This page is to help you quickly jump through a Walt Disney World Update. Below you will see a listing of the pages and the captions on that page.

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  Realized I never took a good picture of the credential we had to wear for access to the D23 event.
  As we headed for breakfast I snapped some shots of the Riverside.
  

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  Ate breakfast at the Mill. There was a healthy crowd but it was jammed or crazy.
  

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  We headed for the Magic Kingdom. Passed by the Four Seasons construction.
  

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  This sign points out the shortest route, but you cannot go that way due to the security checkpoint location.
  

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  Just missed the show.
  

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  Wandered into Tomorrowland first.
  Wanted to use one of our many Fastpasses for Buzz but there was no line so we just walked on instead.
  

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  I had an ok score.
  

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  Buzz was not out for pictures yet.
  Some shots from the People Mover
  

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  Space Mountain is re-opened
  Due to the load area being enclosed and no more glowing strips on the rockets there really is not too much to see from the People Mover anymore.
  

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  The skyway station has been removed but the restroom building is still there and open.
  The stage for the short lived Stitch show is still around and used for the Christmas party.
  

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  There was no line for the Rocket Jets either so went up there next.
  

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  There are speakers in the rockets so you can hear the safety announcements.
  

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  Back at ground level we headed toward Fantasyland.
  

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  For those that like menus here is the one from Cosmic Rays
  

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  Not sure what was going on in the Fairytale Garden.. it did not look like Storytime with Belle since Belle was not around. Maybe just photos.
  Sleepy Hollow was not too busy this morning.
  

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  The line for the Diamond Horseshoe stretch around the corner before it was done (these were all the D23 folks waiting for the start of Day 2).
  We were let into the Diamond Horseshoe and greeted with a couple buffet lines.
  I roamed around to grab some pictures first
  

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  Found the dessert area (yep those are Mickey ice cream treats near the middle of the frame.. a crowd favorite)
  The hot beverage station
  The view from upstairs.
  

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  Here you can see the main buffet line in the middle of the room.
  The bar was used for beverages and desserts
  A better shot of the dessert area
  

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  I forgot that there was a bar upstairs.. it was not in use for our event.
  A soup station.
  

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  A wide view of the room.
  Jeffrey (and Becky) from D23 took the stage to go over the days plan.
  

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  The main buffet line
  Then the Dapper Dans took to the stage for a performance.
  

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  Now that everyone had gotten their fill I went to the buffet for some shots to share with you...
  

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  After lunch we headed off for some free time in the park
  

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  Used a Fastpass for Peter Pan
  Noticed some new signs on the Village Haus
  Seems they wanted to control guest flow through the area now.
  

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  Some rehab work going on over there.
  

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  Noticed some extra steps on the horses to help kids on and off.
  

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  Over to the area that was being worked on. Looked to be just the facade of the two counter service areas.
  Both were still open though.
  

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  Next used a Fastpass for Pooh (since we had a bunch left). The ride cars were showing some wear.
  

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  Someday in the not too distant future this will all be changed...
  And I guess this view will be too.
  

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  Spotted a favorite of mine out for photos..
  Big Al from the Country Bears!!
  

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  Since we saw Big Al I was inspired to stop my boycott and see the Country Bears (I was refusing to see the show since they are not running the Christmas show again thing year!).
  

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  I liked all the marking for the crowd control for the Showboat show.
  

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  Thought this was a great.. parking area just for ECVs
  

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  The stroller parking was further down the road.
  The carpets were covered for work.
  

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  Another stroller parking area.
  

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  No more all beef hot dogs (another of my boycotts.. made it the whole week without a hot dog).
  A check of the line board.
  

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  Time for our Castle Suite tour. The suite is up where the three windows are near the top.
  Some work going on near the base of the castle.
  

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  Waiting for our turn to head up to the suite.
  First stop the concierge area. This is where a CM would be sitting while the suite is occupied. (Also note there were about 10 people in our group plus a couple CMs so you may see people like this shot).
  

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  Waiting for the elevator to head up to the suite.
  The ceiling of the reception area.
  

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  When you exit the elevator this is the floor of the small room before you enter the suite.
  The walls are lined with Cinderella artwork and props.
  

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  The ceiling
  

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  Then we were let into the suite. This is the main bedroom area.
  The fireplace and TV are what the beds face. We entered from the left. To the right is a sitting room and to the left is the bathroom.
  

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  Some of the detail work.
  

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  Now into the sitting room. This room also has a pull out bed.
  And in the cabinet another TV and a fridge.
  

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  The windows that are visible from below.
  There are two sets, one facing Fantasyland(North) and the other West.
  

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  You could sort of see out the window (but the pictures did not come out)
  

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  Here our host was showing how the TV works.
  

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  A wide shot of the sitting room now that everyone left it.
  Working my way over to the bathroom now.
  

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  Someone switched off the lights and on the effects by the bathtub.
  

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  The shower..
  

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  I had enough time to go back through the suite with a flash for a second round of pictures.
  

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  Here the CM is showing the fridge and DVD player.
  

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  Here the CMs are trying to round us all up to head back down.
  

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  The elevator floor.
  

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  Fantasyland seemed fairly open/not crowded..
  For those tech geeks out there, here is one of the light rigs near the castle. Notice a lot of it is LED now.
  Noticed Push was out (or guessing the WDW version is called Push)
  

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  The grand marshals for the parade won the honor at the lunch earlier.
  

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  We had a reserved area near Exposition Hall.
  

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  After the parade we hiked over to the Contemporary
  

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  Bay Lake Tower is open and occupied.
  

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  The large wreath on the main tower.
  

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  Well the Tower is off limits to guests not staying there so I did not even walk down there.
  

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  There was a clown meeting breaking up at the Contemporary.. they were everwhere..
  

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  This exit was blocked off for some reason, could not tell why.
  

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  A random tree.
  

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  Where the wreath plugs in.
  

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  Next up we headed over to the Polynesian
  

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  Some work on the dock (or repairs)
  A sailboat was being towed in.
  We took a boat back to the Magic Kingdom
  

• Page Number: 104
  

  This was a wristband distribution area for the Christmas party.
  

• Page Number: 105
  

  At the wristband station they scan your party admission ticket and give you a wristband (we were lucky and given ours after the parade earlier)
  There were plenty of signs to direct you to the distribution areas.
  

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  Here you can see the windows where the suite is.
  

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  Just liked this shot (even though it is not focused)
  

• Page Number: 109
  

  As I was complaining about the same Castle show.. I noticed the healthy crowd watching this one and guess that is why its the same show, its still drawing a crowd.
  Time for the Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party.
  

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  The lighting around the hub was terrible for this late of a performance. I thought it was dark to have people, characters, etc.. out dancing.
  

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  Next up the Cinerellas Holiday Wish (the castle lighting)
  

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  No characters out in Adventureland for photos.
  Setting up for the party.
  

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  The Aladdin meet and greet area.
  No line for the Jungle Cruise
  

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  Next up a visit to the Haunted Mansion
  

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  To end with one of the t-shirts for sale (part II of the day which looks at the Christmas party is available as a separate section).