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  7:21am - Paint the Night Elements arriving at Disneyland this morning.
  7:30am - Parked and on my way to the parks.
  

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  7:45am - Arrived at the Esplanade
  No lines to enter Disneyland this morning.
  I am starting my day at Disney California Adventure today.
  

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  Buena Vista Street this morning
  A Red Car ready to start the day
  

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  Carthay Circle
  Video: The Rope Drop announcement at Disney California Adventure.
  

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  Passing through Grizzly Recreation Area
  Santa Sulley Buckets were available at several locations today.
  

• Page Number: 6
  

  I always enjoy quiet time in the parks.
  

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  Making my way out to Pixar Pier
  The World of Color platforms were up for some work this morning.
  

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  8:08am - Decided to visit Toy Story Midway Mania this morning
  8:11am - No wait and boarding a couple minutes later.
  

• Page Number: 11
  

  My score this morning.
  Since it was early managed to snag a couple honors, bet that did not last long though.
  8:24am - Next up a visit to the Pixar Pal-A-Round since there was no wait.
  

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  San Fransokyo Square
  Paradise Gardens Park
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  Disneyland in the Distance
  

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  Work in the Little Mermaid queue is underway
  Cars Land
  

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  Silly Symphony Swings
  Grizzly Peak
  

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  Replacing a few Memory Orbs at the Emotional Whirlwind
  

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  8:49am - Some Disney California Adventure wait times
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  8:56am - Decided to visit Mike & Sulley
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  No wait this morning.
  I don't know why but I still always see Drew Carey even though this version of the attraction has been around for 18 years.
  

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  Video: Roz at the finale of Monsters In. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  Stage 17 billboards
  A few tables added to the fence along the performance corridor to spare guests from having to use a trashcan table.
  

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  Mickey has yet to return.
  10:15am - Holiday Toy Drummer time
  

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  Festival of Holidays decorations in the Bay Area
  

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  11:28am - Disney California Adventure wait times
  Video: The Amazing Spider-Man Show no runs without a live stunt performer.
  

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  Five & Dime are performing Christmas sets.
  Downtown Disney is hosting Chip and Dales Ornament Trail this year. There are 12 ornaments on the trees. You can purchase a board for $9.99 where you match up the colors to the character ornaments then can claim one of the ornament keepsakes.
  Donald Duck Ornament
  

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  Daisy Duck Ornament
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  Stitch Ornament
  Cheshire Cat Ornament
  

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  Disney Wonderful World of Sweets is still under construction
  No opening date has been announced.
  

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  Chip Ornament
  

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  Dale Ornament
  Pluto Ornament
  

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  Goofy Ornament
  

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  Tinker Bell Ornament
  

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  Dumbo Ornament
  The LEGO store has reopened from its refurbishment
  

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  The second story is closed in, no glass anymore.
  

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  Chip and Dales Ornament Trail keepsakes and boards
  The ornaments ready to be claimed
  

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  Parkside Market is moving toward completion
  

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  Mickey Mouse Ornament
  

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  Minnie Mouse Ornament
  

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  Downtown Disney Christmas Tree
  

• Page Number: 43
  

  12:23pm - Onboard the Monorail and heading to Disneyland
  

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  The left/west side gates are still behind walls.
  

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  The Train Station has emerged from its scaffolding. No Christmas decorations yet though.
  

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  12:39pm - 15 minute wait posted
  

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  The line moved steadily most of the time. Only a few paused for LL return guests.
  12:53pm - Through the merge point and will be boarding in a couple boats. It took just over 15 minutes from entering the queue.
  

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  Stopped by the Fantasyland Theatre to see what Holiday Fun was going on.
  

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  We were there for about 15 minutes and nothing was taking place on the stage.
  Pinocchio was out greeting guests and when no on was visiting he was just looking around.
  The Dickens Yuletide Band performs several sets outside the theatre. Here they are near the Toontown Train Station.
  

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  Video: The Dickens Yuletide Band performing near the Toontown Train Station
  A better look at where they are long the crowded/small walkway.
  

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  Storybook Land Canal Boats have a photo op sign to promote their holiday version.
  Goofy and Max Ski Straw Clip is $11
  Big Thunder is closed for some renovation work.
  

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  Someone asked me what I was up to this afternoon so I shared the list I made for today.
  Mickey Elf Buckets for sale in Frontierland
  

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  The Mark Twain and Columbia were not accepting passengers. Both were circling the Rivers of America though.
  

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  No real visible progress on the Carriage House at the Haunted Mansion
  Bayou Country was busy and they were again keeping strollers out of the area.
  

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  The Virtual Queue for Tianas Bayou Adventure was busy.
  They had the extended portion in use. Logs were cycling but it seems they had called too many groups.
  A quick walk through Louis's Critter Club
  

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  Plenty of the opening pins and Magic Key pins still available.
  

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  The new drinking fountain was having a problem, no water pressure..
  

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  Passing by the new park.
  Main Street USA Train Station from Town Square
  

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  From the front at ground level.
  

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  Returning to the park.
  

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  2:18pm - Main Street USA
  Stopped to listen to a couple tunes before finding a spot for the parade
  

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  Found a spot near the arcade to watch the band.
  The Disneyland Band
  Video: Disneyland Band performing the Little Drummer Boy on Main Street USA
  

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  A Christmas Fantasy Parade
  

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  Mrs. Claus
  

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  Video: A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland (Clip)
  Minnie Mouse
  Mickey Mouse
  

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  Snow People
  

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  Anna
  A slow day for Haunted Mansion Holiday today. Looks like I will not be riding.
  

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  Pluto
  Buzz Lightyear
  

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  Jessie
  Santa and his reindeer
  

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  Stopped by Smokejumpers for something to eat this afternoon
  Cars Land
  

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  This year there are only a few garlands stretching Route 66
  Santa Mater out on Cross Street
  

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  Just missed an Avengers Assemble show, appeared to be the regular show, no holiday version.
  3:54pm - All closed up. Seemed early in the day
  Sunset Blvd
  

• Page Number: 75
  

  Daisy Duck visiting guests
  Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho performing at Disney Festival of Holidays
  Video: Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho performing at Disney Festival of Holidays
  

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  A mic issue. The cast member was able to adjust it while the show was going on.
  

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  4:42pm - Mickey's Happy Holidays in Carthay Circle
  

• Page Number: 78
  

  The tree lighting moment tonight had no audio.
  Time for A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland & Miguel
  

• Page Number: 79
  

  Video: A few clips from A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland & Miguel
  I drew a better view today than last week for the show.
  

• Page Number: 80
  

  Miguel from Coco
  

• Page Number: 81
  

  Silent Night
  Video Clips from Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season
  

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  Watched the 5:45pm Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season
  

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  Seems there was a tech issue so the 6:10pm set at the Band Stand had not started. The band is standing on the left.
  Paradise Bay this evening.
  

• Page Number: 86
  

  Video: Holiday Island Reggae Band performing at Disney Festival of Holidays
  6:30 - Holiday Island Reggae Band Disney Festival of Holidays Concert
  

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  7:05pm - Disney California Adventure wait times
  

• Page Number: 88
  

  7:20pm - Back to Disneyland
  Main Street USA
  Wintertime Enchantment on Main Street USA at Disneyland
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  Video: Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle from Main Street USA this evening.
  

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  7:36pm - Disneyland Wait times
  

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  A Disney Holiday Dance Party takes place in Tomorrowland from 5:30-9:30pm
  Clarice at the Disney Holiday Dance Party
  Dale at the Disney Holiday Dance Party
  

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  Goofy & Pluto at the Disney Holiday Dance Party
  Goofy at the Disney Holiday Dance Party
  

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  Pluto at the Disney Holiday Dance Party
  7:50pm - Disneyland Main Street USA
  

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  8:04pm - The security wait as I was leaving the parks this evening
  My walking path today.