|
Trip Planning Florida Florida Holiday Planning Questions, Suggestions and Tips. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
4 Oct 11, 01:36 PM |
#1
|
Imagineer
|
Disney Confirms opening part of Fantasyland Jan-May 2012
Disney confirm a few items of interest in the timeline for Disney's Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland expansion. The new Great Goofini coaster, half of the new double Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and Fantasyland Train Station will be open by May 2012 at the latest. Also, once the first half of the new Dumbo opens the original existing Dumbo attraction near Prince Charming Regal Carrousel will close and be moved into position next to the new Dumbo ride.
__________________
”Change the way you look at things & the things you look at change” |
4 Oct 11, 01:36 PM |
#2
|
Thread Starter
Imagineer
|
Flying, Sailing, Casting Spells and Staying in Regal Rooms Are All Part of the Walt Disney World Fun in Early 2012
In spring 2012, Disney guests can fly like no elephant (or Disney guest) has ever flown, subdue villains with magic spells, sail the azure waters of the Caribbean aboard a brand-new luxury ship, and settle down for the night in rooms celebrating Disney royalty. January-May 2012 at Walt Disney World Resort also is a time when road runners take to the streets and byways of the Vacation Kingdom in marquee runDisney events, Major League Baseball returns to Champion Stadium, Epcot blooms and Disney celebrates the possibilities of youth. Here’s a look at what’s in store … Look! Dumbo is going the wrong way! Actually, Dumbo is just reversing decades of flying in counter-clockwise circles. Call it “unwinding,” if you will. And in a new location within Magic Kingdom. Guests will board Dumbo the Flying Elephant from the lovable critter’s left side — like mounting a horse … and unlike the way guests hop aboard for a whirl at Disney parks on three continents. It is scheduled to begin happening in early 2012 when select experiences in the Storybook Circus neighborhood of New Fantasyland debut just northeast of Mad Tea Party. Also early 2012, the existing Dumbo attraction near Prince Charming Regal Carrousel will close, be refurbished and be moved to a location in Storybook Circus next to the new Dumbo attraction. The result when completed later in 2012: double Dumbos, one going this-a-way, one going that-a-way … a real circus act, if you will. There also will be a “big top” that serves as a queue area for the popular attraction. It will feature a variety of interactive experiences currently being developed. Two other Storybook Circus elements planned for opening early in the year are The Barnstormer and Fantasyland Station. Guests who enjoyed The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm will be happy to know the junior coaster thrills of that attraction are back with a thematic change: Goofy has sold the farm and is now a circus stunt pilot and magician, The Great Goofini. The completely re-imagined train station will serve as the gateway to Storybook Circus and all Fantasyland points beyond. Cruella de Vil, meet the apprentice sorcerers! And you, too, Scar. And, for that matter, a legion of other Disney villains! When Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom premieres in early 2012, Merlin the magician will recruit guests as apprentice sorcerers to undertake missions to subdue the “baddies” in what Disney Imagineering calls an “immersive role-playing adventure.” Armed with what appear to be nothing more potent than cards, guests engage with villains at special locations throughout the park. But the fact is: The cards have magic powers players can use in their quest to defeat the villains. A ‘Dreamy’ ship with a ‘Fantasy’ identity all its own When Disney Fantasy departs on her maiden voyage March 31, 2012, the new Disney Cruise Line ship will bring to life many innovative features of the recently launched sister ship Disney Dream. But these siblings are anything but identical twins! The 4,000-passenger Fantasy will take guests on week-long Caribbean cruises during which distinctive experiences begin with the Art Nouveau-inspired details of the three-deck atrium lobby where the pièce de résistance is a cast bronze statue of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse dressed in vintage 1920s-30s fashion with a parasol and steamer luggage at her side. Distinctive touches continue at meal time, show time and party time aboard Disney Fantasy:
Rooms with a ‘royal touch’ Imagine waking up in a place where Disney Princes and Princesses have stayed. Beginning mid-February 2012, when Walt Disney World guests stay in the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort—-Riverside, they’ll discover special treasures left behind by the stars of favorite animated films such as “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Princess and the Frog.” In quarters befitting not only the young Princes and Princesses of the family but also their grown-up King and Queen parents, guests can unwind amid remarkable décor. They’ll be able to watch “fireworks” swirl as they recline in ornate beds, curl up in custom linens and more. It’s majesty and fun, all rolled into one. Each of the 512 Royal Guest Rooms sleeps up to four guests in two queen beds. Blooms, Baseball and more Several popular events return to Walt Disney World Resort in early 2012. Here’s a snapshot:
__________________
”Change the way you look at things & the things you look at change” |
4 Oct 11, 01:49 PM |
#3
|
Thread Starter
Imagineer
|
A time Lapse video of Fantasyland Construction
__________________
”Change the way you look at things & the things you look at change” |
4 Oct 11, 03:21 PM |
#4
|
Guest
|
WOW that's a lot of trees cut down for the expansion!
|
4 Oct 11, 03:23 PM |
#5
|
|
Imagineer
|
Excited to hear some of the Fantasyland will now be open int ime for our visit
|
|
|
4 Oct 11, 03:37 PM |
#6
|
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Jan 11
|
yay some will be open for our visit! we were expecting late summer 2012 so this is exciting!
__________________
WDW: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2006, 2004 DLP: 1994, 1998, 2009, 2012 x2, 2017, 2019 |
|
|
4 Oct 11, 03:58 PM |
#7
|
Guest
|
Really pleased that some of this will be open for our next trip, we enjoyed watching the construction from BLT and love the video
|
4 Oct 11, 04:03 PM |
#8
|
|
Excited about Disney
Join Date: Dec 07
|
wow it's looking good. I bet there is nothing open when I am there end of Feb/March.
Also when will the issue the new guide maps with the new expansion. |
|
|
4 Oct 11, 04:25 PM |
#9
|
Guest
|
Great, some will be open for our next trip.
|
4 Oct 11, 04:32 PM |
#10
|
|
VIP Dibber
|
Woohoo ! Great news we are going end of May be great to some of it open by then
__________________
|
|
|
|
DIBB Savings |
AttractionTickets.com
Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10 Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS |
theDIBB Blog |
Guests can book their 2025 Hotel and Ticket package early to enjoy Free Dining &... Read More »
The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant is opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand... Read More »
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
|
theDIBB Menu |
Exchange Rates |
US Dollar Rates
Euro Rates |
DIBB Premium Membership |
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership? Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as... "No adverts on theDIBB Forums" Upgrade Now |