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

[mom2rtk]

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.

Well...... I WANT to give it a fair shake. REALLY I do......

But the close up view of the castle is being replaced with a close up view of ..... Indy Speedway. See my point?

OK..... OK....... I promise I'll try.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Well...... I WANT to give it a fair shake. REALLY I do......

But the close up view of the castle is being replaced with a close up view of ..... Indy Speedway. See my point?

OK..... OK....... I promise I'll try.

Maybe they could just leave Dumbo in both places? I don't see how removing it from Fantasyland is going to give them any more space there except for some benches or something. Then they could have the new Dumbo for people who wanted shorter waits, and old Dumbo for nostalgic people, and the new Dumbo would actually make waits shorter at old Dumbo as well.

 

[Tinkermom76]

I love old Dumbo too but do you notice we are already calling it old Dumbo. I am looking forward to the new one because I know when Disney does something they do it right and pay attention to detail... I don't think anyone will be disappointed with the new ride once they see it and ride it!!!

 

[Thumper_ehhhhh]

I'm hoping sence there will be a tent behind the new dumbo it will block the view of the track. Now if they can make sure the smell from the track doesnt fill the tent that would be good.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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

Only 18 more months - ish!!!!

is it confirmed that both rides will be 100% the same? just wondering with the grander expansion goals if they might try to add an extra scene or two in the WDW version

 

[Berlioz70]

My understanding is that they'll be identical, but I'm not sure where or if Disney has posted/said that.

 

[1tufgt]

My understanding is that they'll be identical, but I'm not sure where or if Disney has posted/said that.

Yeah Disney has stated that the ride itself will be identical. Just the exteriors will be different.

 

[PrincessKara22]

I liked it! I know I'll love it when it opens! Also, on an unrelated note, I still wish they'd bring World of Color to Florida. Its too bad there isn't a pond or huge water feature being put into the fantasyland expansion b/c world of color could fit right in!!

 

[Invisable89]

I liked it! I know I'll love it when it opens! Also, on an unrelated note, I still wish they'd bring World of Color to Florida. Its too bad there isn't a pond or huge water feature being put into the fantasyland expansion b/c world of color could fit right in!!

I would LOVE Disney to bring 'World of Color' to WDW! But yeah.. i've no idea where they would put it!

 

[PrincessKara22]

I would LOVE Disney to bring 'World of Color' to WDW! But yeah.. i've no idea where they would put it!

I was thinking they could clear out poor old river country and do it there! But I know it will never happen. Especially as they want to have certain attractions be "Staples" at the different resorts to attract people to go to BOTH not just one. Oh well.

 

[umichigan10]

I was thinking they could clear out poor old river country and do it there! But I know it will never happen. Especially as they want to have certain attractions be "Staples" at the different resorts to attract people to go to BOTH not just one. Oh well.

They could do it on Crescent Lake, but between the Friendship Boat traffic, and the fact it's between the BW and Y&BC and not in a park, it would never happen.

 

[Invisable89]

I was thinking they could clear out poor old river country and do it there! But I know it will never happen. Especially as they want to have certain attractions be "Staples" at the different resorts to attract people to go to BOTH not just one. Oh well.

Yeah that's a good idea! Can't really see it being put into one of the parks to be honest.

& yep, it's really annoying! & i also think 'World of Color' is pretty expensive to design & build... i think it was around $75million at DCA.


We'll just have to make do with our new Fantasyland.

 

[Invisable89]

Another update.

Towards the bottom of the blog entry is new pictures of the rockwork:
http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/fantasyland-update-skyway-work-begins.html

Storybook Circus stealwork & construction pictures:
http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/fantasyland-update-storybook-circusland.html

 

[1tufgt]

Another update.

Towards the bottom of the blog entry is new pictures of the rockwork:
http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/fantasyland-update-skyway-work-begins.html

Storybook Circus stealwork & construction pictures:
http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/fantasyland-update-storybook-circusland.html

Nice images. I wonder how they got around the walls.

 

[PrincessKara22]

I still wish that we had information on Pete's Sideshow attraction other than just the poster on the wall. I'm hoping it will actually be something rather than just a theme bathroom like he had in toon town.

 

[Berlioz70]

All the unofficial reports indicate that Pete's Sideshow will be a meet and greet. Nothing posted from Disney officially.

 

[tweedlemom]

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

What a phenomenal photo! You totally captured the "magic of Disney!"

 

[mom2rtk]

What a phenomenal photo! You totally captured the "magic of Disney!"

Thank you! I actually was pretty disappointed at first. We were only at Disney that trip for that ONE evening, from 4 until EMH close. (It was a quick stop on our way home from the beach). My friend had told me how cool it was to ride Dumbo during Wishes. I tried so hard to time it so we'd be on the ride during Wishes, but just missed and were in the next group to load. Little did I know I'd end up with an even better perspective!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I love old Dumbo too but do you notice we are already calling it old Dumbo. I am looking forward to the new one because I know when Disney does something they do it right and pay attention to detail... I don't think anyone will be disappointed with the new ride once they see it and ride it!!!

I only call it old Dumbo because I can't think of anything else to call it. Maybe classic Dumbo?

 

[mom2rtk]

I only call it old Dumbo because I can't think of anything else to call it. Maybe classic Dumbo?

Maybe "original Dumbo"

Or "better Dumbo"?

OK.........just kidding. Really....... I'm keeping an open mind.

I did like the idea of keeping both! That way I can saunter up to classic Dumbo and just step on with no wait. Sort of like taking the scenic route?