Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

by **SharkTums** » Wed May 02, 2012 4:04 pm

^Oh man, living here this year I don't know how we could only go once?!?! How do we decide!?!? #Orlandoproblems

by **cymonster-rex** » Thu May 03, 2012 5:37 pm

does any know what the crowds are like in September 19 to october 3 how long are the waits for rides
i know epcot is having it's 30th birthday do you think it will get busy?

by **sugart** » Thu May 03, 2012 5:45 pm

That sucks, we are going from Nov 3 and leaving on the 9th.

by **SharkTums** » Fri May 04, 2012 5:32 am

^^That's usually a decent time to visit.

by **Nrthwnd** » Sun May 06, 2012 6:16 pm

<head hurting, in a good awesome way>

Man, I just caught up on a bunch of
WDW sites I bookmark.
And from the looks of it, there is so much
going on, specifically with the MK expansion,
TT being redesigned...maybe AVATAR coming
to reality at AK soon....

2015-16* looks like to be The Year(s) to Visit
all that is Walt Disney World Resort, lol!

:mickey:

(*More opened by then.)

by **kelfsu** » Sun May 27, 2012 5:56 pm

My sister and I were at the Magic Kingdom today and we noticed a fun little photo opportunity at The Haunted Mansion exit. Not sure how new this is:

by **cymonster-rex** » Tue May 29, 2012 3:59 pm

how do the mickey's not so scary partys work with the pay tickets is it a roped off section of the park or does the park close.

by **SharkTums** » Tue May 29, 2012 4:28 pm

The park closes at 7pm and they check wristbands at all locations. If you don't have one you are kicked out of the park.

by **jedimaster1227** » Wed May 30, 2012 10:01 am

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/snow-whites-scary-adventures-will-become-part-of-magic-kingdom-park-history-may-31/

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The New Fantasyland expansion is continuing, and work is about to begin on Princess Fairytale Hall, a royal meet-and-greet area that will replace the existing Snow White’s Scary Adventures attraction. Since our readers are some of the biggest Disney fans out there, we wanted to share that the attraction’s final day of operation will be May 31, to make way for this new character experience.

Located in the Castle Courtyard in the center of Fantasyland, Princess Fairytale Hall will be the new home for visiting royalty in the Magic Kingdom. The castle-like entrance will feature walls of stone and stained glass windows. The entrance will open into a large gallery – an airy space with a high ceiling and portraits of Disney Princesses. When it’s time for their audience with a princess, guests will proceed to an elegantly finished room to meet her. Princess Fairytale Hall is set to debut in late 2013.

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Snow White’s story will play a big part in the area’s expansion with the debut of the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction in 2014. We previously shared details about this new attraction, in which guests can board mine train cars and take a sweeping voyage through the dwarfs’ glinting diamond mine. Walt Disney Imagineers are designing a unique ride system that allows each mine car to swing back and forth individually as the train twists and turns along the track. (Sneak peek below).

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Until the mine train’s debut in 2014, fans can get their Snow White fix by meeting and greeting her (and other Disney princesses) in Town Square at the front of the park. She can also be seen in the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade in the afternoon, and in the Main Street Electrical Parade after dark. (As usual, entertainment is always subject to change).

In case you can’t make it out to the park for one last “adventure,” here’s a gallery of images of different scenes featured in the attraction.

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http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/the-magic-the-memories-and-you-celebrates-summer-at-disneyland-and-magic-kingdom-parks/

They say, “Time flies when you’re having fun!”

Well, I can tell you that working with the Creative Entertainment team at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is an absolute blast! I can hardly believe it’s Memorial Day weekend already. That means summer is here, and it’s time for another update to our award-winning projection show, “The Magic, The Memories and You!”

“The Magic, The Memories and You!” was introduced early last year as part of our “Let the Memories Begin” campaign. It takes place nightly, magically transforming the facades of “it’s a small world” at Disneyland park and Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park and incorporating Disney PhotoPass images of our guests that day making memories. Throughout the year, the creative team has introduced various seasonal enhancements to the show, and for the sequence being added to the show this summer, they’ve really outdone themselves!

“Producers storyboarded the show as if it were a short animated film,” explains Disneyland Resort Creative Director Alan Bruun. “They weaved music, story, photography, video and animation into a new kind of nighttime entertainment.”

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During the new sequence, “it’s a small world” becomes everything from a sandcastle to an ancient, vine-covered ruin. Cinderella Castle undergoes similar transformations, “dancing” along to the beat at one point in the show and becoming finger-painted in the style of artist Peter Max during another.

Popular Disney characters show up along the way, too. Look for Goofy surfing and water-skiing across the facades, Timon and Pumbaa singing “Hakuna Matata,” and Ariel and Sebastian’s “hot crustacean band” jamming under the sea. There’s even a cameo appearance by the ultimate boys of summer, Phineas and Ferb.

The new sequence becomes part of “The Magic, The Memories and You!” on May 25, along with many of the most popular, continuing segments of the show. In fact, fans of the “romance” enhancement added in February will be pleased to know it’s slated to continue running throughout the summer, as well.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/all-in-the-details-introducing-prince-erics-castle-at-magic-kingdom-park/

We’re back this week with a few photos of another attraction that’s coming later this year to New Fantasyland. Last week, many of you asked for a glimpse into Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, so here’s a sneak peek at the building that will house the attraction – Prince Eric’s castle!

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Starting at the top, this Mediterranean-style castle features a Spanish-tile roof and a regal “E” monogram – a nod to the castle’s royal resident.

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This castle’s towering balconies reflect a maritime touch with seaweed-themed support beams.

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And this photo is my favorite of the three. This is a shot of the ground level. The walls here feature hand-painted artwork that depicts the history of man’s perilous journey on the sea.

So, which royal residence are you more excited to see for yourself when New Fantasyland opens – Beast’s castle or Prince Eric’s?

Thanks again to Walt Disney Imagineering for supplying these great photos!

Youtube · by **robbalvey** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:53 pm

Snow White closed pretty quietly and uneventfully tonight. The line was "sorta" long up until the end...posted at 40 minutes, but realistically was about 25ish.

Not a lot of hoopla, didn't even see THAT many "fanboys", there were a few, but not as many as I would have thought.

To be honest, I'm not going to miss this ride one bit. I wouldn't even have given it a thought about riding before, and it's not something I'm up in arms about it closing. Besides, they are building what looks to be a MUCH better Snow White themed attraction across the way from it, and this area will serve MUCH better as a place where KidTums can go meet some of her favorite princess characters!

R.I.P. Snow White....I guess!

Last night for Snow White...I guess I should be sad or something...but I'm kind of not...

Here is Adam and Renee. One is in line for their last ride on Snow White, one is not. Which is which. Vote now!

Looks like this is gonna hafta cone down tonight!

Snow White - Closed Friday/Saturday...awwww......

Later Dopey! See you in your new attraction in a couple of years!

--Robb

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