Ticket prices are up and booking for 2012 at Walt Disney World has opened, but there is much time for excitement as some of the bookings being made will be able to have guests feast their eyes on the brand new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. The renovation is going to change things around, add in new attractions, and make it a much larger fairy tale experience for all.
Today, the Disney Parks Blog unveiled some details regarding the new Storyboard Circus that has been shrouded in mystery until now. Based on the story from the animated film Dumbo, it's going to join up with other new plans including Beast's Castle, Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, and Maurice's Cottage.
Check out an aerial drawing of Storybook Circus
Let's see what Storybook Circus will be all about.
Storybook Circus will be based on our animated film, “Dumbo.” Here, Casey Jr., the famous locomotive from the movie, has rolled into town and brought the grand Storybook Circus with him. The area will be filled with colorful circus tents and nods to the famous film. For example, guests – especially little ones – are welcome to cool down with Casey Jr., who can be found near the train station, getting splashed by playful circus animals.
Just past Casey Jr., guests will encounter big-top circus tents that lead to a “double” version of Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Also, in the tradition of classic air shows, Barnstormer will take on a new look and theme, becoming a spiraling stunt plane built by The Great Goofini.
Dumbo has always been one of my favorite Disney animated films and it is one that doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. Yes, even with the attraction playing centerpiece to the old Fantasyland. It's nice to see more focus going to this wonderful story.
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