I Came All This Way and Everything Is Closed

An afternoon visit to the Disneyland Resort

Walking to the Disneyland Resort, I stop by to take a look at the "old" 15 min lot.  It now has a new set up. As you can see, there are no more parking spaces, just three thru lanes. Reopens 9/7/12




A place for pedestrians to walk as they are picked up or dropped off




Taxi service will also take place here


The old 15 min sign






Work being done on the west side of Disney California Adventure's entrance

After passing through Disney California Adventure's gates, I realized that Disneyland was closing early, so I made a U-turn, exited Disney California Adventure, and headed to Disneyland


Doesn't look crowded heading into Disneyland.  But of course, it's like 2:30pm


A special private event is the reason for the early closure







We have benches. Lots of benches for the Parade


City Hall under wraps






Helium balloons for purchase


Christmas decorations only on selected buildings










Princess Fantasy Faire construction continues














Supposedly new safety enhancements will be installed


















Thunder Mountain was suppose to go down for a long refurbishement but was rescheduled.  Probably because that would put too many attractions down, especially with the number of high profile attractions down at this time




I hope that we get the back wheel again




Over in New Orleans, more Pirates have taken over the Court of Angels














Mansion closed for its Holiday transformation


Indy closed for refurbishment






Too bad Donald wasn't in the spot the Big Bad Wolf is in


Coke Corner's arch was recently removed.  I think it looks so much better without it.  It opens up the patio nicely


Now that Fantasmic! is part of the "Glow with the Show", the new ears can be bought inside Disneyland




Let's have some Make Believe now


Alright Trolley! To Buena Vista Street and beyond!


Another balloon vendor


Soarin' had a 10 minute wait


Instant Concert: Just Add Water


Did I do that?








Luigi's Flying Tires






Wow, 20 minutes!












This cart doesn't belong on a beautiful street as this




Love how they even include the "Storyteller's Statue" in the play set


Some Halloween glasses merchandise


Haunted Mansion inspired black derby




As I was leaving, many people were headed to California Adventure since Disneyland was about to close





That will conclude today's pictorial

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