Disneyland Resort Construction Update — July 2018

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Despite the heat and the crowds, construction continues at the Disneyland Resort. A highly visible project is the addition to the Mickey and Friends parking structure, now moving rapidly forward. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is ongoing, with very few opportunities for the public to see what is going on behind the berms. Over at Disney California Adventure work is still being done on Pixar Pier, despite the fact that it has officially opened. In addition to these, a few smaller projects are also in the mix. They include Big Thunder Railroad, the Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland, preparation for the Marvel themed area that will replace Flik’s Fun Fair, and changes to Downtown Disney.

Parking Structure

Construction on the 6,500-space addition to the Mickey and Friends parking structure is moving swiftly.

 

Downtown Disney

Work in Downtown Disney is concentrated on Naples Ristorante, new food and drink venues coming to the north side, and a new color scheme for the entire area.

Naples Ristorante on the right
Construction walls are still up, although the restaurant is open
A new entrance is being added
Artists rendering of the completed project
The former Haagen-Dazs and Wetzel’s Pretzels are behind construction walls
The former Haagen-Dazs and Wetzel’s Pretzels are behind construction walls
The former Haagen-Dazs and Wetzel’s Pretzels are behind construction walls
Catal restaurant is prepared for repainting
Catal restaurant is prepared for repainting
Catal restaurant is prepared for repainting
New colors and new paint for Disney at Home and the Wonderground Gallery
New colors and new paint for Disney at Home and the Wonderground Gallery
New colors and new paint for Disney at Home and the Wonderground Gallery
New colors and new paint for Disney at Home and the Wonderground Gallery

The new color scheme can be seen on the north side of Downtown Disney

Disneyland Park

Work at Disneyland can be seen in Adventureland and Frontierland

The Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland
The Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland
The Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland
The Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland
The Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland

A temporary construction wall has appeared at the base of Tarzan’s Tree House

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is behind construction walls
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is behind construction walls
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is behind construction walls
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is behind construction walls
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is behind construction walls
Small details add to the ambience of Disneyland. The “Laod Bhang Co. Fireworks” mural is being replaced in Frontierland.
Small details add to the ambience of Disneyland. The “Laod Bhang Co. Fireworks” mural is being replaced in Frontierland.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction site. (And why are they planting trees backstage?)
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction site. (And why are they planting trees backstage?)
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction site. (And why are they planting trees backstage?)
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction site. (And why are they planting trees backstage?)

The view of Galaxy’s Edge from the first lift of the Matterhorn

Disney California Adventure

Pixar Pier is here (mostly) and Marvel is on the way.

An expanded construction wall has appeared around the former It’s Tough To Be a Bug theater
An expanded construction wall has appeared around the former It’s Tough To Be a Bug theater
An expanded construction wall has appeared around the former It’s Tough To Be a Bug theater
An expanded construction wall has appeared around the former It’s Tough To Be a Bug theater
An expanded construction wall has appeared around the former It’s Tough To Be a Bug theater
Blue tarps have been added to the barges for World of Color
Blue tarps have been added to the barges for World of Color
Blue tarps have been added to the barges for World of Color
Blue tarps have been added to the barges for World of Color
Work continues on Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Work continues on Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Work continues on Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Coming to Pixar Pier: Inside Out
Coming to Pixar Pier: Inside Out

That’s it for now but stay tuned for more updates from the Disneyland Resort.

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