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Gaston Stained Glass Window

Inside Gaston’s Tavern from Beauty & The Beast at the Magic Kingdom

LeFou's Stein

A stein of LeFou’s brew

Part of the new Fantasyland expansion is a real world version of Gaston’s Tavern from Beauty & The Beast. While the food offerings are basically a glorified food cart, the interior feels very much like it is part of the movie. I do have some quibbles, the animal trophies are all too small and there wasn’t enough seating, but there are indeed antlers in all of his decorating and lots of little touches and nods from and to the film.

I do like the Pork Shank instead of a Turkey Leg. Nice touch.

Photos of more details below the jump:

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New Fantasyland Dress Rehearsal Photos

Yesterday the Magic Kingdom… …major sections of the New Fantastyland expansion opened for a dress rehearsal. Technically, they could close it again at any time before the official opening in December, however the history is once a section opens they don’t close it again except… Read More »New Fantasyland Dress Rehearsal Photos

Gaston in New Fantasyland

Gaston Announced to Appear in Belle’s Village

I think we can all agree that it makes perfect sense for a walk-around Gaston to appear in Belle Gaston’s Village outside Gaston’s Tavern and next to Gaston’s Statue… and Disney World today confirmed that would happen with the photo below: Via the Disney Parks… Read More »Gaston Announced to Appear in Belle’s Village

Zooming in on Magic Kingdom Construction

One of the features I really like about my camera, a Canon SX30, is its 35x optical zoom. I had an occasion to put it to a test last week when we dined at California Grill. It was nearing dusk and a huge rainstorm had just added significant amounts of water to the area and sending steam into the air. After walking out to the edge of the viewing platforms outside the restaurant on top of the Contemporary Hotel, I was able to get these images.

First is an image of a Magic Kingdom set in a reflection of light upon the water. It looks so beautiful I had to share.

Magic Kingdom Ferry Sunset

On the other side of the water, the Grand Floridian DVC tower is coming together nicely.

Photos of New Fantasyland and more below the jump:

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Gaston Statue added to New Fantasyland – Video of the big moment

The centerpiece of Belle’s Village will be an elaborate bronze statue of Gaston and his sidekick, Lefou from Beauty and the Beast. Watch this video as Imagineers Ted Robledo and Chris Kelly walk us through the detailed process it takes to create such an elaborate… Read More »Gaston Statue added to New Fantasyland – Video of the big moment