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• Returned to Disney's Pop Century Resort after lunch because one of our rooms was ready.
• A look around a Pop Century room. We had a room in a preferred building, meaning closer to the lobby. This was my first time staying in one of the recently renovated rooms.
• The first thing that struck me with the room is the lack of identity. There are only a couple Disney References and nothing to the 70s or Pop Century.
• You can make coffee or hot water in the room.
• A refrigerator below the counter.
• Plenty of outlets and USB charging throughout the room.
• Some Mickey Mouse art above the bed is the only sign of Disney.
• Looking into the bathroom area.
• Soap and Shampoo dispensers on the wall.
• A look inside the shower/tub.
• An iron and ironing board are in the corner.
• Looking back toward the door from the bathroom.
• When you fold down the second bed Pluto is featured on artwork above it.
• The view from the walkway outside the room.
• A tent was set up in the 70s parking lot, I did not walk over to see what it was for.
• Driving into Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Skyliner system was testing today.
• Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Studios parking lot.
• Passing by the Star Wars Hotel Construction site.
• Another view of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the road. A large delivery making its way into the project.
• On World Drive some new signage is being installed.
• Arrived at Epcot and being directed into a space.
• The Guardians of the Galaxy show building rises above the treeline.
• Monorail Red leaving Epcot.
• Fences are up blocking the path to the former tram stop.
• Since it was a short fence here is the view over it. They have just started demolition.
• Epcot photos on the fence.
• The exterior paneling is not installed on the connection between the two building for Guardians yet.
• Looking at the former tram stop by the Monorail queue.
• The reverse view from where I entered. You can see the fence I was looking over a few pictures ago straight ahead.
• A closer look at the Guardians building.
• A wider look at the area.
• The connection between the two buildings.
• The back of the former Universe of Energy is still open.
• Noticed the smaller Epcot signs above the rail. Those caught my eye today.
• Monorail Red returning to pick us up. We did not see any other train on the beam this afternoon.
• The construction fences go through the wooded area near the station.
• A construction access road between the parking lot and canal.
• Work continues on the expanded canal and retention pond.
• Video from onboard the Monorail leaving Epcot taking a look at the construction.
• Passing the Magic Kingdom parking entrance.
• More landscaping has gone in since my December visit.
• The overpass is for vehicles continuing toward the Magic Kingdom Resorts and for Disney buses.
• In the distance the trees in the center of the parking lot are slated to be removed for additional spaces soon.
• Passing over the tram way.
• Construction and temporary tram and walking paths.
• This area is fenced off and crews are working in the distance.
• Another fenced off area in the middles of the TTC.
• Work on a new shade structure to the left of the queue entrance. Wonder if this will be expanded to cover the entire area.
• You walk through a tunnel to reach the second dock.
• Time to board, no wait.
• Lovebugs really like the ferry boats.
• The bugs were everywhere.
• Looking out across the Seven Seas Lagoon.
• You can see fireworks from Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire.
• Cranes for TRON construction beyond Space Mountain.
• Honest John and Gideon in Town Square setting up to take pictures with guests.
• Magic Kingdom - Main Street USA
• The castle moat is partially drained and work is being done to expand the walkway from Sleepy Hollow to Cinderella Castle.
• The seating area and walkway are now closed off due to the work.
• During the project Sleepy Hollow is open.
• The dam on the other side of the bridge toward Adventureland.
• Forms and other material in the drained moat waiting to be used for the project.
• Looking back toward Liberty Square.
• A new wall has been erected closest to the bridge.
• Rebar for the rest of the wall is rising up out of the foundation.
• The Tomorrowland side of the moat is drained for renovation work too.
• Exterior renovation work in Fantasyland.
• Looking from Fantasyland.
• The Tomorrowland Speedway is closed for renovation. They are rerouting the track due to TRON. It is slated to open May 18th.
• Cast Members were test driving some cars around in circles through the load area and maintenance area.
• Here is a short video of them test driving the cars.
• Out on the track teams are working on the rails and landscaping. You can spot a test car in the distance.
• Casey Jr is looking good after a recent renovation.
• From near the Fantasyland Train Station you can see the first supports for the TRON coaster rising above the treeline.
• The walkway is blocked off so you cannot walk down to the sign.
• Tomorrowland is receiving some new paint. Colored sections are being added. Here is one.
• The Tomorrowland Speedway has been repainted too.
• The view from the Peoplemover
• Moving on to the TRON construction site.
• Disney released this video of the TRON work as the first pieces were installed.
• Some walkway renovation going on. This will be a path to TRON once the project is done.
• The Walt Disney World Railroad remains closed as work progresses.
• A Guest Experience Team station is set up in Tomorrowland with CMs to answer questions and an LCD with wait times.
• The Main Street Philharmonic performing a Mickey Mouse set this afternoon.
• Some video of the Main Street Philharmonic performing.
• Time to leave the Magic Kingdom.
• Noticed the Roger Broogie was in the station.. the Lilly Belle was in December.
• Magic Kingdom sign at the Monorail station.
• Passing over the Magic Kingdom entrance area. This will be reconfigured in the coming months.
• The retention pond outside the Magic Kingdom near Tomorrowland is being worked on. New terraced retaining walls have been added.
• You can see the rails from the railroad stacked up and waiting to be reinstalled.
• From the Monorail you can catch a glimpse of the TRON work.
• From inside the Contemporary looking toward the Wilderness Lodge.
• From the Contemporary the Magic Kingdom and in front of it the retention pond work.
• TRON Construction.
• A closer look at the construction.
• A Monorail approaching the Contemporary on the resort line.
• Time to catch the Monorail to head toward the TTC and Epcot, which will be in Part 3.