The original Fantasyland area would be named the Castle Courtyard containing original attractions like Prince Charming Regal Carrousel and Peter Pan’s Flight, while beyond the castle’s gates would be a massive new area named the Enchanted Forest. The expansion would bring with it several minilands, or neighborhoods as Disney called them. “New Fantasyland” was first announced at the 2009 D23 Expo. Original version of the New Fantasyland concept art, Image: Disney If you looked inside the tree you could spot a little nod to the area’s former tenant, as there was a Nautilus submarine carved above the door inside. In its place was built… a small Winnie the Pooh play area and character meet and greet named Pooh’s Playful Spot, since it was located across from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride. In 2004, the former submarine attraction’s lagoon was finally drained and covered over. A King Triton statue was added to the lagoon as well. ![]() To utilize the area for more than just its scenic value, a character meet and greet named “Ariel’s Grotto” was set up nearby. The Fantasyland station itself was left mostly abandoned for a decade, usually being utilized as stroller parking.Ģ0,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage had closed in 1994, but the lagoon and rockwork facade for the attraction remained practically untouched for a decade as well. In 1999 the Skyway between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, one of the park’s original opening day attractions, closed. The story of New Fantasyland starts way back when things that were originally part of old Fantasyland started to close. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea being drained, Image: Source
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