Fantasyland Expansion - Part 2

[Hatetofly]

The only reason it's taking this long is money. That's just how they operate. I think the thing that aggravates me personally is just the fact it's gonna take 3 years to build a D ticket attraction. Not to mention its a massive construction zone in the middle of a 400 million dollar expansion, that will of been open for well over a year before its complete. I've always felt the Mermaid (which I quite enjoy) will be the best overall and most complete attraction within the expansion. While I would loved to be proved otherwise, judging by what I've seen, I'm not holding my breath. But I do think it will be a beautiful addition though.:ears:

 

[Jakemeister]

Anyone check out the E-Ticket Bathrooms?

 

[Brian G.]

Yup!

Look for pics later.

 

[UNIrd]

The only reason it's taking this long is money. That's just how they operate. I think the thing that aggravates me personally is just the fact it's gonna take 3 years to build a D ticket attraction. Not to mention its a massive construction zone in the middle of a 400 million dollar expansion, that will of been open for well over a year before its complete. I've always felt the Mermaid (which I quite enjoy) will be the best overall and most complete attraction within the expansion. While I would loved to be proved otherwise, judging by what I've seen, I'm not holding my breath. But I do think it will be a beautiful addition though.:ears:

I'm hoping 7DMT will be the best attraction in the bunch. Mermaid is lackluster and they've taken the most time with the train so let's hope.

 

[brianlo]

Ultimately I think what is missing from the attraction is not an E-ticket, but a third D-ticket attraction. We should have had some sort of Beauty and the Best Dark Ride (maybe even trackless), instead of Storytime. It's certainly a possibility to be placed behind the village in the future.

Also the roll out is a little botched clearly. Had that happened (and all happened in one roll-out), I really don't see how people could complain. Although nit-pick, certainly there is always nit-pickers.

Probably the *best* part of New Fantasyland is that nothing is inherently wrong. Sure Mermaid could be a little longer with that big battle against Ursula finale. Sure SDMT could have perhaps done a third loop around the mountain (with an additional scene and gone fully right over top of the mountain to make it E-ticket worthy).

Nothing is "bad" or ugly, or doesn't fit. So no money needs to be spent to fix a broken concept. It just can be fleshed out down the line with an additional attraction or two. For that reason I think it is a success, just not the 16 attraction extravaganza we'd all love.

The original plan though, now that would have been "bad".

 

[Brian G.]

Pics from the new Tangled area. It's cute, looks pretty too. I didn't really venture into the depths of the bathroom, but I did take a quick look in and it looks pretty fancy.

 

[Brian G.]

And some Mine Train pics:

 

[jtsalien]

Great updates! The area really is incredible. Love the details. Really makes me long for a Tangled dark ride though. Oh well.

 

[Miketheboss]

love the area but i dont understand the bathroom ? Why are the frying pans placed where the mirrors are supposed to be.

Pic from: Inside the Magic.

 

[Brian G.]

A lot of bathrooms in theme parks don't have mirrors in front of the sinks. But yes, it's a little odd.

 

[Nick]

The newly re-themed restrooms at Universal don't have mirrors either.

 

[ReelJustice]

Frying pan was used prominently in the film as a weapon.

 

[Miketheboss]

Frying pan was used prominently in the film as a weapon.

I know, I saw the film. I think its overkill though. Looks more like a kitchen.


-----ohhh, and thanks for the pics Briman.

 

[USO92]

i really do have to give disney credit...when the mine train opens i think this will one of the most exquisetly themed areas around. even for just bathrooms this area looks fantastic! thanks briman!

 

[BJCool]

love the area but i dont understand the bathroom ? Why are the frying pans placed where the mirrors are supposed to be.

Pic from: Inside the Magic.

A lot of bathrooms in theme parks don't have mirrors in front of the sinks. But yes, it's a little odd.

The newly re-themed restrooms at Universal don't have mirrors either.

Not to go off topic, but is there a particular reason why mirrors in theme park bathrooms are apparently becoming a thing of the past? Or are there some in there but not in front of the sinks?

 

[ReelJustice]

Not to go off topic, but is there a particular reason why mirrors in theme park bathrooms are apparently becoming a thing of the past? Or are there some in there but not in front of the sinks?

Because people are creepers.

 

[UK-Trigg]

To be fair, the tangled bathroom area looks pretty neat. 7DMT is shaping up to be one amazingly themed ride too, just hurry up already.

 

[dami]

I also saw the movie too

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Great pics Brian! I'll be going to Disney tonight so I'll have to try out the bathrooms

 

[Skipper Justin]

That little area is themed so well! Are they going to do meet and greets near there or is it only a bathroom?