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Disney Confidential: More Fantasyland Rumors.

Saturday, November 5, 2011 Anonymouse 4 Comments

Hey there guys and gals Anonymouse here.

If you know me in real life, you know that I live and breathe Disney gossip and the one thing that gets me all a twitter is anything about the Fantasyland Expansion. Recently, I’ve been hearing rumblings that the Great Goofini is set to open sometime in the Spring. I’m hearing May thrown around a lot, but I’d love to see it open in time for the big Spring Break crowds in early April.

You may recall that this new attraction is just a recycled Goofy’s Barnstormer (pray that they keep those chickens–I love them). In Disney speak, it’s getting a new “overlay.” I know, fancy right? It will be themed along the lines of the Storybook Circus, with Goofy as a circus ringmaster. And while it’s debatable whether or not kids even like the circus these days, that’s what you’re getting in the old Toon Town-a circus. And you will like it. Bad ~~Chip~~ Monkey!

We already know that side A of the Dueling Dumbo will open some time in February (thanks to an article from yours truly), so when Goofy opens up a couple of months later, this area should be complete, with a new train station, character meet and greets, and shopping.

But wait, there’s more.

Because we’re also hearing that the Journey of the Little Mermaid, the centerpiece attraction in the Fantasyland Expansion, may be further along than we thought. This is leading to some conjecture that we can expect soft openings sometime this summer. I’m not putting too much stock into this theory, but I like it and I hope it’s true.

I’ll keep you posted.

Anywho that is all the Disney Gossip I have right now. Let me know what you think in the comment box below. For my past Gossip articles be sure to check them out here. (Chip is making me plug my own articles)Bad ~~Chip~~ Monkey!

Got any good rumors? Please email me at AnonyMouse@chipandco.com or on my Facebook Page

Disney Confidential: Dueling Dumbo Opening in February? (chipandco.com)
No More Toontown – What does that mean? (chipandco.com)

Disney Confidential: More Fantasyland Rumors.

Disney Confidential: Dueling Dumbo Opening in February?

Saturday, November 5, 2011 Anonymouse 1 Comment

Hey there guys and gals Anonymouse here.

The latest rumor flying around regarding the Fantasyland Expansion is that a small part of the Storybook Circus (on the site of the old–sniffle–Toon Town) will open up in February. According to the official Disney website, the old Dumbo will close January 9, 2012 and open up again on February 17. Now, here’s the part that’s confusing me, dear readers: Why would Disney refurbish a ride that’s going to be moved, supposedly later in the year, and then re-open it a month later? By anyone’s standards, that’s a long refurbishment, which means a lot more is going on than just yearly maintenance and a paint job.

More likely, we’re hearing that when Dumbo opens up again it will be just one side of the “double Dumbo” that’s set to open later in 2012. I’m assuming this also means a refurbished bathroom in that area because you can’t send the kiddies all the way into Toon Town–er, Storybook Circus–without any sort of facilities, now can you? No thoughts on any sort of gift shop being open as well, but you can bet there will be something, even if it’s just that small, open-air shop that used to be right across from Goofy’s Barnstormer. A few credible rumors have been flying around that the train station will also open up at that time. We’re hopeful that the old Barnstormer will open up as well, but that might just be wishful thinking as we’ve only heard whispers at this time.

Should be interesting to see how they handle all the construction and the half completed projects surrounding Dumbo if they don’t open the entire Storybook Circus come February, but expect to get your first glimpse of the new Dumbo then.

Anywho that is all the Disney Gossip I have right now.

Got any good rumors? Please email me at AnonyMouse@chipandco.com or on my Facebook Page

Changes coming to Magic Kingdom in Spring of 2012 (chipandco.com)
No More Toontown – What does that mean? (chipandco.com)

Disney Confidential: Dueling Dumbo Opening in February?

Let’s Marvel at Some Super Gossip…

Saturday, July 16, 2011 guest blogging 5 Comments

If Fantasyland isn’t your thing, you’re looking for the next big thing at Disney and the rumor mill is reporting about Marvel. Imagine Tomorrowland transforming into the Stark Expo! Tomorrowland was made to debut the most up and coming technology and Disney now owns Marvel…the possibilities seem endless, as do the rumors.

Of course nothing is as simple or seamless as it seems; particularly for Walt Disney World. With Universal Studios being so close and featuring the same characters…will the Mouse overpower the Globe and take over the Marvel characters?

Which brings us to these facts and questions:

1. There is a lot of money in Marvel, which Disney now owns; what are they going to do about it?

2. “The Avengers” is being released next summer…seems like a great time to coincide with a park transformation…but is it feasible?

3. Tomorrowland in Disneyland and Innoventions in Epcot could use an update…why not the Stark Expo?

4. Disney recently reclaimed Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Walt’s original character who’s rights were stolen) so negotiations between the Mouse and the Globe are possible…but will they be willing to let something as big as Marvel go?

So here we are left with speculation and questions, and a lot of exciting possibilities. How do you feel about super heros in your Disney parks?

Disney Confidential – New Hoop Dee Doo Revue Show Times

Friday, July 1, 2011 Anonymouse 14 Comments

Hey there guys and gals. Anonymouse here.

I have some interesting Disney News/Gossip this morning. The news on the street is Disney is testing new show times for ‘Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue’ starting in November 2011.

Here is what I have read:

From time to time, we evaluate our operation and occasionally make adjustments to meet the changing needs of our guests. As a part of that effort, we will be testing new show times for the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. From November 13, 2011 through February 11, 2012, the show times will be adjusted to 4 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Note that the current show times are 5 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)

Very Interesting..

I don’t know about you but these times are a lot more family friendly. I mean seriously who wants to eat dinner at 9:30pm at night. At 9:30 I am finishing up my 2nd lap around the World Showcase in my Drink Around the World Showcase Challenge.

I hear Chip passes out about 2 stops into the first lap.. What a lightweight.

Tell me what you think about the new showtimes in the comment box below.

Anywho that is all the Disney Gossip I have right now.

Got any good rumors? Please email me at AnonyMouse@chipandco.com on my Facebook Page.

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Disney Confidential New Hoop Dee Doo Revue Show Times

Disney Confidential – Changes coming to Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Saturday, April 30, 2011 Anonymouse 1 Comment

Hey there guys and gals, Anonymouse here! I hope everyone had a great holiday. Now the the countdown to summer begins!

Let me start out by saying this is only a rumor unlike previous articles people think I am giving Press Releases or News Reports but please understand this are just Gossip and or Rumors I hear from around the internet. Chip is responsible for delivering the best in Disney News & Views. (I was forced to say that)

Today’s rumor is similar to our last Disney Confidential where it is based in my favorite park Epcot. Check out our last article about Brazil coming to the World Showcase here.

It seems that the Norway pavilion may be seeing some changes soon. You know that OLD, DATED film Disney runs at the end of the Maelstrom Ride. Apparently Disney was looking to remake that film to help people sit and watch it instead of doing what I do and walk right on through. (After the 10-15 min wait for the doors to open) Seriously they need a bypass door….!

Because of the funding falling through the Pavilion might be changing its name back to the original concept of Scandinavia.

I know exciting right? I seriously think Disney needs to update the overall issue and get rid of it all together. I am not against learning but there are other ways to go about teaching people about Norway. This is the digital age I am sure Disney can make something more hands on or something.

Just sayin..

Well that is all the time I have for today sorry for going on a rant there. I cant tell you how many times I have been locked in Norway after riding the Maelstrom with a full bladder.. OY!

Got any good rumors? Please email me at AnonyMouse@chipandco.com on my Facebook Page.