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

[HeatherLassell]

So, hmmmm... are they just adding another pathway around the left side of the little store there across from Columbia Harbor House? The narrow path there now into FL that goes under CHH bridgeway does get very congested when it's busy. I don't see that a new pathway from HM cart thru the old stream area can lead anywhere but right back to the front of SW. Right? Just a little crowd control issue maybe?

I saw these pictures and was searching to find them.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...yway-Station-redevelopment-in-Fantasyland.htm

Check that out.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Is there a chance that Phase 1 will be open March 11?

 

[DanBoris]

Is there a chance that Phase 1 will be open March 11?

The parks calendar still have Dumbo re-opening on March 12th, but a recently Disney parks blog post said the first phase would open in "late March". There is also the possibility that just Dumbo will open on the 12th and the rest later in March.

There appears to still be a lot to do, so even if the March 12th date is valid I doubt it would open even a day early.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I'm itching for more pictures. It's been over a week since the last ones I think.

 

[joannalh]

The parks calendar still have Dumbo re-opening on March 12th, but a recently Disney parks blog post said the first phase would open in "late March". There is also the possibility that just Dumbo will open on the 12th and the rest later in March.

There appears to still be a lot to do, so even if the March 12th date is valid I doubt it would open even a day early.

I've been checking back compulsively to see if there's any clarification on that. We'll be at MK on the 14th!

 

[Berlioz70]

I'm itching for more pictures. It's been over a week since the last ones I think.

There are photos from 2/28 on the first post, have you already seen those?

I've been checking back compulsively to see if there's any clarification on that. We'll be at MK on the 14th!

The internal calendar still indicates 3/12 as the opening date for Dumbo.

 

[bjakmom]

I saw these pictures and was searching to find them.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...yway-Station-redevelopment-in-Fantasyland.htm

Check that out.

Thanks for that info! So it looks like the new pathway will include access to a new set of restrooms and possibly a new Tangled themed meet and greet area I love the sound of that - I hope they build the Tangled tower!! My DGrDs LOVE that movie!
I'm still curious how that little gift shop (across from CHH) will end up being situated in the middle of the two pathways. Just can't picture if it will just kind of sit in the middle or what.

 

[HeatherLassell]

Thanks for that info! So it looks like the new pathway will include access to a new set of restrooms and possibly a new Tangled themed meet and greet area I love the sound of that - I hope they build the Tangled tower!! My DGrDs LOVE that movie!
I'm still curious how that little gift shop (across from CHH) will end up being situated in the middle of the two pathways. Just can't picture if it will just kind of sit in the middle or what.

I was happy I found the pictures again!

 

[mlittig]

for all the updates

 

[Kate and Family]

Last visit, we enjoyed the new queue for Winnie the Pooh ride. Has anything similar been done (or is planned) for Peter Pan?

 

[HeatherLassell]

Last visit, we enjoyed the new queue for Winnie the Pooh ride. Has anything similar been done (or is planned) for Peter Pan?

http://thedisneyblog.com/2011/03/04/work-begins-to-expand-peter-pan-queue-at-magic-kingdom/

 

[DanBoris]

New aerial photos of the expansion taken today. The most signifcant thing in these shots is a new set of red construction walls within the current Storybook Circus construction area. This would pretty much confirm what will open with the first phase, 1/2 of Dumbo, Goffini and the train station. Everything else in the area is blocked off by these walls.

Also, based on these pictures I don't see any reason the first phase couldn't open on March 12th like the parks calendar says.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Fantasyland/News/05Mar2012-PHOTOS---New-inner-construction-walls-indicate-what-will-be-open-to-guests-later-this-month.htm

 

[chicagoshannon]

New aerial photos of the expansion taken today. The most signifcant thing in these shots is a new set of red construction walls within the current Storybook Circus construction area. This would pretty much confirm what will open with the first phase, 1/2 of Dumbo, Goffini and the train station. Everything else in the area is blocked off by these walls.

Also, based on these pictures I don't see any reason the first phase couldn't open on March 12th like the parks calendar says.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Fantasyland/News/05Mar2012-PHOTOS---New-inner-construction-walls-indicate-what-will-be-open-to-guests-later-this-month.htm

Thank you! I can't wait to see how it all turns out next week. I wonder when the other half of Dumbo will actually be ready.

 

[Berlioz70]

Awesome - just updated the first post!

 

[lsulindy]

Looks like March 31 for Dumbo re-opening now.

http://blog.touringplans.com/2012/03/06/dumbo-the-flying-elephant-closure-extended-to-march-31st/

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...o-re-opening-date-pushed-back-to-March-31.htm

 

[joannalh]

Aww, I'm disappointed, as we'll be there next week, but not surprised. Oh well, lots of other fun to be had!

 

[kristie73]

Looks like March 31 for Dumbo re-opening now.

http://blog.touringplans.com/2012/03/06/dumbo-the-flying-elephant-closure-extended-to-march-31st/

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...o-re-opening-date-pushed-back-to-March-31.htm

Ah man! I hope that changes. I'll be there March 21-26. When do they update the closures on the official WDW site?

 

[BoltzNBrew]

That stinks. I am more disappointed Goofini isnt opening. 4 parks and not a single rollercoaster my 43 3/4" DS5 can ride.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Disney said half of the circus will be open by late March. Let me say that again. Disney said half of the circus will be open by LATE MARCH. Disney isn't keeping there promise!

 

[siwash23]

???

The Touring Plans links above say the Disney Resorts updated their refurbishment calendars to show March 31st. However, this is not the case with the online operational updates on the WDW official calender page. Both the daily schedule for the Magic Kinddom and the weekly schedule for all the parks still show March 12th. Is there another official refurbishment calender posted somewhere?