Without seeing it in person, it's hard to tell for sure but isn't some of that vertical construction too close to the wall to be LM? After looking at satellite pics (out of date, from when construction began), it looks like one of the pics on wdwinfo may actually be the chateau. It's angle and approximity to the construction wall seem to fit the original plans.(?)
I can't tell if it's just an optical illusion because of the angle of the photos though. Can someone who's seen it in person shed some light?
It's my opinion phase 1 will remain completely intact and will open late next year. Phase 2 (the part of the plan from Dumbo to Pixie Hollow) is where the changes are occurring and won't open until 2012. I've stated since day one that Pixie Hollow was never seriously on the table and would never happen. The Dumbo area will remain intact and will expand slightly to the north with the circus theme. If it's truly what they're planning, the Snow White area (mine train) will be where Pixie Hollow was.
Pixie Hollow is going across from Pan, in the old skyway area. It's too perfect of a fit.
For those of you thinking this won't open in phases, DCA should tell you that this regime doesn't mind opening things in phases if it's what they need to do. Think of it this way, you'll go in 2011 to see LM and BatB and then they'll get you back again to see phase 2 in 2012. It actually makes more sense, for repeat business, to open it in stages. They'll get publicity twice rather than just one time also. Imagine if Potter were opening in two phases (which I know phase 2 is on the drawing boards).
