So we have some more video clips showing the train on the outdoor lift hill and it seems they are testing the lift hill speeds to see what works best and also emergency stops. It really is coming together now and i think we could see soft openings in February early March time. Enjoy!
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Nothing very interesting but the mirror has done an article on the new ride, confirming it will open in spring this year. The title implies that the ride is complete however no picture updates have been posted recently.
Article: http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/trave ... fs-3033585
Article: http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/trave ... fs-3033585
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Nothing major to update, but as we get exceedingly closer to opening we can see lots of artificial trees being dotted around. This is the final little deatails that will make this such a great experience!
http://damouse.com/2014/01/28/new-fanta ... s-opening/
Also there is talk that it was originally opening in February however they have fallen behind with finishing it off so have put it back for around 2 months.
And here is the amazing attention to detail shown in some of the indoor sections!
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/fan ... oaster.htm
http://damouse.com/2014/01/28/new-fanta ... s-opening/
Also there is talk that it was originally opening in February however they have fallen behind with finishing it off so have put it back for around 2 months.
And here is the amazing attention to detail shown in some of the indoor sections!
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/fan ... oaster.htm
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Today brings a picture update of the whole site thanks to Orlando park news!
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/02 ... rfs_3.html
It looks as if after that big drop a waterfall will run down the rocks. I love that they are focusing on all the little details that will make this a truly fantastic experience for the whole family
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/02 ... rfs_3.html
It looks as if after that big drop a waterfall will run down the rocks. I love that they are focusing on all the little details that will make this a truly fantastic experience for the whole family
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It looks amazing. It is gonna be a good looking ride
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I don't know if there's truth behind this, but Wikipedia states that the seven dwarfs mine train is opening on February 18th. Other rumours suggested the ride wasn't opening for at least another two months. Well I can't wait to see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Dwarfs_Mine_Train
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Dwarfs_Mine_Train
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Found this on the bbc website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26332184" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26332184" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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For an all round experience, I'd rather pay that for Disney than £46 for Alton Towers. They put so much money in to making it a truly magical experience. The parades that the hold from 2-4 time a a day must cost a lot in itself.
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Also if you buy Disney 14 day unlimited ticket, which gets you into the 4 main theme parks, 2 water parks and Disney Quest, it works out to be £21 a day. It's cheaper than any Merlin park even with a 2 for 1 voucher and I can select up to 3 rides a day at no extra costs. Disney even make staying on site even better with free parking or use of the transport system. When I last went I was given a free refillable mug which could be used at any of the parks hotels and free food on the dining plan. Even was great that the parks were open 9am to 9pm and a selected park opening a hour earlier or staying open for up to a extra 3 hours. I been in Epcot in the past to after midnight.
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A short POV showing snaps of the ride along with the animation is now on YouTube here
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As much as the ride looks brilliant, to me it looks like it may be a bit rough. Some of the swinging looks quite intense which may be fun or a little uncomfortable.
That has only shown us what we already have seen and knew and know there are many more suprises to be revealed
That has only shown us what we already have seen and knew and know there are many more suprises to be revealed
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Not really as newsworthy as BBC would have you believe.
Genuine question - how many UK visitors buy a 1 day on the gate ticket?
Probably about 0.1%. Most buy 7,14 or 21 day tickets, which as noted are actually superb value.
Genuine question - how many UK visitors buy a 1 day on the gate ticket?
Probably about 0.1%. Most buy 7,14 or 21 day tickets, which as noted are actually superb value.
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To be honest, my other half brought 1 day tickets when we went to Paris for the weekend.
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Another video has been updated and as Danny suspected a waterfall is now in operation over the rock façade The footage of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train starts at 1:35
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I tend not to buy the UK deals on Disney tickets. There are reputable online retailers that sell 3-day 'Magic Your Way' tickets with a 4th day free. Decent value, and doesn't tie you into loads of Disney activities if you just want to do the main parks. In fact, this year, we've just bought 2 day park-hopper tickets as we're only in Orlando for 10 days and there's plenty of stuff we won't do this time around (I'm looking at you 'It's A Small World').
Also, you don't need to stay on site to use the free Disney transportation Get to EPCOT (where most of the hotel shuttles will drop you off) and you can travel to any of the other parks for free.
Also, you don't need to stay on site to use the free Disney transportation Get to EPCOT (where most of the hotel shuttles will drop you off) and you can travel to any of the other parks for free.
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On Wikipedia there's a new opening date of 30th April. The first opening date was a fake on Wikipedia so I would take this as a pinch of salt. However, that does sound like a realistic time scale so you never know
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Dwarfs_Mine_Train
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Dwarfs_Mine_Train