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

[DanBoris]

Because the fence was intended to prevent access for *everyone* whereas, with no fence, the train would only have been accessible to those without mobility issues. I see where they're going with their thinking, but I'm still not sure I understand why there would be major ADA complaints about it. Children (or adults, for that matter) who have mobility issues can still play in the area and enjoy the major intended feature--the "splash and soak" part. But in any case, I agree with WDW Magic that the best solution is to remove the steps leading to the engine and block the doorway into the engine.

This makes sense if they have no plans to let anyone in there. Someone over at WDW Magic had posted saying that a CM said that it would be open at certain times with a CM present to supervise. I normally don't put to much stock in CM rumors, but the whole front of the fence is a gate which lends credence to that report.

 

[twinklebug]

I can see a few kids loosing their teeth on that metal fence in the near future. I'd rather see it go and add in a mobility-friendly feature than see anyone get hurt. (either that or coat the fence of a softer material)

Can anyone explain how we all managed to survive the 60s, 70s and 80s without all the precautions designed to protect us? Must have been luck...

 

[GenevieveRaqs]

This makes sense if they have no plans to let anyone in there. Someone over at WDW Magic had posted saying that a CM said that it would be open at certain times with a CM present to supervise. I normally don't put to much stock in CM rumors, but the whole front of the fence is a gate which lends credence to that report.

Ah, interesting. I didn't see that part. I have no explanation then!

 

[MouseEarsForAll]

I can see a few kids loosing their teeth on that metal fence in the near future. I'd rather see it go and add in a mobility-friendly feature than see anyone get hurt. (either that or coat the fence of a softer material)

Can anyone explain how we all managed to survive the 60s, 70s and 80s without all the precautions designed to protect us? Must have been luck...

We survived because people didn't act as crazy as they do now... Therefore less precautions. Oy.

 

[chartle]

I can see a few kids loosing their teeth on that metal fence in the near future. I'd rather see it go and add in a mobility-friendly feature than see anyone get hurt. (either that or coat the fence of a softer material)

Can anyone explain how we all managed to survive the 60s, 70s and 80s without all the precautions designed to protect us? Must have been luck...

Got hurt just as much but less people hoping to hit the lottery if junior scrapes a knee.

 

[Minnie Mommy Mouse]

I guess water and climbing don't mix.

Just from a kids with disabilities point of view, the fence might be in place to curb elopement/running issues. I have two kids with autism & escape behavior/bolting is a huge concern for parents with kiddies on the spectrum (especially when they are younger). WDW is super wonderful about accommodating special needs, so perhaps that is one of the reasons for the fence. Just my 2 cents.

We cannot WAIT to see the expansion come thanksgiving we will be celebrating out 20th wedding anniversary with kids this November 21st. Aidan is particular excited about the storybook circus, and I am so excited to see the holiday decorations for my 2nd time. Last time was 2005.

 

[Berlioz70]

New DPB entires:

‘Doubled’ Dumbo the Flying Elephant Lifts off for a Test Flight, June 20, 2012

All in the Details: Building a Grotto Under the Sea in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, June 19, 2012

 

[NandK]

This may or may not be the place to ask this question so sorry in advance if I am in the wrong spot or I am repeating. When will Disney open up the reservations for Be Our Guest Restaurant if it opens at the end of this year? Anyone have any insight or a good guess-tamation?

We are visiting the World in Feb. 2013 and our ADR window opens in August. Any chance that we will be able to book it then or should we consider saving 1 table service credit (hopefully it won't be two ts credits) and using it when the restaurant becomes available?

 

[mom2rtk]

This may or may not be the place to ask this question so sorry in advance if I am in the wrong spot or I am repeating. When will Disney open up the reservations for Be Our Guest Restaurant if it opens at the end of this year? Anyone have any insight or a good guess-tamation?

We are visiting the World in Feb. 2013 and our ADR window opens in August. Any chance that we will be able to book it then or should we consider saving 1 table service credit (hopefully it won't be two ts credits) and using it when the restaurant becomes available?

Probably later rather than sooner.

With the last TS restaurants, they didn't open ADRs until the restaurants were actually in soft opening.

 

[NandK]

Probably later rather than sooner.

With the last TS restaurants, they didn't open ADRs until the restaurants were actually in soft opening.

Thanks for the info. I imagine when it does open there will be a flood of ADRs. I think we will use all of our ts credits to book our favorites and when it opens up we will try to book it and drop another.

 

[chartle]

Probably later rather than sooner.

With the last TS restaurants, they didn't open ADRs until the restaurants were actually in soft opening.

Yes the last thing they want to do is book a bunch of future ADR's, have a soft opening and realize that there is some issue that will delay full opening.

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks for the info. I imagine when it does open there will be a flood of ADRs. I think we will use all of our ts credits to book our favorites and when it opens up we will try to book it and drop another.

I think there is hope for people looking for other ADRs as well, since many folks will be dropping other ADRs when they get their BoG ADRs.

However, I do see them doing everything possible to get that area open as early as possible. This isn't just like opening another Dumbo. The sooner they can get the doors of that restaurant open, the sooner they can start raking in all that extra money.

 

[Berlioz70]

Beautiful photos of the Construction and new Storybook Circus areas:

New Fantasyland Expansion Construction Update!!

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Thanks for the update!

 

[Berlioz70]

Great review of the indoor Dumbo queue, courtesy of the DIS:

Disney tests new Dumbo interactive Big Top Queue

 

[disneyphilip]

In an interview with Imagineer Scott Mallwitz he said that Pete's would feature the VIP characters. He specifically mentions The Great Donaldo.

I don't think you read my post correctly.

What I also mean is that the whole "Great Donaldo" thing and whatnot were just blue-sky ideas.

 

[Berlioz70]

Some photos of the dual dumbos both in operation!

Fantasyland Update: New Tower Appears (PART 2)

I've updated the timeline on the first post to indicate the new spinner is open!

 

[prfctlyximprfct]

Poor Dumbos scraping the concrete! I hope they fix this soon!

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Be our Guest menu gets revealed tomorrow!!!!!

 

[LUVMICKEY]

Be our Guest menu gets revealed tomorrow!!!!!

Sounds great