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

[mkleinbe]

This link has the costumes for New Fantasyland
http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/9669

The costumes always seem to have so much more appeal in the drawings than on the "real" bodies.

There are some really nice ones there. Can't wait to see them all next April!

 

[KSBelle77]

Who is ready for the fantasyland update on disney's blog??

 

[Berlioz70]

Who is ready for the fantasyland update on disney's blog??

Perfect timing!!

New blog was posted this morning:
All in the Details: Finding the Enchanted Rose at Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park, July 24, 2012

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

Perfect timing!!

New blog was posted this morning:
All in the Details: Finding the Enchanted Rose at Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park, July 24, 2012

~OMG. This is so beautiful!!! Thanks for the update and this fabulous thread!!!

 

[Berlioz70]

WDWMagic also posted some news about the interior of the merch tent:

New Fantasyland's 'Big Top Souvenirs' to feature on-stage kitchen, July 24, 2012

 

[mom2rtk]

They sure like to tease us with tiny details, don't they!

 

[chartle]

They sure like to tease us with tiny details, don't they!

and its working isn't it.

 

[mom2rtk]

and its working isn't it.

Yep! And I'm all good with it. I love the anticipation of some new enchanting things to see!

 

[potc]

I'm trying to plan out how much time we are going to spend at MK this trip. Do you guys have any guesses on how much time you think should be spent in the new Fantasyland area? Or the best time of day to visit?

We are visiting on Sun 11/11 & Wed 11/14.

 

[KSBelle77]

I'm trying to plan out how much time we are going to spend at MK this trip. Do you guys have any guesses on how much time you think should be spent in the new Fantasyland area? Or the best time of day to visit?

We are visiting on Sun 11/11 & Wed 11/14.

We are doing the 11th cause they have EMHs until midnight.

 

[cmaee]

I moved my trip dates from Oct. 20-27 to Dec. 9-16 so we would have a better chance of seeing the new Fantasyland. I guess I didn't think about a soft opening of the area before the holidays. Would the Oct. dates still be cutting it close to see the new Fantasyland? I would rather go in Oct, but really don't want to miss it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I moved my trip dates from Oct. 20-27 to Dec. 9-16 so we would have a better chance of seeing the new Fantasyland. I guess I didn't think about a soft opening of the area before the holidays. Would the Oct. dates still be cutting it close to see the new Fantasyland? I would rather go in Oct, but really don't want to miss it.

By "new Fantasyland" I assume you mean the BOG Restaurant and Little Mermaid ride (and associated buildings) as Dumbo is already open and mine train isn't until next year

As far as those attractions the timeframe being mentioned is "Holidays 2012" which I understand Disney considers starting at Thanksgiving. So I think October is probably too early for even soft openings. I mean, you never know, but I think odds are you are much better off waiting until December if this is really important to you

 

[CentralFloridian99]

The blog promised us a look at Gaston's Tavern and it's specialty drinks. So, uh, when will it be announced? Im eager to learn more

 

[Arynrm1]

I'm going Nov 3-10 and I hope something is open for me!!! I really want Be our guest and Gastons.

I think I have an ok chance of getting something


Thanks for all the updates! I got really excited over "specialty drinks" Until I remembered, no alcohol in Magic Kingdom.

 

[rachel09985]

The blog promised us a look at Gaston's Tavern and it's specialty drinks. So, uh, when will it be announced? Im eager to learn more

I am really really hoping it is similar to butterbeer. That stuff is so good.

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm trying to plan out how much time we are going to spend at MK this trip. Do you guys have any guesses on how much time you think should be spent in the new Fantasyland area? Or the best time of day to visit?

We are visiting on Sun 11/11 & Wed 11/14.

Which one, the already-open Storybook Circus or the Belle/Ariel area? If you're asking about Belle/Ariel, there's no guarantee it'll be open by your dates and even if so you can't plan for what you don't know. If it were to open by your dates, standard advice is probably best--go very early in the day or very late.

 

[arbolita]

Originally Posted by potc
I'm trying to plan out how much time we are going to spend at MK this trip. Do you guys have any guesses on how much time you think should be spent in the new Fantasyland area? Or the best time of day to visit?

We are visiting on Sun 11/11 & Wed 11/14.

Which one, the already-open Storybook Circus or the Belle/Ariel area? If you're asking about Belle/Ariel, there's no guarantee it'll be open by your dates and even if so you can't plan for what you don't know. If it were to open by your dates, standard advice is probably best--go very early in the day or very late.

I agree with the above - I think you probably have a good chance of being there while they do a soft opening, but if that's the case it will probably only be open for a few hours at a time when fewer people are in the parks, so definitely try to arrive early those days, or stay a little late.

 

[KSBelle77]

Ok I might be going on a little pixie dust here but bear with me. I know we at all waiting for fantasyland to open so I started to dig. On Disney website they list the holiday events. Mickey's very merry Christmas party, holidays around the world-candlelight processional, Osborne light and mickey's jingle jungle parade. With the exception of holidays around the world, all the events start Nov. 9th. Does this change anyone's speculation on when new fantasyland will open?

 

[Berlioz70]

My guess has been soft openings at end of Oct/early Nov, with officially opening mid/late Nov.... that's in line with your dates above.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

I was just watching the new video on WDW Holiday merchandise, and they said they won't unveil Fantasyland until 2013. Is he talking about Christmas decorations or in general?