Space Mountain Exit, Haunted Mansion, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Refurbishment, and The Start of Halloween Merchandise In This Weeks Disneyland Resort Visit

This morning, it was overcast and cool.  It was kind of nice after the warmer weather we have been having. But it wouldn't last all day as the sun would be coming out.  And when the sun comes out, so do the Guests... to the Parks


Gotta love 8 a.m. openings
I know shortly towards the end of August, with more Annual Passholders able to come back to visit the Parks before school starts, I wonder if it will still be this calm for an 8 a.m. opening of if it will be crowded


All appears quiet in this corner of Main Street


But that was a different story last night as we can see the silhouette of a construction worker working on the Main Street corridor




Last week, there were temporary ramps along the curb in front of the construction wall.

But you can see that they have removed them.  I wonder if it had anything to do with the possibility of being in the way way of the Parade performers


While everyone heads to Space Mountain, I head to the exit once again.

Guardians of the Galaxy (Original Score) - Tyler Bates  


The construction wall has been removed to reveal the entire area


We can see that this area has been pushed outward as the Cast Member backstage wall / curtain has been removed entirely

I like the amount of space this exit now has.


Cast Member still can get backstage by the side doors




Drinking fountains and restrooms




While walking towards Frontierland, I noticed some signs.
I'm ...  >.<  I'm trying to remember if these signs have always been here since the start of "Legends of Frontierland" or if these are latest decor additions










Jumping to Adventureland, sign placed outside announcing "Adventurers needed!"






A scroll of some of the greatest adventures


Let's see...I recognize
Lord Henry Mystic - Owner of Mystic Manor (Found in Hong Kong Disneyland) and a member of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers
Henry Jones - Now, is this senior (Sean Connery) or junior (Harrison Ford)?
Those are the two names that stick out
But what about Harrison Hightower III?












Some color blocking over at the off-centered window


The next day marks the 45th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland







So you decided to join us today, I see.
Well I hope enjoy your stay...
...permanently!


Sleeping on the job


Freaky!  Looks like he's looking right up at me


Oh my gosh! The one with the crown on sees me too


Who could murder a husband with a face like that...


...I guess she can




Why wasn't I invited to the party?


Going our way?


Rails


Rails


Stairs







Those kids to the right of the Peter Pan's Flight wait time sign are very observant
They noticed the Evil Queen on the second floor of Snow White's Scary Adventure, opening the window curtains


Waiting to board the pirate galleon for my trip to Neverland


And off we go!


Wait... I wanted to go to Neverland.
Not Neverland Ranch
....
Oh, that's the entrance to Disneyland

Wheeeee! I'm flying! I'm Flying!


Flying right over the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage lagoon






That's it boys, work on that track switch
Soon, you'll have to check to make sure it works as it should before filling the lagoon up with water





Whoa, what's that awful aroman?
I gotta get down now as the smell and flying is making me sick


Oh, it's the Tomorrowland Terrace


And the smell was coming from the breakfast selection
*GAG*


Oh look, it's Pumpkin Potts


"It's a Guest, it's a Guest
Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed
With dessert, He'll want tea and my dear, that's fine with me"


Halloween merchandise has begun to appear in the China Closet and at the Disney Showcase








And all my dreams will come true, right?










Ask school kids how many misspelled words are on this shirt and see the blank stares form on their faces

And how many would think it's a trick question and say "One ...Goofy?"
lol

Head out of Disneyland and over to Disney California Adventure








Some work taking place on the outside of the Disney Grand Californian Hotel








Duffy the Disney Bear now has a Series 1 Vinylmation


Sleeping Beauty vinylmation





That will conclude today's pictorial
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