Tag: Fantasyland
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Strange Sightings, Loud Noises, & Flames: Dragons in the New Fantasyland?
Something strange is happening in the new Fantasyland, or at least that’s the word on the Net. There’s talk of mythical creatures, more specifically DRAGONS, in the Magic Kingdom. Since the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998, fans of myths and legends have been questioning whether or not some type of dragon attraction would…
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Disney agrees to purchase Lucasfilm for $4 billion
The Walt Disney Co. has just announced that they have agreed to purchase Lucasfilm Ltd. from George Lucas for $4.05 billion in cash and stock. George Lucas has been well-known for maintaining creative control over all details that bear the Lucasfilm name, so it comes as no surprise that he will continue as a creative…
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The Return of Classic Disney Imagineering
Disney does it right. For years, theme park goers have found themselves amazed by the amount of detail Walt Disney Imagineering puts into creating new experiences for its guests. Everything from the line queues, ride vehicles, and walkways, to the background music, cast member costuming, and building structures are examined when creating a new area…
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Magic Kingdom Construction Update – October 2012
Photos of Little Mermaid in soft previews The grand opening of the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World is getting closer. On December 6, 2012 everyone will be able to see this area that has been under construction for several years. I am getting excited to see all the new areas and attractions.
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Magic Kingdom No Longer a “Dry” Park Against Walt’s Wishes
When Walt Disney first designed the Magic Kingdom, he made it clear that alcohol was not to be sold. The concept for the park was to be “family oriented” with children and their parents enjoying time together. Much unlike what happens at some carnivals, state fairs, or non-Disney theme parks, an adult member of the…
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Magic Kingdom & Grand Floridian Photo Update – 9/6/2012
Early yesterday morning I headed over to Magic Kingdom to check out the progress of some of the construction – and I took some photos along the way! With New Fantasyland nearing completion and some of the smaller projects around the park, there was plenty to see.
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Magic Kingdom Construction Update July 2012
I promised everyone construction updates on Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Finally the scrim is down on Main Street USA. You can get the picture postcard photo of Cinderella Castle as you look down the street again.