Originally Posted By jmuboy I honestly think the "new" FL at WDW won't be announced at D23. I just don't think TDO is ready to commit to a budget yet. My snarky self has visions of WDI feverishly eliminating anything worth seeing or doing at the request of TDO. "Gives us the least possible that we can pass off as new". A blander more watered down new FL will be announced at the 2010 D23. A FL re-do that only Jay Rasulo could be proud of.
Originally Posted By Hista98 Actually the FL expansion was announced today and unfortunately its going to be as bland and tacky as you could imagine. Al lit is is charecter meet and greets!!
Originally Posted By MPierce I think everyone here is going to be pleasantly surpriswed when the complete plans for Fantasyland start making it's way around the internet.
Originally Posted By MPierce Here's the press release. <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Video-Walt-Disney-Parks-and-prnews-3609739770.html?x=0&.v=1&.pf=insurance&mod=pf-insurance" target="_blank">http://finance.yahoo.com/news/...nsurance</a>
Originally Posted By MPierce From the Orlando Sentinel. <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/orl-disney-world-new-fantasyland-plans-page,0,2321880.htmlpage" target="_blank">http://www.orlandosentinel.com...htmlpage</a>
Originally Posted By Hista98 I just read it, and like I said Meet n greet and a cloned attraction. If this is there way of fighting back harry Potter. Go Universal kick disney's ASS!!!! although I am curious as to why it won't open til 2013, that a long way off!!
Originally Posted By MPierce I think an almost totally redisgned FL with the addition of TLM, dueling Dumbos with it's circus area, new dining areas, as well as highly themed meet n' greet areas, is a far cry from what you are describing.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I totally agree with you MPierce, duckling. Sometimes a gosling sees what it wants to see instead of what's really there.
Originally Posted By kennect To me it is always amazing to see concept art and then find the finished product is exactly what the artwork looked like...There is so much detail here that it simply will be amazing to see this when finished...For all of the naysayer's they can say all they want...BUT I get the idea that this is the best redo of the WDW Fantasyland anyone could dream of...
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Tbh, I'm not sure how people could complain about these additions?? What more could they want? I mean its twice the size of old FL, TLM ride is coming, some amazing detailed areas that hasnt been done in that place in years. I dont see how anyone could see those pictures and not see the amazing showmanship that will go into these areas and take people into these worlds. Its not like that cheap princess character dress up like in FL in DL. This is an amazing step up! That said, I think it would go a long way and probably calm everyone down if they added one more original attraction to the land. Maybe a decent C or D ticket would seal the deal with people. And who knows, maybe that will come later with time, but again, this area looks amazing and it looks like the quality alone will at least match Harry Potter if nothing else. Plus it will be 3 years later. By then Harry Potter will be old news and people will go back to WDW to check out everything new with this land and attractions.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***ORDDU: Hello, Mr. X, duckling. Just had to come out of our nice, safe hiding place to respond to you!!***
Originally Posted By sjhym33 I think those who are a little disappointed are because they realise that the new land bascially expands all the meet and greets that are currently around (Mickeys Toontown Fair and Ariel) and puts them in new (albeit very pretty settings). The Little Mermaid is most definately a great addition to the park. I hope they decide to do it right and not cheap out like they did with Pooh. I agree with WorldofDisney. Another C or D attraction would really make a difference. Also something less girly might help. My teenage son will never step foot in the new more than once. It kind of reminds me of when the Disney Stores moved from a great variety of merchandise to just kids toys. Dont get me wrong. I am happy that Disney has decided to finally do something in Fantasyland, but I also hoped for a more varied plan.
Originally Posted By sjhym33 man...I need to not post without a second cup of coffee. Sorry for the poor spelling and grammer.
Originally Posted By Hista98 also i think a lot of people are disapointed with the presentation, like making birthday cards for auruoa doesn't seem like quality entertainment. i would rather see 4 cutitng edge rides. just the fact that all ther buidling is arts and craft stations seems like a let down. on the plus side fantasyland is now running a cute daycare service.
Originally Posted By hopemax I think a lot of people also suspect strongly, that this is going to be it for the MK for many years to come. Anytime someone wonders, "When are they going to add a new ride to the MK?" The response will be, "New Fantasyland was the big MK project." Plus it feels about 15 years too late. It shouldn't have taken 15-20 years for Little Mermaid and BatB to get something permanent and substantial in FL.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 i would rather see 4 cutitng edge rides.<< My main evidence that Disney fans are ignorant... 4 cutting edge rides is not only unfeasible but illogical in today's economic times.... You should be happy with what you are getting, especially in today's environment.
Originally Posted By leobloom >>4 cutting edge rides is not only unfeasible but illogical in today's economic times....>> Agreed, but another traditional dark ride would've done a lot to expand the appeal of this plan. After all it's been how many years since MK got a new headlining ride?
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 WDW is getting Little Mermaid right? IMO that is a headlining ride...
Originally Posted By leobloom I meant prior to that. *If* Mermaid lives up to the hype, then of course it will be a headlining ride.
