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Major Fantasyland Expansion Announced

By 2013, guests will be able to visit their favorite princesses in their own themed attractions. Dance with Cinderella, celebrate Aurora's birthday and put on a performance with Belle in Beast's castle, which will also include a new themed restaurant. Other plans include increasing the size of the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride and adding a Little Mermaid attraction. To make room for the expansion, most of Toontown will be removed and Mickey and Minnie's houses will get relocated near the front of the park. For more information, click here.

To see an artist's rendering, click here.

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Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom

Cinderella's Castle, the main entrance to Fantasyland, is the most photographed building at Walt Disney World. Over the years, it has undergone some changes, from being transformed to a large, pink, candy trimmed 25th Anniversary cake, to the more ornate gold-trimmed spectacle that was added to the facade during the Happiest Celebration on Earth.

Standing at 180 feet tall, the graceful spires and towers were inspired by the French castles of the 12th and 13th century, as well as Disney's animated feature, Cinderella. The fairy tale Castle may look like the real thing, but it is actually made out of steel beams and fiberglass, not bricks.

Inside the Castle you'll see the Disney family coat of arms displayed. As you walk through the Castle, you'll see the intricate mosaic murals. These colorful masterpieces are made from over a million pieces of Italian glass in addition to real silver and 14 karat gold pieces. The five 15' by 10' murals tell the "happily ever after" story of Cinderella. On the second floor is the Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant. Calling for advance dining reservations (ADRs) is a must for this popular character dining venue.

One of the upper floors is the Cinderella Suite. Built for the "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion, an overnight stay here was one of the most sought after prizes Disney offered.

The forecourt area of the Castle is home to stage productions as the "Kids of the Kingdom" and Disney characters perform daily. In the back courtyard area, you'll find a fountain with a bronze statue of Cinderella and her mouse and bird friends. Make a wish! The rose gardens in front of the Castle are a great spot to relax and simply absorb the magic that's around.

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