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- As you arrive at the Disneyland Resort they ask if you are aware of the Selfie Stick Ban and offer this handout at the parking lot toll booths.
- The information is repeated in 9 languages.
- Walking to and through the tram stop there are several signs too. Once you board the tram they made an announcement too.
- As you approach the security tents signs are up too.
- So if you reach security and are not aware of the ban you really are oblivious or purposely not paying attention.
- The word of the day on Friday/ Also not no attractions listed as closed (Innoventions & Magic Eye Theatre I guess do not count).
- No lines at the ticket booths this morning, this was around 7:30am
- Looking toward DCA and the back of Soarin.
- In the park about 10 till.
- Passing by City Hall. They are ready for a line, but right now all is quiet.
- Some painting going on.
- Thought maybe the next window would be unveiled this week, no such luck.
- Walking up Main Street USA on this overcast morning.
- You could walk all the way up to the hub then they had to roped off until park opening.
- As soon as the ropes were dropped a large mass of guests moved quickly to Fantasyland.
- Here is a video of the opening moments. There is a new 60th spiel and then you can see the mob move toward Peter Pan.
- We came to a halt here as the mass of guests was funneled into the queue.
- Inching closer.
- A posted 70 minute wait time.. this was 8:08am
- A queue set up for the disability access guests
- A 50 minute posted wait from this point.. and it was 8:09am so we were well ahead of pace so far.
- The back of the sign.
- The fog was already burning off.. it was 8:18am
- The Evil Queen watching over all of us in line for Peter Pan.
- 8:35am Into the main queue and out of the extended queue.
- Almost there...
- Something happened and they cycled through and emptied all the boats, shut down briefly, then restarted the attraction.
- We were moving again..
- 8:58am - Just about to board.
- A video of my first ride through the updated Peter Pans Flight attraction.
- 9:02am - Exiting Peter Pan
- Next up stopped by Buzz Lightyear (only a 5 minute wait). Across the way Star Tours was posted at 10 minutes.
- Tomorrowland vegetation
- Main Street USA around 9:25am
- Trolley Treats was wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July, one of the few 4th of July references in the park. No Red, White and Blue throughout this year thanks to the 60th blue being everywhere.
- DCA waits around 9:35am
- Went to grab a FastPass for Soarin. The sign out front.
- A Disneyland cat hanging out near Grizzly River Run
- Later today the US Air Force Honor Guard will be performing here and at Disneyland.
- The line for single rider looked short for Radiator Springs Racers so gave it a try.. took a little over 10 minutes from here until I was exiting.
- My great timing again.. managed to get him blinking!
- We won the race!
- 4th of July Sugar Cookies
- More treats at Trolley Treats
- The 60th Anniversary cupcake.
- Returned to the Pier for the US Air Force Honor Guard.
- Arriving for their performance.
- A video of most of the United States Air Force Honor Guard performance.
- Several clips from their performance taken with my SLR carmera
- Decided to stop by the Ant-Man preview since some of the group had not seen it.
- The Corn Dog Castle Menu
- Noticed the connection points for the fireworks barges were in place. Disappointed they were only doing the 4th of July tag on the 4th this year.
- Lightning rolling out of the Cozy Cone
- Stopped by the Redwood Creek area
- Watched a Wilderness Explorer Ceremony
- Russell
- Kevin made an appearance.
- Some of the signage in the area.
- The Grand Californian entrance lists Tough to Be a Bug as closed.
- The Sleeping Beauty Castle Cake in the Grand Californian Lobby
- One of the new Coke Freestyle machines in the Grizzly Peak Airfield area
- DCA waits as of 2:34pm
- Preparing the stage for the All-American College Band.
- Monsters had a 20 minute wait posted this afternoon.
- I returned to Disneyland. Noticed the Tomorrowland poster is still up.
- The Dapper Dans of Disneyland in Town Square. Surprised they were not wearing their red, white and blue this year.
- A clip of the Dapper Dans performing.
- A look up Main Street USA
- The Strawhatters performing
- Disneyland waits around 3:04pm
- Sleeping Beauty Castle
- Waiting for the Honor Guard to arrive
- The United States Air Force Honor Guard approaching.
- I thought this was odd staging. The two holding the banner stood right at show center the entire time blocking the view and so close to guests you could not get a picture of it really.
- Some stills of their performance (Video clips at the end of this sequence).
- Video clips of the United States Air Force Honor Guard performing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
- The Peter Pan line this afternoon. Posted at 60 minutes. It looked slightly shorter than this morning but you are standing in the afternoon sun vs the cool morning fog.
- Nothing open at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree today.
- Some treats in the Candy Palace
- Main Street USA at 3:50pm. No one seems to want to wait for the 4:30 parade on the East side of the street in the sun. It was about 80 degrees today.
- The United States Air Force Honor Guard posing for a picture with Mickey and Minnie before they march in the pre-parade.
- Time for the pre-parade
- A video clip of the United States Air Force Honor Guard marching by.
- Another guest performing group marching ahead of Soundsational.
- After a quick trip to DCA and then circling Town Square found a spot for the Flag Retreat on the Main Street Train Station
- The Dapper Dans arriving for the Flag Retreat
- Walking through Fantasyland again around 5:40pm. Peter Pan was still posted at an hour and looking slightly shorter than what I was in this morning.
- 60th mugs at the Village Haus
- Waiting for the 6:15pm College Band set.. some ducks hanging out nearby.
- The All-American College Band performing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
- The Band stopping to perform an Incredibles number at the top of Main Street USA
- They stop near Town Square to perform Under the Sea
- The 7:15pm set at the Train Station.
- A check of the Disneyland wait times around 8pm
- Light up merchandise for sale.
- Stopped by the music store. They had collectible vinyl but not the Disneyland Legacy CDs
- The lights on Main Street were having some problems. They came on then tripped off right away. With some on but most off on the main part of the street.
- As it got darker the lights were still off.
- Venus and Jupiter were visible this evening
- I was in a spot to see the last stop of the College Band on their pre-parade trip. Here is a video of their performance.
- Paint the Night
- An attempt to catch the lights that paint the ground and audience.. not a good picture..
- Moved out into the street for Disneyland Forever then to wrap up my day at the parks.
- One final picture.. how else to celebrate 4th of July but snow and fireworks :)