Future Plans For WDW's Fantasyland

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:27 pm

The_Iceflash wrote:Is alcohol being served during the lunch counter service or just the dinner table service? If it's the latter then, IMO, it doesn't really hurt the essence of Walt's wishes. I think he meant he didn't want it served ala EPCOT where you can walk around the park with it.

At dinner, and ONLY dinner. The counter service during the day is for guests that can't get a reservation but still want to experience the atmosphere.

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:05 am

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... gdom-park/

New Ariel info!

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:38 am

................and Pirates of the Caribbean is being altered, again, with something from the fourth film. Must be mermaids, no ?

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:21 am

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... gdom-park/

Seven Dwarfs Mine train info.

My my, they really are using Once Upon A Time in conjunction with this expansion aren't they ?!

PrincePhillipFan · Post by **PrincePhillipFan** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:41 am

First video look at the new queue and ride of WDW's Mermaid

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/osDyawla60I" frameborder="0"></iframe>

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:22 pm

I know people are already complaining that this is identical to the DCA one, but I think this may be the most definitive version all thanks to the queue and the castle. Yeah, it may be a small thing that people ignore when they are walking through it, but it adds so much to the experience.

The DCA version is just housed within a building. It isn't themed to the experience. The New Fantasyland version takes advantage of that and more. Plus I like that Ariel is meeting people right next to her attraction, which doesn't happen at Disneyland/DCA (she only meets in her green dress).

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:03 am

The new queueing area is what MAKES this ride. Adds to setting the scene, allowing you to fully 'submerge' into Ariel's world. Absolutely perfect, I care not one jot that the rides are the same!

I am just so grateful that Ariel has two rides ! Count em, TWO !

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:49 pm

Plus, I love that the Beauty and the Beast area is a more "adult" area within Fantasyland. A lot of people have complained that the Storybook Circus is too Family/Child centric with the kiddie coaster, the playground in Dumbo and the bright colors and such. I think the Beauty and the Beast area counters that with an area that is sophisticated, classy and very detailed. I mean, the Bonjour Village Gift store sells classy stuff instead of the typical theme park fare.

Also, I've noticed that in all the Gaston meet and greet videos the one approaching him are ADULTS. So with the tavern and the restaurant Disney has created an area adults can fully immense themselves in, while Enchanted Tales with Belle can appeal to families and children.

Dare I say it, I think this might inject A LOT of life into the Magic Kingdom once everything is finished. It was so good, it made me wish they did more expansions and updates within the Magic Kingdom.

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 7:38 pm

My friend Brent Dodge just posted some articles based on New Fantasyland:

http://fromscreentotheme.com/screen/Clo ... avern.aspx

http://fromscreentotheme.com/screen/Clo ... Gifts.aspx

http://fromscreentotheme.com/CloserLookBeastsDam.aspx

http://fromscreentotheme.com/CloserLook ... ntain.aspx

jpanimation · Post by **jpanimation** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:04 pm

I absolutely LOVE the queue for The Little Mermaid. In many ways, it outdoes the ride itself. Truly immersive. Too bad the ride still suffers from the shit ending, where the conclusion to Ursula's story arc isn't very satisfying at all. Still, awesome job on the exterior and the queue.

disneyprincess11 · Post by **disneyprincess11** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:43 am

jpanimation wrote:I absolutely LOVE the queue for The Little Mermaid. In many ways, it outdoes the ride itself. Truly immersive. Too bad the ride still suffers from the shit ending, where the conclusion to Ursula's story arc isn't very satisfying at all. Still, awesome job on the exterior and the queue.

Well, at least, in that scene, there is animation and movements. I did see some difference from the DCA ride. First, when you go down, there a lot of bubbles as an effect, which is amazing. Second, the animatronics of Ariel look more pretty and less creepy in the DLCA one. Third, the lightning is darker and the UntS scene looks a little different with the walls. Also, you see King Trition's castle right before Under the Sea.

But, yeah the castle and the boarding area are defientely breath-taking

SpaceAce · Post by **SpaceAce** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:16 am

Went to Gaston's Tavern and rode the Little Mermaid ride twice tonight. The New Fantasyland is wonderful! The Beauty and the Beast area is breathtaking!

carolinakid · Post by **carolinakid** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:53 am

The buildings and the landscaping are better than the attractions, imo. I tried Lefou's Brew but I prefer Butterbeer. Guess I like cream soda taste more than apple juice. Can't wait to eat next year at the Be Our Guest. The Beast's Castle is stunning after dark.

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:17 pm

Have there been any sightings of the 'new' Cinderella yet ?

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:25 am

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/g ... y/#photo-1

Breathtaking photographs .... !

Linden · Post by **Linden** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:20 pm

atlanticaunderthesea wrote:Have there been any sightings of the 'new' Cinderella yet ?

Yes, there have. Tumblr's loaded with them. Here's a few:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25548961@N08/8140995966/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25548961@N08/8143862483/

I want to see the new expansion SOOOO bad. My program had to go and end just before the majority of Fantasyland opened up. All I got to see was Storybook Circus.

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:04 am

I thought it was going to look more startling then that ! I quite like it! Obviously something to get used to seeing, but it is nice! Only thing they really do need to change is the hair colour....she is pretty much Britney blonde, when in the movie she is anything but.

Linden · Post by **Linden** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:53 pm

^I agree, she looks adorable. I personally don't like her sideswept bangs, but other than that and her hair colour, I don't have any complaints. She really does need to be strawberry blonde, but I doubt that will ever happen. Disney's advertised her as a blonde for far too long.

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:03 am

Such a shame, that blonde isnt a remotely Cinderella-type shade !

Linden · Post by **Linden** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:49 pm

I know! Even as a little girl I noticed her hair was reddish (although as a redhead myself, I always noticed redheads). My sister, being a blonde, always thought Cinderella was blonde. Most kids just don't notice, so I don't think a change will ever take place.

I personally would like to see her dress colour change to a lighter, silverier shade too. It would be so much prettier.

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