Disney Blog...photos of Maurice's & Belle's Cottage

[JCtheparrothead]

The Disney Blog has put out some great photos of Maurice's and Belle's Cottage.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ew-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/#photo-5

Wow this is really looking great.

 

[RSoxNo1]

The details and environment of Fantasyland are going to look fantastic. I know people aren't thrilled with the attraction lineup, but visually the entire area is going to look great.

 

[tracyandalex]

It looks great, but I'm a little sad because now we will never get DD3 out of Fantasyland!!

 

[bethymouse]

Bring it on! I am so ready for the new FL!

 

[MissM]

In case you missed it, the article also links to pics from last month as well with details on the inside: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...age-at-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/

I can't wait for this to open!

 

[backinaction]

Maybe i'm being a debbie downer here, but I think it looks kinda plain. Was that the look they were going for there?

 

[alissafalco]

it looks great!! I can't wait to see it in person!!

 

[Patricia Melton]

Maybe i'm being a debbie downer here, but I think it looks kinda plain. Was that the look they were going for there?

I have to tell you...the photos I saw of Carsland as it was coming together didn't really impress me at first. But then when I saw all the components together, it just blew me away. I think the same thing is going to happen with FLE when it's all completed.

The cottage, the little town with Gaston's Tavern, the BOG restaurant, and Prince Eric's castle are all going to be part of the Fantasyland Forest setting, so together I bet all their little details will sum to something that is spectacular.

I'm excited, and reserving final judgment for when it all comes together in the end.

 

[talonstruck]

Hmm....I am still leaning towards an Oct. 1st ish soft opening......

 

[danlb_2000]

Maybe i'm being a debbie downer here, but I think it looks kinda plain. Was that the look they were going for there?

Not sure what more you were expecting, looks pretty much like what is in the movie. The only thing I haven't seen yet is the windmill on the roof.

 

[doctornick]

The details and environment of Fantasyland are going to look fantastic. I know people aren't thrilled with the attraction lineup, but visually the entire area is going to look great.

This. It's tough to imagine anyone being disappointment with the ambiance and appearance of the FLE once it is all complete. Heck, the theming for the Rapunzel bathrooms apparently look fantastic. In terms of emersion, I suspect it will be on par with Carland and WWHP.

But, as you say, when it comes to rides, there's something to be desired. The lack of an E-ticket anchor and just the fact that few are really being added is a disappointment. Especially since they are using prime real estate for M&G's. Personally, I am fine with the reported quality of the rides, but I do think they should have found a way to get another 1-3 rides in there (or, at least, not lost SWSA) -- a BatB ride in that area or a ride under the big top instead of Pete's Silly Sideshow or a small dark ride in the forest attached to the 7DMT. Heck, instead of the gift shop and Gaston's, they could have done a Rapunzel Tower and ride.

 

[cbconglom]

some shots from the contemporary
http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.com/2012/07/fantasyland-expansion-progress-photos.html#more

surely this thing can open by nov 8

 

[ellie-badge]

Looks like it was pulled right out of the movie. Beautiful job!

 

[maryszhi]

i'm so freaking excited for this!!!!!!! i am going to be like a kid in the candy store. i will not want to leave! i wish that they would make a princess hotel..... but thats just a dream

 

[jjharvpro]

Gosh I can't wait for this..we're getting closer and closer..I can't believe the majority of attractions will open in just a few months!

 

[WDWFanDave]

Not sure if I'm just extra hopeful or not, but if you look at these pics, and others closely, you can see some green construction walls just inside the new castle walls that appear to allow for entry to Maurice's Cottage (most of the pics you can see the backside of them). Am I mis-reading these? Anyone else have any thoughts?

Edit: just watched a presentation from John Frost, and he has a great picture that shows the full construction wall. He's put the pics on Google+, for those that follow him there. Exciting!

 

[wiigirl]

Looks awesome! Cant wait to see it in person!

 

[danlb_2000]

Not sure if I'm just extra hopeful or not, but if you look at these pics, and others closely, you can see some green construction walls just inside the new castle walls that appear to allow for entry to Maurice's Cottage (most of the pics you can see the backside of them). Am I mis-reading these? Anyone else have any thoughts?

Edit: just watched a presentation from John Frost, and he has a great picture that shows the full construction wall. He's put the pics on Google+, for those that follow him there. Exciting!

Yeah, I see the wall you are looking at. Very interesting. That is clearly inside the castle walls between the cottage area and the Mine Ride. Not sure why they would put that up now if they weren't planning to start letting people into that area.