While work continues on Star Wars Land, changes now are more subtle despite all the activity at the site. However, the unexpected opening of the Big Thunder Trail offered some new perspectives on the work being done on the Frontierland side of the site, particularly on the Disneyland Railroad right-of-way.
The trail was opened in response to the crowds that have filled Disneyland during the final weeks of the holiday season.
Holiday guests found the gates open to a temporary Big Thunder Trail
The trail passes over the bridge and past new rockwork
Overhang carries the new right-of-way for the Disneyland Railroad
Even before painting the carved concrete looks authentic
Old tunnel and lagoon remain, complete with jumping fish
And here’s a look at the construction from a distance:
The Star Wars Land site remained very busy at mid-month
Hard to believe that the area looked like this just a year ago in December, 2015
Cranes continue to dominate the work site
Concrete walls define new right-of-way for Disneyland Railroad
A new warehouse looks about finished, with temporary office trailers adjacent
We’ll have more updates from the Disneyland Resort in a separate piece very soon.