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Disney Pic of the Week: Dumbo

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I do not usually partake of the Fantasyland rides. Even when my kids were little, I let Mom do those rides. So, when this topic was proposed by Lisa, I sighed and had every intention of riding Dumbo the Flying Elephant on my very next trip. You know how it goes at Walt Disney World? … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Dumbo"
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Disney Hodgepodge Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Today’s article contains another collection of unrelated odds and ends. Enjoy. So You Want to be an Imagineer Over the years, I have received a number of letters from readers asking me for advice on how to become an Imagineer. First, I am not, nor have I ever been an Imagineer. Therefore, I cannot share … Continue reading "Disney Hodgepodge Two"
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Wide Angle Lens Love

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I’m a Canon girl. I bought my first Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera when I was 16 years old at Levine’s in Boston, MA. I remember the day rather well (a miracle for me). My heart was set on the Canon Rebel S because (remember I was 16) it was endorsed by Andre Agassi and … Continue reading "Wide Angle Lens Love"
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An Afternoon at Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland Area

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Vickie and I enjoyed a warm Florida summer afternoon in the Magic Kingdom. We checked out the new attractions in Fantasyland. Goofy (my favorite Disney character) has his own ride: The Barnstormer. At the bottom of the sign at the entrance to The Barnstormer (below Goofy’s picture) are swirls that might form an image of … Continue reading "An Afternoon at Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland Area"
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Media Gets Update on Fantasyland Expansion

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
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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Double Dumbo Now in Flight Testing

Posted on by AllEars
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests will blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus as the expansion of the New Fantasyland continues. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo is in … Continue reading "Double Dumbo Now in Flight Testing"
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Dumbo’s New Interactive Queue

Posted on by AllEars
Disney has slowly been revealing the new elements of Storybook Circus, part of the Fantasyland Expansion. One of the most talked about areas is the indoor interactive queue area that allows kids and families to wait out of the sun and also be self-entertained. This area is scheduled to open in July. Show Producer at … Continue reading "Dumbo’s New Interactive Queue"
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Fantasyland Expansion Continues – What’s Next for Dumbo

Posted on by AllEars
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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Disney in Washington, DC

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A couple of weeks ago I told you I was vacationing in Washington, DC. If you are like me, even when I am not at a Disney park, I notice Disney stuff everywhere. Raise your hand if you point out hidden Mickeys no where near a Disney attraction. Uh huh, just as I thought. Lots … Continue reading "Disney in Washington, DC"
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