibles
    Inside Out
    6:36pm - Main Street USA at Disneyland
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    City Hall
    The fire station renovation looks almost done
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    6:51pm - Disneyland Wait Times
    The water elevator was not working. The wheel was but not the rest. It has been this way every time I can remember since the early weeks.
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    The screens/fountains are raised and ready for this evening fireworks.
    A Louis Statue was installed outside of Tiana's Palace recently
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    The New Orleans Square men's restroom is closed for renovations
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    The breeze seems to be picking up. Odds of fireworks tonight seems to be heading south.
    The trees and flowers are ready for spring even though the weather was not.
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    Passing through Fantasyland
    Pin trading near the temporary stage
    it's a small world this evening
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    Only a 5 min wait posted, it was a walkon.
    Testing the lights in the Fantasyland Theatre ahead of Pixar Fest
    Visiting Mickey's Toontown
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    Donald's Duck Pond was open but not in use by guests due to the cool weather.
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    7:41pm - Main Street USA
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    The wind was steady so we decided to call it an evening. Heard from a friend we made a good call as fireworks were cancelled due to wind.
    Another look at the National Geographic Octopus promo spot.
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    It was a 2-3 tram wait when we showed up. We had great timing and they opened the 2nd stop as we walked up to so we were able to bypass the lines and walked onto a waiting tram a little further along.
    My path today at the Disneyland Resort.
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