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  Before looking at my pictures from the parks last week a welcome kit arrived for my Magic Key Pass. This was a promotion for those that bought a pass in the opening weeks.
  Inside the box was a pin, button, magnet, lanyard, map and 2,000 Disney Movie Reward points.
  

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  7:21am - Was directed into a spot on the Monsters Inc Level
  Most of the level was empty still with only a couple partial rows of cars so far.
  The tram stop billboards have been changed to promote the upcoming holiday season.
  

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  7:30am making the walk to the park.
  The Christmas tree was backstage awaiting installation on Main Street USA
  Monorail Red and Blue were making the rounds this morning, no guests on board yet.
  

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  World of Disney's windows have been changed to their holiday graphics and merchandise.
  I had just under 20 minutes until rope drop so stopped to take pictures on the way.
  

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  Inside a cast member was stocking some shelves. The center section is Christmas now.
  

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  A look in the door closest to the parks.
  Arrived at the entrance to Disney California Adventure at 7:46am. No lines to get in.
  Across the Esplanade the same was true at this hour. The initial rush had gone in and those arriving were spaced enough to not cause a backup.
  

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  Halloween has been removed from Buena Vista Street and Christmas has yet to arrive.
  A small crowd being held in Hollywood Land, assuming all these guests are heading for Guardians of the Galaxy.
  Storytellers this morning.
  

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  The largest crowd was on the parade route. They were being held just short of Avengers Campus.
  The park guide maps on Friday featured Avengers Campus and Galaxy's Edge
  8:04am making my way to Cars Land. A majority of those queued up walked quickly toward Radiator Springs Racers.
  

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  I opted to give Mater's Junkyard Jamboree a try with my 2.5 year old nephew who enjoys the attraction, but this morning refused to ride.. so instead we waited then walked by the car instead of getting in.
  Cast Members were repainting the backstage gates in the Pacific Wharf area near Cars Land.
  

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  In the Pacific Wharf area Christmas decorations were up at the dining locations.
  

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  Paradise Bay is still dry as they continue to work on World of Color.
  The most interesting visible change is concrete forms have gone up for new support columns for the projector housings. Guess these will last longer than the old ones. Will be interesting to see if the housings themselves change dramatically. Would have b
  

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  Passing by Toy Story Midway Mania!
  Went for a spin on the Pixar Pal-A-Round
  This pit still had water in it and pumps running.
  

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  An overhead view of one of the new support structures.
  

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  Another one that is not as far along.
  Grizzly Peak
  

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  The water pump was on and sucking water from the pit I showed earlier.
  

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  Assuming the pit area is collecting this runoff from the cooling system for the Incredicoaster launch.
  Stopped by Toy Story Midway Mania! since it was still a walk on.
  

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  Went for a second spin on the Pal-A-Round with other members of my group that joined me.
  Some of them went for a ride on the Emotional Whirlwind
  

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  Christmas decorations are up along the Grizzly Recreation Area pathway.
  Redwood Creek is closed for the holiday transformation.
  

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  Halloween walls are still up along the walkway.
  The bear has traded his pumpkin for a holiday sweater.
  

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  No wait for GRR this cool morning (it was in the low 60s still.
  Thought this was interesting. Lightning Lane signage installed but FastPass signage still in place, neither of which is available.
  Grizzly River Run Lightning Lane sign
  

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  Minnie Mouse was greeting guests in Carthay Circle as we walked by.
  Stopped by the Disney Junior Dance Party for the nephews.
  

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  Vamparina
  

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  Doc McStuffins
  Mickey and Minnie represent the Roadster Racers
  

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  Minnie Mouse
  Mickey Mouse
  

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  Five & Dime performing in Carthay Circle
  Almost time for WEB Slingers.
  Spider-Man flying through the air on this overcast morning.
  

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  Ant Man out greeting guests
  Our group was called at 11:13am, we were on our way to lunch so opted to return later to ride.
  11:40am the Virtual queue return wrapped around the building.
  

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  The scanned groups in quickly and within 5 minutes we were in the queue.
  Most of the queue was in use and some of the backstage overflow too.
  

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  I had never been in this extended portion of the queue. Only the outer ring was in use so we were not there long.
  

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  We were nearing the building just before noon. For once we were hoping the line would slow down so we could try for Rise of the Resistance which opened at noon.
  The line did crawl along, we reached the door at 12:09pm, and were successful in securing a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance.
  

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  12:13pm - About 30 minutes from entering the queue we were in the preshow room.
  Our team's score.
  

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  The tables that were set up to the right in Avengers Campus were removed several weeks ago. Wonder if the Red Car will be returning any time soon.
  1:09pm - The wait to enter DCA this afternoon. The 1pm park hopping time does seem to cause a healthy crowd.
  DCA was backed up to the compass. Disneyland was not as bad, the queues were not even to the Monorail beam.
  

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  Halloween decorations still up at the entrance.
  Mickey and Minnie greeting guests on Main Street this afternoon.
  

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  Main Street USA at 1:17pm
  Lights have been added to the trees along Main Street for the holidays already.
  

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  Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe has opened since my last visit. Here are the windows along Main Street. This new store replaced the camera store on the corner.
  

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  A sign near the door.
  The entrance sign.
  A look around inside the store. It is a small store so even with a few guests inside it felt crowded.
  

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  A look at the props around the store.
  

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  Plenty of ornaments, included ones from Walt Disney World.
  

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  Two cast members working on personalization.
  

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  Caught the 1:50pm Disneyland Band performance in Town Square
  

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  Main Street USA at 1:57pm
  Stopped by the Disney Gallery to show some friends the Muppets Haunted Mansion exhibit.
  

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  Video of t he Disney Friends Cavalcade making its way around the hub.
  The 2:15pm cavalcade making its way up Main Street USA.
  With Halloween over the sound track has changed back to Brand New Day. Hearing that song again in a park took me back to Tokyo Disneyland (where I first heard it for the 35th Anniversary).
  

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  The annual snowfall on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Most of the icicle lights are installed too.
  My Rise of the Resistance boarding group was called at 3pm. So only a three hour virtual wait.
  

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  Passing by Big Thunder which is still closed for renovation work.
  The FastPass Machines were removed a while ago.
  Lightning Lane signage has been installed.
  

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  Passing through Black Spire Outpost
  3:18pm entering the queue for Rise of the Resistance.
  3:35pm - About to enter the briefing room so under a 20 minute wait.
  

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  3:56pm - Exiting Rise of the Resistance.
  

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  Canoes were still circling the Rivers of America this late afternoon
  The Mark Twain Riverboat setting off on a cruise. The upper deck was not in use today. Only the lower two. Noticed this on a half dozen cruises, so I skipped a ride today (so no Pelican's Landing pictures).
  it's a small world is closed for the annual holiday transformation. It will reopen on the 12th.
  

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  During the closure some renovation work going on in the queue.
  No Lightning Lane signage yet
  No real visible progress on the Fantasyland Theater sign
  

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  Making my way into Toontown. The large sign is gone from the show building and more supports have been installed.
  A closer look starting on the right.
  Panning to the left.
  

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  Christmas decorations are up at the firehouse.
  

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  Roger has decorated too.
  The Car Toon Spin sign has returned. Also notice the new Lightning Lane sign.
  

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  A closer look at the construction wall signs near the exit of Car Toon Spin (I did not visit this side last visit).
  

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  Christmas decorations up on the gazebo.
  

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  From the gazebo you can see they are preparing to pour the floor the the El Capitoon Theater
  

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  Some Christmas decorations are up, wonder if the rest are going to go up or not with the construction.
  

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  Spotted Goofy sweeping up his backyard.
  More supports for the facade on the Runaway Railway show building.
  

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  Minnie has decorated.
  So has Mickey and hew as out visiting guests.
  

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  Goofy took a break from working and came up to the fence to visit with guests.
  

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  A final look before leaving Toon Town.
  

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  Thought about taking the train to see the walkway work which appears to be almost done, but the line was longer than my patience.
  No Lightning Lane signage at the Matterhorn yet.
  

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  The FastPass machines are gone from here too (they were removed weeks ago but I did not grab a picture due to guests in the area)
  Tigger out near the hub.
  The setting sun illuminating Sleeping Beauty Castle
  

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  Matterhon on a Matterhorn Monday which is rare for me.
  The Mark Twain was conducting sunset cruises but still only the lower two decks available.
  2018 dated medallions
  

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  Plaza Point at night
  

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  Stopped by Plaza Point for a second visit.
  

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  Plaza Point window after dark
  An Emporium window.
  

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  Goofy and Minnie Mouse
  Main Street USA at 6:46pm
  

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  We decided to call it a day at 6:45pm
  Passing by the Muppets Haunted Mansion photo op.
  Made it back to the parking structure at 7:04pm, so about a 20 min walk from Main Street USA.