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• Arrived at Disneys Hollywood Studios just before 4pm. The Christmas tree is out front as has become the norm.
• To the right before you enter the park there were several characters out. This was after security but before the park entrance.
• A cast member showing off her lightsaber tossing skills.
• Hollywood Blvd is decked out for the season with plenty of garland and decorations.
• Not sure what to call these boxes, they are basically speaker/equipment housings that are oversized and used as projection surfaces for the night time shows.
• The Chinese Theater.. the hat is long gone but there always seems to be a stage or something set up in front.
• Looking back down Hollywood Blvd.
• March of the First Order making its way up Hollywood Blvd.
• Here is a video clip of the march.
• A camera man is on the street and follows the march. It is broadcast to the large screens (thought this was a good way to ensure people can see).
• Here you can see the march and it on the screen too.
• They had an overhead camera too.
• After a brief show they march back.
• Projectors in one of the towers for the evening shows.
• The control booth in the bottom of the tower.
• Cast Members indicating where the line for the Great Movie Ride starts.
• Moana has moved into One Mans Dream.
• Pixar Place is alive with activity as always.
• Very little of the new construction is visible from in the park. Here you can see the building for the coaster in the background.
• A closer look at the concrete building. Believe it is equipment and support facility for the attraction.
• Now with a third track the Toy Story line is under an hour. Wonder what it would be if FastPass was removed. If it would be like the DCA waits.
• Making my way down to the end of the street. You can not really see much.
• The Backlot is leveled so now you get a clear view of the Muppets. You cannot get to there from here without going through the entire park though, so both sides are dead ends. Seems there should be a path put in to ease crowd flow.
• Some trees stored near the wall.
• No changes to the concept art. In the top right you can see the building that is taking shape now.
• One block of New York Street Facades is still visible.
• Some food options in Pixar Place now.
• There is also a bar.
• Current movie billboards on the Great Movie building.
• The Moana Meet and Greet has taken over the back portion, where the Fantasyland model was years ago and the D23 exhibit.
• The International parks are still represented in the final waiting area.
• Bug the Tokyo DisneySea Fortress Explorations Model is gone.
• A better picture showing where the entrance to Moana is.
• If you visit Moana you can get an activity book.
• The courtyard for the Great Movie Ride is being set up for the dessert party.
• Took a quick look into the ABC Commissary. It was nearly empty at 4:30pm
• The restrooms near the Muppets have new signage.
• Rizzo has taken over Pizza Planet. This works much better thematically in the area.
• The Miss Piggy fountain is now a planter.
• The patio/balcony seating at Rizzos.
• You can see over the wall into the former Streets of America but really cannot tell anything from this angle.
• The Muppet Courtyard.
• A bar to sit at and eat your pizza with a view.
• The view from the bar.
• Inside the seating areas are all redone, the arcade is gone and more seating added. It was not very busy when we visited.
• The Banquet hall is over the ordering area and is a great addition!
• Inside the hall there is a never ending reception going on with 80s music, disco ball and lighting.
• Here is a brief video clip of the room.
• The trash cans also have different sayings on them.
• Silverware and condiments.
• The walls upstairs have pictures from New York on them.
• Some of the signs were re-used from the Streets of America.
• More trashcan sayings.
• Framed records.
• Does this sign look familiar?
• The dining area has booths as well as regular chairs/tables.
• Caricatures on the wall by the restrooms.
• Looking back across the upstairs area.
• Moving downstairs. There were people dining down here, seems they did not want to walk up the stairs.
• The ordering area has been expanded since the Pizza Planet days.
• Papa Rizzos Original Apron from 1916
• Pepe borrowed his first dollar.
• Employee of the month plaque
• Some of Rizzos merchandise
• The other half of the ordering area was open and had guests.
• Back upstairs to eat since it was empty.
• On the way out it was still empty.
• A view of the courtyard at night from the balcony/patio seating.
• A video clip from the balcony area.
• Heaters around the outdoor dining area.
• Walked by Star Tours and only a 10 min standby posted at 5:49pm
• Made my way back to Hollywood Blvd to find a spot for Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam!
• 15 minutes till show time.
• Snow started to fall at the 15 minute mark.
• And logos on the projection surfaces.
• The crowd filling in behind us, 10 minutes till showtime.
• Snow accumulating.
• Lights in the trees
• Giant snowflakes
• Show time.
• Images are projected onto the Chinese Theater and the two surfaces on either side throughout the show.
• Lasers come from the theater, the side as well as projection towers.
• Here is a wide view showing the two side projection surfaces.
• Snowfall during the show too.. which makes for some great effects with the lasers.
• Some fireworks come from the surrounding buildings but most are off in the distance to the right of show center.
• This shows how off center the main shells are. From here not bad but if you are back on Hollywood Blvd you will have a hard time seeing them.
• Here are some video clips from Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam!
• After the show a Christmas tree is projected as snow falls.
• Snow fall on Hollywood Blvd.
• Oops I should have stopped to focus..
• A final look up Hollywood Blvd before exiting.