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
  

  A check of the work in the Pinocchio Lot.. looks like foundations going in.
  The Mickey and Friends Tram stop billboards combine Christmas and the Diamond Celebration.
  

• Page Number: 2
  

  The word of the day on Friday.. Omnibus. Also note no attractions listed as closed.
  

• Page Number: 3
  

  First stop Disneyland.
  New Star Tours attraction posters.
  No Hyperspace Mountain one though.
  

• Page Number: 4
  

  The Town Square Christmas tree
  Looks like they are starting to set up for the Candlelight. Light poles are up.
  Main Street USA this afternoon around 1:15pm
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  Caught the end of a song by this Christmas band on Main Street USA, no time to get a video.. they were wrapping up.
  The Disneyland Band performing on Main Street USA, their attraction medley.. no Christmas songs.
  

• Page Number: 6
  

  Star Wars Season of the Force officially opened this past Monday and has taken over Tomorrowland.
  

• Page Number: 7
  

  Entered on the light side (south/Star Tours)
  Can anyone translate what is on the top of the banner?
  The other side (North/Buzz Lightyear)
  

• Page Number: 8
  

  The Tomorrowland Terrace stage is out from behind the scaffolding and looks the same, only refreshed. They are still working on the speakers and lighting it appeared.
  

• Page Number: 9
  

  The Star Wars Launch Bay has taken over the first floor of the Tomorrowland Expo Center.. formerly Innoventions.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  Noticed some of the detail on the entrance sign.
  

• Page Number: 11
  

  The Autopia FastPass was not in use Friday
  The building no longer rotates.
  The front entrance.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  The trashcans received logos.
  The first area has props and models from the films.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  There is also a brief video that features interviews with many involved in the upcoming films.
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  Some items from the Dark Side
  

• Page Number: 15
  

  A large gift shop area is to your left when you enter.. between you and the ground level exit.
  To the right more props/costumes/models in the next pod/area.
  

• Page Number: 16
  

  Rey Speeder - some items from the upcoming film.
  Doubled back to watch the video from the beginning as it was about to start.
  

• Page Number: 17
  

  A look at the center of the building. The tree is gone and it is very open now.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  Consoles with Star Wars video games.
  Heading into the Cantina Area
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  Boba Fett was greeting guests
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  Looking up in the central area.
  This is the light side queue.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  You can meet Chewbacca. It was an hour wait.
  Next door the Dark Side queue..
  20 minutes to meet Darth Vader
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  Time to check out the store. There is a mix of high end collectibles and regular theme park merchandise.
  A life size Yoda for $3,000 figure
  

• Page Number: 23
  

  Hon Solo Costume $725
  Imperial Officer Costume - $650
  

• Page Number: 24
  

  Tie Fighter Helmet - $400
  A Darth Vader costume - $4,000
  D-Tech on Demand custom cases
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  Current prices for the cases.
  Some of the designs
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  You use a table to create you case then they are printed for you.
  Heading further into the store.
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  There were several lines of collectibles and toys available.
  As well as art work and books.
  Artwork for purchase behind the registers.
  

• Page Number: 28
  

  Autographed pictures
  $345 for this one.
  $2750 for this one
  

• Page Number: 29
  

  Cast members said the umbrella and BB-8 are among the hot selling items so far.
  Here is a closer look at the umbrella. $64.95 for it.
  

• Page Number: 30
  

  Boba Fett Monument figure - $3,050
  Life size First Order Stormtrooper Statue - $9,000
  

• Page Number: 31
  

  More artwork to purchase.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  Returned to where I started (thanks to the circular building). There was no one there so you could see the crawl on the carpet for a second.
  A second pass through the displays.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  Resistance X-Wing
  a-wing Starfighter
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  Republic Attach Gunship
  X-Wing Starfighter
  Tie Advanced
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  Star Destroyer
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  Upstairs the V.A.U.L.T. has taken over the former Captain America space.
  The old interactive space is still there but with a Super Hero overlay.
  A wider shot showing the Launch Bay below and HQ above.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  A very poor video clip trying to give an idea of the layout.
  Looking down from the top of the stairs near the VAULT. The gift shop has taken over the ASIMO area.
  

• Page Number: 39
  

  Iron Man and Thor remain just as they were.
  New trash can designs upstairs.
  

• Page Number: 40
  

  The V.A.U.L.T. is currently hosting Spider-Man. It was about half an hour to meet him.
  Interesting the props are from Ant Man and Guardians of the Galaxy though. Hints of future meet and greets
  

• Page Number: 41
  

  A look around the gift shop.
  

• Page Number: 42
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  Moving on..
  

• Page Number: 44
  

  D-Tech is available up here too with Marvel cases.
  I found this sign very interesting. Notice the characters it highlights. Hints of things to come? None of these are currently meeting.. right now it is Thor and Spider-Man.
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  The center area as I continue around.
  

• Page Number: 46
  

  Looks like more to come.. a sign but nothing in the space.
  The Microsoft video game area is still here. Some new signage and colors.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

• Page Number: 48
  

  The Thor exhibits are still the same.
  

• Page Number: 49
  

  The sign for Spider-Man.. still 30 minutes so I am skipping the meet and greet.
  Back outside. It took me a little over an hour to walk around. I did not wait in any of the lines.. just read some of the signs, took a bunch of pictures, and walked in circles.
  

• Page Number: 50
  

  Tomorrowland.
  A lot of equipment on the People Mover track for night time.
  Really looking forward to see what it all does.
  

• Page Number: 51
  

  Lights and other equipment around the Orbitron.
  

• Page Number: 52
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  No real wait for the Autopia this afternoon. Guests walking right to the steps.
  

• Page Number: 54
  

  Curious if there was Hyperspace Mountain merchandise.. there was not.
  But the signs have been updated.
  

• Page Number: 55
  

  Current photo pricing. Reminds me I need to try the digital download someday with my pass..
  The onride photo border has been updated.
  Star Traders features a lot of Star Wars merchandise.. seems even more than last time I looked.
  

• Page Number: 56
  

  The Starcade currently exists in sign only..
  A portion of it is being used for stroller parking. the rest walled off.
  A line at the popcorn cart in Tomorrowland of about a dozen guests. Most purchasing the new tie figther popcorn bucket.
  

• Page Number: 57
  

  Here is the bucket and price.
  There were plenty of them ready to be sold.
  This stand has BB-8 sippers as well as the Pizza Port.
  

• Page Number: 58
  

  Note the sipper costs more here because of the frozen drink vs fountain drink inside.
  The classic Jedi Training Academy is running now through December when it will switch to a new version. Note the stage was not rising up today.
  

• Page Number: 59
  

• Page Number: 60
  

  The Galactic Grill sign by day. I posted the menu last week if you want to see that visit the 11/14 update.
  Small World Holiday had about a 45 minute so I skipped it.
  

• Page Number: 61
  

  Sleeping Beauty Castle this afternoon
  A clip of the castle in a park bench style.. just video and natural sound.
  Wait times just after 3pm
  

• Page Number: 62
  

  The Rivers of America were busy this afternoon with the Columbia and Canoes joining the regular traffic.
  Heading into Critter Country.
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Santa had a couple dozen groups in line. I did not see a posted wait time.
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  The Hungry Bear holiday offerings.
  In 12-18 months wonder how this view will be altered.. rumors indicate the River will be shortened and re routed cutting off the back part of the Island.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  Pluto was out on the Big Thunder trail.
  Not a lot of Christmas decorations in the Ranch area this year.
  

• Page Number: 66
  

  The cabin was closed.
  The goats enjoying their last weeks in the park, they move out in January.
  Odd the sign for the cabin was left up and empty.
  

• Page Number: 67
  

  Christmas banners around the BBQ area.
  

• Page Number: 68
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  Back on Main Street as the sun is setting.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  The flag being lowered in Town Square.
  The Dapper Dans have their Christmas costumes on.
  Elf Mickey popcorn buckets are available.
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  As I entered DCA the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers were performing so stopped to listen.
  A couple video clips from their performance.
  

• Page Number: 72
  

  Some of the treats at Trolley Treats
  Starbucks ornaments & mugs are available in Trolley Treats.
  

• Page Number: 73
  

  A special at Clarabelles
  The Holiday Specials
  

• Page Number: 74
  

  Not very busy in the Cafe this afternoon. And no signs of a new Buena Vista Bugle yet either.
  The waits just before 4:30pm
  Noticed a small sign for the Good Dinosaur on the entrance to Bugs Land.
  

• Page Number: 75
  

  The Green Army Men have a Christmas prop.
  Sunset at Paradise Pier
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  Some Christmas decorations.
  No visible progress on the Cove Bar work
  

• Page Number: 77
  

  Looking under the tarp it appears the boardwalk has not been replaced yet.
  The World of Color platform was completely submerged even the projector housings.
  Christmas decorations on the Pier.
  

• Page Number: 78
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  Elf Mickey is available here too.
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  Viva Navidad! in Paradise Gardens
  

• Page Number: 81
  

  Stopped by Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
  Their Viva Navidad! items
  

• Page Number: 82
  

• Page Number: 83
  

  Mickey and Minnie were out when I passed by.
  Not many guests in the arts and crafts area this evening.
  

• Page Number: 84
  

  Bayside Brews offerings.
  

• Page Number: 85
  

  Time for the Disney Viva Navidad! Street Party.
  

• Page Number: 86
  

• Page Number: 87
  

  A video clip of the finale.
  As of 5:20pm you could still get a FastPass for Winter Dreams in the Blue section. I did not check what section Celebrate had available.
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  Grizzly Recreation Area Christmas decorations.
  The Grand Californian is decorated for Christmas. Here is the lobby tree.
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  The Gingerbread house is being constructed for this year.
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  Another look at the tree this year.
  

• Page Number: 91
  

  A closer look at the tree.
  A diamond celebration logo over the fireplace area. It seems out of place to me.
  

• Page Number: 92
  

  Out front the trees have lights as usual.
  

• Page Number: 93
  

  Traffic backed up from the front lobby onto Disneyland Drive to enter the Grand Californian
  Stopped by the Paradise Pier Hotel to see their decorations.
  

• Page Number: 94
  

  The lobby tree
  

• Page Number: 95
  

• Page Number: 96
  

  Next up the Frontier Tower of the Disneyland Hotel.
  

• Page Number: 97
  

  The Tangaroa Terrace tree
  

• Page Number: 98
  

  A set in the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel. I did not have time to see if there was a sign and I did not have time to go visit the other 60th anniversary displays here.
  Christmas trees flank the gift shop
  

• Page Number: 99
  

  Outside lights in the planters as usual.
  The gingerbread inspired Sleeping Beauty Castle is back at the entrance to the Disneyland Hotel lobby.
  

• Page Number: 100
  

  Two trees in the reception area.
  

• Page Number: 101
  

  The ice rink is open for business and looks the same as last year.
  The Winter Village is also open.
  

• Page Number: 102
  

  Skating session times and costs.
  

• Page Number: 103
  

  Of course the band was on break when I walked by.
  A Good Dinosaur photo op is set up.
  

• Page Number: 104
  

  This is next to the Rain Forest Cafe across from ESPN near the valet area.
  A quick look in the Ghirardelli store
  

• Page Number: 105
  

  Took the Monorail back to the park. The Galactic Grill sign at night.
  Time to use my FastPass... if you were curious they are the same.
  

• Page Number: 106
  

  Projections on the buildings of Tomorrowland. The Buzz/North side is the Dark Side.
  The Star Tours/South side is the light side.
  

• Page Number: 107
  

  Star Tours took me over half an hour to get through with a FastPass this evening.
  There are new segments for the upcoming film and tweaks to existing ones. For the next several weeks/months they are running these then they will go back to being random.
  

• Page Number: 108
  

  Inside Star Traders
  

• Page Number: 109
  

• Page Number: 110
  

• Page Number: 111
  

  I went to the upper level of the Expo Center and waited to see if there was to be a light show. Nothing happened. Cast Members had no explanation.. they said it was working most of the week. Also Space Mountain was dark this evening. Seems they are still programming the show.
  

• Page Number: 112
  

  Starfields are projected onto the buildings as you enter/exit Tomorrowland.
  

• Page Number: 113
  

  Here you can see the projections overtop of the Star Tours mural.
  At the entrance to the Light Side
  And the Dark Side Entrance
  

• Page Number: 114
  

  Buzz is still running.. no changes there for Star Wars.
  

• Page Number: 115
  

  A check of the waits just before 8pm
  

• Page Number: 116
  

  A last look up Main Street around 8pm before returning to DCA.
  The Buena Vista Street tree was having some light issues. The bottom section was out.
  

• Page Number: 117
  

  Five and Dime performing... and a lot of bubbles flew into my shot!
  A couple video clips of Five and Dime.
  

• Page Number: 118
  

  Stopped by the Mad T Party for a song or two as I passed by.
  Santa on Hollywood Blvd.
  

• Page Number: 119
  

  The Hyperion Trees
  Cozy Cone Holiday offerings.
  

• Page Number: 120
  

  Concluded my night with Winter Dreams since I had a FastPass.
  

• Page Number: 121
  

  The smoke effects are used in the finale too.
  Tonight the snow flakes sort of worked.. they launched but did not look very solid.
  

• Page Number: 122
  

  Walt and Mickey on the way out.
  This mad it a bit of a challenge. The two up escalators for the 2 as well as 3 & 4 floors were blocked off and the down was running. Makes it hard to exit. Ended up going up to 5 then taking the steps back down to 3.
  

• Page Number: 123
  

  Disneyland Drive traffic to Magic Way was backup onto the overpass.
  A smilie face during Disneyland Forever.
  A Christmas banner as you exit now.