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  8:06am - Parked near the escalators on the 5th level of the Pixar Pals structure today.
  Disneyland Drive was backed up with guests trying to enter the parking structure.
  The parking structure road in the distance looks better than when I arrived, that was backed up on the bridge and to Ball Road.
  

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  Only one tram stop operating at the moment so a two tram wait.
  The picnic area is being used for the Candlelight events.
  8:30am - Entering Disneyland.
  

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  The stage is set for the Candlelight Processional this evening. The first one is at 5:30pm (only 9 hours away).
  

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  Some chairs are set up but many more are coming later.
  

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  Where the narrator this evening will be (Disneyland has a tradition of not announcing who it will be).
  Where the orchestra and cast choir will be.
  

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  Curb seating is already taken. These guests have a long day ahead of them.
  

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  Benches are also long gone.
  As was the curb near the Emporium
  

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  Main Street USA this morning
  Cards with the Candy Cane schedule are now available. Here is the design and schedule for this year.
  Looking back.
  

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  8:38am - Some Disneyland Wait times
  8:38am - Some Disneyland Wait times
  Passing through Adventureland
  

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  The Mark Twain renovation continues
  No wait for Pirates at the moment.
  The Bootstrappers were out performing.
  

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  8:45am - 13 minute wait posted for Haunted Mansion Holiday, but it looks less.
  

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  8:49am - In the stretching room already.
  

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  All quiet in Frontierland at 9am.
  

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  Sleeping Beauty Castle
  The Disneyland Band performing Jingle Bells in Small World Mall
  

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  9:11am - 5 min wait posted for it's a small world holiday. It was a one boat wait for me.
  

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  Next up Mickey's Toontown
  The queue on the right was for Pete.
  9:28am - 15 minute wait posted for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
  

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  A lonesome ghost
  Caught up to the line
  

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  The neon is still under repair.
  

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  9:38am - About to enter the preshow. So a 10 minute wait.
  9:48am - Boarding my train (20 min from entering queue)
  

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  Mickey and Minnie's car did not move.
  Since its the holidays...
  No one in the water on the chilly morning.
  

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  Donald's is still behind walls
  He was out greeting guests though.
  Goofy did not decorate this year
  

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  By the time I left the queue was backing up for Runaway Railway.
  It was posted at 45 minutes now.
  

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  Paused to listen to the Disneyland Band at Sleeping Beauty Castle
  Strolled through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
  

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  A check of the construction work for Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
  

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  The first layer of concrete has been applied over the wire mesh
  

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  No signs of Santa again (think I am 0 for 4 now with my timing this year)
  

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  Walking around the mountain.
  

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  10:38am - The LL return queue stretched to the exit then doubled back on itself all the way to the entrance.
  A closer look at the Mark Twain Riverboat status
  

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  As I was strolling along the Rivers of America Sandy Claws came my way.
  

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  He waved and posed for me as we crossed paths.
  

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  A few moments later I spotted him again in the park area as I was departing the train station.
  Video: A clip from onboard the Disneyland Railroad of the current narration as you leave the station and pass through the tunnel.
  

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  Steaming along the Rivers of America
  

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  The planter project wall is joined by walls for a routine renovation of the Astro Orbitor.
  This wall has not changed in years except for a periodic reprint of the concept art.
  

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  The Astro Orbitor walls feature the history of the attraction from around the world again.
  

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  The #2 graphic featuring Walt Disney World was not installed.
  

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  Sleeping Beauty Castle
  

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  Passing through Fantasy Faire. Asha was not out this morning.
  

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  Tangled was being performed in the Royal Theatre
  The Disneyland Band wrapping up their set in Frontierland
  

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  Plenty of Wish popcorn buckets throughout the park. I did not see any more of the Mickey Toy Soldier ones though.
  11:04am - Pirates was using the extended queue as usual. I want to say it was posted at 35 minutes.
  

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  The water system was fully functional today.
  

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  Another pass through Town Square
  

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  The fire house bell has not returned yet.
  

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  11:16am - Disneyland wait times
  A line for the photopass photographer at the Disney100 Minnie Mouse status
  

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  Video: Mary Poppins and the Pearly Band at Sleeping Beauty Castle - Jolly Holiday with Mary
  Mary Poppins joined the Pearly Band
  

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  Heading to Tomorrowland
  

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  No wait for the Monorail
  Managed to get my own car today.
  

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  Cruising over Buena Vista Street
  

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  A check of the Downtown Disney projects. Some work in the far corner going on.
  

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  Forms up and some holes dug in the open space between the buildings and Monorail station
  

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  You could not see the status of the concrete work.
  

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  Fences up near the Star Wars Trading Post and Monorail Station
  No visible progress at the trailer either.
  

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  A look at Din Tai Fung
  

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  From the lawn
  

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  The patio is not showing much visible progress
  

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  Christmas decorations
  

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  A check of the project here.. preparations for the roof installation are underway
  

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  Line at the ticket booths this morning.
  11:53am - Buena Vista Street
  

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  11:56am - Some Disney California Adventure wait times
  

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  Only three Holiday Toy Drummers today
  

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  Route 66
  Waiting for my food at Flo's V-8 Cafe
  Done eating and on the move again.
  

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  The queue was filled and spilled over blocking the gift shop.
  Gyoza Sausage Bun have been added to the menu recently.
  

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  Time for Viva Navidad Street Party
  

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  The LL Return for Web Slinger was backed up.
  Walls up for an event in the Hyperion Courtyard
  

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  Walt and Mickey Storytellers status
  2:06pm - Back to Disneyland
  

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  Found some friends and visited while waiting for the Candlelight Processional.
  My view today.
  3:15pm - A Christmas Fantasy Parade. We ended up with a clear view.
  

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  Toy Soldiers
  Mrs. Claus
  Mickey, Minnie and Donald Duck
  

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  Donald Duck
  Chip N Dale
  

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  Goofy
  

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  Reindeer
  Santa
  

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  3:44pm - The sun setting as the chairs continue to be set up and crowd fills in for the 5:30 Candlelight
  On the right is the new voice of Disneyland. He was the voice for the Candlelight.
  4:15pm - The Flag Retreat was silent tonight, no recording.
  

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  Video: Brie Larson Candlelight Processional Soundcheck
  Everyone learned that Brie Larson will be the narrator for the Candlelight this evening when she came out to do a soundcheck about an hour before show time
  

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  5:00pm - Time for the Tree Lighting Moment
  Video: A clip of the Tree Lighting Moment
  

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  5:25pm - Nancy has arrived and the orchestra has started playing.
  

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  5:30pm - Lights are off as the choir approaches
  Video: Here are several clips from the Candlelight Processional this evening with Brie Larson as the guest narrator. I apologize in advance for the video shake..
  

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  Showtime... the moment the lights come on and the trumpets ring out with the full choir is always great!
  

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  Brie Larson
  

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  6:27pm - After the ceremony I crossed over to Disney California Adventure
  

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  Only one tree was not lit this evening in Grizzly Recreation area.
  

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  Video: Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! performing a holiday concert this evening.
  

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  The Downtown Disney snow flakes lit up
  

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  7:30pm - Video - Snowfall in Downtown Disney
  

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  I find it a little odd to be walking behind a band that is performing.
  

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  Video: Bierman Brothers performed a number of Beatles songs. Here is a clip of Hard Days Night.
  I found a place to sit for a bit and listen.
  

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  Walked back down to see the 8:00pm snowfall moment.
  

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  Video: 8:00pm Downtown Disney Snowfall
  

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  Video: Holiday Harmony performing Disney and Christmas music in Downtown Disney
  

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  The 8:30pm snow fall moment from a distance.
  My route for the day.