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Things to say to Gaston at Disney World
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview none other than the great Gaston. He was quick to inform me that no one is admired as much as he in this village. People seem impressed with large necks and dimpled chins in France. I asked if we could begin the interview with a spitting match, but he said he hadn’t been drinking enough water lately and is a little cotton-mouthed. He said to be careful of the popcorn cart made by Belle’s father. He said to focus on “real man’s food” at his Tavern.
Ariel returns to fins and Gaston moves in.
Ariel has moved into her new Grotto today (officially soft opening) and Gaston began meeting guests in New Fantasyland as well. The new Little Mermaid ride is open as well as Gaston’s Tavern. The only portion of New Fantasyland that isn’t open, but is complete is Be Our Guest restaurant. It will be quite a while before the Seven Dwarves Mine Train opens and the new Princess Hall will not open until 2013.
With Ariel relocating and Gaston beginning to meet day guests, Eric is no longer meeting guests at Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World news in brief
I thought I might start a simple Disney news in review column that I’ll feature from time to time to keep everyone informed on of all the goings on in the Disney blogosphere. I’ll pick out information that could assist you with your planning or enhance your experience.
1. Gaston confirmed for New Fantasyland
As I announced earlier today, Gaston has been confirmed to begin meeting in New Fantasyland. The Disney Parks blog announced that his first offical day will be November 19th, but he may appear sporadically prior to that date.
2. Test Track to reopen December 6th
The all-new Tronesque Test Track complete with “sim cars” will reopen to the public on December 6th. The new version will feature an interactive queue that allows guests to design their own car before taking it out on the track. Attractions like this typically undergo soft openings to allow for a test and adjust period and train the new Cast Members. That typically begins a week or two before the announced opening.
3. Upcoming attraction Refurbs
Splash mountain to undergo refurb. According to the Disney Parks calendar, it appears that Splash mountain will be closed from February 1 – March 19, 2013 in order to undergo it’s annual refurbishment.
Studio Backlot Tour – Closed For Refurbishment [ Monday, October 08 – Friday, November 16 ]
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin – Closed For Refurbishment [ Thursday, October 18 – Thursday, October 25 ]
Country Bear Jamboree – Closed For Refurbishment [ Monday, October 01 – Tuesday, October 16 ]
The Boneyard – Closed For Refurbishment [ Wednesday, October 24 – Thursday, October 25 ]
Typhoon Lagoon – Closed for Refurbishment [ Sunday, October 28 – Saturday, January 05 ]
4. Fantasyland Passholder Preview sign up date changed.
Annual Passholders were supposed to be allowed to sign up for previews of the new Fantasyland area on Monday, October 8th, but the date for sign ups was delayed until Monday, October 15th at Noon EDT.
Actual preview dates will be
Saturday, November 3, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Enchanted Tales With Belle Itinerary:
- Take a tour of Be Our Guest RestaurantBe Our Guest Restaurant
- Ride on Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Experience Enchanted Tales with Belle
Ariel’s Grotto Itinerary:
- Take a tour of Be Our Guest RestaurantBe Our Guest Restaurant
- Ride on Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Take photos and receive autographs from Ariel
5. Characters in Flight is aloft again.
The new Characters in Flight balloon is aloft again taking guests high in the sky over Downtown Disney.
The cost is:
$18 Adult (including tax) – ages 10 and up
$12 Children (including tax) – Guests ages 3 – 9
Free – 2 and under
6. Pete’s Silly Sideshow opens to park guests.
You can now meet Daisy/Minnie or Donald/Goofy in their circus attire on a daily basis from park open to close each day. Fastpass distribution for Dumbo and Barnstormer Goofy were relocated into the 3rd tent next to Pete’s. Pulling a Dumbo Fastpass will also get you a “Surprise Fastpass” for Philharmagic. One can retrieve a Dumbo Fastpass, and immediately get a Fastpass for Barnstormer as well. Lines for the female characters is longer than their male counterparts.
7. FREE Wi-Fi continues roll out at Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios became the third park to offer free guest in-park Wi-Fi. The Animal Kingdom is currently the only park of the big 4 that doesn’t offer free Wi-Fi. I prefer my Verizon 4G Razr Maxx, but hey their Wi-Fi doesn’t ding your data plan.
8. New room only and package discounts released.
Room Only
Save up to 35% on stays at select Disney resorts, most nights January 2 – March 7, 2013(Excluding January 18-20)
- Value resorts 15%-25% off
- Moderate resorts 30% off
- Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts 25%-35% off
Package discounts
“Play, Stay and Dine” is being offered for select dates between January 2 and March 7, 2013. The word Dine is included in the offer, but it is NOT the typical Free Dining offer.
Gaston confirmed for New Fantasyland and our interaction
The Disney Parks blog has confirmed the news that we’ve been reporting since August. Gaston will be meeting in New Fantasyland near Gaston’s Tavern. When my daughter and I met him at the Villains Bash, we asked him how he prefers his eggs. He told us he loves a good egg smoothie with a hint of cinnamon. But it must contain 5 dozen eggs. His new tavern will be selling cinnamon rolls, be sure to ask if they offer the 5 dozen egg smoothie! Tell ’em KtP sent you.
