Studios Fan
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The rumor is that it will be in the ride area.
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The rumor is that it will be in the ride area.
DocMcHulk
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Based on what I was just told, SWSA is safe for the time being, Not that it wont be closed for a M&G down the line as I wasnt given that much detail. i was only told there were no plans for it in the very near future. The language used to tell me by someone i can assure you is in the know, was very obtuse. It would seem it's "safe" for the next year or so until a new ride is built to replace it. So, take that for what it's worth.
raven
Well-Known Member
The ride will be gutted and the existing queue area will be the queue for the M&G.
jt04
Well-Known Member
What confuses me is that if the 'island' that would have housed Cindy, Aurora and part of mermaid land is not built until later there is going to be a huge empty area right in the middle of the FLE. Seems like it will look very strange for a long time. Will they keep a massive construction wall up surrounding that area or just plant some grass for a picnic area or something? :shrug:
DisneyParksFan1
Active Member
I was wondering about that too.
BrerFrog
Active Member
And hopefully replaced with some other ride when the M&Gs leave. AiW, maybe?
jt04
Well-Known Member
Or walk through attraction.
DocMcHulk
Well-Known Member
I heard it wont be in the near future. Not sure on a timeline. But my thought is that the ride will be open for a while. no danger of imminent closng.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
From what I understand, the timeline for the Mine Car ride has been accelerated, and I have reason to believe the timeline for Snow White's Scary Adventures would be similar.
As for a replacement ride in that location - I don't think this decision has been made, and I don't expect this decision to be made as part of the Fantasyland Expansion.
SeaCastle
Well-Known Member
Quite honestly, I'm surprised they would even bother adding another dark ride to replace the "temporary" meet and greet. Regardless, I'm glad they're considering it.
Just a quick thought...there have been reports of Fantasyland construction walls going up around the final curve of the Speedway. I am reasonably sure that they are constructing a new gas tank for the Speedway in this location. As of now, the location of the former gas tank was located behind Pete's Restrooms in Toontown Fair. I would imagine they are building the new tank now to have the Speedway continually run without disruption while Toontown Fair is being demolished.
inluvwithbeast
New Member
Accelerated!? Whoop.
raven
Well-Known Member
Actually the "temporary" princess M&G area will be in the Exposition Hall. The one being put in the old SWSA location, called Princess Fairytale Hall, is designed to be a permanent M&G area for Cinderella and Aurora. Once the princesses move out of Expo Hall that area will be used for other M&G's.
jt04
Well-Known Member
This makes sense. It actually is starting to make a lot of sense.
How big a footprint will the minetrain have?
Bork Bork
Active Member
Simple...elegant...I like it! Thanks for the info Raven.
raven
Well-Known Member
What minetrain? :animwink:
jt04
Well-Known Member
The one I am hoping and dreaming they build at utilidor level underneath a new :shrug:
:lol:
Wait! NOw I'm confused. Is the Seven Dwarves Mine Ride still gonna happen or is FLE going back to mega meet-n-greet land?
SeaCastle
Well-Known Member
Just to clarify...they're not designing Princess Fairytale Hall with a retrofit for a ride in mind? This is meant to be permanent like Expedition Everest/it's a small world permanent?