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

[DisneyShamrock]

I hate to burst everyones balloon, but I think that is a photoshopped pic, Damouse just posted a new update and timothy is not there, infact that whole sign is not there.

Shame shame WDWNT!!!!, mind you I have read a few posts both there and WDWMagic forums, and let me just say, they lack the Disney Spirit that we have here at the disboards, very negative places!!!

Here is the link for Damouse

http://damouse.com/2012/06/01/new-fantasyland-construction-update-a-closer-look-at-the-casey-jr-splash-n-soak-station/

Their photos might not be as new as the post. There was a note on one site that the photo of the new marquee sign was borrowed because they were not there before it went up.

Has anyone actually been in the park to see for sure?

 

[jkpmac]

I might have been wrong, allears.net has some pictures posted too, which shows it as a sign infront of the big tent. Here is the link. (I still think that the other boards have a lot of negativity though)

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

 

[Aunt Michelle]

I might have been wrong, allears.net has some pictures posted too, which shows it as a sign infront of the big tent. Here is the link. (I still think that the other boards have a lot of negativity though)

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

You "might have" been wrong? You accused a respectable Disney website/blog of Photoshopping. Whether or not there is negativity on other sites has no bearing on the accuracy of their reporting.

 

[jkpmac]

You "might have" been wrong? You accused a respectable Disney website/blog of Photoshopping. Whether or not there is negativity on other sites has no bearing on the accuracy of their reporting.

No, I postulated that the picture that was originally posted via twitter may have been a photoshopped one, because the latest damouse update didn't show it. Then I recanted and said I may have been wrong, OK I should have said I WAS WRONG, because 2 days later I found a post on allears net that had more pics of the new sign.

My negativety comment mostly refered to the fact that at Disboards, well atleast the posts I follow, you very rarelly see people saying anything negative about the expansion as compared to the range of comments I have seen on a couple of others. That is not the fault of those boards, most of us live in free countries where you can express you opinion. All I meant was there was a lot of negative compared to this thread. That right to free speech could also lend someone to a practical joke of posting a fake picture as well, again not a fault of any Board. You have to admit that in the twitter link it looked like it was almost pasted ontop of the Marquee that was already on the entrance to building. It was the allears post that showed it in better perspective as a seperate sign.

I should say I am sorry with regard to the original post, I should not have referred to WDWNT but to the specific poster who put it up on that board. I will change this. Again Sorry to WDWNT. I am not sorry for my comment on the negativity of some posts on other boards, because they are quite negative or whinny.

 

[jkpmac]

I found these, thought I would share (if thats ok)

http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.ca/2012/06/first-look-at-dumbos-new-indoor-queue.html#more

 

[JavArmy]

I found these, thought I would share (if thats ok)

http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.ca/2012/06/first-look-at-dumbos-new-indoor-queue.html#more

Thanks for sharing!! That's pretty cool that we shouldn't have to wait in line. It looks like it will be a good chance for some cute photos and maybe a little down time for parents?? I'm very excited to see how it all turns out!

 

[SRUAlmn]

I know it's only two pictures, but it looks like the area will be more of a "playground" type area. It states that it's an interactive area for all ages, but for those of us without kids, it looks like it might still be standing around waiting, just not in a "line." Maybe there's more to it that we haven't seen yet? I know people will when I say this, but I hope there will be a gift shop or a snack stand or something for older kids and adults to do while we wait Thanks for sharing the link!

 

[CentralFloridian99]

I know it's only two pictures, but it looks like the area will be more of a "playground" type area. It states that it's an interactive area for all ages, but for those of us without kids, it looks like it might still be standing around waiting, just not in a "line." Maybe there's more to it that we haven't seen yet? I know people will when I say this, but I hope there will be a gift shop or a snack stand or something for older kids and adults to do while we wait Thanks for sharing the link!

Same here. I like the concept of waiting to be called.

 

[chartle]

Thanks for sharing!! That's pretty cool that we shouldn't have to wait in line. It looks like it will be a good chance for some cute photos and maybe a little down time for parents?? I'm very excited to see how it all turns out!

OK odd question, how long do you normally wait for Dumbo, like whats the worse case situation in the summer months.

The reason I ask is that when this is all up and running its going to be half of what ever it is now and is this needed or is it going to be like the main queue area of Dinosaur with all the fossils that you mostly just zip by because the line moves quickly.

 

[PhoenixStrength]

OK odd question, how long do you normally wait for Dumbo, like whats the worse case situation in the summer months.

The reason I ask is that when this is all up and running its going to be half of what ever it is now and is this needed or is it going to be like the main queue area of Dinosaur with all the fossils that you mostly just zip by because the line moves quickly.

During the summer the wait can easily be 90 minutes during the day. Heck, I was there on a very slow day in November 2010 (walking on most rides with no wait) and Dumbo had a 50 minute wait then. So it will be very helpful!!!

 

[JavArmy]

I know it's only two pictures, but it looks like the area will be more of a "playground" type area. It states that it's an interactive area for all ages, but for those of us without kids, it looks like it might still be standing around waiting, just not in a "line." Maybe there's more to it that we haven't seen yet? I know people will when I say this, but I hope there will be a gift shop or a snack stand or something for older kids and adults to do while we wait Thanks for sharing the link!

I can never get enough gift shops, haha!!

 

[SRUAlmn]

I can never get enough gift shops, haha!!

I know! That's how we are too! Some people complain, but we love them

 

[TheMaxRebo]

OK odd question, how long do you normally wait for Dumbo, like whats the worse case situation in the summer months.

The reason I ask is that when this is all up and running its going to be half of what ever it is now and is this needed or is it going to be like the main queue area of Dinosaur with all the fossils that you mostly just zip by because the line moves quickly.

During the summer the wait can easily be 90 minutes during the day. Heck, I was there on a very slow day in November 2010 (walking on most rides with no wait) and Dumbo had a 50 minute wait then. So it will be very helpful!!!

It's kind of an unknown how the wait will be for the new/revised Dumbo

Obviosuly there will be lots of interest when the new queue and second spinner is open BUT part of the attraction of the original ride is the view it gave you being right in the heart of fantasy land and right by the castle etc. . ... a view that now does not exist - so will it have the same draw (and thus the same wait times) in it's new location for the long term?

 

[chartle]

It's kind of an unknown how the wait will be for the new/revised Dumbo

Obviosuly there will be lots of interest when the new queue and second spinner is open BUT part of the attraction of the original ride is the view it gave you being right in the heart of fantasy land and right by the castle etc. . ... a view that now does not exist - so will it have the same draw (and thus the same wait times) in it's new location for the long term?

I just realized a major touring issue with this new queue.

No Chuck Bubba relay.

from http://www.kingdommagictravel.com/disneyworld/touring_guides/magic_kingdom/mk_6_younger.htm

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Disney Note: Perform the “Chuck Bubba Relay” as described in Bob Sehlinger’s book “The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World”.
One parent will wait in line with bubba. The other parent allows a certain number of people to get in front of them (24 in the case of Dumbo) and then gets in line. When Bubba finishes his ride he and parent number one will exit and little Bubba is then passed to the other parent. Bubba can then enjoy two Dumbo’s for the price of one wait

 

[hollygolitely93]

The Dumbo wait looks adorable but I am a bit skeptical...one that I will either lose my kid in the masses or he and she will not want to leave the playground. It seems more stressful for me but great for the kids!

I have noticed the wait times for Dumbo are dramatically down on lines than typical...once the second one opens I really am not sure this will have more than a 20 minute wait peak times. Still 20 minutes is 20 minutes.

A combination of it not being first ride you see when you come through the castle, lost view, and not being in hub with all the rides...I think demand will go down a bit.

 

[Berlioz70]

I found these, thought I would share (if thats ok)

http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.ca/2012/06/first-look-at-dumbos-new-indoor-queue.html#more

Great photos!

I added these three new links to the first post:

All in the Details: The View from Belle’s Village in Magic Kingdom Park, June 5, 2012

Sneak Peek: Kids Will Star in the Show at the Big Top Tent at Dumbo The Flying Elephant, June 4, 2012

All in the Details: Introducing Prince Eric’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Park, May 29, 2012

 

[DCTooTall]

The Dumbo wait looks adorable but I am a bit skeptical...one that I will either lose my kid in the masses or he and she will not want to leave the playground. It seems more stressful for me but great for the kids!

I have noticed the wait times for Dumbo are dramatically down on lines than typical...once the second one opens I really am not sure this will have more than a 20 minute wait peak times. Still 20 minutes is 20 minutes.

A combination of it not being first ride you see when you come through the castle, lost view, and not being in hub with all the rides...I think demand will go down a bit.

It might.....

But there is also the chance that the fact that Dumbo is a classic, and the area won't be as "hidden" as it is now once all the construction is done.... Plus maybe some views of Snow White, Beast, and Little Mermaid that the ride will provide, Will help make up for it's no longer being directly behind the castle.

 

[BebopBaloo]

The queue is adorable! I do agree w/ other posters that have thought it might be hard to get kids to stop playing on the playground when it's time to board the ride. I love that it's indoors and I think the right intention was in place....guess we'll see how it all plays out.

 

[micandminforever]

Just posted on Inside the Magic:

http://www.**************.net/2012/...ces-long-lines-with-pagers-interactive-games/

I loved the video.

 

[PoohsFan1]

Great video...everything looks really cute and I love the idea of it, but like others I am a bit skeptical. My kids are a bit older so when it is time to board, they won't be melting down because they have to leave the play area, but I really feel for those parents that have very young children who will not want to leave the play area to go ride Dumbo...but then again, they may because it IS Dumbo . Can't wait to hear the reports on how it is all working out. We will be there the end of Aug/beginning of Sept.