The New Fantasyland

(phase one, Feb 2012 - phase two, Fall 2012 - phase three 2013)

 

The first phase of the Fantasyland expansion, Storybook Circus, which includes Dumbo the flying elephant, Barnstormer, Fantasyland station, and Casey Jr Splash and Soak will be open in February. The park map is already showing this area.

Phase two which includes the Little Mermaid ride and the restaurant Be our Guest, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2012. The new Seven Dwarfs mine train ride will be open sometime in 2013.

Rumors are flying around that many of the princess area's have been cut from the project. Project X is now being discussed. If it has any truth we may see a Seven Dwarf's mine ride be built smack in between "Be Our Guest" and the "Little Mermaid" ride. Time will tell.

Princess greet area is now planned to be moved into the existing Snow white building, which in turn will be closed. Not a good a move, they should keep existing rides. The new seven dwarf mine train ride is on its way though. So that's good news.

Model of the new Fantasyland located in One Man's Dream at Disney Studios

 

Time Lapse of the Fantasyland construction

 

 

Latest Mine Train concept art 11-2011

 

LATEST - It's official !!! Seven Dwarf's mine train has the go ahead, plus other changes. 01/18/2011

The latest concept art which includes the Seven Dwarf's mine ride with the Toon town area being changed.

 

 

* Construction walls are up in Fantasyland 04-2010

* Murals added to construction walls 05-2010

*Tree from Pooh's playful spot playground moved 05-2010

*Land cleared behind walls 07-2010

*Tree's gone, mountain of dirt can be seen now 08-2010

*Disney expansion plans are changing 08-2010

*Latest construction image from www.wdwmagic.com 08-2010

*Major work being done, a large crane has appeared 09-2010

*Metal framework and concrete walls are in plain site now 10-2010

*More construction completed, more trees added 12-2010

*Building are starting to take shape, You can easily see them over the fence line 01-2011

*The Seven Dwarf's mine train and other changes are official 01-18-2011

*Beast's castle can been seen now 04-11-2010

*more walls within the old Fantasyland 05-2011

*Internal ride construction starts for the Little Mermaid 07/2011

*Tree's being removed from wall area 09/2011

*Toon Town tent buildings canvas coming off 10/2011

*Dumbo building taking shape 11/2011

*Mine Train dig and foundation work started 11/2011

*rock work painting coming along great 11/2011

*the new dumbo ride construction started 11/2011

*Castle Wall construction has started 11/2011

*some construction walls are being moved back 12/2011

*new Dumbo ride almost completed, old Dumbo moved 01/2012

* New Storybook Circus area of the new Fantasyland is now showing on the guest maps. 01/2012

*Dumbo's Storybook Circus opening late March 2012. 02/2012

*Storybook Circus section of the new Fantasyland is open 03/12/2012

*Mine Train construction can now be seen over the wall 03/28/2012

*Everything in the New Fantasyland is coming alive 04/20/2012

*The rest of Storybook Circus area will open in July 04/29/2012

 

Latest list for the new Fantasyland

Storybook Circus
The sound of the calliope will lead you to the brand new carousels of airborne pachyderms on Dumbo the Flying Elephant—now with 2 Dumbos! Before taking to the skies on this Fantasyland favorite, experience an array of fun-filled family games and interactive wonders for kids of all ages inside the Big Top.

Barnstormer
Hosted by the Great Goofini, this daredevil roller coaster, which twists and turns high above the Storybook Circus grounds, is getting a bright new look.

Casey Jr. Roundhouse
Adjacent to the Fantasyland Train Station is the Casey Jr. Roundhouse, a circus-themed immersive water play area that's fun for the little ones. They'll splish and splash as Casey Jr. billows off cool steam and water squirts from playful monkeys, elephants and camels.

Under the Sea: Journey of The Little Mermaid

Make a splash with Ariel as you take a voyage in a clamshell into a world of imagination under the sea. This attraction features her friends Sebastian and King Triton and, of course, music from the Walt Disney Pictures film.

Scuttle's Scavenger Hunt
While approaching Ariel's Grotto to meet The Little Mermaid, join Scuttle for this fun, interactive game! Search the seaside entrance way to find the seagull's treasures from the Human World, like a dinglehopper or a bulbous snarfblatt. Scuttle will be on hand to help with the hunt.

Enchanted Tales with Belle
In Maurice's workshop, a magical mirror is your doorway to a captivating storytelling experience. Transport to the Beast's library to meet Belle and Lumiere, and share in a lively, interactive re-telling of the "tale as old as time."

Be Our Guest Restaurant
Experience the elegant ballroom, gallery and mysterious West Wing of the Beast's castle. With seating for 550, this magnificent dining hall will offer great quick-service meals by day and full table-service dining in the evening. Nearby in Belle's Village, discover the rousing Gaston's Tavern and Bonjour!
Village Gifts

The Seven Dwarfs' Mine Train
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, off to work you go! Take a rollicking, musical ride through the Seven Dwarfs mine—where a million diamonds shine. This roller coaster features a first-of-its-kind train that responds to every twist and turn of the track . The journey will be accompanied by music from Walt Disney's animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Princess Fairytale Hall
Aurora, Cinderella and other Disney princesses, such as Tiana and Rapunzel, will greet guests in their new home, an elegant royal court on the site where Snow White’s Scary Adventures stands today.

 

 

The Chandelier of Be Our Guest Restaurant

 

Behind the Scenes of Be Our Guest

 

Behind the Scenes of the Little Mermaid

   

Virtual Ride on the Seven Dwarf's Mine Train

   

Seven Dwarf's Mine Train Design and Testing

Latest Storybook Circus art work

 

 

A few pictures I took (04-22-2011)

 

 

Latest Images and drawings (04-2011)

 

 

Scuttle's Scavenger Hunt

The ride system layout for Journey of the Little Mermaid

 

Latest Drawings (01-18-2011)

 

 

 

 

 

Old drawings below

New ride's, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Dumbo, something for Cinderella, a new restaurant based on Beauty and the Beast, and numerous shop's. (old drawing)

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Latest 3D Model (old drawing)

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Here are a few close-ups from the 3d model (old drawing)

(old drawing's)

Early version of the blueprints, many changes since this was released

 

 

Link to the Orlando Sentinel original article

Link to the Orlando Sentinel changes article

 

 

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