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    Departed Los Angeles International Airport at 11:16pm.
    Arrived at Orlando Internal Airport at 6:13am
    My first time at Orlando Baggage Claim in about 15 years. We have been using Magical Express with the luggage service since 2006 (26 trips). The luggage service is gone so you have to get your own bags to the bus.
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    The airport was quiet as usual at this hour. We found a spot on the lower level to eat some breakfast before heading to the bus.
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    Magical Express queues were empty at 7:17am
    We ended up with our own bus this morning.
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    7:47am we arrive at Walt Disney World. Here is a quick video of entering Disney property.
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    The gateway on World Drive has not been renovated yet. Looks like they were just starting it.
    Passing by the still under construction Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (Hotel complex)
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    The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is nearing completion.
    Passing by the Magic Kingdom parking entrance, which has been repainted since my last visit (which was December 2019).
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    Arrived at Bay Lake Tower and disembarked the bus at 8am.
    8:30am we are walking to the Magic Kingdom.
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    As you walk around Walt Disney World now there are markers all over the place. These were to space groups out for the crosswalk to the Magic Kingdom (and overflow for the security line).
    A Frame signs have grown in number since my last visit. Plenty of rules, warnings and other pieces of information. These four greet you before a temperature screening on your way to the Magic Kingdom.
    8:45am - First time in a Disney Park since March 5th for me. The Main Street Train Station is being renovated and has a printed scrim around it.
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    Mickey and the gang greeting us (and everyone else) in Town Square this morning.
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    Some guests paused to see them, many just kept moving into the park.
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    Main Street USA at 8:48am, official opening this morning is 9am.
    My first look at the new color scheme for Cinderella Castle.
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    Looking back toward Town Square.
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    In addition to wait times the info board has warnings and other rules.
    Reminders are posted throughout the park.
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    The PeopleMover was testing this morning. The reopening was pushed again so it will not be in operation this visit for me.
    The hub area was quiet this morning.
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    The view from Cinderella Castle
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    The facade of its a small world was recently renovated.
    Only a 10 minute wait for Peter Pan so we headed there first.
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    Most of the queue was open with markers. We learned quickly social distancing means shorter waits but longer hikes/more steps per attraction.
    Less than 15 minutes total time and we are back to where we started in Fantasyland.
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    Queues also feature a lot of plexiglass now.
    Next up, its a small world.
    From entering queue to sailing into the attractions was 8 minutes.
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    The signs near the end were showing some names of those onboard. About 1/3 our group showed up.
    Walking through Fantasyland a look at Be Our Guest.
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    The gift shop in Belle's Village was being renovated.
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    Some in the group visited the Little Mermaid. The attraction was a walk on but with the hike it took them about 15 minutes from when they left until they returned.
    Big Top Souvenirs was not open.
    Dumbo only had a 5 minute wait so my nephews went for a flight and I went to take a look at TRON.
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    The train tracks at the station are currently gone.
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    Canopy installation for the outdoor portion of the TRON attraction is moving along. The white structure is what will be the canopy. The darker colored steel are temporary supports to help them erect the structure.
    To the left the Main Show building looks complete and is sealed up for the time being.
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    Now a series of pictures taking a look a closer look at the work.
    Here you can see the support structure in place for the next sections of the canopy.
    The large bottom support is taking shape for the next section.
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    On the ground they are assembling the next portion that will be lifted into place.
    Off to the right a team is on a lift working on a section.
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    Panning back across the structure.
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    A closer look at the piece they preparing to lift on the ground.
    Where the track enters the building. They have sealed the opening for now.
    The track is covered to protect it during the canopy installation.
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    A closer look at the team working on the far right hand side of the project.
    Here you can see the support structure under the canopy.
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    A closer look at where the track enters the building.
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    A portion of the elevated walkway leading to the entrance is complete, but most of the walkways are not yet.
    Just left of the center of this picture you can see a support column that appears to be for a section of walkway.
    Another section of canopy structure staged in the area.
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    One more wider picture of the area.
    A closer look at that same portion.
    Visited Casey Jr. The water was turned off.
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    Heading out of the area and to our next attraction.
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    Next up the Tomorrowland Speedway. Posted wait was 5 minutes (oops on the picture)
    The line wrapped out of the queue and down the walkway. Also only two tracks were open. So we were a bit dubious of the posted time but wanted to ride so got in line.
    Turned out to be 15 minutes. I was in my car and ready to race at 11am.
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    Here is a video of much of my race. My focus was on taking a look at the TRON work from this vantage point.
    Now some still images from my race.
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    My race coming to an end.
    From the queue area.
    Walking through Tomorrowland at 11:22am on my way to meet my group for lunch.
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    Our table at Tomorrowland Terrace.
    My lunch view today.
    One section of the patio was a relaxation area, meaning a place you can go take your mask off.
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    Some wait times at 11:54am
    Spotted a trolley coming up Main Street so I held the group to see who was onboard.
    Video of the Main Street USA Street Car/Trolley passing by with some Winnie the Pooh characters onboard - Rabbit, Eeyore and Piglet.
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    Crossing Main Street on our way to the west side of the park.
    The fountain has been removed and a large walkway leading backstage on the west side now. Appears to be for another alternative guest overflow corridor.
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    Since my last visit the walkway from Sleepy Hollow to Fantasyland expansion has wrapped up.
    Cinderella Castle from Liberty Square.
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    The Hall of Presidents was open today, its last day before closing for renovation.
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    The Rivers of America were drained as renovation work was wrapping up. The river has been drained for several months. There are no walls, scrims or other barriers obstructed your view of the work.
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    The mill has been renovated as has some of the shoreline.
    Spotted a couple Country Bears on the balcony of their show building.
    And a Cavalcade coming.
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    Video of the Mickey and Friends Cavalcade in Frontierland.
    The cavalcade is led by a handful of dancers.
    Minnie Mouse and Pluto are on the front of the float. Mickey Mouse is in the center.
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    Minnie Mouse
    Mickey Mouse
    Donald Duck and Daisy Duck are on the back of the float.
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    Here is the Cavalcade passing through Liberty Square.
    Several trees appear to be recently planted around the Crystal Palace.
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    Main Street USA at 12:22pm.
    The Dapper Dans were performing from the Main Street Train Station.
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    A video clip of the Dapper Dans Finale.
    Just before 1pm we were exiting the Magic Kingdom. The markers on the ground are for the Monorail queue when needed.

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