BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ok, I just watched the video about the creation of the underwater grotto for Ariel. So basically, they demolished an underwater attraction, 20k leagues, to replace it with another underwater attraction?Right?? I know one thing, I'm not waiting in the sun for 2 hours to ride this one like I did as a kid for the last one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 20,000 leagues was awesome back then....I don't remember the long lines though. Most of what I remember is on my dad's slide reel! I used to love slides. He still has them and I get them and the projector out once in awhile when I need a retro disney fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 From WDW News Today. Follow the link for more photos...The huge Fantasyland model has moved in at One Man’s Dreamsuper coolPrincess Fairytale Hall won’t change the exterior of Snow White too much according to the modelA sign explains the model to guestsSome stuff isn’t labeled, like Triton’s Treasures, Ariel’s Grotto, and some minor facilities like restrooms, food stands, etc.Some interesting points to note from this artwork:Pete’s Silly Sideshow is the entire second tent towards the back and it appears it will remain a meet and greet experience only. We know Goofy should be there, but no other characters have been announced yet.The unlabeled building next to Pete’s Silly Sideshow is probably the Humphrey the Bear counter service location that has been rumored, but again, we have no further confirmation.You can make out the train lines that lead to the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station if you look closely at Storybook Circus.Triton’s Treasures (the Little Mermaid gift shop) does not appear behind the Mine Train anymore, so it may be gone from the plans altogether.The unlabeled building between Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour Village Gifts is a restroom facility.You can see the track layout of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, including when it goes through the show building with the dark-ride type scenes.So I guess they will be done by 2013 unofficially?The Mine Train looks pretty awesomeA closer look at the Mine Train track layoutThe recent rockwork expansion at Little Mermaid is presentA look over the walls at Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Stationhttp://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/9472 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Inside the Magic has an update, including photos and a video...Preview: Inside the new Dumbo ride big top where Walt Disney World replaces long lines with pagers, interactive gameshttp://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/06/preview-inside-the-new-dumbo-ride-big-top-where-walt-disney-world-replaces-long-lines-with-pagers-interactive-games/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks for the link and photos relating to the Fantasyland model.We checked this out on our last visit.I never heard the rumor about the Humphrey the Bear quick serve.Another thing I haven't heard much about is what exactly is going in to that tent attached to the Double Dumbo. They say it's an interactive queue, but look how big it is on the drawing (it's marked with a "G") :The model also shows that the building behind the tent is huge. Much bigger than they need for a queue. I think there is something else planned for this building, but I haven't heard what.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The model also shows that the building behind the tent is huge. Not sure what the building you're referring to is, but the expansion will require many additional CMs and those CMs will need a "Cast Services" building to support them. Could that be what that building is? mouseketab.....Carol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Not sure what the building you're referring to is, but the expansion will require many additional CMs and those CMs will need a "Cast Services" building to support them. Could that be what that building is?Lou- you can see the building that I was talking about in the bottom right corner of this photo:It is huge.There's a new entry on the official Disney Blog from today that reveals this will be an interactive queue the likes of which we have never seen before. It looks like it is going to be a huge indoor playground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 In fact they just issued a response if a guest asks a CM about the interactive queue.If they ask, seeing that it's open, can we experience it now?CMs will answer as follows."The big top tent for Dumbo the Flying Elephant will be opening in July. We are periodically play-testing elements of the interactive play area, but I'm unable to share if any testing is taking place today." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 In fact they just issued a response if a guest asks a CM about the interactive queue.If they ask, seeing that it's open, can we experience it now?CMs will answer as follows."The big top tent for Dumbo the Flying Elephant will be opening in July. We are periodically play-testing elements of the interactive play area, but I'm unable to share if any testing is taking place today."Very interesting.That sounds like soft openings are about to start.Here's a link to the Disney Blog entry from today: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/sneak-peek-kids-will-star-in-the-show-at-the-big-top-tent-at-dumbo-the-flying-elephant/TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 From the Disney Parks blog... Sneak Peek: Kids Will Star in the Show at the Big Top Tent at Dumbo The Flying Elephantposted on June 4th, 2012 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media ManagerWalt Disney Imagineering just shared new details with the Disney Parks Blog about the new interactive queue area that will open at the big top tent at Dumbo the Flying Elephant in New Fantasyland this July.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrc1kSl_05sThis innovative queue area will completely redefine what it means for guests to prepare for a Disney attraction. Here’s how it will work: Guests arrive at Dumbo’s big top and receive a circus ticket pager that virtually holds their place and notifies them when it’s their turn to board the attraction. Kids (and kids of all ages) can then become part of the show inside the tent by enjoying circus-themed play experiences, while Dumbo flies high above.Here are some photos of what you can expect!\ For more New Fantasyland updates, see the posts below: All in the Details: Introducing Prince Eric’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Park All in the Details: A Peek Inside Belle’s Library in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom ParkNew Fantasyland Model Goes on Display at One Man’s Dream May 16 at Disney’s Hollywood Studioshttp://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/sneak-peek-kids-will-star-in-the-show-at-the-big-top-tent-at-dumbo-the-flying-elephant/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Looking forward to some fiend reviews of this when it opens! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I just watched that Dumbo video.All I have to say about that is the idiot imagineers who designed this obviously have never been to a Chuck E. Cheese.The video looks great with a few kids playing around in there.But that place is going to be a mad house when it is full of kids.It also reminds me of the playgrounds that McDonalds restaurants used to have. Around here, most of them have been removed. They were too crowded and not safe.When my kids were that size, I would not want them running around a room with a bunch of strangers in it where I couldn't see them at all times. This playground looks like it will be very hard to keep an eye on your kids.My early opinion is that it looks very cool, but this is going to end up being a source of problems.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 All I have to say about that is the idiot imagineers who designed this obviously have never been to a Chuck E. Cheese.How many times do I have to tell you people that the Disney Imagineers should be called the Imagineneerless.The best and the brightest engineers are not working at Disney.Any half witted engineer knows that Disney is not a good company to work for.They don't pay what engineers can make elsewhere. They don't use the best and latest in engineering tools, and their management style is ridiculous.The engineers that end up there, and stay there, are the awestruck, mostly younger, engineers that think Disney is a leader in technology.How do you know this Lou?At the height of my career, here comes a bragging part, I was one of the brightest and the best at what I did and I did get an interview. That's when I found out how advanced Disney really is, not very.When I got called for another interview, I told them thanks, but no thanks. I think I'll retire and drive a bus instead.Everyone goes gaga at the animatronics at WDW, but the robotics engineering being done in high volume factories world wide makes the DIsney stuff look like toys. That's because that's what they really are, toys. mouseketab.....Carol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 From the Disney Parks blog... All in The Details: Tinkering in Maurice’s Cottage at New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Parkposted on June 12th, 2012by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media ManagerWe’re back this week with another inside look at an attraction that’s coming to New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park.This time, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has shared a glimpse inside Maurice’s Cottage, which is the room that welcomes guests to the Enchanted Tales With Belle meet-and-greet experience. Here, guests can explore the tinkerer’s humble cottage and workshop. According to our WDI friends, a few of Maurice’s unique inventions even decorate the place!What do you think? Which “Beauty and The Beast” experience are you looking forward to most when New Fantasyland opens this holiday season: Enchanted Tales With Belle, the Be Our Guest Restaurant, or Gaston’s Tavern?*Many of you asked, in the comments section of last week’s post, about openings. Here’s the most updated info we have at this time:July 2012: Both sides of Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Dumbo’s big top tent queue, and Casey Jr. kids’ water-play areaHolidays 2012: Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Gaston’s Tavern, and Ariel’s Grotto.2013: Princess Fairytale Hall (meet-and-greet area)2014: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attractionKeep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and follow @WaltDisneyWorld on Twitter for the latest on the New Fantasyland expansion. While you’re on Twitter, join in the conversation by using the hashtag #NewFantasyland.Look below for more “All in the Details” from Walt Disney Imagineering:All in the Details: The View from Belle’s Village in Magic Kingdom ParkAll in the Details: Introducing Prince Eric’s Castle at Magic Kingdom ParkAll in the Details: A Peek Inside Belle’s Library in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Parkhttp://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/all-in-the-details-tinkering-in-maurices-cottage-at-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 The walls around the second dumbo and Casey Junior are down today.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-double-dumbo-fantasyland-20120615,0,1839636.story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Someone there needs to take better pictures for us. Even I can take a blurry picture that shows nothing. We need more detail.Pretty pretty please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Word from the Mouse is that the construction walls have been "adjusted to reveal" Dumbo #2 but it is not yet opened to guests.More testing may be taking place in preparation for the official opening, currently scheduled to occur "by July."Keep your ears and eyes open if you're there, as this can sometimes mean sporadic soft openings if you're in the right place at the right time!And if anyone can snag any photos to share, we'd love to see them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 From the Disney Parks blog... All in the Details: Building a Grotto Under the Sea in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Parkposted on June 19th, 2012 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media ManagerWe’re back this week with more photos of an attraction that’s coming soon to New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park – and something tells me that fans of Disney history are really going to like this one!This time, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has given us an up-close look at the detailed queue that will lead guests into the Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction.Let’s look at how WDI really used detail here to set the attraction’s tone and tell a story: The queue starts out by winding guests through the remains of an old shipwreck. The wood is faded from the sun, balustrades are missing, and the wreckage is dotted with starfish and algae.Further along, guests will find themselves enveloped by the towering rocks on which the ship perished, with the path leading into caves under Prince Eric’s seaside castle.Examining the surrounding rocks up close, it looks like the wooden ship wasn’t the only watercraft to meet its end in this area.What do you think? Which attraction should we feature right here next week?Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and follow @WaltDisneyWorld on Twitter for the latest on the New Fantasyland expansion. While you’re on Twitter, join in the conversation by using the hashtag #NewFantasyland.Check out more posts in the “All in the Details” series from Walt Disney Imagineering:All in The Details: Tinkering in Maurice’s Cottage at New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom ParkAll in the Details: The View from Belle’s Village in Magic Kingdom ParkAll in the Details: Introducing Prince Eric’s Castle at Magic Kingdom ParkAll in the Details: A Peek Inside Belle’s Library in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Parkhttp://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/all-in-the-details-building-a-grotto-under-the-sea-in-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 So, is this thing I circled supposed to be a sub from the 20,000 Leagues ride? :TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 That's the first thing I thought when I saw it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 That was my guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 possibly!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 That's what it looked like to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I guess that looks as much like the Nautalis as this does:(Look over to the right, just above the doorway)TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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