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.

• Page Number: 1
  

  The Tram stop signs have gone back to the same as last year for the two parks promotion.
  

• Page Number: 2
  

  So have the Downtown Disney banners.
  Walls have gone up and the California letters are now gone in front of DCA as the new entrance work is underway.
  You enter on the left (East) and exit on the right (West) side.
  

• Page Number: 3
  

  A look at the characters on the walls.
  

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• Page Number: 8
  

  There is also some concept art to show you what is coming (plus some giant signs to guide you to the entrance.
  A sign to let you know that DCA is open behind the walls.
  

• Page Number: 9
  

  Looking back across the way at Disneyland.
  They have set up a rope line to funnel you to the entrance. This seemed to be working very smoothly on Friday.
  You work your way around past the Lost and Found and Guest Relations.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  As you round the corner they had all the available turn styles open and a CM to direct you to one.
  The large gates have been removed as have the banners.
  

• Page Number: 11
  

  Inside not much has changed.
  The Christmas decorations are gone.
  Looking back to the area between the entrance and exit a sign to wish you goodbye.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  The entrance.
  The exit
  Moving on lots of dirt moving around but no other visible progress. The walls have been expanded out.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  All the light posts and parade lights (except that one) have been removed in preparation for the walls being expanded even further out.
  The walls have expanded out this direction to include most of the old parade route.
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  A look toward the farm area.
  New signage on the walls. Advertising the new merchants for Buena Vista Street.
  As well as some classic character shots.
  

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• Page Number: 17
  

  A closer look at some of the ads.
  

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• Page Number: 20
  

  The walls extend all the way to the emergency exit for Tough to Be a Bug
  Moving on toward Cars Land.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  The mesh is starting to be installed for the Cadillac Range
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  Notice the workers scattered about, that will help convey the size of these structures.
  In the foreground is Flos.
  More of the buildings are taking shape.
  

• Page Number: 23
  

  GRR is down for rehab so the tide pool or whatever you want to call it is full.
  Looks like the rock painting is moving along.
  A speaker cover is gone.
  

• Page Number: 24
  

  The rocks overlooking the Wharf.
  Back to the Mermaid work. Scaffolding going up in the foreground so it looks like that tower is going to be enclosed soon.
  The side facing the Bay Area restrooms.
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  I mentioned GRR is down for its annual work. The lift hill has some tarps up.
  Work on the load/unload turn table.
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  The entrance is covered too.
  The Miner 49ers
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  Back to Mermaid.
  Hard to tell much with the cover.
  

• Page Number: 28
  

  Looks like the glass is going in.
  Disney Channel Rocks was going on.
  It sounded like they were using a pre-recorded track for the High School Musical number (I was not paying that much attention as I was trying to figure out how to get a good shot of the fountains which I did not...)
  

• Page Number: 29
  

  No line for Duffy.
  No other Meet and Greet. Wonder if Mickey will be returning.
  

• Page Number: 30
  

  They were lowing the WoC platform since the show was over (great to see them all submerged when not in use).
  A spin on the Fun Wheel.
  Looks like they have burried the pipe/conduit in the old farm area.
  

• Page Number: 31
  

  An overview of Cars Land.
  3 Cones are now up.
  A closer look.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  Panning to the right.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  The track looks about the same for the Racers. But the rockwork is moving along.
  The Flying tires area.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  Work is moving along at enclosing the Racers show building.
  The roof has supplies stacked up and ready to be installed.
  Cleaning up after the last show (still seems like they should have a show later than 1pm).
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  A closer shot of the archway behind the Wharf.
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  No visible progress on the Maliboomer removal in weeks now.
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  Moving over to the new dining area work. The new Boardwalk Pizza facade is taking shape.
  And inside looks like they are getting ready to pour the floor.
  Panning right they have started to bring in the trees for the garden seating area.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  A closer look
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  Not much visible progress on the old burger building
  Over to the Mermaid work, noticed the trim pieces are still on the roof waiting to be installed.
  

• Page Number: 40
  

  A wider shot of the Mermaid work.
  The Maliboomer again.
  A wide shot of the dining area work
  

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  A random shot over toward the Backlot. This looks to be more open than before.
  Back on the ground.
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  Cleaning and doing prep work for the transformation to Goofys Sky School
  A couple shots from the Swings
  

• Page Number: 44
  

  A better shot of the power washing.
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  Mermaid from the ground.
  Still working on packing up.
  A couple shots from the Zephyr
  

• Page Number: 46
  

  Not sure why I have a mental block about keeping the camera level while in flight.. someday..
  Spotted a hidden Mickey. Great to see the details emerging.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

  The rocks over the Wharf
  A couple more shots from the Blue Sky Cellar area.
  

• Page Number: 48
  

• Page Number: 49
  

  Heading into Fliks. The Christmas decorations are still up.
  Wonder if they will do anything with the power pole sight line issue here.. now that there is a permanent walkway it sticks out between the trees.
  

• Page Number: 50
  

  Playhouse Disneys facade is being worked on and soon the show will close to be tweaked.
  Had a request for some shots of the projectors for ElecTRONica.
  

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  The stroller parking and queue for Playhouse Disney are a bit cramped with the construction.
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  Goofy out for pictures
  Some more GRR shots.
  

• Page Number: 54
  

  Looks like some painting going on.
  

• Page Number: 55
  

  The Grand CA is back to normal, no more decorations.
  If anyone was curious the current pricing in the hotel lot.
  Work on the Wonder tower is moving along.
  

• Page Number: 56
  

  Mattresses heading in.
  

• Page Number: 57
  

  The walls have been pushed out as they redo the walkways.
  So you have to walk around now.
  

• Page Number: 58
  

  Quite a bit of work going on as the new pool is slated to open this summer.
  The building is receiving a new exterior.
  

• Page Number: 59
  

  Here you can see where the walls cut off the walkway.
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  At least you can still get to the restrooms and see the work..
  The large structure the crane was moving. Looks to be a retaining wall.
  Panning to the right.
  

• Page Number: 61
  

  They are installing a work lift on the side of the lobby tower.
  

• Page Number: 62
  

  The new pool structures taking shape.
  A closer look
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Goofys Kitchen is closed.
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  The DD tree is still up.
  Wonder if this road which is now basically a fire lane only will ever get tweaked.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  Some shots from the Monorail of the entrance work.
  

• Page Number: 66
  

  I had my own car for the ride from Disneyland back to the hotel (then two people joined me for the return leg to the park).
  

• Page Number: 67
  

  A look at the former Sunshine Plaza. Here you can get a better feel for how the walls are currently set up.
  The left side.
  The right side.
  

• Page Number: 68
  

  Back to Downtown Disney again...
  Tried for a closer shot on the way back, only one of interest was this one.
  In Tomorrowland... Kodak no longer sponsors Captain EO (I believe this happened a while ago).
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  The skies finally cleared... the Castle has most of the lighting removed, just the snow remaining. I think the snow should stay for more of the winter season.
  No parades today, but the cars and bus were running.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  The wait times around 3:20pm
  In Adventureland more work.
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  NOS is still decorated.
  The Haunted Mansion is being converted back to the regular show. The exterior looks done already.
  Critter Country is back to normal. Also notice no line for Pooh.. as is normal.
  

• Page Number: 72
  

  Walked through the Hungry Bear
  Surprised they are still using the Celebrate cups.
  

• Page Number: 73
  

  The current menu if you were interested.
  Woody and Jessie on the Big Thunder Trail.
  

• Page Number: 74
  

  The Ranch is closed as it is converted back to its regular show.
  The dining area is open.
  And was not busy this afternoon.
  

• Page Number: 75
  

  The Village Haus is closed again, but the tables and chairs are available.
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  Small World Holiday is still going, the line seemed to be 10-15 min every time I walked by.
  Toontown is still decorated too.
  

• Page Number: 77
  

  The menus..
  

• Page Number: 78
  

  Wow a long line for Minnie
  While walking back encountered a band. No parade but they still had a band.
  Then a second...
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  This second one had a full color guard.
  As soon as it passed the streets filled again.
  Then a third one came.
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  The waits around 4:15pm
  Some painting on Main Street.
  Working on the facade here.
  

• Page Number: 81
  

  The store is still open for business though.
  Some painting around the firehouse
  Another band... four in a row..
  

• Page Number: 82
  

  Work going on where the Pop Corn cart normally is. Guessing more sinks being installed.
  Same on the other side. (Bet Disney is loving the new state law/regulation that is requiring these to be installed everywhere).
  

• Page Number: 83
  

  Ariel out waiting to greet guests.
  

• Page Number: 84
  

  The snow machines are all gone for the year.
  Stopped by Plaza Gardens and listened to a few songs from he Martin Music Center Accordion Orchestra from Fullerton California.
  

• Page Number: 85
  

  A video clip from Sleigh Ride.
  The Flag Retreat
  Heading back to DCA saw an opening so snapped this wide shot.
  

• Page Number: 86
  

  A better shot of the entrance area.
  

• Page Number: 87
  

  Here you can see the walls are pushed right up against the queue for Playhouse Disney.
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  The finale to the Dance Crew show.
  Hmm.. wonder if a guest did this or if the CMs were not paying attention. Would help if the arrow pointed to the door.
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  Back to Disneyland
  The Billys...
  Some Small World Holiday shots.
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  Noticed a section of lights out.
  

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• Page Number: 93
  

  Was given a couple lenses for the video camera for Christmas so here is a test run of a fish eye lens through the finale of Small World Holiday.
  

• Page Number: 94
  

  No projection show after the quarter hour. Guess that stopped after the holidays.
  

• Page Number: 95
  

  Some random Castle shots as I goofed around with the camera settings and flash.
  

• Page Number: 96
  

• Page Number: 97
  

  Wrong poster up.. Remember is running now.
  Back to DCA.
  

• Page Number: 98
  

  Some lights were on inside the Mermaid building.
  

• Page Number: 99
  

  The LEDs on the Fun Wheel seem to be back in working order.
  Over to ElecTRONica
  

• Page Number: 100
  

  Some Laser Man shots.
  

• Page Number: 101
  

• Page Number: 102
  

  Some of the lights in Fliks were out.
  Over to Disneyland for Fantasmic
  

• Page Number: 103
  

  And to wrap up the evening a ride on the Jungle Cruise
  

• Page Number: 104
  

  The current guidemaps.
  The ads inside
  

• Page Number: 105
  

  A look inside the DCA one as they keep removing things..