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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  This morning I was parked on the back side of the 5th floor so let us start off with a look at the back corner of the new structure. Here you can see the 4th floor connection taking shape between the two garages
  They have painted/sealed portions of the completed levels already. Notice the color change on the left side.
  This morning they were pouring another section of the back portion of the 4th floor.
  

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  Here teams are preparing the area in the foreground. In the background a team is working on the next segment.
  Panning left you can see more forms for support columns being installed for the 5th floor.
  

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  In the foreground work on the forms in the background the concrete pour that was underway.
  A closer look at the concrete pour that was just getting starting.
  

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  A video clip taking a look around at the parking structure construction.
  A wider view of the area. On the left you can see the decking for the 5th floor has risen up on the front section of the new garage
  

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  The ramp connection to the 4th floor.
  Looking across and into the 4th floor with the decking for the 5th floor taking shape.
  A closer look.
  

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  Down below more bricks being added to what appears to be some sort of room (maybe storage or office space) on the ground level of the structure under the ramp.
  

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  Looking toward the front of the structure
  Here you can see the connection on the 4th floor to the end of the lower ramp and 5th floor rising above.
  The 5th floor connection to the Mickey and Friends structure looks just about ready for concrete.
  

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  The tram stop side of the structure.
  The escalator structure continues to grow.
  The supports for the escalators themselves look to be complete and close to ready for equipment to be installed.
  

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  A closer look at the tram stop side.
  The steel structure continues to take shape, is this for elevators?
  Moving over to the east side of the structure and a quick look at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
  

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  This rock work seems to be nearing completion.
  Off in the distance the background spires are not showing a lot of visible progress
  

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  A wider look at the tram stop area.
  

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  The new structure from the escalator
  Looking into the ground level.
  From ground level.
  

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  Arriving at the parks. Some landscaping work wrapping up this morning.
  

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  The line to enter Disneyland at 7:42am, the park opens at 8am but they were letting guests onto Main Street USA.
  Disney California Adventure had no line and also opened at 8, but early morning started at 7am over there today.
  A sign guests could hold for a Thanksgiving Photo.. no one seemed interested though.
  

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  Main Street Train Station
  Town Square Christmas tree
  Making my way up Main Street, 5 minutes until park opening. Notice the support cables for the garland were installed last night now that the taping is over.
  

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  Rope drop in the parks is always an electric time. Here is the current holiday greeting and welcome announcement.
  Joining the march toward Fantasyland.
  Sleeping Beauty Castle
  

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  The queue for Peter Pan was already backing up to the castle.
  Posted at 50 minutes, everything else was a near walk on.
  Always fun to see wide open space in Fantasyland.
  

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  First up today, Dumbo. This was my first time riding since the new queue was added. There are now assigned numbers on the ground to speed up loading.
  Waiting to take a spin.
  

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  Soaring over Fantasyland at 8:12am.
  Peter Pan was greeting guests below.
  

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  Next up Casey Jr Circus Train.
  Only one train in service so it was a slow moving queue.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  Red Rose Taverne Breakfast Menu
  

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  Next up Storybook Land Canal Boats.. the line was relatively short but too few boats running so it took about 20 minutes to board. The models are decorated for Christmas.
  The spiel is also adjusted to tell Christmas/holiday stories.
  

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  Here are a couple video clips of the holiday spiel on Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland.
  Toad Hall
  

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  Geppetto's workshop
  

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  Next up a spin on the Tea Cups, which was a literal walk on. Did not break stride until I sat in a tea cup. So by 9:10am visited 4 classic Fantasyland attractions.
  Matterhorn returned from renovation this morning. The queue is reconfigured and features this new entrance.
  

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  There are now switchbacks for the standby queue and the walkway is slightly wider.
  Monorail Blue passing by, notice the Pixar Fest wrap is removed.
  

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  The FastPass distribution window info has a fun animation with the doors closing
  Then opening to show the new time.
  

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  Passing through the hub as a trolley was jingling toward Town Square.
  Most of the filming equipment was picked up. Only a couple support columns left.
  Sleeping Beauty Castle
  

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  Apple Pie Donuts for sale in the hub
  Making my way into a quiet Frontierland.
  

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  The Mark Twain is closed for renovation.
  Our destination was the Haunted Mansion Holiday
  A posted 5 minute wait. Always nice to find a queue like this.
  

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  The Sailing Ship Columbia on the Rivers of America
  Pirates had a 5 minute wait posted too.
  It took slightly longer but not much.
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  New Orleans Square Christmas decorations. It was just after 10am and some of the group went to visit Indiana Jone and the rest to rest.
  Riding the rails along the Rivers of America aboard the Disneyland Railroad.
  Passing small world holiday
  

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  Tomorrowland Station
  Time for the Autopia
  About a 15 min wait due to only 2 of 4 lanes in operation this morning.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  Monorail Orange still features the Incredibles
  Alien Santa popcorn buckets were available throughout the two parks.
  

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  Ralph has taken over the theater for a preview of his new film.
  FastPass return backup to scan tickets at Buzz Lightyear.
  Helped Buzz defeat Zurg again.
  

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  The Disneyland Band performing a Christmas set in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  Canoes were in operation today.
  In addition to the Columbia.
  

• Page Number: 41
  

  Frontierland Christmas decorations.
  Mickey, Minnie, the Disneyland Band & Friends marching to Town Square.
  

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  A video clip of Mickey, Minnie and the Disneyland Band marching toward Town Square.
  Disneyland wait times at 12:39pm
  

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  In Town Square the group performed Welcome to Our Family
  The Dapper Dans of Disneyland in their Holiday Costumes
  

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  Holiday banners line Downtown Disney.
  Took a walk through World of Disney. Christmas decorations are up throughout the store now.
  

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  Christmas decorations are up throughout Downtown Disney too.
  

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  Looks like outdoor dining coming above the pretzel shop.
  Work to close in the patio on the second floor is moving along.
  

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  The Christmas tree is near the Disney Home store
  

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  The Lego store is doing a build for Mickeys 90th on Sunday.
  

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  Looks like they are re-configuring the Monorail queue space.
  Walls up on the walkway by the restrooms. They appeared to still be open but I did not walk down that way.
  No signs of progress on the west side.
  

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  Some holiday inspired banners are now hanging on the food truck area.
  

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  No visible changes near ESPN.
  

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  Walking back.
  

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  A quick look in the Disney Home Store
  

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  Sprinkles needs to update their sign.
  Disney Dress Shop Holiday dresses
  

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  The Grand California lobby once again features a large gingerbread house/hotel.
  

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  Snacks for sale nearby.
  

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  The Grand California Lobby is decorated for the holidays.
  Out along the walkways some holiday decorations too.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  On the Times Guide there is a blurb about Mickey's Birthday celebration on Sunday.
  

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  Speaking of the Times Guides, here is the current Disneyland Map and guide.
  The Disney California Adventure Map and Guide
  Grand Californian Hotel activities for hotel guests.
  

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  Festival of Holidays guide.
  

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  Whitewater Snacks is closed for renovation work.
  The waits for the warming huts at 2:30pm looked longer than the posted 10 minute wait for Grizzly River Run.
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  Pixar Pier.. Luxo Jr appeared frozen. I never saw it move either day where as last visit it was cycling a lot.
  Paradise Park
  

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  Mostly Kosher performing at the Sonoma Terrace for Festival of Holidays
  An annual passholders area is set up under the swings.
  You can fill out a post card for the troops
  

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  Tables to work on your postcard.
  

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  There is also an AP Magnet frame being distributed.
  A holiday photo op is the final stop.
  

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  Bands throughout the festival of holidays will be performing in the Bandstand. Here the Tina Aldana Band is on the stage
  Paradise Garden Grill Festival of Holidays menu
  

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  Princess Elena greeting guests.
  The Three Caballeros near by greeting too.
  DCA waits at 3:19pm
  

• Page Number: 75
  

  Plenty of Alien popcorn buckets and no waits today.
  Almost 4pm and the warming huts still have several groups waiting for each.
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  Waiting for Viva Navidad Street Party
  Showtime
  

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• Page Number: 78
  

  Video from the finale of Disney Viva Navidad Street Party
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  Princess Elean's Musical Grand Arrival was being performed as I waited for the 5:15pm showing of Viva Navidad.
  Round two of Viva Navidad
  

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  The confetti fired for this showing.
  

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  Walking through Grizzly Recreation Area the lights dimmed and snow fell (great timing)
  5:30pm and warming huts had waits extending out to the walkway.
  

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  Making my way up Main Street at Disneyland before the parade.
  A quick look at the new Matterhorn entrance after dark.
  

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  My 1st viewing of a Christmas Fantasy Parade
  

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  Sleeping Beauty Castle this evening
  

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  Disneyland wait times at 7:22pm
  Time for the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment moment on Main Street
  

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  Went for a night time spin on the tea cups.
  Stopped by Tomorrowland to see the preview.
  

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  At this point it was nearing 9pm and the rest of the group was tired so we called it a day.