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    A video clip overview of the Star Wars Construction site from the Mickey and Friends parking structure.
    The Frontierland entrance tunnel and backstage marina complex on the right.
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    Panning to the right a bit you can see more steel sticking up for rock work support and as you move to the right more wire mesh visible. In the middle of the picture notice the fence is gone former backstage road. The new perimeter road is open.
    Looking toward Critter Country.
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    A closer look. They were moving dirt around near where the train will come out from behind the Hungry Bear. Seems footers should be going in for the new bridge.
    Here you can see rock work sticking up above the far wall.
    A closer look.
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    Backstage the Electrical Parade continues to prepare for its return on January 20th.
    Looking toward Toontown.
    Another look at the Frontierland tunnel
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    On the far side you cannot see a lot of visible progress
    A little further to the right they are still bringing in dirt.
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    Continuing to the right crews working on the path for the train.
    Looking at the Fantasyland entrance tunnel.
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    Frontierland entrance.
    More structures to support the rock work taking shape.
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    Continuing to pan across the site to the right.
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    Here you can see the new walkway near the Hungry Bear.
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    A closer look at where the train will come out from the Hungry Bear then cross the walkway.
    In the lot nearest the garage the foundation work for one of the large show buildings is continuing.
    Here you can see the outline for the building.
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    Work continues on sealing the marina structure.
    Continuing to look around the near lot.
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    A look at the right of way for the train. Wire mesh awaiting installation on it.
    Looks like some site preparations on the far lot, where the large mound of dirt was.
    Some of the space is still a staging area, but beyond it looks like prep work, probably for another new backstage support building.
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    A closer look at the work on the far side.
    Assuming they are doing pipe work, that seems to be the regular routine.
    Off to the right are pipe segments awaiting installation.
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    One last overview of the site.
    A bus on the new perimeter road as crews continue to work on it.
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    Here you can see how close the show building work is to the new road.
    Looking toward Critter Country backstage you can see the new asphalt area/roadway.
    One last look at the site.
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    Disneyland Drive had a lot of traffic this afternoon. The structure entrance was closed when I entered, just the overpass open.
    Looking toward Ball Road.
    No lines at security right now.
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    Last weekend for the Holiday Celebrations as we enter a lull then the 20th the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade for winter.
    A look from ground level at work still going on as they build a new new backstage gate. A horse trailer driving by on the new road as our tram passed by.
    Passing by the former House of Blues as it continues to be dismantled
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    A Season of Light banner in Downtown Disney
    Christmas Fantasy Parade banner in Downtown Disney
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    They were prepared to announce park closures, but I never heard of any today. I think Wednesday was the only day this season they had one.
    There were a lot of guests moving around the Esplanade though.
    The tape is to mark an extended queue for the ticket booths. When I arrived only the first switchback was in use. Still a very long line to buy tickets.
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    Really long considering you can now do most transaction on the website or app and go directly to the entrance.
    Both sides were long.
    Stepping onto Main Street USA.
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    The snow will soon be melting away from Sleeping Beauty Castle. This is the last weekend for Christmas time.
    Wait times at 1:26pm were on the long side.
    Speaking of long the line for Rancho Del Zocalo stretched all the way to Frontierland.
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    I was hoping with all the guests in the park they would open the Big Thunder Trail temporary walkway. No such luck.
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    A look through the fence.
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    Pocahontas was out along the Rivers of America.
    A waiting area set of for the River Belle Terrace
    They have a virtual queue where they will text you when your table is ready.
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    No real visible progress on Tom Sawyer Island
    Same for the Columbia.
    The rock formations along the backside of the Rivers of America as you enter Critter Country.
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    This appears to be where the bridge for the train will be built over the walkway.
    Wire mesh for the rock formations continues to be installed.
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    Looking through the fence, the railing is for the new walkway overlooking the canoe dock.
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    Trashcans and ropes mark the Pirates queue and closed walkways.
    The moon visible over Adventureland already, it was only 2pm.
    Adventureland was very busy, in part thanks to Indy being down.
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    Pineapple Parfait with Moana inspired treats from Tropical Imports
    From the Fantasyland Theatre entrance looking toward the Star Wars project you can see a wall but not much else from this angle.
    From ToonTown no changes..
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    The FastPass return line for CarToon Spin was backed up into the street.
    Stand-by was posted at 70 minutes.
    Found this odd.. only purple and yellow balloons.. were we celebrating LSU for some reason Friday?
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    Making my way toward DCA.
    The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is now closed and behind walls.
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    No walls up around the FastPass area, assuming that will be changed to match at some point.
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    Scaffolding going up around the rest of the building.
    Walls surround the building.
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    The Little Mermaid overflow queue was in use, meaning switchbacks along the parade route.
    Entering Paradise Gardens for the last weekend of Viva Navidad which is celebrating Three Kings Day.
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    A display for three kings at the entrance.
    It was crowded so I did not go near the character meet and greets, they were the same from what I could see.
    Adelaide y su Orquesta Cubana performing at the Bandstand
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    New this year are Three Kings Day Storytelling throughout the day by two musical storytellers.
    Here are several clips from their performance
    I thought this was a great addition and could easily have run for all of Viva Navidad! as it encompasses the entire holiday period, not just Three Kings. Maybe next year they will expand it.
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    An area to the left of Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta was set up for Three Kings day.
    It featured some photo ops/displays.
    Face Painting
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    A sign describing Dia De Reyes (Three Kings Day) celebrations and traditions.
    A quick look inside, I did not see anything added for today.
    On the far side, nearest the parade gate, was a Crafts area.
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    Princess Elena on her way to the Grand Arrival
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    Paradise Pier had a lot of guests moving around. The queue for Screaming wrapped out into the walkway.
    Santa Goofy greeting guests in Redwood Creek through Sunday.
    Chip and Dale in Redwood Creek
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    A deer still in the holiday spirit.
    Not sure I photographed the deer near the sign at the entrance.. there are always people and strollers in the area.
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    Good news Ghirardelli is back to regular size caramel squares.
    Mariachi Divas performing for Festival of Holidays on the Pacific Wharf Stage.
    A video clip from their Feliz Navidad finale.
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    The line for the Bakery Tour was out the door.
    The Holiday Toy Drummers.. my favorite performing group at Festival of Holidays.
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    The pool area of the Grand Californian is being redone. They were removing the surface of the pools as well as jack hammering some of the decking around the pools.
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    Current pizza box at White Water snacks features a couple quotes from Walt.
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    Christmas is over at the Grand Californian. The tree and decorations are all gone.
    The gingerbread house is gone too.
    A backup at the security checkpoint to enter Downtown Disney. It moved really quickly. Seems they just opened a second queue. Also they switched to random secondary screening vs everyone.
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    No visible progress on the new Curl shop.
    Vocal Trip performing near D Street, the Star Wars display made for a difference backdrop..
    A child in the audience provided some bubbles for the Little Mermaid medley
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    A video clip of their Disney Jr medley and Let it Go.
    They wrapped up the set with God Bless the USA.
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    A very dark look at the House of Blues dismantling from this side.
    Equipment parked in the courtyard.
    Disney is calling these Illuminated Snowflake Trees.
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    A swing band performing on the stage.
    A video clip of a Jungle Book classic they performed.
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    The main Downtown Disney tree is gone already too.
    There were still lines at the Ticket Booths but not that bad at 6:20pm
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    The other side had a line too
    One day tickets were still at peak, $119 each.
    Main Street USA at 6:23pm was crowded.
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    Disneyland Wait Times at 6:30pm
    Found a spot for Believe in Holiday Magic at 6:40pm (20 minutes before the show) plenty of space..
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    7 minutes till show time.
    Turning around and looking toward Town Square.
    Believe in Holiday Magic runs through Sunday. Next weekend Fantasy in the Sky returns.
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    Really hard to tell but it is snowing..
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    After the snowfall I made my way toward the hub. As you reached the hub it was still very crowded with guests trying to leave the park, others entering and others trying to figure out what they wanted to do.
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    The Jingle Cruise had a 5 min wait in the app.. so we headed that way. Took us over 10 minutes from the hub to here.
    A finally look at Disneyland waits at 7:51pm
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    Some Disney California Adventure waits at 8:02pm
    Found a spot in Standby for World of Color - Season of Light.
    Show time.
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    As I was leaving at 9:40pm still healthy lines at the ticket booths.
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