11/10 Photos - DCA tree has no lights, night shots of Disneyland, Buzz Lightyear....

[Darkbeer]

Photos from Friday, November 10th

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/2117361

Buzz Lightyear parking lot photos, due to the large crowd size

The new Walt Disney star unveiled today by the Pedestrian entrance

The Stroller and Wheelchair rentals once again are working out the tents in front of the Kennel.

Night shots of the Christmas Tree

Santa's Reindeer Round-up photos

The small world holiday facade at night

The DCA Christmas tree has no lights!

The signage at the new "Steakhouse 55" still says Granville's, and the staff says the change won't happen until December 1st.

The Ticket Booths posters are pushing Annual Passport sales.

A look at the inside of a Disneyland Express Airport Bus

[brigeet]

I took a lot of the same pictures as you yesterday. But, oooh I didn't know there were really reindeer there! Next time! Santa looks cute too. Next time I must go to Frontierland. Nice pics!

[MadMadameMim]

I'm so glad I decided not to go to Disneyland yesterday! Whew, the crowds...oh my!

[Monorail Man]

Wow! Buzz parking. I've only parked out there once, and that was for a special event.

[Darkbeer]

Wow! Buzz parking. I've only parked out there once, and that was for a special event.

Yes, and when we got back, the lot was about 3/4th full.

They actually closed down Disneyland Drive, and forced folks to turn left on Ball, then a right on Harbor. (The lots were full)

Plus they were using the Convention Center parking lots for the parks.

Pummba was full on Friday.

[Maseca]

Great photos as always....Thank You!!

I tried to go last night, but immediately turned around after I found out the structure was full. I have seen Disneyland at capacity before, but never heard of the parking structure being full?

It looks like they are a bit weary to putting Christmas decorations back into the Grand Californian...lol. I hope they do, it always looks really good.

[akfandisney]

Yes, and when we got back, the lot was about 3/4th full.

They actually closed down Disneyland Drive, and forced folks to turn left on Ball, then a right on Harbor. (The lots were full)

Plus they were using the Convention Center parking lots for the parks.

Pummba was full on Friday.

That is a lot of people in the park. when disneyland need to use those Parking lots.

[TiNkYBeLLMeL]

Does anyone ever notice that when disneyland is jamm packed I always seem to get several flat tires from those nascar stroller pusher moms. Last year I even tripped cuz one mom got my shoelace caught it one of the tires. LOL.

The buzz parking lot is a LONG way walk to the Park

[TheDude]

It was insaine! I love seeing how Disney goes into high cap mode... it always impresses me how they handle all these people.

Thanks DB!

[Caribbrz]

I have never even heard of Buzz LightYear parking....where is it?

[Darkbeer]

The Buzz Lightyear Parking Lot is located on the old Strawberry field, basically south of the Resort on Harbor, behind the Katella CM Parking Lot.

Here is a Satellite Photo with the lot marked.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=537629

Since it is expensive to operate the Bus service, Disney will only open it as a last resort, and does it as late as possible, to keep the need for the buses to a minimum.

[Caribbrz]

Oh Wow....I remember that field. Used to get strawberries there before working a long grad nite...That is quite a ways to park. Ick!

[Pisces]

Is it my imagination, or does Small World look the best I've ever seen it?

I've never seen Small World look as festive or vivid, and that includes last year and 2004.

It appears they did an excellent job with Small World, and I'm hard to please.

As for the DCA Tree---Bah humbug!

However, it could be they are waiting to do a special lighting ceremony?

Last year the DCA Tree Lighting was a big deal. They even noted it each evening's ceremony in the official schedule.

[wickeddisneygurl]

wow! awesome pics once again!

that's incredible how busy it was! i've experienced summer crowds but it's hardly ever like that!

[Caribbrz]

Last years DCA tree was also lacking in the decoration. It was very small and do not think it had lights either.....If I remember correctly