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    Ready to start my day. A look back at the Beach Club Villas entrance while I wait for the rest of my group.
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    Passed a waiting Magical Express bus... I am only halfway through my trip though..
    On my way tothe Magic Kingdom. Some trees that appear to be relatively new perfectly placed to block my view into the parking lot.
    Looking toward where the racetrack used to be. It is being converted back to parking.
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    A closer look at some of the construction.
    These unmarked white vans were used to shuttle guests from the park back to resorts in the morning hours. I did not experience it but some in our party did the other morning.
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    Waiting for the Magic Kingdom to open.
    The opening celebration took place about 20 minutes before the scheduled opening time today.
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    Video from the opening celebration this morning.
    Time to head into the park.
    It is another party day. Which means no fireworks or night parade for regular guests.
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    Stepping into Town Square
    The flood of guests entering the park.
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    The clock is covered. They usually do this for filming.
    Walt, Mickey and Cinderella Castle this morning.
    One of the new turrets
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    Another of the new turrets, there are 4 two of each type.
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    The west castle ramp was open but featured temporary railings. The east side was closed.
    Renovation work continues on this building.
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    Looking toward Main Street USA from the Castle
    A closer look. You can see a bus making its way up the street and a car in the hub.
    I do miss the garland that spans the street.
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    A look toward the east side where you can see the new railings being installed
    Concrete work is still going on to.
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    Within a few minutes of opening the Mine Train was at 30 minutes and growing quickly.
    The Liberty Belle in Liberty Square.
    Big Thunder Mountain.
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    Frontierland was quiet this morning.
    I stopped to play the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom so I could get some more cards later.
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    Looking back toward the Castle.
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    Waited for some of my group to exit Big Thunder
    The fort on Tom Sawyer Island, did not make it out there this trip.
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    Decided to hop on the train.
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    This is my luck when I am not paying attention.. I thought I end up with a picture of nothing.
    Pulling into Fantasyland.
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    2016 Merchandise out in Fantasyland.
    Holiday treats.
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    Walked through Belles village to see the Christmas decorations. They appeared the same as last year.
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    The scaffolding up along the west ramp to the castle.
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    No visible progress at the Skipper Canteen.
    Looking toward the castle from the Swiss Family Treehouse.
  • Page Number: 27
    The FastPass entrance for the Magic Carpets is one of the more elaborate ones.
  • Page Number: 28
    Next up Pirates.
    I read several reports that you get more wet since the renovation last year.
    I sat near the back of the boat and did not get wet at all. Those in the first row or two did though and the floor of the boat had a fair amount of water.
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    Some random shots from my cruise.
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    Returning to Main Street USA
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    Mary Poppins seemed to be out for pictures quite often this trip.
    Stopped for the Christmas version of the Main Street Trolley Show.
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    Video clips of the Main Street Trolley Christmas show.
    A reminder.. Christmas is coming...
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    Caught the trolley show again in Town Square.
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    Current Magic Kingdom Bus stops.
    Monorail black, the Star Wars Monorail, passing overhead.
  • Page Number: 35
    A better picture of the bright no right turn arrow at the Contemporary as I walk to the resort.

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