Who's excited for the new Fantasyland? I am, but it's not without reservations. I think most of us will miss Toontown...but because of any great attractions or restaurants, but simply because of what it was. It was an engineering triumph and a creative land that defied imagination. The new Fantasyland is expected to surpass all expectations. What's so great about it?
The Little Mermaid- I think just about everybody is relieved that Little Mermaid is finally getting its due at the parks. The success of that film along with a concept that is perfect for an attraction will ensure that Little Mermaid becomes an experience rather than just a show.
The Beauty and the Beast Castle- The drawings on this look great, including a restaurant, a gift shop, and a walk around exhibit will surely make for an exciting area. Should they have built a real attraction like they did for Little Mermaid? Possibly, but I expect this area to be wildly successful.
Snow White and the Mine Train- This is what i'm most excited about and i'm glad they added it instead of the Pixie Hollow area. Adding a little thrill to Fantasyland will help the park, much like Matterhorn Mountain does to Disneyland in California.
Dumbo x 2- When I heard that they were building a second Dumbo carousel I was a bit confused. Why two Dumbo attractions, what's the point? Couldn't they use the space for better purposes? Then I looked at the attendance figures. Dumbo is one of the longest queue attractions for guests, so adding a second one will not only look better, but will decrease wait time and flow throughout Fantasyland.
The one question I have to ask now is...what about CURRENT FILMS? Why does it take 20 years for a SUCCESSFUL film to get an attraction? Disney should look to PIXAR films for the next batch of attractions. A Wall-E attraction in Tomorrowland, a Cars attraction in Adventureland, an UP attraction in Fantasyland (Imagine the house built with the balloons similar to the Toontown Style). These ideas are all plausible, but they are also current, which helps them stay relevant.
The new Fantasyland should be very exciting, not only because of the new attractions, but because of the sizable investment. If this is successful, this will likely start a new trend among WDP&R for significant renovations at Disneyland and Tokyo Disney. This is the best alternative to combat the Wizarding World of Harry Potter...and to the winner go the spoils.
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