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Matt Paul made a visit to the Magic Kingdom a few days ago and has some photos of Fantasyland to share with us. While the larger construction projects for the Fantasyland Forest expansion have not begun, there is plenty going on in the area: Tree clearing behind Fantasyland is visible from the Walt Disney World Railroad

While the presentation about the Fantasyland Expansion during the D23 First Anniversary party did not allow photography of any kind, there were ten pieces of artwork on display at Ariel’s Grotto during the party, some new, some you may have seen before: The overall view, nothing new here Old concept art of Dumbo’s Circus area and the “Dueling Dumbos” The exterior of “Dreams Come True with Cinderella” Old concept art of “Under The Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid”. A new version of this artwork was shown during the presentation, however, photography was not allowed. The ride will use omnimover vehicles very much like those found at the Seas with Nemo and Friends Old concept art of “A Birthday Surprise [...]

“What’s New, What’s Next” – Walt Disney World Resort “What’s New, What’s Next” – Interviews “Celebrate Volunteers” Media Event Epcot “Can Do” Cavalcade “Disney’s Friends for Change” – Private Concert featuring Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas

The Spring 2010 issue of Disney Twenty-Three magazine features a huge article on the Fantasyland Forest expansion (as it is now being referred to according to the article), featuring some never before released details on the project. Here are just a few interesting notes from the article that should be arriving in members mailboxes any day now: -In early 2006, Walt Disney Imagineering’s Eric Jacobson, creative lead for the Walt Disney World portfolio, and members of WDI’s Blue Sky Studio, led by Jon Georges, began brainstorming new E-ticket-like attractions for the Magic Kingdom. Imagineering’s creative leaders quickly determined that a bold reimagining of Fantasyland would have a far greater and longer-lasting impact on the Magic Kingdom experience than any one [...]