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

[Invisable89]

One thing i'm a bit wary about is the fact we're going to have 2 very similar Little Mermaid attractions (Like Toy Story Midway Mania & Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin) In WDW, why have both? Slightly pointless? VOTLM will look a bit inferior against the new Fantasyland attraction when it opens i would of thought.

But i actually cannot wait for the new attraction to open! I just LOVE The Little Mermaid.

 

[Invisable89]

& Here's some more pics (upclose) of Beast's Castle construction i've just found!

http://www.orlandounited.com/2011/04/10/fantasyland-expansion-april-9th-update/

Beast's Castle is looking amazing already!

 

[WishingMom]

Wow!!! This is exciting, glad we're waiting until 2013 to visit. It seems to be coming along quite nicely! Can anyone tell me what is the structure with the pants flying from the roof?

So happy I'm following this thread!

 

[disneydiva16]

Wow!!! This is exciting, glad we're waiting until 2013 to visit. It seems to be coming along quite nicely! So happy I'm following this thread!

We are going down this September for MNSSHP, but I think I am now looking forward to going back in 2013 more!!! We will doo the MVMCP and I can't wait to see Fantasyland all finished. It looks great so far!!!!!

 

[DisneyShamrock]

I'm a newcomer to this thread (followed it over from the Weddings & Honeymoons board), and I am loving the articles and photos.

I was really sad to hear about Mickey, Minnie, and Donald loosing their homes (me and my brother still run around like kids in there, and we're in our mid-20s...), but I am super excited to see the castles taking shape in the new expansion.

I am definitely subscribing to this thread.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

I was really sad to hear about Mickey, Minnie, and Donald loosing their homes (me and my brother still run around like kids in there, and we're in our mid-20s...)

They didn't technically lose their homes... they lost their vacation homes. They "live" in Anaheim.

 

[DisneyShamrock]

They didn't technically lose their homes... they lost their vacation homes. They "live" in Anaheim.

I know. I just meant 'homes' to those of us who have never been to any other Disney.

 

[DCTooTall]

Wow!!! This is exciting, glad we're waiting until 2013 to visit. It seems to be coming along quite nicely! Can anyone tell me what is the structure with the pants flying from the roof?

So happy I'm following this thread!

That's one of the buildings over by the Barnstormer. It doesn't look like they've done much work to change it yet to the new themeing.

I almost want to say it's actually the Barn, but I honestly wasn't that familiar with the ride and the modern toontown, so someone else can correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[Berlioz70]

& Here's some more pics (upclose) of Beast's Castle construction i've just found!

http://www.orlandounited.com/2011/04/10/fantasyland-expansion-april-9th-update/

Beast's Castle is looking amazing already!

These are great - I'll add them to the first post!

 

[erikawolf2004]

They just posted more pictures on this:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ehind-the-scenes-with-walt-disney-imagineers/

What is going in Maurice's Cottage?

So exciting to watch this all come together!!!!

 

[Invisable89]

They just posted more pictures on this:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ehind-the-scenes-with-walt-disney-imagineers/

What is going in Maurice's Cottage?

So exciting to watch this all come together!!!!

Oh gosh it's all coming together SO quick!

& i think it's going to be "Enchanted Tales With Belle", she'll start off in the cottage then work her way into the Castle telling us the story "Tale As Old As Time"! (The story of "Beauty & The Beast" basically) it's going to be interactive apparently.

 

[cuchu2005]

They just posted more pictures on this:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ehind-the-scenes-with-walt-disney-imagineers/

What is going in Maurice's Cottage?

So exciting to watch this all come together!!!!

I just have to say WOW!!!!

I have read about forced perspective, but never got the chance to see it so "raw".

This kinda kills the illusion, but as I'm really interested in that kind of stuff, it's great!

Thanks for sharing,

Mx

 

[BebopBaloo]

Forced perspective indeed!

 

[DCTooTall]

I just have to say WOW!!!!

I have read about forced perspective, but never got the chance to see it so "raw".

This kinda kills the illusion, but as I'm really interested in that kind of stuff, it's great!

Thanks for sharing,

Mx

Actually, One of the best places at WDW to see Forced Perspective in Action, and then to see it "raw", is New York at MGM. Stand at one end of the street and it goes for miles. at the other end, you can tell there is an obvious wall with buildings painted on it.

It's ultimately the same process at work on Main street, Cinderella's Castle, and now Beast's Castle.

 

[cuchu2005]

Actually, One of the best places at WDW to see Forced Perspective in Action, and then to see it "raw", is New York at MGM. Stand at one end of the street and it goes for miles. at the other end, you can tell there is an obvious wall with buildings painted on it.

It's ultimately the same process at work on Main street, Cinderella's Castle, and now Beast's Castle.

Totally agree with that. I have noticed the effect on those examples you mention, but seeing the worker standing right next to the castle is shocking.

Either that, or WDW hires some BIG workers!!!

Mx

 

[erikawolf2004]

Totally agree with that. I have noticed the effect on those examples you mention, but seeing the worker standing right next to the castle is shocking.

Either that, or WDW hires some BIG workers!!!

Mx

I'm going with the WDW hires Giants to work on the building of such important structures and the average man and the 7 dwarfs are working behind the scenes.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

I'm going with the WDW hires Giants to work on the building of such important structures and the average man and the 7 dwarfs are working behind the scenes.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm going with the WDW hires Giants to work on the building of such important structures and the average man and the 7 dwarfs are working behind the scenes.

it would explain the rapid progress ...

... plus it would support any "green" initiatives (less machines, thus less gas) ... especially if said "green" giants are jolly

 

[Berlioz70]

They just posted more pictures on this:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ehind-the-scenes-with-walt-disney-imagineers/

What is going in Maurice's Cottage?

So exciting to watch this all come together!!!!

Invisable89 is correct it's going to be "Enchanted Tales With Belle," which will be very similar to Storytime with Belle. A brief audience interaction with a meet and greet that follows. Rumor has it that there will be some enchanted objects as well.

 

[erikawolf2004]

Invisable89 is correct it's going to be "Enchanted Tales With Belle," which will be very similar to Storytime with Belle. A brief audience interaction with a meet and greet that follows. Rumor has it that there will be some enchanted objects as well.

Yah! Loved Story Time with Belle, glad they are bringing something like that back.