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Fantasyland expansion construction update 12/13/11
- Thread starter Scuttle
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You usually need to keep a vertical part of the structure intact to call it a refurb. Like, tearing down a house except for one single wall, then rebuilding the house to incorporate that wall...which is considered a refurb...
NoChesterHester
Well-Known Member
A photo of the construction near Yankee Trader/Pet Cemetery
Will be weird to have it so open.
Mike730
Well-Known Member
I agree. It being so set back definitely added to the creeepy factor. And wont it be sort of redundant having a path there when the extended queue is sticking out like that? I feel like it kind of ruins the idea of getting better "flow". Unless the adjust it...
ob1thx1138
Member
I would say that the circus tent fits in just as well as the 70's era go carts. lol
cblodg
Member
According to Lee, that is the plan.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
You have a point...if they don't stop with all of the animal cruelty, the circus really won't come to town in the future.
birdie31
Member
Question to Mom's Panel Re: FLE
Hi everyone,
Long time reader, first time poster. Just posting the answer I got about Dumbo and the FLE I got from Disney Mom's Panel. I asked if both spinners would be open for our group's trip to WDW in March 2012 and I got a response... It is below:
My Question:
Hi! I will be arriving at WDW on the 10th of March 2012 with a group of 30. Since I am organizing this trip, many have asked about FLE. Will both Dumbo spinners be open when we arrive? Will either?
- Asked by Bridget from ON on 12/13/2011
Answered by
Deborah B., Category
Magic Kingdom
Hi there, Bridget!
While no formal completion schedule has been provided to the public, Cast Members were able to provide me with some helpful (and consistent) information about the Fantasyland Expansion. The new area is set to open in two phases.
There are, as you point out, two jumbo-sized Dumbo spinners in the new area. The plan is to break them up, one opening in each phase: one of them is slated to open in 2012, the other in 2013.
According to Cast Members, in early 2012, the current Dumbo ride will move into take up position next to its twin in the new Storybook Circus area.
Storybook Circus and Dumbo will be first of the new Fantasyland areas to open in 2012.
Without a public schedule, however, it is difficult for anyone to know what, exactly, "early 2012" means. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog, which is your best source for official, up-to-date information about all things Park-related -- including the FLE. Do feel free to contact me as your visit draws close; I'll be glad to try to uncover more (and hopefully more telling!) details for you soon.
See you later, celebrator!
-Deborah B.
It's not particularly more specific, but it does say only one spinner per section opened. I hadn't read that yet, so I thought I would share.
Hi everyone,
Long time reader, first time poster. Just posting the answer I got about Dumbo and the FLE I got from Disney Mom's Panel. I asked if both spinners would be open for our group's trip to WDW in March 2012 and I got a response... It is below:
My Question:
Hi! I will be arriving at WDW on the 10th of March 2012 with a group of 30. Since I am organizing this trip, many have asked about FLE. Will both Dumbo spinners be open when we arrive? Will either?
- Asked by Bridget from ON on 12/13/2011
Answered by
Deborah B., Category
Magic Kingdom
Hi there, Bridget!
While no formal completion schedule has been provided to the public, Cast Members were able to provide me with some helpful (and consistent) information about the Fantasyland Expansion. The new area is set to open in two phases.
There are, as you point out, two jumbo-sized Dumbo spinners in the new area. The plan is to break them up, one opening in each phase: one of them is slated to open in 2012, the other in 2013.
According to Cast Members, in early 2012, the current Dumbo ride will move into take up position next to its twin in the new Storybook Circus area.
Storybook Circus and Dumbo will be first of the new Fantasyland areas to open in 2012.
Without a public schedule, however, it is difficult for anyone to know what, exactly, "early 2012" means. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog, which is your best source for official, up-to-date information about all things Park-related -- including the FLE. Do feel free to contact me as your visit draws close; I'll be glad to try to uncover more (and hopefully more telling!) details for you soon.
See you later, celebrator!
-Deborah B.
It's not particularly more specific, but it does say only one spinner per section opened. I hadn't read that yet, so I thought I would share.
There is a new path behind the tea cups...
this is that path way everyone was talking about
LOOK AT THE DETAIL!!!!!!
Do you have a picture of the other side of the tea cups by the speedway? I'm curious as to where that wall was moved to.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
There is a new path behind the tea cups...
this is that path way everyone was talking about
LOOK AT THE DETAIL!!!!!!
The detail looks like tracks from a horse drawn carriage. Not sure what "story" they are going for there.
Dan
It's the ghost of Cyril Proudbottom roaming around.
The Duck
Well-Known Member
:ROFLOL::ROFLOL::ROFLOL: Cyril's merrily on his way to nowhere in particular once again! Anyhoo... it seems to me that maybe they're going for a quaint "old world" type of look to the area. The horseshoes and carriage tracks are probably there just to add to the atmosphere. OR... could it be from a circus parade?
Murphketeer
Member
thanks for the new walkway picture.
Jebiford29
New Member
That's what I think: the circus just rolled into town, horse and buggy-style.
Ya that's the only thing that seems to make sense.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
The Circus in Dumbo came to town on a train.
Well now I'm confused. This seems like something you would see at the HM not by the Mad Tea Party. I'm sure we will figure out the backstory of it soon enough.