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|opened=[[October 1]], [[1971]]}}'''Fantasyland''' in the [[Magic Kingdom]] at [[Walt Disney World Resort]] has ten main attractions. [[Cinderella Castle]] contains a mosaic depicting the story of Cinderella and features the Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant.
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'''Fantasyland''' in the [[Magic Kingdom]] at [[Walt Disney World Resort]] has ten main attractions. [[Cinderella Castle]] contains a mosaic depicting the story of Cinderella and features the Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant.
  
   
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Since receiving a major expansion, it is divided into three sub-areas: The Castle Courtyard that consists of most of the opening day Fantasyland attractions, the Enchanted Forest that lies beyond the borders of the Castle Wall, and the Storybook Circus that lies near the Fantasyland Railroad Station in a locale referred to in-story as Carolwood Park.
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==Expansion==
  
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The area went through a large expansion and renovation between 2010 and 2014.<ref name=FLEupdate01-20-2011>{{Cite web |title=New Fantasy Land Soft Opening |date=12 October 2012 |publisher=All Ears.Net |url=http://allears.net/news/top-news.htm?id=436}}</ref>
  
   
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== History ==
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Conceptual artwork for the expansion shows several new additions and changes.<ref name=FLEupdate01-18-2011>{{Cite web |title=Disney World’s Fantasyland expansion |publisher=WOFL FOX 35 |date=18 January 2011 |url=http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/attractions/disney/011811-disney-announcements |accessdate=18 January 2011}}</ref> Included is a new [[The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure|dark ride]] themed to Disney's 1989 film ''[[The Little Mermaid (1989 film)|The Little Mermaid]]'' (also located at [[Disney California Adventure]] ), and an area themed to Disney's 1991 film ''[[Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' featuring the Beast's Castle with a new [[Be Our Guest Restaurant|sit-down restaurant]] and [[Belle|Belle's]] cottage.<ref name="FLEupdate01-18-2011"/> There is also a rest area themed to Disney's 2010 film ''[[Tangled]]'', and an interactive queue for Peter Pan's Flight.<ref name="rest area">[http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/03/walt-disney-world-opens-tangled-themed-rest-area-further-expanding-fantasyland-with-device-charging-area-and-bathrooms/ Walt Disney World opens “Tangled” themed rest area, further expanding Fantasyland with device charging area and bathrooms] Retrieved March 8, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/11/peter-pans-flight-debuts-new-themed-queue-taking-walt-disney-world-guests-through-the-darlings-house/ Peter Pan’s Flight debuts new themed queue taking Walt Disney World guests through the Darlings’ house] Retrieved July 8, 2015</ref>
  
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When the Magic Kingdom was being designed in the late 1960s, Fantasyland was originally set to feature a different set of dark rides then Disneyland's, based on ''[[Mary Poppins (film)|Mary Poppins]]'', ''[[Sleeping Beauty]]'', [[The Sword in the Stone|''The Sword in the Stone'']], and [[The Legend of Sleepy Hollow|''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'']]. However, [[Roy O. Disney]], hoping to save costs, decided that it wasn't necessary to "redesign the wheel" and it was instead decided to create improved versions of the original Disneyland dark rides.<ref>http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2013/10/28/the-headless-horseman-heads-on-out-expanding-his-turf-beyond-walt-disney-world-for-the-2013-halloween-season.aspx</ref> Other unique attractions would be part of this opening day line-up including the [[20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage]] and the [[Mickey Mouse Revue]]. All together, Fantasyland would open with ten attractions in 1971.
   
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In 1980, the Mickey Mouse Revue was shipped to [[Tokyo Disneyland]], leaving the Fantasyland Theater empty until 1987 when the [[Magic Journeys]] film was brought in from Epcot. The theater found later use for [[The Legend of the Lion King]] in 1994 and [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]] in 2003.
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[[Mickey's Toontown Fair]] was closed on February 11, 2011 in order to build the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland extension.<ref name=FLEupdate12-10-2010>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Thomas |title=New Fantasyland Expansion Update |date=10 December 2010 |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/new-fantasyland-expansion-update/ |accessdate=10 December 2010}}
  
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</ref> Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished and others were re-themed to the new area. Storybook Circus is based from elements of the film ''[[Dumbo]]'' and other characters from the Mickey Mouse universe. The [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] ride was removed from Fantasyland and rebuilt in Storybook Circus, the new version doubling the capacity of the old ride and introducing an interactive queue. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was renamed [[The Barnstormer|The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini]].<ref name=FLEupdate01-18-2011/> Storybook Circus has been completed and became fully open to the public on October 4, 2012. The first stage was completed on March 12, 2012 ("The Barnstormer," the renovated Storybook Circus train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo ride). The second phase of Storybook Circus (the second half of Dumbo, the indoor queue area, and the [[Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station]]) opened in July 2012. The third, last and final phase (Pete's Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs) saw the completion of Storybook Circus on October 4, 2012.
  
   
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The 1990s would see the closure of several classic attractions. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea would close in 1994, leaving the lagoon without an attraction for over ten years. During this time, it would serve as a backdrop for the [[Ariel's Grotto]] meet and greet and the queue would be turned into the Fantasyland Character Festival meet and greet. The lagoon was eventually demolished in 2004, with [[Pooh's Playful Spot]] being installed on the site of the loading station. The Skyway would close in 1999 after years of safety and maintenance concerns. Most famously, [[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] would close in 1997 to be replaced by [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (attraction)|The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]] in 1999 amid a large fan protest known as the "Save Toad" movement.
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[[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] closed on May 31, 2012. The original ride was removed and Princess Fairytale Hall, a new [[Disney Princess]] "meet and greet" area, opened on September 18, 2013, where the attraction previously existed.<ref name=FLEupdate01-18-2011/><ref>[http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/09/princess-fairytale-hall-to-make-royal-debut-on-sept-18-as-walt-disney-world-completes-new-home-for-cinderella-rapunzel/ Princess Fairytale Hall to make royal debut on Sept 18 as Walt Disney World completes new home for Cinderella, Rapunzel] Inside the Magic, Retrieved September 7, 2013</ref> An area themed to Disney's 1937 film ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'' features the dwarfs' cottage and a new roller coaster ride called the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]. The coaster features a first-of-its-kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth, responding to the twists and turns of the track. Although not part of the original plans for the new Fantasyland, this attraction will take the place of several proposed interactive Disney Princess meet and greets; these have been removed from the updated plans for the expansion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/08/new-fantasyland-evolution-walt-disney-world-modifies-concepts-artwork-while-magic-kingdom-expansion-takes-shape/|title=New Fantasyland evolution: Walt Disney World modifies concepts, artwork while Magic Kingdom expansion takes shape|work=Inside the Magic|accessdate=2 March 2016}}</ref> The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened on May 28, 2014, completing New Fantasyland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/new-fantasyland-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-magic-kingdom|title=New Fantasyland Celebrates One Year Anniversary at the Magic Kingdom|work=wdwforgrownups.com|accessdate=2 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/05/seven-dwarfs-mine-train-opens-may-28-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ |title=Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opens May 28 at Walt Disney World Resort |work=Disney Parks Blog |publisher=The Walt Disney Company |last=Smith |first=Thomas |date=2 May 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref>
  
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=== "New Fantasyland" Expansion ===
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[[File:WDW-new-fantasyland-02.jpg|thumb|300px|New Fantasyland]]
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The area went through a large expansion and renovation between 2010 and 2014.<ref name=FLEupdate01-20-2011>{{Cite web |title=New Fantasy Land Soft Opening |date=12 October 2012 |publisher=All Ears.Net |url=http://allears.net/news/top-news.htm?id=436}}</ref> This utilized the space of the long-removed [[20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage]] attraction and [[Mickey's Toontown Fair]].
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Conceptual artwork for the expansion shows several new additions and changes.<ref name=FLEupdate01-18-2011>{{Cite web |title=Disney World’s Fantasyland expansion |publisher=WOFL FOX 35 |date=18 January 2011 |url=http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/attractions/disney/011811-disney-announcements |accessdate=18 January 2011}}</ref> Included is a new [[The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure|dark ride]] themed to Disney's 1989 film ''[[The Little Mermaid]]'' (also located at [[Disney California Adventure]] ), and an area themed to Disney's 1991 film ''[[Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' featuring the Beast's Castle with a new [[Be Our Guest Restaurant|sit-down restaurant]] and [[Belle|Belle's]] cottage.<ref name="FLEupdate01-18-2011"/> There is also a rest area themed to Disney's 2010 film ''[[Tangled]]'', and an interactive queue for Pinocchio's Daring Journey and Peter Pan's Flight.<ref name="rest area">[http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/03/walt-disney-world-opens-tangled-themed-rest-area-further-expanding-fantasyland-with-device-charging-area-and-bathrooms/ Walt Disney World opens “Tangled” themed rest area, further expanding Fantasyland with device charging area and bathrooms] Retrieved March 8, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/11/peter-pans-flight-debuts-new-themed-queue-taking-walt-disney-world-guests-through-the-darlings-house/ Peter Pan’s Flight debuts new themed queue taking Walt Disney World guests through the Darlings’ house] Retrieved July 8, 2015</ref>
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When the expansion was first announced on September 12, 2009, meet and greet attractions based on ''[[Cinderella (1950 film)|Cinderella]]'' and ''[[Sleeping Beauty]]'' were featured as the centerpieces of the Enchanted Forest area, located inside [[Cinderella's Château]] and [[Aurora's Cottage]]. Additionally, a [[Pixie Hollow]] area would have occupied much of Mickey's Toontown Fair. Other early plans involved expanding on the ''Alice in Wonderland'' theming near the Mad Tea Party. These concepts would be cancelled in favor of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the Storybook Circus area, with the revised expansion plan being announced on January 18, 2011.
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  ⚫
[[Mickey's Toontown Fair]] was closed on February 11, 2011 in order to build the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland extension.<ref name="FLEupdate12-10-2010">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Thomas |title=New Fantasyland Expansion Update |date=10 December 2010 |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/new-fantasyland-expansion-update/ |accessdate=10 December 2010}}
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</ref> Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished and others were re-themed to the new area. Storybook Circus is based from elements of the film ''[[Dumbo]]'' and other characters from the Mickey Mouse universe. The [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] ride was removed from Fantasyland and rebuilt in Storybook Circus, the new version doubling the capacity of the old ride and introducing an interactive queue. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was renamed [[The Barnstormer|The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini]].<ref name="FLEupdate01-18-2011" /> Storybook Circus has been completed and became fully open to the public on October 4, 2012. The first stage was completed on March 12, 2012 ("The Barnstormer," the renovated Storybook Circus train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo ride). The second phase of Storybook Circus (the second half of Dumbo, the indoor queue area, and the [[Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station]]) opened in July 2012. The third, last and final phase (Pete's Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs) saw the completion of Storybook Circus on October 4, 2012.
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[[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] closed on May 31, 2012. The original ride was removed and Princess Fairytale Hall, a new [[Disney Princess]] "meet and greet" area, opened on September 18, 2013, where the attraction previously existed.<ref name=FLEupdate01-18-2011/><ref>[http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/09/princess-fairytale-hall-to-make-royal-debut-on-sept-18-as-walt-disney-world-completes-new-home-for-cinderella-rapunzel/ Princess Fairytale Hall to make royal debut on Sept 18 as Walt Disney World completes new home for Cinderella, Rapunzel] Inside the Magic, Retrieved September 7, 2013</ref> An area themed to Disney's 1937 film ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'' features the dwarfs' cottage and a new roller coaster ride called the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]. The coaster features a first-of-its-kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth, responding to the twists and turns of the track. Although not part of the original plans for the new Fantasyland, this attraction will take the place of several proposed interactive Disney Princess meet and greets; these have been removed from the updated plans for the expansion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/08/new-fantasyland-evolution-walt-disney-world-modifies-concepts-artwork-while-magic-kingdom-expansion-takes-shape/|title=New Fantasyland evolution: Walt Disney World modifies concepts, artwork while Magic Kingdom expansion takes shape|work=Inside the Magic|accessdate=2 March 2016}}</ref> The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened on May 28, 2014, completing New Fantasyland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/new-fantasyland-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-magic-kingdom|title=New Fantasyland Celebrates One Year Anniversary at the Magic Kingdom|work=wdwforgrownups.com|accessdate=2 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/05/seven-dwarfs-mine-train-opens-may-28-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ |title=Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opens May 28 at Walt Disney World Resort |work=Disney Parks Blog |publisher=The Walt Disney Company |last=Smith |first=Thomas |date=2 May 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref>
   
 
====Expansion Timeline====
  
====Expansion Timeline====
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*September 12, 2009: At the D23 Expo, Disney officially announces plans to expand Fantasyland. It will include new rides, shows, meet and greets, restaurants, and store. Concept art is also shown.
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*September 12, 2009: At the [[D23 Expo]], Disney officially announces plans to expand Fantasyland. It will include new rides, shows, meet and greets, restaurants, and store. Concept art is also shown.
 
*February 11, 2011: Mickey's Toontown Fair closes for the expansion.
  
*February 11, 2011: Mickey's Toontown Fair closes for the expansion.
 
*March 12, 2012: The Barnstormer, Fantasyland train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo the Flying Elephant open.
  
*March 12, 2012: The Barnstormer, Fantasyland train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo the Flying Elephant open.
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* [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]
  
* [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]
 
* [[Peter Pan's Flight]]
  
* [[Peter Pan's Flight]]
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* [[Pinocchio's Daring Journey]] ※ 2017, Under Refurbishment.
  
 
* [[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]]
  
* [[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]]
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* [[Princess Pavilion|Princess Fairytale Hall]]
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* [[Princess Fairytale Hall]]
 
* [[Sword in the Stone (attraction)|Sword in the Stone]]
  
* [[Sword in the Stone (attraction)|Sword in the Stone]]
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* [[StormRider]] ※ 2017, Under Refurbishment.
  
   
 
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===Former===
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* [[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] (1971–98)
  
* [[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] (1971–98)
 
* [[Skyway|Skyway to Tomorrowland]] (1971–99)
  
* [[Skyway|Skyway to Tomorrowland]] (1971–99)
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* [[Snow White's Adventures]] (1971-94)
 
* [[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] (1994–2012)
  
* [[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] (1994–2012)
 
* [[Magic Journeys]] (1987–93)
  
* [[Magic Journeys]] (1987–93)
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* Prince Eric’s Village Market
  
* Prince Eric’s Village Market
 
* Storybook Treats
  
* Storybook Treats
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=== Former restaurants ===
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* Hook's Tavern
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* Enchanted Grove (1983-2011, replaced with Cheshire Cafe)
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* Round Table (current site of Storybook Treats, 1971-1994)
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** Mrs. Potts' Cupboard (1994-2010)
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* Lancer's Inn (current site of Friar's Nook, 1971-1986)
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** Gurgi's Munchings and Crunchings (1986-1993)
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** Lumiere's Kitchen (1993-2006)
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** The Village Frye Shoppe (2006-2009)
   
 
==Shops==
  
==Shops==
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* Castle Couture
  
* Castle Couture
 
* Fantasy Faire
  
* Fantasy Faire
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* [[Hundred Acre Goods]]
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* [[Pooh Corner|Hundred Acre Goods]]
 
* Seven Dwarfs' Mine
  
* Seven Dwarfs' Mine
 
* Sir Mickey's
  
* Sir Mickey's
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=== Former shops ===
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* The Aristocats (1971-1996)
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* The King's Gallery (1972-2006)
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* Merlin's Magic Shop (1972-1986)
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* Mickey's Christmas Carol (1986-1996)
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* Castle Camera Shop
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* Nemo's Niche
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==Gallery==
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<gallery captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center" widths="200">
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WDW-new-fantasyland-01.jpg|1st Expansion Plan
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</gallery>
   
 
==References==
  
==References==
 
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[[Category:Themed areas in Disney parks]]
  
[[Category:Themed areas in Disney parks]]
 
[[Category:Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom]]
  
[[Category:Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom]]
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[[Category:Kingdom Keepers locations]]
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Revision as of 00:12, 8 September 2019

Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has ten main attractions. Cinderella Castle contains a mosaic depicting the story of Cinderella and features the Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant.

Since receiving a major expansion, it is divided into three sub-areas: The Castle Courtyard that consists of most of the opening day Fantasyland attractions, the Enchanted Forest that lies beyond the borders of the Castle Wall, and the Storybook Circus that lies near the Fantasyland Railroad Station in a locale referred to in-story as Carolwood Park.

History

When the Magic Kingdom was being designed in the late 1960s, Fantasyland was originally set to feature a different set of dark rides then Disneyland's, based on Mary Poppins, Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. However, Roy O. Disney, hoping to save costs, decided that it wasn't necessary to "redesign the wheel" and it was instead decided to create improved versions of the original Disneyland dark rides.[1] Other unique attractions would be part of this opening day line-up including the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage and the Mickey Mouse Revue. All together, Fantasyland would open with ten attractions in 1971.

In 1980, the Mickey Mouse Revue was shipped to Tokyo Disneyland, leaving the Fantasyland Theater empty until 1987 when the Magic Journeys film was brought in from Epcot. The theater found later use for The Legend of the Lion King in 1994 and Mickey's PhilharMagic in 2003.

The 1990s would see the closure of several classic attractions. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea would close in 1994, leaving the lagoon without an attraction for over ten years. During this time, it would serve as a backdrop for the Ariel's Grotto meet and greet and the queue would be turned into the Fantasyland Character Festival meet and greet. The lagoon was eventually demolished in 2004, with Pooh's Playful Spot being installed on the site of the loading station. The Skyway would close in 1999 after years of safety and maintenance concerns. Most famously, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride would close in 1997 to be replaced by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in 1999 amid a large fan protest known as the "Save Toad" movement.

"New Fantasyland" Expansion

WDW-new-fantasyland-02

New Fantasyland

The area went through a large expansion and renovation between 2010 and 2014.[2] This utilized the space of the long-removed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage attraction and Mickey's Toontown Fair.

Conceptual artwork for the expansion shows several new additions and changes.[3] Included is a new dark ride themed to Disney's 1989 film The Little Mermaid (also located at Disney California Adventure ), and an area themed to Disney's 1991 film Beauty and the Beast featuring the Beast's Castle with a new sit-down restaurant and Belle's cottage.[3] There is also a rest area themed to Disney's 2010 film Tangled, and an interactive queue for Pinocchio's Daring Journey and Peter Pan's Flight.[4][5]

When the expansion was first announced on September 12, 2009, meet and greet attractions based on Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty were featured as the centerpieces of the Enchanted Forest area, located inside Cinderella's Château and Aurora's Cottage. Additionally, a Pixie Hollow area would have occupied much of Mickey's Toontown Fair. Other early plans involved expanding on the Alice in Wonderland theming near the Mad Tea Party. These concepts would be cancelled in favor of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the Storybook Circus area, with the revised expansion plan being announced on January 18, 2011.

Mickey's Toontown Fair was closed on February 11, 2011 in order to build the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland extension.[6] Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished and others were re-themed to the new area. Storybook Circus is based from elements of the film Dumbo and other characters from the Mickey Mouse universe. The Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride was removed from Fantasyland and rebuilt in Storybook Circus, the new version doubling the capacity of the old ride and introducing an interactive queue. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was renamed The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini.[3] Storybook Circus has been completed and became fully open to the public on October 4, 2012. The first stage was completed on March 12, 2012 ("The Barnstormer," the renovated Storybook Circus train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo ride). The second phase of Storybook Circus (the second half of Dumbo, the indoor queue area, and the Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station) opened in July 2012. The third, last and final phase (Pete's Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs) saw the completion of Storybook Circus on October 4, 2012.

Snow White's Scary Adventures closed on May 31, 2012. The original ride was removed and Princess Fairytale Hall, a new Disney Princess "meet and greet" area, opened on September 18, 2013, where the attraction previously existed.[3][7] An area themed to Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs features the dwarfs' cottage and a new roller coaster ride called the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The coaster features a first-of-its-kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth, responding to the twists and turns of the track. Although not part of the original plans for the new Fantasyland, this attraction will take the place of several proposed interactive Disney Princess meet and greets; these have been removed from the updated plans for the expansion.[8] The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened on May 28, 2014, completing New Fantasyland.[9][10]

Expansion Timeline

  • September 12, 2009: At the D23 Expo, Disney officially announces plans to expand Fantasyland. It will include new rides, shows, meet and greets, restaurants, and store. Concept art is also shown.
  • February 11, 2011: Mickey's Toontown Fair closes for the expansion.
  • March 12, 2012: The Barnstormer, Fantasyland train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo the Flying Elephant open.
  • May 31, 2012: Snow White's Scary Adventures closes to make room for the Princess Fairytale Hall.
  • July 2012: Second half of the Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Storybook Circus queue, and Casey Jr Soak N Splash Station open
  • October 4, 2012: Pete's Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs open.
  • December 6, 2012: Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid and Enchanted Tales with Belle open.
  • March 8, 2013: Tangled themed rest area open.
  • September 17, 2013: Princess Fairytale Hall opens.
  • May 28, 2014: Seven Dwarf's Mine Train opens completing the Fantasyland Expansion.
  • November 22, 2014: Peter Pan's Flight interactive queue opens.

Attractions and Entertainment

By section

Enchanted Forest

Storybook Circus

Castle Courtyard

Former

Restaurants and refreshments

Former restaurants

  • Hook's Tavern
  • Enchanted Grove (1983-2011, replaced with Cheshire Cafe)
  • Round Table (current site of Storybook Treats, 1971-1994)
    • Mrs. Potts' Cupboard (1994-2010)
  • Lancer's Inn (current site of Friar's Nook, 1971-1986)
    • Gurgi's Munchings and Crunchings (1986-1993)
    • Lumiere's Kitchen (1993-2006)
    • The Village Frye Shoppe (2006-2009)

Shops

Former shops

  • The Aristocats (1971-1996)
  • The King's Gallery (1972-2006)
  • Merlin's Magic Shop (1972-1986)
  • Mickey's Christmas Carol (1986-1996)
  • Castle Camera Shop
  • Nemo's Niche

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2013/10/28/the-headless-horseman-heads-on-out-expanding-his-turf-beyond-walt-disney-world-for-the-2013-halloween-season.aspx
  2. ↑ "New Fantasy Land Soft Opening". All Ears.Net (12 October 2012).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Disney World’s Fantasyland expansion". WOFL FOX 35 (18 January 2011). Retrieved on 18 January 2011.
  4. ↑ Walt Disney World opens “Tangled” themed rest area, further expanding Fantasyland with device charging area and bathrooms Retrieved March 8, 2013
  5. ↑ Peter Pan’s Flight debuts new themed queue taking Walt Disney World guests through the Darlings’ house Retrieved July 8, 2015
  6. ↑ Smith, Thomas (10 December 2010). "New Fantasyland Expansion Update". Retrieved on 10 December 2010.
  7. ↑ Princess Fairytale Hall to make royal debut on Sept 18 as Walt Disney World completes new home for Cinderella, Rapunzel Inside the Magic, Retrieved September 7, 2013
  8. ↑ "New Fantasyland evolution: Walt Disney World modifies concepts, artwork while Magic Kingdom expansion takes shape". Retrieved on 2 March 2016.
  9. ↑ "New Fantasyland Celebrates One Year Anniversary at the Magic Kingdom". Retrieved on 2 March 2016.
  10. ↑ Smith, Thomas (2 May 2014). "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opens May 28 at Walt Disney World Resort". The Walt Disney Company. Retrieved on 2 May 2014.
  11. ↑ Smith, Thomas (30 July 2010). "New Character Experience, ‘it’s a small world’ Update at Magic Kingdom Park". 20 January 2011.
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Walt Disney World Railroad • Main Street Vehicles • Dapper Dans • Night of Joy
Fantasyland
Cinderella Castle • It's a Small World • Peter Pan's Flight • Mickey's PhilharMagic • Prince Charming Regal Carrousel • Dumbo the Flying Elephant • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh • Mad Tea Party • Cinderella's Royal Table • Pinocchio Village Haus • Sword in the Stone • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train • Ariel's Grotto • Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid • Be Our Guest Restaurant • Princess Fairytale Hall • Pete's Silly Sideshow • The Barnstormer • Casey Jr. Splash and Soak Station • Cheshire Cafe • Enchanted Tales with Belle
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin • Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room • Jungle Cruise • Pirates of the Caribbean • Pirates League • A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas

Seasonal: Jingle Cruise

Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway • Space Mountain • Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor • Astro Orbiter • Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover • Carousel of Progress • Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin • Push the Talking Trash Can • TRON Lightcycle / Run
Frontierland
Tiana's Bayou Adventure (Opening in Summer 2024) • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad • Tom Sawyer Island • Country Bear Musical Jamboree (Opening in Summer 2024) • Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents • Liberty Square Riverboat • The Haunted Mansion • Memento Mori
Current Entertainment
Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade • Happily Ever After • Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire • Festival of Fantasy Parade

Seasonal: Disney's Celebrate America • Mickey's Boo To You Halloween Parade • Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade • Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular • Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular • Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks • Villain Cursed Caravan • Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration • Frozen Holiday Surprise

Former Attractions and Entertainment
Mickey's Toontown Fair (Donald's Boat • Mickey's Country House • The Barnstormer • Minnie's House • Toon Park) • Mickey Mania Parade • Main Street Electrical Parade • Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade • Cinderella's Surprise Celebration • Cinderellabration • Country Bear Jamboree • Disney Enchantment • The Magic, the Memories and You • Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams • Mike Fink Keel Boats • Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party • The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History • Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes • Circle-Vision 360° • Skyway • Mission to Mars • Penny Arcade • Storytime with Belle • Caribbean Arcade • ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter • If You Had Wings • Delta Dreamflight • Pixie Hollow • The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) • Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats • The Legend of the Lion King • Mickey Mouse Revue • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage • Pooh's Playful Spot • Snow White's Adventures • Snow White's Scary Adventures • Magic Journeys • Mr. Toad's Wild Ride • The Walt Disney Story • Plaza Swan Boats • Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat • Splash Mountain • Stitch's Great Escape! • Once Upon a Time

Seasonal: Disney's Magical Moments Parade • Dream Along with Mickey • Celebrate the Magic • Happy Hallowishes • Holiday Wishes • Celebrate the Holidays • Country Bear Vacation Hoedown • Country Bear Christmas Special • A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas • Villains Mix and Mingle • A Frozen Holiday Wish • Mickey and Minnie's Very Merry Memories

Resorts
Disney's Contemporary Resort • Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa • Disney's Polynesian Village Resort • Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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