Disneyland Resort Updates – 3/18/16

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, March 18, 2016 taking a look at some of the ongoing projects around the parks.

Starting off at the Mickey and Friends parking structure taking a look at the Star Wars themed land clearing.

What used to be the berm with trees is now just dirt that is starting to be moved around.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016
The rock work from the old mine train has been saved but everything else appears to be gone.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The trees are cleared and you can see right into the park and the top of the cabin.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Up close from the queue there is no problem though. It is peak season because of spring break — which means $119 for a one-day/one-park ticket.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

First stop today, Disneyland. Scaffolding up behind the cofferdam.
Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

A closer look at the scaffolding and the cleared berm beyond it. The parking structure is much clearer in this picture.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The northern section of the Rivers of America is now dry. They have boxed up the trees that will be saved.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Looking back at the cofferdam

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Looking toward New Orleans Square.

That mass of guests is the queue for Pirates.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The Big Thunder trail and beyond it the cleared land for Star Wars.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Frozen has been retired and the Royal Theatre has Beauty and the Beast and Tangled once again.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Painting continues in Toontown

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016


New balloons for springtime feature Thumper.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Kylo Ren is part of the finale to the Jedi Training
Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Autopia repainting continues. Much of the scaffolding has been removed.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The Super Hero HQ is set to close April 2.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Walt and Mickey on this spring afternoon

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The braille map of the park has been updated. Luigis is now on it.

And Soarin’ no longer is “Over California”.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Work continues on the rumored DVC kiosk near the Blue Sky Cellar.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

a sneak peek for The Jungle Book has moved into the Bugs’ Life Theater

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters is officially open. There was a 40-minute wait posted today.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The cousins doing the Mambo. For more on the Rollickin’ Roadsters here is my report from the AP Preview a few weeks ago.
Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The Studio Store signage has returned.

Replacing the Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post. The merchandise is still almost all Frozen though.
Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016
Grizzly River Run has returned to operation… of course it was down when I walked by.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

The walls are down and the decking replaced here… the benches have yet to return though.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016
Paradise Pier as the sun is setting with spring blooms.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, March 18, 2016

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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