Additional Passholder Fantasyland Previews

[MM311]

Maybe I'm a bit biased since I am not a pass holder, but at this point why even bother. People have already been given the chance to see New Fantasyland, so it's not like they can make the claim "be the first to see the area". Why not open it up and call it a day? I realize that AP holders deserve perks, but it seems like this whole process is a waste of time. I'm sure I am wrong about this for some reason or another, but that's how it looks to me.

 

[asianway]

Allow me to post a gratuitous "meh" raised by a conspiracy theory that the sweepstakes is to raise false hype.

 

[DizneyPryncess]

We'll be there the 10th-17th, was hoping to sneak a peek but I'm not an AP holder, and I'll be fine if I can't see it. I'm more concerned now with wondering if this AP previews all week will increase crowds in the park much. Not sure how many people they're bringing in for each tour, but I figure everyone will stay in the park for the day after seeing the new stuff.

 

[TTA94]

The new "Sweepstakes" let me enter even after I already registered. So I guess this is not just for passholders that did not get a chance to enter. Nice they are allowing everyone to enter since many, myself included, had registration confirmation issues!

 

[lebeau]

Does anyone know if the FLE is typically open on nights when there is no Halloween party?

 

[SMS55]

Well there was a soft opening last night for all MK guests last night. We got to experience Ariel's Grotto which was very nice. The queue is redicously long but nice. The attraction was beer nice itself. We got to preview the Be Our Guest Restaurant and it was amazing too.

 

[wdwmagic]

Well there was a soft opening last night for all MK guests last night. We got to experience Ariel's Grotto which was very nice. The queue is redicously long but nice. The attraction was beer nice itself. We got to preview the Be Our Guest Restaurant and it was amazing too.

What time was that? Thanks

 

[lebeau]

Well there was a soft opening last night for all MK guests last night. We got to experience Ariel's Grotto which was very nice. The queue is redicously long but nice. The attraction was beer nice itself. We got to preview the Be Our Guest Restaurant and it was amazing too.

Hopefully, they keep doing this. It would give everyone who wants to see it a chance, but still preserve the special experience for those who qualify for previews.

Fingers crossed.

 

[Vegga]

This is the very least they can do after that passholder registration debacle a few weeks back.

 

[SMS55]

What time was that? Thanks

Around 10:30 pm or so. Sorry for the long delay in responding. We just got home.

 

[lebeau]

This is the very least they can do after that passholder registration debacle a few weeks back.

How anyone did not see that coming is beyond me. It happens every time Disney does something like this.

 

[luv]

I've seen it open on non-party nights, too. About ten days ago...I don't know the exact date, but could check whenever I get home, if anyone really cares.

It is kind of amusing that they had the employee and AP previews after the thing had been open to the public, lol.

But BOG wasn't serving food to the public and did serve to employees. Maybe it will open up for new previews? I hope so, for those people.

In any event, the thing will be totally open very soon. Nobody will have to wonder or hope or anything. It will just be open to everyone, all the time...and we can discuss it on the regular section of the boards.

 

[yellowb]

Did anyone receive any confirmation email?

 

[donsullivan]

Did anyone receive any confirmation email?

I got one yesterday for a preview on 11/13/12 @ 9:30PM-1:00AM

 

[MissM]

Did anyone receive any confirmation email?

Got one yesterday.


Congratulations!

You have been selected to participate in the New Fantasyland® of Magic Kingdom® Park Preview Sweepstakes for Walt Disney World® Resort Annual Passholders.

Here are your preview details:

• Name: xxxxxxxx
• Email Address: xxxxxxxx
• Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012
• Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Total Party Size: 2

Instructions

Please print this email.

• This email is your ticket for the preview event on the day and time specified above. No admission fee or other ticket is required to enter the Magic Kingdom® Park for the event on such day and time.
• Confirmation pages on cell phones, tablets, or other electronic devices cannot be accepted for this event.

Prepare for Your Event
Please gather and bring these items, as they are required for event admission:

• Walt Disney World® Passholder pass (valid as of October 26, 2012) for you and each member of your group ages 3 and older
• Printed confirmation page (one per group)
• Valid Photo ID (for you and each member of your group ages 18 and older)

Check-In Instructions

• Parking - present your Walt Disney World® Pasholder pass and a copy of this email at the Magic Kingdom® Auto Plaza to receive complimentary parking for the event.
• You and your entire party must be present at the event check-in area at the Transportation and Ticket Center
• A Cast Member will verify your confirmation page, Passholders passes and IDs.
• Once verified, you may then select one of the 2 itineraries: Enchanted Tales with Belle Itinerary or Ariel's Grotto Itinerary. (See details below.)
• Once you have selected your preview itinerary, you will receive Preview Wristbands. These wristbands are required to attend the New Fantasyland® Preview.
• Please arrive at the entrance to New Fantasyland® at your designated time.

2 Itinerary Options

1. Enchanted Tales with Belle Itinerary
   • Explore the Enchanted Forest
   • Ride the Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction
   • Experience Enchanted Tales with Belle
2. Ariel's Grotto Itinerary
   • Explore the Enchanted Forest
   • Ride the Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction
   • Take photos and receive autographs from Ariel

We welcome you to explore other opportunities to experience the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom® Park—and get the story behind New Fantasyland® at Magic Kingdom® Park.

• This confirmation is valid for entry only on the day specified above during the preview window time specified above for you and each member of your group.
• This confirmation cannot be used for Disney's FASTPASS Service and is non-transferable, is not for sale and may not be sold, purchased, bartered, or exchanged for goods, services or benefits.
• Winning time periods will be strictly enforced.
• The preview event may include long wait periods, is subject to temporary closures and may be canceled at any time. Admission to all attractions is not guaranteed.

 

[Gabe1]

Exactly! That should make everyone happy! Why did they think this would be a good idea?!

It was a selling point for AP's in 2011-2012. Disney just did not anticipate that many AP holders taking advantage of the perk. The backlash is Vacation Planners used this preview ploy to convince guests to purchase an annual pass. When the time slots became extremely limited unlike originally presented by the vacation planners the new AP holders balked and claimed bait and switch because they were not told they would have a chance at a preview. More the Vacation Planners presented they would be able to attend the preview because they were AP holders. I'd be ticked too. I'm certain that is why they added more preview dates for the AP holders.

 

[Jakester]

So are there anyways to register for the passholder previews still?

 

[MissM]

So are there anyways to register for the passholder previews still?

No, it's done.

The sweepstakes entry period is now closed for the New Fantasyland Preview for Passholders. Those who are randomly selected will receive a follow-up email from the Walt Disney World Passholder Program on or around November 2, 2012. Once again, thank you for being a Passholder and we look forward to hosting you back here at the Walt Disney World Resort soon!​

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But seeing as the area opens for everyone on November 19th, there's really no time to do additional AP dates.

 

[Jakester]

No, it's done.

The sweepstakes entry period is now closed for the New Fantasyland Preview for Passholders. Those who are randomly selected will receive a follow-up email from the Walt Disney World Passholder Program on or around November 2, 2012. Once again, thank you for being a Passholder and we look forward to hosting you back here at the Walt Disney World Resort soon!​

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But seeing as the area opens for everyone on November 19th, there's really no time to do additional AP dates.

Thanks, I wasn't aware that the additional AP dates where just the sweepstakes. I was probably going to go to MK Thrusday, and I wanted to check out the area again, Lol.

 

[YankeeMouse]

I also got the 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m timeslot! So this means if I am at MK since I already have a ticket, being an AP holder, I will have to take monorail over to TTC to do the sign up there and get the voucher. That's really bad, considering the timeslot of 9:30 p.m. Does anyone know if Be Our Guest will be open? We got to see it on the "dress rehearsal" date of 10/13 and 10/14 but dining not open yet.