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

[nyz2004]

Nov 19 preview is for general public. Fortunately, I leave on that afternoon.

 

[hollygolitely93]

Exciting news!

We are there 11/29-12/4 so clearly we will be interested in exactly what they mean by previews and BOG dates...

Any official date is better than the unknown and I can not fathom why 11/19 would be announced if it isn't the soft opening

 

[Berlioz70]

New FLE video - this is the video that was posted internally for Cast Members. It has some great shots of lumiere, the magic mirror, and inside Beast's castle:

Preview of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom - Behind the Walls and Inside!

 

[alicia080979]

New FLE video - this is the video that was posted internally for Cast Members. It has some great shots of lumiere, the magic mirror, and inside Beast's castle:

Preview of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom - Behind the Walls and Inside!

I'm such a goob...seeing that made me get teary eyed! I am so excited to see everything. I loved seeing them using a tiny paintbrush on a big wall, those are the little details that make Disney what they are!

I am so excited for our November trip now, I am believing that it will be open for us to see sometime between 11/24-12/1!!

 

[pilferk]

I'm pretty excited. Looks like the official opening day will be Dec 6th (with "previews" starting on the 19th).

We'll be in MK on the 7th. We actually ARRIVE at WDW on the 6th (after a day a night at the Hard Rock on the 5th, and a day at IOA on the 6th)..but won't be trying to attend what is sure to be a pretty interesting opening.

It sounds, and looks, like everything is coming along REALLY well.

 

[Eliza'sMom]

Has anyone seen this response about previews from Jennifer on the Disney Parks blog today? It's in response to people asking if they'll be able to see the area during their late November/first week of December trips.

"A preview period gives park guests a chance to experience the new area/attractions prior to the grand opening. During a preview period, attractions and experiences may have limited operating hours."

Sounds to me like she means preview as in "soft opening," not AP/CM previews.

 

[N&B'smom]

It's on the Disney Parks Blog: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/08/new-fantasyland-grand-opening-set-for-december-6-at-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/#comments

Thanks, I didn't see that before!

Has anyone seen this response about previews from Jennifer on the Disney Parks blog today? It's in response to people asking if they'll be able to see the area during their late November/first week of December trips.

"A preview period gives park guests a chance to experience the new area/attractions prior to the grand opening. During a preview period, attractions and experiences may have limited operating hours."

Sounds to me like she means preview as in "soft opening," not AP/CM previews.

I hope that's true!

 

[mistydoodles]

I asked the following question to Disney directly:

are the previews open to all guest or is it only for annual passholders?

and this is the response:

August 8, 2012 Melissa - The previews begin on Nov. 19 for all Guests! Annual Passholders may have an opportunity to attend previews prior to that date, though we don't have any details on that just yet.

SO EXCITED!!! We will be there from Nov 15th-23rd and I was worried that it meant we were not going to get to see the New Fantasyland. So happy!!!!

 

[ekatiel]

I asked the following question to Disney directly:

are the previews open to all guest or is it only for annual passholders?

and this is the response:

August 8, 2012 Melissa - The previews begin on Nov. 19 for all Guests! Annual Passholders may have an opportunity to attend previews prior to that date, though we don't have any details on that just yet.

SO EXCITED!!! We will be there from Nov 15th-23rd and I was worried that it meant we were not going to get to see the New Fantasyland. So happy!!!!

This makes my day!!!!! We'll be there from 11/15 to 11/26, so there's a good chance we'll catch it open on one of our four MK days!!!! I'm SO happy about this news --Katie

 

[mistydoodles]

This makes my day!!!!! We'll be there from 11/15 to 11/26, so there's a good chance we'll catch it open on one of our four MK days!!!! I'm SO happy about this news --Katie

Me too!!! I was jumping up and down and screaming happily when I read the response to my question. I am so happy we will be able to see it during our trip.

 

[ses1230]

New FLE video - this is the video that was posted internally for Cast Members. It has some great shots of lumiere, the magic mirror, and inside Beast's castle:

Preview of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom - Behind the Walls and Inside!

It looks amazing! I would like to add a day or two onto my trip just for new FL!

 

[Royal Consort]

I asked the following question to Disney directly:

are the previews open to all guest or is it only for annual passholders?

and this is the response:

August 8, 2012 Melissa - The previews begin on Nov. 19 for all Guests! Annual Passholders may have an opportunity to attend previews prior to that date, though we don't have any details on that just yet.

SO EXCITED!!! We will be there from Nov 15th-23rd and I was worried that it meant we were not going to get to see the New Fantasyland. So happy!!!!

This wasn't a phone CM right?

I hope this is the case. We'll be very happy lil international travellers.

 

[ekatiel]

Has anyone seen this response about previews from Jennifer on the Disney Parks blog today? It's in response to people asking if they'll be able to see the area during their late November/first week of December trips.

"A preview period gives park guests a chance to experience the new area/attractions prior to the grand opening. During a preview period, attractions and experiences may have limited operating hours."

Sounds to me like she means preview as in "soft opening," not AP/CM previews.

This wasn't a phone CM right?

I hope this is the case. We'll be very happy lil international travellers.

The quote at the top of this post is from the Disney Parks blog. It's REAL news, not Disney Bus Driver news . Let the celebration begin !! --Katie

 

[ajordan79]

I feel better after reading Jennifer's responses on the blog. She also said that dining reservations would open in late August for those dining after November 19th! Yay!

 

[Twincess]

So, if the "preview" starts Nov 19th, does anyone know if that means those ugly construction walls will be up till then?

I leave for my trip Oct 31st and come back Nov 6th, SO CLOSE to the grand opening, gonna miss it, boo
But I was kinda hoping that atleast by then some of those walls will be down and we'll get to see it.

 

[N&B'smom]

I emailed DVC and asked if there would be any special previews for DVC owners, here's the response also making it sound like it will be open to anyone as of 11/19!



Previews for select Guest audiences including Annual Passholders and
Disney Vacation Club members will take place well before the grand
opening, with general Guest previews starting November 19, 2012.
Although exact dates have not yet been announced, we invite you to visit
DVCMember.com or DISNEYWORLD.com for future updates.

 

[exwdwcm]

I emailed DVC and asked if there would be any special previews for DVC owners, here's the response also making it sound like it will be open to anyone as of 11/19!



Previews for select Guest audiences including Annual Passholders and
Disney Vacation Club members will take place well before the grand
opening, with general Guest previews starting November 19, 2012.
Although exact dates have not yet been announced, we invite you to visit
DVCMember.com or DISNEYWORLD.com for future updates.

excited about this one. although not AP, i am DVC. but I honestly believe soft openings will occur in early/mid November before the Nov 19th published date. I just think those earlier soft openings will be the typical soft opening, not published/advertised.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

New FLE video - this is the video that was posted internally for Cast Members. It has some great shots of lumiere, the magic mirror, and inside Beast's castle:

Preview of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom - Behind the Walls and Inside!

great video and the enchanted tales with Belle looks really impressive with the door way and multiple animatronics, etc.

also, that looks like a huge hole for the Mine Train - make me think it is going to look like a pretty impressive "Disney mountain" once it is done

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Just to clarify, when they say previews start Nov. 19th, does that mean for the general public or only passholders? I am just curious because I will be in MK on Dec. 5th and the grand opening is on the 6th and my DD really wants to do the new Little mermaid ride.

 

[mistydoodles]

This wasn't a phone CM right?

I hope this is the case. We'll be very happy lil international travellers.

no it wasn't. and it wasn't a bus driver either.