Disneyland Resort – 2/05/16

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, February 5, 2016. The big news this week is the Lunar New Year Celebration and APDays. As always you can view the full picture and video set on disneygeek.com

Before starting the pictures wanted thought I should note that Disney California Adventure turns 15 this week. The park officially opened on February 8, 2001. Here are some video clips I took from the Annual Passholder preview that was held on Feb 3, 2001 if you are interested.

For the month of February the Disneyland Resort is celebrating AP Days with special Annual Passholder Events throughout. Here are signs at the entrance of Disney Califronia Adventure.
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Each week will feature a different theme.

The button for this week.
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Inside Stage 17 a backdrop for this week’s theme.

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To the left free popcorn and water.

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A look at what you can pick up.

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The snow is gone but the rest of the Frozen set is still in place. In the front of the room was a meet and greet.

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Plenty of chairs to sit in and relax. My understanding is they show videos from time to time. I did not see a schedule.

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Today Jiminy Cricket was out for pictures.

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A preview of upcoming pins.

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There were also tables for coloring.

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Setting off into the park. Walked through Cars Land, no visible progress on Luigi’s.

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Lunar New Year is being celebrated in Paradise Gardens. This is the year of the Monkey.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

As you enter the area boards with some traditions and history of the celebration for different cultures.

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Chinese brush painting and calligraphy

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New Year Wishes

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Lantern arts and crafts

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Several carts with food for the event.

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Mulan and Mushu were greeting guests.

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The Happy Lunar New Year Processional occurs four times a day and features several performers and Mulan & Mushu.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

A video clip of the Dragon Dance.

A video clip of the ribbon dance.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

Video of the full Happy Lunar New Year Processional and performance.

Mickey and Minnie were out greeting guests.

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Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016


Seaside Souvenirs had t-shirts and envelopes for the celebration.

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The Blue Sky Cellar is also hosting AP Days.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

Some AP Days signage as you enter.

Inside the boards are still the same with the addition of an AP Days banner overhead.

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Tables for coloring near the video loop.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

Two sets of electrical outlets to plug devices into for charging.

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They had recipe cards here too.

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Buzz Lightyear was out on Paradise Pier
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Screamin’ was down again this week as I walked by.

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AP Days are being celebrated here with evening screenings in the Opera House.

Today Disneyland Goes to the World’s Fair

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The River Belle Terrace is closed for renovation and they are switching to table service. It reopens Wednesday.

They had the menu posted.
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The Rivers of America look about the same.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

The construction barriers leading up to the Hungry Bear Restaurant now feature Country Bear Artwork and some greenery.

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Woody was out in Frontierland.

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Work on the Autopia continues.

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More Autopia repainting and repair.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

Small World has returned to operation with its regular show.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016

I stopped by the Toontown Train Station. They have removed the rail from there leading off toward Frontierland.Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, February 5, 2016
Noticed fences have been installed on top of the block wall in the queue for the Haunted Mansion.

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Wrapped up my evening with Paint the Night.
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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, http://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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