Pixar Fest continues . . . so now red, white & blue bunting this year.

This new abominable snowman plush is really cute. He’s at the little kiosk on the parade route near Matterhorn and Small World Mall. If you buy 2 they are $20 each.

Construction equipment is being moved, walls are rapidly being removed, queues painted, landscaping is going in, and the generally chaotic looking Pixar Pier will soon be orderly and open to guests . . . at least we hope so.

In the atrium of the Lamplight Lounge (former Avalon Cove), a most unusual lantern has appeared. It is affixed with sketch art of Pixar characters.

The new bandstand, which will host the Pixarmonic Orchestra, is also coming together . . .

And the former Mickey’s Fun Wheel, now to be called the Pixar Pal-A-Round is also complete with a new sign and yellow awning.

One area that looks like it might not make the deadline is Bing Bong’s candy shop. The facades have not been fully installed and there are still construction fences around the area.

There’s a lot to be done in the next 7 days.

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Rumors persist that World of Color is having technical difficulties. And although the show is still listed as returning this Friday, there are reports that those with dining packages have been offered refunds as the show may not be in operation this weekend.

Disney has revealed some concept art for the billboards of the boardwalk (located just past Adorable Snowman).

The Pixar Pier Promenade bandstand has been painted.

The new Pixar Ball water feature has been installed and an Imagineer was busy rolling it around and testing it. Like the one in Tomorrowland, the ball rides on a high-pressure jet of water which allows guests to spin it.

All of Pixar Pier has been closed to the public, including Knick’s Knacks and Adorable Snowman, while the final touches are put on the project. Construction walls have mostly been removed, the Pixar Pal-A-Round is testing, signage is being installed, paint is going up on the bandstand, the Pixar ball is rolling on a column of water, and the Lamplight Lounge is preparing for its first guests later this week. 

Just a few days ago it looked like the project wouldn’t be finished in time . . . and there’s obviously still a LOT of work to be done . . . it’s still a nailbiter, but it’s looking more promising by the day.

It’s the same ride it always was, but it now sports Pixar characters on the gondolas, has been painted blue, has a new name, has a new sign, and there’s also a larger yellow awning to help keep the queue shaded.

The new Pixar Ball water feature has been installed and an Imagineer was busy rolling it around and testing it. Like the one in Tomorrowland, the ball rides on a high-pressure jet of water which allows guests to spin it.

The Pixar Pier Promenade bandstand has been painted.

Construction walls are down around the Lamplight Lounge.

Disney has revealed some concept art for the billboards of the boardwalk (located just past Adorable Snowman).

Rumors persist that World of Color is having technical difficulties. And although the show is still listed as returning this Friday, there are reports that those with dining packages have been offered refunds as the show may not be in operation this weekend.

The “Pier” has been removed from the Golden Zephyr sign. It will likely be replaced by the word “Park” which is what this side of the Pier will be called when it’s done “Paradise Park.”

Will you be attending the Pixar Pier opening celebration party on Friday night? Willing to brave the crowds on Saturday? Or are you planning to wait?

With the Aladdin walls and tower now removed, it’s looking a lot more Tiki on the East side of Adventureland.

Some construction scrims have been added to the exit area of Jungle Cruise, including the upstairs queue. But this is just to keep us from taking photos. Nothing to see here  . . . move along.

A peek through the fence shows how quickly everything was gutted.

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