May 2012 New Fantasyland Construction Update – Part 1: Dueling Dumbos Are Now Part Of The Magic Kingdom
Posted by Raphael De Varona in Magic Kingdom, Theme Parks
Imagine a world where mine train steel rises into the sky, where pachyderms multiply and enchanting adventures aren’t just the way things are supposed to be but rather a dreamy and magical reality. Ok now that you are done dreaming about the next Da Mouse New Fantasyland Update 
we are ready to show you that world. If you thought you had seen New Fantasyland before, then you’d better get ready for this update because it has a little bit of everything to warm your Disney fan heart. The entrance to New Fantasyland is just a magical click away, oh and do be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you see and think of our photos and of course all of the amazing work going on in the New Fantasyland expansion.
The Magic Kingdom landscape is literally changed forever by New Fantasyland…
Everywhere you turn there are new sights that are filled with wonder and create anticipation for the incredible journey into Fantasyland Forest and Storybook Circus.
I can already imagine walking through this pathway and seeing the careening mine train cars making their way into the various grassy hills and bends that will soon replace the mighty gray steel of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster.
Sure it looks impressive but just you wait till Parts 2, 3, & 4 of this update!
But first we make our way towards Storybook Circus where at first glance we can see that the installation of the second Dumbo spinner is now nearly complete!
I can’t be any more excited to see Dumbo the Flying Elephant in its full dueling glory, how about you?
One more Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Teaser Thrown In Randomly for good measure? Why not?
So much going on, from all the new trees that have been planted…to…yes the Big Top Tent.
The new trees will certainly do a great job of masking the giant queue building for Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
I recently tried pressing Chris Beatty for some more information on what interactive elements we will see inside the Big Top but he was all too happy to keep it a secret. I hope that means what will be inside is going to be special.
Just a beautiful color contrast with Dumbo the Flying Elephant and it works nicely with the area.
Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid’s rock work will definitely be a stand out this holiday season when Fantasyland Forest makes its debut.
Sorry but I can’t help but look back at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster, isn’t she dreamy?
Hanging Lamps are lit over Casey Jr.
This is going to be an interesting area at night…
When these walls come down the area is going to have a very nice open feel to it.
But now onto the star of Part 1 of this update, Dueling Dumbos is now far more than just a drawing or a dream. It is impossibly fun to imagine just how beautiful this is going to look when both are open and spinning through the air!
Cinderella’s Castle provides an incredible backdrop for all of the Magic Kingdom and certainly Storybook Circus is no different.
But Cinderella’s Castle isn’t the only castle visible from Dumbo’s queue!
And it is these type of views (that will get better once the construction walls are removed) that get you excited for the experiences that await you on the rest of your Magic Kingdom day.
Click Here For Part 2!
14 May 2012
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I think the thing your seeing on the crane is just the controls for the crane (when your in the crane you can drive it, move it, etc) Just my guess….
I think you might be right AP.
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Very cool, just learned something…thanks AP.
Waiting on Part II !!!
Should be up in just a bit
Thanks for the beautiful pictures – it looks like you were there on a gorgeous day. I simply cannot wait to see that construction wall between the Dumbos come down! What a showstopper it is going to be.
I agree that Dumbo the Flying Elephant is going to look spectacular. You are very welcome Rayne and trust me you don’t want to miss the pictures in the rest of the series. Some incredible looks into New Fantasyland still to come.
FYI, the thing in the photos is not a crane, its refered to as a “cherry picker”. It is just used to go up and down and the box in the photo are the controls to lift it.
Yeah, I noticed that later and AP pointed that out to me above as well. I’ve been meaning to correct the photo comments but I’ve been working on getting Big Thunder Mountain and other updates published. But thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it greatly and hoped you’ve enjoyed our photo update series.