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

[Reddog1134]

What I find MOST telling about those overhead pictures though...

If you look, there are constructions walls in place between the Castle Walls and the entrance area of Belle's M&G. Since this is back inside the existing construction walls, and include a gate blocking off access to the BoG entrance and beyond, it would seem to indicated that the Belle M&G may start to see openings in the not-too-distant future, long before the rest of the previews start.

I was thinking the same thing.

Those walls are not typically found "inside" the construction areas and it seems really early to have them up for November previews.

ETA: Unless that area is being accessed by CM's during training.

 

[EEs*Mommy]

Officially Confirmed:

Pete's Silly Sideshow will be home to:
The Great Goofini
The Astounding Donaldo
Minnie Magnifique
Madame Daisy Fortuna

All in the Details: Meet the Gang at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, Aug 7, 2012

So does this mean she will only appear in this costume now ? I guess no one has any idea of when this is going to happen do they?

 

[Reddog1134]

So does this mean she will only appear in this costume now ? I guess no one has any idea of when this is going to happen do they?

Most likely, but you can still see her in her traditional outfit at Epcot.

Nothing official but WDWMagic is saying it will be open by 12/6.

 

[DCTooTall]

I was thinking the same thing.

Those walls are not typically found "inside" the construction areas and it seems really early to have them up for November previews.

ETA: Unless that area is being accessed by CM's during training.

I COULD logically see them putting the walls up on the Mine Train side of the walkways in prep for November. That lower half it pretty much done, and they wouldn't be getting in the way with the current construction activity. Put the walls in now while you are working that way and you don't have to worry about them later.

the Telling bit to me is the gate at the end of that wall stretch. If it was for the Previews in November, why bother putting the gate there when the entire area will be opening for previews?

 

[DanBoris]

I was thinking the same thing.

Those walls are not typically found "inside" the construction areas and it seems really early to have them up for November previews.

ETA: Unless that area is being accessed by CM's during training.

This is what I was thinking. They may have put up the walls because they are getting a lot more press, executives, and/or CMs going into the area for various reasons.

 

[jenlov]

Does anyone have a different link to the video posted to youtube? The one posted was removed from youtube.

 

[Berlioz70]

It's also here... but it's actually a Disney Video that WDW NewsToday slapped their logo on, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's pulled soon as well!

 

[acamusic]

ETA: Unless that area is being accessed by CM's during training.[/QUOTE]

Won't most cast members enter from the street side? Also, why would they begin training now for a Nov. opening, or even an October opening? It can't take months to train for this--most likely a few days or a week. Seems like this thing is ready to go. Be ready for a September 1st shocker: Enchanted Tales with Belle soft opens.

 

[jenlov]

Thank you!!! so cool!

 

[katytrott]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...azing-aerial-views-of-the-new-Fantasyland.htm

What is that brown tree branch looking thing in photo 5?

I was intreagued by photo no. 6 - there's a few extra entrances/exits in the brickwork round BOG (as well as the main entrance) and was wondering/hoping there might be extra stuff round that area. It reminds me of the caves and brickwork round Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris where there are caves/walkways to explore (bit like Tom Sawyer Island). Probably just other exits for the restaurant but they may be designed like caves!

 

[bjakmom]

I can't wait until the water comes in!! Then I'll know they're ready.

 

[HsvScrapGirl]

I just saw on AllEars this morning that soft openings for the Fantasyland Expansion are expected to begin November 19th with the grand opening on December 6th. Of course this is minus the Princess Fairytale Hall (2013) and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (2014).

 

[pilferk]

What I find MOST telling about those overhead pictures though...

If you look, there are constructions walls in place between the Castle Walls and the entrance area of Belle's M&G. Since this is back inside the existing construction walls, and include a gate blocking off access to the BoG entrance and beyond, it would seem to indicated that the Belle M&G may start to see openings in the not-too-distant future, long before the rest of the previews start.

You also, typically, don't put in that kind of detailed, final, landscaping until you are 100% done in the area. Too much of a chance of it getting damaged. I'm also not sure why they'd put it in 3 months prior to actual opening, either. Seems like a waste of water and resources to care for "final" landscaping in an area that's not going to see guests for quite awhile.

On the more pessamistic side, that could also be your answer: The additional walls are up to let the landscaping crew/caretakers in, but keep them out of the construction (hard hat) zones.

 

[BuzzandWoodyMom]

I just saw on AllEars this morning that soft openings for the Fantasyland Expansion are expected to begin November 19th with the grand opening on December 6th. Of course this is minus the Princess Fairytale Hall (2013) and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (2014).

This has been heavily /discussed/debated the last 3 days on a number of threads.

 

[MSUmom]

I was looking at the latest aerial views on WDW Magic. Where is the princess meet and greet going to be. Does anyone know or can tell from the pictures?

 

[DCTooTall]

I was looking at the latest aerial views on WDW Magic. Where is the princess meet and greet going to be. Does anyone know or can tell from the pictures?

The Princess M&G is going to be located in the spot recently vacated by Snow White's Scary Adventures.

Since most of the overhead shots are of the actual expansion area work, You aren't going to see much in those pictures of the Fairytale Banquet Hall. You also likely aren't going to get to see much on the outside to indicate it's progress since the building already exists and it's mostly an interior refurb with a probable enhanced Entrance facade. (similar to how Pooh got an entrance facade upgrade)

 

[MSUmom]

The Princess M&G is going to be located in the spot recently vacated by Snow White's Scary Adventures.

Since most of the overhead shots are of the actual expansion area work, You aren't going to see much in those pictures of the Fairytale Banquet Hall. You also likely aren't going to get to see much on the outside to indicate it's progress since the building already exists and it's mostly an interior refurb with a probable enhanced Entrance facade. (similar to how Pooh got an entrance facade upgrade)

Got It - thank you!!!

 

[HsvScrapGirl]

This has been heavily /discussed/debated the last 3 days on a number of threads.

Sorry, I have been out of pocket for a couple of days with doctors appointments. It was news to me.

 

[Reddog1134]

I was looking at the latest aerial views on WDW Magic. Where is the princess meet and greet going to be. Does anyone know or can tell from the pictures?

DCTooTall is correct. Here is an exterior picture.

 

[DisneyBabies]

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!

Love the video! Thanks Berlioz70. Wonderful information as always.