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  We arrived to a cool and overcast morning. Walked over from Harbor Blvd which I had not done in quite a while.
  Last year the entrance sign was changed. I do not think I have posted/taken a picture from street level.
  In the shuttle stop area looks like some repaving/roadwork going on at the end turn around area for the center lane.
  

• Page Number: 2
  

  While in line to get into the park spotted this sign on the fence.
  They are changing the alcohol license for Club 33 to be under the parks umbrella.
  Had some time to kill while waiting for others so a quick look over at Buena Vista Street work (more pictures later once the park opens).
  

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  Looks like the framing has finished up for a couple of the facades and they are putting the walls up (guess it is sheet rock.. not sure the proper term?) and wood for the roof.
  Out front most of the La Brea Bakery is behind walls. A small outdoor seating area near World of Disney is not and is open. As well as their cart out front. I read they are expanding the bakery, but have seen no real details. Wonder if they will take this chance to redo the wall too since it was originally designed before the security tents went in.
  DCA opens in a couple hours.
  

• Page Number: 4
  

  Coke had an event going on in Frontierland. Looked to be a breakfast (a couple of pictures later) for some sort of contest winners.
  This is the last weekend to celebrate Christmas this year.
  The West side of the street from Carnation Cafe to Coke Corner is closed for renovation.
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  This include the Gibson Girl (do not fear you can still buy some ice cream across the street at the Main Street Cone Shop.
  Since most of the work will be interior reconfigurations the exterior walls are at a minimum right now.
  

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  The big news of the weekend is the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe is now open.
  

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  The Mary Poppins references are subtle.
  

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  When you step in the door you have a choice, left or right.. both are the same.
  A look around..
  

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  The lights...
  

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  I choose to the right by the way (random choice).
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  A closer look.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  Each side had a different display case.
  Almost there.
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  A look at the menu.
  Now a peek into the bakery choices..
  

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  The woodwork by the cash registers.
  

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  A closer look at the iron work.
  Some interesting tile work on the floor.
  

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  I exited out to the opposite side to check out what was in that display case.
  The cases were above these counters.
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  One last look back before heading out. The bakery was crowded so I did not want to linger too long taking pictures and disrupting the line..
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  The wait times are always great right at park opening!
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  Caught the first Toy Soldier Jam of the morning.
  I took a video last trip if anyone was interested in seeing it visit the 12/23 update or my youtube channel.
  The sign on the right looks like it is in need of some work.. you could barely read it.
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  The Churro cart in Frontierland has some minor decorations and a special offering as part of the The Kings Day Celebration.
  

• Page Number: 23
  

  Zocalo Park and the restaurant were celebrating Dia De Reyes (Three Kinds Day) this weekend.
  The celebration was from 10am to 6pm Friday to Sunday. So it had not yet started today.
  

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  This morning in the Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante there was a breakfast for the Coke event.
  Their centerpieces.
  

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  A face painting area.
  

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  I will return later once the festivities are underway.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  They are working on the Toontown Station.
  The temporary store in the courtyard is gone already.
  Wait times around 9:10am
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  Headed over to DCA next. The framing of the Buena Vista Street facades is moving along.
  Looking down the parade route, the Cars Meet and Greet is gone.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  Read that they are expecting some walls in this area soon for some parade route work.
  The painting is moving slowly on the rock face that overlooks the Pier.
  My Toy Story score.. about average for me.. (the 216K one is mine)
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  But still not even good enough for the opening hour and 1/3 the months best...
  Moving on to the Pier they have started to work on the facades of the shops.
  The clown has been removed and the awnings (more shots after the Fun Wheel)
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  Here you can see the painting progress on the rock wall.
  The other side just continues to look more impressive every time... even in the overcast light..
  A closer look over toward the tires. Looks like the lights are strung now above the attraction as well as to the tire tower.
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  Slowly painting the base of the radiator cap.
  Guess there is no ride testing going on this morning.. a worker on the track working on the rock work. Also noticed only a few more stories of scaffolding to remove on the far wall.
  

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  A nice forest has grown between Flos and the archway for the Wharf entrance.
  All the cones are now covered. Looks like the last two have caught up to the first three.
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  Looks like a fence/wall going in behind the cones but cannot tell much else from this angle/distance.
  With the Cars Meet and Greet gone you get a clear shot into Maters. Looks like the interior fence is done and the perimeter one is taking shape.
  The concrete work appears to be complete on the rock face overlooking the Pier.
  

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  The crane looks to be working on the back side of the rocks.
  

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  It appears the right couple cones have had stucco or concrete applied to the outside.
  The court house exterior looks complete.
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  Noticed in the background the Pixar Pals units being moved and readied for the day.
  Back on the ground a look at the scaffolding going up around the shops.
  So far the clown and awnings have been removed.
  

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  Took a couple pictures of the signage since I am assuming this will be gone soon.
  

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  The ATM has been moved out so it is still accessible during the work.
  

• Page Number: 48
  

  Time to check out the Carthay progress.
  Almost all of the tarps and scaffolding are down.
  

• Page Number: 49
  

  This is the right hand side (that overlooks the pump house)
  Across the way not a lot of visible progress on the candy store.
  The facade over where the train used to be is framed and has the exterior wall up already.
  

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  (FYI I know about the large dust/dirt spec... somehow missed it while in the park so it is on all pictures with this lens the rest of the day).
  The Elias and Company entrance.
  

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  Back to the Carthay. This is the side overlooking Disney Jr.
  

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  Circled around through Bugs and out to the Wharf. Sarges looks ready for its exterior finish.
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  Stopped by the bread tour for a quick sample and to show someone who had not been through the tour.
  Here you can see the different wall where the Cars Meet and Greet used to be.
  With it gone its easier to see down the street.
  

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  The lights are now strung above Maters.
  

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  Stopped by to see Aladdin.
  

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  Did not notice it the first time by, but they have started to put the tile roof on the Carthay.
  A closer look.
  

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  Notice the trees in the foreground too as they are finishing up the ground level area around the building. Wonder if the walls will come down to open up the area as they move their focus to the inside.
  Through the tarp you can see the iron work over the entrance.
  

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  All the scaffolding on the back side is down too and you can see the emergency exit staircase and back wall.
  

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  On the way out a look at some of the 2012 merchandise.
  The back side of the facade over the restrooms.
  

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  Returned to Disneyland and stopped by the Three Kings Day Celebration. Inside Rancho Del Zocalo they had a special dessert.
  As well as some other holiday offerings.
  

• Page Number: 62
  

  Of course when I walked by nothing was out...
  A look at the dessert.
  Outside the park was packed for one of the Mariachi Divas sets.
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Looks like another group of performers, but I could not tell what they were doing, maybe just dancing?
  As the set was winding down the Three Caballeros came out for pictures. Here was the cast member who was with them.
  

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  Moved around the other side of the park to get a better shot (and to get out of the way of the characters)
  From this side it was just as crowded.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  The line for the characters stretched back to the shooting arcade.
  Noticed a sign out front of the Golden Horseshoe advertising ice cream. Guess since Main Street is closed people did not know?
  The waits just before 3pm
  

• Page Number: 66
  

  Stopped by the Haunted Mansion for one last ride before it is switched back to the regular show.
  Passed by the Three Kings event again and this time some dancers were out front.
  And Mickey and Minnie were out for pictures.
  

• Page Number: 67
  

  Moved on to the ranch and Mr. and Mrs. Claus were out for pictures.
  

• Page Number: 68
  

  An interesting way to scratch your head.
  Walls up around the Toontown Station and it is under wraps. Guessing it is painting and regular maintenance.
  The trains are still running normally, just not stopping here.
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  The Matterhorn goes down for several months of work after the weekend. The current bobsleds will be retired. The new ones have individual lap bars.
  One last look at the castle decked out for the season. Guessing it will be back to normal by my next visit.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  Was going to take another pass through the Bakery but the line stretched down the walkway (a little hard to tell in this picture) so I moved on.
  The current menu at the Main Street Cone Shop, which had a long line too since the Gibson Girl is closed.
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  Over to DCA. Noticed red lights on range..
  And a green one.
  To close with a shot of the Bakery. Here you can see where the walls currently stop. The outdoor seating area is open for business.