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Pete’s Silly Sideshow Coming to Fantasyland Expansion

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New character meet and greet called Pete's Silly Sideshow is coming to the Fantasyland expansion in the Magic Kingdom. This new character greeting area has two entrances: One line leads to Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star) and Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller), while the other line leads to The Great Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot) and The Amazing Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer).
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Media Gets Update on Fantasyland Expansion

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More than a dozen television stations and print publications got a peek recently behind the construction wall at Walt Disney World's Fantasyland. The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history will create approximately 1500 jobs and nearly double the size of Fantasyland. Since construction began in 2010, up to 700 construction jobs have been created, with an additional 800 operational jobs coming online over the next two years. "By nearly doubling the size of Fantasyland, we will be able to accommodate more guests, and grow our business," said Jim MacPhee, senior vice president of Walt Disney World Parks. "Just as importantly, this expansion will add more attractions and experiences, giving guests even more reasons to return."
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Fantasyland Expansion Continues – What’s Next for Dumbo

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As Fantasyland gears up for the next phase to open, the Disney Parks blog has shared some sneak peak photos for Storybook Circus. While a new Dumbo and re-themed Goofy’s Barnstormer has already opened, the next phase will include the 2nd Dumbo and the brand new interactive queue area! According to Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media … Continue reading "Fantasyland Expansion Continues – What’s Next for Dumbo"
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Imagineers Share More Details – Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland Expansion

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Imagineers Chris Kelly and Tim Warzecha discuss the three chandeliers they recently installed. The largest measures more than 12-feet-tall by 11 ½-feet wide, features 84 candles and more than 100 large crystals. By the way, the ballroom is just one of the wings the Be Our Guest Restaurant will feature. We can’t give all the … Continue reading "Imagineers Share More Details – Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland Expansion"
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Fantasyland Expansion – Behind the Wall with Imagineer Chris Beatty

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This blog contains 3 videos with Imagineer Chris Beatty – all talk about the Fantasyland Expansion. The first 2 videos are all about the themeing of the first section open, Storybook Circus. The last video is an overall update that Chris gave the Media. I had the opportunity to get a hard hat, behind the … Continue reading "Fantasyland Expansion – Behind the Wall with Imagineer Chris Beatty"
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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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