Disneyland Resort Updates from May 25, 2018

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Started by checking in on the various projects around the parks. I have been MIA recently traveling to the Disney parks in Shanghai, Tokyo and Orlando. A video overview of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge site from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure

A closer look starting with the peaks on the left/north side.

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A closer look at the crew on the roof.

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This steel structure appears about the same too.

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A video overview of the new parking structure work.

Pictures of the site. More forms have been assembled and are staged.

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They have started to install the support columns. Here you can see a trench that has been dug and the first vertical columns being set up.

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A new set of kiosks are forming a pop up store for World of Disney while part of it it closed for remodeling. It is called World of Disney Too.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

On the way into the park today they were distributing Solo: A Star Wars Story buttons to mark opening day for the new film.

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As I stepped onto Main Street USA the Omnibus pulled up, so I boarded for a trip to the hub.

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A point of view video of my ride on the Disneyland Omnibus from Town Square to the hub.

A look at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge rock work from the Mark Twain top deck.

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Looks like Pirates of the Caribbean will receive FastPass once it reopens. New signage and scanners are now installed.

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In Adventureland work has begun on the Tropical Hideaway, which will be a new dining experience. Walls are up and demolition work is underway.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

The construction wall features several pieces of Jungle Cruise concept art.

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The facade around the parade gate by it’s a small world is moving along very slowly.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from Toon Town

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Mobile Ordering is being rolled out at the Disneyland Resort. It is available at 15 locations in the two parks. Here is a look at the Tomorrowland Terrace pick up windows. Four of ten were set up for Mobile Order Pick Up.

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Stopped by the Launch Bay to see if anything was going on for the launch of Solo. It was quiet inside with minimal waits for all four meet and greets.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

A quick glance at the Pier work as I walked quickly to catch the Pixarmonic Orchestra set.

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New Pixar Fest stickers at the Annual Passholder area…this set features Inside Out.

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The Fun Wheel transformation is moving along. The painting looks complete and they are starting to add the gondolas back. Each car features a different Pixar character.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

A look toward the games and store area.

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Signs for the new games are visible.

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The Poultry Palace taking shape.

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Another of the midway games.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

The walkway canopy has Pixar character cutouts on the supports now. Here is a look at them.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

The launch hill for the Incredicoaster.

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Inside you can just barely make out Dash.

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Some cactus were in bloom in Ornament Valley.

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There is an Incredibles 2 Sneak Peek at the Sunset Showcase Theater.

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Inside the lobby is this display with artwork.

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The preview is presented in 3D and uses some in theater effects. It is the first 10 minutes of the film.

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Spider Man and Loki stopped by the Black Panther Meet and Greet.

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The first part of the Naples Ristorante E Bar has opened. Construction walls have move to surround the original entrance.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

Here is the former entrance.

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The exterior painting looks to be wrapping up as this area prepares for the new dining establishments opening later this year.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, May 25, 2018

The new lights on the Incredicoaster tubes were on this evening.

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Back out to Paradise Park to check out the lights now that it is dark.

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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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