LP Lotion: Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Update

Originally Posted By AutoPost

This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1192.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Update</b></a>
Video and pictures taken on May 16th of the Fantasyland construction progress plus a few other Magic Kingdom pictures.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

"I don't want the public to see the world they live in while they're in the Park. I want them to feel like they're in another world."

Seems like a kind of strange quote to have slapped on the side of a wall that looks a lot like what you would see in the normal world. I also think it's a little interesting that they're so upfront about their mantra of trying to block out the outside world while actually in the park; it kind of defeats the concept of keeping out the outside world. Also interesting that they decided to capitalize "park", especially since Walt certainly wasn't talking about any of the parks in WDW...

It's neat that there's still at least on CM in the park whose been there since 1971! Did the Destination D event say how many others there are around the resort? I would guess that it's more than just the one, but I doubt there are too many of them left these days.

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

I always find it odd when WDW uses quotes and stories from Disneyland and applies them as if they originated there. Such is going to be the case I suppose as long as Disney continues commoditizing its parks. I guess in this case the quote really does apply since the Magic Kingdom is about as far away from the "real world" as as can be.

On another note it's very interesting to compare the construction techniques in Florida at MK compared to California at DCA. There seems to be a lot more metal reinforcement on some of the smaller structures in the FL expansion than what I've seen in Carsland and in Paradise Garden.

 

Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

thanks for the update!

 

Originally Posted By Disneymom443

I wonder how much of the rock work will be done by Oct.?

Thanks for sharring your pictures.

 

Originally Posted By macnak81

Any speculation as to why they are removing the Fantasyland skyway station? More stroller parking, food or drink? finally a new entrance to a lost world or mtn behind small world? Would make a nice back drop to the new fantasy land.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORDDU: The skyway station building is termite infested and has been condemned, according to a cast member we spoke with. Also they intend to replace that area with restrooms so that they can do away with the other restrooms behind the Peter Pan attraction, while expanding Pan's queue line.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>>There seems to be a lot more metal reinforcement on some of the smaller structures in the FL expansion than what I've seen in Carsland and in Paradise Garden.<<

Florida building codes are different because of hurricanes. Ever seen the unbelievable structures holding the false fronts up at the back lot at DHS? It would almost be cheaper to build real buildings.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

I don't mind the use of Walt's quotes in Florida-- he did work on the initial layout of the property, and it can be assumed that his philosophy was applied during the planning stages.

I do NOT like photoshopped images of Walt in other parks, however. Collage style is sort of OK, but Walt strolling through the MK, not at all. It would be like a picture of Walt shaking hands with Miley Cyrus...

 

Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1

For God's sake don't give them any ideas!!!

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

>>>Any speculation as to why they are removing the Fantasyland skyway station? More stroller parking, food or drink? finally a new entrance to a lost world or mtn behind small world? Would make a nice back drop to the new fantasy land.<<<

It'll be a new restroom facility. I just hope they theme it well.

 

Originally Posted By 3disneylocations

Looking like it's starting to take shape... It also looks like every part of the MK is under construction. Think I'll wait until the dust settles before going back.

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

They have walls up, anything else?