7 Dwarfs mine train update

Disney Imagineers take us behind the scenes of the 7 Dwarfs Mine train opening next year, it will be the last phase of the New Fantasyland expansion. Installation of the track is 75% complete. Also, a peek into the construction of the Princess Fairytale Hall opening later this year.
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Weekend Pic Updates 11.10.12

Polar Express Experience at SeaWorld is now open! A must-see attraction, it is open daily and not just on SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration days. The attraction is always busy during the weekend, see it during a weekday.

Hot chocolate is available for purchase and Santa is inside to meet guest.

SeaWorld's Christmas celebration begins this Saturday! More info on the event on the link tab above.

Construction progress on the Antarctica attraction at SeaWorld. View from the Sky-tower as most of the structure is complete and ground level work is continuing. Coming Spring 2013

 
Epcot: Test Track opening soon.

Magic Kingdom. Fantasyland: New signs were posted on the construction walls of what used to be Snow Whites Scary Adventure which closed a couple of months ago. A new Princess Fairy Tale Hall will open next year. Guest will be able to meet: Tiana, Aurora, Snow White, Cinderella, and Jasmine.

At the New Fantasyland Gaston's Chair has been added next to the fireplace inside Gaston's Tavern. Passholder previews continue, Park guests will be able to preview the area starting the 19th until its official opening in early Dec.

A new projection show which will replace "Magic Memories, and You" will debut this week. Celebrate the Magic is the name of the new show, it will also include a small holiday portion just like last year.  Here is a clip of the Summer edition of the MM&Y

Hollywood Studios: finishing touches are going up on the new Jack Sparrow attraction opening very soon at DHS next to Toy Story Mania.

 
At Universal, construction continues on the Transformers attraction near the front of the park. A couple of days ago a new smaller crane has joined the site to help out. Coming SUMMER 2013

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Inside Gaston's Tavern

Gaston's Tavern inside the New Fantasyland is a quick service restaurant which serves roasted pork shanks, cinnamon rolls, LeFou's Brew, chocolate croissants, fruit or vegetable cups and other drinks.

The tavern itself  has 2 small eating areas  (outdoor seating is also available)

Pork Shank, LeFou's brew and cinnamon roll.

All three were good. The pork shank was fall of the bone goodness, seasoned just right. It would be nice to have some type of sauce but, that's just me ($8).   My cinnamon roll was not warm at all and could use more of the gooey stuff ($4). The drink was refreshing, pineapple? apple? frozen drink which can also be purchased in a souvenir mug $10 ($4.50 regular cup)

 A look inside Gaston's Tavern




Other Updates:
 At DHS quick look at the progress being made to the Legends of Captain Jack Sparrow. (Opening Fall)

 Osborne Lights Progress:

 Just missing a few more lights, the hanging angels near the globe and the large tree in the middle of the street. Lights turn on next month

Animal Kingdom animal guide. A small guide, similar to the times guide are available on the map carts in the front of the park. Each section of the park along with each animal that are in that area are labeled on the guide. 

At Magic Kingdom: Magic Carpet closed for a quick refurb. Re-opens next week.

Walls

 When Magic Kingdom's turnstiles malfunction.

 
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Pumpkin Carving
Legoland Florida turns One
New Fantasyland Dress Rehearsal begins 

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Dress Rehearsals New Fantasyland preview 10.12.12

On Friday, 10.12 Disney opened  more of the new Fantasyland area of the Magic Kingdom for dress rehearsals. The area is set to officially open Dec 6th. Enchanted Tales with Belle has been randomly opening the past few weeks... now, more of the new area is open for park guests. 

• The area is not guaranteed to be open daily and will not have the same operating hours as the park. Yesterday, the area was only open from 10am to about 6pm. Enchanted Tales with Belle, Gaston's Village, Journey of The Little Mermaid as well as a meet and greet with Gaston and Ariel was operating.

Pics of Be Our Guest restaurant and area (not open)

• Cast members greeted guest and had the menu available for them to view.

• Meet and Greet with Gaston was just to the left of the fountain statue of himself. Behind the statue was Gaston's Tavern where you can enjoy Lefou's Brew, Roasted Pork Shank, Pastries, Snacks, and Beverages. Restrooms, a small gift shop and popcorn stand also nearby.

 VIDEO: Gaston meet and greet:

Under The Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid / Prince Eric's castle

• The ride itself was similar to the Nemo ride at Epcot. Check out the full ride below:

• And Finally, Ariel's grotto located near the ride exit.

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 Enchanted Tales with Belle preview  
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