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

[kwitcherkicken99]

Has anyone heard how long Ariel will remain at the Adventureland Veranda?

I heard that she is not being moved once the fairies come, and I can't help but think that the bridge area is going to become RIDICULOUSLY congested. Having Aloha Isle, the fairies, Ariel all in a matter of several feet, plus the Treehouse going down for refurb in September...

Am I crazy to think it will become tight??

 

[mm522]

Ariel will most likely be at the Verandah until her new grotto opens. The fairies won't be a problem because they are going to be INSIDE the Adventureland Verandah while Ariel will still meet outside on the porch. Just like how when the Princesses were there until Town Square Theater opened. It should all work out just fine.

 

[Just2DisneyKids]

Fantastic! I added the image link to the first post!

Thanks for continuing to update. I love all the pics!

 

[DanBoris]

I am wondering if Disney is going to have an offical opening when everything is completed or just staggered openings. I love Beauty and Beast just second to Mickey and would love to be there for the Grand Opening of Beast's castle.

I think a staggered opening is most likely. The Snow White Mine Ride was a late change in plans and has not even started construciton yet, so it's very likely to open much later then anything else. There are also indications that the Circus area may open before BATB and LM.

 

[Kurby]

Love seeing all the updates

 

[andylcq]

Subscribing to this thread.

I highly suspect they'll be moving the trees!

 

[lionking13]

http://www.youtube.com/user/JeffLangeDVD#p/u/3/_QLrzAAj3VU

 

[Berlioz70]

Fairy M&G info updated in the first post.

Tink is back at MK, meeting just outside the Adventureland Veranda (due to a delay in construction on the inside). She is currently meeting with Vidia and Rosetta (who alternate).

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

I am wondering if Disney is going to have an offical opening when everything is completed or just staggered openings. I love Beauty and Beast just second to Mickey and would love to be there for the Grand Opening of Beast's castle.

I believe the estimated openings are

Storybook Circus (Dumboland)- summer/fall 2012
Little Mermaid- fall 2012
Beauty and the Beast area- fall 2012
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train- early 2014

 

[Dalpal]

Thank you everyone for all the great info on the new work.

We will be there in a couple of weeks...

We will also be going again next Aug. and was hoping to have some of it opened by then, but its not looking like that will happen... Oh well, I am just so happy they are doing something to improve that area.. It has needed something for quite awhile!
The plans look perfect! Cant wait to see it all done!

By the way if anyone is interested.. Please read my article. The link is in my sig!
Enjoy!

TTFN

 

[liz4820]

I wish they would give the race track a facelift. Make it more modern and incorporate Lighting Mcqueen. I also think Tinkerbell should be next to the Peter Pan ride right between Peter Pan and It's a small world. You know in the spot they use for the stroller parking, and last but not least. I's a little dissappointed about Mickey and Minnies house being taken down. My kids as well as myself loved going into the houses and opening the fridge or seeing the cake rise in the oven. I know they permanently live in Disneyland but I really think they should have left their houses up. After all it's all about the mouse.

 

[Dalpal]

I wish they would give the race track a facelift. Make it more modern and incorporate Lighting Mcqueen. I also think Tinkerbell should be next to the Peter Pan ride right between Peter Pan and It's a small world. You know in the spot they use for the stroller parking, and last but not least. I's a little dissappointed about Mickey and Minnies house being taken down. My kids as well as myself loved going into the houses and opening the fridge or seeing the cake rise in the oven. I know they permanently live in Disneyland but I really think they should have left their houses up. After all it's all about the mouse.

I really love this idea!... I am surprised they didn't think of this, it would be the perfect time to do it along with everything else...especially with Cars 2 just coming out! and they really need more boy stuff!

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

I wish they would give the race track a facelift. Make it more modern and incorporate Lighting Mcqueen. I also think Tinkerbell should be next to the Peter Pan ride right between Peter Pan and It's a small world. You know in the spot they use for the stroller parking, and last but not least. I's a little dissappointed about Mickey and Minnies house being taken down. My kids as well as myself loved going into the houses and opening the fridge or seeing the cake rise in the oven. I know they permanently live in Disneyland but I really think they should have left their houses up. After all it's all about the mouse.

The stroller parking in between Peter Pan and IASW has been demolished and will become restrooms (that may or may not be themed to Tangled).

 

[lionking13]

http://www.youtube.com/user/JeffLangeDVD

a new video of the fantasyland expansion by jeff lange

 

[chicagoshannon]

wow they've really moved that wall forward. It didn't seem that close to Dumbo back in June and it's not blocking part of Pinocchio Village Haus.

Still no roof on that little shack. lol

 

[Berlioz70]

New aerial photo - you can really see how the wall moved.

 

[DCTooTall]

New aerial photo - you can really see how the wall moved.

OOoooooooo....

It looks like they scooted the entire wall closer to the existing Fantasyland buildings. You can also see a little round excavation area in front of mermaid which is surrounded by some red barriers, as well as the excavation for the double dumbos.

If I didn't know any better..... and am correct on my estimation of the scaling when compared to the concept art, It looks like they may have enough room now to start putting Snow White's Dwarf coaster up.

 

[bjakmom]

Looks like the Dumbo ride may be another aerial hidden mickey
So exciting to see all the work - when we were there last week work was really buzzing right along over there.

 

[ronnmel]

OOoooooooo....

It looks like they scooted the entire wall closer to the existing Fantasyland buildings. You can also see a little round excavation area in front of mermaid which is surrounded by some red barriers, as well as the excavation for the double dumbos.

If I didn't know any better..... and am correct on my estimation of the scaling when compared to the concept art, It looks like they may have enough room now to start putting Snow White's Dwarf coaster up.

I looked at an aerial view from a few months back and compared it to this one, and the wall doesn't seem to be any closer to Dumbo.

I am really excited about all the progress they have made though!

 

[Berlioz70]

I looked at an aerial view from a few months back and compared it to this one, and the wall doesn't seem to be any closer to Dumbo.

It didn't move at Dumbo - it moved behind Mad Tea Party. You can no longer pass behind the tea cups.