Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I meant prior to that. *If* Mermaid lives up to the hype, then of course it will be a headlining ride.<< I am so crossing my fingers on that one.... It has potential...
Originally Posted By retlawfan It looked pretty good at the D23 presentation. The birthday cards thing wasn't too exciting, but there will also be other surprises in the areas that will make it a better show(fairy god mothers that appear and other magic). Also, just having these characters in there own settings will be nice. I like the idea of the Dumbo area, but with the heavy use, I think it will become a disappointment if it's not refurbished more regularly than attractions are now (like TSMM handles are already falling apart due to heavy use).
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Okj now that I have all the info., sorry I made a commet before I recived all the facts. I thinks it's a big improvment and I'm looking forward to see how it all comes toghter.
Originally Posted By magic0214 Again, I think this will be a great addition to the park, Hista98, I dont see how you can be so negitive on an expansion. Would you rather have nothing new? I am looking forward to eveything, and I would like a nice C or D ticket, but you take what you get. The Little Mermaid and Gaston's Tavern/Be Our Guest stuff is so exciting. If you dont see how big this is, then you must be needing glasses
Originally Posted By FerretAfros My problem with it is the size of it. If they decided to just build the Little Mermaid attraction and the BATB restuarant, I would be happy, as it leaves more room for future attractions. As the plans stand, they are using a ton of centrally located (ie difficult to reuse as something else later) space for things that come down to much ado about nothing. That makes it very difficult to do anything if they decide in another 30 to expand Fantasyland. They are using all the space that the park really has for this stuff, and filling it with junk. I would rather they scale back the plans to just the quality stuff that will still be operating and wortwhile in 10 years, and leave everything else on the drawing boards.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << That makes it very difficult to do anything if they decide in another 30 to expand Fantasyland. They are using all the space that the park really has for this stuff, and filling it with junk. >> There is actually still quite a bit of room left, even with the new expansion, between the north and northwest portions of Fantasyland and the WDWRR tracks. There has always been a lot of room back there, even when 20K Leagues was taking up a plot. This redo essentially covers the old 20K footprint, Tooontown Fair, and a little bit of new expansion in the norther part of FL. It's not significantly different than the old FL with 20K, though.
Originally Posted By Britain Though princesses aren't my thing, I told my wife about this news, and she got all excited about it. For a lot of girls, visiting the princesses in their home is a whole lot cooler than visiting Mickey in his, and cooler than going on a ride. Again, that's not me, but there are people out there who want that sort of thing. This is Disney's response to Harry Potter as counter-programming. Like releasing Honey I Shrunk the Kids on the same day Batman opened in '89. Batman cleaned up, but Honey made big bucks too for all the families who felt that Batman was too much for their little ones. Disney's essentially saying, "Little girls, you want to come here." And that's a really smart move.
Originally Posted By Hista98 For a lot of girls, visiting the princesses in their home is a whole lot cooler than visiting Mickey in his, and cooler than going on a ride. and what about the boys??? and older kids who don't like princesses. they might as well put a sign out front that says if you are a boy of any age or a girl 13 years or older don't bother with htis land.
Originally Posted By MPierce I'm looking forward to just enjoying the aesthetics of FL. Disney is all about feelings, it's never been about the rides. They are just a sideline. Does anybody here get that warm, and cozy feeling when you walk down Main Street USA? Now do you get it because you are excited to death because you are going to ride a MS vehicle (that is if they're out)? That's what this make-over is designed to do for Fantasyland. It's going to make the vast majority of folks very happy. That is, as long as it is done right.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I agree with you MPierce! I do get a warm/fuzzy/excited feeling walking down the middle of Main st. USA!! I'll even enjoy making Aurora a birthday card, why not? We all grew up with the Princess's, I'll be fun! If it's not for you pass to something else, it's good to have choices!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo What is nice is that this is actually in some ways more impressive than the Disneyland redo of Fantasyland in 1982. The only totally new attraction was actually Pinnochio, the rest were refurbs. I think this is a fantastic move, and while it is not my personal cup of tea, it is one that I think is smart. Part of my dislike of the MK is the lack of detail that DL/DLP has, and it is no more apparant than Fantasyland. This now finally redresses that issue and is a huge step forward for the park and the resort. Although I would love something more masculine, this makes a lot of sense. I look forward to seeing the finished product.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I mentioned in another thread to help balance Fantasyland's appeal, when building Pixie Hollow, why not add Captain Hook's pirate ship and Skull Rock like used to be at Disneyland. Last time I looked (judging by all of the Hook costumes at the Disney Stores), Peter Pan is still a viable franchise for BOTH boys and girls!
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad Brotherdave that is a great idea. Peter pan is alive and well in the minds in the minds of Disney guests. The Peter Pan ride consistently has long lines when we are there and the last time we were there Pixie Hollow had a 90 minute wait in the mornings on multiple days. I think this is also why so many meet and greets are in the redo. MPierce you are absolutely right. It is the fantasy immersion that we love. This redo looks like a sort of retheming. I think it will greatly increase the illusion of being in a fantasy world. This is much better than just changing out a ride.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 and the one other huge difference in Fantasyland - it appears the Poo Playground will be loaded up and trashed - that alone worth an announcement
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 vbdad doesn't like pooh's playground, I didn't know that. Party time for you!
Originally Posted By Spyderman yea but instead of Pooh's playground your going to get a giant Princess meet and greet playground
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 yea but instead of Pooh's playground your going to get a giant Princess meet and greet playground << And a 100 million dollar Little Mermaid Ride, and a sit down AA show B&B restaurant, and double the Dumbo for little kids who love it...
Originally Posted By kennect Just to ask the question...When was the last time that Fantasyland was geared toward's little boy's or girl's??? The new plans do indeed plan for some very specific attractions regarding the princesses but you would be foolish not to expect such for any new expansion on a level such as this...For me Fantasyland plays to a child at heart of any sex or age...And I also feels it plays very heavily into a very family friendly atmoshpere that tries to transcend age as a factor...If this is built as what we have been shown I think this will be incredible for not only FL. but also as an example for all of the other parks....
Originally Posted By kennect OK, it just hit me why I like this expansion plan so very much...I didn't relaize but knew still that the MK really got shorted on the Fantasyland section...It always seemed like a strip mall version to DL but was never updated properly...Well know it is going to be and I am very happy...
