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Starting off this visit checking out Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.
Not a lot of visible progress from this angle. The background spires seem to be stalled.
More scaffolding down from these formations in the middle of the project.
It looks like some of the scaffolding is down from the dome structure in the middle. And the rock on the right is progressing.
Only a little scaffolding up in the next section.
Some scaffolding up on this last section
A closer look a the background spires.
A closer look at one of the recent spires to have scaffolding removed from around it.
A closer look at the building in the middle
On the far side the rock formation continues to move toward completion.
A closer look at this area of the project
Looks like the back side will have some sort of cover on it in this area.
This formation looks just about complete.
Looks like they are starting to close in the large access opening.
Moving on to the parking structure project. Most of the supports are now removed from the escalator structure so you can see it clearly. They were pouring support columns on the 5th floor.
The support structures for the escalators are poured and ready to go.
One for the one leading to the top floors.
Working on the footers for the lower level escalator on the left.
On the top a team working on what will be the decorative cover.
A wider view of the area.
On the right a new structure in front of the concrete. Looks to be for the facade.
Panning to the right decking for the 4th floor is being extended out.
Forms for the 5th floor are being set up
Looking out across the 4th floor and beyond.
Another angle of the work on the escalator structure.
Here you can see the supports and forms for the 5th floor connector that are being set up.
From above
Another concrete pumper sending concrete to support columns for the next floor it appeared.
Looks to be a floor for a 2nd level going in for the space that has been built on the lower level. Notice the brick wall rebar extends upwards more.
A closer view of the concrete pumper boom
Support columns have forms around them for the extension of the ramp to the 6th floor.
From the escalator.
The billboards have been switched to Christmas
From ground level.
The Christmas tree is backstage and assembled, waiting to be taken to Town Square this week.
Walls still up on the tram route side of Naples
Monorail Orange passing by but was empty.
The Halloween entrance decorations are still up at Disney California Adventure.
Disney California Adventure wait times at 1:50pm
No real visible progress from ground level of the Marvel project.
Here you can see the edge of the building but cannot really see anything.
Haul-O-Ween decorations are gone for the most part and some Christmas ones are out already in Cars Land.
Christmas merchandise on the carts along the parade route near Cars Land.
Toy Soldiers have taken up their post and are ready for the Festival of Holidays that kicks off next week.
Fall plantings in the planters.
The stage is set up for Festival of Holidays entertainment.
The packages for World of Color Season of Light are installed in Paradise Park. Looks like the plan is to reopen World of Color at some point during the holiday season.
There were quite a few techs working on the platforms this afternoon.
The light barges for Season of Light have been floated into position in the bay.
Many of the coiled cables have been installed now.
Since my last visit Luxo Jr, AKA the Pixar Lamp, has taken up its perch on the entrance arch for Pixar Pier.
Here are a couple video clips showing the Pixar Lamp, Luxo Jr., in action.
Paradise Bay this afternoon.
The LampLight Lounge sign is still the temporary one.
The bay looked a little cleaner this week, less brown.
As I walked around Pixar Pier I overheard a couple of groups talking about the overlay and the comments revolved around the thought it was temporary just for the summer and surprised it is still Pixar Pier.
No sign of Bing Bong yet.
Wanted to go for a spin on the Pixar Pal-A-Round but the thought of standing in a line that stretched almost to the top of the ramp in the 90 degree weather did not sound fun so I kept walking.
Coco was still being celebrated in Paradise Gardens. This is the final weekend before Christmas takes over.
A fair number of guests moving around. No sign of the Festival of Holiday marketplaces yet.. but they will be in place by next Friday for the opening of the Christmas season.
Spotted something new along the trail in the Grizzly Recreation Area. Boxes on several of the posts.
These appear to be snow machines. Another plus for the area for the holidays.
Also spotted additional speakers on several of the trees (a little hard to see with the shadows).
The bears at the entrance to Rushin' River Outfitters are decked out for the season. A bear wearing a sweater in 90 degree weather helps to set the Christmas mood.
Inside Christmas has taken over most of the store.
Ornament customization is available here too.
The large bear has traded his trick or treat basket for a Christmas sweater.
Grizzly River Run was down when I walked by.
Further down the trail just the regular holiday decorations are up, no additional boxes. They were only on the first section from the Bay Area to Redwood Creek area, stopping before Rushin River.
Halloween decorations removed from most of the entrance areas, no sign of Christmas yet.
One area still had Halloween up.
On Main Street USA garlands are on several of the buildings now.
A look up Main Street USA. The giant pumpkin is gone. The Christmas tree will be moving in very soon.
The annual snowfall on Sleeping Beauty Castle has occurred.
The Refreshment Corner tree is set up.
Disneyland wait times at 3:10pm, a mild afternoon with the longest wait at 45 minutes.
A closer look at Sleeping Beauty Castle this year. They are still installing the lights.
Passing through Fantasy Faire
The walkway to Frontierland is open again.
Decided to hike through the tree house. The view of Frontierland and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge beyond.
A closer look at the spires of Batuu rising above Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
Support posts for the Tropical Hideaway cover are rising above the walls as it moves toward completion.
A closer look
Used a FastPass for Haunted Mansion Holiday
My Doom Buggy stopped in front of the Endless Hallway so here is a video of Zero and the hallway while I waited.
Making my way into Critter Country which was partially decorated.
A check of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge work from the Hungry Bear area.
Most of the visible scaffolding from this area is now removed.
This spires looks to be nearing the final stages.
No changes but just liked the picture of this structure through the trees with the shadows on it.
A ship has landed (well assembled) since my last visit. From here you could only see the tail fin.
The scaffolding is down and some finishing details added to the structure on the left.
A closer look
Walls extended on the Critter Country entry way.
Some Halloween treats were still available, they have not transitioned to Christmas yet.
The top deck of the Mark Twain was roped off again this afternoon. So I skipped a cruise.
New Orleans Square is mostly decorated.
The Matterhorn is scheduled to reopen in two weeks.
A new structure is rising above the wall at the entrance to the Matterhorn queues.
it's a small world is closed for the annual holiday transformation, it reopens next week.
The toons have decorated Toontown already.
Goofy's House
Donald's Boat
The view of spires in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from Toontown.
More Star Wars construction
The decorations around Toontown looked to be the same, nothing drastically different jumped out to me.
Paid a visit to the Gag Factory since I had not been inside in a while.
A quick video from my look around the Gag Factory in Toontown.
The toy shop sign is removed for the renovation work.
The work on the old motorboat area is complete. Looks about the same to me from here.
A different view of the new queue entrance structure for the Matterhorn.
A closer look. Assuming the wait time and return times will be installed on the sign.
The work around the Edelweiss Snacks is complete too and the walls are gone.
The ground level view of the area.
The center window was closed.. regular order on the right, mobile on the left.
All quiet here with both attractions closed right now.
A wall up on the sub lagoon side of the walkway around the look out area.
From the other side of the lagoon.
Pixar Shorts are still playing but Ralph Breaks the Internet takes over next week.
Arrived in Town Square just as the flags were being lowered.
Banners in the Esplanade are back to regular ones now.
Some Disney California Adventure wait times at 4:47pm
Passing through Flo's on my way to Radiator Springs Racers. The signs look to have seen better days.
Had FastPass for Racers and wanted to use it but this was the return line. I hesitated then bit the bullet to wait.
Moved a little faster than I had thought. Only 3 minutes to enter the queue but I could see it backed up ahead.
6 minutes to the water tower
No secondary scan today.. 14 minutes from entering line until I was about to board.
On my way. 15 minutes. Longer than I would have wanted to spend but still not too bad. The stand by line was barely moving because of the long FastPass return line.
Racing through Ornament Valley
Grabbed dinner at Smoke Jumpers than headed out through the airfield. Christmas decorations are up.
The lights along the trail are on.
There are two new dryers located across from the Rushin' River Outfitters so you can warm up and dry off after experiencing Grizzly River Run.
One is accessible with a ramp too.
The cost is $5 for about 3.5 minutes of heat lamps and air. You and 4 friends can crowd in (the posted limit is 5 guests).
In the couple minutes I was in the area no one gave them a try. It was still in the 80s so no real need for dryers.
Used a FastPass for Toy Story Midway Mania. My score turned out ok but I left a lot of points on the table and was no where near any of the high scores as usual.
No signs of progress on the mechanisms under the gondolas on the Pixar Pal-A-Round. My hope was to get in a spin before it became too dark.. but due to slow loading and one group wanting off on the cycle before mine it did not happen as planned.
A check of the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind site this evening.
The sun had set and the final glimmers of light were fading fast as I made my round.
Pixar Pier and beyond Cars Land.
Way too dark to make out anything on the Marvel project today.
Another look at the Inside Out work.
A closer look at Marvel area you can see the outline of a piece of equipment and that is it.
Cars Land neon this evening.
Ornament Valley
This is the final weekend for the Musical Celebration of Coco so stopped by to catch the 7pm show. at 6:40pm this is the crowd already gathered.
I found a spot about 6 or 7 rows back.
To my left.
To my right.
Some pictures from the show.
The Zephyr this evening.
Paradise Bay this evening.
Luxo Jr. the Pixar Lamp after dark.
A couple video clips of Luxo Jr moving around at night.
A stage set up in the Wharf for Festival of Holidays.
This was interesting.. this guest put a string of lights around their balloon..
Ghirardelli has switched to Peppermint Bark samples
Walking back through the Grizzly Recreation Area after dark.
The dryers are lit up well.
A couple walked up and decided to use one. They viewed it as a photo booth/opportunity. They were not on the ride. And took turns inside and taking pictures.
I did not want to intrude so I only took this one picture from the side. The system is basically a series of heat lamps that turn on and then some fans the circulate the air around. They were commenting how at first it felt like nothing but then heated up quickly.
The Nutcracker preview was a ghost town. No signs of guests in the couple minutes I was in the area.
Gone Hollywood has gone Christmas, here is a quick look around.
The lighting and sound effects were not in use this evening as this display waits to be removed.
Over at Disneyland the lights were still on for these.
Main Street USA at 8:20pm
Most of the curb seating was gone. Many guests waiting around for the fireworks in an hour. Others just resting.
Disneyland wait times at 8:24pm
Sleeping Beauty Castle this evening.
The Halloween tree decorations are gone from Frontierland.
Decided to find a spot for Fantasmic! Found this one about 15 minutes before show time.
Show time.
Maleficent Dragon in action.
The river did not light on fire this evening though.
The Mark Twain Riverboat making its pass
Mickey during the finale.
Made my way to Main Street and found a spot just before the lights went out.
That balloon with the lights found its way to Disneyland and into my line of sight again..
Just after this the show e-stopped and was cancelled. Not sure what was going on.. the wind did not seem to be an issue. The smoke was rising nearly straight up.
The park guidemaps for this week
A look at the DCA one map to close out this picture set.