Earlier this morning, photographers Matt Stroshane and Ali Nasser snapped the first shots of the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station – the latest offering to debut in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park.
This attraction plays an important part in the theming of the Storybook Circus area of New Fantasyland. According to the area’s storyline, this famous locomotive from “Dumbo” has rolled into town and brought the circus with him. Now, in addition to flying with Dumbo and soaring with the Great Goofini on the Barnstormer, guests can cool off with Casey Jr., who can be found near the Fantasyland train station getting splashed by a colorful crowd of circus animals, including monkeys, elephants and giraffes.
Also beginning today, Magic Kingdom Park guests can spy both sides of the “doubled” Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The construction walls were removed earlier this morning to reveal what the enhanced attraction will look like. The “new” side of Dumbo the Flying Elephant and it’s interactive Big Top queue area will officially open to guests in July.
Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and follow @WaltDisneyWorld on Twitter for the latest on the New Fantasyland expansion. While you’re on Twitter, join in the conversation by using the hashtag #NewFantasyland.
Read more news about New Fantasyland in the posts below:
- All in The Details: Tinkering in Maurice’s Cottage at New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park
- All in the Details: The View from Belle’s Village in Magic Kingdom Park
- Sneak Peek: Kids Will Star in the Show at the Big Top Tent at Dumbo The Flying Elephant
Sean on June 15th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Wow this area is looking great. Casey Jr will definitely give some welcome relief to the hot days.
Julie on June 15th, 2012 at 10:48 am
I can tell that this is where my brother, mother, and I will hang out while my sister and father ride the Great Goofini ride. Can’t wait! My brother loves the random water areas throughout the parks.
JASON from FL on June 15th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Just in time for the start of summer
Jennifer Fickley-Baker on June 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Yes, it’s going to be a great place to cool off!
Dina from AB on June 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Can’t wait for our visit in March This looks GREAT!
Jennifer Fickley-Baker on June 15th, 2012 at 11:28 am
It looks like a blast. I can’t wait to take my son.
Brian from FL on June 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am
I have no excuse not to go in the hot months now! Tell me there isnt an age limit!
Chris on June 15th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Very cool! Does this mean soft openings have begun for the second spinner?
Jennifer Fickley-Baker on June 15th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Chris- It is NOT open at this time. But if you’re a guest in this area, you’ll see it.
Amy on June 15th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Here’s hoping it will be warm enough to give this a try when we visit in November. (Not unheard of in Central Florida, I know!)
Jennifer Fickley-Baker on June 15th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Really – your chances are pretty good.
Rebecca on June 15th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Can’t wait!!!! We are going in November – seems so far away
Jennifer Fickley-Baker on June 15th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
You have a lot to look forward to on your next trip! I was out there this morning and the area is changing so quickly!
Scott from IL on June 15th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Hello, love this new area and I love the attention to detail in the individual cars in Casey Jr. I was wondering though what the fence is doing here around Casey Jr. Is this going to be open for kids to get up and take pictures inside the engine, or is the fence meant to keep kids out of here completely? Is the gate to control the number of kids in the engine, or block them from getting there at all?
Christopher on June 15th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Any information on when the rest of the Circusland area is going to open? The Big Top gift shop and Pete’s Silly Sideshow?
Nicole on June 15th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Any chance you know when in July it will be open? My group will be in Disney from July 8th-14th and it would be great if we could see it!
Jennifer Fickley-Baker on June 15th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Casey Jr. is open as of today. The first half of Dumbo is also open…it’s just the second carousel that opens in July.
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