New Pooh play area at MK?

MinnieMom

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I remember reading a while back about a new playground area they were adding at MK that would be about Pooh and Friends. I haven't seen or heard anything about it lately and was just wondering if it was completed and what it's like.

Has anyone seen it if it has been completed?
 
It was under construction when we were there last summer. I think it was supposed to be completed in September or October 2005. I would be interested in info about this too. We're planning a trip this May and I hope it's completed. I seem to recall it was only for young children under 5. Does that sound right?
 
We were there last week and, yes, it is completed. The sign indicates it is intended for children aged 2 to 5, which was perfect for my 4 y/o. It is a small play area, but there is enough for a little one to do to burn off a little of that pent up "waiting in line" frustration.
 
Its up and running and pretty cute! But definitely for the toddler set!
This is the only picture I have of it though...

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It's called Pooh's Playful Spot, and it's really cute! As previously stated, it is intended for kids 2 - 5, but there are some little things that Pooh fans of any age might like to see. DW & I don't have any children (yet...keep your fingers crossed), but we've stopped by the spot a few times in the past few months. You'll find Pooh's "hunny tree" with his attached house and signs for locations recognizable to Pooh fans. Piglet is the only Pooh character that is a permanent fixture of this spot, but the costumed characters often hang out there. The "little squirts" enjoy the "Floody Place".

For those of us with fond memories of the old 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction that occupied this location many years ago, there is a hidden homage in Pooh's house. There are two entrances to Pooh's house: a very tiny one for the kids, and another that's a little bigger for adults (although you may still have to duck your head or bend over a bit to get in). Once inside, take above the larger doorframe. There's a blue-ish/green knot, about 3 inches long, in the shape of the Nautilus. There appears to be a habit among the Pooh-themed attractions of respectfully honoring those attractions that came before.

A similar "homage" can be found in attraction The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The building used to house Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Early in the Pooh ride, when you get to Owl's wind-damaged house, take a look at the wall on the left. One of off-centered framed pictures on the wall is of Mr. Toad handing the deed to the building to Owl (Owl being a character in both The Wind in the Willows and Winnie the Pooh). Later in the ride there's a picture of Mole (from Mr. Toad) tipping his hat to Pooh.
 














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