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

[Berlioz70]

I just saw that on FB and replied how I don't want to be spoiled! Maybe I get a shot tomorrow....

LOL - good for you!!

I can't wait to go read about your adventure!

Have you heard if they are taking Belle out of Town Square Theater when this opens? It seems odd that she could have this whole new area open in the park but be that much harder to get photos with.

Yes, Belle will be leaving TST; I share your concern.

 

[mom2rtk]

Yes, Belle will be leaving TST; I share your concern.

Wow. That's nutty. She's the star of the show and now she's going to be harder to get photos with than Rapunzel.

Thanks for the info though as always!

And my daughter just looked over my shoulder and said "Hey, I like her screen name!" (yours)

 

[Berlioz70]

Wow. That's nutty. She's the star of the show and now she's going to be harder to get photos with than Rapunzel.

Thanks for the info though as always!

And my daughter just looked over my shoulder and said "Hey, I like her screen name!" (yours)

Haha - because Berlioz is the best!!

What's interesting is that they make sure everyone gets a part that wants one, but NO ONE ever says, you have to have a part to get a picture. So for shy kids who don't want to be apart of the show, they miss out on a quick photo too. That was the weirdest part. And when I say quick, I mean QUICK!

It'll be interesting to see what the feedback is as more people experience it.

But the rest was great!

 

[DanBoris]

Haha - because Berlioz is the best!!

What's interesting is that they make sure everyone gets a part that wants one, but NO ONE ever says, you have to have a part to get a picture. So for shy kids who don't want to be apart of the show, they miss out on a quick photo too. That was the weirdest part. And when I say quick, I mean QUICK!

It'll be interesting to see what the feedback is as more people experience it.

But the rest was great!

I've heard conflicting things about the kids having to be involved in the show to get a picture. Touringplans originally said that they did have to participate, but then changed that to say that everyone can get pictures. The kids in the "parade" at the end of the show go up to meet belle, but anyone not in the show can simply go to the end of the line and they can still get a picture.

 

[mom2rtk]

I've heard conflicting things about the kids having to be involved in the show to get a picture. Touringplans originally said that they did have to participate, but then changed that to say that everyone can get pictures. The kids in the "parade" at the end of the show go up to meet belle, but anyone not in the show can simply go to the end of the line and they can still get a picture.

Interesting. At least I'm guessing there will be more reports from the field before we make it there in December.

I can't remember....... does anyone recall if they have said for sure if this will have FP when it opens for real?

Regardless of how this goes, it appears that the end result will still be that Belle has this gorgeous new area in FL yet she will be harder to meet than she was before it all opened. And apparently there will be no way to get her autograph in the MK. I'm gad I didn't ditch Epcot for this trip.

Am I alone in thinking that Town Square Theater is far enough from Fantasyland that they should leave her there?

 

[TandLMommy28]

So all these people getting to do The new Belle thing, how are you getting in? Is it just luck? Hanging out by the door and hoping? It seems a lot of people here have been able to do it. What's the secret?

 

[mesaboy2]

So all these people getting to do The new Belle thing, how are you getting in? Is it just luck? Hanging out by the door and hoping? It seems a lot of people here have been able to do it. What's the secret?

Hung out by the door this morning and it opened just after 10:00a-- little birdie told me that might be the case. When the number of CMs outside the door jumped from 2 to 5 I figured it was about to open, and it did.

In the show I saw this morning--first of the day--only the participants got pics with Belle. At the end of the brief story, each was announced to her by another CM. Photopass photog took pics throughout and handed everyone who wanted one a Belle-specific PP card on the way out. Noticed about 5 management-type CMs watching with our group of maybe 15.

Line going in was already long when I exited about 30 minutes later.

 

[TandLMommy28]

Hung out by the door this morning and it opened just after 10:00a-- little birdie told me that might be the case. When the number of CMs outside the door jumped from 2 to 5 I figured it was about to open, and it did.

In the show I saw this morning--first of the day--only the participants got pics with Belle. At the end of the brief story, each was announced to her by another CM. Photopass photog took pics throughout and handed everyone who wanted one a Belle-specific PP card on the way out. Noticed about 5 management-type CMs watching with our group of maybe 15.

Line going in was already long when I exited about 30 minutes later.

Awesome. We have a CRT at 8am. Afterward we will stick around Fantasyland and try to get in at 10. Were they just letting people in or did you have to be asked?

 

[mesaboy2]

Awesome. We have a CRT at 8am. Afterward we will stick around Fantasyland and try to get in at 10. Were they just letting people in or did you have to be asked?

I asked and was let in, as was everyone else. Be warned this is still not an everyday occurrence, it very well might not be available when you're there. Don't get your hopes too high.

 

[seobaina]

Are they doing it just once on the days they are....if that makes sense? I'd love to do this cause my friend is a major B&B fan (and I'm a brainwashed Disney CM ) but we've only got two days in WDW this time and I dunno that we could go to MK in the morning

 

[Berlioz70]

I've heard conflicting things about the kids having to be involved in the show to get a picture. Touringplans originally said that they did have to participate, but then changed that to say that everyone can get pictures. The kids in the "parade" at the end of the show go up to meet belle, but anyone not in the show can simply go to the end of the line and they can still get a picture.

My experience was just like Mesaboy's; there was no line, just those in the show were escorted up to see Belle. I went through it twice yesterday and it was this way both times.

I can't remember....... does anyone recall if they have said for sure if this will have FP when it opens for real?

Yes, it will have FP (or FP+, I'm not sure which). The FP line goes up the side of Maurice's cottage, so you miss the main cottage entrance and instead go directly into Maurice's workshop.

Are they doing it just once on the days they are....if that makes sense? I'd love to do this cause my friend is a major B&B fan (and I'm a brainwashed Disney CM ) but we've only got two days in WDW this time and I dunno that we could go to MK in the morning

On days that they have previews, it appears to be open from later morning to about mid afternoon. However, it's not staffed 7 days a week - last week it was closed Thur/Fri, each week is different though.

 

[mom2rtk]

Yes, it will have FP (or FP+, I'm not sure which). The FP line goes up the side of Maurice's cottage, so you miss the main cottage entrance and instead go directly into Maurice's workshop.

Thanks Berlioz! We'll be there right after the grand opening so my fingers are crossed it will have regular FP available. We'd like to do this a couple times but are guessing the lines will be long so soon after grand opening.

 

[Colleen27]

I've heard conflicting things about the kids having to be involved in the show to get a picture. Touringplans originally said that they did have to participate, but then changed that to say that everyone can get pictures. The kids in the "parade" at the end of the show go up to meet belle, but anyone not in the show can simply go to the end of the line and they can still get a picture.

Hopefully that's one of those things they're still working out and when all is said and done anyone will be able to get the picture. I'm not sure my youngest would participate in the show, it would probably depend on her mood because she can be shy at times, but she loves Belle and would definitely want a picture with her in the 'pretty' dress.

 

[PoohsFan1]

Haha - because Berlioz is the best!!

What's interesting is that they make sure everyone gets a part that wants one, but NO ONE ever says, you have to have a part to get a picture. So for shy kids who don't want to be apart of the show, they miss out on a quick photo too. That was the weirdest part. And when I say quick, I mean QUICK!

It'll be interesting to see what the feedback is as more people experience it.

But the rest was great!

DH and I thought that was interesting too. Our family was able to view Enchanted Tales with Belle on 9/8 as well. As we were leaving, DH said well I guess the only way to get a photo with Belle is to be involved in the show, it was kind of boring watching those that were in the show taking the pictures with Belle while all the other families had to sit there and watch. The problem (for me) is my kids don't just raise their hands to try and be in the shows, the only way they are involved is if the CMs come up to them and asks them....they are kind of shy like that. However, I thought that the whole thing was done very well and I just loved all of the interaction from the different pieces in each room (don't want to spoil it so I will stop talking now ).

 

[mesaboy2]

DH and I thought that was interesting too. Our family was able to view Enchanted Tales with Belle on 9/8 as well. As we were leaving, DH said well I guess the only way to get a photo with Belle is to be involved in the show, it was kind of boring watching those that were in the show taking the pictures with Belle while all the other families had to sit there and watch. The problem (for me) is my kids don't just raise their hands to try and be in the shows, the only way they are involved is if the CMs come up to them and asks them....they are kind of shy like that. However, I thought that the whole thing was done very well and I just loved all of the interaction from the different pieces in each room (don't want to spoil it so I will stop talking now ).

I don't care anymore, saw it yesterday! But I will withhold details myself.

 

[Mrs. Buzz Lightyear]

Any know if we might get an early preview of The Little Mermaid Ride in September or early October? A girl can wish can’t she

 

[hollygolitely93]

Did belle sign when she did storybook previously? Guess it's Epcot for signature and interaction or CRT (if she is there?). I'm okay with this...

Mesaboy...did you like it?

I am still resisting peeking at pictures and video...but it sounds delightful!

I'm so worried about the lines...they just made my MK day an EMH (124) and we have 8am CRT...so I'm afraid by time we get out Enchanted Belle will be a mess! Pooh.

 

[mesaboy2]

Did belle sign when she did storybook previously? Guess it's Epcot for signature and interaction or CRT (if she is there?). I'm okay with this...

Mesaboy...did you like it?

I am still resisting peeking at pictures and video...but it sounds delightful!

I'm so worried about the lines...they just made my MK day an EMH (124) and we have 8am CRT...so I'm afraid by time we get out Enchanted Belle will be a mess! Pooh.

Belle did sign in her old story spot. Yes, I liked it as much as a solo 44yo dude could--would've liked it a lot more if DD8 was there with me. I'm looking forward to her seeing it. It is a definite enhancement to the original experience, though the storytelling portion is shorter by quite a bit.

 

[ValiantHeart]

Can I just say that I almost cried when I saw the bookmark? I can tell that will be one of those Disney things I'll HAVE to get!<3

 

[WedgieSock]

I will be in MK on Dec 8th. I have an 8.05am ressie at CRT and will go to FL afterwards.

Can anyone advise me of a plan of action for FLE?

Thanks in advance