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• 9:31am - Arrived to find a backed up Mickey and Friends Parking Structure
• 9:52am - Directed into a spot near the far corner of the structure.. but glad to be through the parking line.
• Holiday Tram stop billboards, blocked by a tram.
• I get questions about my plan for any given day. Typically I have a couple bullets jotted down. today I did a more extensive list because there was a lot going on.
• A line at the far booths.
• No one at the near booth
• Pumpkins are long gone now and snow has replaced them. Today the holiday season officially started at Disneyland.
• 10:11am - Arrived inside the park. So a good 45 minutes from exiting the freeway to park entrance today.
• The Adventureland Treehouse attraction poster
• Missed most of the Disneyland Band, but caught the finale to their set.
• Video: Disneyland Band performing their Nutcracker Suite finale
• Mickey Mouse in his new holiday outfit on his way to meet guests.
• Goofy being goofy...
• Chip and Dale
• Minnie Mouse greeting guests
• 10:22am - Main Street USA
• Always fun to hear the jingle bells of the horses on Main Street USA
• 10:28am - Disneyland wait times
• Hub holiday plantings
• Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier Buckets - $29.75
• The line in the hub for buckets
• Filming on the west side of the castle, today is a media day for the holiday kickoff
• Making my way to Frontierland
• New pin trading rules have gone into effect.. benches are now for sitting, not for pins
• Tables are set up around the area and designated as pin trading
• Work continues in Adventureland
• Adventureland Christmas Tree
• The Adventureland Treehouse opened today.
• The queue for the treehouse was using an extended portion that wrapped on the bridge.
• Checked the app to see if there was an estimated wait time, there was not. A cast member said under 30 minutes.
• On the left is the treehouse queue
• To the right Pirates and a busy Rivers of America water front
• Looking toward Frontierland
• The queue for the treehouse
• 10:43am - Decided to get in line for the Adventureland Treehouse since I had some time.
• 10:53am - Rounded the corner and crossed back over the bridge.. heading toward the treehouse..
• Adventureland was busy looking
• On the right the queue, the left is the entrance ramp. They were spacing groups out to minimize congestion
• 11:04am - Through the checkpoint and ready to start my visit. So about 20 min wait, it looked worse than it was.
• Video: Adventureland Treehouse - Clips from my first visit
• The dining area
• Jane the ostrich
• A wider view looking back now that people have moved on
• The next area had some plans on display
• A better view of the extended queue on the left side of the bridge
• Adventureland from above
• The Indiana Jones queue
• Mothers Magical Music Parlor (oops on the exposure)
• Daughter's Observatory
• Caught up to the traffic
• Tiana's Bayou Adventure work
• Another look at Tiana's
• you can see the new shape of the mountain coming together.
• The queue area
• Passing by the kitchen/dining area again
• Made my way over to the Mark Twain Riverboat next
• The areas that are complete look good as new again.
• Tiana's Bayou Adventure work from ground level
• A team working on painting/restoring the railings
• Critter Country Christmas decorations
• Olaf Holiday bottle toppers
• Winnie the Pooh was backed up, said only a 10 min wait though
• Santa is greeting guests in Critter Country again this year
• He was not out when I walked by.
• Even the part of the store behind the construction wall was decorated
• The queue was mostly empty for the Pooh gang or Santa
• The Disneyland App thought I was in Downtown Disney.. I know Critter Country is a far corner but still... also note Genie+ is $35 today.
• The app features a holiday animation when it opens
• Speaking of Genie+.. this is the end of the Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane return.. its to the exit.. guess that is progress compared to the bridge but still not good.
• Holiday offerings at the New Orleans Square popcorn cart
• The queue here looked about the same as on Main Street when I walked by there earlier.
• There was a train in the station but the railroad is closed this morning.
• Hmm.. wanted to take the Monorail but 30 min wait was more than my patience.
• Went to check and the queue extended down the ramp a bit. The issue appeared to be only one train in operation.
• Winnie the Pooh out for a stroll
• Holiday sippers
• it's a small world holiday was down most of the morning and the queue was full and backed up down the walkway.
• The return queue was backed up too.. hard to tell where each queue was with the big backup.
• No Christmas decorations on the El Capitoon.. wonder if its yet or not at all this year
• CenTOONial park has reopened
• Found a spot to try for the virtual queue for World of Color
• Picked up a spot with no problem for the first show
• Goofy's was closed for more elements to be installed since my last visit. Here is a fishing pole
• The turf walkway near the fountain in CenTOONial park is now bricks
• The fountain has returned too
• CenTOONial park
• Max's fort has received a Powerline cover and more props
• The play area has been restored, no more trash can covered areas
• Donald's is still behind walls though
• A closer look at Fort Max
• A team was looking at something in the fort
• This is what they were looking at
• The fishing props
• Popcorn queue in Fantasyland
• Some open pavement in front of Tomorrowland at the moment
• Daisy Duck in her new winter outfit
• Minnie Mouse in hers
• 12:33pm - On my way over to Disney California Adventure
• Buena Vista Street
• The Buena Vista Street Christmas Tree
• 12:30pm - Disney Calfiornia Adventure wait times
• Disney Festival of the Holidays marketplaces were all open, waits looked moderate considering it was opening day.
• Favorite Things Marketplace Menu
• No wait at Making Spirits Bright
• Making Spirits Bright Marketplace Menu
• Passing Cars Land
• Festival of Holidays merchandise
• Merry Mashups Marketplace Menu
• The Misteltoes perform at Sonoma Terrace this year
• The Port of San Fransokyo sign has been installed since my last visit
• A closer look at the sign
• Ariel's Christmas decorations
• Time for Mickey's Happy Holidays
• Video: Mickey's Happy Holidays
• Brews & Bites Marketplace Menu
• The 3D bubble machines are back for World of Color Season of Light
• The main stage sits quiet throughout the day this year.
• San Fransokyo Square has Christmas decorations, but they are holdovers from the Pacific Wharf
• Tables were at a premium so some guests found alternatives.
• The backstage gate work is complete since I last noticed
• Flo's V-8 Christmas Tree
• A look at some of the Cars Land Christmas decorations
• The Lightning Lane return came out to route 66
• 100 minute stand by posted
• Santa Mater at the Cozy Cone
• Winter Sliderland Marketplace near GRR
• Winter Sliderland Marketplace Menu
• Russell out in the Bay Area
• Holiday Toy Drummers arriving for their performance
• Video: Holiday Toy Drummers at Disney Festival of Holidays
• The extended queue for the Little Mermaid was in use this afternoon. Will be interesting to see how it is next visit once Genie+ starts
• Went to find a spot for Viva Navidad and the area was reserved today.. so had to seek an alternative spot
• The sun was not great in this location near the gate
• The characters have new costumes this year
• I moved to an alternative spot.. could see the characters but not much else.
• Panchito Pistoles
• Donald Duck
• José Carioca
• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Dug was out where Russell was the last tinme I passed by
• Santa's Holiday Visit at Grizzly Recreation Area
• Santa was greeting guests
• Some of the Grizzly Recreation Area bears
• The Grand Californian Hotel gingerbread display is under construction
• No other lobby decorations up yet
• A check of Downtown Disney construction, not much visible progress here
• Halloween decorations are still out
• The new lawn area opened today and fences have shifted around for the concrete work.
• The former stage area is behind fences now and the stage is gone. The concrete will be replaced here
• A temporary trailer is parked alongside the Star Wars Trading Post. Assuming this is the future home of Earl of Sandwich
• The walls now feature coming soon ads for Din Tai Fung
• The new stage area is complete and tonight are the first performances
• Cast members were checking out the stage
• The new lawn area and walkway are open, the courtyard has construction walls on three sides right now.
• The walls go over the planters for the new trees
• Lights and speakers around the lawn
• The new stage
• Some of the seating around the new lawn
• A partially covered seating area on the opposite end of the lawn
• Area trashcans
• The lawn is not flat, there are some hills
• Toys for Tots drop off location
• Festival of Holidays Crafts area from 11am to 5pm
• 2:58pm - Took the Monorail back to Disneyland
• 3:06pm - 5 min wait posted for it's a small world holiday at the moment, looks like it just reopened, and parade is distracting/blocking people finding their way out here
• Guests lined up for the parade, and an empty queue
• Caught up to the line..
• 3:09pm - Setting sail...3 minute wait
• Video: it's a small world holiday Finale room
• 3:33pm - Main Street USA is preparing for the parade... time to find a spot for the parade since it just stepped off.
• My first choice was taken by a Disney film crew
• Went with plan C...
• Video: A Christmas Fantasy Parade opening and finale from Town Square
• 3:50pm - A Christmas Fantasy Parade arrives in Town Square
• Mrs. Claus walking in front of the mail room float again this year
• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Chip N Dale
• Winter Wonderland is lacking skiers this year
• Plenty of snow people though
• The Frozen group
• Clarabelle Cow leading the bakery group
• The Royal Ball group
• Belle and the Beast dancing at the end of the procession
• Jessie is walking again, no cart this year
• Buzz has lost his float, he now rides on the Toy Factory float
• Woody still has his float
• Santa and his reindeer
• 4:12pm - The end of the parade
• The bell has not returned to the firehouse
• 4:14pm - Post parade congestion on Main Street USA
• No flag retreat viewing from the train station.. they have the benches guarded and off limits.. for parade viewing.. which is in 2 hours. Seems a little early to me.
• The Flag Retreat procession making its way to Town Square
• The Dapper Dans have their holiday outfits on .
• Equipment for the candlelight is showing up around Town Square
• The nightly Flag Retreat Ceremony in Town Square
• Back to Disney California Adventure
• This San Fransokyo Square sign really stood out today
• Sarges
• Winter Wonderland was just concluding as I walked down Route 66.. the lights had just come on for the evening.
• Passing through Avengers Campus, no sign of the Marvels this evening
• Clara Cluck greeting guests as part of Festival of Holidays
• Mostly Kosher has their own stage outside Stage 12 in Hollywood Land this year for Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
• Grandma's Recipes Marketplace Menu
• Holiday Duets Marketplace Menu
• The Backlot stage is used for Blue13 Dance Company this year
• Festival Crafts
• Walls are down. A new register counter has been added
• Buena Vista Street Christmas Tree
• The Port of San Fransokyo sign was not on this evening.
• 5:19pm - Goofy's Sky School Lightning Lane Return is backed up across the main walkway.
• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse out for pictures
• Mariachi Divas performing on the Bandstand
• The Three Caballeros on the move
• 5:22pm - No wait to order at Paradise Garden Grill this evening
• Encanto meet and greet area was quiet this evening
• Time for Phat Cat Swinger Holiday Concert
• Video: Phat Cat Swinger - Sleigh Ride
• 6:07pm - Returned to Disneyland
• Opted to take the east side by pass.. it was wide open
• Tarzan's Treehouse attraction poster is up on the wall
• Looking for a spot for the parade...
• Walt looking over the crowd
• 6:38pm - A Christmas Fantasy Parade leaving Town Square
• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Donald Duck
• Chip N Dale
• Snow People
• Anna, Elsa and Olaf
• Anna having fun
• Clarabelle Cow
• Goofy
• Princess Tiana
• Buzz Lightyear
• Space Mountain has new lighting effects and projections since my last visit
• Pluto at the Disney Holiday Dance Party in Tomorrowland
• Goofy dancing
• The Artisocats at the party
• 7:26pm - This mob of guests is the return queue for Buzz Lightyear Lightning Lane
• 7:30pm - Time for Wintertime Enchantment
• It's a small world holiday this evening, the attraction was down again/still.
• 7:45pm - Oops the clock has not been updated yet.. it is an hour ahead
• The projection show started before the clock sequence ended
• Sleeping Beauty Castle this evening
• 7:54pm - The Adventureland Treehouse after dark, the wait was probably 15-20 minutes, I did not wait this evening.
• Video: Adventureland Treehouse afterdark, the water system was not in operation
• The queue for the Adventureland Treehouse
• 8:03pm - Back to Disney California Adventure
• Strolling through Grizzly Recreation Area
• A number of trees were having problems and the lights were not on
• I miss the snow fall moments out on the trail.
• 8:42pm - Found a spot for World of Color - Season of Light
• Showtime
• Video: Goofy Decorating segment of World of Color - Season of Light
• No fire effects for Goofy decorating
• The heart bubbles were running this evening.. and starting rising on queue.
• A closer look at one of them
• 9:25pm - The Buena Vista Street Tree
• 9:27pm - No wait to enter Disneyland so thought I would see about a space for fireworks
• 9:29pm - On Main Street trying to find a spot, right as the lights went out for the show..
• I ended up with an ok view of the projections (which are minimal for this show)
• And a very obstructed view of the fireworks
• White Christmas finale
• 9:41pm - White Christmas wrapping up
• 9:47pm - Onboard a tram and ready to depart
• Tram stop Holiday billboards, not tram blocking it this evening
• Disneyland guidemap
• Disney California Adventure guidemap
• Disney Festival of Holidays booklet