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This page is to help you quickly jump through this picture set. Below you will see a listing of the pages and the captions on that page.

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    They were directing cars to the far lot again, I lucked out and got the garage
    The Holiday billboards are up
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    Since very few guests were being directed to the garage there were no lines at these ticket booths, the ones on the other side looked much more crowded.
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    No signs of Christmas in the Sunshine Plaza this year.
    Out on the Wharf some decorations on the end of the bridge but no where else.
    Out to the Pier to check on the progress. The large rig nearest the Fun Wheel was extended.
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    More concrete has been poured in the viewing area
    The forms for the stairs are being set up.
    The water level has been lowered slightly, the platform is resting on the supports again and not floating.
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    Not much visible progress on the swings.
    More equipment waiting to head out to the platform.
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    Nothing has been installed on the concrete foundations that were added right before it filled.
    A closer look a the rig that was extended
    Santa is now on the Pier.
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    Not sure what that is hanging off the tower, maybe a feed line for a pump?
    One of the Fun Wheel wheels was disengaged.
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    Looks like they were working under/around the platform in these floating things
    A closer look at the rig
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    Notice the ladder in the water to help them get in/out.
    A look over the fence at the swings.
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    A look over at Cars Land
    Concrete has been poured
    Looks like the Pumba lot was full
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    More rebar out at the Little Mermaid Site
    No real visible progress on the elevator tower
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    Painting has begun on the tower at the Disneyland Hotel
    Footers are going in for the supports
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    A meeting out in the viewing area. Also noticed more concrete is now in.
    A better shot of the soon to be stairs
    The fountain
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    Another Little Mermaid shot
    More cables going in.
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    Cars were still being sent toward Harbor using the back road.
    Out at Cars Land
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    A lift backstage. Looks like a new support on the Toy Story roof? Maybe for lights?
    More Mermaid shots.
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    The walkways are now becoming clear
    A worker hopped in the bay.
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    More equipment waiting to be installed (this was under the viewing area.
    No Christmas decorations in the Bay Area
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    Very few decorations in the Grizzle Rec Area
    Spotted these arrows on the ground, not sure what they are for or were for..
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    A look at the stroller building progress
    Not much visible over the wall
    Christmas has arrived at Disneyland
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    Still the 50 Magical Years sign.
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    This Main Street group was decked out and playing holiday favorites.
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    The line board around 2:20pm
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    Some walls up on the bridge leading to Carnation. Looks like it is being replaced.
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    Some of the tarps are down, you can now see Monstro again.
    The Reindeer Roundup and BBQ is open
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    Pluto out coloring with the kids.
    Santa was on a cocoa break
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    The recently resurfaced area is already showing signs of wear.
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    A quick stop by the Billies, they were doing their regular show.
    The Showboat Jubilee was just starting.
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    A healthy crowd along the riverbank waiting for the show
    River traffic was going during the show.
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    A couple wide shots of the Mark Twain during the show
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    No visible progress at the French Market
    While on the train we were stopped for quite a while in this area waiting for clearance into Toontown
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    The snack shack looks to be just about done
    The first parade of the season had started by the time I arrived there.. so I headed to Small World
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    The characters were out this year (last year they had not been installed yet).
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    The rain forest is now visible with its new location
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    The new US scene is decorated and visible (I was curious if this would happen or if they would go to the curtains like before)
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    The crowd following the parade
    Stopped by the Hungry Bear for dinner
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    The Holiday cups.
  • Page Number: 49
    The current guidemaps
    On the Disneyland time guide they have some flu tips.
    The inside ads.
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    A look at the DCA guide. The tree is in the correct spot, but the Golden State name is removed from the text area.
    Brer Bear out for pictures
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    And the Pooh gang
    The Mark Twain going by with the Jubilee Crew onboard
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    The large wreath that usually hangs over the entrance to NOS is not installed yet. The cables are in though.
    The Mark Twain returning (while on the back side of the Island those in the show have time to get pictures with the characters)
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    Once back at the dock they reverse their route back to NOS.
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    Louis peels off and heads through Frontierland and backstage
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    The Holiday popcorn containers
    The Flag Retreat
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    The tree lighting was at 5pm
    The line board a little after 5:00pm
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    Killing time waiting for the first snow fall at 5:30pm
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    Some shots from the show
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    The projections have returned to Small World
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    Walked through Toontown to see what was going on.
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    Donalds decorations were not lit.
    More tarps appeared to be down.
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    The lighted Holiday balloons
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    There were two bands for the preparade
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    Showtime..
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    Overall no major changes. I only noticed a couple..
    Namely no Genie this year.
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    And the addition of the Winnie the Pooh characters on sleds
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    Tigger was throwing snow at people
    One of the snowmen had a problem and stopped along the route
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    Another new addition
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    The snow person had the problem resolved then ran to catch back up to his group
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    After the parade headed back to Small World
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    Some shots from the 7:30 snow event.
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    Signs up for the crowd control
    Noticed this large light up thing for sale.. never saw anyone with one though.
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    The last display case in the lobby is now uncovered.
    One third looks at the upcoming Star Tours changes
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    The center third looks at recent additions
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    And the last third is the past
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    A couple shots of the items around the bench at the entrance to the Opera House
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    Some new ear options..
    Mickey and Minnie out for photos.
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    A couple shots from Believe and the snow fall now.
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    A look over at DCA.
    The Christmas lights in Downtown Disney.
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