This page is to help you quickly jump through this picture set. Below you will see a listing of the pages and the captions on that page.

• Page Number: 1
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 2
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 3
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 4
  

  A Christmas tree in the lobby.
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 6
  

  No one out playing golf this morning. It was cold out.
  The garden area and beyond it a wedding pavilion.
  

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  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.
  

• Page Number: 8
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 9
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 10
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 11
  

  Looking into Tomorrowland as I got in line.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  The queue features a garage with car models and equipment
  As you can see there was no wait first thing in the morning.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  TV monitors in the garage playing clips from Disneyland and the first Autopia.
  

• Page Number: 14
  

  Even with a short wait they had all four tracks open to be ready for the crowd.
  

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• Page Number: 16
  

  Time to set off on my lap. It was about 8 minutes from when I first walked up until I was on my way.
  

• Page Number: 17
  

  The next several pages will feature a look at the lap as I made my way around the track.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  Cinderella Castle in the distance.
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  Traffic ahead.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  A friendly cast member waving to everyone as they raced by.
  I got a salute for some reason.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  Plenty of fall colors along the track, a big contrast to 2015 when I took a lap with the cherry blossoms in bloom.
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  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.
  

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• Page Number: 24
  

  The garage area was almost empty with all cars in use.
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  Safety warning as I waited to unload.
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  My next destination the Star Jets which close in fall of 2017.
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 28
  

  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).
  

• Page Number: 29
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 30
  

  The Disneyland Hotel in the distance.
  Almost my turn..
  The view my ship as I waited to start my flight.
  

• Page Number: 31
  

  All strapped in and ready to go.
  You can see DisneySea from here.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  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
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  Cinderella Castle
  Some Christmas decorations outside the castle.
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  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.
  

• Page Number: 36
  

  A quiet spot in the center of the central plaza.
  Christmas displays/photo ops around the plaza.
  

• Page Number: 37
  

  Some of the colorful landscaping in the plaza
  Making my way to World Bazaar
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  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.