Has anyone noticed that the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Construction is moving along rather fast? Hopefully it stays this way so Seven Dwarfs Mine Train can open by the end of this year. Any Comments?
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to open late 2013?
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Disneyhead'71
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Wow my first attempt came out really harsh.
Yeah, maybe they will get it opened early.
Welcome to our magical place!!!!
Yeah, maybe they will get it opened early.
Welcome to our magical place!!!!
WDW97
Active Member
Knowing how long it took to do all the rock work on Batb and TLM probably not, because then they after they get done with all that, they have to test and adjust the ride vehicles, which in my opinion is probably going to take at least 2-3months or more since it will be the first of its kind.
lazyboy97o
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2014 is an imposed timeline, not the result of some sort of technical limitations.
doctornick
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At one time, I remember people were saying it was progressing and was ahead of schedule. And, as a result, a late 2013 soft opening was anticipated. But official word from WDW has consistently been for a 2014 opening, likely a few months after the new year (March to April timeframe).
erasure fan1
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I have thought from the start that the mine train seemed like something that shouldn't take near as long as they were planning. That said, I really doubt they have it open by the end of 2013. Disney just doesn't work at that great of a pace unfortunately.
Figgy1
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I wish it would be open for my summer trip oh well reason for a future trip (don't really need one but it sounded good)
WDW1974
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Pumbas Nakasak
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I hear they have hit some stubborn rock formations down the mine that will keep the project at exactly the pace the bean counters demand.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Having watched the construction of the rest of Fantayland very closely I personally don't get the feeling that the Mine Ride is moving along any faster then any other part of the expansion. I don't see it opening before early 2014, not even soft opening. Also during one of the Fantasyland grand opening presentation Staggs said Spring 2014 for the ride. That back side of the mountain is moving along nicely and I would expect the buildings (whether they be stores, fastpass location, etc) to open before the rest of the attraction. On the other hand looking at the front side of the mountain where the queues will be there is still a long way to go.
Patricia Melton
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I think this is exactly right. There will be a soft opening in 2013...and then an official opening in 2014. This would be similar to how the other parts of New Fantasyland happened...with the official opening coming quite a bit after the soft opening previews.
Patricia Melton
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I think you are right about the buildings by Mermaid opening first. That's a very astute observation. They could have those shops and other things on that side finished and then still be working on the other stuff.
DisneyFan381
Member
I don't care when it opens...I'm just glad it IS opening! 
It's a much needed attraction and I can't wait for it.
It's a much needed attraction and I can't wait for it. 
Clamman73
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If there wasn't any animatronic figures going inside I would say late 2013, but with that happening and also with all the rock work, landscaping, trees, etc, looks like spring 2014 soft opening.
Maybe we'll see water-filled dummies running on the track fall/winter though. I'm interested in betting on an exact date for first day of testing.
Maybe we'll see water-filled dummies running on the track fall/winter though. I'm interested in betting on an exact date for first day of testing.