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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  Arriving at the Disneyland Resort today spotted this banner on the Mickey and Friends exit ramp featuring the Frozen characters.
  Winter Village signage still up at the tram stop.
  The ice rink is around until Feb.
  

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  Frozen has a very large presence at the parks this winter. Here are Frozen Fun billboards at the Tram Stop
  

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  Big Hero 6 (in theaters not the upcoming home video) and Agent Carter ads as you arrive at the Downtown Disney tram stop.
  Frozen Fun banners in Downtown Disney
  

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  They all appeared to be the same.
  A kiosk has been moved/removed
  Some key attractions closed this off season for renovation.
  

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  Frozen Fun ads on the ticket booths replacing the traditional annual passholder ads.
  Wow really surprised the banners in the Esplanade are not Frozen.. did someone overlook those?
  

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  This one as you approach DCA is still missing. I should check sometime, it has been a long time now.
  Frozen Fun banners at the DCA entrance.
  

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  Frozen Fun has taken over the DCA Guidemap and time guide too.
  A quick look inside. The Frozen Fun activities are listed.
  

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  The other big news is Condor Flats is completely closed off for renovation work. With Soarin down for an extended period they are taking the opportunity to redo the theme of the area.
  One quick mention while looking at paper.. at the garage they gave out these two ads.
  Stepping onto Buena Vista Street. Almost all signs of Christmas are gone. The window displays are about all that was left Friday.
  

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  The Christmas tree is gone and in its place a Frozen Fun photo op.
  In the distance you can see the wall up by Condor Flats.. I circle around to that later in this update.
  

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  Hollywood Blvd has most of the Christmas decorations gone and Frozen Fun banners have taken their place on the lamp posts.
  Award Wieners had an Olaf treat. No other special offerings for Frozen. They still had the Big Hero 6 hot dogs.
  

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  Frozen Fun has taken over the Backlot area.
  And Frozen has moved into the Animation Building.
  A look at the marquee signage
  

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  Further down the street you can get FastPass tickets to meet Anna and Elsa.
  What the ticket looks like.
  

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  The other entrance to Frozen Fun
  The lights structure is the same as the Mad T Party, just new props and decorations.
  The Disney Visa meet and greet has moved back to its old location in the far corner of Hollywood Land.
  

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  The Food Truck has been given a Frozen wrap.
  The menu for the food truck.
  This area at night is where you can meet Marshmallow.
  

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  The bar is now the House of Ice
  The building has a wrap on it (it did not look like new paint).
  Looking toward the main stage which is used for a new night time event called Freeze the Night.
  

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  Back to the House of Ice
  The dance stage from the House of Cards is gone and in its place this open dance floor.
  

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  The face painting is still there but now Frozen choices.
  

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  As I walked around the corner I heard the Pirates of the Caribbean movie theme being played so stopped to check it out. This is a middle school orchestra.
  Here is a clip featuring some of the Pirates theme and Thriller.
  

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  The main stage for Freeze the Night. No band, just a DJ platform.
  The Ice Box bar
  The menu for the Ice Box
  

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  A light make over to the lights for Frozen.
  The Muppets have been removed and now it is called the Crown Jewel Theatre and features a Frozen Sing-Along
  Evergreens were brought into the area.
  

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  You can also get a FastPass for the Sing-Along at these unmarked machines.
  What the FastPass looks like
  

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  Next door in Stage 17 is the Snow Fest, but it was closed this afternoon for some reason. The CastMembers did not know why or would not share and no ETA on reopening when I asked.
  

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  The Muppet store is now the Wandering Oakens Trading post.
  A look around. They have removed the large counter so you can now walk into/through the store.
  And a lot of merchandise is outside the store.
  

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  A quick look around at some of the merchandise
  Inside above the merchandise are some props.
  

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  Pressed quarters (did not see a pressed penny machine).
  

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  A cart selling leather goods with engraving.
  The signage at the Animation Building has had a Frozen update
  

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  Surprised Crush was not replaced with Olaf somehow.
  

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  The building received some sort of wrap along the walkways.
  Inside you are greeted with signage for the meet and greet.
  

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  A queue for the Animation Academy. The one leading up to the doors was full already.
  Anna & Elsa have moved into the Character Close-Up area.
  

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  As seems the new norm you cannot see the characters unless you go through. Walls are up forming some rooms in the area now.
  Jumping ahead several hours I gave my FastPass to someone to meet the Frozen sisters.. here are two pictures they sent. When you walk down the hallway there are doors to enter to meet them.
  

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  Anna & Elsa
  Jumping back to the regular time line.. a closer look at the sign for the FastPass return.
  The queue for the Animation Academy. Interesting it said Standby on the sign. Guessing there was a FastPass option somewhere?
  

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  Off the Page (last trip I looked at the Frozen merchandise there if you are interested check out my 12/19 pictures set)
  Another view of the Trading Post
  A Frozen Fun sign near the Sing-Along exit area.
  

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  The exit area for the Sing-Along is rather plain. The movie poster signs are removed. So its just an open concrete area.
  Banners are hung over the props as you enter the theater (note I used standby and was one of the last people in so I could not really stop to take pictures.. the Cast Members kept pushing me along because they wanted to close the doors and start the show).
  

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  Inside all traces of the Muppets appeared to be gone (but I was walking fairly quickly and trying to snap a few pictures so I may have missed something).
  

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  The waiting area looks quite different now. This is all I saw of it before being hurried into the first door.
  

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  Inside I ended up with a seat in the back but toward the middle. It was a full house. Maybe a dozen empty seats scattered around that I could see.
  The theater has new projections and some new decorations.
  

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  Show time.. the penguin pit is covered and there is a stage in front of the projection screen now.
  

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  One of two historians that narrate the show and fill in the plot details and some comic relief between the songs.
  Anna made a quick appearance
  

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  The second historian is introduced.
  A couple clips to get an idea of the flow of the show.
  

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  The side projections/lighting change from time to time
  

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  A wider shot of the theatre
  Kristoff joins the historians
  In Summer...
  

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  For the finale Kristoff and Anna Return.
  And Elsa joins them.
  The historians
  

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  Elsa
  And of course an encore of Let it Go for the Finale. No words needed for this Sing-Along.
  Snow begins to fall and some smoke effects on stage.
  

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  Here is a video clip of the finale.
  Time to leave...
  

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  The Snow Fest was still closed. Olaf was greeting guests just inside the exit doors. This was the best shot I could get of him.
  Without waiting 45 minutes.
  A better view of where the FastPass carts were located for the Anna & Elsa meet and greet.
  

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  These benches along the street looked different to me.. were these somewhere else before?
  The Red Car News Boys passed by.
  Some Christmas decorations still up in Fliks Fun Fair
  

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  If internet reporting/rumor is to be believed we are down to less than a month before the Flying Tires will be removed.
  The Cozy Cone Popcorn Flavors of the day.. butter and Bacon & Cheddar
  Some Christmas decorations are still up in Cars Land. Here is a look inside the Cozy Cone lobby.
  

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  The garland and decorations towards the Racers are removed from Cars Land. The telephone poles on the right are still there but will be gone soon.
  Looking the other way.
  Inside Flos there were still Christmas trees
  

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  The Pacific Wharf Cafe is closed for renovation.
  The cart is still open and selling fresh bread.
  And a couple of the menu items have moved next door to Cocina Cucamonga.
  

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  Noticed they were still cutting bread inside.. so the bakery is remaining open while the attraction and cafe are being worked on.
  

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  The right two areas feature the Mexican menu.
  Then a blank one and the far left features the bread bowls.
  A queue for the bread bowls
  

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  The reduced/temporary menu features only Clam Chowder and Broccoli and Cheese options.
  The CMs where their Pacific Wharf costumes so can tell the difference between the two ordering areas that way too.
  The walls for the cafe work cut off some of the outdoor seating.
  

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  World of Color is closed for the winter for renovation. They are draining Paradise Bay. A look at the current state.
  I noticed last trip the arches/trellis have been removed from Paradise Park. Here is a picture of the area during the day.
  

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  A sign up explaining how the water will be recycled.
  Out on the platform some spools of new hoses are visible, but not much else yet.
  

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  Here you can see the water level is down slightly from where it normally is.
  The platform has a bow in it..
  This section is partially submerged.
  

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  And next to it this section rises up higher.
  The fountains are interesting to see for geeks like me but are a great example of bad show from a theme perspective.
  The kiosk near the Corn Dog wagon featured Soarin merchandise. Condor Flats is closed which includes the Fly n Buy.
  

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  Taste Pilots is also closed so some of the menu has moved to the Paradise Garden Grill
  

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  A look at the temporary menu at Paradise Garden Grill
  

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  Looks like some light renovation/painting going on.
  Another shot of the Condor Flats/Soarin merchandise kiosk.
  Walking through Paradise Park it seems much more open now.
  

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  Here you can see where the archways used to be.
  Looks like they just cut them off. Guess that means they will not come back in the same form. Unless they actually slide inside there.
  

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  Where the other one was.
  Doug was out near the water wheel since Redwood Creek was also closed.
  

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  They had some games taped off to entertain kids.
  The walls blocking Redwood Creek
  

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  Christmas decorations still visible over the wall.
  Some of the trees are not looking that well. Wonder if this is just winter or if the frost got to them?
  The walkway is blocked just past the Grand Californian walkway.
  

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  A closer look at the end of the road.
  Nothing visible going on along the walkway. Wonder if anything will change there or if the walls are that far out just to stop guests from going down the dead end.
  Walking around GRR.
  

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  No visible changes on the bread tour entrance.
  Ghirardelli still has Christmas garland up.
  Inside though Valentines Day candy.
  

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  And the samples have returned to caramel minis
  The Cars Land sign is back to normal
  Route 66
  

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  Mater is still decorated.
  Appraching Carthay Circle.
  The wait times around 3:23pm
  

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  The Condor Flats walls come all the way out to the line board. Wonder if all that rock work is coming out?
  Looks like the name Condor Flats may be going away and it will be the Grizzly Peak Airfield when it re-opens.
  

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  On the wall a map showing what is closed off and directing you to the Garden Grill for burgers.
  The winter edition of the Buena Vista Bugle is out featuring Frozen Fun
  

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  The winter edition of the Buena Vista Bugle
  The winter edition of the Buena Vista Bugle
  The winter edition of the Buena Vista Bugle
  

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  The winter edition of the Buena Vista Bugle
  Some valentine cookies in Trolley Treats.
  Other treats
  

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  Time to head to Disneyland
  Work being done to the Stroller Rental facade. Everything is open still just repainting.
  The work continues all the way into the park.
  

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  Big Hero 6 Sneak Peek poster is still up even though it is closed.
  Disneyana still features the Ghostly Materials merchandise/exhibit.
  Next door the Disney Gallery features a new exhibit called the Snow Queens Art of Ice. It was closed this pass by but reopened later in the evening.
  

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  Most traces of Christmas are gone for Main Street USA too (just some snow and window displays remain)
  Disneyland waits around 3:42pm
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  This unmarked (or at least I did not see a sign) FastPass distribution machine is for the Royal Theatre performances of Frozen.
  I picked one up.
  The Disneyland guides now feature Fantasmic
  

• Page Number: 81
  

  Inside a box about the FastPass options for that show now.
  Walking by New Orleans Square.
  Took a quick peak into Critter Country. A new sign up on the Hungry Bear entrance (well new to me).
  

• Page Number: 82
  

  For the Fantasmic Dessert Party
  Why the need for tape there? Do people not know to push strollers up to the curb/rail?
  Walking back by the Haunted Mansion (which is still running the Holiday version through the weekend).
  

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  The Mark Twain in port. The new front rails are still odd looking to me. I guess they match the upper deck but it still stands out.
  The Jungle Cruise is closed for the removal of the Christmas overlay.
  In the hub the small trees are still there, but the Christmas ornaments have been removed.
  

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  The Frozen pre-parade has returned before Soundsational.
  The Magic Eye Theatre is closed for removal of Big Hero 6. The question is what is next? Captain EO returns or something else? Cinderella preview? A Marvel movie?
  

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  The Big Hero 6 signage is still in place.
  The Matterhorn is closed for renovation. The wall features the same signs as last year that talk about the history of the mountain.
  

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  Crossing the parade route as Soundsational rolls by.
  Looking back at the Matterhorn.
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  The Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree is closed this week. The BBQ was open and had a crowd.
  The ranch area was closed for the day already.
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  Sleeping Beauty Castle as the sun is setting. The Christmas decorations are gone but the snow remains.
  Olaf watching Soundsational
  You were not able to walk from Frontierland to Fantasy Faire. That area was being used for the FastPass return queue.
  

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  Time to visit the Royal Theatre and watch Frozen which is currently running at every show all day.
  The show follows the original format just a different story. Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones
  Here is a video of the opening of the show.
  

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  The troll scene.
  Do you want to build a snowman scene.
  

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  Anna and Elsa join the cast.
  

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  Kristoff and Sven
  

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  Kristoff and Sven
  The sleigh ride scene.
  

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  A video clip of the sleigh scene and wolf battle.
  Olaf arrival and In Summer performance.
  Olaf performing In Summer
  

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  The finale to the Frozen show at the Royal Theatre
  Olaf cupcakes at the Village Haus (I did not see any to get a picture from where I was)
  

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  Nothing in the old Frozen meet and greet. Just a face painting stand outside.
  Olaf was still there talking away.
  

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  Time for a quick look at the new Disney Gallery exhibit - Snow Queens Art of Ice
  They have character maquettes from Frozen in two display cases in the center then art work on the three walls (same format as the previous exhibit).
  Elsa
  

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  Anna
  The other display case
  Kristoff
  

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  Olaf
  Sven
  The first wall features a look at concept art for the proposed attractions The Enchanted Snow Palace back in the 70s. Most of the artwork was done by Marc Davis.
  

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  As is common with these exhibits each piece has a small plaque with information on it. Almost everything was available for purchase through the Art on Demand program.
  Here are a handful of other concept pieces from the display. If you would like to see a more in depth look at the exhibit with full captions let me know and if there is demand I can put one together.
  

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  The back wall features concept art that was used as inspiration for the film.
  A digital piece by Michael Giaimo
  A digital piece by Lisa Keene
  

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  The last section has character pieces for the film. This Olaf was created by Bill Schwab
  Kristoff by Jim Kim
  

• Page Number: 108
  

  Pencil character sheet of Anna by Jim Kim
  Pencil and digital character sheet of Elsa by Jim Kim
  The center display case in the room has three items from the Disney Archives on display.
  

• Page Number: 109
  

  A coin collector for a horseless carriage at Disneyland.
  A hand mirror used by Betty Taylor for the Golden Horseshoe Revue
  

• Page Number: 110
  

  A model of the Gullywhumper from 1955
  This display that is the past, present and tomorrow has not been updated.
  Returning to Disney California Adventure. 2015 merchandise in the Five & Dime.
  

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  The Frozen Fun photo op at night on Buena Vista Street
  Entering the Frozen Fun area of Hollywood Land
  

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  Frozen items at Schmoozies
  The Theatre sign at night.
  

• Page Number: 113
  

  The Backlot Stage is ready for ice carving this evening.
  Freeze the Night begins with a DJ.
  A dance team called the Ice Breakers takes the stage
  

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  Our hosts for the evening.
  

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  A video clip of the opening of Freeze the Night on Friday.
  Snow projection effects on Monsters Inc
  

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  The DJ area..
  The dance floor had some kids on it.
  

• Page Number: 117
  

  Marshmallow out for pictures at Freeze the Night
  Next to him a play/game area.
  Stage 12 has ice/snow projections
  

• Page Number: 118
  

  Looking back toward the main stage in the distance.
  A wider shot of the Marshmallow area.
  

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  Back to the Interactive Dance Floor
  

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  The House of Ice had a steady line.
  Time for some ice carving.
  

• Page Number: 121
  

  Preparing the first creation of the evening.
  This was more etching than carving..
  She then went to work on the back side doing some more serious carving.
  

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  As she carved made another circle of the area. Here is a closer look at the dance floor projections.
  

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  The lights overhead.
  Time for another performance by the ice breakers.
  

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  Random troll picture from the Trading Post
  

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  A sign for the Sing-Along
  The snow fest was open this evening.
  

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  But 45 minutes to get inside. (Olaf was 90 minutes this evening)
  The exit looked so welcoming..
  

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  She finished the first ice sculpture. Looks a little different now?
  It was melting with water dripping off
  

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  A check of the temperature with some help by Marshmallow
  

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  Some snowfall
  A better picture of Marshmallow
  

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  To help you judge the scale some adults in the background and a young Elsa posing with him.
  The dance floor was tracking your footprints.
  Ice creation number two underway.
  

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  Elsa was etched into one side first.
  Then she went to work on the back side again.
  Any guesses what this will be?
  

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  Jumping ahead here is the finished product.. it is Olaf.
  

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  A picture of the Freeze the Night Let It Go performance.
  

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  Video of the Let it Go performance.
  Snowflake projections/lights.
  Walking out passing the Frozen Fun photo op on Buena Vista Street
  

• Page Number: 135
  

  The Frozen Fun photo pass card being given out at the Meet and Greets
  Back at Disneyland noticed a Believe in Holiday Magic poster still up too.
  2015 Merchandise in a window on Main Street
  

• Page Number: 136
  

  The wait times around 8:34pm
  Walked by Fantasmic. The premium viewing area was maybe one third full.. this was 5 minutes before the show.
  Sleeping Beauty Castle
  

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  This was about 20 minutes before the fireworks. The area in the hub was not too busy yet.
  A video of Fantasy in the Sky fireworks taken from near the Cinema on Main Street.
  Time to wrap up this long picture set. A look at a Frozen Fun poster/ad on the back of the Ticket Booths.