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

[HoneyBeeM]

They announce new bits about the expansion every tuesday

You're right, of course. I will say...with this Thursday post, coupled with the new hints on the AP website, that I am hoping we might be getting something a bit more substantial this coming Tuesday.

A girl can dream...

 

[KSBelle77]

You're right, of course. I will say...with this Thursday post, coupled with the new hints on the AP website, that I am hoping we might be getting something a bit more substantial this coming Tuesday.

A girl can dream...

I'm dreaming with you!! I think it may even be the week after next. They may release gaston's menu next week

 

[mjallemand]

Just don't get your hopes up TOO much, just in case.

Been reading alot of Disney stuff lately (obviously) and soft openings can happen anywhere up to around 2 months prior to the dedication date it seems, so maybe at least we'll get an early opening of the TLM attraction before the whole area is open for business.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Here's the picture! I can't wait to see the rest of it!

I love the statue! Hopefully Tuesday can reveal the menu.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Just don't get your hopes up TOO much, just in case.

I doubt they would show us some more Be our Guest (we need a break from that news), but I think they could reveal the menu, show Bonjour!, or Ariel's Grotto.

 

[Disco]

Just don't get your hopes up TOO much, just in case.

Been reading alot of Disney stuff lately (obviously) and soft openings can happen anywhere up to around 2 months prior to the dedication date it seems, so maybe at least we'll get an early opening of the TLM attraction before the whole area is open for business.

Wooohoooo!!!!
That means soft openings in September! That is so awesome that we can experience it in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving!
I can't believe it, that is so great...
(How's that for not getting my hopes up too much?)

But seriously, you’re probably right. It'll probably be just like Circus land. They'll open up parts of it as they become ready. I don’t think they even announced it when they opened Circus land. One day people were just surprised when the train stopped at the new train station and let them off. It was a “soft” opening but it wasn’t like they ever stopped letting people come into it.

 

[MSUmom]

Not that I am anyway knowledgeable but I think an official opening would be before Thanksgiving week or after Thanksgiving week. I am thinking the soft opening before Thanksgiving when it is "slower" giving the staff practice time before the crowds.

 

[HoneyBeeM]

A complete Be Our Guest menu would be a really nice surprise, short of the actual opening dates. The teaser photos are killing me, though!

I wonder what a soft opening for the expansion would be like? Would it even be worth it to attend - would you still be getting the same experience? I kind of want to wait and get to take it all in at once -sights, sounds, scenes, etc.

My sis is leaving to start the DPC in a month, so she's definitely hoping to be one of the lucky CMs to see it first!

 

[Berlioz70]

New Video, the castle wall looks more finished everyday:

Fantasyland Expansion Construction Update - 08/03/12

New photos as well:

PHOTOS - Latest Fantasyland construction site update, Aug 3, 2012

 

[PoohsFan1]

Thanks Berlioz70 for the updates....we will be there in a few weeks and I can't wait to see the progression of the Construction. I am loving that the walls are near completed...the turrets look gorgeous, even if they still have scaffolding around them still .

 

[hollygolitely93]

Very exciting.

1. What is confirmed. CM preview late November or ending 11/28? How specific has that date confirmed?
   
2. 12/1 is a speculated opening date?
   
3. I am interested as I travel 11/28-12/4... With MK days on 11/28 (MVMCP); 11/29; and 12/3. Sounds as if I would be best planning NFL on 12/3.
   
4. How would NFL affect crowds that week. MK is rated a 1.3 on the day we chose to visit (Tuesday)...would an offical opening bring out many locals on a Tuesday morning?
   
5. Finally...soft openings have any rhyme or reason to them? Tend to be morning? etc.?

 

[crazycatlady]

Is there enough room between the new castle walls and the FE that they can remove the construction walls around the castle walls if they are done before they are ready to open the FLE? We will be at DW in late Oct. through very early November and I would love to at least see the castle walls uncovered.

 

[shalom]

New Video, the castle wall looks more finished everyday:

Thanks, Berloiz, for all you do.

I was pretty cool about the whole thing because we're going in May, now it looks like we're going in January, and I'm all, "Get it done, get it done!"

I was all wound up about the Wall of Blue and various construction stuff back in 2010, and when we got there, I didn't even notice what most worried me. So I know the construction won't be a big thing once I get there, but I'm still biting my nails, here.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I'm happy to see the lift hill enclosed. I'm confused as to how it's going to work. Will the ride be inside or on top of what they're enclosing?

 

[twinklebug]

I'm happy to see the lift hill enclosed. I'm confused as to how it's going to work. Will the ride be inside or on top of what they're enclosing?

Inside, remember it's a mine train There are areas of the ride that will go outside though. What threw me off was the area enclosed is so narrow, but it makes sense when remembering they need to AC the ride and want to keep the AC spaces as small as possible. It will be interesting to see the hillside and exit shop built over, around and next to the track.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I think the narrowness threw me off too, along with knowing some of it will be outside. Thanks.

 

[NokOnHarts]

I'm getting seriously bummed if it's looking like it won't be open to the general public by late November. We go right after Thanksgiving until Dec. 1st. What do previews mean for the general public? Obviously we're not invited in but does it make the park more crowded, should we expect early closures of the entire park during previews?

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm getting seriously bummed if it's looking like it won't be open to the general public by late November. We go right after Thanksgiving until Dec. 1st. What do previews mean for the general public? Obviously we're not invited in but does it make the park more crowded, should we expect early closures of the entire park during previews?

I don't expect there will be any park-wide capacity issues during the FLE preview. They aren't likely to do the previews on Thanksgiving weekend, and that's the only time of the month where the parks are really busy.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Quick question: When will AP sign ups begin?

 

[mesaboy2]

Quick question: When will AP sign ups begin?

Not been announced.