- Disney added Fantasmic on January 22nd, which changed the recommendations for that week slightly. The January Crowd Calendar has been updated.
- Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus opened Sunday. In addition, the yellow tent has FASTPASS machines for Barnstormer and Dumbo that are operational. You can collect FASTPASSes for both Dumbo and Barnstormer at the same time and a surprise FASTPASS for Mickey’s PhilharMagic prints with Dumbo. Pete’s Silly Sideshow is expected to open Thursday, where you’ll be able to meet Minnie, Daisy, Goofy and Donald. The website will be on hand and I may check things out Tuesday after visiting Epcot, depending on time/energy.
- Chip and Dale have moved from Camp Minnie-Mickey to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. The rest of the Camp Minnie-Mickey are expected to move to the former Beastly Kiosk sometime this month. Animal Kingdom now offers free paper guides that explain more about the animals you’ll find in the Park.
- Marie (The Cat) has moved from the France at Epcot to Magic Kingdom to replace Daisy, who is moving to Pete’s Silly Sideshow. Beast no longer greets guests anywhere until Be Our Guest Restaurant opens November 19th.
- New Fantasyland Preview dates are available. Login to your “My Passholder Page” at DisneyWorld.com to see the details. Here’s a direct copy/paste:
Be among the first to experience New Fantasyland during a special Passholder Preview in November 2012!
You’re invited to be among the first to experience the enchantment of New Fantasyland during a special Passholder Preview in November 2012! Upon completion, Fantasyland will nearly double in sizethe largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom park.
Preview Dates and Times
Dates and times for Passholder Previews are as follows:
- 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.
Preview Itineraries
You can experience one of the following itineraries during your Passholder Preview:
- Enchanted Tales With Belle Itinerary, which lets you:
- Take a tour of Be Our Guest Restaurant
- Ride on Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Experience Enchanted Tales with Belle
- The Ariel’s Grotto Itinerary, which lets you:
- Take a tour of Be Our Guest Restaurant
- Ride on Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Take photos and receive autographs from Ariel
Whatever itinerary you choose, you can look forward to all-new excitement at Magic Kingdom park!
Important Registration Information
- Registration for this event is limited. You may register up to 8 Guests total; every member of your party must be a valid Passholder at both time of registration and time of event.
- If you are on the Annual Pass Monthly Payment Program, you must be current with your payments at both time of registration and the time of the event for which you register. If you have questions about your Annual Pass payments, please call (888) 701-4100.
- Valid Magic Kingdom admission is required for all registered Guests in order to attend the event. Epcot after 4 and Weekday Select Passholders: please note that your Annual Pass is not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom park on the Passholder Preview dates. If you wish to register for a Passholder Preview, you may visit any theme park ticket window to inquire about an upgrade or to purchase a ticket.
- Passholder Preview event registration is limited to one event per Passholder.
- In order to register, you will need the names, dates of birth, and Annual Passes for each member of your party.
- When you have completed your registration you will receive a confirmation via email. You must print the confirmation page and bring it to the event check-in location in order to be admitted to your Passholder Preview. Confirmation pages on cell phones, tablets or other electronic devices cannot be accepted for this event.
New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection Merchandise
New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise was created especially for special Guests invited to attend the New Fantasyland Preview at Magic Kingdom park. The New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection will only be available online for a very limited time: October 1 October 14, 2012. To shop the New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection, please click here! New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection Merchandise will not be shipped to Guests until mid-December and will not be available at the New Fantasyland Preview events. Merchandise is limited and subject to availability. Merchandise Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise be available to purchase?
The New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise will only be available for purchase online October 1 — October 14, 2012.
Will I have the opportunity to purchase New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise at the New Fantasyland Preview Event at Magic Kingdom® Park or after October 14?No, the New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise will not be available for purchase during the New Fantasyland Preview Events and will not be available to order after October 14, 2012.
Where do I pick up my New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise? All orders for the New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise will be shipped directly to the address given at the time your order is placed. Merchandise will not be available to be picked up before, during or after the New Fantasyland Preview Events. What are the shipping fees for the New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise? The shipping fee for the New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise will follow the standard Walt Disney World Shipping Rates. Please see Domestic Ground and International Shipping Rates below:Domestic Ground Shipping Rates
Merchandise Transaction Shipping Rate
Up to $50.00 $9.95 $50.01 – $75.00 $14.95 $75.01 – $100.00 $19.95 $100.01 – $150.00 $24.95 $150.01 – $250.00 $29.95 $250.01 – $500.00 $34.95 $500.01 – $1000.00 $39.95 International Shipping Rates
Merchandise Transaction Shipping Rate
Up to $20.00 $10.00 $20.01 – $30.00 $25.00 $30.01 – $40.00 $40.00 $40.01 – $60.00 $50.00 $60.01 – $100.00 $75.00 $100.01 – $250.00 $100.00 $250.01 – $500.00 $125.00 $500.01 – $1000.00 $150.00 Does the Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Merchandise Discount apply on New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise? Yes! The Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Merchandise Discounts apply to New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise. Can I cancel my order for the New Fantasyland Commutative Collection merchandise after it is placed? Unfortunately, no. Select product from the New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection is being custom made to order and cannot be cancelled once your order is placed.
Once my order is placed for New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise, how soon can I expect my order to arrive?New Fantasyland Commemorative Collection merchandise will not be shipped to Guests until mid-December.
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Thanks for the passholder preview info! I saw that in my email and sort of didn’t look further, except to note the dates & check which one I can get off from work most easily.
Looks like if I can get in, it’s the 11th at 8am for me. Or alternately anything available, since I make the work schedule and that’s just the one day when I know for sure I’ll be off. But so will everyone else, I suppose. That Belle t-shirt is really pretty, too, but I don’t know if I need $37 of bragging…
So when you say “The rest of the Camp Minnie-Mickey are expected to move to the former Beastly Kiosk sometime this month,” does that include Pocahontas? She is not on the trails so I didn’t know if it is just the trails moving or if she would move too. Thanks for your great site!
I don’t know any more about what’s happening with Camp Minnie-Mickey than anyone else does.
Awww man, we work on the weekends, and since they’re busy enough with locals then I was kinda figuring the previews would be on weekdays. Oh well. DH is off on the 11th, I might call out so we can hit it that day. YOLO and all that.
Had to laugh. I was invited to attend the passholdrr preview, but with my Weekday Select, I have to pay an upgrade to attend. Ummmm…think I’ll just wait until November.
Interesting, all the moving about of Characters. Like carrots on a stick…
Whoops….sorry. That last comment from Anonymous was me.
Josh, will you be going to Be Our Guest Restaurant shortly after it opens? We are going December 1st and can’t wait to get a sneak peak before our reservation.
Does anyone know how busy these passholder previews tend to be. Does one need to get there for the beginning of the window to avoid lines?