hey guys. i was at MK yesterday, i have annual passes and have been following this FLE for a while. when i saw WDW Magic posting pictures from INSIDE, i made sure to go there this weekend. I live over an hour away and when i arrived, they had the new fantasy land area blocked off for "dress rehearsals" with cast members. EVERYONE was walking up and being told that the area was close, but we could SEE people back there, which they assured us were all cast members or family of them (which was correct). HOWEVER, i did not drive up there to NOT see it. So i paced and paced, and then i decided i was going for it. I stood by the gate where they werent letting people through, and waited for a large group of cast members to EXIT. when they did, i took a quick look and just put my head down and walked in. NO one noticed. I spent 4 hours (without a wristband) inside the new FLE and i was amazed. I ate a gaston's tavern (best pork ive ever had by far), tried lefou's brew, loved it, and rode mermaid twice with NO wait. I entered the castle, spoke and listened to cast members explaining how the rooms were designed, etc. and I stayed until belles story time reopened (it was down for hours because "maurice was still tinkering") and i finally got in there as well. the wardrobe wasnt functioning but lumiere looked unbelievable. the entire area was amazing, and I (a recent college grad who is obsessed with Disney and imagineering, and am looking to be a part of this company) was completely blown away. I have a lot of pics and videos if anyone wants to see. I just couldnt hold in my excitement. I got to experience the entire open portion before its opening, and before the crowds. you guys cant believe how amazing this place is going to be.
