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New Fantasyland Openings Announced!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney announced a clearer timeline for when the next major openings of the New Fantasyland will occur. The second phase of Dumbo the Flying Elephant will open in July 2012. Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Gaston’s Tavern, and Ariel’s Grotto will open in time for the holidays. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train won't open until 2014.
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Minotaurs coming to Fantasyland Expansion

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This minotaur, a mythological figure that is a combination man and bull, was recently installed at the Be Our Guest Restaurant, part of the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom Park. Two of these sculptures will welcome guests at the front entrance of the restaurant. Their design was inspired by animated footage from the “Beauty and … Continue reading "Minotaurs coming to Fantasyland Expansion"
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First Look: Walt Disney Imagineers Offer a Taste of the Be Our Guest Restaurant

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“Be our guest! Be our guest! Put our service to the test!” Or so the song goes. Who doesn’t love this playful scene from “Beauty and The Beast,” in which the enchanted staff welcomes Belle to the castle in grand style? And speaking of “style,” Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has been busy recreating the castle’s … Continue reading "First Look: Walt Disney Imagineers Offer a Taste of the Be Our Guest Restaurant"
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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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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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