Originally Posted By MPierce >> I don't know how reliable this source is, but maybe Fantasyland might be gaining it's soul back? <a href="http://screamscape.com/html/wd...gdom.htm" target="_blank">http://screamscape.com/html/wd...gdom.htm</a> "(7/9/09) According to the rumor mill the proposal to finally remodel Fantasyland is getting very close to getting final approval. To hear one person describe it, it is no longer a matter of “If” but has moved into the realm of “How big?” Either way the long overdue circus tent style banners are on the way out to be replaced with a more fitting looking village theme, probably more in line with what they have at Disneyland." There's more on that link, just didn't want to fit it all. << yoyoflip93 according to LeeMac there are a lot of things on the table right now, but no firm approvals to implement anything.
Originally Posted By yoyoflip93 Well, I hope Disney still has a heart and approves it,Fantasyland at MK is a very weak area theming wise.
Originally Posted By sjhym33 <a href="http://www.screamscape.com/html/wdw_-_magic_kingdom.htm" target="_blank">http://www.screamscape.com/htm...gdom.htm</a> try this one. If it doesn't work you can go to Screamscape.com and then News and rumors. You will see the MK Fantasyland Rehab topic to click on there.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Thank you that worked. So if this all becomes true I think that it will be a much needed improvment. If they can even widen the walkway that would be a start. the new attractions would be a big improvment. then again I would love to see Mr. toads Wild ride come back. We all know that will not happen. But its a start.Maybe the taking down of the skyway is a start of new things to come.
Originally Posted By tonyanton IMO, taking out the skyway affected WDW's FL more than even DL...I always thought the skyway in WDW visually tied a rather spread-out land well. FL, between the demise of the skyway and the lagoon became even more incoherent.
Originally Posted By disney pete I am really sorry to hear this about the MK ,it's not the first i have heard of it my sister and some of my friends who are first timers to the world and whom i thought would have loved the place came back with it's ok but we don't know what all the fuss was about it's not as great as you have made out,and then there is people who have been returning guests and have said that MK is losing it's appeal,we are thinking of going to WDW in october but things like this are making me think twice.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Go to California instead Pete (or Paris), much better than the MK, that is almost definate.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Go to California instead Pete (or Paris), much better than the MK, that is almost definate.>> That would be a HUGE mistake. Sure, the MK has its faults. But what would you prefer for your "other park"? California Adventure or Epcot and Animal Kingdom? Whatever faults the MK has, the vast superiority of the additional gates at WDW more than makes up for it.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Big difference is that Pete has never tried the others. He has tried WDW.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Well, if you were going STRICTLY for the MK style park I would agree. But as much as I love Disneyland, and I go there every few years (and I actually LIKE California Adventure); I always find myself missing Epcot when I'm there. The Disney park experience just isn't the same without the Showcase and Illuminations in the evening.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Funny though, the restaurants, drinks and international cultures of DLP means actually, Epcot, while great, feels more fake when DLP has the real deal. However, I agree, Illuminations is great, but Remember at DL was even better. Shame that is no longer on.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip DLP could well provide the experience I miss at Disneyland. Unfortunately it is out of my budget.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo But when Pete lives in the UK and has never been the few hundred miles to DLP, I find it important to remind the Brits that DLP has much to offer.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<My sole job Bobbelee is to ride in the chariot standing behind Spirit holding a golden crown just inches above his head while whispering this warning. "All glory is fleeting".>> Would you please do a better job of polishing? The crown is looking a little smudged ...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Come on MPierce, you are better than that, you know Spirit is only using you.>> Using him?!! For what? Comic relief. <<I hope he'll be rewarded for his good deed (the pin trading) and he'll come back from this trip a Refreshed Spirit who is convinced WDW still has lots of Soul.>> I don't think he'll be a refreshed Spirit because he's been a victim of crime back home (someone did a smash and grab on his Benz without grabbing anything ... must have gotten scared unless Homeland Security or some pissed off Disney exec decided to put a tracking device on the Spirit's wheels!) And also because he hasn't gotten more than six hours of sleep any night here (10 hours of Spirited Slumber are required at WDW. But there certainly is plenty of soul here ... but the MK has also lost oodles of it. I am totally wiped though ... I've done two commando like days at Disney and one at SW this week (the joys of family and friends visiting!) I also would have liked to have spent more time at Aquatica (it's at capacity every day about 90 minutes after opening), made it over to Tampa to check out BGT or gone over to the Cape tonight (not going to with the weather looking iffy and having plans tonight!) I am so tired, what were we talking about?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Spirits idea of a reward is if the little girl had bought him dinner.>> I tried, I tried ... but many folks have been buying the Spirit lots of great food ... best so far: Sanaa at DAK DVC (give them six months and it'll suck because it is amazing now) and Shark Water Grill at Sea World (one of the best Orlando theme park restaurants ... imagine Coral Reef with much fewer brats, much larger portions and great drinks and desserts) ... honorble mention goes to Fultons's, Portobello, and Raglan Road (funny how they are all at WDW, but not run by it). Worst meal? ... thankfully, there really hasn't been a bad one. Even the chicken ceasar salad at Crossroads McD's was very good! Biggest non-regret: that twice I decided against eating at Brown Derby due to their absurd DDP pricepoints.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<LOL- I wasn't the one to buy the stick I just had to put up with it all night >> You are just soooo jealous because I am soooo cooler than you! And please remember that it was my 'toy' that managed to get us off Piartes after spending 10 minutes looking at a drunken Jack Sparrow repeating himself over and over again ...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I don't know how reliable this source is, but maybe Fantasyland might be gaining it's soul back? <a href="http://screamscape.com/html/wd...gdom.htm" target="_blank">http://screamscape.com/html/wd...gdom.htm</a> "(7/9/09) According to the rumor mill the proposal to finally remodel Fantasyland is getting very close to getting final approval. To hear one person describe it, it is no longer a matter of “If” but has moved into the realm of “How big?” Either way the long overdue circus tent style banners are on the way out to be replaced with a more fitting looking village theme, probably more in line with what they have at Disneyland.">> It's true ... to some extent. But also likely greatly exaggerated. There are no evil Godless Commies ordering Disney to put quality into The Timeshare Kingdom of the World (although I admit, I do want to stay at BLT after seeing it!) There is a $500 million project for a redo for Fantasyland. I'd gush like MPierce when he sees Sarah Palin on TV if they spent half of it at this point!
