A massive and intricate puzzle is coming together at Galaxy’s Edge. We catch a glimpse of some of those pieces from river’s edge. Join us as we take a look at projects all over Disneyland. Stephenie Pashkowski also joins us today and brings us lovely photos from the park. And be sure to read all the way to the monster at the end of this update.

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Let’s start with one of the smaller projects today.

Tomorrowland

Things are random again in Tomorrowland . . . at least they are at Star Tours, where the program is thankfully multi-destination once again.

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Artichokes of the future

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The Pixar Shorts Film Festival has taken over the Tomorrowland Theater. The shorts are the same ones that played at DCA earlier in the summer (DCA is showing three different shorts).  The day was very hot, so we ducked inside. The theater is decked out with all sorts of 4D effects from the old Honey I Shrunk the Audience attraction (mist, wind, and motion base), they were used sparingly in the Shorts Festival. Odd that they added this so late in Pixar Fest. But we wouldn’t mind rotating shorts (Disney, classic, Pixar) until Disney finalizes their Tomorrowland redo plans.

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Adventureland Projects

Tiki Room

As of today, Tiki Room is closed for refurbishment for an unspecified period of time. The facility is attached to the larger project next door at the former Aladdin’s Oasis, a new food court called the Tropical Hideaway.  Stephenie takes us inside. Let’s all sing like the birdies sing . . .

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Tropical Hideaway 

Things are getting more interesting at the Tropical Hideaway construction site.

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Peeping Brian takes us down the rabbit hole into a fantasy world of . . . um . . . I mean . . . just another ugly construction site.

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It looks as though an open area has been uncovered, which will likely look out upon the Jungle Cruise river.

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Pirates Fastpass

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the Pirates Fastpass situation. Still no change. For now.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction

During our journey around the Rivers of America to capture Star Wars land construction, we saw an interesting piece of the project being lifted into place. Let us know if you think it’s for the Millennium Falcon.

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I can’t begin to fathom the million little pieces that need to come together to build this giant new land.

You can’t help but notice the big crane from the river. Then suddenly it hoisted something up in the general area of the Millenium Falcon ride.

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From the Parking Structure you can see the back side of the galaxy.

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And a quick shot of Star Wars from Toon Toon

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Fantasyland

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Stephenie was able to see the Rapunzel show in the Royal Theater for the first time.

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Love these shots Steph captured of the castle bricks.

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There’s a bit of wear and tear behind the castle that hasn’t been addressed in quite some time.

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Aurora and Prince Phillip dance endlessly at the water fountains at the back of the castle. But there’s some damage
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A small decorative disk is missing from the center of the plaque behind the statue.
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The water fountains are discolored, which gives them an unclean look.

And while the castle roofs have been mostly fixed, the rooftops behind the castle still look rough.

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The blue is in pretty good shape, though bend and dinged in places. But the brown and pink roof behind it is falling apart in places with loose shingles and rotting wood.

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, Disneyland Update – A Million Little Pieces , Disneyland Update – A Million Little Pieces The Matterhorn is now down for an extended refurbishment.

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The waterfalls are off and the lagoons drained.

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Construction walls are up around part of the mountain.

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As in previous refurbishments, historical information is posted on the construction walls.

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How many of you are old enough to remember the huge star at the top of the mountain at Christmastime?

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Here’s something I hadn’t noticed before. There’s a hidden Nemo carved into a service box under the Monorail beam.

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Help Keep Critter Country Clean

The exit area of Splash Mountain has been repainted to encourage recycling and cleanliness.

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Have you seen the new film, Christopher Robin? The park handed out buttons on August 3rd for the release of the movie.

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Refurbishments

Matterhorn Bobsleds:  July 30 – TBD
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room: Aug. 6 – TBD
Haunted Mansion: Aug 20 – Sept 6th
Space Mountain: Sept 6th
Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey: Aug 27 – TBD

This and That

Steph stopped by Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln . . .

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If I ever miss The American Adventure I can just go here – @Disneybysteph
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This Lincoln looks like David Duchovny – @Disneybysteph

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Scott Attula sent some photos as well. If you ask nicely, he might just bring you a whole update soon.

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The Firehouse has been closed for refurbishment

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During both fireworks and Fantasmic, the Pirates queue is shortened to just one side of the ramps. It causes backup into New Orleans Square after the nightly shows.

, Disneyland Update – A Million Little Pieces , Disneyland Update – A Million Little Pieces , Disneyland Update – A Million Little Pieces , Disneyland Update – A Million Little PiecesAs the sun sets on this update we have one last surprise for you . . .

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MiceChat Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt VIP Event – Saturday, September 29th, 2018

MiceChat Knott’s Scary Farm VIP Event Tickets HERE

Join us in the fog-shrouded streets of Ghost Town for the MiceChat Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt 2018. We are once again working with the great folks of Knott’s Berry to bring you a magically scary event. Leave the real world behind and enter a dream-land of spooky fun with fellow MiceChat readers.

This just in . . . this year’s panel discussion will feature animatronic and haunt superstars Garner Holt and Bill Butler (of Garner Holt Productions). We’ll also be joined by Jeff Tucker (Knott’s Entertainment Supervisor, creative, and writer of the Hanging), and John Waite (one of the godfathers of the original theme park haunts). An epic way to launch your haunt!!!

Our VIP event is the ultimate way to experience Knott’s Scary Farm:

  • Admission into Knott’s Scary Farm
  • Meet and greet with maze designers
  • Backstage tour of a new maze before the event
  • MiceChat panel discussion with legends and creatives
  • All you can eat Private Pre-scare Boo-fet dinner
  • Early entry into Haunt
  • Unlimited front of the line access to all mazes
  • Front of line for Fastlane rides
  • A bone-chilling night of MiceChat fun

Have you always wanted to go to the haunt but you were too afraid? Join 150 of your fellow readers who will help keep you safe from the monsters. Not afraid? Help Dusty lead the way through the fog!

Act fast folks, nearly half of the tickets are already spoken for and prices must go up on August 15th.

Get your tickets now before they disappear!

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Dusty is the founder and CEO of MiceChat.com. When he's not visiting theme parks and writing, editing or speaking about Disney and theme parks worldwide, Dusty is involved in multiple Disney related projects and charities. He helped save and restore the charming Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago, launched the Dick Van Dyke Foundation, and is the curator of Walt Disney's historic 1930's estate in Hollywood. If you've got news or photos to share with the MiceChat community, or would like to book Dusty for an upcoming event, please contact [email protected]
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