Fantasyland Expansion Archives

The Technology Behind New Fantasyland

August 10, 2011

From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: Who’s up for another inside look at the construction of the New Fantasyland? In the video below, Walt Disney Imagineering takes you onto the construction site to learn more about the innovative technology the Imagineers are using to build the new attractions, restaurants and other guest areas that … Read more

Josh Siegel’s 8/4/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

August 5, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel returns to the job with a HUGE Magic Kingdom photo report, covering the Fantasyland Expansion, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook, and more, so let’s take a look:

Good morning Magic Kingdom

Robert Ashburn’s 7/26/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

July 29, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip (including lots of Fantasyland progress), so let’s take a look:

The spur beam for the Monorail is complete

Adam Roth’s 7/23/11 Epcot & Magic Kingdom Photo Report

July 25, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited The Magic Kingdom and Epcot on Saturday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us (including Fantasyland Expansion progress), so let’s take a look:

A good portion of Epcot was being rented out for a party

One Man’s Dream Now Provides An In-Depth Look at Fantasyland Expansion

July 20, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday to catch Lightning McQueen’s debut in Lights, Motors, Action!. While he was there, Adam checked out Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream to see if some of the updated exhibits had finally been installed. Well, they finally have: The Shaghai Disney Resort is already being previewed Walt … Read more

Adam Roth’s 7/17/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

July 18, 2011

Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom on sunday morning and has a number of newsworthy photos from Fantasyland and beyond to share with us, so let’s take a look:

Construction walls up at the tram unloading platform Transportation & Ticket Center

Parks and Resorts Announces “Carousel of Projects” for the D23 Expo

July 18, 2011

Fans attending Disney’s D23 Expo August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center will have the chance to experience “a great big beautiful tomorrow” as they immerse themselves in the future of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which is currently in the biggest period of global expansion in its history. Drawing inspiration from a classic attraction … Read more

Pete’s Silly Sideshow Concept Art?

July 15, 2011

While preparing for this week’s podcast, I happened to come across something of interest… What is it? That’s a good question. If you look closely, you’ll see some recognizable characters. Starting on the left, you’ll see what we think is “Lambert the Sheepish Lion” standing on a pile of other lions. The photo to the … Read more

Nick Corjay’s 7/10/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

July 12, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Nick Corjay returns with an update on the Magic Kingdom taken on Sunday, so let’s take a look:

The firehouse is closed, rumors say it will either be re-purposed for meet and greets or a Magic Kingdom “quest center” of some kind… more on that later…

Take a Closer Look “Under the Sea”

July 11, 2011

Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog has posted an in-depth look at Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. Notice that we get a first look at the model of the exterior, a piece of concept art from the queue area, and the official attraction logo: I love sharing New Fantasyland updates with our readers, … Read more

Adam Roth’s 7/3/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

July 4, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom on July 3rd to catch the first performance of “Celebrate America!” fireworks and has a lot of newsworthy photos of the on-going work in Fantasyland & beyond to share with us:

Wait. Could it be?

Zach Larson’s 6/20/11 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024June 20, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited The Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney earlier today and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

NO MORE STAR TOURS! Thank you…

Disney Provides a Detailed Look at the Storybook Circus!

February 5, 2024June 14, 2011

From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: I know it’s going to be a great week on the Disney Parks Blog when I get to start by posting a new Fantasyland update. Today I’m happy to share new details on the Storybook Circus area that’s planned as part of the new Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom … Read more

Robert Ashburn’s 6/8/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

February 5, 2024June 13, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom back on Wednesday, today we share some newsworthy photos from his latest trip:

The construction walls at the Enchanted Tiki Room now stretch beyond the entrance

Disney Offers A Closer Look at “Enchanted Tales with Belle”

February 5, 2024June 6, 2011

From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: “Beauty and the Beast” was released in theaters in 1991, and to say that I was obsessed with this movie is putting it mildly. I was 12 years old when it debuted and I must’ve seen the film at least 10 times that summer. In my mind, … Read more

Adam Roth’s 6/2/11 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024June 3, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Walt Disney World Resort yesterday, and to say there is a lot going on would be an understatement. Adam updates us on the Fantasyland Expansion, the Skyway building demolition, changes at the Haunted Mansion, and much more. So let’s get started:

MORE STAR TOURS! Not too much, we promise…