Disney World Opens Seven Drawfs Mine Train on May 28!!!
Disney World’s Seven Drawfs Mine Train the showpiece of the New Fantasyland area inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will open to the public on May 28, and as you can see the OTC Genius has gone incognito trying to be the first in line!!
On May 2 2014, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced the opening date of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This new coaster is being billed as a family ride with a height requirement of just 38 inches, just a little higher than the 35-inch requirement for the Barnstormer, the park’s “kiddie” coaster. It takes guests throughout the forested world of the seven dwarfs, then plunges them into a mine with glowing gems. Scenes and songs from the movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” play during the ride, and animatronics’ dwarfs and animals also make an appearance. There are some steep hills and quick plunges, and the coaster’s cars pivot back and forth.
The “Seven Dwarfs Mine Train” is both literally and figuratively the centerpiece of New Fantasyland, so we knew it had to be something special,” Tom said. “The attraction appeals to everyone in the family and provides just the right blend of heart, humor, and thrill while keeping with the charm of this special land.”
The family-style coaster features an innovative new ride system that allows cars to swing back and forth as they travel down the track. The cars are even designed to reflect similar vehicles that appear in the film, handmade of wood by the Dwarfs, shaped by an axe, and used to haul rocks and jewels.
“We can take any classic story and turn it into something to immerse with our guests and this Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs story and not been told from the dwarfs’ point of view, so it was a perfect opportunity for us,” said show producer Pam Rollins.
Even before guests step into a mine car they are in for a surprise! Situated in the middle of Fantasyland, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train lures guests up a tree-lined hill past the Dwarfs’ thatched cottage, where guests will hear faint sounds of “Hi Ho” coming from within the mineshaft. For those waiting to board, guests on line are offered interactive features, including a game where they can sort a row of virtual gems. Nearby, visitors can wave hands under animal carvings to trigger musical notes, colorful lighting, and streams of water to help cool off on a summer day.
Guests board the mine train to experience approximately a two-minute ride that combines fast-moving drops and slow speeds through stunning visuals. This is not a ride that has upside down loops or other scary features, so it is appropriate for children.
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