Opening dates and more details shared for New Fantasyland
This July and “Holidays 2012” are the next two milestones for openings in the multi-year expansion of the New Fantasyland, Disney announced today.
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Phineas and Ferb to present summer version of ‘The Magic, the Memories, and You!’ projection show
On May 25, the summer version of the Magic Kingdom’s nighttime show “The Magic, the Memories, and You!” will debut at the Magic Kingdom. Disney Channel stars Phineas and Ferb will kick off a rockin’ summer celebration that visits the beach, the jungle and under the sea with favorite Disney characters and cherished Disney music.
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The Orange Bird makes his return at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
At a Disney D23 fan club event this morning, Disney brought back a long-gone character known as Orange Bird. Here are photos and video from the event.
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Tips to become a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Defeating the evil Emperor Zurg and becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom takes years of training and discipline for toys, but can be done in the span of around four minutes by humans. New recruits, listen up! Here are the tips and training info to help you…
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Merida from ‘Brave’ coming to Magic Kingdom – Plus other character changes
Starting mid-May, guests at the Magic Kingdom will have the opportunity to meet and greet, Merida, the heroine from the upcoming Disney-Pixar movie Brave, which hits theaters on June 22, 2012. Merida will appear in Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland which will be transformed into a setting inspired by her Scottish Highlands home.
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Avengers wrapped monorail rumored for Walt Disney World
While The Avengers movie doesn’t debut in theaters until May 4, 2012, guests may finally be able to experience Marvel at the Walt Disney World Resort. We’ve heard strong rumors that Monorail Red will be getting a makeover with an Avengers wrap in April to run on the Magic Kingdom loop.
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Photo Finds: Up close look at Storybook Circus and Kennedy Space Center tour – March 19, 2012
By Kevin Yee The first section of the new Fantasyland opened more than a week ago, and the Internet has been abuzz since. We take a closer look at some of the finer details.
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Retro Orlando: Conquering young fears at Disney’s Haunted Mansion
By Joe Moody I was in fifth grade, which would have made me about 10 or 11, and for some reason, at that time I lived in a constant state of fear. I think it was a product of an overactive imagination, but anything remotely scary would freak me out for days. My brother talked…
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Fantasyland Photo Update: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train goes vertical, Casey Jr. coming soon and more
While part of Storybook Circus’ soft opened earlier this week, construction is in full swing on the second half of Storybook Circus as well as other parts of the new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. Above is a view of the Casey Jr. water play area and the smaller tent in Storbook Circus.
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A look inside Storybook Circus as first part of New Fantasyland opens – Photos – Video
This morning Walt Disney World opened the first phase of the New Fantasyland expansion in a soft opening of part of Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom park. The attractions that opened this morning for the first time include Barnstormer featuring The Great Goofini, one spinner of the dueling Dumbos and the Fantasyland Train Station.
