Official Fantasyland Expansion Q & A (Mickey gets evicted) PART II

[Berlioz70]

I went to see the model today in order to get a better look at our mystery tent in the Storybook Circus. Unfortunately I couldn't get real close, so I tried to get the best photo I could using my point and shoot camera.

It's a hollow tent in the model, so I'm guessing there will be some snack carts under there after all is said and done? We'll see!

 

[DeeSanDisneyFan]

subscribing

 

[ses1230]

Little entry on Maurice's cottage on Disney Parks Blog:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...age-at-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[Berlioz70]

I like how they included the time line this entry - unfortunately, our unknowns are still unknown!

 

[DanBoris]

New aerial photos:

http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-worldfantasylanduniversal-studiossea-world-aerials-06132012/

Things are coming along quickly, especially around the BatB area.

I also heard a rumor on another site which I believe to be credible. It was said that once the second Dumbo spinner opens the first will close for a bit to fix an issue. The issue is that parts of the Dumbos are occasionaly scraping against the pit walls.

 

[Disneyworld2122]

subscribing-this is a very interest thread. really need to stay updated, going in 2014 so ill have an idea on where all the new stuff is.

 

[Berlioz70]

DanBoris, Thank you for posting - interesting news about Dumbo!

 

[disneydiva16]

New aerial photos:

http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-worldfantasylanduniversal-studiossea-world-aerials-06132012/

These photos are awesome. I have been following this thread for awhile, but must have missed the talk about what they are putting next to the tents and right beside the water splash area. It can be seen in picture 13. Is that still part of the splash area?

 

[iwish81792]

Thought it would be of interest that Storybook Circus is receiving it's first merchandise location tomorrow---a Casey Jr. cart selling towels, hats, flip flops, sunscreen etc.

I was down there today and they had all of the sounds and spouts going. As the train's "chugging" picks up, the water streams become stronger. Very cool to see.

 

[jknepfle]

Apparently the second Dumbo spinner and the Casey Jr. Train are open today!

 

[DanBoris]

Apparently the second Dumbo spinner and the Casey Jr. Train are open today!

The walls are down around the spinner, but it's not in use yet.

 

[Berlioz70]

I know others with better quality cameras will be posting soon - but here are just a couple photos I took this morning (if you get too close, you get wet, so I kept my distance ):

Speaking of better quality... Disney Parks Blog posted some great images:

First Photos: Casey Jr. Pulls into Storybook Circus, ‘Doubled’ Dumbo is Unveiled, June 15, 2012

Here are the photos of the NEW WINNIE THE POOH meet and greet area as well (Facebook)!!

New Winnie the Pooh & Tigger M&G

 

[lsulindy]

I find this very interesting (re: future openings timeline) that the Casey Jr. water area is on the map, but the other half of Dumbo is not.

All those Nancy Drew books back in the day really helped my detective skills. Casey Jr did open before the 2nd Dumbo per my March prediction. So proud of myself.

 

[morganax]

can anyone tell me exactly what "in time for holidays" means in Disney terms?
We are going to WDW the week of Halloween, and I am desperately hoping Beast's Castle/etc will be open then....but I have a sinking feeling that it will be RIGHT after we leave.

 

[chartle]

can anyone tell me exactly what "in time for holidays" means in Disney terms?
We are going to WDW the week of Halloween, and I am desperately hoping Beast's Castle/etc will be open then....but I have a sinking feeling that it will be RIGHT after we leave.

No not exactly. But most think the holidays mean sometime between Thanksgiving and New Years.

 

[ses1230]

can anyone tell me exactly what "in time for holidays" means in Disney terms?
We are going to WDW the week of Halloween, and I am desperately hoping Beast's Castle/etc will be open then....but I have a sinking feeling that it will be RIGHT after we leave.

No one knows yet, unfortunately. I think they are being intentionally vague just in case there are delays.

 

[morganax]

^^^thanks, all i can do is hope right now!
there seems to be things that have been opening earlier than scheduled/announced so MAYBE there is a chance.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Josh from EasyWDW was saying that you can get as wet as Khali River Rapids, and I agree with him.

 

[arbolita]

In terms of Disney, I would consider the holiday season to be once their seasonal decorations are up, which is typically early November. I imagine their goal is to have the next section of FLE operational by Thanksgiving week at the latest, since that is one of their busiest weeks of the year.

 

[Disco]

LOL,
Looks nice but what is with the fence? I thought it was suppose to be an interactive play area? They must have decided it was too slipery and dangerous and added it in at the last minute.