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

[prfctlyximprfct]

I wish the mine train wasn't taking so long!!! I wanna go next summer, I can't wait until 2014!! Do they ever get timing wrong?

 

[Disco]

I wish the mine train wasn't taking so long!!! I wanna go next summer, I can't wait until 2014!! Do they ever get timing wrong?

They usually throw out a worst case estimate so probably a good chance it will be done by end of 2013. If it takes till 2014 I'll be totally peeved. Two and a half years to build a roller coaster attraction is just absurd.
Seaworld just put their Mantis in and it will be less than a year. Granted the mine train is enclosed and has a little more theming on top of a totally new ride system. However, it's not like they're building a mountain range like they are doing for the Radiator Racers in Cars Land down in CA. That is an epic undertaking in which I can understand that type of time frame.

 

[DaveinFallsChurch]

I wish the mine train wasn't taking so long!!! I wanna go next summer, I can't wait until 2014!! Do they ever get timing wrong?

When it comes to FL Expansion projects, the dates/timing have always continuously been pushed back (Dumbo's opening as an example, as well as the opening periods for Little Mermaid and Be Our Guest). So yes, they could get the timing wrong, but when they're wrong it usually means it'll take longer. Hope they prove me wrong!

 

[JavArmy]

I wish the mine train wasn't taking so long!!! I wanna go next summer, I can't wait until 2014!! Do they ever get timing wrong?

I totally agree!! I don't understand why they don't just use some of that pixie dust they have all over the place and *poof*, the improvements would be done....if only

 

[amycishere]

Anyone heard any rumors as to what's going to be closed in October? What is closed now?

 

[Berlioz70]

How would we know if WDW does a "soft open" or "test run" of Be Our Guest Restaurant?

Disney Parks Blog will announce before hand.

Tutto Gusto is the newest Disney eatery, which went into Soft Opening on May 1st. DBP originally announced an early May soft opening on April 5th, then confirmed it as the 1st one day prior, on April 30th.

Check the first post for the history on DPB and the lead in prior to a restaurant's soft opening.

Ever since DPB has existed, all new restaurant soft openings have been communicated in advance.

Anyone heard any rumors as to what's going to be closed in October? What is closed now?

The current timeline is listed on the first post. Outside of SWSA, which closes at the end of the month, there are no other closings; we're now just waiting on openings!

 

[amycishere]

Thanks!!!

 

[DCTooTall]

I totally agree!! I don't understand why they don't just use some of that pixie dust they have all over the place and *poof*, the improvements would be done....if only

"Disney Parks has cut back on their use of Pixie dust as a cost savings measure....er... I Mean... 'due to guest feedback'!"

 

[JavArmy]

"Disney Parks has cut back on their use of Pixie dust as a cost savings measure....er... I Mean... 'due to guest feedback'!"

hahahahahaha

 

[Berlioz70]

Beautiful & Stunning photos:

New Fantasyland Progress, Star Wars Prep, Tree Nets, and MORE!

 

[prfctlyximprfct]

I wanted to go when everything's finished, because I know I'll just have to plan another trip if I don't get to experience it all! AHH disney, you always suck me in!! Don't think I'll be able to hold out until 2014!!

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Beautiful & Stunning photos:

New Fantasyland Progress, Star Wars Prep, Tree Nets, and MORE!

Fantasyland AND SWW in one update!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Beautiful & Stunning photos:

New Fantasyland Progress, Star Wars Prep, Tree Nets, and MORE!

I love that it says the new Dumbo is aiming for a "July (or hopefully sooner) opening!" We will be there the last week of June, and I would love to have the honor of being one of the first to experience this whole new area!

 

[kerriemiller]

our next trip is Sept 2013, Im so excited, Im hopeing a good a mount of attractions will be open at that time

 

[Berlioz70]

Starting tomorrow, the Fantasyland Expansion model (which originally appeared at the D23 event) will be on display at One Man's Dream.

Source: WDW News Today

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Starting tomorrow, the Fantasyland Expansion model (which originally appeared at the D23 event) will be on display at One Man's Dream.

Source: WDW News Today

I'll have to stop by this Sunday while I'm there. Thanks!

 

[Berlioz70]

Updated first post with latest DBP entry on the new fantasyland:

New Fantasyland Model Goes on Display at One Man’s Dream May 16 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, May 15, 2012

 

[jjsdad]

This was a big 4 part article posted at damouse from last week:

http://damouse.com/2012/05/14/may-2...ing-dumbos-are-now-part-of-the-magic-kingdom/


Also check out this really cool "over the wall" video that was from yesterday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHcupEeUS-M&feature=youtu.be

 

[CentralFloridian99]

This was a big 4 part article posted at damouse from last week:

http://damouse.com/2012/05/14/may-2...ing-dumbos-are-now-part-of-the-magic-kingdom/


Also check out this really cool "over the wall" video that was from yesterday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHcupEeUS-M&feature=youtu.be

Thanks! I'm gonna read DaMouse's update.

 

[2goofykiddos]

They are working hard. We rode Dumbo last Sunday and there were no little dumbos on the spinners, but they were there by Tuesday! The splash area looks great as well. Can't wait to see it all finished, the new Dumbo is beautiful!