Disneyland Construction Update: July 20, 2016

Work has been moving quickly since our last construction update. The project is on schedule and, according to some, even ahead of schedule. (The lack of the predicted El Nino weather conditions was a big help in the spring.) Earth moving and grading is largely done, and actual construction has begun. Some of the work is hard to see and some needs explanation. These photos were taken between late June and mid-July:

First, here's a new aerial photo of the resort from Blog Mickey:

And here's a side by side comparison to what it was:

Earthmovers were still very much in evidence in late June:

The former location of pony farm is now buried under a giant mound of dirt:

Small concrete structure appears to be a pump vault for a water feature along the re-routed Rivers of America:

Diners in the upper area of the Hungry Bear are closer to the action than they may realize:

Different specialized vehicles began arriving in early July:

A section of backstage road is being used to stage equipment:

Toontown is just visible through the piles of dirt:

The first substantial construction started in early July next to the backstage of the Fantasyland Theater:

Two separate concrete structures that appear to be pump vaults can be seen:

Work is being done directly behind the berm that once separated Fantasyland from Frontierland:

Winston Road gate, once a major backstage entrance, no longer gives access:

Here's a short video to give you a better look at the work being done:

See more Disneyland construction on Page 2:

July 6 panorama shows the scope of the project:

Work continues on the wall structure near the Fantasyland Theater:

Within days major and minor changes can be seen:

The wall next to the Fantasyland Theater is being fitted with rebar in preparation for concrete work:

Another wall has appeared closer to Big Thunder Mountain:

A substantial wooden framed structure marks the location of more concrete work:

Backstage access still passes through the site; this is a horse trailer headed toward Main Street:

Mid-July panorama:

Construction vehicles parked on the street are dwarfed by the massive mound of dirt inside the project:

Winston Road gate has been demolished, and trees are being removed:

It appears that preparation work is being done to move the access road to the outer perimeter of the project:

The demolition of the warehouse and office building on Manchester Avenue, east of Harbor Boulevard, is continuing:

That's it for now — we'll bring you more updates from the Disneyland Resort as they happen.