Storybook Circus Fantasyland Expansion Soft Opens Today

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The much anticipated first phase of the Fantasyland Expansion began soft openings today in the Magic Kingdom. Phase I consists of the brand new Dumbo, the rethemed Goofy’s Barnstormer into the Great Goofini, and the reopening of the Fantasyland Train Station! Soft openings mean the attractions have not officially opened and may be open or … Continue reading "Storybook Circus Fantasyland Expansion Soft Opens Today"
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Dumbo Adorns the Disney Fantasy Stern

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It’s not every day that you see a flying elephant! But that’s exactly the scene that played out at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany the other week when the beloved Disney character Dumbo was placed on the stern of the Disney Fantasy. This is another construction milestone in preparation of the Disney Fantasy’s maiden … Continue reading "Dumbo Adorns the Disney Fantasy Stern"
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Step Back in Time to 1971

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This entry of Step Back in time is courtesy of AllEars reader Steve Gorman who sent photos of his 1971 visit to the Magic Kingdom. ” I am getting ready to leave for another Christmas Disney trip and this will put me at the 45th time I have visited Disney. I guess I was hooked … Continue reading "Step Back in Time to 1971"
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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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The Walt Disney Family Museum May 2011 Events Calendar

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Join us for Dumbo-themed screenings, classes, activities and fun! Plus a Salute to Walt Disney Studios during World War II SCREENINGS + DISCUSSIONS FILM OF THE MONTH – May 1-May 31 Dumbo (1941) 1:00pm and 4:00pm daily, Theater (except Tuesdays and May 21 + 22) Tickets available online at www.waltdisney.org May 21 – World War … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Family Museum May 2011 Events Calendar"
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Dumbo’s Perspective of Fantasyland

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Hey you out there! This is Timothy Mouse, Dumbo’s best bud. We know you folks love to take pictures when you visit us so we got some help from a photographer. Lisa tooks some photos while flying high aboard Dumbo so you can see what Dumbo sees everytime he takes flight in Fantasyland. I’ll let … Continue reading "Dumbo’s Perspective of Fantasyland"
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Disneyland Circa 1973

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You never know what you will find on the internet on any given day. Sometimes you get pleasantly surprised. I recently stumbled upon Loren Javier’s online photos. Hidden among what has to be thousands of Disney photos, are some pictures from times gone by at the Disney Parks. When I contacted Loren to ask his … Continue reading "Disneyland Circa 1973"
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Timothy Mouse

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Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200 VR, 1/3200s shutter, f7.1, ISO 800 Timothy Mouse sits way up high on the Dumbo ride in the Magic Kingdom, ready to lead the parade of flying elephants.
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Baby Mine

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Catch Dumbo in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland as he soars through the air with Guests along for the ride. This portion of the park will change and expand to include 2 Dumbo rides so you won’t have to wait as long unless of course you’re going to ride them both. Canon EOS 30D, Canon 75-300mm … Continue reading "Baby Mine"
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