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  PHOTOS - Fantasyland construction update - Lots of progress on second Dumbo, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the Castle Wall   May 10, 2012
It is time for another Fantasyland construction update, with a look at the now nearly completed second Dumbo, lots more steel on the Seven Dwarf's Mine Train structure, and the castle wall which will ...


  PHOTOS - Latest Fantasyland construction pictures   May 04, 2012
Today we have a latest look at the new Fantasyland construction site.  From outside of the construction walls, the biggest change since our last update is the continued work on the castle wall, w...


VIDEO - Disney release another look inside the 'Be Our Guest Restaurant'   May 03, 2012
Disney has today releas...


VIDEO - Take a look inside the stunning ballroom of the 'Be Our Guest Restaurant'   Apr 27, 2012
Here is a first look inside the stunning ballroom in the "Be Our Guest Restaurant", part of the new Fantasyland opening by the holidays of 2012.



Disney confirm opening timetable for the remainder of the new Fantasyland   Apr 27, 2012
Disney today confirmed the approximate timetable for the opening of the remainder of the new Fantasyland.

The next phase of Storybook Circus, including the second Dumbo, the indoor queu...


VIDEO - Behind the walls tour of the new Fantasyland expansion   Apr 26, 2012
Take a tour with Walt Disney Imagineering behind the construction walls of the new Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. Read more about the Fantasyland expansion in...


  PHOTOS - Second Fantasyland big top gets color and Casey Jr Roundhouse takes shape   Apr 20, 2012
Today we have another latest look at the Fantasyland construction site in the Magic Kingdom.  First up is Casey Jr. Roundhouse, which is the new circus-themed water play in Storybook Circus, expe...


  PHOTO - Overhead view of the new Fantasyland to Liberty Square walkway   Apr 13, 2012
Thanks to the aerial photography talents of Scott Keating, we have a latest overhead look at the new area under construction in the...


  PHOTOS - Latest Fantasyland construction site views from high above   Apr 12, 2012
Today we have another eye-in-the-sky view of the Fantasyland construction site.  A big thank you as always to the man in the sky 


VIDEO - Updated Fantasyland construction timelapse   Apr 11, 2012
Disney has today released an updated timelapse video of the Fantasyla...


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland Train Station gets newly themed water tower and out-buildings   Apr 04, 2012
You might remember back when the new train station in Fantasyland soft opened to guests last month that it still featured the old Toontown Fair water tower and out-buildings (see the very last photo b...


  PHOTOS - Aerial view of the Fantasyland construction site - coaster steel is rising   Mar 30, 2012
Just in time for the weekend we have a bird's eye view of the Fantasyland construction site.  The big news this week has been the arrival of the coaster steel for the mine train, and as you can s...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the former Fantasyland Skyway Station redevelopment   Mar 30, 2012
Here is a latest look at the redevelopment construction taking place in Fantasyland on the former Skyway Station land.  The area is completely cleared, and actual construction now appears to be t...


  PHOTOS - Mine Train coaster rises above the construction walls in the new Fantasyland   Mar 28, 2012
Today we have a latest look at the construction site in the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom.  The Mine Train coaster is really starting to show signs of vertical construction now, as a large...


Storybook Circus to have delayed opening next Wednesday   Mar 16, 2012
Storybook Circus will have a delayed opening next Wednesday (March 21 2012), as more work will be taking place in the area.  It is expected that it will reopen around noon, but as always with an ...


  PHOTOS - Aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site   Mar 15, 2012
How about rounding out a great week of Fantasyland photos with another latest look at the Fantasyland construction site from overhead, and...


  PHOTOS and VIDEO - Storybook Circus nighttime lighting   Mar 13, 2012
The new Storybook Circus has some great lighting throughout, and in particular Dumbo's water feature.  See for yourself in the video and then check out the photos below for a look at the entire S...


  PHOTO - Storybook Circus on new Magic Kingdom park map today   Mar 12, 2012
Along with today's soft opening of Storybook Circus, the Magic Kingdom issued a new map to guests featu...


  PHOTOS (updated 3pm EDT) - Storybook Circus soft opening, including new Dumbo, Barnstormer, and Fantasyland Train Station   Mar 12, 2012
Storybook Circus soft opened to guests at 10:45am this morning and we have a complete photo walkthrough of the new land.  During this soft open, one side of Dumbo is working (excluding the new in...


  PHOTOS - Construction walls down at the Fantasyland station giving a glimpse of Storybook Circus   Mar 09, 2012
The construction walls around the brand new Fantasyland Train Station are now down, giving guests a glimpse into Storybook Circus and the Barnstormer area.  This area is expected to open later th...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the former Fantasyland Skyway Station redevelopment   Mar 09, 2012
Here is a latest look at the former Skyway Station area which is currently being redeveloped in Fantasyland.  The most significant change since our last look is that the old tower has been comple...


VIDEO - First look inside the Be Our Guest Restaurant in the new Fantasyland   Mar 08, 2012
The official Disney parks Blog today re...


Dumbo re-opening date pushed back to March 31   Mar 06, 2012
The Dumbo re-opening date has been pushed back to March 31 from the original March 12 2012.  This would go along with Disney press releases indicating a "late March" opening of the first phase of...


  PHOTOS - New Storybook Circus inner construction walls indicate what will be open to guests later this month   Mar 05, 2012
Thanks to WDWMAGIC Forum member Scuttle for grabbing these aerial views of Storybook Circus in the new Fantasyland.  What is particularly interesting about the images is the addition of red const...


VIDEO - A look at the costumes for the new Fantasyland expansion   Mar 02, 2012
Walt Disney Imagineering's Chris Beatty (Creative Director for the new Fantasyland expansion), and Pam Flint from Walt Disney World Creative Costuming give us a glimpse of some of the new costumes for...


  PHOTOS - Latest Fantasyland update - Storybook Circus gets trees and walkway lights and big tops get skinned   Feb 28, 2012
Parts of Storybook Circus are now just weeks away from opening to guests, and some of the finer details are now being added to the area.  This week trees and walkway lighting are now visible over...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the former Skyway Station redevelopment in Fantasyland   Feb 28, 2012
Here is a latest look at the former Skyway Station redevelopment in Fantasyland.  Work is continuing on ground clearing in preparation for the new walkway to Liberty Square, restrooms, and what i...


  PHOTOS - A close-up look at the first section of the new Fantasyland castle wall   Feb 22, 2012
We brought you a Saturday morning first look at the new Fantasyland castle w...


  PHOTO - First section of the new Fantasyland castle wall unveiled   Feb 18, 2012
The first section of Fantasyland's new castle wall has been unveiled this morning as the walls in this area have been partially removed.  When complete, this wall will mark the boundary between t...


  PHOTOS - Scaffolding down at Dumbo   Feb 16, 2012
The scaffolding is now down on the Dumbo big top, which will be the home to the interactive queue area for the new double Dumbo attraction.  Work is still underway on adding color to the other st...


  PHOTOS - Dumbo gets color, Prince Eric's Castle gets more turrets - see our latest Fantasyland construction update   Feb 13, 2012
Construction is still moving ahead at a furious pace in the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland as more and more of the finishing details are being added.  New in the last couple of days is the addition ...


  PHOTOS - Latest Fantasyland construction site aerial imagery   Feb 12, 2012
Today we have another latest look at the Fantasyland construction from overhead.  A huge thank you as always to Scott Keating ...


  PHOTOS - More of Prince Eric's Castle takes shape in the new Fantasyland   Feb 09, 2012
Prince Eric's Castle has taken a big step towards completion in the new Fantasyland with the addition of some of the final turrets.  Prince Eric's Castle sits on the massive facade of what will b...


VIDEO - Barnstormer testing and second Dumbo spinner base in position   Feb 04, 2012
The Barnstormer was being tested yesterday and we were lucky enough to catch some video of the train leaving the lift (Many thanks to ScottJ for the video).  Also of note in the video is that you...


  PHOTOS - Latest aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site   Feb 03, 2012
Today we have another fantastic series of aerial photos of the Fantasyland construction site.  Notable progress since our last look includes the almost complete removal now of the old Dumbo area,...


  PHOTOS - Signage going up at Journey of the Little Mermaid in the new Fantasyland   Feb 02, 2012
Today we have a latest look at the "Journey of the Little Mermaid" construction in the new Fantasyland.  New this week is what appears to be signage over the entrance to "Scuttle's Scavenger Hunt...


  PHOTOS - Work on the former Fantasyland Skyway station picking up pace   Feb 01, 2012
The work on the former Fantasyland Skyway station is picking up pace, with visible ground clearing now visible over the recently erected construction walls.  The area will soon be home to some ne...


  PHOTO - New Magic Kingdom map shows Storybook Circus   Jan 26, 2012
One of the latest Magic Kingdom guidemaps shows the new Storybook Circus, part of the all new Fantasyland.  The map lists 'Dumbo the Flying Elephant', 'The Barnstormer', 'Fantasyland Station', an...


  PHOTOS - Latest Fantasyland construction site update   Jan 23, 2012
Here is a latest look at the Fantasyland construction site at the Magic Kingdom. As always, click on the thumbnails to view the large versions....


  PHOTOS - Original Dumbo close to being completely removed   Jan 20, 2012
Dumbo closed just last week and already the vast majority of the ride system and vehicle have been removed.  Much of the queue area has been dismantled, with just the bare infrastructure remainin...


  PHOTOS - More construction walls up around the former Fantasyland Skyway Station area   Jan 20, 2012
More construction walls have been added to the former Skyway Station area in Fantasyland, as work looks to be kicking into high gear to complete a new pathway to Liberty Square and to construct new ar...


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland construction aerial photos   Jan 13, 2012
Here is a latest look at the Fantasyland construction from overhead.  A huge thank you as always to Scott Keating for providing these gr...


  PHOTO - An aerial view of relocating the original Dumbo from Fantasyland   Jan 13, 2012
Walt Disney Imagineering are wasting no time moving the original Dumbo from Fantasyland to take up its place in the new Storybook Circus.  The ride closed on Sunday night, by Monday morning ...


  PHOTOS - New Dumbo queue building gets color   Jan 09, 2012
The all new Dumbo queue building is getting its final color scheme, matching the yellows seen in the concept art


  PHOTOS - Latest Fantasyland construction site update   Jan 04, 2012
Here is our latest look at the Fantasyland construction site from what may well be the last of our updates from Dumbo in its current position.  New this week is the View full article


  PHOTOS - New Dumbo takes a test flight in Storybook Circus   Jan 04, 2012
The all new Dumbo spinner was spotted being tested yesterday over in the new Storybook Circus.  The new Dumbo has most of it's theming in place, and several of the "Dumbo" vehicles attached to th...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the new Liberty Square to Fantasyland walkway   Dec 23, 2011
Progress appeared to have halted on the new Liberty Square to Fantasyland walkway, but this past week has shown signs of the project progressing once again.  A construction wall has popped up nea...


  PHOTOS - Latest Storybook Circus construction at Dumbo and the Tents   Dec 20, 2011
Here is a latest look at the Storybook Circus construction in the new Fantasyland.  The two remaining tent structures from Toontown Fair are being extended upwards and outwards with additional st...


  PHOTOS - Walls pushed back to reveal the first of the new Fantasyland   Dec 20, 2011
It may be a small area, but the construction walls near to the Teacups have now been pushed back revealing the very first part of the new Fantasyland that guests can actually walk in.  The ground...


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland's new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster gets concrete foundation and tunnel   Dec 09, 2011
It has only been a few days since our last Fantasyland update, but things ar...


  PHOTOS - Latest aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site   Dec 05, 2011
A lot of progress has been made at the Fantasyland site recently, and today we are very lucky to have another fantastic set of aerial photos giving us a birds eye view of the whole area.  A huge&...


  PHOTOS - High resolution close-up pictures of the newly installed Dumbo in Storybook Circus   Nov 17, 2011
We reported earlier in the day that the new Dumbo spinner is now installed in Storybook at the Magic Kingdom's newly expanded Fantasyland.  We now have some high resolution photos so you can get ...


  PHOTO - All new Dumbo spinner now installed in Storybook Circus   Nov 17, 2011
The first of the Dumbo spinners is now installed in Storybook Circus in the new Fantasyland. You can just make out the support arms in this photo from earlier today.  This is the brand new r...


  PHOTOS - Trees arrive at Fantasy Forest and a close-up look at new additions and the Seven Dwarf's Mine Train   Nov 14, 2011
We have another updated look at the Fantasyland construction site, which once again is showing a lot of progress since our update last week.  The most striking addition is perhaps the arrival of ...


  PHOTO - New Seven Dwarfs Mine Train concept art   Nov 09, 2011
During today's live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty, a new piece of concept art was shown for the currently under construction "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train" coaster.  Click the thumbnail below for a...


LIVE chat with Fantasyland Imagineer Chris Beatty begins in 10 minutes   Nov 09, 2011
A live chat with Fantasyland Imagineer Chris Beatty begins in 10 minutes (1:30pm EST) over at the official Disney Parks Blog.  View full article


Official Disney Parks Blog to host live chat with Fantasyland Imagineer Chris Beatty   Nov 07, 2011
The Official Disney Parks Blo...


  PHOTOS - Huge Fantasyland construction site update   Nov 07, 2011
Today we have a latest look at the Fantasyland construction site in the Magic Kingdom shot from high up on Dumbo and at ground level.  The site is possibly looking the busiest it has ever been, w...


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland construction site update   Oct 28, 2011
Today we have even more photos of the Fantasyland construction site, including Beast's Castle, Belle's Village, Little Mermaid area, Storybook Circus and the preparations for the Snow White Mine Train...


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland construction update, skinless tents and snow capped mountains   Oct 26, 2011
Today we have another look at the ever-changing Fantasyland construction site.  One of the former Toontown Fair tents is now completely skinless, ready for its refurbishment into what will become...


  PHOTO - Top of the Fantasyland tents now being removed   Oct 25, 2011
The removal of the tent skins in the old Fantasyland started last week, but things h...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the Fantasyland construction site   Oct 20, 2011
The trees that once obscured some of the ground level view into the new Fantasyland have now been removed which now gives guests a much better view of how the building is progressing.  The big ne...


VIDEO - Timelapse photos of the Fantasyland construction site from Cinderella Castle   Oct 03, 2011
The Fantasyland theme continues today with another update, this time ...


  PHOTOS - New aerial photos of the entire Fantasyland expansion   Oct 03, 2011
Today we have a new series of aerial photos from the Fantasyland construction site.  A huge thank you as always to Scott...


Disney confirm the timeframe of the first attractions of the new Fantasyland to open including the Dumbo move   Sep 30, 2011
Disney have now confirmed the timeline for the first of the new Fantasyland attractions to open. 

First up, Dumbo will close in its current location in early 2012 and will move to...


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland construction from high up on the Contemporary Resort   Sep 20, 2011
Today we have a great look at the Fantasyland construction site from high up at Disney's Contemporary Resort.  This viewpoint really gives an idea of the scale of the project and the amount of wo...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the Fantasyland construction site   Sep 14, 2011
Today we have a latest look at the Fantasyland construction site in the Magic Kingdom.  Work is continuing on all the buildings, with some of the most significant work now underway on grading the...


VIDEO - CGI ride through of Snow White Mine Coaster   Aug 19, 2011
Here is a fantastic look at a partial ride-through of the Snow White Mine Coaster coming to the new Fantasyland.  View video here....


VIDEO - Fly-through the Imagineering model of the new Fantasyland   Aug 19, 2011
Disney just released a video of a fly-through of the Fantasyland WDI model.  Click here to view the video....


Lumiere animatronic to be part of new Fantasyland expansion   Aug 19, 2011
Moments ago at the D23 Disney Parks presentation, Bruce Vaughn from WDI confirmed that Lumiere will indeed be part of the Beauty and the Beast area in Audio-Animatronic form....


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland construction site update   Aug 16, 2011
It is time for another look at the Fantasyland construction site, where things are still moving forward at a rapid pace, with each of the three key areas shows significant progress this week.  


VIDEO - Imagineering demonstrate some new visualization technologies and iPad use during the new Fantasyland construction   Aug 10, 2011
Disney released an interesting new video today giving us a look at some of the massive computing power that goes into powering the construction of the new Fantasyland at...


  PHOTOS - Aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site   Aug 08, 2011
It is that time again for another series of aerial photos from the Fantasyland construction site.  A huge thank you as always to View full article


  PHOTO - New Fantasyland aerial view   Aug 01, 2011
Today we have another fantastic aerial look at the Fantasyland construction site (taken last week).

A huge thank you as always to


  PHOTOS - One Man's Dream exhibit displays some new Fantasyland artwork   Jul 25, 2011
"One Man's Dream" at Disney's Hollywood Studios unveiled some new artwork last week for the upcoming Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom.  Much o...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the Fantasyland construction site   Jul 22, 2011
Here is this week's look at the Fantasyland construction site in the Magic Kingdom.  More and more rock-work is being added around Beast's castle, along with some miniature forced-perspective tre...


  Walt Disney Imagineering building new project office in the former STOLport area   Jul 21, 2011
Crews have been busy building a new project office compound for Walt Disney Imagineering in an area along the former STOLport (Short Take Off and Landing airport) land near to the Magic Kingdom. The ...


  PHOTOS - Aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site - Dumbo Foundations, Storybook Circus train station and more   Jul 15, 2011
Here is our latest aerial look at the new Fantasyland construction which shows a huge amount of progress since our last aerial view.  Alm...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the Fantasyland construction site   Jul 13, 2011
Today we have a latest look at the Fantasyland expansion construction site.  The castle walls which will form the entrance way into the new Fantasy Fore...


  Concept art revealed for Scuttle's Scavenger Hunt - coming to the new Fantasyland in 2012   Jul 12, 2011
In yesterday's "Under the Sea - Journey ...


  PHOTO - Fantasyland construction wall gets higher   Jun 29, 2011
The construction wall around the Beauty and the Beast area has gained a few extra feet of height, which would seem to indicate that work has moved very close to the guests areas.  The new higher ...


  PHOTOS - More steel rises in Belle's Village in the new Fantasyland   Jun 23, 2011
Today we have another latest look at the Fantasyland construction site at the Magic Kingdom, and a first sighting of some new steel rising from Belle's Villa...


  New 'Storybook Circus' concept art   Jun 14, 2011
The official Disney Parks Blog has today released some new concept art of "Storybook Circus", part of the&n...


  PHOTOS - Huge Fantasyland construction update as progress races forward   Jun 10, 2011
Today we have over 50 photos detailing the latest construction progress at the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion project.  Things are progressing ra...


  PHOTO - Behind the construction wall at 'Enchanted Tales with Belle'   Jun 06, 2011
The official Disney Parks blog has today relea...


  PHOTO - Latest aerial view of the entire Fantasyland construction site   May 26, 2011
Here is our latest aerial look at the new Fantasyland construction including the Beast and Little Mermaid sites, and Storybook Circus.  As alw...


  PHOTO - The Little Mermaid show building from inside the construction zone   May 25, 2011
The official Disney Parks Blog has just released a great ...


  More construction walls up in Fantasyland near to the new castle wall location   May 17, 2011
A couple more construction walls have popped up in Fantasyland near to the location of the new castle wall that will mark the boundary of the new Fantasyland Forest. Work in this area has been


  PHOTOS - Fantasyland construction update   May 09, 2011
Here is our latest look at the Fantasyland expansion taking place in the Magic Kingdom. Work is continuing at full pace on the exterior theming of both the B...


Imagineers play testing a scavenger hunt game for the new Fantasyland in Epcot today   May 06, 2011
Imagineers are today play testing a new concept for an interactive scavenger hunt that is expected to be part of the new Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. As we have seen before with Kim Possible and ...


  PHOTO - Latest look at the Beauty and the Beast area in the new Fantasyland   May 03, 2011
Here is a latest look at the Beauty and the Beast construction site in the new Fantasyland. More and more of the rock-work infrastructure is being installed, along with more of the steel under-pinning...


  PHOTO - Work well underway in transforming The Barnstormer into the new Great Goofini coaster   May 03, 2011
This latest photo of the former Barnstormer Coaster shows work is fairly well advanced in transforming the old coaster into ...


  Another planter removed near to Dumbo in the existing Fantasyland   Apr 25, 2011
Another planter has been removed near to the original Dumbo in Fantasyland. This is now View full article


  PHOTOS - Dumbo's queue building taking shape as part of the new Storybook Circus   Apr 22, 2011
The building that will house the new interactive queue area for the all new double Dumbo is now really beginning to take shape in Storybook Circus. Head to the photos below for a look at the construct...


  PHOTOS - Updated look at the progress on Beast's Castle, viewed from ground level   Apr 20, 2011
Here is a current look at the work around Beast's Castle in the new Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. The castle is now topped-off as more of the rock work and other details are being instal...


  PHOTOS - Latest aerial view of the new Fantasyland Beauty and the Beast construction site   Apr 19, 2011
Here is our latest aerial look at the Beauty and the Beast construction site that is part of the larger Fantasyland expansion. Beast's Castle has progressed even further than our last look&n...


  New Beast's Castle concept art and comparative construction photo   Apr 13, 2011
The official Disney Parks Blog has treated us to a new piec...


  PHOTOS - Latest aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site   Apr 13, 2011
Here is our latest aerial look at the new Fantasyland construction including the Beast and Little Mermaid sites, and Storybook Circus.  Notabl...


  PHOTOS - Beast's Castle rises in the new Fantasyland expansion   Apr 09, 2011
Beast's Castle can now be seen rising over the top of the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. So far, all of the visible work on the expansion has been structural steel and infrastructure, but...


  PHOTOS - Latest look at the Beauty and the Beast area construction in the new Fantasyland   Mar 31, 2011
Here is a latest look at the Beauty and the Beast area currently under construction for the new Fantasyland. Much of the steelwork is now in-place and work is beginning on adding in thematic details l...


  PHOTOS - New closeup aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site   Mar 24, 2011
It's Fantasyland aerial photo time again, this time with a closeup look at the three main areas of the new Fantasyland expansion - Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and the Storybook Circus. As al...


  PHOTOS - New aerial views of the Fantasyland construction site   Mar 15, 2011
Here is our latest aerial look at the new Fantasyland construction site including a look at the former  View full article


  PHOTOS - Storybook Circus construction wall art   Mar 03, 2011
The construction wall blocking the entrance to Storybook Circus (formerly Mickey's Toontown Fair) has been decorated with some art for the new land, including Pete's Silly Sideshow, The Great Goofini ...


Tom Staggs – (Chairman, Parks and Resorts) updates investors on Fantasyland expansion and 'NextGen' experiences coming to Walt Disney World   Feb 17, 2011
Today, Tom Staggs (Chairman, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts) gave an in-depth presentation to Disney Co. investors on the state of the parks now and in the future. Most interestingly, he talked ...


  Latest Fantasyland expansion construction photos - building facades starting to take shape   Feb 07, 2011
Here is a latest look at the Fantasyland expansion construction site. Most notable for this update is the rising steel forming the buildings of Belle's Village, and the facade of Belle's Cottage. Stee...


  New aerial view of the Fantasyland construction site   Jan 24, 2011
Here is our latest aerial look at the Fantasyland construction site, with thanks as always to Scott Keating for providing the shot. This...


  Round-up of the now officially confirmed, newly revised Fantasyland expansion - including all new concept art   Jan 19, 2011
After months of speculation about the changes to the original Fantasyland expansion plans, Disney yes...


Seven Dwarfs Mine Train confirmed to be part of new Fantasyland (updated with concept art)   Jan 18, 2011
The official Disney Parks blog has today confirmed that the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster will be part of the new Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. The coaster will feature a first ...


  First 2011 aerial view of the Fantasyland construction site   Jan 04, 2011
It seems that the Fantasyland construction crews had a busy holiday period, hard at work on the Little Mermaid and the Beauty and the Beast buildings. Both areas show significant progress


Mickey's Toontown Fair closing in February 2011   Dec 10, 2010
Big news today that very confirms that the huge Fantasyland expansion is moving into the secondary phase. Mickey's Toontown Fair will be ...


  New aerial photos of the entire Fantasyland construction site   Dec 08, 2010
It's been just about a month since our last aerial look at Fantasyland, and today  View full article


  New aerial view of the entire Fantasyland construction site   Nov 13, 2010
For everyone following the Fantasyland construction project, Scott G Keating has just made our day and sent us in this incredible new aerial photograph of the Fantasyland expansion construction site. ...


  A different look at the new Fantasyland from the Contemporary Resort   Oct 28, 2010
Here is a new look at the Fantasyland construction from the Contemporary Resort.  The photo on the left shows the Beauty and the Beast steelwork, which is now really starting to sprawl outwards. ...


  The forest arrives at Fantasy Forest in the new Fantasyland   Oct 27, 2010
Around thirty 25ft tall Oak trees are now in place behind the wall at the Fantasyland construction site. It's not clear if the trees are there on a temporary basis to hide some of the construction, if...


  Overhead view of the Fantasyland construction site - Mermaid walls go solid, Beauty and the Beast expanding rapidly   Oct 20, 2010
Here is a current look from this morning at the new Fantasyland construction site. Most notable View full article


  Panoramic view of the entire Fantasyland construction site   Oct 13, 2010
Here is a slightly different look at the entire Fantasyland construction site....


  Overhead view of the Fantasyland construction site - Beauty and the Beast steel goes vertical   Oct 12, 2010
Here is a latest look at the Fantasyland construction site showing great progress on the Little Mermaid show building, and the first vertical steel rising for Beauty and the Beast.

As a...


  A look at the Fantasyland construction from ground level   Oct 05, 2010
Here is a latest look at the Fantasyland construction site from ground level. Most notable is the very rapid progress of the Little Mermaid show building, which is now clearly visible from all of Fant...


  A latest look at the Fantasyland construction site - steel work for the Little Mermaid attraction now rising   Sep 26, 2010
Here is a latest look at the Fantasyland construction site, and what a sight it is! Great to see brand-new steel rising on a large scale in the Magic Kingdom for the first time since Splash ...


  Large crane now in Fantasyland for expansion   Sep 17, 2010
Things are now officially getting serious on the Fantasyland construction site. A huge crane, along with some smaller cranes, are now onsite in the area of t...


  New aerial view of the Fantasyland expansion construction site   Aug 16, 2010
Many thanks to Scott G Keating for providing us with this great aerial photograph of the Fantasyland expansion construction site, taken ...


  Tom Staggs confirms to the Orlando Sentinel that there will be changes to the previously announced Fantasyland plans   Aug 13, 2010
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs has confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that there will be changes to the previously announced Fantasyland plans<...


  Aerial view of the Fantasyland expansion construction site   Jul 19, 2010
Many thanks to Scott G Keating for providing us with this great aerial photograph of the Fantasyland expansion construction site, taken ...


  Aerial view of the Fantasyland expansion construction site - foundations being poured   Jul 12, 2010
Many thanks to Scott G Keating for providing us with this great aerial photograph of the  View full article


  New overhead view of the Fantasyland construction site   Jun 28, 2010
Here is another look from today at the Fantasyland construction site (Thanks Brian). That ground clearing is looking very close to being ready for the vertical construction to begin!



  Fantasyland expansion area now completely cleared of trees and berm   Jun 25, 2010
Some really big progress is now being made on the ground preparation for the Fantasyland expansion. The area is now totally clear of trees, and much of the b...


  Aerial view of the Fantasyland expansion construction site   Jun 14, 2010
Many thanks to Scott G Keating for providing us with this great aerial photograph of the Fantasyland e...


  A latest look at the the Fantasyland construction area   Jun 09, 2010
Here is a latest look at the Fantasyland expansion area in the Magic Kingdom. Things of note are that both Scuttle's Landing and Ariel's Grotto are now compl...


  Fantasyland expansion construction walls decorated with large scale 'coming soon' concept art   May 06, 2010
The recently installed construction walls running the entire length o...


  Construction walls go up en masse along the entire length of Fantasyland   Apr 15, 2010
As part of the Fantasyland expansion, construction walls have sprung up running the entire length of Fantasyland from th...


Fantasyland construction walls to go up from April 12 until mid May 2010   Apr 09, 2010
As part of the Fantasyland expansion, construction walls are set to go up in Fantasyland from April 12 2010 from 'Ar...


  Fantasyland planter and seating area removed near Mrs Potts Cupboard to make way for expansion   Apr 02, 2010
As part of the new Fantasyland expansion, the large planter area and seating has been removed from the center of the walkway near to Mrs Pott's Cupboard. Wit...


Construction permits now filed for the first phases of the new Fantasyland expansion   Feb 22, 2010
We've already seen the construction walls popup around the existing Fantasyland, and today marks another step towards things really jumping into high ge...


  Construction walls go up in Fantasyland as first stages of massive expansion construction begins   Feb 10, 2010
Construction walls running along the boundry of the Fantasyland expansion area are now visible from guest areas within the current Fantasyland. These photos from this morning show the wall that begins...


Imagineering project office for Fantasyland expansion setting up this week   Jan 21, 2010
The first steps to beginning the massive construction project of the new Fantasyland are now underway. This week will see significant step of Imagineering taking up a former backstage rehersal area in...


Peter Pan meet and greet moves to Fantasyland   Oct 04, 2009
The Peter Pan meet and greet has now moved to Fantasyland from Adventureland. The meet and greet is located between Mickey's PhilharMagic and Tinker Bell's Fairy Treasures. ...


Fantasyland expansion FAQ now available   Sep 16, 2009
Lots of questions have been flying around on our discussion forums about the new Fantasyland expansion so we thought a Frequently Asked...


Fantasyland expansion press release   Sep 12, 2009
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will be delighting Disney guests for years to come, at the first D23 Expo. Most notab...


  Fantasyland expansion concept art   Sep 12, 2009
Fantasyland expansion concept art. Copyright 2009 The Walt Disney Company. ...


Fantasyland expansion confirmed (2:25pm)   Sep 12, 2009
Jay Rasulo at D23 has just confirmed that the Fantasyland expansion is a go (2:25pm) - complete by 2013 - doubling in size.

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