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- Arrived a the Disneyland Resort just before 1pm and found no line at the Mickey and Friends toll booths but traffic on the ramp to the floor was at a stand still. It finally started moving and 5 minutes later I was parked.
- The view from the 5th floor of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. They were cleaning the load station, so this part of the project looks to be wrapping up. The garage is expected to open in about two weeks.
- A closer look at the tram load zone.
- Activity on the floors today, but I could not tell what was being worked on.
- Surprised the last pieces are not installed on this extended barrier yet.
- The fence has been painted white around this courtyard.
- The gates and security barriers are in place for this access road between the two structures.
- signage, height indicators and more fences are installed by the ramps.
- Moving around to the front side of the structure. They were installing a fence today so they can block off the current tram route to be worked on in the very near future.
- On the far side of t he project fences are up around the unload area.
- You can see the poles for the new fence making a left. Escalator work is ongoing.
- A lot of activity today as the project moves quickly toward completion.
- A closer look at the poles for the new temporary fence for the work zone to shift.
- Teams working around the escalator bases.
- A closer look at the fences installed around the unload area.
- Gates are installed now and preparations for more fences around the planter on the left (notice the holes cut in the concrete).
- Finishing up the paver installation near the stairs.
- A closer look at the far side of the project where gates are now installed along the tram way.
- Escalator testing was underway. They were in motion.
- Installing the side panels on the escalators.
- Digital screens are installed and being tested over the queue entrances. These will be the bag check lines.
- Painting the fences and gates is underway.
- The last section of pavers near the unload area is being worked on and landscaping work is starting on the area between the tram way and unload. Also notice the light light poles are in with speakers which is new for the tram stop.
- The perimeter fence has been painted and more landscaping has gone in.
- Over by the elevator the fencing is going in around the planter.
- Heading down the escalator.
- Landscaping looks to be complete between the structures and here you can see the new gates are installed and awaiting paint.
- From ground level.
- How the digital displays look from ground level.
- Finishing up paver installation at the unload area.
- Looking up at the escalator structure as I walked by.
- Crossing Magic Way. Work on the bridge ramp.
- From the other side of the street.
- A closer look at some of the landscaping work. In the background they were working on the bridge support column.
- Looking down Magic Way.
- The ramp is moving along. Rebar is sticking up now for what will be the side walls and decorative elements. Hard to tell if concrete for the floor has been poured yet.
- The ramp curving and heading down.
- Looking across to where the bridge will span.
- The support column has been sealed/finished.
- Looking across the street you can see the fence for the structure has been painted and more landscaping is going in.
- Height warnings and preparations for the signs at the parking structure entrance.
- Blacktop being laid this afternoon for the parking structure driveway.
- You can see the ramp sloping down in the distance in the Downtown Disney parking lot.
- The far side of Downtown Disney still has the celebration banners up.
- A DJ on the stage this afternoon.
- Some guests in the area today.
- No line for the Crazy Shake window. The Black Tap line was just out the door.
- A dress inspired by Redd at the Disney Dress Shop
- A mild crowd at the entrance to Disneyland, DCA had no waits.
- Tale of the Lion King starts today at Disney California Adventure and is featured on the park map and in the time schedule.
- A merchandise display on Buena Vista Street
- Preparing for the Red Car Trolley News Boys.
- Disney California Adventure waits just before 2pm.
- Scaffolding is being erected at the Marvel Project.
- Paradise Gardens Park is where the Tale of the Lion King is performed.
- All quiet on Paradise Bay this afternoon.
- Pixar Pier is more crowded today than my last couple of visits.
- Mr. Potato Head is not performing.
- A relatively new frozen treat item as several carts features Sweetarts.
- The hope had been to go on the Pixar Pal-A-Round but it was over 20 minutes. So some ground level pictures of the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind. No opening date yet, but final details are being applied.
- The fences in the area are being repainted to match the color scheme for the new attraction.
- Another section of newly painted wall.
- The next section to be worked on.
- A team working on the graphics.
- Incredicoaster & Mickey Sipper available.
- Tables and chairs filled in the empty spaces at Paradise Gardens.
- Lion King popcorn buckets are now available at several locations in Disney California Adventure.
- Lion King merchandise has taken over the gift shop as expected.
- The merchandise is all generic Lion King. I did not see anything specific to the new show.
- Only one shirt said Disneyland that I noticed (the gray one on the left), everything else was generic Lion King it looked like.
- Show times for Tale of the Lion King.
- A look at the venue for the new show. Notice the show times are all mid day and there is zero shade here.
- Made a quick visit to Ornament Valley since I had plenty of time until the next show.
- Found a spot about 15 minute prior to show time.
- A look around the stage.
- Several video clips from Tale of the Lion King at Disney California Adventure (about half the show).
- The cast arriving
- Simba on the left, Scar in the center.
- Mufasa and Simba
- I Just Can't Wait to Be King
- Scar
- The stampede
- A wider look at the viewing area during the show.
- Simba running away.
- Timon & Pumba with Simba
- Kids are enlisted for the Hukuna Matata number
- Nala
- Nala & Simba
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight
- Mufasa reminding Simba of who he is.
- Hyenas
- The finale.
- On the way out of DCA.. noticed the two pay phones are both out of service and no receivers. (I never really noticed them so it may have been like this for months).
- All quiet as I approach Disneyland.
- Main Street USA this afternoon.
- Disneyland Wait Times at 3:24pm
- More wait times.
- The Alien Pizza Planet sign looks to be fully installed now.
- As we headed to its a small world, Soundsational was just stepping off.
- Time for its a small world, only a couple minute wait since we were directed to the side with a line (the other side had no wait and guests were just walking on).
- New Orleans Square this afternoon
- Making my way back to DCA
- A quiet Esplanade this evening.
- Several popcorn bucket choices in Grizzly Peak Airfield.
- Due to an issue with my mobile order for dinner I arrived just as the 5:15pm show began. A view from the top terrace.
- Mufasa & Simba
- Scar
- The stampede
- Timon & Pumba
- Hyenas
- Simba & Nala taking the thrown.
- The element the team was working on my last time by the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind.
- The view from the Pixar Pal-A-Round. Notice on the left an Anger graphic has been added.
- More railing work on the exit path underway.
- Looks like concrete poured near the entrance of the attraction.
- Looking toward the queue more railings are in.
- The Anger graphic on the left. Soon the rest of the buckets will get characters.
- Checking out the Marvel Project.
- Starting on the left side. Scaffolding is going up. In the background more steel and roof sections are being added.
- Not a lot of visible progress in Fliks former Fair.
- Backstage one building features Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- Removing the Tale of the Lion King set as they prepare for World of Color.
- Disney California Adventure waits at 6:26pm
- In Hollywood Land the Award Wieners seating area is behind walls for renovation.
- Temporary seating is set up in the former stroller parking for the theater.
- Philharmagic is open
- Some more tables in the courtyard.
- Next up used a FastPass to go Soarin Over California.
- Five & Dime without their car again.
- Chip & Dale on Beuna Vista Street
- Over at Disneyland Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was closed this evening.
- Disneyland wait times at 7:24pm
- The submarine lagoon and Matterhorn as the sun was setting from the Monorail queue ramp.
- Work continues on the former Carousel Inn site.
- A quick look at the work in the Downtown Disney parking lot.
- Most of the large hole has been filled in.
- Passing over the entrance to Disneyland
- No waits to enter this evening.
- The Alien Pizza Planet sign is lit up this evening.
- The Skyline lounge has a line of guests waiting to check in.
- Passing by Sleeping Beauty Castle
- About a dozen tripods set up already for the return of Disneyland Forever this evening. This was about 8pm, 90 minutes prior to showtime.
- Passing by the Tropical Hideaway
- Alien Pizza Planet sign at night. Looks like they still have some lighting to finish.
- A quick video clip of the Alien Pizza Planet sign at night
- Star Traders features an assortment of Star Wars: Galalxy's Edge merchandise and no lines today.
- Plenty of opening day items still in stock.
- The walkways are back to normal today.
- Toy Story 4 Merchandise across the way in the Little Green Men Store Command Store
- Main Street USA just before 9am
- Main Street USA is red, white and blue for the summer.
- Disneyland Forever returned tonight. The show was created for the parks 60th anniversary. Here are a couple of video clips of the opening and finale.
- The show was about 10 minutes late this evening due to technical difficulties.
- The Arcade lights stayed on again.
- More lights were on at the Pixar Pals Parking Structure this evening.
- There was a team working near the elevators, it was about 10pm.