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  After arriving before the sun rise and stopping by the Riverside to check in we headed for the Animal Kingdom to start our trip.
  We arrived just after 8:00am and it was very quiet
  

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  The park did not open until 9:00am
  Noticed they are plugging their annual passholder deal at all the ticket windows.
  

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  Same holiday decorations around the entrance area, nothing new jumped out.
  We were let into the park about quarter till 9.
  There was a brief ceremony to unveil the information board.
  

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  Noticed a new Picnic in the park sign up. They now take orders in several spots.
  The characters showing up for the opening ceremony (it was not just a couple minutes till 9).
  

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  The crowd that had gathered behind us.
  

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  Noticed the showtimes on the Camp Minnie Mickey sign.. could not remember if those were there last trip.
  

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  Since we were near the front we first visited the Safari and walked on. So here are some shots from our ride through
  

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  Next headed over to Pangani forest to check out the Gorillas
  

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  De Vine was out and performing
  

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  We next hiked through the Jungle Trek
  Not much activity here.
  

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  A random Everest shot as I walked by.
  Next up Nemo the Musical
  

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  The Tropicals out performing near the Theater in the Wild.
  Next up headed for Dinoland and lunch. Here are some shots of the signs along the way.
  

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  The gas pump area is now a meet and greet.
  

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  Pluto and Goofy were out when I walked by.
  Some work going on at this entrance/exit.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  The sign on the wall.
  For those that like menus.. here is the current lunch/dinner one
  There are now self serve beverage stations in both dining rooms.
  

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  The Tough to Be a Bug Fastpass area is all closed up.. they were testing a centralized Fasptass distribution point here several weeks/months ago but no signs of anything today.
  Spent some time hiking around the Tree of Life
  

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  Noticed a couple of areas with picnic tables now.
  

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  A new sign at the trails head. I do not remember this before.
  The fish..
  A stork a little further along.
  

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  Headed out to Conservation Station next.
  Still not sure about the sounds of the rain forest and Pocahontas.. last I checked we did not have any rain forests on the east coast (guess it would be mid to north coast) of the US...
  A vet giving a presentation
  

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  Setting up for an animal encounter.
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  Had a Fastpass to burn so went on the Safari again.
  

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  There were some elephants in the water.. of course I was on the wrong side of the truck...
  

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  Thought this was a little sad.. not sure what Buzz Lightyear toys have to do with the Animal Kingdom!!
  The menu at Pizzafari
  

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  Headed out to see what was going on at the Camp next.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  Not many people out in line for Mickey, maybe two or three groups only.
  More characters coming out for pictures.
  

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  Gi-Tar Dan out roaming around.
  The show is gone.. but there is still a Meet and Greet out front.
  

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  A couple shots of the tree before heading out
  Thought it would be fun to turn around since no one seems to take a picture looking away from the tree.
  

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  Spotted an anteater on the way out.
  There are now hand sanitizers everywhere.. kind of thrown in and chained down. Guess if they decide to keep them they will eventually be worked into the areas?
  Next stop the Magic Kingdom.
  

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  Spotted the new monorail Teal operating on the resort line today (this is the one that was put together with cars from the two that collided if I remember correctly).
  Bay Lake Tower is now open for business (not for visitors but only for guests staying there).
  

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  Main Street is all decked out for the Holidays as usual.
  

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  A new gift shop at the end of Main Street... like there were not enough already. Also thought all the banners for the Christmas party hard sell were over the top.
  

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  The current wait times.
  Headed out to Liberty Square.
  The Hall of Presidents is open again (will have some shots and thoughts on a latter day)
  

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  The Liberty Belle preparing for the showboat jubilee
  The procession here starts near the Diamond Horseshoe and heads for the boat.
  

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  It is a much shorter procession than Disneylands and does not work as well in Frontierland/Liberty Square as it does in New Orleans Square.
  

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  Louis has his own raised area on the lower deck.
  

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  The boat pulls out and steams over to a show stop near the Splash Mountain bridge.
  

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  The show features the same set of songs as the Disneyland show (except no live vocals).
  

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  The riverboat captain was into the show.
  Guest participation..
  Notice the river boat CMs working the rail on the first floor.. Another difference in the coasts. At Disneyland its performers that work with the guests.
  

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  He appears on the top of the boat which is a little more dramatic but harder to photograph.
  The spirits do not have yellow backing like Disneyland yet.. so they are much harder to see.. photograph.
  

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  There is no sound system on the shore to use for the show so they have speakers and equipment on the top deck of the boat.
  

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  The finale has fireworks.. they looked great compared to the streamers in Anaheim.
  Sailing off around the river.
  

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  Some work going on near the smoking area..
  Noticed a crack in Splash Mountain.. this was near the turn at the end of the splash down area.
  

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  The Roy O Disney at the Toontown depot.
  Some Christmas decorations on the train.
  

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  Looking toward the newly reopened restroom area (the skyway station on the upper floor has been removed).
  Extra lighting brought in for the Totally Tomorrowland Christmas! show that is using the theater that was created for the short lived Stitch show earlier this year.
  During the day they still play random ads on the screen.
  

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  Space Mountain has a new color scheme for the signs.
  A better shot of the changed restroom building.
  

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  A slinky dog toy for sale..
  The Buzz photo area.
  

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  Headed back to Main Street and noticed the clock was off..it was really 4:50pm.
  More of the Christmas party banners..
  Noticed how the garland on the light poles was plugged in.. kind of funny. I miss the gas lamps that Disneyland has.. think they just look better.
  

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  Headed over to Fort Wilderness for dinner. Along the way looked over at the abandon River Country.. wonder when something will go on there.
  The current marina pricing.
  Some decorated golf carts.
  

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  A relatively new play area near by.
  The pin stand was open since the Hoop Dee Do was going on
  

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  Headed for dinner at Trails End
  After dinner headed back to the boat dock
  

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  Looking out toward the camping loop you can see some of the campers decorate in style.
  The golf cart was lit up now.
  Heading across Bay Lake looking at the Contemporary complex..
  

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  A closer look at the new Tower
  The original Tower
  

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  Approaching the Magic Kingdom
  Made it back to our room. A quick look around before calling it a night.
  

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