I'm Missing New Fantasyland...

This week I am really missing New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom.  I’m thankful I was able to experience this new area before my pass expired.  A big part of the reason I am missing New Fantasyland is because that is the area where Ariel’s Grotto and Prince Eric’s castle is.  Ariel is my absolute favorite princess.  Ariel’s Grotto is so cute and the queue is wonderfully done.  As you wind through the caverns to make your way down to Ariel’s grotto, you have a chance to see all of the “gadgets and gizmos a-plenty” belonging to Ariel.  There is also an interactive activity where you get to direct a cute little crab to pick up different treasures for Ariel’s collection.  Ariel in her grotto is just stunning and she looks beautiful with her fin again.  It is such a magical, sweet experience.

We're friends, it's cool.

Also in that area is Ariel’s ride, Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid.  Disney built Prince Eric’s castle perfectly and it is so neat to walk through as you make your way to the ride.  As for the ride, let’s just say it highlights all of the beloved scenes of The Little Mermaid, which makes this Ariel fanatic happy.

I am also missing Gaston's Tavern.  Disney did a great job with this area as well, putting a deserving statue of Gaston and fountain out front, and placing a replica of Gaston’s large animal-fur chair inside the restaurant.  The size of the restaurant is on the smaller side, but it provides a cozy feel fitting with the French town portrayed in Beauty and the Beast.  The signature item at this restaurant is Lefou’s Brew.  This drink is addicting and I could really go for one right now.  It is a frozen apple juice mixture with a mango/passionfruit juice poured on top.  If you are making your way through the streets of New Fantasyland, stop in to Gaston's Tavern to get one of these sweet drinks!   

Lefou's Brew! Mmmmmm!

Sitting in Gaston's chair...shhhh!

Note - taking pictures inside is hard with the lighting

Finally, I’m missing the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.  This ride opened after my pass expired, so I’m really missing it because I never got to experience it!  I have heard the details were wonderfully done and that it is a fun little coaster.  I have hopes to get back to the Magic Kingdom in the future to experience this new addition!

Well that’s it for this week!  What is your favorite part of New Fantasyland? Have you experienced the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train?

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