It was my friend Beatrice's birthday so we all met up at EPCOT on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
The rain didn't last long because it knew it was Beatrice's birthday and the sun needed to come out! Someone read a tip on Twitter that they were letting people in to a preview of Belle's Cottage in New Fantasyland so we hopped the monorail over to the Magic Kingdom. We had a fun ride over to the Magic Kingdom all excited about the possibility of stepping foot into New Fantasyland so early!
When we got to the Magic Kingdom, we pretty much ran for the entrance to New Fantasyland. We were pleased to see that the tip on Twitter was correct and we were ushered behind the walls of NEW FANTASYLAND!!
This was the perfect spot for a group photo! We were all SO excited to be a part of one of the very first previews!!
We made our way down to the queue for Belle's Cottage which was the only attraction open at this time. Another awesome group shot spot can be found at the well (wink, wink to all LOST fans).
Construction progress at Be Our Guest, it's so funny to look back at this now that I've been through there so many times since this was taken!
While we waited in the queue, we had fun taking photos and enjoying each other's company. It is so wonderful to be part of a group of like minded people who totally geek out over events like this!
I really loved all of the details they put in to make you feel like you were walking into a cottage in France.
When we walked into the house, I noticed immediately how much it felt like a lived-in home. Although it was brand new, Disney sprinkled their magic and made the house feel cozy.
We didn't get to spend nearly enough time in the front room before we were ushered into the next room. The Castmember did a good job of setting the stage and getting us excited to relive Belle and Beast's love story. All of a sudden, the lights go out and you are treated to what I think is one of the most advanced pieces of Disney magic to date. The mirror in front of you magically expands and turns into a hallway that you walk through! If you don't believe me, let the videos in the playlist below tell the story!
Read more about this experience from my friends' perspectives:
http://therelocatedtourist.com/2012/09/09/there-may-be-something-there-that-wasnt-there-before/
http://mymagic100.wordpress.com/2012/09/15/48-in-progress-experience-all-the-new-attractions-in-the-fantasyland-expansion/
http://adisneygirlinorlando.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-fantasyland-overview.html
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