Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1143.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland is Unveiled</b></a> Video and pictures of the official announcement of the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland at a January 18th What's New/What's Next presentation featuring Imagineering's Eric Jacobson. [[poll:18]]
Originally Posted By frostysnowman These plans look great and it's about time Disney put some serious cash and imagination into the Magic Kingdom in Florida. Thank you to Universal and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for lighting a fire under the chairs of the complacent Imagineers!
Originally Posted By Doobie <<< Thank you to Universal and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter >>> I agree with that! Good competition can only be good for Disney.
Originally Posted By oc_dean I guess I'm one of the few who gave it a "1". There's just not much content here ... that makes it worthy for a westcoaster to consider another trip, just on this. As L.M. will come to DCA. Which leaves only the Mine Train as the "lure" to this project. And I bet it is no "E" ticket by any stretch ... but a good solid "C". Team Disney Orlando is not doing much to sway people west of the Mississippi to come back.
Originally Posted By Manfried I hope this is just the first in some new things at the parks for WDW. Hopefully they will look at doing some new things in other lands too.
Originally Posted By Disney_Freak429 If TLM wasn't coming I would still be disapointed. Even more now with SWSA closing because we would have one less dark ride. The new mine train coaster will be a nice addition but since it's projected opening is not until late 2013 or early 2014 it will be the last piece done. We are a long way off from this being complete & at times I can tell it will be an eye sore more than likely worse than what the walls are now. Exciteing sure but it's going to take a very long time to have the park back to normal.
Originally Posted By Britain I see this as a great way to get Fantasyland up to par -something desperately needed. Hopefully after this, there will be something added to the MK that really knocks it out of the park. ...you know, in 20 years or so.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I'm curious about the double Dumbo. Is it going to be two identical spinners? Seems odd to me, but it'll certainly help with capacity.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 On a scale from 1-10 I give it a 5. A nice addition to FL. Poor decision on the closing of Snow White. But honestly, is this the best that Disney can do? Really?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I'm curious about the double Dumbo. Is it going to be two identical spinners? Seems odd to me, but it'll certainly help with capacity.<<< Yep. Though, one would hope that they rip out the one in Adventureland to use as the second one.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Oh, but that wouldn't work at all, EPCOT Explorer, duckling. You see, the one in Adventureland has flying carpets on it--not elephants.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: Just ignore Ms. DUMBo witch, Uppercut Explorer, ducklin'. Most likely she'll go away...
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Witches, you never fail to amuse. Easy to do some refurb work to the main body of the spinner, after all...
Originally Posted By dshyates "Easy to do some refurb work to the main body of the spinner, after all..." Naw, after the budget cuts and "Disney Branding" we would just end up with big grey magic carpets with an elephant trunk nailed to the front. And big mouse ears.
Originally Posted By HauntedMansionFan Is it just me, or does the ENTIRE refurb seem geared toward the age 12 and under set? Is there ANY reason for adults to be looking forward to anything here, save (possibly) for the Little Mermaid?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I think the MK will look a whole lot nicer than it does now. Fantasyland has been a mess for years. They took out all the kinetics when the subs left and the Skyway was dismantled. They then removed some mature trees and planters. It became very ugly and loaded with concrete. This will change that. And I'm sure I'll enjoy both new attractions too. It just isn't a huge deal, no matter the spin.
