Fantasyland Expansion Officially Begins

[Rob562]

Phase 1 is a big phase...they're probably just not done filing permits. And it could be that this contractor only has "Beauty and the Beast" land, and another contractor has "Mermaid Land". All the notices filed today were by one contractor.

Also, the bulk of the Little Mermaid attraction area is already a flat, level ground. The Cindy/BATB area has a lot more demolition and ground-leveling to be done first.

(And for those looking through the permits, AG = Ariel's Grotto and SL = Scuttle's Landing...)

-Rob

 

[wm49rs]

I'd take pictures next time I'm down there to work, but I don't wanna get fired.

:lookaroun:lol:

Don't take any undue risks on our account. We can wait.

 

[NASAMan]

FYI - The parking area seen behind Ariel's Grotto in Google Maps has been cleared and has had a construction fence placed around it since last week.

 

[WDITrent]

So is Little Mermaid not part of Phase 1?

Yes. I think the permit just hasn't been filed yet.

EDIT: Wow, everyone beat me to it.

 

[Tom]

Also, the bulk of the Little Mermaid attraction area is already a flat, level ground. The Cindy/BATB area has a lot more demolition and ground-leveling to be done first.

(And for those looking through the permits, AG = Ariel's Grotto and SL = Scuttle's Landing...)

-Rob

Indeed.

And thanks for the insight on AG and SL. I was straining my brain on those. Makes perfect sense now!

 

[champdisney]

Great news with all the hype about the Fantasyland Expansion, I'm excited to see work to soon finally begin.

 

[Uncle Lupe]

Looks like a job for a monopod to peak over the walls

 

[pixiedust629]

It's interesting that they mentioned the Tunnels in the permits. I've been wondering how the blueprints for the underground stairwells and elevators matched up with the proposed blueprints for the new FL. Hard to imagine them doing major work on the infra/under-structure, but I guess it will have to be done.

I would imagine that they'll do a lot of work clearing that whole AG/SL area since it's so close to the back of the park where those parking lots are... not to mention the bldg that's probably being redone to house LM. Makes sense, to give them more space. Or to work on what will be accessible first. Either way. :shrug:

 

[WDW1974]

Great news with all the hype about the Fantasyland Expansion, I'm excited to see work to soon finally begin.

Yes. Just think of what we have to look forward to ... months of hype over construction permits, walls and holes being dug.:snore:

 

[jt04]

Yes. Just think of what we have to look forward to ... months of hype over construction permits, walls and holes being dug.:snore:

I live for the process. Once that is done I move on.

Can't wait for that 5th gate.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

I live for the process. Once that is done I move on.

Can't wait for that 5th gate.

How long do you plan on living? :lol:

 

[aladdin2007]

How long do you plan on living? :lol:

:ROFLOL:true, just like dont expect to see a new country in world showcase either.

 

[jt04]

How long do you plan on living? :lol:

I have plans to be frozen and stored under SSE should it be necessary.

 

[bgraham34]

I have plans to be frozen and stored under SSE should it be necessary.

Be sure to wear a jacket, its gonna be cold.

 

[steener618]

Excellent news!! :sohappy:

 

[aladdin2007]

Be sure to wear a jacket, its gonna be cold.

yeah and be careful because they will either forget about you, or cover you in black triangles and black sheets.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Little Mermaid will go down into the utiladoors, right? How invasive is that going to be?

 

[SirGoofy]

Little Mermaid will go down into the utiladoors, right? How invasive is that going to be?

Mermaid will go underground, yes. But there are no tunnels on the 20K plot, so I doubt it will be invasive at all.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Mermaid will go underground, yes. But there are no tunnels on the 20K plot, so I doubt it will be invasive at all.

That's what I thought - Thanks SirGoofy.

 

[SirGoofy]

That's what I thought - Thanks SirGoofy.

No problem. :wave: