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- When I arrived at the Disneyland Resort my car said it was 100 degrees in the Mickey and Friends Parking structure.
- The work on most of the floor of the structure has wrapped up. The new brickwork around the escalator areas.
- The green tile is the original flooring.
- Next up a view of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction from the top floor of the parking structure.
- The concrete building has some HVAC equipment on the roof but not a lot of other visible changes from this angle.
- The roof of the Battle Escape building looks to be complete, not a lot of other visible changes.
- On the Disneyland Drive side of the building work continues on the exterior wall supports.
- The wall has started to be installed on the far side and lower portion.
- In the background you can see the Millennium Falcon building. The roof looked poured there too.
- A wider view of the site.
- A closer look at the concrete building.
- A closer look at the roof of the Battle Escape. You can see some steel on the far side for the exterior facade.
- A lot of HVAC and other equipment being installed on the roof.
- A closer look at the steel support structure for the exterior rock work that will be on the park facing side.
- A closer look at the Battle Escape Building. Inside looks like frames for walls are going up on the second story.
- To get a feel for the size of the hanger space.. look at the concrete truck that was inside this afternoon
- In the distance steel rising above the Millennium Falcon building that will form more mountains and rock work.
- I was surprised they had not moved any further on finishing the wall connecting the concrete building to the other wall. Looks about the same as last trip.
- The tents appear to be a break/lunch area for the construction teams. Beyond them is the entrance to Critter Country.
- The Millennium Falcon building.
- The flag and tree mark the highest point. This was raised into position since my last trip.
- Backstage Slinky Dog from Paint the Night was visible in the parade warehouse.
- The Millennium Falcon building.
- A closer look at the Millennium Falcon attraction building.
- The Summer of Heroes has one more week to go (through Sept 10th).
- The annual 1/2 Marathon is this weekend. Fences up on Disneyland Drive.
- The Expo was at the Disneyland Hotel as usual.
- The lower sign is relatively new. I had not walked this way in quite a while so not sure when it went up.
- They are really trying to cut down at guests parking in the Downtown Disney lot. Signs up directing Expo guests to the parking structure.
- New parking rates and policies went into effect at Downtown Disney since my last visit.
- The theme for this year's race is Pixar.
- The race stage.
- The finish line from this morning's 5K run which featured the Incredibles.
- The Fantasia Shop at the Disneyland Hotel features Halloween merchandise already.
- Moving on to the convention center and the RunDisney Expo
- The race courses for this weekend's events.
- No line for the merchandise store so I headed that way.
- A random look at some of the merchandise as I roamed around the store.
- I took a quick lap through the main area of the Expo. Cigna had the first booth. The rest of the Expo looked about the same as usual so I did not take a lot of pictures.
- The Honda Minnie Van was on display.
- Some of the race medals.
- The Photo op line was long, so a quick look at the sign
- And the backdrop.
- ABC was screening a new show upstairs.
- Extended operating hours for many of the dining locations for for the races.
- More signs with the new Downtown Disney policies, these right before the security check point.
- AMC features Thor posters.. which does not arrive until November
- Several places in Downtown Disney had extended hours too.
- A check of Splitsville
- Vault 28 and Fossil will be closing to make way for a new Star Wars VR location.
- Walked through World of Disney for some A/C and to check out what was left of the Force Friday II merchandise.
- Star Wars has taken over the section closest to the Starbucks entrance.
- The area in front of the center doors to World of Disney is Halloween central.
- Marshmallow plush from Frozen.. not in the Halloween section but as I was walking through the store he stood out to me.
- Nightmare Before Christmas also has a large presence on the main walkway.
- A quick look around the section of the store closest to the parks.
- Since it is a holiday weekend peak pricing is in effect. $124 for a one day one park ticket.
- The Summer of Heroes sign at the entrance to Disney California Adventure is gone and the Halloween sign is starting to be installed.
- After a stop at guest relations due to Max Pass issues time to head into the park. (Seems the system did not think I was in the park and they could not get it to work. So they ended up giving me a couple multiple experience passes good for anything anytime to make up for it).
- If you were curious what they looked like..
- It was good on just about any attraction in either park, no need for it to be a FastPass attraction.
- Disney California Adventure Wait times at 3:13pm
- At 3:15pm you could get Radiator Springs Racers FastPasses for 2 hours away. I cannot remember the last time I saw that. Usually if there are any they are for after dark by this time. Most days they are long gone though.
- The poles on the right side of Route 66 in Cars Land are up and ready for Halloween decorations.
- Mater has not decorated yet.
- All was quiet at the Cozy Cone this afternoon. With the 100+ degree weather the meet and greet was moved to a spot in the shade on Cross Street.
- Lizzie has decorated for Haul-O-Ween already. The rest of the residents will be in the coming days. HalloweenTime kicks off Sept 15th at the Disneyland Resort.
- Another look at the empty Cozy Cone.
- If you were curious here is the view from Cross Street.
- A quick look into Ramones
- Paradise Bay this afternoon.
- The work has wrapped up on the project to enclose a portion of the Standby queue for Toy Story Midway Mania.
- Windows featuring the Toy Story Cast fill in the openings.
- Inside the fans have been removed. The A/C was working well when I took a look in this afternoon. It was very pleasant inside.
- Halloween Merchandise out at the Midway shops.
- Work continues on the Screamin' track. The attraction is open but scaffolding and tarps on the water side and the doorway are still there.
- Bayside Brews current specials.
- Goofy's Sky School is closed for renovation.
- Hopefully it includes some repainting.
- Corn Dog Castle was open but no one at the outside registers.. they were all inside in the A/C.
- Passing through Flik's Fun Fair
- The Ladybug Boogie was down.
- Guardians of the Galaxy had the longest wait in the park this afternoon. But you could still pick up FastPasses for 2 hours away. 70 min in the heat or come back in 2 hours and go straight inside.
- Gone Hollywood has become a Halloween merchandise location.
- Beer Floats in Clarabelle's
- Another special offering at Clarabelle's
- Next stop Disneyland. A filming notice as you entered.
- Main Street USA as Soundsational enters from the hub.
- I opted to go for a ride on the Disneyland Railroad since the line was short (I was able to board the first train that showed up).
- Mickey passing through Town Square as I boarded the train.
- Pulling into New Orleans Square Station.
- The French Market is decorated for Halloween already.
- Passing over Critter Country.
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction is visible as you reach the Rivers of America.
- I was on the left hand side so the view was new to me. Approaching the Critter Country Trestle
- Looking toward Star Wars
- This side gives you an up close look at the rock work and water falls.
- Looking across my car as the train rounded the bend to the right along the Rivers of America.
- The new left turn as we turn away from the river.
- Still some work to do on the berm. Or maybe the plan is to just give a glimpse into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. For now you see a construction fence.
- Approaching the Toon Town tunnel.
- My stop..
- Goofy water is a must on days like this.
- New pay points area being installed around the parks.
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from Toon Town.
- Looked at my watch and realized only had 15 minutes until the last cruise of the Mark Twain left. So started to head that direction.
- Passing Sleeping Beauty Castle.
- Arrived with 5 minutes to spare.
- The top deck was closed for this cruise. Assuming because of the heat. It was still in the upper 90s.
- Crews were preparing for Fantasmic this evening.
- Passing by Critter Country.
- Splash Mountain had gone down and guests were being walked off.
- The Battle Escape show building is visible through/above the trees.
- The crane was in the perfect spot to block the view of the steel work today.
- The waterfall was off as they were preparing to bring out the boats for Fantasmic.
- Here you can see the Battle Escape Building. The exterior wall on this side looks mostly up and the steel supports for the rock facade are taking shape.
- A new Annual Passholder popcorn bucket/refill deal has started.
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from Frontierland.
- A closer view.
- Sandy Claws is decorating the Haunted Mansion. It reopens Sept 15th.
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Critter Country fence.. nothing to look at.
- The Mark Twain steaming into position for Fantasmic.
- When I entered Disneyland my MaxPass started to work again. so I booked some FastPasses. I had a FastPass for Buzz Lightyear but it went down during my window so it became a Multiple Experience pass for Disneyland only and restricted to FastPass attractions (unlike the other one I received).
- A queue set up for wheelchairs at Indiana Jones. This may have been around for a while but with the normal crowds I did not notice it. Today with the thin crowd it stood out to me.
- Speaking of standing out.. this speaker along the Big Thunder Trail. Also interesting it points to the water.
- A great view of the rock work in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge right now since no other buildings started to go up yet.
- On the right hand side the wire mesh is starting to be installed.
- All was quiet on the trail this evening.
- Toad Hall as the sun was starting to sset.
- Even with the 90 degree weather and mild crowd Peter Pan had a posted wait of 40 minutes.
- I used one of my multiple Experience FastPasses and it took my only 12 minutes.
- Next door Mr. Toad only had a 10 minute wait posted.
- Around the corner Alice had a 30 minute wait posted. I used my second FastPass and was onboard in only a couple minutes.
- The crowds were waiting for the second Soundsational of the day, since there is no nighttime parade there is a 7pm Soundsational on weekends.
- Only a 10 minutes wait for the Matterhorn this evening and 5 minute return time for FastPass. (It was 7:15 when I took this picture).
- Soundsational making its way through the park.
- Space Mountain is closed through the 15th as Ghost Galaxy is installed. A little hard to see but up on the left the speakers are out already.
- Radio 70s at Tomorrowland Terrace as the summer concert series draws to an end this week.
- Next stop Buzz Lightyear to use a FastPass.
- Thanks to the attraction stopping for a minute in a perfect spot I set a new personal best.. not sure it should count though. My score ended up being 1,444,700 which was good enough to land me at #7 on the list for the day.
- The Corn Dog wagon area is closed for renovation.
- A check of Disneyland waits at 8:23pm
- On Pirates this seemed odd.. this was off to the left after the second drop.
- I exited Pirates about 5 minutes before Fantasmic was to start. Decided to try my luck and found a good stand by view.
- I was centered with the projector nearest the Haunted Mansion.
- Pirates of the Caribbean segment.
- The new projectors are extremely clear on the water screens.
- Does this count as a hidden Mickey?
- The Dragon spat fire a couple times but the river did not catch fire tonight.
- As soon as Fantasmic ended I made my way quickly to Main Street arriving as Julie Andrews wrapped up her introduction so I stopped to enjoy Remember Dreams Come True from near the Cinema to close out my evening.