Wide Open Spaces...

[melflip8]

Is it me, or does it look like the area from the back of the the Carousel to the start of the Castle Wall entry and I guess off to the sides looks like a LOTT of empty open space?

Maybe it needs to be there to swallow up people, or I'm just used to seeing Dumbo, but most of the pictures I've seen makes it look REALLY open and like a big ol' hunking slab of concrete.

 

[Kuhio]

No, it's not you.

I was walking through Fantasyland last week, and thought that the space just seems disproportionately large relative to the rest of the land and the park. I get the whole idea of the "blessing of size" -- and generally prefer that my parks be more spacious than cramped -- but that part of the FL courtyard just feels overly empty.

On the other hand, it's not nearly large enough to fit any future attraction of any consequence. I guess they could end up putting in a permanent food or merchandise kiosk there, though...

 

[menamechris]

It will be stroller parking again, soon enough, I am sure..

 

[JenniferS]

It will be stroller parking again, soon enough, I am sure..

Yep.

 

[wiigirl]

It will be stroller parking again, soon enough, I am sure..

lol...probably.

 

[muteki]

Thats what I thought first time I saw pictures of the area after the walls came down.

It will probably get taken over by strollers, but really it might be better for them to stash them there than where they currently hold them. I'd really rather they take them underground and have a stroller valet type of thing instead though

 

[sshindel]

Thats what I thought first time I saw pictures of the area after the walls came down.

It will probably get taken over by strollers, but really it might be better for them to stash them there than where they currently hold them. I'd really rather they take them underground and have a stroller valet type of thing instead though

Dont give them any ideas! They'll start charging for that service as well. It'll all be part of an RFID initiative, tied directly into your bank account, and charge a metered rate in 15 minute increments, plus tip for the valet!

 

[muteki]

Dont give them any ideas! They'll start charging for that service as well. It'll all be part of an RFID initiative, tied directly into your bank account, and charge a metered rate in 15 minute increments, plus tip for the valet!

Not my problem

Really though, they should add some food carts or something there. It might not look as bad in person, but in the pictures I have seen it almost looks abandoned.

 

[melflip8]

Thats what I thought first time I saw pictures of the area after the walls came down.

It will probably get taken over by strollers, but really it might be better for them to stash them there than where they currently hold them. I'd really rather they take them underground and have a stroller valet type of thing instead though

Yeah, when they put those strollers between Peter Pan and IASW it is like a NIGHTMARE getting in between there in the middle of the day. Blegh.

 

[steve2wdw]

Not my problem

Really though, they should add some food carts or something there. It might not look as bad in person, but in the pictures I have seen it almost looks abandoned.

There used to be some themed merch carts in front of Pinnochio's Village Haus....I'm assuming (hoping) that there will be a few of those in the area. I agree that it is a rather large plot of lightly themed concrete right now. Even a few planters would go a long way in breaking up the space, but looking at the concept art, the area appears to be destined for nothingness. I'm sure the Imagineers are thinking the same things we are at this point. Let's hope something goes into that area when the Fantasyland makeover is complete.

 

[pumpkin7]

Completely agree there is way too much space. They'll fill it with something no doubt when they start opening up the expansion. Little carts or a PIN TRADING STATION YEAH!!!

 

[sshindel]

Just you wait until they move the BAH from DHS over here to fill up that space. Then you'll all wish the empty space was back!

 

[danv3]

Room for DVC carts. Have you heard about Disney's best kept secret?

 

[jdmdisney99]

Fountain!
...

 

[melflip8]

I kept envisioning the Kingdom Dancing Scene from Tangled...or below...the performers they hired are probably going to be more for Belle's Village than the courtyard right?

 

[Magic Lamp]

How about an actual medieval styled market that sells seasonal merchandise, some street performers and a spontaneous meet-n-greet with a random Disney character?

Just throwing some ideas about.

 

[Fantasmic]

I think that space in Fantasyland is a good thing!

 

[bdearl41]

much needed space, i am sure merch carts will be put up.

 

[Tim Lohr]

Since there are all those horse cart tracks in the Enchanted Forest pathways/cement, horse cart kiosks of some kind would tie in well