Tag: Ariel’s Grotto

Disney Pic of the Week: Fantasyland

Posted on by AllEars
Do you remember where in the Magic Kingdom you could find Ariel before the New Fantasyland opened? In Ariel’s Grotto, of course. Located next to Pinocchio’s Village Haus, this meet and greet area opened in October 1996. This photo is from 2001. Ariel’s Grotto closed in April 2010 to make way for the new Fantasyland … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Fantasyland"
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More New Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Folks directed me to a few Hidden Mickeys I didn’t know about at Walt Disney World. Let us know what you think about these images. Some of them are hard to spot! Soon after you make the last right turn inside the entrance queue for Ariel’s Grotto in the New Fantasyland, on the lower part … Continue reading "More New Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys"
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Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo flies alongside. The playful pachyderm is joined in Storybook Circus by … Continue reading "Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park"
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Over the Bay

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Way over yonder in Disney’s California Adventure, a restaurant sits on columns above the man-made body of water, Paradise Bay and beside a pier, which coincidentally is named Paradise Pier. In this dining establishment you will find oceanic theming and princesses. Here at Ariel’s Grotto, guests select an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert from … Continue reading "Over the Bay"
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