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I love to look at scale models, especially ones of theme parks. I made scale models for a living for a couple years and ever since I can't pass up a chance to study a good model.
What do I think of the new Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion, you ask? Mixed feelings.
In a nutshell: I'd rather have 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea still in this space, no doubt about it. I am thrilled they are ripping out Mickey's Toontown Fair (a pathetic excuse for a land). I am not thrilled with the emphasis on character meet-and-greets. I do like the idea of an omni-mover Little Mermaid ride (believe it or not). I do not like the idea of a Dumbo interactive area, simply for the fact that Disney has not a great job with anything interactive since Communicore (opened in 1982) -and- it doesn't seem to fit Fantasyland well. Two Dumbos... that's pretty cool. I do like the extensive 'theming' as most people would call it. The design is pretty. The stories are separated. Anyone who reads this blog knows that character cross-overs the bain of my existence. Thank you, Imagineering/Entertainment for not making a "Princess House" or some junk like that where they all hang out together. Thank you for that.
More thoughts to come, but for now, a cool-looking scale model to look at. A couple of other (even greater) models to look at here.
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