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Storybook Circus Land
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Neverland
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It's true, though. Lots of people aren't familiar with Dumbo. I can't tell you how many times I've overheard guests -adults and children alike- say "Oh look, the flying elephant ride!" or "Mommy! Let's go ride the elephants next!" or "How do I get to that ride.. The one that's like Aladdin but with elephants?" 'The elephant ride' is starting to become more commonly heard than 'Dumbo'.
One thing I've noticed from the imagineers is that they like to recycle old ideas. Here is an article I found from The Neverland Files detailing Dumbo's Circusland, a concept originally planned for Disneyland. It would have been a home for some of Disney's "whackier" characters that didn't fit the Fantasyland mold, but it also holds similarities to what looks to be coming to the Magic Kingdom. Of particular note is the Pinocchio dark ride which was originally part of this land that would eventually make its way to Disneyland's Fantasyland. Could a Pinocchio dark ride be what we're getting in the northern section of Storybook Circus Land?
http://www.theneverlandfiles.com/tnf/disneyland/dumboscircusland.php
http://www.theneverlandfiles.com/tnf/disneyland/dumboscircusland.php
CaptJapan
Member
Wishfully thinking, but it would be nice if Magic Kingdom's Storybook Circusland, was similar to the Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland.
A nice relaxing boat ride around miniatures of various Disney locals would be a great ride for families in that section.
Any ride is better then more shops and meet and greets, in my book.
A nice relaxing boat ride around miniatures of various Disney locals would be a great ride for families in that section.
Any ride is better then more shops and meet and greets, in my book.
disneytink678
New Member
what about involving Jiminy Cricket? he is the typical storyteller, he can tell the story on the boat as you go through storybook land canal boats?
JustInTime
Well-Known Member
Or because people are not buying it so they keep putting "new" editions to generate interest. Marketing gimmick.
Disney Rocks
Active Member
The current Toontown nas three tents. One for County Bounty, one for Hall of Fame, and one for the Judge's tent. The concept shows only Two of those tents remaining. Which one gets the axe?
cheezbat
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Who cares? Axe them all I say! :sohappy:
It appears that the Judge's Tent goes bye-bye and is replaced by the rectangular tent in approximately the same location.
trr1
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I agree
bigAWL
Member
Despite the artwork showing a child asking for two of something, I can easily imagine the booth being for a circus barker or some other similar cast member who is welcoming guests into the Circus land, and not selling or distributing anything.
What I don't get about the layout as we know it (or think we know it), is that having retail in the recycled tent areas seems to me to make little sense. They normally want to place shops in your way while you're going to see something else. With the layout depicted in the artwork, unless there's something else compelling guests to visit that north end, I see little reason to visit the shops.
^ EXACTLY! The more I think about it the more I am convinced there are unannounced attractions to be located in the repurposed tents. There is no way Disney can think they can get away with pulling off this new Circus themed area with two recycled attractions. Also the STORYBOOK addition to name of the area certainly is an indication that there is likely more news to come...
I wish Raven or Lee would join our conversation. Any comment would be appreciated. :wave:
I wish Raven or Lee would join our conversation. Any comment would be appreciated. :wave:
I pick my battles. Nowadays, I have a sigh of relief when I find out they aren't destroying something I like; I don't really like Toontown, so I can live with Circusland. It is my experience that most people do not care for the circus or clowns. And I think the Great Goofini is about as uninspired as it gets. But, as I said, I'm just relieved they aren't ruining something I love.
You should have seen DCA, they tried to pull off a whole park with 6 rides - they had an entire land that's only attraction was a walk through of "How to Make a Tortilla". This is not your grandfather's Disney management team.
Dads 2 Boys
Well-Known Member
I'm 40 and have never seen it. So? Just because it's released frequently doesn't mean it gets purchased by different people.
jt04
Well-Known Member
Circusland is being designed in response to Legoland and will have similar offerings. In other words it will be themed amusement rides and participatory activities adults can experience with their children as Lego parks provide. See also the new queue that was just installed.
What FL really needs is a new E-Ticket experience that is also family friendly. It is the only 'land' that does not have an E-Ticket by most standards. If they had built PH or AiW Land they could have also done an upgraded PPF ride or Wonderland dark ride. But instead we are getting a fancy mini-amusement park with some kids ride. It is Dinoland all over again. Evidently they didn't learn from that fiasco.
I really believe cutting corners does long term damage to the Disney brand. No wonder people are flocking to TWWoHP.
True. lol But this team did go back to rethink and redevelop some areas of the already announced expansion. That alone is unreal and we cant forget that. I have to believe the distaster CA Adventure was is still fresh in their minds and this team is putting their all into this project and are determined to do it right.
Atomicmickey
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I do think that this is true, and seems to be the focus of Circusland.
Going to WDW with my then 7 year old, in the middle of all the magic and wonder, what he really wanted, at least once a day was a simple play area. Something he could climb on, jump on, swing on, run through, that sort of thing, rather than sitting in a ride vehicle.
I'm not a huge fan of the Circus theme--but if it's full of that sort of activity, I think it is needed and will be a hit.
And while the kids play, of course there will be shops!
WondersOfLife
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Im a little surprised that following the release of the new concept art there hasnt been much discussion about the newly expanded Storybook Circus Land. It looks as though its size has been doubled yet as far as I know we only have two confirmed attractions in that land, both recycled and located at the same end of the property. So what is being developed for the other end of the land? What is that pictured in front of the train station? What is going in those big repurposed circus tents? Wouldnt a lush and colorful "Wonderland" have been a better direction to go than a barren, underdeveloped looking Circus themed land?? lol (just kidding....well KINDA)
Speculation on whats to come in this new land starts here! :king:
The 7 dwarfs mine cart ride is being made. Of course, isn't it replacing Snow White's Scary Adventures with a princess meet and greet?? Pathetic disney, lay off the meet and greets for your own good. :hurl:
jt04
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I agree these type areas are a good thing for guests I just don't think it is necessary to create entire lands in this manner. Play areas can be added in more areas but they can be less intrusive. There is also no reason why PH could not have been kept and play areas included along with a new E ticket.
That is really my complaint. The FLE is great but it needs a major E ticket. And Disney needs to stay away from the Dinoland business model. It just isn't what guests expect from the mouse. IMO.