New Fantasyland, I have a problem

[Turtle]

I'm grateful for a new expansion to the Magic Kingdom but I'm kind of disappointed. We've waited 5 years (when the Mine train finishes) for this expansion and in the end, we only get two d-ticket attractions and a great restaurant. It's a bit odd to not get e-ticket with a 5 year expansion.

I would be fine if they added in a dark ride of Beauty and the Beast also, but that didn't happen.

How do you feel? I love Disney and I'm excited for the new expansion, but I think they should've done a lot more considering how long we've waited.

 

[MickeysStalker]

All flash, no substance TBH...

 

[GoofGoof]

Agreed. It would have been better with another headliner. However, the original had a meet n greet instead of the mine train so you could look at it like the glass as half full instead of half empty.

 

[ParentsOf4]

Some of WDW's most popular attractions might not be considered E-ticket rides. I'm going to wait until everything is finished and I have the chance to walk through it and ride the attractions before I make a judgment.

 

[Turtle]

It would've been fantastic to see a villain e-ticket or candy/fire mountain.

 

[luv]

Agreed.

We gain the Mermaid thing, but lost SWSA. The GG is just a re-theme. Dumbo was doubled.

Assuming they open this Mine Train thing, we will be up one ride, plus half a Dumbo. At least they didn't just give us half a Dumbo, plus food and M&Gs, which was the original plan.

I'm eager to see the new section and will certainly try BOG, but it isn't like a lot of entertainment was gained here.

I wonder how much they've spent so far for the gain of half a dumbo. I hate to even think about it. Yikes.

 

[ImagineerDude]

I think I like Disney better than the competition not because of thrilling/immersive E Tickets, but the visual eye candy. Eric's castle looks 10 times more stunning than Splash, Big Thunder, Test Track, and RnRC. And let's not forget, 7DMT is HUGE!!! I am very thankful for all of this, you could still have just Toontown and a 40 year old Fantasyland. I am very excited too!

 

[Gomer]

I get that an E ticket would be nice. But honestly, if this expansion results in me not wanting to shoot myself due to the crowds when walking through fantasyland at 3 pm it will be well worth whatever time and money was speant. They desperately needed to add some capacity to that section of the park.

Good theming and a couple of new rides will just be a bonus.

 

[Scuttle]

I have to disagree. From what I've seen this expansion (minus storybook circus) is amazing. The level of detail is mind-blowing.

 

[marni1971]

It'll look pretty, the space is sorely needed, but after 18 years you'd not be totally wrong to feel they could have done more with the space.

 

[ellie-badge]

Don't forget that they completely re-themed Mickey's ToonTown Fair.

 

[DisneyJunkie]

I kinda/sorta agree. I don't really see the point in Belle's village, or having a second Dumbo, and basically what you'll have with Little Mermaid is something similar to The Seas w/Nemo (albeit with much better animatronics)......the wait and see on the e-ticket attraction is the Seven Dwarves Mine Train. Will it be slow and lame, or will it have some pep to it that lifts it just above being something piddly like Mad Tea Cups? Disney is terrific on theming, whether it's a land or an attraction, but so far what I'm seeing with the New Fantasyland is more of an emphasis on theming than creating unique and beloved attractions.

 

[Mr_Incredible]

I would've loved something more like neverland from Peter pan, but this looks like it'll be amazing so I'll hold judgement.

 

[BryceM]

I don't get all the complaints. Disney is building something new and some people are complaining about it?!

I mean, I think it looks pretty much amazing I can't wait.

 

[Mr.Skunkape]

Last time I checked World Showcase in Epcot has no E ticket rides yet many people like that area. WDW does not have to have thrill rides on every corner to bring in its guest.

 

[DisneyJunkie]

Last time I checked World Showcase in Epcot has no E ticket rides yet many people like that area. WDW does not have to have thrill rides on every corner to bring in its guest.

Where is it written an e-ticket ride has to be a "thrill ride"? POTC was once considered an e-ticket, and there's no thrill there (not that I don't love it just the same).

 

[marni1971]

.the wait and see on the e-ticket attraction is the Seven Dwarves Mine Train.

Don't wait. It's a D Ticket. A very nice one, but not an E.

 

[Alektronic]

Peronally, it's not very exciting to me, but it is a great fit for Fantasyland.

 

[LudwigVonDrake]

IMHO, Magic Kingdom is the last park that needs an E-ticket. Send one or two over to DHS and DAK, please.

 

[Jason21783]

Fantasyland is an area that can be enjoyed by all guests, but its aimed more for younger kids. The M&G, double Dumbo, play area and Mermaid all fit that bill. And Fantasyland is an area that draws the most traffic, so it only makes sense to expand it. At first I wasn't overly excited with the new attractions, but maybe its not entirely aimed at our demo. The detailing looks amazing and I can't wait to experience it. And it also can't be argued that the MK needs better dining options, and The BOG restaurant is the most exciting aspect of all to me. Also, I think the 7 Dwarfs is going to be a lot more impressive than people are giving it credit for.