Update: December 16th at the Disneyland Resort

Looking outside the window this morning, I noticed that it had rained. With thick clouds still looming across the sky, I knew I would have to get ready fast in order to make it to the Resort before it were to rain again. My roommate decided to join me, but told me he couldn't stay long due to the fact that he had plans in the afternoon.

So after a late start, we arrive at the Toy Story Parking Lot.

New shuttle buses are now being used to transport Guests to and from the Disneyland Resort. Notice that these new buses now had advertisements on the front


We board and "old" bus


We get to the Resort and see that it looks busy! I thought with the heavy clouds and threat of rain, that it would keep many people away. Maybe there are a number of people on holiday right now, visiting.

Heading into Disney California Adventure, we see that the mural is pretty much gone


The last section on the east side was taken down Tuesday night/Wednesday morning




Looking at CarsLand


Some more structure frame is taking shape in the new land


Looking at The Little Mermaid attraction




It seems that the other side of the arch received the canopy frame for queue

-Mickey's Fun Wheel-












More construction shots of Cars Land


It looks like we can see Radiator Springs Curios (wood building), Luigi's Casa della Tires (gray color frame building) and Flo's V8 Cafe (white frame closest to us)
















































Looking across the bay at the Little Mermaid building. Having the Disney Channel Rocks! stage setup make it hard to get a good  shot of the Little Mermaid building. Ugh!


Some pretty shots of the blue watered lagoon




Tarps have reappeared along the Little Mermaid building, in the San Fransisco section of the Park
























Over next to Tower of Terror, the walls have come down






I think this was once up where the curb is, and now it has been pushed back




Taking a look at the lights that will be used for the parade route in Hollywood Pictures Backlot




Looking at the nicely finished facade


More "hidden" lights for Hollywood






Heading to Disneyland now

-Disneyland-


It sure is crowded. Now I know why both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure extended their park hours


This was the start of the line to see one of the characters




Astro Orbitor still being worked on


As evident by the open hatch






So I took a picture of these ears last week, then I find out that they are $79.95!
Are you kidding me? Who would pay $80 for a pair of ears that reminds me of the "Year of a Million Dreams" light up ear hat.
I guess they think it's worth it since it comes in a nice themed hat box


Mr Toad's Wild Ride was open, with a short wait too. I wanted to ride it, but had to skip it due to time constraint


Heading out and looking at Space Mountain from the Sleeping Beauty Castle drawbridge


Another look at the mural-less entrance




Heading out, we were able to get on one of the new shuttle buses. I noticed that the new one was brighter inside and the alarming beeping sound as the bus lowers itself (when it loads/unloads) was much quieter.

That will conclude for today's pictorial
Thank you for stopping by and checking it out
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Until next time...