Disneyland Resort Updates – 8/26/16

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, August 26, 2016.

A quick video look at the Star Wars Construction site from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.

An overview of the site

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Closer to Fantasyland the retaining wall is slowly taking shape with more wood being inserted between the steel i-beams.

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In the distance notice trucks working on the old Skyway hill. In the center of the site it looks like a maze of walls right now as the retaining walls, Fantasmic marina, and river all continue to take shape.

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Excavation work for what looks to be one of the show buildings is underway.
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World of Disney rolled out Halloween merchandise.

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Some renovation work on the west side of the Main Street Train Station

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Main Street USA this picture perfect afternoon.

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Work continues on the Market House

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The Shooting Exposition has re-opened.

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No real visible changes jumped out to me.

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The Columbia has moved again since my last visit. It is no longer docked on the island. The dock is still out, though.

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The Columbia is back in the harbor. Note the top of the masts and a fair amount of rigging is gone.

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The Haunted Mansion is closed for the annual transformation as Jack decks the halls.

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Walls now extend all the way to the Hungry Bear ramp. You cannot access the lower level from this area.

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You now enter using a temporary walkway that is over the small stream area. You enter to the right of the Winnie the Pooh entrance.

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Looking toward the Haunted Mansion from the top of Tarzan’s Treehouse

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Gaston was admiring his reflection in the windows of Fantasyland

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Exterior renovation work is underway on Peter Pan. .

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Captain Hook was out at the old motor boat dock.

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Halloween merchandise is out on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure.

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Stopped by the Disneyland Flag Retreat and this evening they were honoring members of the 9th & 10th Cavalry, the Buffalo Soldiers, who are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. Several members were on hand as well as other veterans for the ceremony.

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The Disneyland Band has resumed the Flag Retreat duties now that the College Band has ended its season.

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After the ceremony members of the Disneyland Security Honor Detail came back out to present the Buffalo Soldiers with Challenge Coins.

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Then they all gathered for group pictures.

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Hopped back to DCA for a sunset race on Radiator Springs Racers

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Tower Gifts has Halloween Merchandise too.

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The Pete’s Dragon preview has ended so nothing is showing in the Sunset Showcase Theater.

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Goofy trying to hitch a ride with 5 & Dime

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Elias & Co Halloween window.

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Some Halloween Merchandise in the Five and Dime

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This little sorcerer making his way up Main Street USA drew a lot of attention.

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Decided to continue the nautical theme this visit was taking on and go for a Jungle Cruise. (Plus it was only a two boat wait).

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Found another cruise to take.. .Small World was only a 5 minute wait.

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Tomorrowland was not bad for a Friday night at 8:15pm

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Found a spot for Paint the Night near Coke Corner.

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Mike on the back of the float

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Hope you enjoyed this highlight tour of the Disneyland Resort. For additional photos and details from this trip you can check out the full Disneyland Update I posted on my site, https://disneygeek.com Also be sure to follow me on twitter @disneygeekcom for pictures from the parks.

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Jason is a guest contributor from disneygeek.com sharing pictures, thoughts and observations from his Disney travels with a west coast focus. He has been posting Disney-related content to his site since 1994. He has visited all 12 Disney theme parks over the years plus has had many other Disney adventures. He is a programmer by trade, and has helped with several projects here on AllEars.net over the years.

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