Disneyland Resort Updates from December 15

laura%27s%20masthead%20copy2.jpg

Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction overview video clip from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure.

The Battle Escape show building now appears to be enclosed, all the visible exterior panels are installed.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The last section of exterior siding has been added. Just what appears to be a service entrance is left uncovered.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

A closer look at the rock work taking shape on the far side of the Battle Escape building.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The peaks three peaks in the distance have received their first coat of concrete.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

A better view toward Critter Country.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

As you entered the park you were given a Star Wars: The Last Jedi button to commemorate opening day.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

A look into the Trolley Treats window.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Spotted a new BB-8 Balloon in Grizzly Peak Airfield area.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Ariel’s Grotto Christmas Tree

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Time for the Viva Navidad! Street Party.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

A video clip from the Viva Navidad Street Party.

Goofy’s Sky School is still closed for renovation, but the scaffolding is all down. And ride vehicles were being cycled today

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Next stop Disneyland.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

First stop it’s a small world holiday.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction from Toon Town.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Another view of the new BB-8 balloons

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Here is a video clip of the opening group from A Christmas Fantasy Parade.

The music box leading off the parade.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Snow people.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Clarabelle Cow

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The view from my table at the Hungry Bear, Disneyland Railroad train passing by.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Next up time to use a FastPass for Haunted Mansion Holiday

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Main Street USA this evening.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The Star Wars Launch Bay has had a couple of updates since my last visit. The first is part of the large model that was on display at the D23 Expo has taken the place of Rey’s Speeder and BB-8 in the area right next to the video.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

A closer look around the model.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

A new Lego area has been added to one of the pods.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

And a small retail location.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The Dark side had both Darth Vader and Kylo Ren available.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The two display cases when you first enter the Launch Bay feature some items from the Last Jedi film.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Walked out to the small world mall area to watch the 6:00pm Wintertime Enchantment. Unfortunately the projections did not come on and the lighting was not 100% correct either as the clock sequence merged into the Enchantment moment. Here is a video clip of the scene.

Snow did fall though.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Then a few minutes after the regular quarter hour projection show ran.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The Dapper Dans of Disneyland performing a couple Christmas songs in Town Square.

Phat Cat Swinger performing the sunset concert for Festival of Holidays today.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Back to Disneyland for the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment. A video clip from the Wintertime Enchantment Moment on Main Street USA.

Projections are used along Main Street USA.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Mater pulling out of the Cozy Cone

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Took in a showing of World of Color Season of Light from the Blue section.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

I moved very quickly over to Disneyland and got caught up in a slow moving and long line to enter the park so I arrived on Main Street just as the lights went out for Believe in Holiday Magic. So I was in a less than ideal location.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

The projectors are used throughout the show.

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Here is a video of the finale to Believe in Holiday Magic and some of the snow fall from Main Street USA

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Jason @ disneygeek.com image from Friday, December 15, 2017

Hope you enjoyed this highlight tour of the Disneyland Resort. For additional photos and details from this trip you can check out the full Disneyland Update I posted on my site, https://disneygeek.com Also be sure to follow me on twitter @disneygeekcom for pictures from the parks.





Trending Now

Jason is a guest contributor from disneygeek.com sharing pictures, thoughts and observations from his Disney travels with a west coast focus. He has been posting Disney-related content to his site since 1994. He has visited all 12 Disney theme parks over the years plus has had many other Disney adventures. He is a programmer by trade, and has helped with several projects here on AllEars.net over the years.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *