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• I arrived just after lunch and the Pinocchio lot was pretty much empty.
• The Halloween billboards are up at the Tram Stop.
• No other banners or signage.
• Along the tram route the same character displays have returned.
• I had to laugh that of course another tram passes by right when we reach Goofy.
• Not a lot of visible progress on the new Starbucks in Downtown Disney
• Halloween banners line Downtown Disney
• Well one direction, looking the other is still Cars Land.
• A look at the closures for the day.
• Stepping onto a very quiet Main Street.
• Today was Dapper Day in the parks, there were a fair number of guests participating.
• No pumpkins out on Main Street yet, but they will be up by next week.
• The old Disneyana store is not the Book Rest (it is really part of the Starbucks.
• Speaking of which some signage has started to appear.
• Not a whole lot of other exterior changes yet.
• The waits just after 1:30pm
• No wait for coffee this afternoon.
• A wall is up blocking the walkway from Fantasy Faire to Frontierland. Guessing they will be working on the railing/barrier between the walkway and waterway.
• Rapunzel was being performed as I walked by the theatre
• Only two princesses today, and a 15min wait.
• A couple new items on the Rancho De Zocalo (The Burrito Guadalajara)
• And the Pollo en Mole
• And a new salad too.
• Not new but a random dessert picture.
• The Big Thunder Trail has reopened since my last visit.
• The pavement now matches the rest of Frontierland.
• Plenty of safety nets are up now along the walkways.
• Another example of a new safety rail with nets and stones.
• The ranch is closed and will reopen next week as the Halloween Round-up
• You can just make out the tent in the Jamboree on the left, so the Villains will be back.
• Work continues on the safety rails along the roofs of Fantasyland/
• King Arthur Carrousel is under wraps receiving some work.
• Surprised no Infinity sign at the entrance to Innoventions.
• Space Mountain had a posted wait of 20 minutes only.
• A look at the new Disney Infinity Area.. the XBox games are all Infinity now.
• Iron Man is still present and had a decent crowd.
• Passed through the Starcade. A rack of Iron Man merchandise.
• As well as a Halloween one.
• And Disney Infinity
• A couple Disneyland Puzzles
• Quick test... do you know where this is? (Answer on the next page).
• All three seagulls are back.
• The planet on the previous page is above the drinking fountain by the restrooms at the exit to Space Mountain.
• Toontown was quiet thanks to the heat.
• Donald passing by.
• Some work in front of Goofys
• Random Castle picture.
• The Pioneer Mercantile is all decked out for Halloween.
• Went for a voyage on the Mark Twain to see if I could see anything new with Big Thunder.
• The answer is not really.. looks about the same.
• A large number of Dapper Day guests were boarding the Mark Twain for a cruise.
• Others were just relaxing and watching the cruise.
• Pirates was a walk on.
• Haunted Mansion is closed for its holiday make over.
• A quiet afternoon along the River
• Some of the Dapper Day guests went all out. This backpack was interesting.. bet it was hot to have that outfit and backpack today.
• A group of Dapper Day guests posing for pictures on the lower deck.
• The landing was packed with more guests, most Dapper Day guests, waiting for the Mark Twain.
• The queue was full and guests stretched back to the pop corn cart. One of the longest lines I can remember seeing for the Mark Twain.
• More Dapper Day guests.
• The Harbour Galley menu has been tweaked slightly too since my last visit.
• Only a 40 min wait for Splash.
• A full Mark Twain making its way around the Rivers of America.
• Only a few more weeks to enjoy this bit of Disneyland history. This courtyard is slated to become the new entrance to Club 33 according to several sites. This is too bad. Its these small detailed spots that really make Disneyland unique. The park keeps loosing them. I still miss the old Disney Gallery above Pirates.
• Some damage to one of the balconies.
• The waits around 3:40pm
• The Straw Hatters performing on Main Street.
• The Fortuosity Shop has its Halloween decorations up.
• An ad for the Halloween Party on the way out.
• Time to head to DCA.
• This week Oswalds is celebrating his birthday.
• That means fully stocked merchandise.
• And a sundae at Clarabelles
• Dapper Day guests were at DCA too.
• The Oswald sundae
• Random Carthay picture
• The waits around 4:00pm
• Random flower picture for those that enjoy them.
• The vineyard near the winery.
• A look down Route 66 this afternoon.
• The Blue Sky Cellar has received an update since my last trip. The case at the end of the entrance hallway features the new Market House.
• The case by the exit door has also been updated. It features Aulani.
• If you want to see the progress as this project nears completion check out my Aulani pictures from August in the DGeeksTravels section.
• The rest of the cellar is still Fantasy Faire
• This sign seems odd to me.. guess guests walking from this direction do not see the one on the pole only a few feet away but it just seems odd.
• Here is what I mean, notice the location of the sign mentioned above to the right.
• Only 20 minutes for GRR with the heat I was expecting longer.
• Planes have taken over the billboard in Condor Flats.
• Minnies Charter Airlines show had only a small number of guests this afternoon.
• Soarin was a walk on.
• The Fly n Buy outside area had Planes merchandise.
• Dancin with Disney has ended its summer run.
• The ground shows some scares from the signs
• Not expecting a big crowd this evening the Drink Me bar is closed today.
• A sound check for the Mad T Party Band was going on.
• Only a 13 min wait for Tower, it looked more a walk though.
• No real waits for the attractions in Fliks
• Cross St. was calm too.
• The Flying Tires were a walk on and there were even empty tires flying around.
• Definitely the way to visit when you can just walk right up and head to a tire.
• The Cozy Cone Fountain was back to normal operation.
• Posted 65 min wait but the guests next to me said it only took them 35. I used single rider and waited about 5.
• Some random shots from the trip.
• DJ rolling by on Cross St heading to his dance party.
• Out in Paradise Bay they were doing pre-show checks for World of Color
• Some sort of work going on by the light/sound towers but could not figure it out.
• No wait for the Little Mermaid.
• The Zephyr was closed for rennovation.
• The temp safety rails have been picked up.
• Went for a trip under the sea (and in the A/C) since there was no wait at all.
• A group of Dapper Day guests gathering in Carthay Circle.
• Last week I was there... how time flies.
• Halloween merchandise in the Grand Californian Gift Shop
• Some of the current treats at Marcelines Confectionery
• The Vault 28 window
• An artist working on a surf board
• Random cart picture since the smell drew my attention.
• The Pin Traders kiosk received a quick renovation recently.
• A band performing on the Downtown Disney stage.
• No movie banners at the AMC this week.
• Some other Halloween ones around though.
• A key message for days like today.
• The waits around 7:10pm
• Another large group of Dapper Day guests in front of the Castle this time.
• Ghost Galaxy speakers up in preparation for its return next week.
• Rumor is Captain EO is closing next week. Saw conflicting reports of just a renovation or permanent so thought I would visit one more time.
• The Thirsty lights were out on the rocket.
• The Autopia signage lights were out too.
• The Markethouse sign.
• Noticed a small hole in the paper.. so went to take a look.
• A peak inside. Looks like it is on the final stretch and will be opening soon.
• Tilly is ready for Halloween.
• Passed through the Disney Gallery and spotted some new items out since I last paid attention at the Tiki exhibit.
• Still no updates to this case.
• Passed through the Disneyana store next.
• Tomasina performing at the Tomorrowland Terrace. Too bad they did not have a group that would work with the Dapper Day guests better and draw a larger crowd like Scot Bruce or Rumble Kings tonight.
• Main Street alive with activity as usual for a Friday.
• Splaash Mountain.
• Took in Fantasymic.
• No sign of the croc following the Columbia this evening.
• The dragon is back since my last viewing.
• And the fire effects were all working.
• I closed out my evening with Magical.