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Video: Sneak Peek of ‘Enchanted Tales With Belle’

We’ve already seen how many details the Imagineers are including in New Fantasyland® Area in the Magic Kingdom® Park! There truly is no inch of this expansion that wasn’t well planned with creativity and innovation.

Enchanted Tales with Belle is no exception. Imagineers wanted this experience to be more than a meet and greet – something that every guest would remember, regardless of their age or interest in Disney Princesses.

The Enchanted Tales with Belle experience begins inside Maurice’s cottage, Belle’s childhood home, and ends inside the library at Beast’s Castle.

You’re going to love this experience! Enjoy as this two-part video as Imagineers Chris Beatty, Chris Kelly and Ted Robledo explain how this “tale as old as time” will be brought to life – with you as a star! Parents: You may want to keep these videos to yourself and save the MAGIC for the little ones to experience in person!

The Enchanted Forest portion of the New Fantasyland® Area in the Magic Kingdom® Park will open Dec. 6, 2012 with limited previews beginning Nov. 19.

Contact your Magic Maker® today and ask how you can experience the New Fantasyland® expansion at a discounted price!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:23-05:00August 31st, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Belle, Disney World Fantasyland, Enchanted Tales With Belle, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland|0 Comments

‘Be Our Guest Restaurant’ Reservation Information

Finally, the date we have all been waiting for!

The new Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom® Park will begin taking advanced dining reservations for their dinner service on Monday, Aug. 20th at 7a. The first dinner service will be on Mon. Nov. 19th. All advanced dining reservations will require a credit card guarantee and guests who do not cancel at least one day in advance will be charged a $10 per person cancellation fee.

Be Our Guest Restaurant is part of the New Fantasyland® expansion in the Magic Kingdom® Park. Located below Beast’s castle, guests will be transported into the magical world of Beauty and the Beast. The restaurant features three themed dining rooms: the mysterious West Wing with the “enchanted rose;” the Rose Gallery with twirling, larger-than-life figures of Belle and Beast; and The Ballroom with elegant details, such as a domed ceiling, twinkling chandeliers and glimpses of softly falling snow outside.

Lunch is quick-service (no reservations required) and will be delivered to your table after you have ordered from a self service kiosk while Dinner is a traditional table service meal. They will be offering a fun French-inspired menu which we reported on earlier this summer. Be Our Guest Restaurant will be a participating on the Disney Dining Plan. Lunch will be considered (1) Counter Service credit and Dinner will be (1) Table service credit.

If you haven’t discussed the Be Our Guest Restaurant with your Magic Maker® yet, be sure to contact them quickly! Be Our Guest Restaurant is expected to be very popular and advance dining reservations for the location will be extremely difficult to secure for the upcoming months.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:24-05:00August 16th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Be Our Guest Restaurant, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland|0 Comments

Grand Opening of New Fantasyland® Slated for Dec. 6th

We are so excited to share a very special date with you!

The grand opening of the New Fantasyland® at Magic Kingdom® will take place on Dec. 6, 2012. Attractions included in this phase of opening are:

Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Ariel’s Grotto
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Gaston’s Tavern
Bonjour! Village Gifts.

Limited previews of the attractions will begin Nov. 19. Additional phases of the New Fantasyland® opening include Princess Fairytale Hall in 2013 and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in 2014.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-08-07T17:38:22-05:00August 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland|0 Comments

Pete’s Silly Sideshow Coming To Storybook Circus

Our guests who have been fortunate enough to visit the Storybook Circus section of the New Fantasyland® area have no doubt been amazed at the new additions to the Magic Kingdom®. But while touring the area, it is hard to not notice that the Storybook Circus area is still not completely open. Details on 2 of those unfinished locations were just released today.

One of the big-top tents will house Pete’s Silly Sideshow. Inside, guests will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Disney characters who secretly have some circus-like special talents! The other tent will be Big Top Souvenirs.

Here’s a first look inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow:

Pete's Silly Sideshow: Pete’s Silly Sideshow

: Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Pete's Silly Sideshow will be divided into two sides - with one entrance to meet Goofy & Donald and one to meet Minnie & Daisy: Pete’s Silly Sideshow will be divided into two sides – with one entrance to meet Goofy & Donald and one to meet Minnie & Daisy

: Pete’s Silly Sideshow will be divided into two sides – with one entrance to meet Goofy & Donald and one to meet Minnie & Daisy

Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller): Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller)

: Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller)

Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star): Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star)

: Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star)

Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna: Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna

: Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna

Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer): Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer)

: Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer)

Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot): Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot)

: Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot)

The Great Goofini and The Astounding Donaldo: The Great Goofini and The Astounding Donaldo

: The Great Goofini and The Astounding Donaldo

An opening date for Pete’s Silly Sideshow has yet to be announced. Once opened, Mickey will continue to greet his guests inside his current location at Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A.®.

All images are Walt Disney Imagineer Concept artwork. Actual construction and design may vary. All entertainment is subject to change.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:25-05:00August 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, Magic Kingdom attractions, Meet & Greets, New Fantasyland, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

Photo Update of New Fantasyland Progress

Anticipation has been rising as construction of the New Fantasyland® continues! The Storybook Circus area has already opened, but the Fantasyland® Forest section is scheduled to open in phases beginning Holidays 2012.

Walt Disney World® Resort’s Imagineering team has been sharing sporadic photo updates of the area to share their excitement for the expansion. Enjoy all the detail and creativity in what will soon become the New Fantasyland®!

Prince Eric’s Castle, part of the Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction.: Prince Eric’s Castle, part of the Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction.

: Prince Eric’s Castle, part of the Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction.

This portrait of Gaston will be in Gaston's Tavern: This portrait of Gaston will be in Gaston’s Tavern

: This portrait of Gaston will be in Gaston’s Tavern

Portrait of Beast which will be located in the Be Our Guest Restaurant: Portrait of Beast which will be located in the Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Portrait of Beast which will be located in the Be Our Guest Restaurant

A fence patched by handyman Maurice: A fence patched by handyman Maurice

: A fence patched by handyman Maurice

Weather vane on Maurice’s Cottage: Weather vane on Maurice’s Cottage

: Weather vane on Maurice’s Cottage

Heart shutters on Maurice’s Cottage: Heart shutters on Maurice’s Cottage

: Heart shutters on Maurice’s Cottage

Detail of Chimney on Maurice’s Cottage: Detail of Chimney on Maurice’s Cottage

: Detail of Chimney on Maurice’s Cottage

Details on Maurice’s Cottage in New Fantasyland: Details on Maurice’s Cottage in New Fantasyland

: Details on Maurice’s Cottage in New Fantasyland

Maurice’s Cottage in New Fantasyland: Maurice’s Cottage in New Fantasyland

: Maurice’s Cottage in New Fantasyland

Bronze Statue of Gaston will be part of a fountain outside Gaston's Tavern: Bronze Statue of Gaston will be part of a fountain outside Gaston’s Tavern

: Bronze Statue of Gaston will be part of a fountain outside Gaston’s Tavern

Enchanted Rose Mosaic at Be Our Guest Restaurant: Enchanted Rose Mosaic at Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Enchanted Rose Mosaic at Be Our Guest Restaurant

Enchanted Rose etched in stone at Be Our Guest Restaurant: Enchanted Rose etched in stone at Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Enchanted Rose etched in stone at Be Our Guest Restaurant

Enchanted Rose Stonework at Be Our Guest Restaurant: Enchanted Rose Stonework at Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Enchanted Rose Stonework at Be Our Guest Restaurant

Enchanted Rose Stonework at Be Our Guest Restaurant: Enchanted Rose Stonework at Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Enchanted Rose Stonework at Be Our Guest Restaurant

Enchanted Rose Etching at Be Our Guest Restaurant: Enchanted Rose Etching at Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Enchanted Rose Etching at Be Our Guest Restaurant

Enchanted Rose Detail at Be Our Guest Restaurant: Enchanted Rose Detail at Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Enchanted Rose Detail at Be Our Guest Restaurant

Enchanted Rose Chandelier at Be Our Guest Restaurant: Enchanted Rose Chandelier at Be Our Guest Restaurant

: Enchanted Rose Chandelier at Be Our Guest Restaurant

A key component to the Beauty and the Beast storyline, the Enchanted Rose plays an equally important role in the theming of the Be Our Guest Restaurant: A key component to the Beauty and the Beast storyline, the Enchanted Rose plays an equally important role in the theming of the Be Our Guest Restaurant

: A key component to the Beauty and the Beast storyline, the Enchanted Rose plays an equally important role in the theming of the Be Our Guest Restaurant

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:26-05:00August 3rd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland|0 Comments

A Taste of the Upcoming “Be Our Guest Restaurant”

Earlier today, the Walt Disney World® Resort gave us a “taste” of what we can expect when the Be Our Guest Restaurant opens up later this year. Inspired by the Disney Movie Beauty and the Beast, the Be Our Guest Restaurant will seat over 500 guests and will feature foods with a French twist.

Lunch will be quick-service, but a little different than what guests currently find at most counter service locations on property. Guests will order from either a touchscreen terminal or cashier and then have a seat inside the dining room. When your food is ready, it will be delivered to you at your table.

Some of the options on the lunch menu will include:

Braised Pork
Tuna Niçoise salad and a Croque Monsieur sandwich (carved ham, Gruyere cheese, béchamel)
Carved Turkey on a Warm Baguette with Dijon mayonnaise
Grilled Steak Sandwich with Garlic Butter Spread
Loaded Vegetable Quiche
Quinoa, Shallot and Chive salad
Kid’s Options
- Mickey Meatloaf
- Carved Turkey Sandwich
- Roasted Pulled Pork
- Whole-Grain Macaroni topped with Marinara and Mozzarella
- Seared Mahi Mahi

For dinner, the restaurant will transform into a table service location. Dinner menu options will include:

Appetizers
- A Charcuterie plate with cured meats and sausages
- Mussels steamed in white wine
- Potato Leek soup
- French onion soup
- Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Entrées
- Grilled Strip Steak with Pommes Frites
- Thyme-Scented Pork Rack Chop with Au Gratin Pasta
- Rotisserie Rock Hen with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Pan-Seared Salmon in Leek Fondue
- Oven-Baked Ratatouille
- Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops with Veggies in Puff Pastry with Creamy Lobster Sauce
Dessert
- Cupcakes (Strawberry Cream Cheese or Triple Chocolate)
- Chocolate Cream Puff
- Passion Fruit Cream Puff
Kid’s Options
- Grilled Steak
- Whole-Grain Macaroni
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Grilled Fish of the Day

Advance Dining Reservations for Be Our Guest Restaurant will open up some time in late August. The restaurant is scheduled to be open for the holidays. The Be Our Guest Restaurant is part of the New Fantasyland® Expansion which is taking place at Magic Kingdom® Park.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:40-05:00June 27th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Be Our Guest Restaurant, Disney World Restaurants, Fantasyland Expansion, Magic Kingdom Restaurants, New Fantasyland|0 Comments

New Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Now Open at Magic Kingdom® Park

After several days of heavy rain in the Walt Disney World® Resort area, a wet play area is probably the last thing on the minds of guests right now. But as soon as the Florida sun and heat returns, the new Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station will be a popular hangout And as you can see in the photo gallery below, Disney Imagineers weren’t kidding when they included the word “Soak” in the name!

Casey Jr., the famous locomotive from Dumbo, and his train of circus animals fits perfectly into its surroundings at Storybook Circus. It joins the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® and The Barnstormer® attractions which had previously opened to guests earlier this spring.

The Storybook Circus area is just one part of the New Fantasyland® Area expansion that is happening at Magic Kingdom® Park.

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-06-25T08:11:04-05:00June 25th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station, Fantasyland Expansion, Magic Kingdom, New Fantasyland, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

New “Queue-less Queue” coming to Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction

Kids of all ages enjoy taking flight on the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction when they visit the Magic Kingdom® Park. But soon, the wait before boarding the attraction will be the “star of the show!”

As part of the New Fantasyland® Area expansion, the attraction will gain a second ride carousel and a new interactive queue which will be inside the big top tent in Storybook Circus. This queue is an innovative area created by Walt Disney Imagineering and will redefine how guests see “wait times.”

Guests wishing to ride the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction will receive a “circus ticket” (similar to pagers used at many restaurants). The “circus ticket” will hold their place in line and notify them when it’s their turn to take flight on the airborne pachyderms. While waiting, guests can take center stage by enjoying several play experiences all centered around the circus theme.

The new “queue-less queue” inside the big top tent is scheduled to open to guests in July. A similar system was tested back in 2009 at the Rock ‘n Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:46-05:00June 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Dumbo, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland, Storybook Circus|1 Comment

Final Days of Snow White’s Scary Adventures® Attraction

After 40 years of operation, Thursday, May 31st, will mark the final day of the Snow White’s Scary Adventures® Attraction at Magic Kingdom® Park. One of the fourteen remaining opening day attractions at Magic Kingdom® Park’s opening on October 1, 1971, the attraction will be removed to make way for the new Princess Fairytale Hall.

Princess Fairytale Hall is part of the New Fantasyland® Area expansion that is taking place right now at the Magic Kingdom® Park. This royal area will become the new home for guests to meet-and-greet their favorite Disney Princesses. Design of the building calls for a castle-like entrance of stone and stained glass windows, a large gallery with high ceilings and portraits of Disney Princesses, and elegantly finished rooms for guests to meet the Princesses in.

Princess Fairytale Hall is set to debut in late 2013. In the meantime, guests will find the Princesses in various meet-and-greet locations spread throughout the Magic Kingdom® Park. Consult your Times Guide for exact locations and times during your visit.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:46-05:00May 30th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland, Snow White's Scary Adventures|1 Comment

More Details Surface on Be Our Guest Restaurant

As the opening of the highly anticipated Be Our Guest Restaurant slowly draws closer, more and more details on this new dining location emerge. Back in March, we shared a video with you of the amazing mural that will serve as a backdrop making restaurant guests feel like they are part of the “Beauty and the Beast” movie.

Now, we are happy to bring you a video that details more of the inspiration behind the design and decor of the Be Our Guest Restaurant.

The Be Our Guest Restaurant is part of the New Fantasyland expansion that is currently taking place inside the Magic Kingdom® Park. The restaurant will serve as an additional counter-service location during lunch, but will offer table-service for dinner and is scheduled to open to the public prior to the holidays in 2012.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:00-05:00May 8th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Be Our Guest Restaurant, Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland|1 Comment