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

[DisneyBabies]

New Fantasyland expansion opening timeline

Now I just need to know how late in 2013 for the coaster. We are going a the end of October for the kids' fall break from school and it'd be great if it was all ready.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

New Fantasyland expansion opening timeline

Thanks for posting this ... nice to get some clarity

BTW - I noticed that it referred to the Story Book Circus section opening in "halves" ... bit it seemed like everything other than Pete's Silly Sideshow was opening in the first "half" ...

Does that mean there will be a ton of stuff in Pete's Silly Sideshow comparable to the other "half" ... or was "half" used loosely?

Just curious as to what exactly is in Pete's Silly Sideshow

 

[auprincess]

what a nice surprise to open this thread (the number of pages has always scared me off, lol) and see that we might potentially get to see some of the new attractions on our next trip! We are going June 2012!

 

[gometros]

Here's two links to new Concept Art pics of the new Fantasyland!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/09/a-tour-through-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/


This link has a picture of "Bonjour Village Gifts":
http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/7913

I don't know how I missed the name of the new restaurant, but how can they call something a 'pub' if there is no alcohol served in MK? What's a pub without BEER?

 

[Invisable89]

I don't know how I missed the name of the new restaurant, but how can they call something a 'pub' if there is no alcohol served in MK? What's a pub without BEER?

I know, exactly! I've always found it very odd.. 'Gaston's Tavern' do Disney actually know what 'Tavern' means? Lol. They're obviously going to copy WWOHP's 'Butterbear' idea & have their own 'beer' from what i can see in the Concept Art pic.

Or maybe (hopefully) they'll change the name completely - it's been a very controversial topic on WDW forums, people are not impressed!

 

[Colleen27]

I know, exactly! I've always found it very odd.. 'Gaston's Tavern' do Disney actually know what 'Tavern' means? Lol. They're obviously going to copy WWOHP's 'Butterbear' idea & have their own 'beer' from what i can see in the Concept Art pic.

Or maybe (hopefully) they'll change the name completely - it's been a very controversial topic on WDW forums, people are not impressed!

It is a silly controversy - there's already one tavern in the MK that doesn't serve beer, so why get worked up over the addition of a second?

 

[Invisable89]

It is a silly controversy - there's already one tavern in the MK that doesn't serve beer, so why get worked up over the addition of a second?

I know yeah, a bit over the top - i just think they could re-name it - 'Tavern' doesn't sound overally appropriate, it would makes things a bit easier. But then again most children wouldn't know what 'Tavern' means anyway.

 

[mom2rtk]

I know yeah, a bit over the top - i just think they could re-name it - 'Tavern' doesn't sound overally appropriate, it would makes things a bit easier. But then again most children wouldn't know what 'Tavern' means anyway.

The most recent artwork Disney released showed dad carrying a foaming drink, so I wondered..... until I saw the child in the drawing drinking said foamy drink!

 

[ConnieB]

the most recent artwork disney released showed dad carrying a foaming drink, so i wondered..... Until i saw the child in the drawing drinking said foamy drink!

root beer!

 

[ConnieB]

It is a silly controversy - there's already one tavern in the MK that doesn't serve beer, so why get worked up over the addition of a second?

Plus, the definition of Tavern isn't ONLY about alcohol:

tav·ern   /ˈtævərn/ noun
1. a place where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises.
2. a public house for travelers and others; inn.

Now...if they did change things and actually start serving alcohol, then I think I would get upset. I don't object to alcohol personally, but somehow it just seems wrong at MK.

And I've never heard of a child questioning what Libery Tree TAVERN means....or of an adult asking for a beer at LTT and being upset that they couldn't have one!

Of course, maybe some of those getting worked up are upset because it WON'T be selling beer. Those folks should just hop on over to EPCOT and head for Germany or UK's pub or Mexico...or so on.........there's lots of places to find beer there.

 

[Berlioz70]

At about 7:12 and 7:18 you can seen what appears to be Little Mermaid-themed retail areas on the backside of the Snow White section (across from the entrance to the Little Mermaid ride). It makes sense, of course; it's just interesting to me because I don't remember seeing this in any of the earlier concept art.

Someone told me they are restrooms; which does makes sense.

BTW - I noticed that it referred to the Story Book Circus section opening in "halves" ... bit it seemed like everything other than Pete's Silly Sideshow was opening in the first "half" ...

It's actually opening more in "phases" rather than halves, that timeline is a little abridged. First they'll open half of Dumbo, then the whole Dumbo w/queue, then the Sideshow. That's at least three different dates.

The Sideshow is a new Meet and Greet location - the Imagineer mentioned Donald, but we do not know who else will be included in there. I assume the Merch shop (Big Top) will open with the Sideshow since they're connected.

And I've never heard of a child questioning what Libery Tree TAVERN means....or of an adult asking for a beer at LTT and being upset that they couldn't have one!

Don't forget Tortuga Tavern that sits in Adventureland. We're already at 2 Taverns now, and Gaston's will add a third. I also expect a new non-alcoholic as PP mentioned.

 

[gometros]

It is a silly controversy - there's already one tavern in the MK that doesn't serve beer, so why get worked up over the addition of a second?

Agreed. People on DIS do tend to get worked up about the most innocent things. Besides, as Coleen posts above, a tavern is more than than just a place to get drinks. Pub, however, projects a more specific image. Pubs (short for public house) are social places based on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. I know it's silly, but when I belly up to the bar, I don't want the barkeep serving me a Shirley Temple

 

[JoshuaShaw]

It's called Gaston's Tavern not because of what they sell or don't sell, but because it's being lifted straight from the movie. Are people going to next start complaining because the Storybook Circus isn't a real circus or because the Haunted Mansion isn't actually haunted?

"Space Mountain?! I don't think Disney knows the definition of a mountain!"

It's an ILLUSION, you know, like the rest of the park.

 

[Invisable89]

I'm completely aware that 'tavern' doesn't just mean alcohol i was just simply taking a dig out of people who are making a big fuss over the name on other forums. & like another poster said we do have other 'taverns' in the MK - but i don't know whether i'd like a third but i know that's what it's called in the film so Disney are obviously going to stay true to that.

 

[chicagoshannon]

It's been a while since we've had an updated video. I hope we get one soon!

 

[Invisable89]

It's been a while since we've had an updated video. I hope we get one soon!

This is the newest one i could find:

Construction Update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y2SN-L5hzA

But there's been hardly any noticeable progression in the past month or so.

 

[lionking13]

I believe the reason why it doesnt look like there has been a lot of work done is probably due to the fact that are working on more of the interior of the buildings, rather than the exterior. Now i possibly could be wrong since I am just going by my gut feeling. You can see a lot of progress being made in the new stroybook circuis area with the dumbo ride and the train station.

Also in this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y2SN-L5hzA , at about the 1:35 mark you can see a structure starting to be built, just right behind the wall. I hope this is the seven dwarfs mine train coaster. Could someone please tell me if my hunch is right or wrong, I would appreciate it

 

[DCTooTall]

I'm just wondering, based off the concept art of the inside of Gaston's Tavern, and Bonjour Gifts....

Are the CM costumes going to be highlighting certain...um... attributes.... That i seem to recall were quite predominately showcased in the outfits worn in the movie?


Thinking the B&tB area may just become my new favorite section of the MK.

 

[DanBoris]

Also in this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y2SN-L5hzA , at about the 1:35 mark you can see a structure starting to be built, just right behind the wall. I hope this is the seven dwarfs mine train coaster. Could someone please tell me if my hunch is right or wrong, I would appreciate it

I looks to far over to the BatB side to be directly related to the mine ride. Based on it's appearance and position it's possible that it is an extension of the utilidors. The area it is in is just a walkway in the concept art and models which would be a sensible place to bury a utilidor.

Dan

 

[jkpmac]

Just out of curiosity that little fenced in area in the video by Pinnochio's Village House, that you can see some cement bricks in. Whats the plan for that area or is it just construction storage?