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- Shortly after 10am the skies were looking much more clear.
- Big Al working at the popcorn cart in Westernland.
- The 35th Anniversary popcorn bucket was at several stands. It sells for just under $30.
- A Western River Railroad train passing overhead.
- Stopping by Critter Country to pick up a Splash Mountain FastPass for others.
- Looking into Fantasyland.
- Thought about visiting the Country Bears but the weather had cleared so will save that for another time.
- Kids everywhere love chasing ducks around the parks.
- Looking toward Big Thunder. You can see the crowd has shown up and the ground is still wet but some blue sky is visible.
- The Dumbo popcorn bucket is available in Westernland (and Fantasyland). It is about $21.
- A banjo playing golden Mickey in Westernland.
- To mark the return of it's a small world a special meal set
- A look at the offerings.
- The Haunted Mansion exterior is being renovated, the attraction is still open.
- Spotted Michael Colglazier who is now responsible for all Asia parks (his former role was the head of Disneyland). He was bending over to pick up a container that flew out of a guest's hand.
- It started to fly away from him too but he chased it down.
- He caught it and another cast member took it from him.
- If you were ever curious how many people can fit into a Dumbo for a photo op.. this group managed six, sort of.
- The grounds around the castle moat.
- Cinderella Castle, hard to believe how miserable it looked only a couple hours ago.
- Making my way into Tomorrowland. It was odd to turn this corner and not see the Star Jets. The construction ahead is for the expansion project that will include a Big Hero 6 Baymax attraction (think Mater's Junkyard Jamboree) for Tomorrowland, an expansion of Fantasyland featuring Beauty & the Beast and a new Minnie Meet and Greet for Toon Town.
- The walls continue down toward Space Mountain past the site of the former speedway.
- The opposite side of the building we saw from the hotel. I think this is for the Beauty and the Beast attraction but hard to tell.
- Another building rising on the right beyond it another hotel.
- A wider view of the area from the Tomorrowland Terrace
- The Tomorrowland Terrace menu looks the same.
- On my way to Tomorrowland Hall to try my luck at the lottery for show seats.
- Two lotteries available to try today. One for the new parade and one for One Man's Dream II.
- We tried both.
- And lost both.
- Mrs. Incredible roaming Tomorrowland interacting with guests.
- Passing by Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters
- Across the way Stitch Encounter
- Returning to the Central Plaza/Hub.
- A golden Mickey knight statue in the Central Plaza.
- A 35th Happiest Celebration photo op in the center.
- Looking back toward World Bazaar.
- A closer look.
- 35th Anniversary treats for sale at a kiosk.
- Banners ring the plaza.
- This is the line for the 35th Anniversary popcorn bucket. The stand is off in the distance. On the right another line to go into Sweatheart Cafe
- Stopped by the Partners Statue and the park's dedication plaque since it was the anniversary.
- World Bazaar
- The 35th Ann. offering at Sweetheart Cafe
- Passing Plazama Ray's Diner as I enter Tomorrowland.
- The side of World Bazaar facing Tomorrowland.
- Star Tours
- No visible line at Star Tours and several cast members out front.
- Took a quick look at the Pizza Port menu as I was starting to think about lunch, it was just after 11am, then headed for Star Tours.
- A nice sight to see.. an empty queue inside Star Tours.
- Some guests following me in.
- Some guests inside, but not many.
- A quick video from the Star Tours queue.
- Some guests in the final loading area but still not more than a couple minute wait.
- Exiting the attraction. Still took about 20 minutes from entering the queue until I was leaving the building.
- You exit on the 2nd floor in Tokyo.
- Which gives you a view into Tomorrowland.
- Looking down on the entrance.
- Walking through the Pizza Port on the way out.
- Stitch roaming Tomorrowland.
- Beverage choices and prices at the vending machines in Tomorrowland.
- A singing golden Mickey in Tomorrowland near Space Mountain. Guessing it was because Showbase is also near by.
- Mrs. Incredible was still making the rounds.
- Spotted Mr. Incredible nearby.
- The construction walls in Tomorrowland have 35th Anniversary graphics now too.
- Another view of the work beyond the wall.
- Mt. Prometheus in Tokyo DisneySea in the distance.
- Pooh's Hunny Hunt was closed for renovation our entire trip unfortunately.
- 11:44am and guests are waiting for the 3:50pm parade.
- In Toon Town the Jolly Trolley is stationary. They have filled in the tracks with bricks to remove the trip hazard.
- The skies were turning a little darker as we approached noon.
- Some of the construction looms over Toon Town, wonder if they will get more hills?
- Some of the items at Huey, Dewey and Louie's Good Time Cafe in Toon Town
- Donald Duck and Daisy out for a stroll in Toon Town.
- Clarice was out too.
- Max moving through the crowd.
- Goofy was not far behind.
- They were all heading toward City Hall.
- Once there they waved then headed backstage.
- Pluto looked ready for the pool
- Toon Pop bucket and pricing.
- A mail carrier golden Mickey in Toon Town
- Toontown in Tokyo is opposite that of Anaheim.. so downtown is to your left and the houses to your right when you enter.
- There is a Baby Care Center here.
- The second popcorn stand in Toon Town features the 35th Ann. bucket.
- Skies are looking even darker heading this way.
- Passing by Winnie the Pooh again.
- it's a small world officially reopens today. It was closed for a several month renovation.
- Waits were long most of the trip.
- Another look at the Haunted Mansion.
- Returning to Critter Country.
- You can get some unique angles of the trains here.
- The Mark Twain preparing for another voyage.
- Looking back at Westernland.
- To the left Fantasyland.
- Splash Mountain
- The golden Mickey in Critter Country
- The Omnibus was running this afternoon. That was one attraction on my ride list this trip as I missed it both of my previous trips.
- A second golden Mickey in the central plaza
- Returning to Tomorrowland for lunch.
- On the way stumbled upon Robo Astro wrapping up a performance so stopped to watch.
- A video clip of the Robo Astro group performing in Tomorrowland.
- Grabbed a pizza from Pizza Port.
- Then went to Tomorrowland Terrace to get some fries to go with it.
- 35th Anniversary fry cups
- BB-8 popcorn bucket in Tomorrowland
- Seemed most stores had a selection of 35th Anniversary merchandise.
- Believe these said Tokyo Disneyland.
- Back to World Bazaar and Celebration Street
- The Bicycle Piano player
- A video clip from the Bicycle Piano Player performance.
- A closer look at the Celebration Street centerpiece.
- Each golden Mickey is from a milestone year/event.
- A video clip of Celebration Street playing the theme song, Brand New Day. This happened frequently throughout the day.
- The line to have your photo taken in front the centerpiece.
- A check of some of the store windows in World Bazaar for the 35th Anniversary.
- A good time to shop, 2:20pm.. no lines.
- Walking by the former Disney Gallery entrance.. I miss being able to go up there.
- These are the audio devices that if they are close to one of the golden Mickeys will deliver a message, but only in Japanese.
- Out for another performance.
- A check of the wait times at 2:40pm.
- This group really stood out in the crowd with the bright color. That seems like a big plush to carry around all day.
- A group called Breakbeat was performing in Adventureland
- A video clip of the Breakbeat Dancers.
- Cinderella Coach popcorn bucket
- Jungle Rhythm performing in Adventureland
- A video clip of Jungle Rhythm performing.
- The Country Bear Jamboree lobby was turned into an overflow walkway as they repared for the parade.
- Decided to go for a cruise on the Mark Twain, as did a lot of other guests!
- Some views from the top deck of the Mark Twain.
- Back ashore. This golden Mickey was in Westernland.
- Thought this was odd a Lightning popcorn bucket for sale near the Mark Twain.
- Another Westernland golden Mickey.
- The Mark Twain preparing for her next journey.
- Camp Woodchuck opened after my last visit so this was my first look around the area.
- The menu in the Camp Woodchuck Kitchen
- The dining area.
- Walking out to the greeting trail.
- Current wait times
- A story for the tree.
- The Tittertwill bird overhead.
- A video clip of the Tri-Crested Tittertwill Bird
- After this I made my way to the central plaza to find a spot for the 4:45pm Dreaming Up! parade which is in the next section.