Tag: Fantasyland Expansion

Weaving Costumes into the Storytelling Fabric of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

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Some of the first areas of our New Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom Park will be opening by late March, featuring a re-imagined version of The Barnstormer and a relocated Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction. When they debut, cast members working in these areas will be wearing new costumes inspired by the “Big Top” setting … Continue reading "Weaving Costumes into the Storytelling Fabric of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park"
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Disney Parks Blog Live Chat: Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty to Talk New Fantasyland Nov. 9

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(excerpted from The Disney Parks Blog) The Disney Parks Blog will partner with Walt Disney Imagineering to bring you a live chat with Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. EST. Chris is one of many Imagineers who have been tasked with taking favorite Disney films, such as “Beauty and … Continue reading "Disney Parks Blog Live Chat: Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty to Talk New Fantasyland Nov. 9"
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New Video of Fantasyland Expansion at Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney Imagineering just shared this time-lapse video that shows the amazing progress that’s been made so far on the expansion. More importantly, this clip gives you an idea at exactly how large the expansion will be. I know I’ve said it before, but it’s the biggest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history! Just for … Continue reading "New Video of Fantasyland Expansion at Magic Kingdom"
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Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion – Artist Renderings

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Here are more artist renderings of the new Fantasyland coming to the Magic Kingdom. (From the Disney Parks Blog) The new Fantasyland will include an area dedicated to Beauty and the Beast, including Maurice’s Cottage (left) and the Beast’s Castle (middle). Once inside Maurice’s Cottage, guests can engage in a playful storytime with Belle and … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion – Artist Renderings"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 18, 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
The morning began at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out the new Cars meet-and-greet. It’s located between Mama Melrose’s and the Premiere Theater (next to Phineas and Ferb’s meet-and-greet). At the beginning of the queue, there is a sign that has the meet-and-greet times. Be sure to check the Times Guide and/or the sign during … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 18, 2011"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 5, 2011

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Things have changed quite a bit since my last visit in early July. The exterior of the tunnel on the right side of the train station is under scrims. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room (formerly Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management) is still being worked on. The new sign for the attraction is out. In … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 5, 2011"
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Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom – A Closer Look!

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from the Disney Parks Blog With all the updates we’ve done on the “royal” side of the Fantasyland expansion – Beast’s Castle, Maurice’s Cottage and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid – the plans for Storybook Circus seemed to be a bit more mysterious. Until now. Storybook Circus will be based on … Continue reading "Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom – A Closer Look!"
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Enchanted Tales with Belle – A Peak Behind the New Fantasyland Walls

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Information and Photos from the Disney Parks Blog by Jennifer Fickley-Baker “Beauty and the Beast” was released in theaters in 1991, and to say that I was obsessed with this movie is putting it mildly. I was 12 years old when it debuted and I must’ve seen the film at least 10 times that summer. … Continue reading "Enchanted Tales with Belle – A Peak Behind the New Fantasyland Walls"
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Disney Dream Christening Cruise – Day 1

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Deb Wills, Deb Koma and I are in Florida, where we have will be sailing on the Christening Cruise of the new Disney Dream ship! We have been invited by Disney attend the media events and go on the cruise. We are so excited! The actual christening is Wednesday, January 19, and there will be … Continue reading "Disney Dream Christening Cruise – Day 1"
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Magic Kingdom Walk Around

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OR — The Magic Kingdom Under Wraps! I took a stroll around the Magic Kingdom yesterday and, as you will see, there are lots of buildings getting exterior work done and of course, the walls are up for the brand new Fantasyland Expansion! Main Street USA Casey’s Hot Dogs Disney Clothiers Lots of Disney Characters … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Walk Around"
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