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
  

  Some work going on in the Mickey and Friends Structure, this is on the Daisy Level.
  Annual Pass Holiday Ads at the Ticket Booths.
  The new planter are on the west side of the DCA entrance.
  

• Page Number: 2
  

  Looking across the Esplanade no rush to enter Disneyland this morning.
  We were heading to DCA though.
  A Red Car ready to start the day on Buena Vista Street.
  

• Page Number: 3
  

  Could not remember if I posted a picture of the tree in the Elysian Arcade, but unfortunately the doors were locked (it was before 8am and park opening still).
  First stop after picking up some Fastpasses for the Racers was Cars Land.
  And first attraction, the Flying Tires.
  

• Page Number: 4
  

  Some random pictures from the queue. Total time in line was just under half an hour.
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  Noticed they have put the un-used spin control handles back on, the tire stem does make it look a little more complete.
  A closer look. They are not functional in any way though. It is too bad that feature did not work as planned. Maybe someday they will find a solution.
  

• Page Number: 6
  

  Next up Maters
  

• Page Number: 7
  

  While waiting noticed the turn ground where the tractors whip around is showing some wear already.
  

• Page Number: 8
  

  This happened several weeks/months ago but I have not ridden since they added the extra padding on the sides.
  Walked through Flos and saw the gingerbread Mater.
  

• Page Number: 9
  

  The Racers were not racing yet this morning.
  Out on the Pier Donald was greeting guests near the Christmas tree.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  Paid a visit to Toy Story Midway Mania (about a half hour wait).
  Had an ok score for riding by myself, best in the the vehicle but still no where near the high scores.
  Walked by the shops and all looks the same as it has.
  

• Page Number: 11
  

  No wait at all for Little Mermaid.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  Next up stopped by a reception in Hollywood Land. A nice selection of treats were available.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  There were also some games, face painting, and tattoo tables set up.
  Donald and Daisy were available for pictures.
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  Random picture of the Mad T Party stage as I walked by.
  I had not noticed the Santa sign under Elias & Co.. it has been there but it actually stood out to me this time by.
  The tree across from Kingswell Camera that I could not get to earlier.
  

• Page Number: 15
  

  Back to Cars Land. Some new signs on the ropes in Flos.
  Time for the Racers.. I think this is only my second Fastpass for the attraction. Since I arrive so late in the day usually they are long gone.
  

• Page Number: 16
  

  The trees are showing some brown, not sure if it is the weather, stress, or what. Hopefully they pull through unlike those at GRR.
  

• Page Number: 17
  

  We stopped for a minute right before entering Luigis. So here is a picture of the neon signs inside.
  And Red right behind us.
  Noticed what appeared to be a lot of rubber on the track now.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  Did not catch it last trip, but the Fastpass sign has been changed to say Parts N Stuff. Great to see it back and updated.
  Route 66 was alive with activity as usual.
  Looked like Flos sign has been repaired.
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  The waits just before noon.
  Chip and Dale in Carthay Circle.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  Had a request for a couple pictures of Clarabelles exterior.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  A look inside, nice and quiet right now.
  Getting ready to make some Candy Canes.
  Random picture as I waited.
  

• Page Number: 22
  

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• Page Number: 24
  

  Here they were working on some smaller pieces that will provide the color.
  Working with the main section that will be white.
  At this point I had to go, hopefully next trip I can get some pictures of the rest of the process.
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  Still advertising Magical.
  Main Street is ready for the Candlelight season to begin. Should be interesting how it works running for 20 nights vs 2.
  

• Page Number: 26
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  Note due to the Candelight accessing the Main Street station is a challenge and the train stops running around 4pm for the evening.
  

• Page Number: 28
  

  Guests already staked out for the 5:30 show. Guessing they had been there since park opening.
  

• Page Number: 29
  

  The waits around 12:30pm
  Indy reopens next Saturday.
  The Jambalaya Jazz playing some Christmas songs today.
  

• Page Number: 30
  

  Jack and Sally were out for pictures.
  Stopped by the Haunted Mansion.
  A couple random pictures from this pass through.
  

• Page Number: 31
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  A holiday popcorn bucket.
  Working on the rocks along the Big Thunder Trail.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  Heard they did some bridge work last week.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  Due to the weather no animals out at the ranch.
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  Noticed a hidden Mickey in the snow flake while waiting for the Billies.
  A couple pictures of the Billies.
  They had a small glitch in the show. They could not find the sing a long cards.
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  Eventually they were found and the show saved.
  Three bears today.
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  Liverlips resting after the song.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  A check in on the Fantasy Faire work.
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  The waits around 3:10pm
  The skies cleared up slightly this afternoon. Actually spotted a little blue up there.
  

• Page Number: 40
  

  The new control booth at the Fantasyland Theater.
  Benny has returned.
  The Goofy Water is still being worked on.
  

• Page Number: 41
  

  A cruise through Small World Holiday was next on the agenda.
  One hula dancer short today.
  

• Page Number: 42
  

  Timing is everything... first picture the dancers had their backs to me.
  So I tried again.. and this time the reindeer turned to avoid me.
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  There was a problem with Santas float so he was traveling by fire truck this parade.
  

• Page Number: 44
  

  Spotted some Cadlelight merchandise. Here are the sweatshirts and t-shirts.
  As well as an ornament and mug.
  The waits around 4:10pm
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  A closer shot of the Racers track as I mentioned earlier there was a lot of what appears to be rubber on the track.
  The racers were not racing at this moment.
  Waiting for the lights to come on.
  

• Page Number: 46
  

  Showtime. This time almost everything worked as planned unlike last trip.
  During the lighting Flos has red and green lights on.
  Afterwards it returns to normal. Too bad, I thought the red and green were a nice touch.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

  Flos neon sign is all fixed.
  On my way to Disneyland caught the Buena Vista Street Tree Lighting (pictures and video in a previous update if you missed it).
  Waiting for the first Candlelight Ceremony of the season to kick off.
  

• Page Number: 48
  

  Noticed the bottom of the tree was out.
  Show time.
  

• Page Number: 49
  

  The start of the procession.
  Broke my own rule and took one flash picture... so you can see what it looks like.
  

• Page Number: 50
  

  For those not familiar with the event, the human Christmas tree is the Disney Cast Member choir. Made up of volunteers from the all around Southern California.
  

• Page Number: 51
  

  The guest narrator this evening was Dennis Haysbert (he was in the Unit as well as AllState Commercials).
  

• Page Number: 52
  

  A couple video clips from the ceremony including some of the narration, What Child is This and Silent Night. Note this was shot free hand with my DSLR camera so the zooming and panning are no where near smooth!
  Unfortunately he did not look up that often while reading so all my pictures look like this more or less.
  The Voices of Liberty are part of the show this year.
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  Another clip from the show, this one with my small video camera, enjoy mostly for the audio because the video is not that good.
  From where I was I could just barely see one of the trumpet players on the roof.
  A closer look
  

• Page Number: 54
  

  Another video clip.
  Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
  

• Page Number: 55
  

  A video clip of the Silent Night segment.
  

• Page Number: 56
  

  A wide shot of the area during Silent Night.
  As the show was wrapping up I made my way around to the City Hall side of the street.
  

• Page Number: 57
  

  Managed to get one nice shot showing where the trumpets are. The plan is next time I see the show to watch from this side.
  Headed back across the Esplanade to DCA.
  

• Page Number: 58
  

  Was waiting for the rest of my group to exit Soarin.
  The updated neon sign at night.
  

• Page Number: 59
  

  A closer look.
  Ornament Valley this evening.
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  The Fastpass Return line stretched back to Stanley
  Castmembers marked the line so guests would know.
  

• Page Number: 61
  

  It took us about 45 minutes to board.
  

• Page Number: 62
  

  One disadvantage of eyes that move/blink... I tend to get a lot of pictures like this.
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Santa Mater heading in after taking some pictures.
  The lights on Sarges were out this evening.
  A Red Car passing by.
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  Back to Disneyland on a quick mission (someone wanted a Dole Whip for the road).
  Cast Members were busy stacking the chairs from the Candlelight and clearing the street.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  A look down Main Street as I waited for the Dole Whip group to return.
  One last look at the Castle before heading out.
  On the City Hall side, plenty of cast members working on stacking the chairs here too.