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A look at the construction at Fort Wilderness for the new DVC and the new barn from the Monorail.
Transferring Monorails at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
A recently renovated Monorail Black arrived at the station on the Epcot line.
A look inside while waiting to board.
Stepping into the renovated car.
Looking out at the Magic Kingdom Parking lot. A large section of trees has been cleared as they work to expand the lot.
A mound of dirt has been excavated from an expanded retention pond that is being created where the raceway once stood.
Approaching Epcot a mound of dirt is visible through the trees.
Work continues on the tram stops and entrance project.
Moving into the park new planters have taken shape where the Leave a Legacy once stood on the east side (closest the train).
Landscaping work was underway as they push to get this area open for the holiday crowds.
The fountain area still has concrete work going on.
Moving to the other side of the restrooms between them and guest relations the area has been cleared and a new path is being constructed.
Concrete is being poured on the new path. Most of it looks complete.
Looking out the other side toward the Guardians and Play Pavilion work.
Trees are cleared and new driveway has been added between Wonders of Life and Mission Space. Looks to be for construction access.
The paths in front of the restrooms around to the center of Future World have been removed and are being rebuilt.
The new path looks wider than the old.
In the background you can see Innoventions west where the south side of t he building has been striped down to the steel supports and soon will be removed.
The Fountain of Nations is gone and the area is leveled.
Moving around to Innoventions West. The southern most section exterior facade is still there.
Another walkway is taking shape from the Seas to the front of the park.
The path through the construction is for Cast Members.
A look at the entrance work from the opposite side.
Exiting the platform. I really like that you no longer have to go through security a second time to reach Epcot. It saves some time.
The new tram stop through the trees.
Spaceship Earth as I walked out to the bus stop.
Signs to direct you back to the entrance around the work that is finishing up.
My next stop.
A Disney Vacation Club van featuring Mickey & Minnie.
The bus arrived, about 7 minutes after entering the queue.
Arriving at Coronado Springs.
Buses pass by the front and enter through a side gate.
I decided to disembark at the first bus stop (total time since entering the queue was 20 minutes).
This guest had a full size Christmas tree on top of their car.
Looking across Lago Dorado from the Casitas where I entered.
A closer look at the Gran Destino Tower
The Three Bridges Bar and Grill
New benches taking shape.
It was quiet out here this afternoon.
Explains why it is quiet.. it does not open for several hours.
What a finished bench will look like
Looking into the Maya Grill
Christmas decorations line the walkway
A closer look
Some treats for sale.
No water in the fountain today.
A quick look in the gift shop.
The old lobby area.
There were a lot of people moving around the convention center and common spaces. Guessing they were part of this event.
A hallway connects to the Gran Destino Tower (where the new lobby is).
Outside the tower are several places to sit around a park area.
The hotel facing side of the benches.
The grass is artificial.
The enclosed walkway connecting the Gran Destino to the old lobby.
An oversized chess set.
Time to head inside.
A small Christmas tree in this space.
Heading toward the lobby.
Entering the lobby area.
The front desk is on the 2nd floor.
A large Christmas tree in the center of the lobby.
Heading upstairs.
This was the line for the front desk. It stretched quite a ways.
A closer look at the tree.
Looking toward the front entrance.
A sitting area on the side opposite the front desk.
Decided to head upstairs
A small lobby area was accessible but everything else closed off since they were not open.
Heading back downstairs
Making my way to the bus stop.
A new bus pulled in, no wrap or decals yet.
A sign up for the Studios. Guessing it was good for this week too, but it was dated last Sunday.
A look a the bus stops. They have covers but face right into the sun most of the day so not a lot of shade.
Nice benches but in direct sun and a bit warm to sit on.
Looking up at the Gran Destino from the bus stop.
Spotted the Goodyear Blimp cruising by