Disney Fantasyland Update...

Things are moving at a brisk pace at for the opening of the the new Fantasyland Forest at Disney's Magic Kingdom and today's update has a few pics from the new area as well as a nice little helicopter aerial photo of the area since it is so near to completion. Remember the grand opening date set by Disney is December the 6th, which is just in time for the holiday madness!!  Sneak preview and un-announced ride previews will be taking place very soon, so keep checking back and we will let you more as I get the info.

The newest schedule that we can get our hands on at this time has some events rumored as follows (as with any opening, dates and times are subject to change):

1- Storybook Circus final phase including Big Top Souvenirs and Character meet and greet area, is scheduled to open this Sunday. Things look to be great with this immersive circus theme as Dumbo the flying elephant comes to town with the circus and shows us that the little things that make you different are the things that make you strongest!!

New signs for the entrance area

Goofy's Barnstomer coaster 

Dueling Dumbos as seen from the Barstormer

Inside Big Top Souvenirs  

New merchandise  

Some of the new tees are really nice

2. - Passholder previews will be the first week of November and will give Disney's favorite fans the first look at the new area.  I have already been one of the lucky ones to see "Storytime with Belle" and some of the new land, and trust me this is going to be a great addition to the Magic Kingdom.  Detail is seen in every aspect of the new area from items surrounding the buildings, to the leaf and pine needle impression left in the streets you walk on. Look for registration to be live on the Disney passholder site later next week. Below are some pics from behind the construction walls of the new attractions.

The "snow covered" trees are now in place around Beast's Castle

The final touches for Prince Eric's castle at the Little Mermaid attraction

Finally I thought it would be cool to show the latest concept artwork for the area, along with a pic from one of the local helicopter tours here in Orlando.  I will say a helicopter tour of the parks in the area really gives you some perspective as to how large and I recommend you take one if you get a chance...they are really inexpensive (sometimes as low as $20 per person) and well worth the price.

Final concept art for the new Fantasyland Forest

Aerial view of the new land

You can see in the above photo that virtually everything is in place for the expansion. Sidewalks are done, landscaping is in, and the attractions, buildings, and support areas are all now defined.  The photo shows:

Top left : "Be our Guest Restaurant" in which you will dine in various rooms from the Beast's castle 

Bottom Left : "Storytime with Belle" 

Center Bottom ; Construction site for "Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster" (Opening early 2014)

Center Top ; "The Voyage of the Little Mermaid" and Prince Eric's castle

Top Right ; Part of "Storybook Circus" area which is now open.

Check back for new info on this addition to the Magic Kingdom, when we know, you will know!