Definitely looks different in DTD. Getting pictures down there was on my December list, but if there were just a bunch of walls, that eases my pain a bit.
I will get some in July, and maybe by then we'll be able to see some real hint of what things are going to look like.
I am glad I could ease your pain. I thought I got some pictures of the Santa meet and greet area. IT had a Frozen theme to it but maybe it was another night? I guess I will find out if I find pictures later.
Back in October when I was heading to Raglan Road it was a mess- Just walls and not really appealing. I hope it starts looking like something "NEW" soon.
Did you happen to see Jill's picture of an empty Earl's on NYE afternoon? I think she said it was around 4. For whatever reason, they decided not to do 'Ohana, which I didn't know until after the fact. I wish they would have gone on, but they ended up in DTD eating with Earl instead and calling it an early night.
I think I did see that. Complete opposite on this afternoon. But as usual the line moved fast for how long it was.
I noticed short sleeves in DTD. I remember you saying it was either warm, but over cast or cold, yet sunny off and on that week. I think that was the day the girls ended up swimming over at Boardwalk, since Trent and Brandi were staying there.
One of the few days short sleeves and shorts were going to work. I never did near a pool that trip.
Don't work too hard. I am in the thick of working on IEPs and getting ready for my second observation, so I'm bogged down, as well. Coming here to get a dose of Disney in pictures and stories is a nice treat.
I keep wishing for a snow day but get thwarted every time. Today we closed at 2 to the public but the HR "Chief of staff" .... HR director decided it wasn't bad enough and the County would operate normally until 5.
I left a bit early 4:30pm( I am salary so after I sent staff home at 2 and finished up what I had to do I was done.) I hear we will open at 10 tomorrow!!! Really don't they see the forecast. Schools are already out and the governor is asking people not to travel. Then why the heck do we have to go out and put our staff at risk to open a building no one will visit? UGH.
I really hope the weather and the power that makes the silly decisions actually communicate and make the safe decision.
I work again this weekend, a meet weekend. The college meet originally scheduled for Wed- Sat Is now Fri- Sun, so longer hours for me on Sunday.
Hopefully we will have heat and my only issue will be having to be
there for all that time. Looking at a "half "day of at least 6 hours on Friday and 15 hours Sat and Sun. Almost a full work week in 3 days. No day off until next Friday.... No wonder I am crabby.
I am very curious about all the DTD construction as well. I haven't really come across a good article or update on it, although I'm sure there's got to be something out there.
Love that Cirque is decorated for the holidays.
Cool pics!
I am curious how it will all shake out. If anyone can figure it out Disney can.
I though the wreath was a nice touch.
It will be interesting for sure to see what DTD comes out of this refurb looking like. I'm excited to see.
Mmmmm earls! I could go for a Sammie from there, it's been way to long!
Love the NYE pin!
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I am excited to see something new there that gives more options than just shops.
I wish I had an Earl's close by. I am glad I scored that pin. THose can be tough to find sometimes.
Nice update! I knew exactly where you were........... from the very second I saw the snowman picture with the Festival of the Seasons sign that had Downtown Disney at the bottom!
I wasn't sure how well someone could see that.
And I agree about being at Disney over a holiday and looking for the special pin, only to find they are already gone days before the holiday because they chose to put them out early for those who end up not being there on the actual holiday!
Same for "special event" pins.
Glad you were able to look for them early and actually find them this time!
Priority one was to get that pin before they were gone. Never even got one of the gingerbread house pins from the resorts. Not one to be had.... Not one.
Mmmmm, Earl's is such a yummy way to start your trip!
Love the Grandpa Santa Goofy picture!
Never had a bad sandwich at Earl's- I always get the same thing...
Even the breakfast sandwiches are good. It is the bread.
Wow there are a lot of construction/changes going on at DTD!
So funny to see all of the "wintery" scenes and decorations with everyone in shorts and t-shirts.
You would almost thing the volcano is new since Captain Jacks is gone and does not block it anymore.
It is funny to see holiday decorations and shorts and short sleeves.
But I am not opposed to it.
Wonderful update!
Thanks!
Working on it... 
Thanks for the head ups! I haven't been dising like I should. So glad to be here from the beginning and hopefully I can keep.
