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

[Disney_Princess83]

Beast!

I was slacking even before my vaca... here are all of the DPB entries updated on the first post:


20,000 Leagues Under the Sea History Is Celebrated at New Fantasyland Event, October 24, 2012

A Beast in His Lair at Magic Kingdom Park, October 24, 2012

All in the Details: The Romance of the Rose Gallery in Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland, October 23, 2012

Photo Gallery: Take a Tour of Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, October 19, 2012

New Merchandise Goes Under the Sea For New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, October 18, 2012

A Cool Souvenir Glass for Be Our Guest Restaurant Beverages at Magic Kingdom Park, October 18, 2012

Interesting NOTE: Disney has neither confirmed nor denied that Beast will be appearing at Be Our Guest Restaurant, other than to say it is not being classified as Character Dining....

yet TWO of their recent blogs highlight the Beast at the Castle....

hmmmmm

 

[alicia080979]

My friend is there right now and they leave on Monday. Does anyone know of anytime in the next two days that they will/should be able to get in to see the new Fantasyland? I have read that some people are being told no then at a certain time they are being let in. I just wanted to give her any and all suggestions I could about getting in to see it before they leave. I wasn't sure if there was a certain time/place/person to ask.

Thanks!!

 

[triciari]

My friend is there right now and they leave on Monday. Does anyone know of anytime in the next two days that they will/should be able to get in to see the new Fantasyland? I have read that some people are being told no then at a certain time they are being let in. I just wanted to give her any and all suggestions I could about getting in to see it before they leave. I wasn't sure if there was a certain time/place/person to ask.

Thanks!!

Try after 7 pm if its a mnsshp night. Try after 10 pm on other nights.

 

[discott71]

Are you attending MVMCP? I think it will be open then. My understand is that's why Belle and the Beast won't be appearing in their holiday attire.

Is it confirmed that Belle & the Beast won't be in holiday attire at MVMCP? This is something DD & I were looking forward to.

 

[Disney_Princess83]

Is it confirmed that Belle & the Beast won't be in holiday attire at MVMCP? This is something DD & I were looking forward to.

This has been confirmed from Disney previously in the thread Belle and Beast won't be meeting together at MK in their holiday attire. Belle might be meeting in EPCOT in her red dress

 

[mom2rtk]

Is it confirmed that Belle & the Beast won't be in holiday attire at MVMCP? This is something DD & I were looking forward to.

Yes, some of us had written Disney expressing our disasppointment in the rumor. We got phone calls or emails this week confirming they would indeed not be appearing.

They also provided a list of all the "new" stuff they were adding, and it really came up short in my book, especially considering that 2 of the "new" things were Cindy's group photo (which you can see from my signature is not "new") and a new dance party a Cosmic Rays.

They are apparently keeping Fantasyland open and running ETWB. Very much in line with their recent habit of offering more and more things during the parties that you can already do during a regular park day.

I am happy for everyone going in early November who was going to have trouble getting into FL at all. That's a big deal for them. But for anyone going 11/19 forward, it's just a duplication of what they can do during the day.

 

[mom2rtk]

This has been confirmed from Disney previously in the thread Belle and Beast won't be meeting together at MK in their holiday attire. Belle might be meeting in EPCOT in her red dress

And I wouldn't put much stock in finding Belle in her red at Epcot. She has appeared at Akershus in her holiday gown very close to Christmas before. That's not new. And I was not sold based on my phone call that it was really going to be much more than that this year. No way to know. But I don't want people going in expecting that only to be disappointed. Certainly nothing to count on.

Besides, I'm sure I'm not the only person who wanted to see her at MVMCP who doesn't have ADRs at Akershus.

 

[discott71]

Oh, geez that stinks!! I haven't bought tickets for MVMCP yet. We planned on buying them once we got there. We planned on going to the 11/25 party, but now I'm not sure it's worth it! We went 2 years ago and enjoyed the parade very much but there wasn't really anything that special to draw us back. We did miss Belle and the Beast that year so we were hoping to make up for that this year. We were also hoping for some new shows or something with the new FL. Since we arrive on the 19th I think we may skip MVMCP this time.

Good news is I have booked an Akershus breakfast on the 24th so I'll keep my fingers crossed the Belle will be wearing her holiday gown.

Thanks for the information everyone!

 

[mom2rtk]

Oh, geez that stinks!! I haven't bought tickets for MVMCP yet. We planned on buying them once we got there. We planned on going to the 11/25 party, but now I'm not sure it's worth it! We went 2 years ago and enjoyed the parade very much but there wasn't really anything that special to draw us back. We did miss Belle and the Beast that year so we were hoping to make up for that this year. We were also hoping for some new shows or something with the new FL. Since we arrive on the 19th I think we may skip MVMCP this time.

Good news is I have booked an Akershus breakfast on the 24th so I'll keep my fingers crossed the Belle will be wearing her holiday gown.

Thanks for the information everyone!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, but I'd guess finding her in her holiday dress in November is sort of a long shot.

 

[p44nmun]

Oh, geez that stinks!! I haven't bought tickets for MVMCP yet. We planned on buying them once we got there. We planned on going to the 11/25 party, but now I'm not sure it's worth it! We went 2 years ago and enjoyed the parade very much but there wasn't really anything that special to draw us back. We did miss Belle and the Beast that year so we were hoping to make up for that this year. We were also hoping for some new shows or something with the new FL. Since we arrive on the 19th I think we may skip MVMCP this time.

Good news is I have booked an Akershus breakfast on the 24th so I'll keep my fingers crossed the Belle will be wearing her holiday gown.

Thanks for the information everyone!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for u too, but we were at akershus last year in November 28, and she was in her yellow dress.

 

[Minnie Mommy Mouse]

Yes, some of us had written Disney expressing our disasppointment in the rumor. We got phone calls or emails this week confirming they would indeed not be appearing.

They also provided a list of all the "new" stuff they were adding, and it really came up short in my book, especially considering that 2 of the "new" things were Cindy's group photo (which you can see from my signature is not "new") and a new dance party a Cosmic Rays.

They are apparently keeping Fantasyland open and running ETWB. Very much in line with their recent habit of offering more and more things during the parties that you can already do during a regular park day.

I am happy for everyone going in early November who was going to have trouble getting into FL at all. That's a big deal for them. But for anyone going 11/19 forward, it's just a duplication of what they can do during the day.

Is there any way you could share this list or direct me to some place that has info on the 2012 MVMCP? We are attending 11/16, and we have not been to one since 2005. I don't want to minis the important stuff

DS will be disappointed about no holiday Belle & Beast. It was one of the first things he mentioned wanting to get a photo of. He played Gaston in his school musical this past spring, so Beauty & the Beast is special to him. We CANNOT WAIT to see FLE. I've been following this thread since the beginning, the anticipation is exhilarating. We have dinner ressies for BoG For Thanksgiving dinner & I cannot remember the last time I have been so excited!!!! We are celebrating our 20th Wedding anniversary this trip with the kids, and it makes me so happy to share this milestone with all my fellas

TIA

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[mom2rtk]

Is there any way you could share this list or direct me to some place that has info on the 2012 MVMCP? We are attending 11/16, and we have not been to one since 2005. I don't want to minis the important stuff

DS will be disappointed about no holiday Belle & Beast. It was one of the first things he mentioned wanting to get a photo of. He played Gaston in his school musical this past spring, so Beauty & the Beast is special to him. We CANNOT WAIT to see FLE. I've been following this thread since the beginning, the anticipation is exhilarating. We have dinner ressies for BoG For Thanksgiving dinner & I cannot remember the last time I have been so excited!!!! We are celebrating our 20th Wedding anniversary this trip with the kids, and it makes me so happy to share this milestone with all my fellas

TIA

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Someone who got the email posted the text here:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=46536279&postcount=169

I was told almost verbatim the same thing by phone.

It is just a summary of what is "new".

If you haven't been in years, it's all likely to seem new to you. Did you check out the official MVMCP thread? That's here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2919293

Have an awesome trip!

 

[Minnie Mommy Mouse]

Someone who got the email posted the text here:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=46536279&postcount=169

I was told almost verbatim the same thing by phone.

It is just a summary of what is "new".

If you haven't been in years, it's all likely to seem new to you. Did you check out the official MVMCP thread? That's here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2919293

Have an awesome trip!

THANK YOU soooo much! I subscribed & have some catch up reading. I planned an MK day on the 19th w/o knowing it would be FLE preview opening. I'm excited, yet concerned it might be a madhouse. Any thoughts? We have CRT at 4:25pm that day, and I don't want to give those up. Any chance park will fill to capacity?

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[Berlioz70]

I planned an MK day on the 19th w/o knowing it would be FLE preview opening. I'm excited, yet concerned it might be a madhouse. Any thoughts? We have CRT at 4:25pm that day, and I don't want to give those up. Any chance park will fill to capacity?

I wouldn't worry about it - CMs and APs will already have had their FLE opportunities, so you'd only be looking at other Guests that may have planned their vaca around the preview date. Since it will likely be fully operational prior to the 19th, there isn't much expected to occur on that specific date.

 

[Minnie Mommy Mouse]

I wouldn't worry about it - CMs and APs will already have had their FLE opportunities, so you'd only be looking at other Guests that may have planned their vaca around the preview date. Since it will likely be fully operational prior to the 19th, there isn't much expected to occur on that specific date.

Thank you! We did our 1st cruise on the Fantasy this June. DS & I commented that you would love the different character costumes for photos I hope you enjoyed your cruise as much as we did!!!

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[A MK Family]

Here now and could only peak at it though! Such a tease! Hopefully we get lucky some point this week...

 

[figment_jii]

Just a quick note...the FLE area was not open during MK's evening EMH hours last night. We looked around 10:15 pm and again around 12:30 am and both times the sign and CMs said no "Dress Rehearsal."

 

[Berlioz70]

Latest blog:

All in the Details: Suits of Armor at Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park, October 30, 2012

 

[TJDisneymama]

TIMELINE
OPEN
Storybook Circus
Be Our Guest Restaurant ADRs; first seating is Nov. 19
Winnie the Pooh Meet and Greet

PREVIEWS
CMs: through Nov. 2
D23: Nov. 3-4
DVC: Nov. 4-5
AP: Nov. 3, 6-18
Currently open during parties and late evenings, following the previews
Be Our Guest Restaurant MENUS & PICS
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Gaston's Tavern
Bonjour Gifts
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Ariel's Grotto

so right now, none of these are open to the public (in particular, Belle & JTLM)? And not expected to be until the 19th?

 

[mesaboy2]

so right now, none of these are open to the public (in particular, Belle & JTLM)? And not expected to be until the 19th?

Yes, except:

Currently open during parties and late evenings, following the previews