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Raider Lost in the Parks

@tustinraider.bsky.social

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Explorer, Adventurer, LA Kings Fan, Theme Park Update Guy, Cosplayer, Propsmith, Comic Book Nerd, genuinely likes the Avatar films, Humorist, Satirist, etc.

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 3d

A look at the area that was recently dug out on Lower Lot, now used for HHN queuing instead of taking over The Mummy. Wyatt Sicks in green, and Jason Universe in blue. The projections on the wall are cool, but are mostly drowned out by the lights. #EmptyQueueProject @robyeodesign.com

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 3d

Some random #HHN2025 shots to darken your Tuesday:

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 9d

Nice to see the old Elsa animatronic being put to good use

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 10d

They actually had solid coffee, but unfortunately they had to compete with the nearby Starbucks.

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 10d

Yeah, I parked there. #BackToTheFutureDay

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 12d

‪Also, 🦩✅‬

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 12d

Fast ❌
Furious ❌
Hollywood ✅
Drift ❌

…But they’re making good progress

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 12d

Someone please tell me in what part of Wicked did a giant spaceship crash into a wall because I missed it somehow?

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

Between 1:30 and 3:00 I rode Mission: Breakout twice and Monsters After Dark once. Posted wait times were 30 minutes, then 60, then 50, but I waited around 25 minutes each time.

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

Apparently quite a few people besides me thought the Mickey statue that was backstage was creepy, because it’s been removed:

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

Storybookland and Casey Jr. progress. The scrims have been rolled up due to high winds in the forecast. The 4th pic is a view from the Matterhorn; unfortunately the zoom on my phone isn’t great.

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

‪JK, it was moved to the right a little, otherwise it’s pretty much the same setup. Phew!‬

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

Update: 😭

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

Now it’s settled at 30 minutes with the outdoor queue mostly empty (I just waited 20 on a posted 25). Rise of the Resistance had a delayed opening this morning which has a major effect on crowds here.

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

Someone broke the barbell photo op in Toontown:

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

‪Now it says 55 minutes and rising 😳‬

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

It’s only 8:15 and the Indiana Jones Adventure queue is already backed up past the Jungle Cruise. The wait time was raised to 45 minutes shortly after I took this.

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 14d

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 16d

Why yes, I do have an Ares-inspired suit. I applied this design myself to a repurposed moto helmet, using both illuminated and hand-cut reflective decals. No identity disc but I’m considering adding one. #TronAres #IFightForTheUsers

Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 17d

More photos of arguably the best-themed queue at this park:

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 17d

Next up is Jaguar! at Knott’s. A popular attraction, it is rare to see the station with nobody waiting to board. #EmptyQueueProject @robyeodesign.com

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Blast Points @blastpoints.bsky.social · 17d

Drew Struzan forever.

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 26d

My uneducated guess is that it went viral on TikTok.

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 26d

New-ish stroller parking signs outside “it’s a small world” at Disneyland feature what appears to be concept art for WDW. That Greek set piece appears both there and Tokyo Disneyland (pictured) but not at DL. #SignageSunday @jason.parkendium.com

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Raider Lost in the Parks @tustinraider.bsky.social · 26d

Do you know if this Mickey statue was ever displayed in a guest area? It was recently installed backstage behind Space Mountain. (Will also bring my telephoto lens next time for a better pic of that signpost.)

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