Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland is to double in size in the largest expansion in the history of the Florida park’s Magic Kingdom.
New attractions will include a Little Mermaid ride, a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a Fairytale Hall where kids can meet Disney princesses, two Dumbo carousels and a Goofy rollercoaster.
Al Weiss, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ president of worldwide operations, said Fantasyland was a focal point of the Magic Kingdom in Florida, adding: “Fantasyland is a key driver of guests’ experiences in the park. If they have a good time there, they have a good time everywhere.”
The new attractions will open in phases starting in late 2012. No date has been set for the work to be completed.
A new attraction already open is a show called The Magic, Memories and You! It projects lights and images of that day’s visitors on to Cinderella’s Castle. The 10-minute show is displayed up to twice a day.
In Animal Kingdom, a new Wild Africa Trek allows visitors to strap on harnesses to get close to hippos and walk on two rickety-rope bridges over crocodiles.
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