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An Aerial Look at New Fantasyland – March 2012

An Aerial Look at New Fantasyland – March 2012

Courtesy of Scott Keating and scottkeating.net, we once again have some fantastic aerial photos of Fantasyland to share with you: The base of the old Dumbo is still lingering, guess it isn’t that easy to completely remove… A lot going on here: The bridge that will serve as the entrance to the Be Our Guest Restaurant is nearing completion, the Mermaid queue entrance is out from behind scaffolding and appears mostly complete with the exception of pavement, and we can now make out a distinguishable footprint for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train Another angle shows that Gaston’s Tavern is far behind the other buildings in the village We can now see where the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station is going [...]

Mar 29, 2012     5 Comments
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Fantasyland Character Shuffle Moves Rapunzel Out and Merida In

Fantasyland Character Shuffle Moves Rapunzel Out and Merida In

As announced on the Disney Parks Blog earlier today, Merida from Disney-PIXAR’s Brave is going to be taking over Rapunzel’s current home in Fairytale Gardens in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. Merida’s Fairytale Garden meet and greet will be a a setting inspired by her Scottish Highlands home, where young guests will be invited to engage in archery lessons and other activities until it’s their turn to meet her. Joining Merida will be the three bear cubs from the film, who will no doubt be up to plenty of mischief. To prepare for Merida’s arrival, Rapunzel will be moving from Fairytale Garden April 15, to a new spot at the outskirts of Adventureland where she will continue to do meet and greets, [...]

Mar 29, 2012     1 Comment
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VIDEO: Incredible In-Depth Look at “Dumbo The Flying Elephant” Day & Night

VIDEO: Incredible In-Depth Look at “Dumbo The Flying Elephant” Day & Night

WDWNT Reporter John Corigliano shot and edited a fantastic in-depth look at Dumbo the Flying Elephant in the Storybook Circus of New Fantasyland. This video is a must watch if you have yet to experience the new addition:

Mar 28, 2012     3 Comments
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John Corigliano’s 3/23-25/12 WDW Photo Report

John Corigliano’s 3/23-25/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter John Corigliano visited the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: MORE CIRCUS PHOTOS! Can’t get enough of these shirts New character shirts The back On to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here’s another look at the Brave exhibit at Magic of Disney Animation Monsters University billboard Wreck-It Ralph poster The remodeled Storyroom Still no Narnia replacement… and I’m fine with that… Only 90 minutes… Splash fountain is being refurbished Cars meet and greet has had short lines recently Phineas and Ferb has long lines all the time The Art of Animation sign is in place along the road Both hands on the wheel John… Habit Heroes [...]

Mar 27, 2012     1 Comment
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Adam Roth’s 3/23/12 WDW Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 3/23/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Magic Kingdom on Friday and has a TON of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Flower and Garden Festival in bloom at Epcot IF ONLY WE HAD XPASS!!!! Queue modifications are done… it’s a completely different queue experience now… Peacock Cool graphics on the Epcot tip board Enjoy Kim Possible while it lasts Habit Heroes and the VISION House now on the list inside Innoventions East Habit Heroes is still closed I’m offended… Work continues on the VISION House Habit Heroes now has a sign on the entry wall Goodbye VISION House will be added soon as it opens in April Phineas and Ferb [...]

Mar 26, 2012     6 Comments
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Day or Night, Storybook Circus Illuminates the Magic Kingdom

Day or Night, Storybook Circus Illuminates the Magic Kingdom

Disney released some b-roll of the Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland today, offering a wonderful, high definition look at this recent addition to the Magic Kingdom:

Mar 20, 2012     2 Comments
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Adam Roth’s 3/17/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 3/17/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Adam roth visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday evening and has some great nighttime photos to share with us from his trip: The Storybook Circus tents are completely empty A look towards Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid Dumbo… AT NIGHT! Barnstormer… AT NIGHT! The LED lighting makes Dumbo look glorious at night The popcorn lights around the attraction also look great You DO need a Magic Feather The eerie blue light in the Train Station is weird… The screen based signage doesn’t blend well at night Props from various Goofy shorts are in the loading area Some others tie-into the posters and stunts outside Goodnight Magic Kingdom

Mar 20, 2012     4 Comments
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Robert Ashburn’s 3/13/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Robert Ashburn’s 3/13/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Here’s a quick photo update from around the Magic Kingdom from a few days ago, courtesy of Reporter Robert Ashburn: Grand Floridian DVC construction continues Another new poster up at Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Work continues on the Bakery facade Storybook Circus has some great lighting at night The blue light is a little strange… did Aliens arrive at the station? The rocket has lighting to go along with the smoke Someone got a new profile pic… Another new poster popped up at the station Dumbo looks fantastic at night! Color changing LED lighting under the water really adds a whole new element at night Just a friendly reminder… OR ELSE! Guests playing Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom OK, [...]

Mar 18, 2012     2 Comments
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More Photos of Storybook Circus with Construction Walls Down!

More Photos of Storybook Circus with Construction Walls Down!

Well, everyone enjoyed the photos we shared yesterday so much that WDWNT reader Jessica Walker decided to take another pass at Storybook Circus from the Walt Disney World Railroad, and there was plenty more to see: Most of the Fantasyland Station is now visible Plenty of construction going on inside the building though Still a little more work to be done But the workers are excited to near completion! Cool vest! Even cooler vest! Oh Goofy! If you like behind the props in the queue, you can see the red Barnstormer plane vehicle This queue is much improved They were fixing the smoking rocket Some final touches being added We can see the front of the train! From the other [...]

Mar 10, 2012     3 Comments
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Carl Rishi’s Walt Disney World Photo Report

Carl Rishi’s Walt Disney World Photo Report

WDWNT reader Carl Rishi was nice enough to offer some of his photos from his latest trip for us to share, so let’s take a look: This banner was up for One More Disney Day A look at the times guide The free button Special cake pops available They have cupcakes with the stained glass artwork featured in The Magic, The Memories, and You! romance segment Looking good Prince Eric’s castle is looking great The Muppets Star Wars toys are now available St. Patrick’s Day Mickey plush Easter Duffy Flower and Garden topiaries were up already

Mar 7, 2012     1 Comment
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