PHOTOS - Fantasyland's new Mine Train coaster gets concrete foundation and tunnel

[Lee]

Is that a lift or is that just a big hill the train goes up?

That would be Lift A. On the layout plan it enters the mine about two-thirds of the way up.
I have no idea which is more accurate. The plan or the model.

 

[cbconglom]

the lack of insideness becomes way more clear looking at the model
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2011/08/d23-expo-carousel-of-projects.html
as opposed to the art

 

[Lee]

It does.
I went back and watched the ride-thru animation. It appears that they have removed/changed the part where Lift A goes inside and through the mine the first time.

That's annoying. The mine scene, according to the layout, is a good sized room that the train would have passed through twice. It leaves us with one less indoor transition.

 

[Scuttle]

It does.
I went back and watched the ride-thru animation. It appears that they have removed/changed the part where Lift A goes inside and through the mine the first time.

That's annoying. The mine scene, according to the layout, is a good sized room that the train would have passed through twice. It leaves us with one less indoor transition.

That sucks! I was really excited about the show scenes.

 

[cbconglom]

It does.
I went back and watched the ride-thru animation. It appears that they have removed/changed the part where Lift A goes inside and through the mine the first time.

That's annoying. The mine scene, according to the layout, is a good sized room that the train would have passed through twice. It leaves us with one less indoor transition.

so for clarification, there are no indoor show scenes now, or just less?

 

[Lee]

so for clarification, there are no indoor show scenes now, or just less?

Less.
The mine and Lift B are still there, it would seem.

 

[PhilharMagician]

For now at least.

 

[cbconglom]

For now at least.

true, if they make it crappy enough, no one will acuse them of trying to compete with uni and failing lol

p.s. the above is a joke no one needs to get their panties in a bunch

 

[JEANYLASER]

i love it! But I wonder what happend when it's raining?

 

[Silver Figment]

I'm not sure what i'm really expecting for show scenes on this coaster. It doesn't really seem like there will be too much.

 

[wdwmagic]

I'm not sure what i'm really expecting for show scenes on this coaster. It doesn't really seem like there will be too much.

Seems to be somewhat similar to Everest. Lots of potential, but not quite following through as far as they could.

 

[Murphketeer]

I am thrilled to see the progress being made here. I expect the new coaster to be a great ride. Will it satisfy everyone? probably not, but what ride ever does satisfy everyone.

 

[Scuttle]

I am thrilled to see the progress being made here. I expect the new coaster to be a great ride. Will it satisfy everyone? probably not, but what ride ever does satisfy everyone.

Good point. Look at ToT for example. It is IMO the best themed/designed ride at WDW, but a lot of people are afraid to ride it.

 

[Lee]

Seems to be somewhat similar to Everest. Lots of potential, but not quite following through as far as they could.

Which is rather surprising given the current theme park climate in Orlando. Disney can ill afford to let any part of this expansion fall short.

 

[jrlang1]

Is it just me or is there an elephant installed on dumbo in the last pic, or is that just trash? In the 6 o'clock position

 

[cbconglom]

not sure if anyone mentioned or noticed, but looks like they are digging to place utilities in belle's village where the restrooms will go.

 

[estam]

Pathwaybeside the teacups

Just asking but did i see it right and are they busy with a pathway beside the teacup's
There is a growing red coloured groundcover to been seen the last couple of days

 

[cbconglom]

Just asking but did i see it right and are they busy with a pathway beside the teacup's
There is a growing red coloured groundcover to been seen the last couple of days

indeed. scuttle pointed it out in another thread.

and it look like big thunder is almost twice as big as the mine train.

 

[estam]

Is it just me or is there an elephant installed on dumbo in the last pic, or is that just trash? In the 6 o'clock position

Had to blow up the picture but NO there is still no dumbo mounted, just a lot off stuff.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Lee- where have you been? Missed reading your posts!