Although the official opening of the updated Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride isn’t until next month, some Disney World guests have previewed the attraction during its “soft opening” phase.

Despite the 1941 film 'Dumbo' achieving success, including an Oscar win for best score, the Flying Elephant ride faced a slow start at Disneyland due to technological and financial issues.

A small section of the new "Storybook Circus" area was already up and running, including the shiny new Dumbo ride and an old-fashioned-looking new station for Disney's relaxing park-circling steam ...