Walls come down at the Enchanted Forest section of Fantasyland

Disney this morning took down part of the construction wall in Fantasyland, covering the Enchanted Forest. The walls have been replaced with potted bushes on wheels, which is usually done if an area is nearing completion. It allows them to easily open the section for a soft opening.

PHOTOS: Pete's Silly Sideshow opens at Storybook Circus

Pete's Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus opened yesterday, and we've got photos from inside the new location. This now completes Storybook Circus, with all areas open to guests.

Fantasyland passholder previews to begin on November 3

Disney have confirmed that a special passholder preview for the new Fantasyland will be on offer from November 3, 2012, with registration opening midday on Monday, Octover 8, 2012.

Storybook Circus third Big Top Ten to house FASTPASS distribution and food

The purpose of the third Big Top Tent at the newly opened Storybook Circus has so far remained unconfirmed. However can now confirm that this yellow colored tent will be home to the FASTPASS distribution areas for both "Dumbo the Flying Elephant" and "The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini".

VIDEO: New Fantasyland Timelapse

A timelapse video of the new Fantasyland has been posted. The 30 second clip shows the construction of the new area over a period of 2 years. You can see clearly in the middle of the video, the bridge being built, followed by the castle walls, providing an entrance to the new area of the Magic Kingdom.

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster

Make magazine have released a video of Maker Camp, where Walt Disney Imagineers share some behind the scenes info on the upcoming Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster, currently being built in the new Fantasyland section of the Magic Kingdom.

Disney launches new Fantasyland teaser website

Disney have launched a website for the new Fantasyland, providing artwork, a map of the area and a signup form to recieve email updates. 

Gaston's Tavern signature items will be "LeFou's Brew" and Cinnamon Rolls

Disney announced via the official Disney Parks Blog that Gaston's Tavern's signature menu items are to be:

• "LeFou's Brew" - Named after Gaston's sidekick in "Beauty and the Beadt", it is a no-sugar-added frozen apple juice with a slight hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with an all-natural passion fruit mango foam. The drink will also be offered in a souvenir stein, pictured below.
• Warm Cinnamon Rolls

Click below to read the full post and see the photograph.

Guests being given previews of Enchanted Tales with Belle

Disney are reportedly handing out random free previews of the upcoming attraction, 'Enchanted Tales with Belle'. At the conclusion of Mickey's Philharmagic, guests are (at random) being asked if they would like to preview the attraction.

This marks a new approach from Disney, who have always traditionally done a 'soft opening', as they did with Storybook Circus. 

Ariel's Grotto concept art released

Disney shared a new piece of concept art for Ariel's Grotto, which is not actually part of the new "Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid" attraction, but will still open later this year as part of the new Fantasyland. Ariel's Grotto is to be located within the base of the seaside cliffs of Prince Eric's Castle.

The concept art shows the grotto area, where guests can meet Ariel, and features a giant seashell throne. Click below to view the full image.