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    10:02am - Parked on the roof of the Pixar Pals parking structure.
    Some snow on the mountains in the distance.
    10:17am - About to enter Disneyland.
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    The Holiday season wraps up Sunday at the parks.
    Main Street USA
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    10:26am - Disneyland wait times
    A scheduled Astro Orbitor renovation is underway. The ride has been removed as it has in past ones.
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    Does not look like anything is going on with this walled off area, thought maybe during the renovation they would finish this up.
    The Disney100 Minnie Mouse statue is in the hub, all other signs of the celebration appear to be gone.
    Another view of Tomorrowland
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    It was overcast/cloudy this morning and cool, in the 50s.
    Main Street USA
    Frontierland
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    Adventureland
    Some work near the Adventureland entrance
    The back side of the wall, maybe just fence replacement?
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    Crews working on the Fantasmic stage this morning.
    The Mark Twain renovation continues
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    An extended queue set up for Pirates and they were working to fill it.
    A closer look at the Mark Twain renovation
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    Passing by the Haunted Mansion which was between 45-60 minutes most of the day when I checked.
    A couple of workers were inspecting the Mark Twain, no signs of other work going on this morning.
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    There was a lot of activity at Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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    The new peak is taking shape
    A closer look at the new shape
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    Several portions of the mountain are still cut open and have exposed rebar waiting for concrete
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    The Mark Twain from the Critter Country bridge
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    From the Hungry Bear side
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    Scaffolding and scrim still obstruct the view of the entrance facade work.
    Looks like they will be enclosing a portion of the flume. Steel has been erected on this portion visible from near the meet and greet area.
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    Santa has moved out and Winne the Pooh has returned to his regular spot.
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    An extended queue is set up for Winnie the Pooh today but not in use at the moment.
    Rise of the Resistance was using its extended queue though.
    The Mandalorian and Grogu near Black Spire Outpost
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    Chopper was out roaming around by itself.
    The most people I can remember seeing stopped at the carts shopping in a long time.
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    Passing through Frontierland
    The Disneyland Band in Frontierland
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    Princess Tiana made a brief appearance in her wintertime outfit.
    The sun was starting to break through
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    A look at some of the Christmas decorations in Fantasyland.
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    Next stop Toontown
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    Runaway Railway was down. The scaffolding that was up behind it is gone and no substantial changes jump out on a first look.
    No change with Donald's
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    This is the last weekend for the Tale of the Lion King show.
    The lower sections were full but plenty of seating in the back and side sections
    Some of the special offerings at Troubadour Tavern (Interesting note the baked potato was not on the mobile order options when we tried to order one)
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    The Submarine Lagoon
    Passing over Disneyland Drive on the Monorail
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    Not a lot of visible progress on this backstage area.
    A lot of trenches and utility work in this corner still.
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    The concrete replacement project has moved to right in front of the Star Wars Trading post.
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    Setting up for some droid races
    The work has wrapped up where the former stage was.
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    More fences up down this way closer to security making for a narrow walkway.
    There is also a narrow walkway to the trading post.
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    Work continues on the future Din Tai Fung building
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    The building opposite Din Tai Fung
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    Looking toward the back patio area
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    I saw a permit for new entry gates for the parks no sign of work at any of the entrances yet.
    Most of the Christmas decorations remain up in Downtown Disney
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    The work at Paseo and Centrico continues. I thought the shade structure would be more complete by now.
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    Concept art on the wall.
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    The Disney100 banner is gone from the entrance to the hotel
    Buena Vista Street
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    Trolley Treats chocolate art today.
    12:25pm - Some DCA wait times
    12:27pm - Another look at DCA wait times
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    No visible progress on the DVC project at the former Blue Sky Cellar
    Route 66 this afternoon
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    Santa Mater on the move
    Passing through Avengers Campus as Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje was underway
    Ran into Mickey's Happy Holidays on Sunset Blvd
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    Pluto
    Dale
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    Holiday Toy Drummers
    Joy
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    The Incredibles
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    The Toy Story gang
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    Some 2024 merchandise
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    Buena Vista Street Christmas tree
    Returned to Disneyland
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    The board shows three trains this afternoon and the one I am waiting for just left Toontown.
    1:23pm - Watching the Dapper Dans while waiting for the train.
    Goofy was making the rounds in Town Square
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    As was Mickey (I also spotted Chip n Dale and Minnie Mouse)
    Monorail Blue still has the Disney100 wrap
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    1:35pm - My train arriving.
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    Passing through New Orleans Square
    Walls are still up around the building that had the fire in Dec 2022.
    A look at Tiana's from the train
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    Steaming along the Rivers of America
    1:51pm - About to enter the crowd to find a spot for the 2pm parade
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    Found an ok spot
    Two cast members preparing to sign the parade
    A Christmas Fantasy Parade runs through Sunday
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    Mrs. Claus
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    Donald Duck
    Chip N Dale
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    Snow People
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    Anna and Olaf with Elsa in the background
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    Goofy was having some sort of problem. He crossed his arms and froze. The parade stopped just past us, a cast member approached him then after a minute the parade continued.
    Pluto
    2:21pm - Decided to hop in line for it's a small world holiday.
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    Reindeer passing by as we waited
    Santa was having microphone issues as the float pulled out, sounded like they decided to turn it off.
    2:35pm - Onboard and setting sail. So the 15 minutes was just about right this time.
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    Timon was not popping up when we cruised by.
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    There were a handful of other dolls not moving too on this cruise through. The attraction goes down for swap back to the regular show Monday.
    There were still a lot of guests moving around when we exited.
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    Stopped to see the Disneyland Band at Sleeping Beauty Castle
    3:00pm - A check of the Disneyland wait times
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    The fire house bell has not returned for those of you tracking it.
    Returning to Disney California Adventure
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    The signs out front of Smokejumpers Grill advertise their breakfast offerings all day.
    Only a small LL backup as I walked by Soarin
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    3:24pm - 55 minute wait posted at Soarin
    20 min wait at Grizzly River Run
    All quiet at the Zootopia meet and greet
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    Crossed paths with Judy making her way to the location
    Nick was right behind her
    Holiday Toy Drummers
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    The extended queue was in use for the Little Mermaid. The standby was posted at 20 minutes
    A little congestion due to a Viva Navidad Street Party ending recently
    A display for Dia de Reyes at the entrance
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    This little courtyard was also celebrating Three Kings Day, just like recent years
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    No activities this afternoon, they must have been earlier in the day only.
    Mariachi Divas at the Paradise Garden Bandstand
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    Viva Navidad Street Party
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    Video: Clips from the 4:45pm Viva Navidad Street Party at Disney California Adventure
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    Paradise Bay this evening as the sun set
    5:30pm - Time for the Phat Cat Swinger Holiday concert. Today is their last day for this season
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    Decided to take a stroll through San Fransokyo Square
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    The gift shop area had the heaters on tonight.
    The Lightning Lane return for Radiator Springs Racers had turned and was heading down Cross Street
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    Pixar Pal A Round
    6:45pm - Time for the last Phat Cat Swinger of the Festival of Holidays.
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    Returned to Disneyland after their set for the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment moment
    Video: Sleeping Beauty Castle Wintertime Enchantment from Main Street USA
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    A last look at the Town Square Christmas tree for this season as I left the park.
    8:17pm - Onboard a tram and heading back to t he parking structure.
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    The Disneyland Hotel entrance driveway from the roof of the parking structure.
    My path today at the Disneyland Resort.
    8:17pm - Onboard a tram and heading back to t he parking structure.
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