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

[jcarwash]

I thought they weren't doing a new pixie hollow as part of the FL expansion? According to that article, they are.
It also talks about the Little Mermaid ride that's being built at DL. Isn't it already complete.....

I think you need to offer to be a fact checker for Fox 35. That article's news is not so accurate.

 

[DisneyGuess]

I think you need to offer to be a fact checker for Fox 35. That article's news is not so accurate.

Wonder if they'd take me up on it.

Now, I saw what is supposed to be a scan of a new map for the MK with the Storybook Circus, but it says opening late February but since that date was pushed back to mid-March, I'm assuming it was printed before that. But what really puzzles me is that the Goofy coaster is labeled, The Barnstormer & not the Great Goofini....

I'd posted a pic but for some reason, it won't let me.

 

[kristie73]

Does anyone have a Magic Kingdom map with the new area drawn in? Not the aerial maps of the under construction. I'm playing around with the touring maps and trying to see where Dumbo is located, Goofy roller coaster, etc. Is there a map somewhere that shows the new stuff and locations?

 

[tpettie]

Does anyone have a Magic Kingdom map with the new area drawn in? Not the aerial maps of the under construction. I'm playing around with the touring maps and trying to see where Dumbo is located, Goofy roller coaster, etc. Is there a map somewhere that shows the new stuff and locations?

My new 2012 Passporter book has it on their map.

 

[DanBoris]

When Dumbo reopens in March (currently slated for the 12th), will there be two Dumbo rides or is that just the relocation of the original one with the 2nd one to open at a later date?

The new Dumbo will definitly be open since it's already installed and tested. There is a chance that the refurbished old one will also be in place, but I personally don't think we will see that one until later in the year.

Wonder if they'd take me up on it.

Now, I saw what is supposed to be a scan of a new map for the MK with the Storybook Circus, but it says opening late February but since that date was pushed back to mid-March, I'm assuming it was printed before that. But what really puzzles me is that the Goofy coaster is labeled, The Barnstormer & not the Great Goofini....

I'd posted a pic but for some reason, it won't let me.

You can see the new park map with Storybook Circus here:

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...-Magic-Kingdom-map-shows-Storybook-Circus.htm

The name that has been most recently used for the ride is "Barnstormer with the Great Goofini". They probably settled on that name after the new map was printed.

 

[kristie73]

The new Dumbo will definitly be open since it's already installed and tested. There is a chance that the refurbished old one will also be in place, but I personally don't think we will see that one until later in the year.




You can see the new park map with Storybook Circus here:

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...-Magic-Kingdom-map-shows-Storybook-Circus.htm

The name that has been most recently used for the ride is "Barnstormer with the Great Goofini". They probably settled on that name after the new map was printed.

Thanks. That's cool. Thank you. Now I can try to visualize what rides we'll do in order.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

I'm really hoping that the Beauty and the Beast area will be open in October. To me that October is late 2012 while nov dec are more END of 2012. Now I'm debating putting our trip off till 2013. BOOO!

 

[Berlioz70]

Cool 3D Render of the new Fantasyland within the rest of the park! Unfortunately, not sure who owns it. If you know, let me know, I like to give credit!

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8624/mkexpansion.jpg

 

[Zuzu03]

Wow! That 3D pic is really cool!!!!! So excited for it to be all done!!!

 

[DsnyMama]

I believe we've decided on September 2013 = looks like the only thing that won't be open is the mine train and I'm pretty bummed!! I don't want to push our trip to December (the other month we considered) because it isn't definite that it would be done then either Oh well, something to look forward to for the trip after that!

 

[mjallemand]

Well, our trip got moved up from the second week of November 2012 (11-17) to the last week of October 2012 (21-27) , due to my girlfriend's work schedule.

Here's hoping those two-three weeks don't make too much difference...I'd love for everything possible to be open, (In particular the Little Mermaid and B&tB attractions.) as it'll be her first visit to WDW.

Ah well, if not, that just gives us more to look forward to next time.

 

[lionking13]

here is a new video of the expansion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E5ySHlzu2Y&context=C35c28bdADOEgsToPDskLDKUaPboLs3OwniRgjerjP

 

[Berlioz70]

Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion construction update – January 2012

 

[texasteacher35]

I'm really hoping that the Beauty and the Beast area will be open in October. To me that October is late 2012 while nov dec are more END of 2012. Now I'm debating putting our trip off till 2013. BOOO!

When do u think they will let us make ressies for the Beast's castle...and what characters might be there???

I am so excited!!!!! We just got back last week, heading back the beginning of March, back for SWW in June, and definitely NOVEMBER! It's so much fun to go and see the progress of the New Expansion!!!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOO Love it!!!

 

[texasteacher35]

Any news about other new characters for the meet and greets?? ANy characters for the DS6?????

 

[Berlioz70]

When do u think they will let us make ressies for the Beast's castle...

FAQ

When will reservations be available for Be Our Guest?

Unfortunately, there is no set answer for this. But we can look at history for WDW's 2 newest restaurants:

Via Napoli: started taking reservations on Aug 6th for Sept 10th opening, soft opening on August 5th.
La Hacienda: started taking reservations on Sept 16th for Oct. 15th opening, soft opening on September 15th.

Both restaurants opened with the Disney Dining Plan.

...and what characters might be there???

I have heard nothing to indicate that Be Our Guest will be a character meal. However, the images are misleading (considering the Beast and Lumiere are both pictured).

Any news about other new characters for the meet and greets?? ANy characters for the DS6?????

There are several unreliable rumors that I do not have hard fact for (nor do I particularly believe), but will share for your interest:

Pete, Oswald, and Gaston.

Of the three, Gaston has the greatest prospect based on the 2011 MNSSHP

Now what I do believe:

Belle is meeting at her cottage, with Lumiere as an audio-animatronic.
Ariel is meeting in her grotto, with her fin
Cinderella and Aurora will be featured at the Princess Fairytale Hall with Tiana, Rapunzel, and Snow White making appearances
Donald, Goofy, and Daisy will be meeting at Pete's Silly Sideshow
Tigger and Pooh will return to their attraction

 

[Berlioz70]

These photos were e-mailed to me, I do not know the owner:

 

[nytimez]

I'm a little surprised at how un-ready Storybook Circus looks...

Also, I realize it's not ready, but the train station looks a little... I dunno... institutional.

 

[DsnyMama]

Oh wow, cool pictures

 

[mom2rtk]

Forget the expansion, I'm loving that shot from above the castle!