disneygeek.com - Tokyo Disneyland Resort Pictures

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• This morning spotted a crane working near Cinderella Castle (probably with the trees/planters that were walled off).
• Crews working on the driveway for the Sheraton too.
• Backstage spotted a concrete pumper, it was hard to tell exactly where this was but it may be toward where Soarin is going in.
• A stream of guests walking toward Disneyland. Some buses offload out near Bayside station then the kids walk across the parking lot to the park.
• No one enjoying the nice morning view this morning as I headed down to the lobby to look around.
• Here is the view from the seats.. DisneySea.
• Walking through the lobby area of the Sheraton (since I was up early figured I would take some pictures).
• A lounge area.
• Croissants available for purchase.
• A Christmas tree in the lobby.
• Took a quick look in the gift shop at the hotel.
• The merchandise mirrors what is in the parks.
• There was a fair selection of CDs and blu-rays that all looked temping.
• No one out playing golf this morning. It was cold out.
• The garden area and beyond it a wedding pavilion.
• It was just before 9am so we decided to head to the park. A cruiser pulled up as we were walking out.
• Tokyo Bay from the Monorail as we made our way to the park.
• Arriving at Disneyland. The lines were moving as it was just after 9 and the park was open now.
• In line, not bad today, just about the Ticket booths.
• So less than 5 minutes and we were in the park.
• Entering World Bazaar at park opening is an experience as the large group of guests all move quickly toward their first destinations.
• As I walked toward Tomorrowland encountered this line. Turned out to be for Buzz Lightyear.
• Speaking of Buzz, here is what the CMs where.
• Across the walkway Stitch Encounter had a 20 minute wait posted already too.
• I made my way out to the Grand Circuit Raceway. Since it closes in January to make way for the expansion I wanted a last lap.
• Looking into Tomorrowland as I got in line.
• The queue features a garage with car models and equipment
• As you can see there was no wait first thing in the morning.
• TV monitors in the garage playing clips from Disneyland and the first Autopia.
• Even with a short wait they had all four tracks open to be ready for the crowd.
• Time to set off on my lap. It was about 8 minutes from when I first walked up until I was on my way.
• The next several pages will feature a look at the lap as I made my way around the track.
• Cinderella Castle in the distance.
• Traffic ahead.
• A friendly cast member waving to everyone as they raced by.
• I got a salute for some reason.
• Plenty of fall colors along the track, a big contrast to 2015 when I took a lap with the cherry blossoms in bloom.
• The sign seemed a little dramatic.. especially considering the cars shut down if you get close, want to say with 5 feet of the car in front of you.
• The garage area was almost empty with all cars in use.
• Safety warning as I waited to unload.
• My next destination the Star Jets which close in fall of 2017.
• A little longer than I want to wait but I did not go last trip and they will be gone by the time I visit again.
• You are handed a card with the rules and safety warnings. Interesting to note it says nothing about taking pictures (but they are not allowed once you board the craft).
• Upstairs and waiting to board. Interesting to note there was a cast member up there waiting with kids too small to ride so their parent could ride with other kids. A different take on the child swap.
• A Star Jet waiting to be boarded.
• The Disneyland Hotel in the distance.
• Almost my turn..
• The view my ship as I waited to start my flight.
• All strapped in and ready to go.
• You can see DisneySea from here.
• Toontown down below. At this point I was informed no pictures allowed while in the space craft... it turned out to be a 20 minute wait only.
• Walking through Fantasyland I encountered a group of characters including Gideon
• And Fairy Godmother.
• As well as the Tweedles
• The walls were all down in the courtyard behind the castle. Must have been what the crane was working on this morning.
• Cinderella Castle
• Some Christmas decorations outside the castle.
• The view from the front of the Castle looking toward World Bazaar and beyond it the Disneyland Hotel.
• Guests posing for pictures in front of the castle.
• A quiet spot in the center of the central plaza.
• Christmas displays/photo ops around the plaza.
• Some of the colorful landscaping in the plaza
• Making my way to World Bazaar
• Looking toward Adventureland as I headed for the exit.
• A resort liner pulling in as I headed toward the station.
• At the station and on my way to Tokyo DisneySea.