Disneyland Resort Updates – 4/21/17

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, April 21, 2017.

A video overview of the Star Wars Construction site from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure

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Looking toward Critter Country forms are still up for the new railroad bridge.

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More steel being added to the large show building. It now extends out over half the basement/pit.

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The circular structure now appears to be a spiral perhaps, notice the left side higher than the right.

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The Downtown Disney banners have been updated to reflect the new end date, August 20th.

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A Canadian Anaheim Music Festival taking place in Stage 17 today and Saturday. A workshop was wrapping up when I stopped by.

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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! opens in about 5 weeks on May 27th. The exterior is receiving the finishing touches. Scaffolding is all removed now.

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A look at the entrance way.

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Ornament Valley this afternoon.

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Some cactus are starting to bloom in Ornament Valley.

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The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is hosting Earthweek activities.

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Nature play sets in the camp circle area.

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The Environmentality Art Challenge entries have been moved from the Opera House to this area.

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Cast Members hosting more activities.

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From Critter Country you can see the rail for the boats is being installed and the rock work is moving along on the north side of the Rivers of America.

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A closer look.

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The new bridge for the Disneyland Railroad over the walkway leading to Star Wars.

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In some of the planters of New Orleans Square some new statues have appeared over top of utility plates.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, April 21, 2017

Mary Poppins and the Pearly Band.

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The Castle Holiday Shoppe opened Thursday replacing the Castle Heraldry Shoppe in Fantasyland.

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A quick look around inside.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, April 21, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, April 21, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, April 21, 2017

The pools at the Grand Californian have been closed since early this year for a major refurbishment. The pool closest to the walkway looks close to reopening. The decking looks complete and it is filled.

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Returned to use a Toy Story FastPass and at 5:24pm this was the posted wait time and return window.

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Elena of Avalor photo opportunity in Paradise Gardens.

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Corn Dog Castle is closed for renovation. Paradise Garden Grill has a new menu featuring corn dogs and other fried items.

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Cars 3 merchandise in Sarges

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The Sunset Showcase Theater is hosting a Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales Sneak Peek.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, April 21, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, April 21, 2017

A display case houses some costumes and props. A little hard to get a good angle with guests waiting right in front.

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Captain Jack Sparrow Costume

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Carina Smyth costume worn by Kaya Scodelario

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A family of ducks out for a walk at Disneyland near Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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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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