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12:09pm - Was directed into a space near the connection to the Pixar Pals Parking structure this afternoon
12:20pm - Arriving at the Disneyland Hotel
Pixie dust trailing behind Tinker Bell
The Haunted Mansion graphics/decorations have returned again to the Fantasy Tower lobby this year
The elevators feature the hitch hiking ghosts
The Discovery Tower housing the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel open in a couple weeks. The construction walls are now removed and just small barriers are up.
The Discovery Tower on the right and Frontier on the left.
Fences up around Tangaroa Terrace, it is still open though.
The fences are down and the new smaller lawn and walkway leading to the Discovery Tower is visible.
A closer look at the lights in the tree.
Security was out front of the tower entrance to check credentials for entry.
The west end of Downtown Disney from near the Adventure Tower
The Din Tai Fung restaurant continues to take shape.
Scaffolding was being removed this afternoon on the hat at the entrance to the hotel. The renovation work is wrapping up.
The pool has a Haunted Mansion banner up too.
Walls have shifted and more of the new pavement is accessible.
Looking to the left, the area closest to the former ESPN is open but the rest is now fenced off.
The structure closest to the walkway.
Trees have been brought onto the site and are on the new walkway behind the wall.
Downtown Disney is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Cultures this month. Isabela from Encanto is in this planter
The Monorail has reopened since my last visit.
Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit 2023 is underway until November 1st.
This is one of two redemption locations, the other is near World of Disney.
Gameboards are available at several locations for $9.99 plus tax
Pinocchio Pumpkin in the LEGO store.
BB-8 Pumpkin in the Star Wars Trading Post
There are other pumpkins throughout Downtown Disney as decorations for the season.
The Disney100 medallions are still up.
Minnie Mouse Pumpkin in Wonderground Gallery
A closer look at the gameboard
Disney Home Halloween merchandise
Pluto pumpkin in the Disney Home Store
Goofy Pumpkin in Pele Soccer
Paseo and Centrico construction from ground level.
Donald Duck pumpkin at Wetzels Pretzels
Mrs. Potts pumpkin in the Marcelines Confectionery.
Some of the treats in Marcelines Confectionery
Tinker Bell pumpkin in the Disney Dress shop window
Moana pumpkin at Naples
Lilo & Stitch at the Sunglass icon
Baymax inside World of Disney
Daisy Duck pumpkin outside World of Disney
Mickey Mouse pumpkin at Earl of Sandwich
1:15pm - Entered Disneyland
Clarabelle Cow out greeting guests.
Daisy Duck in her Halloween outfit
Goofy in his Halloween outfit
The Dapper Dans of Disneyland in their Halloween orange
Video: Dapper Dans performing their Grim Grinning Ghosts
Video: Dapper Dans performing the Headless Horseman
No real visible progress in Adventureland
The scaffolding is still up as they work to complete the last sections of the Adventureland treehouse
Looks like steel is in for this section of steps but no steps yet
From the Mark Twain Riverboat
Tiana's Palace has opened since my last visit.
There is a line stretching along the dining area and mobile order slots go fast each day right now.
Some work going on at the top right of the tree.. noticed a scrim up.
Haunted Mansion Holiday had a posted wait of 50 minutes.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction status this week.
More demolition work to come it looks like.
Jack Sparrow was roaming around New Orleans Square meeting guests.
Tiana was making the rounds in her new restaurant.
Passing by the construction on ground level.
General Hera Syndulla and Chopper were out near Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Video: General Hera Syndulla and Chopper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Chopper led the group through the area.
The Mandalorian and Grogu were also out and about.
Boba Fett
Boba Fett and Fennec Shand
The Tweedles were up to something in Fantasyland
The Tweedles set off running to get away
Walls are up around CenTOONial park in Mickey's Toontown
Walls are still up at Donald's too
Down to one spinning seat
A look at CenTOONial park from the overlook
The turf has been removed and looks like new concrete is going in. Will be interesting to see if turf returns or if this will be pavement when finished.
The fountain is being worked on too it appears.
The Monorail has reopened since my last visit.
Monorail Orange en route to Tomorrowland station to pick me up.
Passing through Disney California Adventure
A check of the Downtown Disney west end work from the Monorail
Looks like the palm trees are in their new locations but the other trees are awaiting placement.
Back in Tomorrowland work continues on the DVC kiosk area
3:42pm - Still 50 minute posted wait for Haunted Mansion Holiday. Thought I would take my chances and see how it went. The LL return seemed to be moderate and not backed up.
The work at the Railroad station continues
3:48pm - Entering the mansion grounds
4:17pm - Just walked through the merge point.
4:19pm - 37 minutes to the foyer and about to walk into the stretching room.
4:21pm - Well not a great picture.. the hallway was a mass of people.
4:27pm - Boarding my black Christmas sleigh
This year's gingerbread house
A small tribute to Rolly Crump in the attic this year.. a nod to his Museum of the Weird concept.
Spotted the Monkey bride in the background.
Entering the graveyard
Jack Skellington and Zero
Sally
Oogie Boogie
The end of the line for Tiana's Palace
A queue to meet Jack Skelington in New Orleans Square
The Golden Horseshoe is closed for renovation.
A photo location for the Hispanic and Latin American Culture celebration.
Assuming it is a Magic Shot..
4:43pm - Disneyland Wait Times
Arrived in Town Square as the Flag Retreat was wrapping up
4:50pm - Crossing the Esplanade to Disney California Adventure
4:58pm - Disney California Adventure wait times
Took a walk through San Fransokyo Square
More finishing touches continue to be added.. the kegs suspended from the beam are new since my last visit.
No changes on the bridge though.
More Baymax lanterns since my last visit have been added
A closer look at the kegs
Hiro was out greeting guests
More banners have been added, the ones below the breezeway are new since my last visit.
A closer look at the new to me banners
Near the Child Care area a new Baymax graphic
Two billboards near the bakery
The second one closer to the door
Not much of a wait for Hiro
Guests hanging around waiting to get in line to meet Baymax
The backstage door is still blocked off
Cast members were using the larger doors
Guido dressed for Trunk or Treating in Cars Land
Lightning McQueen showing off his Haul-O-Ween costume
The Avengers Vault opens Monday in Avengers Campus
Monsters After Dark runs in the evenings throughout the season
45 minute wait at 5:34pm
The Hyperion has a small Halloween greeting now.
Work continues here
Interesting to see a row of tables out in the walkway. Could not tell if these were just relocated or new/additional seating.
Renovation on the Zephyr continues.
Time for the 6:30pm Musical Celebration of Coco..
This is what happens when you show up 2 minutes before the show.. you get stuck quite a ways back.
Paradise Bay as the sun is setting this evening.
This seems like leaving money on the table.. the Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk Dining closes at 5pm.
Work continues on the Pixar Place Hotel. Windows are out on the middle floors now.
The line was slightly shorter this visit.. it stopped here vs going down toward Ghirardelli
7:05pm.. the queue of guests waiting for the World of Color dessert party which begins at 8:00pm for the 9:00pm show.
Fall Mickey in Grizzly Recreation Area
Coco display in the lobby of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
Time to find some hidden Mickeys...
the 1st one I spotted
The back side of the display
Found a second one.
3rd one
4th Mickey
I think this is Mickey #5.. but hard to tell.
The Alley is open, no entertainment going on when I passed by
The Tina Aldana Band in Downtown Disney tonight
Isabela and the garden at night
The SCAREolers perform on weekend nights throughout the Halloween season.
Video - The SCAREolers performing Trick or Treat
Video - The SCAREolers performing Monster Mash
Video - The SCAREolers performing the Devil Goes Down to Georgia
Video - The SCAREolers performing their Haunted Mansion Holiday medley
Video - The SCAREolers performing their Hocus Pocus finale
8:30pm - The Downtown Disney crowd near the LEGO store
Fun to see advertisements for the classic shorts on Disney Plus
My walking path today.