The Dragon Finally Returns to New Fantasyland on the Eve of its Opening

Last night, the wait was finally over! All the reported sightings of a Dragon flying over WDW this week were finally brought into the light- as the first 'official' sighting was made last night in the skies over the Magic Kingdom, leading to a flurry of activity on the Disney Dragons Tumblr Blog, and the Disney Parks Blog itself. The Dragon, on his most lengthy outing so far, was said to have been 'drawn to the New Fantasyland Grand Opening Celebration', which took place this morning. The Tumblr Blog, written by Disney's Social Media Managing Editor, Gary Buchanan, is really worth checking out, as it tells a great Disney story, and is THE place for all the best information and videos about New Fantasyland's 'hottest' new resident!

The Dragon's home, New Fantasyland, was officially opened this morning at the Magic Kingdom, with a spectacular celebration featuring fireworks, characters, and celebrities, which was lead by Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The celebration ended with a banner reading 'Welcome to New Fantasyland' being unfurled on the front of the castle. This ceremony marks the official opening of the second phase of what is the biggest expansion in the Magic Kingdom's history, and means that Under the Sea~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales With Belle, Gaston's Tavern and the Be Our Guest Restaurant are now in full operation. The first phase (Storybook Circus) opened in March, and the 3rd and 4th phases (Princess Fairytale Hall and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train), will open in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

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