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

[hookedonears]

Is the new Dumbo going to be outside, or is it going to be in a big circus tent? I really hope it's not indoors. We always enjoyed looking around at all of Fantasyland while we're riding.

 

[nytimez]

Is the new Dumbo going to be outside, or is it going to be in a big circus tent? I really hope it's not indoors. We always enjoyed looking around at all of Fantasyland while we're riding.

I think it's outdoors, at least from the art I've seen -- but don't expect the great views you're used to, it's going to stuck off in the corner.

I believe they're badly overestimating the demand for Dumbo once they move it away from the heart of Fantasyland.

 

[Invisable89]

A NEW Birds Eye View (aerial view) picture of the construction site!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Fantasyland/News/26May2011-PHOTO---Latest-aerial-view-of-the-entire-Fantasyland-construction-site.htm

Just click on the picture to make it larger.

I was also surprised with just how small Beast's Castle looks! It's that little pink thing on top of the large building in the top right of the picture. But you're not supposed to see the building anyways! So i'd imagine the forced perspective won't look so obvious when it's finished.

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

Is the new Dumbo going to be outside, or is it going to be in a big circus tent? I really hope it's not indoors. We always enjoyed looking around at all of Fantasyland while we're riding.

It's outdoors.

Your view will probably be the Queue Tent, Goofini, the Merch. tents, and possibly a glimpse of Little Mermaid and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

Moving Dumbo is a bit of a mistake, in my opinion. TTF's land could be used for a nice expansion, especially if they bulldoze the "Speed"way.

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

On that model picture, what is in front of Dumbo, behind Ariel?

That was Pixie Hollow before it got scrapped. I believe Meet and Greet and Merchandise tents will go in its place. There should also be a water play area as well.

 

[mom2rtk]

It isn't surprising that something that was designed using forced perspective doesn't look good from a perspective other than the one it was designed to be viewed from.

I agree. I think it will look fine when it's done. I never expected anything bit. It can't compete with Cindy's castle.

It's outdoors.

Your view will probably be the Queue Tent, Goofini, the Merch. tents, and possibly a glimpse of Little Mermaid and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

Moving Dumbo is a bit of a mistake, in my opinion. TTF's land could be used for a nice expansion, especially if they bulldoze the "Speed"way.

I too think it was a big mistake, but maybe for different reasons. The appeal of the ride for me was always that it was in the heart of Fantasyland, nestled behind the castle. It was about the view FROM the ride, not the ride itself. I'll have to see the new view it provides, but can't imagine it will compare at all. If I want to get on a spoke and wheel ride and go in circles, I can do the Magic Carpets with less wait. Or better yet, visit the next traveling carnival that comes to town........

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

I agree, the view is what makes Dumbo a classic.

Dumbo's interactive queue is going to be interesting. I hope it is done well.

 

[bicker]

It was about the view FROM the ride, not the ride itself.

Hmmm... I never thought about it in those terms, but for me, the view "from" the ride has always been the view of the face of the child or children we've taken on the ride. Same with Aladdin.

 

[mom2rtk]

Hmmm... I never thought about it in those terms, but for me, the view "from" the ride has always been the view of the face of the child or children we've taken on the ride. Same with Aladdin.

My daughter is old enough that she enjoys the view too. At 10 you don't ride Dumbo for the thrill of it. We'll save that for Space Mountain. Besides, as a "big girl" now, she likes having her own elephant. And I enjoy getting to photograph her...... and Fantasyland........... from the car in front of her.

I took this one from the ride platform. But it gives you an idea of the "view" I'm speaking of.


Dumbo DELIGHT! by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

I'll take a nice shot of the inside of the Cinderella Suite please.

I will work on that... instead of having 2 adorable Disney-loving children, I've got 4 this time!!!!

 

[lamb616]

Ooops, I didn't know the view was the whole point of Dumbo, lol. I don't remember seeing anything in particular when I went on it. Possibly I had my eyes closed the entire time b/c I get dizzy & nauseous on rides that go around.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

Depends. How stealthy are you? And how do you feel about b-and-e?

I'll saw the soles off my shoes with a plastic fork from inside the park... that way they won't be able to trace it!

 

[bicker]

My daughter is old enough that she enjoys the view too. At 10 you don't ride Dumbo for the thrill of it.

I can understand that. The little ones in our family were hot for the big roller coasters like BTMRR by 10, so that probably accounts for the difference. The view from BTMRR is fantastic, especially a dusk.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'll saw the soles off my shoes with a plastic fork from inside the park... that way they won't be able to trace it!

LOL! A girl after my own heart!

 

[mom2rtk]

Ooops, I didn't know the view was the whole point of Dumbo, lol. I don't remember seeing anything in particular when I went on it. Possibly I had my eyes closed the entire time b/c I get dizzy & nauseous on rides that go around.

Well, take some dramamine and open your eyes! Well, at least until it moves.......... I'm not sure the view of the Indy Speedway will be as interesting for me as the view of the castle and Fantasyland Courtyard.

I can understand that. The little ones in our family were hot for the big roller coasters like BTMRR by 10, so that probably accounts for the difference. The view from BTMRR is fantastic, especially a dusk.

Yeah..... unfortunately she's the baby. No more wide eyed wonder years left here. But we do both love Fantasyland and I'm sure we'll enjoy discovering all the new things they are adding. But alas, I'm afraid our Dumbo Rope Drop runs will be over.

I sure hope they don't move it before December so we have one last shot at it. Of course, with all the construction, it probably won't be the same anyway.

Better book some plane tickets WEST!

 

[Alli76]

Dumbo DELIGHT! by mom2rtk, on Flickr

That is an AMAZING photo!!! That brightened my day!

 

[mom2rtk]

That is an AMAZING photo!!! That brightened my day!

Many thanks!

 

[Berlioz70]

A video of Ariel's Undersea Adventure at Disney's California Adventure!

Only 18 more months - ish!!!!

 

[stargazertechie]

I too think it was a big mistake, but maybe for different reasons. The appeal of the ride for me was always that it was in the heart of Fantasyland, nestled behind the castle. It was about the view FROM the ride, not the ride itself. I'll have to see the new view it provides, but can't imagine it will compare at all. If I want to get on a spoke and wheel ride and go in circles, I can do the Magic Carpets with less wait. Or better yet, visit the next traveling carnival that comes to town........

I truly hope they provide a good view from the new location. Just remember, we love Dumbo where it is because that's what we were introduced to. Future park guests will get a warm fuzzy feeling being at the circus, just like the movie. I really think that the storybook circus will add a new dimension of theming to the ride that wasn't there before- it's more submersive in the dumbo storyline.

 

[Invisable89]

A video of Ariel's Undersea Adventure at Disney's California Adventure!

Only 18 more months - ish!!!!

Oh gosh, i really SHOULDN'T watch it.. it's just so difficult not too!

I won't give in to temptation. I hate watching video's of rides i haven't been on yet cause i just spoil it for myself.