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  Arrived at the Disneyland Resort before park opening Friday. A look at a World of Disney window as I walked from the tram to the park.
  First stop today Disney California Adventure. I was in the park just after 8:30am, it did not open until 9:00am so had some time to roam around Buena Vista Street.
  

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  A Red Car Trolley was parked out on the street for pictures.
  Some treats at Trolley Treats
  The crowd gathering for the rope drop, most looked to be heading toward the FastPass distribution for the Racers.
  

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  Snow Flake lights around Carthay Circle and up the parade route.
  

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  Walked through Condor Flats. Soarin was open, with a 10 minute posted wait, no signs of a line yet.
  All is quiet in Condor Flats
  

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  After the park opened grabbed a FastPass for World of Color Winter Dreams then returned to Buena Vista Street.
  Made my way over to Disneyland. The Christmas tree and Garland are both up this week.
  

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  Main Street was alive with activity. Cars, people, horses all moving about.
  Jingle Bells on the horses for the season.
  

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  The sky looked threatening.. it drizzled on the drive to the park, but no rain the entire day.
  Had someone with me who had not been on Alice since it reopened. So first stop (after seeing a 40 min wait already for Peter Pan) was Alice.
  Returned to Fantasyland and paid a visit to Snow Whites Scary Adventures.
  

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  No wait this morning.
  Awaiting my mine car.
  

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  A video of my ride through. Rumor is all the classic dark rides will receive some updates for the parks 60th next year.
  Next up Pinocchios Daring Journey
  

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  A video of my trip on Pinocchios Daring Journey.
  Walked through the Fantasy Faire on my way to Adventureland.
  The faire has its Christmas garlands up.
  

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  A Holiday Special from Maurice
  Frontierland was quiet as I passed through.
  The Jingle Cruise has returned for its second year.
  

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  Signs up in the queue explaining the reason for all the jingle in the attraction.
  Classic Holiday cards in the office window.
  The boats are renamed for the season, thanks to the skippers.
  

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  Looking up river this year there are more decorations. Here you can see garlands in the jungle.
  

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  Another sign in the queue.
  More cards in the office.
  

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  Another look up river.
  

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  Holiday props in the queue.
  

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  Here is a video of our trip. Note the audio on this is a bit quiet.
  Our boat for this first cruise of the season for us.
  Our skipper.
  

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  The tiger has gotten into some of the shipment.
  The snakes had the fruitcake.
  

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  More of the lost shipment down near the elephant bathing pool.
  

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  The family of baboons found the hats and boots.
  Down in the camp the gorillas were trying to bake some holiday treats (this section had a holiday smell to it too).
  

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  This gorilla is trying to reach the candy canes
  

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  The African Elephants managed to decorate themselves a little.
  

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  The outdoor decorations found their way into Africa.
  The lions enjoying the reindeer.
  

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  More fruitcakes, this time in the hippo pool.
  

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  The villagers found Christmas lights.
  And a generator.
  As well as some Christmas sweaters.
  

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  The hunting party also found fruitcake.
  

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  The piranhas found the presents.
  

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  Trader Sam ready to celebrate the new year.
  

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  A fun sign near the exit.
  Small World Holiday was next on our agenda.
  Only one side was loading, which made for a much longer wait than the short line would lead you to believe.
  

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  Small World Holiday.
  Heading into the Europe room.
  

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  A video clip of this section (the audio on this is a bit quiet).
  

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  A video clip of the Latin America room - Feliz Navidad
  Here is a better picture of the new archway in the room.
  

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  The sea serpent
  

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  The Big Hero 6 sneak peek is still running. Surprised not to see signage for the Meet and Greet.
  

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  There was a sign as you passed the Starcade
  The curtain by the door was not there this week so you could see inside. I did not wait in the line, it was about 40-45 minutes according to the cast member.
  I did get a picture of Baymax.
  

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  Hiro and Baymax
  A crowd gathered for the Disneyland Band and character show in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  Mickey and the gang arriving.
  

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  Some of the characters boarding the fire truck for a ride to Town Square.
  

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  Off they go.
  Mickey leading the band down the street.
  Sleeping Beauty Castle has all its lights/ice installed this week.
  

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  Olaf in Fantasyland.
  The work continues on the outdoor vending location near the old skyway.
  The Big Thunder Ranch is hosting the Jingle Jangle Jamboree again this year.
  

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  A look at some of the decorations around the BBQ area.
  

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  The goats were still celebrating Veterans Day.
  

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  No Billies this year. Instead a new show.
  The Plight Before Christmas was being performed on the main stage as I entered the area.
  

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  Here are a couple video clips of the Plight Before Christmas show.
  

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  Santa Goofy was out walking around and taking pictures with guests.
  

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  As was reindeer Pluto.
  The snack area had cookies to decorate.
  The menu.
  

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  Mickey in his holiday gear.
  Minnie in hers.
  Santa Claus out for a stroll.
  

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  Chip was trying his skill at some reindeer games.
  

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  Pluto helping to direct guests to Santa.
  Santa was back in his seat meeting guests.
  Chip in his gingerbread outfit.
  

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  Dale in his matching outfit.
  Pluto pulled up a bench to color for a while.
  Mrs. Claus talking with guests.
  

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  Christmas cards and stars that you can color are available in the holiday crafts area.
  Baymax floating by.
  

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  A sign across from the petting zoo entrance for the Jingle Jangle Jamboree.
  Stopped for lunch at the Stage Door Cafe and picked a table with a great view of the Rivers of America.
  The work on the Mark Twain is wrapping up
  

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  Jack and Sally out for pictures.
  Another look at the Mark Twain.
  A walk through Critter Country to check out the Christmas decorations.
  

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  Another type of holiday hat, do not recall seeing it last year.
  Walked through New Orleans Square.
  

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  Holiday Specials at the Royal Street Veranda
  

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  Disneyland wait times as of 12:40pm
  The Dapper Dans of Disneyland performing on Main Street USA.
  

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  Main Street USA
  

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  A new horse learning the ropes today on Main Street.
  The Town Square Christmas tree
  Mickey signing autographs in Town Square in his holiday sweater.
  

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  Walked through Downtown Disney. Frozen merchandise can be found in quite a few locations now. This is World of Disney.
  As well as Anna and Elsas Boutique
  A cart selling churros of various flavors.
  

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  The Winter Village has returned to Downtown Disney again this year.
  The same buildings as last year, but they are more spread out and much easier to access this year.
  

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  The menu for Ghirardelli
  A photo store/house.
  Some prices.
  

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  The village is set up in front of the AMC as well as Earl of Sandwich.
  There is still a gap to reach the theaters.
  La Brea Bakery has a house in the village.
  

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  The La Brea Bakery Menu
  The Christmas tree sits in the middle of the ice rink again this year.
  

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  Another of the houses.
  A frozen house in the village.
  Called Disney Winter Wonder but it looked to be all Frozen merchandise.
  

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  Anna ears
  

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  And Elsa ears
  Olaf was stationed near his ice rink
  Another house featuring more Frozen items. This one had Sven and Olaf mostly.
  

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  The last two houses are for the skating rink, which had not opened for the day yet.
  

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  Winter Wear in this house.
  

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  Looking back.
  A look through the glass at the ice. A lot of cubes formed overnight. (I am assuming they covered it last night and have not touched it since).
  

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  Wreaths near the ESPN Zone
  

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  The ice rink rates and times.
  

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  An Olaf photo backdrop near the entrance.
  The hat as you head toward the Disneyland Hotel received a new color scheme recently.
  This weekend is the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon. This is the finish line.
  

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  The 5K was Saturday morning and Sunday is the half marathon.
  Lights and plants for the holidays at the entrance to the Disneyland Hotel
  The convention center is hosting a runDisney health and fitness Expo as well as registration. Here is a photo backdrop that was set up.
  

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  Inside the main ballrooms the setup is the same as the last several. A merchandise location on the left as you enter. Speakers in the center. And exhibitor areas to the right.
  Hmm.. a line to enter the store. It moved quickly, I think we were in line for less than 5 minutes to get in. The checkout line looked to be a lot longer.
  A look around at some of the merchandise.
  

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  If you were curious on pricing.. this sweatshirt was $49.95.
  

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  The I Did It! shirt with the course on the back.
  

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  Pins for the race
  

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  The medals for the upcoming Star Wars races were on display at the runDisney booth.
  

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  On the right the medals for this weekend.
  

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  The breakfast menu for Steakhouse 55.
  The dinner menu for Steakhouse 55.
  More Frozen merchandise at the Fantasia Gift store.
  

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  Passed Olaf and his ice rink on my way back to the parks.
  Another look at the ice.
  

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  Baymax balloons for sale.
  

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  The 5K starting line on Disneyland Drive
  Olaf enjoying summer at Build a Bear
  Surprised they do not advertise the Winter Village anywhere on the directories or near the Mickey & Friends tram stop.
  

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  A look into the Marceline Confectionery
  Next stop Buena Vista Street. A quick look into Elias and Co.
  

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  Santa has moved in again. He was on break when I walked by.
  

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  The window of Off the Page.
  

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  A Red Car Trolley on Hollywood Blvd.
  The mail box is gone. Not sure when that happened, but noticed it today.
  

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  The stage at the Mad T Party has been decorated for the season and snow machines installed overhead.
  Santa at the end of Hollywood Blvd.
  

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  Inside the Animation building the Character Close-up area is closed. Internet rumor is the Frozen sisters will be moving in here.
  

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  DCA waits around 2:40pm
  

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  Goofy passing by as I sat on Buena Vista Street.
  Time for the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers.
  

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  A couple clips from their performance.
  

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  One more clip from their performance.
  A look down Route 66 into Cars Land.
  Viva Navidad! has returned to Paradise Gardens. The Street Party was in full swing when I arrived in the area.
  

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  Viva Navidad offerings
  

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  Goofy was out for pictures when I walked by.
  

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  The 2014 logo on merchandise.
  

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  Tio Ellas performing on the bandstand
  Donald arriving for photos.
  

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  Olaf on a sweatshirt
  

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  World of Color Winter Dream ornaments.
  Presents in Paradise Park for World of Color Winter Dreams.
  

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  This Route 66 sign along the parade route seems new to me. It is hung like the snow flakes.
  The snow car has returned.
  

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  Here you can see that Route 66 sign off on the right.
  

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  The bread tour is closed. The cafe is still open serving fresh bread.
  Walked through Ghirardelli
  

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  The dinner view this evening, Ornament Valley.
  

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  DJ rolling by while I ate.
  A look at one of the trees in Flos
  Time for the lights and neon to come on along Route 66.
  

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  This evening Santa Mater rolled by as the event was happening.
  The setting sun and new Route 66 sign, notice the snow flake lights in the background.
  

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  The citizens of Buena Vista Street gathering for the tree lighting.
  The event was the same as the last couple years.
  

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  Here is a video from last year of the Tree Lighting.
  

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  Looking toward Carthay Circle from under the Hyperion Bridge.
  Oswalds
  

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  Did not notice this earlier.. but no Jingle Cruise poster yet as you enter Disneyland. Still the Jungle Cruise.
  

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  The Christmas tree in Town Square lit up.
  Disneyland waits around 5:30pm
  

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  A Christmas Fantasy Parade making its way up the parade route.
  

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  The Winter Wonderland/Frozen section.
  If you were interested here is a look at this section from the old Very Merry Christmas Parade. I recorded this in December 1993.
  Santa
  

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  Went for an after dark trip on the Jingle Cruise
  As expected the jungle does not have a lot of lights.. so the pictures are not very good.
  

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  The villages had the generator they found going so their lights were on.
  

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  Passing by Sleeping Beauty Castle
  Small World Holiday with its lights on
  

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  The projection show from last year has returned.
  

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  Here is a video I took last year of the show. It appeared to be the same this year.
  

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  Took a walk through Toontown to see the decorations after dark.
  Roger Rabbit Car Toon Spin
  Mickeys House
  

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  Donalds
  An Olaf Balloon
  Time for the Sleeping Beauty Castle Wintertime Enchantment moment.
  

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  Here is a video from last year of the Wintertime Enchantment/Snow Moment. This was from the 7:30 event.
  Here is a video from 2012 from the 8:30 one.
  

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  Some Hanukkah items for sale.
  

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  The Market House has holiday items now.
  Over to Buena Vista Street and Trolley Treats. Holiday Cupcakes.
  

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  And Holiday Cookies.
  More holiday treats
  

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  Clarabelles has rainbow ice cream sandwiches
  And a holiday special cone.
  Still Fall issues of the Bugle. Guessing the Holiday edition should be out soon.
  

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  A look around Carthay Circle this evening.
  

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  Ice lights have returned to the trees at the Mad T Party.
  The band was performing when I arrived.
  

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  They are concluding their sets with holiday/snow songs and snow fall.
  

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  Here is a clip from last year of a Christmas song sung by the Mad T Party band.
  The Mad T Party Band finale from 2012 leading to snow fall.
  

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  Disney California Adventure wait times around 8:40pm
  Wonder when/if something will return to the Blue Sky Cellar
  

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  Snow Flakes lead the way to Paradise Pier.
  Looking back.
  

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  Olaf balloons
  Time for the 2014 edition of Winter Dreams.
  

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  It now features more Frozen. Included is Do you want to build a snowman?
  

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  Here is a video clip of the opening.
  Olaf is still the host.
  

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  The Toy Story section was shortened this year.
  

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  There seemed to be more of Tinkerbell and her friends in the video this year.
  A clip from the middle of the show.
  

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  Big Hero 6 made the clips package this year. Here is Baymax and Hiro.
  

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  The sing a long is still present, it felt shorter to me.
  

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  In Summer has a new finale
  Then the show continues to dive into more Frozen...
  

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  Love is an Open Door
  

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  Then into Let it Go (the movie version not the same one they used last year in Winter Dreams)
  

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  Santa Mater
  

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  Here is a video clip of the new Frozen additions and it runs through the finale.
  

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  After the finale for the exit music they use a studio recording of Glow (the song that opened the show last year)
  A brief clip of the exit.
  

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  The Christmas guidemap for Disneyland
  The Disney California Adventure guidemap for the holiday season.