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

[sammyjo1871]

I like the idea of a more toned-down character appearance like Remy at Chefs because that isn't so much of a draw that it packs the place on its own. Character meals tend to have uninspired menus and okay food at best because they know people aren't coming for the food, and MK's TS options aren't fabulous now. It would be nice if they added a restaurant with an appealing menu not just a theme they can sell!

AGREED! I just can't wait for it all to be done. We're going in late February. Hoping that Dumbo and Goofini will be open!! Then of course, we'll have to schedule another trip once all other stuff is complete.

 

[nklooz]

AGREED! I just can't wait for it all to be done. We're going in late February. Hoping that Dumbo and Goofini will be open!! Then of course, we'll have to schedule another trip once all other stuff is complete.

Is Goofini supposed to open on the same 2/18 date that new Dumbo is? Thanks!

 

[DanBoris]

What will be done with the current Dumbo area once it is moved?

The new castle wall will extend out into where Dumbo is now so that area will become the main entrance to the Fantasyland Forest section of the expansion.

 

[jkpmac]

Looks like the wall by Prince Charming's Regal Carrousell might be down according to this video from Popsong1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDOBFNpgN9g

 

[DCTooTall]

Good point. I actually got frustrated the other day about not feeling like I had a good TS option for dinner our first night there at MK.


Does anyone know if there are any plans for Mickey and Minnie's "houses" to be back in any sort of form? Thanks!

The "nice" thing about the lack of good TS at the MK? There are several nice resorts with easy access outside the park which have decent TS dining options available. Sometimes it's nice to step outside the park for at least a little bit, and with the Contemporary, Poly, and GF a quick boat launch/monorail ride away, they are very convenient for a potential outside the gate TS meal.

A bit further, but also nearby would be the Wilderness Lodge that also has some nice TS.


As for the 'Houses' making a return, At this point I would say it's highly unlikely anyplace in Florida in the near future. They wouldn't fit within the new themeing of Fantasyland or the expansion.... and I don't foresee them being a good fit in any other existing location within the parks. If they are going to make an East Coast Return, I wouldn't expect them to show up outside of part of a slightly larger addition or rethemeing project.

There are still the Houses located in California however for those needing to visit their homes.

Looks like the wall by Prince Charming's Regal Carrousell might be down according to this video from Popsong1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDOBFNpgN9g

I didn't watch the video, but if it's the walls I'm thinking about, I'd be surprised if they were up for an extended period of time in the first place. I believe the walls that were near the carousel were for more of the planter removal work that's been going on over the past year.

 

[jkpmac]

Posted by DCTooTall
I didn't watch the video, but if it's the walls I'm thinking about, I'd be surprised if they were up for an extended period of time in the first place. I believe the walls that were near the carousel were for more of the planter removal work that's been going on over the past year.

Yes that is the wall I am referring to. It did take a long time for them to get it down.

 

[ses1230]

Sorry if this has already been posted...

wdwmagic has some great construction photos HERE.

 

[amandaw]

Sorry if this has already been posted...

wdwmagic has some great construction photos HERE.

Thanks for sharing....those are some great pictures!

 

[Calle&Jakesmom]

We rode it for the first time about a month ago, so glad we did.

My daughter has never liked rides that go around like this and I've never ridden Dumbo (despite my all my visits to Magic Kingdom- maybe the lines have always been too long!). So we have never done the "old" Dumbo.

We're visiting in late February when Dumbo is open (I hope! - Hopefully the new location and new Dumbo). My plan is to make my daughter give this a shot just so I can try it and we can see what the new ride is like.... as long as it's open!

 

[Calle&Jakesmom]

AGREED! I just can't wait for it all to be done. We're going in late February. Hoping that Dumbo and Goofini will be open!! Then of course, we'll have to schedule another trip once all other stuff is complete.

Us too!
Hoping that at least some stuff is done and open!

 

[DanBoris]

Sorry if this has already been posted...

wdwmagic has some great construction photos HERE.

Another set of aerial picture at wdwmagic. Shows some pretty significant changes from the pictures just a few days ago.

Dan

 

[Disco]

I thought WDW was a no fly zone?
Gawd Google Earth is useless...

 

[DCTooTall]

I thought WDW was a no fly zone?
Gawd Google Earth is useless...

My understanding is that it's more of a restricted flight zone. You must be over a certain altitude in order to fly above WDW. This still provides a level of security for the park from airborne threats while not being as restrictive as a hard no fly zone. This is why you can still take aerial photos of the part (high zoom), and you also stll have the occasional skywriter over the parks as well (such as the "You are all going to hell" guy during F&W)

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks for sharing the pics - first post is updated!

 

[jkpmac]

I wish I wasn't so far away and that I hadn't used up all my vacation this year. Getting withdrawl for some updated ground photos or video. Would that I could hop on the next plane

 

[exwdwcm]

My understanding is that it's more of a restricted flight zone. You must be over a certain altitude in order to fly above WDW. This still provides a level of security for the park from airborne threats while not being as restrictive as a hard no fly zone. This is why you can still take aerial photos of the part (high zoom), and you also stll have the occasional skywriter over the parks as well (such as the "You are all going to hell" guy during F&W)

Is that what that said? I saw one in October and couldn't make out what it was saying.

 

[DCTooTall]

Is that what that said? I saw one in October and couldn't make out what it was saying.

The only time I actually bothered to read what it said it was just "Jesus Saves"... but he looked to be having problems spelling some other stuff since he kept going back and forth and basically would start another one the minute he finished the first one.

I first noticed him Opening weekend when I was down there and thought it was amusing that someone would bother.... but when I saw him down there again when i went down the final weekend of F&W, i just thought it was sad.

 

[lionking13]

new video of fantasyland expansion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr6HFVz8gU4&context=C2aab8ADOEgsToPDskJEUq0yPRtuYRKYWbtHZmV6

 

[MouseEarsForAll]

new video of fantasyland expansion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr6HFVz8gU4&context=C2aab8ADOEgsToPDskJEUq0yPRtuYRKYWbtHZmV6

Wow! It looks great! Can't wait for October!

 

[Rosanne]

Cool video, thanks!

So, when I come in early April am I right to understand the Dumbos will be open? Anything else?