Mine Ride Construction Update

[doctornick]

That's what I was hoping. That used to always be one of my favorite scenes in the old ride, when the witch turned around and she was all of a sudden old and scary. I would love for her to make an appearance.

If the Evil Queen appears -- and I feel like it was not so subtled indicated by Imagineers during one of the many chats -- my guess is that she will be part of the cottage scene, peering in from outside the house.

I'm pretty interested/excited to hear the soundtrack for the ride which was mentioned a number of times on the ride description.

 

[Turtle]

They added it the attractions page!!!! https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/seven-dwarfs-mine-train/

Spoilers. Don't read the link if you want to walk in fresh.

 

[Clamman73]

Mine ride is coming along nicely, lots of steel structure for the mountain going up.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...fs-mine-train-coaster-construction-update.htm

Looks like they have started to frame out the buildings that will face the mermaid area:

Thankfully, these people don't have much longer to wait...

 

[Lee]

Delayed more? Hasn't been delayed yet. Spring 2014 is what they have always said and spring ends June 21st. I will consider it delayed if it opens after that.

Actually, the internal timeline had it scheduled to open in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. That ended March 31, so....delayed a bit.

 

[Lee]

Near the peak, beware the broken track that lies before you...

Wow...that sounds strangely familiar...

 

[Captain Chaos]

Wow...that sounds strangely familiar...

So we can expect Disco Dwarfs within a year? Hehehehe

Those aren't shiny diamonds, they are strobe lights...

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

I was just thinking the same thing, there is no way those suckers aren't glued into something or latched onto something, if so kiss em goodbye 3 weeks after opening.

Three weeks? You're generous!

 

[RandomPrincess]

Disney confirms they will be touch screens - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/seven-dwarfs-mine-train/

Help Doc at an Interactive Queue
Within a covered wooden tunnel carved into the mountainside, discover a series of mining stations prepared by Doc, each one a gem of its own:

• Jewel Sorting – Follow Doc’s instructions, etched into a nearby plank, and help match jewels by color and shape as they flow down a wooden trough—a.k.a. dozens of touch-screen video displays.
• Jewel Washing – After the jewels are sorted, grab ahold of a musical water spigot and start cleaning. Each spigot plays its own melody—heed Doc’s tips and you may hear a collection of familiar tunes!
• The Vault – Inside the door of the mountain, enter the center of the vault to find a collection of wooden barrels overflowing with glowing stones. Turn each barrel to see the ceiling above you transformed!

 

[GoofGoof]

I would tend to believe they want to have it available for the press to ride it, but if they actually succeed is the open question.

I agree. It makes sense that they would plan it that way. My only point is that there has been no official announcement that the ride will be open for that date.

 

[doctornick]

Wow...that sounds strangely familiar...

Yeah, I was a little surprised to find that desciption. I remember someone saying there would be a part where Dopey flips a switch and instead of peacefully going down the "right" track, you are sent down the "wrong" track which is why it is an faster "uncontrolled" ride. I think something like that would make some sense as a storyline for the "something goes terribly wrong" that often happens on theme park rides.

But broken tracks? Is there even any logic as to why that would have happened?

 

[djkidkaz]

The broken track they are referring to is the faux mine cart on the left as you go up the lift hill. You can see in pictures the track it's on is mangled.

 

[Jabbas]

Found this on Instagram! I hash tagged #newfantasyland. No sure what it is but the the caption was "Hi ho, hi ho, its off to work we go.

 

[HeatherWatson]

This clip shows the "swaying" action of the mine carts...

http://instagram.com/p/mTpDqynrxg/

 

[djkidkaz]

Found this on Instagram! I hash tagged #newfantasyland. No sure what it is but the the caption was "Hi ho, hi ho, its off to work we go.

I believe Cast Members are being trained on the attraction by now so its probably a new CM.

 

[NormC]

Actually, the internal timeline had it scheduled to open in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. That ended March 31, so....delayed a bit.

Ok, internally maybe, but not as far as the public was told. That has always been Spring 2014.

 

[Jose]

Plus, be on the lookout for several favorite characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—they’re all here, recreated in vivid detail using innovative technology that brings their 3-dimensional expressions to life.

 

[SpectroMan93]

Plus, be on the lookout for several favorite characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—they’re all here, recreated in vivid detail using innovative technology that brings their 3-dimensional expressions to life.

How awkward would it be if the guy who went ballistic on here several months ago was right...

 

[Jabbas]

I didn't think he was wrong until he started harassing other members...I hoped he was right.

 

[sshindel]

I'm thinking though that the way things have been described in the DVC members magazine and the mention in the Disney website, he'll still be off. He spoke of highly detailed AA figures, where the way I'm reading these make it seem more like some of the projection technology is going to be integrated to give them their detailed appearance and movement. Again, I've got nothing proving that, just guesswork on my part. Luckily, we'll hear/see in a few short weeks.

 

[Seth7721]

How awkward would it be if the guy who went ballistic on here several months ago was right...

I was not hear yet, but what was he guessing?