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+ | |name = Magic Kingdom Park |
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− | [[File:MKlogo0009.jpg|thumb|right|260px]] |
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+ | |image = MagicKingdomlogo.gif |
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− | {{Quote|Fantasy Reigns|Magic Kingdom Motto}} |
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+ | |resort = [[Walt Disney World Resort]] |
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− | The '''Magic Kingdom''' is one of [[Walt Disney World Resort|Walt Disney World's]] four theme parks and stands as the heart and soul of the resort. The park was the first to be opened and stands as the most visited place in the world. |
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+ | |location = [[Wikipedia:Bay Lake, Florida|Bay Lake]], [[Florida]], [[United States|USA]] |
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+ | |opened = [[October 1]], [[1971]]<br>[[July 11]], [[2020]] (reopening) |
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+ | |owner = [[The Walt Disney Company]] |
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+ | |operator = [[Disney Parks, Experiences and Products]] |
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+ | |status = Reopened |
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+ | |theme = Various |
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+ | |operatingseason = Year-round |
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+ | |closed=[[March 13]], [[2020]] (original)}} |
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+ | {{Quote|The Most Magical Place On Earth|Magic Kingdom tagline}} |
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+ | [[File:MKlogo0009.jpg|thumb|250px|Logo in the 1970s.]] |
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− | The layout of the Kingdom is that of the central hub ([[Cinderella Castle]]) surrounded by six "lands" that are based around different themes--[[Main Street, U.S.A.]], [[Adventureland (Magic Kingdom)|Adventureland]], [[Frontierland (Magic Kingdom)|Frontierland]], [[Fantasyland]], [[Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom)|Tomorrowland]] and [[Liberty Square]]. Each land is home to different characters who do their best to show guests a good time. |
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+ | The '''Magic Kingdom''' is the flagship theme park at the [[Walt Disney World Resort]] in [[Lake Buena Vista]], [[Florida]]. Based on the original [[Disneyland]] in [[California]], it opened with the resort on [[October 1]], [[1971]], as the first of Walt Disney World's four theme parks. Its name is taken directly from Disneyland's original nickname "the Magic Kingdom". |
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+ | Similar to its California predecessor, the layout of the Magic Kingdom is that of the central hub ([[Cinderella Castle]]) surrounded by six "lands" which are based around different themes; [[Main Street, U.S.A.]], [[Adventureland (Magic Kingdom)|Adventureland]], [[Frontierland (Magic Kingdom)|Frontierland]], [[Liberty Square]], [[Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom)|Fantasyland]], and [[Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom)|Tomorrowland]]. Each land is home to different characters who do their best to show guests a good time. |
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==Dedication== |
==Dedication== |
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− | {{Quote|Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place ... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together.|[[Roy Oliver Disney]], October 25, 1971}} |
+ | {{Quote|Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place ... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together.|[[Roy Oliver Disney]], [[October 25]], [[1971]]}} |
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==Construction== |
==Construction== |
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+ | [[File:Magic Kingdom Construction (08-1971).jpg|thumb|250px|Magic Kingdom in the final stages before opening.]] |
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− | [[File:Magic_Kingdom_Construction_(08-1971).jpg|thumb|250px|Magic Kingdom in the last stages before opening]]Although [[Walt Disney]] himself had been highly involved in planning ''The Florida Project'', the Walt Disney Company began construction on Magic Kingdom and the entire resort in 1967 following Walt's death in 1966. The Magic Kingdom park was built similarly to the existing [[Disneyland]] Park in California. The Florida park, however, was built in a larger area and improved upon Disneyland's design. |
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+ | Although [[Walt Disney]] himself was highly involved in planning ''The Florida Project'', [[The Walt Disney Company]] began construction on Magic Kingdom and the first phase of the resort in [[1967]] following Walt's death in [[1966]]. The Magic Kingdom park was built similarly to the existing Disneyland in California. The Florida park, however, was built in a much larger area and greatly improved upon Disneyland's design. |
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+ | There are several anecdotes relating to reasons for some of the features of Walt Disney World, and the Magic Kingdom specifically. According to one story, during the early days of the original [[Disneyland]], Walt Disney once saw a [[Frontierland]] cowboy having to walk through [[Tomorrowland]] to reach his post. He was concerned that the lack of decent employee transportation for cast members could ruin the illusion of each individual area of Disneyland, and wanted to avoid situations like this in the new park. Therefore, Magic Kingdom was built on top of a series of tunnels called utilidors, a contraction of the words "utility" and "corridor". These tunnels allow [[Cast Members|cast members]] to move through the park out of sight from guests, maintaining the illusion of the show. |
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+ | Because of Florida's high-water table, the tunnels could not be constructed underground, so they were built at the existing grade. This means that the park itself is actually built on the second story, giving Magic Kingdom an elevation of 107 feet (33 m), although the incline is so gradual that guests can hardly notice it at all. The area around the utilidors was filled in with dirt removed from the Seven Seas Lagoon, which was also being constructed at the same time. |
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− | There are several anecdotes relating to reasons for some of the features of Walt Disney World, and the Magic Kingdom specifically. According to one story, Walt Disney once saw a [[Frontierland]] cowboy walking through [[Tomorrowland]] at Disneyland. He disliked how the cowboy intruded on the futuristic setting of Tomorrowland and wanted to avoid situations like this in the new park.Therefore, Magic Kingdom was built over a series of tunnels called utilidors, a contraction of the words "utility" and "corridor". These tunnels allow [[Cast Members|cast members]] to move through the park out of sight from guests, maintaining the illusion of the show. |
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+ | The utilidors were only built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The tunnels were only used in Magic Kingdom due to financial constraints, but they were meant to be employed in all subsequent Walt Disney World parks. [[Epcot]]'s Future World and [[Pleasure Island]] each have a smaller network of utilidors. |
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− | Because of Florida's high water table, the tunnels could not be constructed underground, so they were built at the existing grade. This means that the park itself is actually built on the second story, giving Magic Kingdom an elevation of 107 feet (33 m). The area around the utilidors was filled in with dirt removed from the Seven Seas Lagoon, which was being constructed at the same time. |
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− | The utilidors were built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The tunnels were only used in Magic Kingdom because of financial constraints, but they were meant to be employed in all subsequent Walt Disney World parks. [[Epcot]]'s Future World and [[Pleasure Island]] each have a smaller network of utilidors. |
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===Opening=== |
===Opening=== |
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− | [[File:Magic-kingdom.jpg|thumb|250px|Magic Kingdom's Opening Day]] |
+ | [[File:Magic-kingdom.jpg|thumb|250px|Magic Kingdom's Opening Day.]] |
− | The Magic Kingdom opened as the first part of Walt Disney |
+ | The Magic Kingdom opened as the first part of Walt Disney's planned Florida Project on October 1, 1971. It was the only theme park on the resort at the time and opened concurrently with two hotels on the property: [[Disney's Contemporary Resort]] and [[Disney's Polynesian Village Resort]]. The park opened with 23 attractions, three unique to the park and 20, often somewhat different, copies of attractions at Disneyland. The Walt Disney Company promised to increase this number with more attractions like those in Disneyland as well as more unique ones. The attractions were split into six themed lands. Five of these lands were counterparts to those at Disneyland and the sixth is Liberty Square, unique in name, but sharing the same attractions as Disneyland's New Orleans Square. |
While there is no individual dedication to Magic Kingdom Park, the dedication by [[Roy O. Disney]] for the entire Walt Disney World Resort was placed within its gates. |
While there is no individual dedication to Magic Kingdom Park, the dedication by [[Roy O. Disney]] for the entire Walt Disney World Resort was placed within its gates. |
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− | ''Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire '''Disney''' organization that made Walt Disney |
+ | ''Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire '''Disney''' organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together. Dedicated this 25th day of October 1971. Roy Oliver Disney.'' |
==History== |
==History== |
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+ | Some of the information is taken from "The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World" by Susan Veness. |
===1971-1972=== |
===1971-1972=== |
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Attractions open that day were: |
Attractions open that day were: |
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− | *[[Cinderella's Golden Carrousel]] |
+ | *[[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel|Cinderella's Golden Carrousel]] |
*[[Country Bear Jamboree]] |
*[[Country Bear Jamboree]] |
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− | *Diamond Horseshoe Revue |
+ | *[[The Diamond Horseshoe|Diamond Horseshoe Revue]] |
*[[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] |
*[[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] |
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*[[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade|Frontierland Shooting Gallery]] |
*[[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade|Frontierland Shooting Gallery]] |
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*[[The Hall of Presidents]] |
*[[The Hall of Presidents]] |
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− | *[[The Haunted Mansion]] |
+ | *[[The Haunted Mansion (attraction)|The Haunted Mansion]] |
*[[It's a Small World]] |
*[[It's a Small World]] |
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*[[Jungle Cruise]] |
*[[Jungle Cruise]] |
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*[[Mad Tea Party]] |
*[[Mad Tea Party]] |
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*[[Mickey Mouse Revue]] |
*[[Mickey Mouse Revue]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Mike Fink Keel Boats]] |
*[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] |
*[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] |
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*[[Skyway]] |
*[[Skyway]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Snow White's Adventures]] |
*[[Swiss Family Treehouse]] |
*[[Swiss Family Treehouse]] |
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*[[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room|Tropical Serenade]] |
*[[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room|Tropical Serenade]] |
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*[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] |
*[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] |
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− | During the |
+ | During the remaining three months of 1971, other attractions opened, including: |
− | *Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat |
+ | *[[Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat]] |
*[[Peter Pan's Flight]] |
*[[Peter Pan's Flight]] |
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*[[20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage]] |
*[[20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage]] |
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− | *Flight to the Moon |
+ | *[[Rocket to the Moon|Flight to the Moon]] |
− | *America the Beautiful |
+ | *[[America the Beautiful]] |
− | In 1972, the [[If You Had Wings]] attraction opened in Tomorrowland. During the |
+ | In 1972, the [[If You Had Wings]] attraction opened in Tomorrowland. During the park's first anniversary, 10.7 million guests had passed through its gates. |
===1973-1974=== |
===1973-1974=== |
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+ | [[File:POTC Magic Kingdom.jpg|thumb|250px|Pirates of the Caribbean; one of the longest-running, and most popular attractions at the Magic Kingdom.]] |
In 1973, many new attractions opened that later turned into timeless classics: |
In 1973, many new attractions opened that later turned into timeless classics: |
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− | *The Walt Disney Story |
+ | *[[The Walt Disney Story]] |
− | *Tom Sawyer Island |
+ | *[[Tom Sawyer Island]] |
*[[Plaza Swan Boats]] |
*[[Plaza Swan Boats]] |
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− | *Richard F. Irvine Riverboat |
+ | *[[Mark Twain Riverboat|Richard F. Irvine Riverboat]] |
− | *[[Pirates of the Caribbean]] |
+ | *[[Pirates of the Caribbean (attraction)|Pirates of the Caribbean]] |
In 1974, America the Beautiful closed and reopened the next day with a new film called Magic Carpet 'Round the World, which closed after a year and America the Beautiful returned. Star Jets opened. |
In 1974, America the Beautiful closed and reopened the next day with a new film called Magic Carpet 'Round the World, which closed after a year and America the Beautiful returned. Star Jets opened. |
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− | By the end of 1974, the |
+ | By the end of 1974, the park's popularity was so big that on December 29, a record 74,597 day-guests passed through the gates and, for the first time in the park's history, closed due to over-capacity. |
===1975=== |
===1975=== |
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− | [[File:Space-mountain-00.jpg.jpg|thumb|250px|Space Mountain; the crowning attraction in Tomorrowland. |
+ | [[File:Space-mountain-00.jpg.jpg|thumb|250px|Space Mountain; the crowning attraction in Tomorrowland.]] |
In January 1975, the long-awaited [[Space Mountain]] attraction opened in Tomorrowland. |
In January 1975, the long-awaited [[Space Mountain]] attraction opened in Tomorrowland. |
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− | After some time, when |
+ | After some time, when traveling to the Moon lost its mystique, Flight to the Moon became Mission to Mars. |
− | In June, America on Parade debuted to honor the United States Bicentennial. |
+ | In June, America on Parade debuted to honor the United States Bicentennial and ran until September of the following year. |
− | The classic [[Carousel of Progress]] was moved to the Magic Kingdom, after having concluded a |
+ | The classic [[Carousel of Progress]] was moved to the Magic Kingdom, after having concluded a six-year run at Disneyland. |
===1976-1981=== |
===1976-1981=== |
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− | [[File:9qAlyviLjvQVpVA.jpg|thumb|250px|WDW's 10th Anniversary Special]] |
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Although 1976 was quiet in terms of new attractions, the Magic Kingdom hit a milestone when Susan Brummer passed through the gates as the park's 50,000,000th visitor. Three years later, another, even more momentous milestone occurred when Kurt Miller became visitor number 100,000,000. |
Although 1976 was quiet in terms of new attractions, the Magic Kingdom hit a milestone when Susan Brummer passed through the gates as the park's 50,000,000th visitor. Three years later, another, even more momentous milestone occurred when Kurt Miller became visitor number 100,000,000. |
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− | + | On June 11, 1977, the [[Main Street Electrical Parade]] premiered. It was originally based on the [[Electrical Water Pageant]] which was already located in the Polynesian Resort and is a clone of Disneyland's newly revamped version but with wider, 3D floats. |
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− | The period between 1978 and 1981 was quiet at the Magic Kingdom as a second gate, EPCOT Center, broke ground in preparation for its October 1, 1982 opening. |
+ | The period between 1978 and 1981 was quiet at the Magic Kingdom as a second gate, EPCOT Center, broke ground in preparation for its October 1, 1982, opening. |
In 1978, as part of Mickey Mouse's 50th birthday, a special parade debuted in his honor. A similar parade also debuted at Disneyland. |
In 1978, as part of Mickey Mouse's 50th birthday, a special parade debuted in his honor. A similar parade also debuted at Disneyland. |
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+ | In 1979, America the Beautiful ended at the Circle Vision theater and was replaced again by Magic Carpet 'Round the World. |
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+ | [[File:Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom.jpg|thumb|250px|Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] |
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[[Mickey Mouse Revue|The Mickey Mouse Revue]] closed in September 1980, followed by the retirement of the Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat. But big news came in November of that year with the opening of [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]. |
[[Mickey Mouse Revue|The Mickey Mouse Revue]] closed in September 1980, followed by the retirement of the Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat. But big news came in November of that year with the opening of [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]. |
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A film titled "A Dream Called EPCOT" began playing at the park's EPCOT Preview Center, generating excitement for the new park. |
A film titled "A Dream Called EPCOT" began playing at the park's EPCOT Preview Center, generating excitement for the new park. |
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+ | [[File:9qAlyviLjvQVpVA.jpg|thumb|250px|WDW's 10th Anniversary Special]] |
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− | 1981 focused on the Magic Kingdom's 10th Anniversary. The stage show Disney World Is Your World opened and the Tencennial Parade started running. Disney World welcomed its 126,000,000th guest during the tencennial celebrations. |
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+ | The year 1981 focused on the Magic Kingdom's 10th Anniversary, which ran for a full year, from October 1, 1981, until September 30 of the following year. As part of the event, the stage show Disney World Is Your World debuted and the Tencennial Parade started running. In addition, Disney World welcomed its 126,000,000th guest during the Tencennial celebration. |
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===1982-1983=== |
===1982-1983=== |
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− | Most of Walt Disney World's |
+ | Most of Walt Disney World's focus was placed on EPCOT Center through 1982 and 1983. The Plaza Swan Boats no longer swam the park's island waters as of August 1983. |
===1984=== |
===1984=== |
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− | A change of power occurred in 1984, with [[Michael Eisner]] becoming the new chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company. |
+ | A change of power occurred in 1984, with [[Michael Eisner]] becoming the new chairman and chief executive officer of Walt Disney Productions, which changed its name to The Walt Disney Company in 1986. |
− | In July |
+ | In July, the stage show Show Biz Is opened, only to close two months later. |
− | 1984 was the year of Donald Duck's 50th birthday |
+ | The year 1984 was the year of [[Donald Duck]]'s 50th birthday, with a special parade debuting in his honor. An identical parade was also featured at Disneyland. |
− | + | Magic Carpet 'Round the World was replaced by American Journeys and the Frontierland Shooting Gallery reopened as the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade. |
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===1985-1987=== |
===1985-1987=== |
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After the upheaval of 1984, it would be another four years before any new developments would occur in the Magic Kingdom. Time and money were being used to expand EPCOT Center and develop the resort's third gate—the $300 million "Hollywood that Never Was and Always Will Be" which would open as the Disney MGM Studios on May 1, 1989. |
After the upheaval of 1984, it would be another four years before any new developments would occur in the Magic Kingdom. Time and money were being used to expand EPCOT Center and develop the resort's third gate—the $300 million "Hollywood that Never Was and Always Will Be" which would open as the Disney MGM Studios on May 1, 1989. |
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− | [[File:Wdw 15th logo.jpg|thumb|250px|Walt Disney World 15th anniversary logo]] |
+ | [[File:Wdw 15th logo.jpg|thumb|250px|Walt Disney World 15th anniversary logo.]] |
− | On October 1, 1986, Walt Disney World celebrated its 15th anniversary |
+ | On October 1, 1986, Walt Disney World celebrated its 15th anniversary and ran until September 30 the following year. A special parade to mark the occasion debuted at the Magic Kingdom. |
− | Merlin's Magic Shop was closed and the Diamond Horseshoe Revue was renamed the Diamond Horseshoe Jamboree. If You Had Wings was renamed If You Could Fly. Magic Journeys, the first 3-D attraction in the park, debuted in the former Mickey Mouse Revue theater. |
+ | Merlin's Magic Shop was closed and the Diamond Horseshoe Revue was renamed the Diamond Horseshoe Jamboree. If You Had Wings was renamed If You Could Fly. [[Magic Journeys]], the first 3-D attraction in the park, debuted in the former Mickey Mouse Revue theater, after [[Captain EO]] had replaced the show at EPCOT. |
===1988-1990=== |
===1988-1990=== |
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− | In honor of Mickey's 60th |
+ | In honor of Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday, a "temporary" land called Mickey's Birthdayland opened. The area consisted of Mickey's House, Grandma Duck's Petting Farm, Mickey's Playground, and three circus-style tents housing character meet-and-greets and two live shows including Minnie's Surprise Birthday Party. One of the prime attractions was a cow living at the petting farm named Minnie Moo, born with the classic tri-circle Mickey head on her side. |
− | In January 1989, If You Could Fly closed and was replaced by Delta Dreamflight. |
+ | In January 1989, If You Could Fly closed and was replaced by [[Delta Dreamflight]]. |
− | Due to its enormous popularity, |
+ | Due to its enormous popularity, Mickey's Birthdayland was kept and renamed Mickey's Starland in 1990. |
===1991-1993=== |
===1991-1993=== |
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+ | [[File:Splash Mountain Mk.jpg|thumb|250px|Splash Mountain]] |
− | In September 1991, the popular Main Street Electrical Parade ended its run and was |
+ | In September 1991, the popular Main Street Electrical Parade ended its run and was relocated to the soon-to-be-opened [[Disneyland Paris|Euro Disney Resort]] in Paris. [[SpectroMagic]] took over as Magic Kingdom's new nighttime electrical parade. The Surprise Celebration Parade debuted in September as part of Walt Disney World's 20th Anniversary celebration. |
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− | It had been 12 years since the Magic Kingdom welcomed a major new attraction. |
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− | In 1992, [[Splash Mountain]] opened. |
+ | It had been twelve years since the Magic Kingdom welcomed a major new attraction. In 1992, [[Splash Mountain]] opened. |
The Walt Disney Story closed in October 1992 followed by [[Mission to Mars]] in October 1993. The Hall of Presidents and Carousel of Progress both underwent huge refurbishments. In December, Magic Journeys closed. A month later American Journeys closed, followed by the Surprise Celebration Parade and Star Jets. |
The Walt Disney Story closed in October 1992 followed by [[Mission to Mars]] in October 1993. The Hall of Presidents and Carousel of Progress both underwent huge refurbishments. In December, Magic Journeys closed. A month later American Journeys closed, followed by the Surprise Celebration Parade and Star Jets. |
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In 1994, Tomorrowland received a major refurbishment—it had begun to look dated, so the Imagineers gave it a general design, creating a City of the Future. In the process, the WEDway PeopleMover was renamed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Later that year, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea closed. |
In 1994, Tomorrowland received a major refurbishment—it had begun to look dated, so the Imagineers gave it a general design, creating a City of the Future. In the process, the WEDway PeopleMover was renamed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Later that year, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea closed. |
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+ | [[The Legend of the Lion King]] opened in the former Mickey Mouse Revue theater. In November, [[The Timekeeper]] opened. Star Jets reopened as Astro Orbiter. Snow White's Adventures underwent an extensive upgrade, toning down its scare factors and adding the character of Snow White herself to the ride. The Mickey Mania parade debuted. |
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− | In 1994, [[The Legend of the Lion King]] opened in the former Mickey Mouse Revue theater. In November, [[The Timekeeper]] opened. Star Jets reopened as Astro Orbiter. Snow White's Adventures underwent an extensive upgrade, toning down its scare factors and adding the character of Snow White herself to the ride. The Mickey Mania parade debuted. |
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Main Street's Penny Arcade and House of Magic closed in 1995. |
Main Street's Penny Arcade and House of Magic closed in 1995. |
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− | In June 1995, |
+ | In June 1995, the [[ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter]] opened, adding a slight touch of terror to the Magic Kingdom. |
===1996-1997=== |
===1996-1997=== |
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[[File:Mickeys Toontown Fair.jpg|thumb|250px|The billboard for the former ''Mickey's Toontown''.]] |
[[File:Mickeys Toontown Fair.jpg|thumb|250px|The billboard for the former ''Mickey's Toontown''.]] |
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− | + | Mickey's Starland was transformed into [[Mickey's Toontown Fair]], enjoying an expansion in June 1996 with the additions of the Toontown Hall of Fame and kiddie coaster [[Goofy's Barnstormer|The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm]], which replaced Grandma Duck's Petting Farm. |
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The Grand Prix Raceway's track was shortened to make room for the new Toontown Fair attractions. It was later renamed the Tomorrowland Speedway. |
The Grand Prix Raceway's track was shortened to make room for the new Toontown Fair attractions. It was later renamed the Tomorrowland Speedway. |
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Also in 1996, the Richard F. Irvine riverboat was renamed the Liberty Belle and Delta Dreamflight was renamed Take Flight. As part of Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary celebration, the Remember the Magic Parade debuted and Cinderella Castle was transformed into a giant birthday cake. |
Also in 1996, the Richard F. Irvine riverboat was renamed the Liberty Belle and Delta Dreamflight was renamed Take Flight. As part of Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary celebration, the Remember the Magic Parade debuted and Cinderella Castle was transformed into a giant birthday cake. |
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− | In 1997, King |
+ | In 1997, King Stefan's Banquet Hall was renamed [[Cinderella's Royal Table]]. |
===1998-1999=== |
===1998-1999=== |
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− | In April 1998, [[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room|Tropical Serenade]] reopened as [[The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management]] with |
+ | In April 1998, [[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room|Tropical Serenade]] reopened as [[The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management]] with ''[[Aladdin (1992 film)|Aladdin]]''<nowiki/>'s [[Iago]] and ''[[The Lion King]]''<nowiki/>'s [[Zazu]] as hosts. |
− | In October 1998, [[Buzz Lightyear |
+ | In October 1998, [[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]] replaced Take Flight. |
− | The beloved [[Mr. Toad's |
+ | The beloved [[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] closed in September 1998, reopening in June 1999 as [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (attraction)|The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh]]. SpectroMagic went on hiatus in the summer of 1999 and the classic [[Main Street Electrical Parade]] returned for a limited engagement (albeit a rebuilt replica of Disneyland's was used as the original 1977 version the Orlando park once had was still in the Paris resort). |
===2000-2002=== |
===2000-2002=== |
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− | 2001 added new entertainment to the park. This included |
+ | The year 2001 added new entertainment to the park. This included Cinderella's Surprise Celebration, the [[Share A Dream Come True Parade|Share a Dream Come True Parade]] and the return of [[SpectroMagic]]. That same year also saw the opening of [[The Magic Carpets of Aladdin|the Magic Carpets of Aladdin]] and the departure of the Mike Fink Keelboats. |
− | On October 1, 2001, Disney's 100 Years of Magic celebration began, honoring the 100th anniversary of Walt |
+ | On October 1, 2001, Disney's 100 Years of Magic celebration began, honoring the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth. |
===2003-2004=== |
===2003-2004=== |
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[[File:Lumiere and Donald - Mickey's PhilharMagic.jpg|thumb|250px|''Mickey's Philharmagic'' presents classic Disney characters through modern, interactive technology.]] |
[[File:Lumiere and Donald - Mickey's PhilharMagic.jpg|thumb|250px|''Mickey's Philharmagic'' presents classic Disney characters through modern, interactive technology.]] |
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− | October 2003 saw another period of great change in the park—the 3-D film [[Mickey's |
+ | October 2003 saw another period of great change in the park—the 3-D film ''[[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]'' replaced ''The Legend of the Lion King'', an all-new fireworks spectacular called [[Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams]] lit up the sky for the first time and the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter closed. Alien Encounter's replacement arrived more than a year later with the scary but friendly [[Stitch's Great Escape!]] |
===2005-Present=== |
===2005-Present=== |
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− | Disney could not ignore the |
+ | Disney could not ignore the success of their 2003 blockbuster film ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]]'', so in 2006, the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction was refurbished to add the characters of Jack Sparrow, Barbossa, and Davy Jones to the ride. Also in 2006, [[The Timekeeper]] closed and reopened as the [[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]] the following year. |
− | It's a Small World, The Haunted Mansion, |
+ | It's a Small World, The Haunted Mansion, the Hall of Presidents and Space Mountain all underwent huge refurbishments. |
− | In 2010, SpectroMagic departed |
+ | In [[2010]], SpectroMagic departed for the second and final time for yet another return engagement of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Unfortunately, due to the weather ruining the SpectroMagic floats which was caused by minimal protection in storage, the parade was scrapped. Meanwhile, the Main Street Electrical Parade had an open-ended run at Magic Kingdom between 2010 and 2016, when it was shipped to Anaheim for it's return to Disneyland in January 2017. |
− | In 2011, The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management closed following a fire and the Tiki Room was restored to its original show. |
+ | In [[2011]], The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management closed following a fire and the Tiki Room was restored to its original show. |
− | [[File:New_Fantasyland_logo_.jpg|thumb|250px|The Fantasyland expansion was amongst the largest of the park's history, putting an emphasis on storytelling through homages to classic Disney animated features such as ''The Little Mermaid'', ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''Tangled'', and others. ]] |
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− | In 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair closed as construction was beginning on the expansion of Fantasyland. The expansion's first phase, Storybook Circus, opened in the former site of the Toontown Fair in the spring in 2012, featuring a newly-relocated Dumbo the Flying Elephant and a rethemed version of The Barnstormer. In May 2012, [[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] closed to make way for [[Princess Fairytale Hall]], which opened the following year. The New Fantasyland officially opened in November 2012 with the additions of [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]], the [[Be Our Guest Restaurant|Be Our Guest Restaurant,]] Gaston's Tavern, Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid and a new Ariel's Grotto. |
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+ | [[File:New Fantasyland logo .jpg|thumb|250px|The Fantasyland expansion was amongst the largest of the park's history, putting an emphasis on storytelling through homages to classic Disney animated features, such as ''The Little Mermaid'', ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''Tangled'', and others.]] |
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− | 2012 also saw the debut of the interactive game [[Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom]]. |
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+ | In 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair closed as construction was beginning on the expansion of Fantasyland. The expansion's first phase, Storybook Circus, opened in the former site of the Toontown Fair in the spring in [[2012]], featuring a newly-relocated Dumbo the Flying Elephant and a rethemed version of The Barnstormer. In May 2012, [[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] closed to make way for [[Princess Fairytale Hall]], which opened the following year. The New Fantasyland officially opened in November 2012 with the additions of [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]], the [[Be Our Guest Restaurant]], Gaston's Tavern, Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid, and a new Ariel's Grotto. |
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+ | The year 2012 also saw the debut of the interactive game ''[[Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom]]''. |
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− | In [[2014]], the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] opened, completing the Fantasyland expansion, as well as the [[Festival of Fantasy Parade]] debuted. |
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+ | In [[2014]], the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] opened, completing the Fantasyland expansion, as well as the [[Festival of Fantasy Parade]]. |
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In February of [[2015]], the park unveiled an expanded Central Plaza area, proceeding Cinderella Castle, as the first phase in an ongoing hub expansion to include new pathways and sculpted gardens, among others. |
In February of [[2015]], the park unveiled an expanded Central Plaza area, proceeding Cinderella Castle, as the first phase in an ongoing hub expansion to include new pathways and sculpted gardens, among others. |
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Also in 2015, turrets with a matching color scheme of Cinderella Castle were added; surrounding the park's physical icon. |
Also in 2015, turrets with a matching color scheme of Cinderella Castle were added; surrounding the park's physical icon. |
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+ | In [[2016]], [[The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History|The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History]] opened in [[Liberty Square]] on October 2. The show ran until the fall of 2019. |
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+ | On October 27, 2020, the Walt Disney World Resort reopened after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but Walt Disney World announced that all entertainment shows would be laid off (at least until the summer of 2021), such as Citizens of Hollywood at Disney's Hollywood Studios and [[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]] at Magic Kingdom, due to a dispute between the {{WikipediaLink|Actors' Equity Association}} and Walt Disney World.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/equity-cast-members-notified-of-layoffs-at-disney-world/|title=Equity Cast Members Notified of Layoffs at Disney World}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://insidethemagic.net/2020/10/full-list-entertainment-layoffs-disney-world-ad1/|title=Full List of All Recent Disney World Entertainment Layoffs}}</ref> |
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==Attractions== |
==Attractions== |
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+ | {{Col-begin}} |
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− | ===[[Main Street, U.S.A.]]=== |
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+ | {{Col-2}} |
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+ | ===[[Main Street, U.S.A. (Magic Kingdom)|Main Street, U.S.A.]]=== |
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*[[Main Street Vehicles]] |
*[[Main Street Vehicles]] |
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*[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] - Main Street Station |
*[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] - Main Street Station |
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− | *[[Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom]] |
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*[[Town Square Theater]] |
*[[Town Square Theater]] |
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===[[Adventureland (Magic Kingdom)|Adventureland]]=== |
===[[Adventureland (Magic Kingdom)|Adventureland]]=== |
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*[[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room]] |
*[[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room]] |
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− | *[[Pirates of the Caribbean]] |
+ | *[[Pirates of the Caribbean (ride)|Pirates of the Caribbean]] |
*[[Jungle Cruise]] |
*[[Jungle Cruise]] |
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*[[Swiss Family Treehouse]] |
*[[Swiss Family Treehouse]] |
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*[[The Magic Carpets of Aladdin]] |
*[[The Magic Carpets of Aladdin]] |
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+ | *[[A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas]] |
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+ | |||
===[[Frontierland (Magic Kingdom)|Frontierland]]=== |
===[[Frontierland (Magic Kingdom)|Frontierland]]=== |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] |
+ | *[[Country Bear Musical Jamboree]] (Coming Summer [[2024]]) |
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− | *[[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] |
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− | *[[Country Bear Jamboree]] |
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*[[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]] |
*[[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]] |
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*[[Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island|Tom Sawyer Island]] |
*[[Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island|Tom Sawyer Island]] |
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*[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] - Frontierland Station |
*[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] - Frontierland Station |
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+ | *[[Tiana's Bayou Adventure]] (Coming [[June 30]], [[2024]]) |
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+ | |||
===[[Liberty Square]]=== |
===[[Liberty Square]]=== |
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− | *[[Haunted Mansion]] |
+ | *[[The Haunted Mansion (Magic Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland)|Haunted Mansion]] |
*[[The Hall of Presidents]] |
*[[The Hall of Presidents]] |
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*[[Mark Twain Riverboat|Liberty Belle Riverboat]] |
*[[Mark Twain Riverboat|Liberty Belle Riverboat]] |
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+ | |||
− | ===[[Fantasyland]]=== |
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+ | {{Col-2}} |
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− | *[[Cinderella Castle]] |
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+ | |||
− | *[[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] |
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+ | ===[[Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom)|Fantasyland]]=== |
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− | *[[It's a Small World]] |
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+ | ====Enchanted Forest==== |
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+ | *[[Ariel's Grotto]] |
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+ | *[[Enchanted Tales with Belle]] |
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*[[Mad Tea Party]] |
*[[Mad Tea Party]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] |
*[[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (attraction)|The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]] |
*[[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (attraction)|The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]] |
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+ | *[[Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Storybook Circus==== |
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+ | *[[Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station]] |
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+ | *[[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] |
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+ | *[[Pete's Silly Sideshow]] |
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+ | *[[The Barnstormer]] |
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+ | *[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] - Fantasyland Station |
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+ | ====Castle Courtyard==== |
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+ | *[[Cinderella Castle]] |
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+ | *Fairytale Garden |
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+ | *[[It's a Small World]] |
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*[[Mickey's PhilharMagic]] |
*[[Mickey's PhilharMagic]] |
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+ | *[[Peter Pan's Flight]] |
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*[[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]] |
*[[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]] |
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− | *[[The Great Goofini|The Barnstormer featuring Goofy as The Great Goofini]] |
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− | *Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station |
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− | *[[Ariel's Grotto]] |
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− | *[[Enchanted Tales with Belle]] |
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*[[Princess Fairytale Hall]] |
*[[Princess Fairytale Hall]] |
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+ | *[[Sword in the Stone (attraction)|Sword in the Stone]] |
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− | *[[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] |
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− | *[[The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure|Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]] |
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− | *[[Pete's Silly Sideshow]] |
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===[[Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom)|Tomorrowland]]=== |
===[[Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom)|Tomorrowland]]=== |
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*[[Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)|Space Mountain]] |
*[[Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)|Space Mountain]] |
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− | *[[Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters|Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]] |
+ | *[[Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters|Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]] |
− | *[[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]] |
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− | *[[Stitch's Great Escape!]] |
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*[[Astro Orbiter]] |
*[[Astro Orbiter]] |
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+ | *[[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]] |
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*[[Autopia|Tomorrowland Speedway]] |
*[[Autopia|Tomorrowland Speedway]] |
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− | *[[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]] |
+ | *[[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]] |
*[[Carousel of Progress|Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress]] |
*[[Carousel of Progress|Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress]] |
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+ | *[[TRON Lightcycle Power Run|TRON: Lightcycle/Run]] |
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+ | {{Col-end}} |
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− | == |
+ | ==Entertainment== |
+ | *[[Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade]] |
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+ | *[[Happily Ever After]] |
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+ | *[[Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire]] |
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+ | *[[Festival of Fantasy Parade]] |
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+ | ==Former attractions & entertainment== |
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+ | *[[Main Street Cinema]] (1971–1998) |
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+ | *[[Penny Arcade]] (1971–1995) |
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+ | *[[Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom]] (2012–2021) |
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+ | *[[Plaza Swan Boats]] (1973–1983) |
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+ | *[[The Walt Disney Story]] (1973–1992) |
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+ | *[[Main Street Electrical Parade]] (1977–1991, 1999–2001, 2010–2016) |
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+ | *[[SpectroMagic]] (1991–1999, 2001–2010) |
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+ | *[[Fantasy in the Sky]] (1971–2003) |
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+ | *[[Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams]] (October 9, 2003–May 11, 2017) |
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+ | *[[Disney Enchantment]] (October 1, 2021–April 2, 2023) |
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+ | *[[The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)]] (1998–2011) |
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+ | *[[Country Bear Vacation Hoedown]] (1986–1992) |
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+ | *[[Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes]] (1971–1994) |
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+ | *[[Splash Mountain]] (1992−2023) |
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+ | *[[Mike Fink Keel Boats]] (1971–2001) |
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+ | *Fantasyland Concert Theatre: |
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+ | **[[Mickey Mouse Revue]] (1971 – 1980) |
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+ | **[[Magic Journeys]] (1987 – 1993) |
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+ | **[[The Legend of the Lion King]] (1994 – 2002) |
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+ | *[[20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage]] (1971 – 1994) |
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+ | *[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] (1971 – 1998) |
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+ | *[[Pooh's Playful Spot]] (2005 – 2010) |
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+ | *[[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] (1971 – 2012) |
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+ | *'''Circle-Vision 360°''': |
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+ | **[[America the Beautiful]] (1971–1984) |
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+ | **[[American Journeys]] (1984–1994) |
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+ | **[[The Timekeeper]] (1994–2006) |
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+ | *[[If You Had Wings]] (1972–1989) |
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+ | *[[Mission to Mars]] (1975–1993) |
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+ | *[[Delta Dreamflight]] (1989–1998) |
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+ | *[[ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter]] (1995–2003) |
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+ | *[[Stitch's Great Escape!]] (2004–2018) |
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+ | *[[20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade]] (1991–1994) |
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+ | *[[Mickey Mania Parade]] (1994–1996) |
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+ | *[[Disney's Magical Moments Parade]] (1996–2001) |
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+ | *[[Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade|Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade]] (2009–2014) |
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+ | *[[Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party]] (2019-2020) |
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+ | *[[Cinderella's Surprise Celebration]] (2001-2005) |
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+ | *[[Cinderellabration: Lights of Romance|Cinderellabration]] (2005-2006) |
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+ | *[[Mickey's Gift of Dreams|Dream Along with Mickey]] (2006-2016) |
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+ | *[[The Magic, the Memories and You]] (2011-2012) |
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+ | *[[Celebrate the Magic]] (2012-2016) |
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+ | *[[Once Upon A Time]] (2016-2020) |
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+ | *[[Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat]] (1971-1980) |
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+ | *[[Country Bear Jamboree]] (1971-2024) |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Former sections== |
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+ | ===[[Mickey's Toontown Fair]]=== |
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+ | *Judge's Tent |
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+ | *[[Donald's Boat]] |
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+ | *[[Mickey's House and Meet Mickey|Mickey's Country House]] |
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+ | *[[Minnie's House|Minnie's Country House]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Characters== |
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+ | Current Characters: |
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+ | *[[Mickey Mouse]] at Town Square Theater |
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+ | *[[Snow White]] at Town Square/Main Street USA |
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+ | *[[Aladdin (character)|Aladdin]] and [[Jasmine]] in Adventureland |
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+ | *[[Jack Sparrow|Captain Jack Sparrow]] in Adventureland |
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+ | *[[Wendell]], [[Big Al]], [[Shaker]], and [[Liver Lips McGrowl|Liverlips]] in Frontierland by the Country Bear Jamboree |
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+ | *[[Peter Pan (character)|Peter Pan]] in Fantasyland |
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+ | *[[Cinderella (character)|Cinderella]] and [[Princess Elena|Elena]] in Princess Fairytale Hall |
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+ | *[[Rapunzel]] and [[Tiana]] in Princess Fairytale Hall |
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+ | *[[Belle]] at Enchanted Tales with Belle |
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+ | *[[Anastasia Tremaine|Anastasia]] and [[Drizella Tremaine|Drizella]] at Cinderella Fountain |
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+ | *[[Ariel]] in her Grotto or outside with [[Prince Eric|Eric]] |
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+ | *[[Mirabel Madrigal]] at Fairytale Garden |
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+ | *[[Winnie the Pooh]] and [[Tigger]] near The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh |
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+ | *[[Donald Duck|Donald]] and [[Goofy]] at Pete's Silly Sideshow |
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+ | *[[Minnie Mouse|Minnie]] and [[Daisy]] at Pete's Silly Sideshow |
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+ | |||
+ | Past Characters: |
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+ | *[[Tinker Bell]] at Town Square Theater |
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+ | *[[Marie]] at Town Square/Main Street USA |
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+ | *[[Cinderella (character)|Cinderella]], [[Aurora]], [[Belle]], [[Rapunzel]], and [[Tiana]] at Town Square Theater |
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+ | *[[Pluto]] at Town Square/Main Street USA |
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+ | *[[Chip and Dale]] at Town Square/Main Street USA |
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+ | *[[Daisy Duck]] at Town Square/Main Street USA |
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+ | *[[Dopey]] at Town Square/Main Street USA |
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+ | *[[Aurora]] randomly at Town Square/Main Street USA |
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+ | *[[Buzz Lightyear]] in Tomorrowland near the Carousel of Progress |
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+ | *[[Stitch]] in Tomorrowland |
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+ | *[[Timon]] in Adventureland |
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+ | *[[Rafiki]] in Adventureland |
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+ | *[[Ariel]] and [[Prince Eric|Eric]] in Adventureland |
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+ | *[[Mary Poppins (character)|Mary Poppins]] in Liberty Square |
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+ | *[[Merida]] in Liberty Square |
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+ | *[[Woody]] and [[Jessie]] in Frontierland |
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+ | *[[Fairy Godmother]] in Fantasyland behind the Castle |
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+ | *[[Lady Tremaine]] in Fantasyland behind the Castle |
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+ | *[[Mickey Mouse]] in Fantasyland near the Carousel |
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+ | *[[Minnie Mouse]] in Fantasyland near the Carousel |
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+ | *[[Donald Duck]] in Fantasyland near the Carousel |
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+ | *[[Goofy]] in Fantasyland near the Carousel |
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+ | *[[Pluto]] in Fantasyland near the Carousel |
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+ | *[[Chip and Dale]] in Fantasyland near the Carousel |
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+ | *[[Pinocchio (character)|Pinocchio]] in Fantasyland near the Pinocchio Village Haus |
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+ | *[[Snow White]] at Princess Fairytale Hall |
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+ | *[[Aurora]] at Princess Fairytale Hall |
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+ | *[[Anna]] and [[Elsa]] at Princess Fairytale Hall |
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+ | *[[Gaston]] outside his tavern |
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+ | *[[Alice]] near Mad Tea Party |
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+ | *[[Mad Hatter]] in Fantasyland near the Mad Tea Party |
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+ | *[[White Rabbit]] in Fantasyland near the Mad Tea Party |
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+ | *[[Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum]] in Fantasyland near the Mad Tea Party |
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+ | *[[Merida]] at Fairytale Garden |
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+ | *[[Chip and Dale]] at Pete's Silly Sideshow |
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+ | *[[Chip and Dale]] at Tomorrowland |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Special Events== |
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+ | ===Current=== |
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+ | *Disney After Hours |
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+ | **Villains After Hours |
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+ | **BOO Bash |
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+ | **Very Merriest After Hours |
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+ | |||
+ | *[[Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party]] |
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+ | *[[Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Semi-Retired=== |
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+ | *[[Night of Joy]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Transportation== |
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+ | *[[Walt Disney World Monorail System]] |
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+ | *Minnie Van Service |
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+ | *Bus |
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+ | *Boat |
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+ | *Ferry |
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+ | *Parking Lot |
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+ | **Woody Parking Lot |
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+ | **Aladdin Parking Lot |
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+ | **Jafar Parking Lot |
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+ | **Zurg Parking Lot |
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+ | **Simba Parking Lot |
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+ | **Peter Pan Parking Lot |
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+ | **Hook Parking Lot |
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+ | **Scar Parking Lot |
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+ | **Mulan Parking Lot |
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+ | **Rapunzel Parking Lot |
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+ | **Ursula Parking Lot |
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+ | **Cruella Parking Lot |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Recent Park Map== |
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+ | [[File:Magic-kingdom-guidemap-march-2022-2-2000x911.jpg|alt=|center|thumb|750x750px]] |
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+ | <br clear="all" /> |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Planned Film== |
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Director [[Jon Favreau]] and [[Walt Disney Pictures]] plan to produce and release a film concerning a family at Disneyland which finds the theme park characters and attractions coming to life. |
Director [[Jon Favreau]] and [[Walt Disney Pictures]] plan to produce and release a film concerning a family at Disneyland which finds the theme park characters and attractions coming to life. |
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Favreau, who said "the Disney iconography was probably the first set of archetypes that I was exposed to" and that Disney movies and attractions "made a deep impression on me as a child", noted that, "When I first heard about the Magic Kingdom film project, I was on my way to visit Disneyland with my family. I took notes and had no problem filling a book with all the ideas that this concept offered, even on first blush." |
Favreau, who said "the Disney iconography was probably the first set of archetypes that I was exposed to" and that Disney movies and attractions "made a deep impression on me as a child", noted that, "When I first heard about the Magic Kingdom film project, I was on my way to visit Disneyland with my family. I took notes and had no problem filling a book with all the ideas that this concept offered, even on first blush." |
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− | Marc Abraham and Eric Newman of Strike Entertainment are scheduled to produce the film. Writer-producer Ronald D. Moore had previously written an original script for the project, which the studio eventually declined to use, stating that Favreau and a new screenwriter will develop a new script. On June 20, 2011, Spider-Man 2 story contributor, Michael Chabon signed on to write the film |
+ | Marc Abraham and Eric Newman of Strike Entertainment are scheduled to produce the film. Writer-producer Ronald D. Moore had previously written an original script for the project, which the studio eventually declined to use, stating that Favreau and a new screenwriter will develop a new script. On June 20, 2011, ''Spider-Man 2'' story contributor, Michael Chabon signed on to write the film's script. |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery position="center" widths="150" spacing="small" captionalign="center"> |
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+ | MKlogo0009.jpg|Original logo |
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+ | Cinderella Castle of Magic Kingdom Florida.jpg |
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+ | Cinderella-castle-50th-overlay-daytime-concept-art-1920x1115.jpg|2021 concept art for Cinderella Castle's 50th Anniversary makeover (daytime). |
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+ | Cinderella-castle-overlay-50th-anniversary-high-res-1920x1080.jpg|2021 concept art for Cinderella Castle's 50th Anniversary makeover (nighttime). |
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Disney 2008 0493.JPG|Magic Kingdom's Christmas Tree |
Disney 2008 0493.JPG|Magic Kingdom's Christmas Tree |
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+ | MKOctober2019.jpg|A 2019 Guide Map featuring [[Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party]] |
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− | Mkguide 2011 4x600.jpg|A 2011 guide map that has a retro look to it for the Magic Kingdom's 40th anniversary |
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+ | Magic Kingdom Guide Map 2013.jpeg|A 2013 Guide Map featuring the opening of [[Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom)|Fantasyland]] |
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− | Scan0003.jpg|A 2011 guide map featuring [[Captain Jack Sparrow]] to promote [[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides]] |
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+ | Magic Kingdom Guide Map 2012.jpeg|A 2012 Guide Map featuring [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] |
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− | 2010.jpg|A 2010 guide map featuring [[Main Street Electrical Parade|Disney's Electrical Parade]] |
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+ | Mkguide 2011 4x600.jpg|A 2011 Guide Map that has a retro look to it for the Magic Kingdom's 40th anniversary |
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+ | Scan0003.jpg|A 2011 Guide Map featuring [[Captain Jack Sparrow]] to promote [[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides]] |
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+ | 2010.jpg|A 2010 Guide Map featuring [[Main Street Electrical Parade|Disney's Electrical Parade]] |
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+ | Magic Kingdom Guide Map 2010.jpeg|A 2010 Guide Map featuring [[Main Street Electrical Parade|Disney's Electrical Parade]] with inverted colors |
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Laughfloormap.jpg|A 2009 guide map featuring [[Mike Wazowski]] for the launch of [[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]] |
Laughfloormap.jpg|A 2009 guide map featuring [[Mike Wazowski]] for the launch of [[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]] |
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− | 2008.jpg|A 2008 guide map featuring [[Jack Sparrow]] for the refurbishment of [[Pirates of the Caribbean]] |
+ | 2008.jpg|A 2008 guide map featuring [[Jack Sparrow]] for the refurbishment of [[Pirates of the Caribbean (ride)|Pirates of the Caribbean]] |
2007.jpg|A holiday 2007 guide map featuring [[Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party]] |
2007.jpg|A holiday 2007 guide map featuring [[Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party]] |
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2005magickingdommap.jpg|A 2005 guide map featuring [[Stitch's Great Escape!]] |
2005magickingdommap.jpg|A 2005 guide map featuring [[Stitch's Great Escape!]] |
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Imagen.jpg|A 1995 guide featuring [[Splash Mountain]] and [[The Legend of the Lion King]], among others |
Imagen.jpg|A 1995 guide featuring [[Splash Mountain]] and [[The Legend of the Lion King]], among others |
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MK 1993.JPG|A 1993 guide map featuring [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] and Splash Mountain, among others |
MK 1993.JPG|A 1993 guide map featuring [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] and Splash Mountain, among others |
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− | MK 1989.JPG|A 1989 |
+ | MK 1989.JPG|A 1989 guidebook featuring Disney characters in a parade |
− | Mkguide 1988 2x600.jpg|A 1988 |
+ | Mkguide 1988 2x600.jpg|A 1988 guidebook featuring Disney characters gathering at the Main Street train station to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday |
− | MK 1986.JPG|A 1986-7 |
+ | MK 1986.JPG|A 1986-7 guidebook for Walt Disney World's 15th Anniversary. |
− | MK 1986-2.JPG|A 1986 |
+ | MK 1986-2.JPG|A 1986 guidebook featuring Cinderella Castle |
− | MK 1985.JPG|A 1985 |
+ | MK 1985.JPG|A 1985 guidebook featuring Mickey Mouse in patriotic garb |
− | Mkguide 1978 3x600.jpg|A 1978 |
+ | Mkguide 1978 3x600.jpg|A 1978 guidebook featuring a balloon vendor in front of Cinderella Castle |
− | WDW Guide 1978 Front1.jpg|A 1978 |
+ | WDW Guide 1978 Front1.jpg|A 1978 guidebook showing the horse-drawn streetcar pulling up to Cinderella Castle |
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MagicKingdomRoadWelcome.JPG|The freeway entrance to the park. |
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Latest revision as of 23:54, 14 March 2024
- “The Most Magical Place On Earth”
- ―Magic Kingdom tagline
The Magic Kingdom is the flagship theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Based on the original Disneyland in California, it opened with the resort on October 1, 1971, as the first of Walt Disney World's four theme parks. Its name is taken directly from Disneyland's original nickname "the Magic Kingdom".
Similar to its California predecessor, the layout of the Magic Kingdom is that of the central hub (Cinderella Castle) surrounded by six "lands" which are based around different themes; Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. Each land is home to different characters who do their best to show guests a good time.
Dedication
- “Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place ... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together.”
- ―Roy Oliver Disney, October 25, 1971
Construction
Although Walt Disney himself was highly involved in planning The Florida Project, The Walt Disney Company began construction on Magic Kingdom and the first phase of the resort in 1967 following Walt's death in 1966. The Magic Kingdom park was built similarly to the existing Disneyland in California. The Florida park, however, was built in a much larger area and greatly improved upon Disneyland's design.
There are several anecdotes relating to reasons for some of the features of Walt Disney World, and the Magic Kingdom specifically. According to one story, during the early days of the original Disneyland, Walt Disney once saw a Frontierland cowboy having to walk through Tomorrowland to reach his post. He was concerned that the lack of decent employee transportation for cast members could ruin the illusion of each individual area of Disneyland, and wanted to avoid situations like this in the new park. Therefore, Magic Kingdom was built on top of a series of tunnels called utilidors, a contraction of the words "utility" and "corridor". These tunnels allow cast members to move through the park out of sight from guests, maintaining the illusion of the show.
Because of Florida's high-water table, the tunnels could not be constructed underground, so they were built at the existing grade. This means that the park itself is actually built on the second story, giving Magic Kingdom an elevation of 107 feet (33 m), although the incline is so gradual that guests can hardly notice it at all. The area around the utilidors was filled in with dirt removed from the Seven Seas Lagoon, which was also being constructed at the same time.
The utilidors were only built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The tunnels were only used in Magic Kingdom due to financial constraints, but they were meant to be employed in all subsequent Walt Disney World parks. Epcot's Future World and Pleasure Island each have a smaller network of utilidors.
Opening
The Magic Kingdom opened as the first part of Walt Disney's planned Florida Project on October 1, 1971. It was the only theme park on the resort at the time and opened concurrently with two hotels on the property: Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The park opened with 23 attractions, three unique to the park and 20, often somewhat different, copies of attractions at Disneyland. The Walt Disney Company promised to increase this number with more attractions like those in Disneyland as well as more unique ones. The attractions were split into six themed lands. Five of these lands were counterparts to those at Disneyland and the sixth is Liberty Square, unique in name, but sharing the same attractions as Disneyland's New Orleans Square.
While there is no individual dedication to Magic Kingdom Park, the dedication by Roy O. Disney for the entire Walt Disney World Resort was placed within its gates.
Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together. Dedicated this 25th day of October 1971. Roy Oliver Disney.
History
Some of the information is taken from "The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World" by Susan Veness.
1971-1972
The Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, to a crowd of 10,000 visitors.
Attractions open that day were:
- Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
- Country Bear Jamboree
- Diamond Horseshoe Revue
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Frontierland Shooting Gallery
- The Hall of Presidents
- The Haunted Mansion
- It's a Small World
- Jungle Cruise
- Mad Tea Party
- Mickey Mouse Revue
- Mike Fink Keel Boats
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
- Skyway
- Snow White's Adventures
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Tropical Serenade
- Grand Prix Raceway
- Walt Disney World Railroad
During the remaining three months of 1971, other attractions opened, including:
- Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat
- Peter Pan's Flight
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage
- Flight to the Moon
- America the Beautiful
In 1972, the If You Had Wings attraction opened in Tomorrowland. During the park's first anniversary, 10.7 million guests had passed through its gates.
1973-1974
In 1973, many new attractions opened that later turned into timeless classics:
- The Walt Disney Story
- Tom Sawyer Island
- Plaza Swan Boats
- Richard F. Irvine Riverboat
- Pirates of the Caribbean
In 1974, America the Beautiful closed and reopened the next day with a new film called Magic Carpet 'Round the World, which closed after a year and America the Beautiful returned. Star Jets opened.
By the end of 1974, the park's popularity was so big that on December 29, a record 74,597 day-guests passed through the gates and, for the first time in the park's history, closed due to over-capacity.
1975
In January 1975, the long-awaited Space Mountain attraction opened in Tomorrowland.
After some time, when traveling to the Moon lost its mystique, Flight to the Moon became Mission to Mars.
In June, America on Parade debuted to honor the United States Bicentennial and ran until September of the following year.
The classic Carousel of Progress was moved to the Magic Kingdom, after having concluded a six-year run at Disneyland.
1976-1981
Although 1976 was quiet in terms of new attractions, the Magic Kingdom hit a milestone when Susan Brummer passed through the gates as the park's 50,000,000th visitor. Three years later, another, even more momentous milestone occurred when Kurt Miller became visitor number 100,000,000.
On June 11, 1977, the Main Street Electrical Parade premiered. It was originally based on the Electrical Water Pageant which was already located in the Polynesian Resort and is a clone of Disneyland's newly revamped version but with wider, 3D floats.
The period between 1978 and 1981 was quiet at the Magic Kingdom as a second gate, EPCOT Center, broke ground in preparation for its October 1, 1982, opening.
In 1978, as part of Mickey Mouse's 50th birthday, a special parade debuted in his honor. A similar parade also debuted at Disneyland.
In 1979, America the Beautiful ended at the Circle Vision theater and was replaced again by Magic Carpet 'Round the World.
The Mickey Mouse Revue closed in September 1980, followed by the retirement of the Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat. But big news came in November of that year with the opening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
A film titled "A Dream Called EPCOT" began playing at the park's EPCOT Preview Center, generating excitement for the new park.
The year 1981 focused on the Magic Kingdom's 10th Anniversary, which ran for a full year, from October 1, 1981, until September 30 of the following year. As part of the event, the stage show Disney World Is Your World debuted and the Tencennial Parade started running. In addition, Disney World welcomed its 126,000,000th guest during the Tencennial celebration.
1982-1983
Most of Walt Disney World's focus was placed on EPCOT Center through 1982 and 1983. The Plaza Swan Boats no longer swam the park's island waters as of August 1983.
1984
A change of power occurred in 1984, with Michael Eisner becoming the new chairman and chief executive officer of Walt Disney Productions, which changed its name to The Walt Disney Company in 1986.
In July, the stage show Show Biz Is opened, only to close two months later.
The year 1984 was the year of Donald Duck's 50th birthday, with a special parade debuting in his honor. An identical parade was also featured at Disneyland.
Magic Carpet 'Round the World was replaced by American Journeys and the Frontierland Shooting Gallery reopened as the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade.
1985-1987
After the upheaval of 1984, it would be another four years before any new developments would occur in the Magic Kingdom. Time and money were being used to expand EPCOT Center and develop the resort's third gate—the $300 million "Hollywood that Never Was and Always Will Be" which would open as the Disney MGM Studios on May 1, 1989.
On October 1, 1986, Walt Disney World celebrated its 15th anniversary and ran until September 30 the following year. A special parade to mark the occasion debuted at the Magic Kingdom.
Merlin's Magic Shop was closed and the Diamond Horseshoe Revue was renamed the Diamond Horseshoe Jamboree. If You Had Wings was renamed If You Could Fly. Magic Journeys, the first 3-D attraction in the park, debuted in the former Mickey Mouse Revue theater, after Captain EO had replaced the show at EPCOT.
1988-1990
In honor of Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday, a "temporary" land called Mickey's Birthdayland opened. The area consisted of Mickey's House, Grandma Duck's Petting Farm, Mickey's Playground, and three circus-style tents housing character meet-and-greets and two live shows including Minnie's Surprise Birthday Party. One of the prime attractions was a cow living at the petting farm named Minnie Moo, born with the classic tri-circle Mickey head on her side.
In January 1989, If You Could Fly closed and was replaced by Delta Dreamflight.
Due to its enormous popularity, Mickey's Birthdayland was kept and renamed Mickey's Starland in 1990.
1991-1993
In September 1991, the popular Main Street Electrical Parade ended its run and was relocated to the soon-to-be-opened Euro Disney Resort in Paris. SpectroMagic took over as Magic Kingdom's new nighttime electrical parade. The Surprise Celebration Parade debuted in September as part of Walt Disney World's 20th Anniversary celebration.
It had been twelve years since the Magic Kingdom welcomed a major new attraction. In 1992, Splash Mountain opened.
The Walt Disney Story closed in October 1992 followed by Mission to Mars in October 1993. The Hall of Presidents and Carousel of Progress both underwent huge refurbishments. In December, Magic Journeys closed. A month later American Journeys closed, followed by the Surprise Celebration Parade and Star Jets.
1994-1995
In 1994, Tomorrowland received a major refurbishment—it had begun to look dated, so the Imagineers gave it a general design, creating a City of the Future. In the process, the WEDway PeopleMover was renamed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Later that year, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea closed.
The Legend of the Lion King opened in the former Mickey Mouse Revue theater. In November, The Timekeeper opened. Star Jets reopened as Astro Orbiter. Snow White's Adventures underwent an extensive upgrade, toning down its scare factors and adding the character of Snow White herself to the ride. The Mickey Mania parade debuted.
Main Street's Penny Arcade and House of Magic closed in 1995.
In June 1995, the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter opened, adding a slight touch of terror to the Magic Kingdom.
1996-1997
Mickey's Starland was transformed into Mickey's Toontown Fair, enjoying an expansion in June 1996 with the additions of the Toontown Hall of Fame and kiddie coaster The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm, which replaced Grandma Duck's Petting Farm.
The Grand Prix Raceway's track was shortened to make room for the new Toontown Fair attractions. It was later renamed the Tomorrowland Speedway.
Also in 1996, the Richard F. Irvine riverboat was renamed the Liberty Belle and Delta Dreamflight was renamed Take Flight. As part of Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary celebration, the Remember the Magic Parade debuted and Cinderella Castle was transformed into a giant birthday cake.
In 1997, King Stefan's Banquet Hall was renamed Cinderella's Royal Table.
1998-1999
In April 1998, Tropical Serenade reopened as The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management with Aladdin's Iago and The Lion King's Zazu as hosts.
In October 1998, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin replaced Take Flight.
The beloved Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed in September 1998, reopening in June 1999 as The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh. SpectroMagic went on hiatus in the summer of 1999 and the classic Main Street Electrical Parade returned for a limited engagement (albeit a rebuilt replica of Disneyland's was used as the original 1977 version the Orlando park once had was still in the Paris resort).
2000-2002
The year 2001 added new entertainment to the park. This included Cinderella's Surprise Celebration, the Share a Dream Come True Parade and the return of SpectroMagic. That same year also saw the opening of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin and the departure of the Mike Fink Keelboats.
On October 1, 2001, Disney's 100 Years of Magic celebration began, honoring the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth.
2003-2004
October 2003 saw another period of great change in the park—the 3-D film Mickey's PhilharMagic replaced The Legend of the Lion King, an all-new fireworks spectacular called Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams lit up the sky for the first time and the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter closed. Alien Encounter's replacement arrived more than a year later with the scary but friendly Stitch's Great Escape!
2005-Present
Disney could not ignore the success of their 2003 blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, so in 2006, the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction was refurbished to add the characters of Jack Sparrow, Barbossa, and Davy Jones to the ride. Also in 2006, The Timekeeper closed and reopened as the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor the following year.
It's a Small World, The Haunted Mansion, the Hall of Presidents and Space Mountain all underwent huge refurbishments.
In 2010, SpectroMagic departed for the second and final time for yet another return engagement of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Unfortunately, due to the weather ruining the SpectroMagic floats which was caused by minimal protection in storage, the parade was scrapped. Meanwhile, the Main Street Electrical Parade had an open-ended run at Magic Kingdom between 2010 and 2016, when it was shipped to Anaheim for it's return to Disneyland in January 2017.
In 2011, The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management closed following a fire and the Tiki Room was restored to its original show.
In 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair closed as construction was beginning on the expansion of Fantasyland. The expansion's first phase, Storybook Circus, opened in the former site of the Toontown Fair in the spring in 2012, featuring a newly-relocated Dumbo the Flying Elephant and a rethemed version of The Barnstormer. In May 2012, Snow White's Scary Adventures closed to make way for Princess Fairytale Hall, which opened the following year. The New Fantasyland officially opened in November 2012 with the additions of Enchanted Tales with Belle, the Be Our Guest Restaurant, Gaston's Tavern, Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid, and a new Ariel's Grotto.
The year 2012 also saw the debut of the interactive game Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.
In 2014, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened, completing the Fantasyland expansion, as well as the Festival of Fantasy Parade.
In February of 2015, the park unveiled an expanded Central Plaza area, proceeding Cinderella Castle, as the first phase in an ongoing hub expansion to include new pathways and sculpted gardens, among others.
That same year, Pirates of the Caribbean closed throughout the summer season to undergo refurbishments, reopening a few months afterwards in September.
Also in 2015, turrets with a matching color scheme of Cinderella Castle were added; surrounding the park's physical icon.
In 2016, The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History opened in Liberty Square on October 2. The show ran until the fall of 2019.
On October 27, 2020, the Walt Disney World Resort reopened after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but Walt Disney World announced that all entertainment shows would be laid off (at least until the summer of 2021), such as Citizens of Hollywood at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor at Magic Kingdom, due to a dispute between the Actors' Equity Association and Walt Disney World.[1][2]
Attractions
Entertainment
- Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade
- Happily Ever After
- Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire
- Festival of Fantasy Parade
Former attractions & entertainment
- Main Street Cinema (1971–1998)
- Penny Arcade (1971–1995)
- Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom (2012–2021)
- Plaza Swan Boats (1973–1983)
- The Walt Disney Story (1973–1992)
- Main Street Electrical Parade (1977–1991, 1999–2001, 2010–2016)
- SpectroMagic (1991–1999, 2001–2010)
- Fantasy in the Sky (1971–2003)
- Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams (October 9, 2003–May 11, 2017)
- Disney Enchantment (October 1, 2021–April 2, 2023)
- The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) (1998–2011)
- Country Bear Vacation Hoedown (1986–1992)
- Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes (1971–1994)
- Splash Mountain (1992−2023)
- Mike Fink Keel Boats (1971–2001)
- Fantasyland Concert Theatre:
- Mickey Mouse Revue (1971 – 1980)
- Magic Journeys (1987 – 1993)
- The Legend of the Lion King (1994 – 2002)
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage (1971 – 1994)
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (1971 – 1998)
- Pooh's Playful Spot (2005 – 2010)
- Snow White's Scary Adventures (1971 – 2012)
- Circle-Vision 360°:
- America the Beautiful (1971–1984)
- American Journeys (1984–1994)
- The Timekeeper (1994–2006)
- If You Had Wings (1972–1989)
- Mission to Mars (1975–1993)
- Delta Dreamflight (1989–1998)
- ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (1995–2003)
- Stitch's Great Escape! (2004–2018)
- 20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade (1991–1994)
- Mickey Mania Parade (1994–1996)
- Disney's Magical Moments Parade (1996–2001)
- Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade (2009–2014)
- Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party (2019-2020)
- Cinderella's Surprise Celebration (2001-2005)
- Cinderellabration (2005-2006)
- Dream Along with Mickey (2006-2016)
- The Magic, the Memories and You (2011-2012)
- Celebrate the Magic (2012-2016)
- Once Upon A Time (2016-2020)
- Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat (1971-1980)
- Country Bear Jamboree (1971-2024)
Former sections
Mickey's Toontown Fair
- Judge's Tent
- Donald's Boat
- Mickey's Country House
- Minnie's Country House
Characters
Current Characters:
- Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater
- Snow White at Town Square/Main Street USA
- Aladdin and Jasmine in Adventureland
- Captain Jack Sparrow in Adventureland
- Wendell, Big Al, Shaker, and Liverlips in Frontierland by the Country Bear Jamboree
- Peter Pan in Fantasyland
- Cinderella and Elena in Princess Fairytale Hall
- Rapunzel and Tiana in Princess Fairytale Hall
- Belle at Enchanted Tales with Belle
- Anastasia and Drizella at Cinderella Fountain
- Ariel in her Grotto or outside with Eric
- Mirabel Madrigal at Fairytale Garden
- Winnie the Pooh and Tigger near The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Donald and Goofy at Pete's Silly Sideshow
- Minnie and Daisy at Pete's Silly Sideshow
Past Characters:
- Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater
- Marie at Town Square/Main Street USA
- Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, Rapunzel, and Tiana at Town Square Theater
- Pluto at Town Square/Main Street USA
- Chip and Dale at Town Square/Main Street USA
- Daisy Duck at Town Square/Main Street USA
- Dopey at Town Square/Main Street USA
- Aurora randomly at Town Square/Main Street USA
- Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland near the Carousel of Progress
- Stitch in Tomorrowland
- Timon in Adventureland
- Rafiki in Adventureland
- Ariel and Eric in Adventureland
- Mary Poppins in Liberty Square
- Merida in Liberty Square
- Woody and Jessie in Frontierland
- Fairy Godmother in Fantasyland behind the Castle
- Lady Tremaine in Fantasyland behind the Castle
- Mickey Mouse in Fantasyland near the Carousel
- Minnie Mouse in Fantasyland near the Carousel
- Donald Duck in Fantasyland near the Carousel
- Goofy in Fantasyland near the Carousel
- Pluto in Fantasyland near the Carousel
- Chip and Dale in Fantasyland near the Carousel
- Pinocchio in Fantasyland near the Pinocchio Village Haus
- Snow White at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Aurora at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Gaston outside his tavern
- Alice near Mad Tea Party
- Mad Hatter in Fantasyland near the Mad Tea Party
- White Rabbit in Fantasyland near the Mad Tea Party
- Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in Fantasyland near the Mad Tea Party
- Merida at Fairytale Garden
- Chip and Dale at Pete's Silly Sideshow
- Chip and Dale at Tomorrowland
Special Events
Current
- Disney After Hours
- Villains After Hours
- BOO Bash
- Very Merriest After Hours
Semi-Retired
Transportation
- Walt Disney World Monorail System
- Minnie Van Service
- Bus
- Boat
- Ferry
- Parking Lot
- Woody Parking Lot
- Aladdin Parking Lot
- Jafar Parking Lot
- Zurg Parking Lot
- Simba Parking Lot
- Peter Pan Parking Lot
- Hook Parking Lot
- Scar Parking Lot
- Mulan Parking Lot
- Rapunzel Parking Lot
- Ursula Parking Lot
- Cruella Parking Lot
Recent Park Map
Planned Film
Director Jon Favreau and Walt Disney Pictures plan to produce and release a film concerning a family at Disneyland which finds the theme park characters and attractions coming to life.
Favreau, who said "the Disney iconography was probably the first set of archetypes that I was exposed to" and that Disney movies and attractions "made a deep impression on me as a child", noted that, "When I first heard about the Magic Kingdom film project, I was on my way to visit Disneyland with my family. I took notes and had no problem filling a book with all the ideas that this concept offered, even on first blush."
Marc Abraham and Eric Newman of Strike Entertainment are scheduled to produce the film. Writer-producer Ronald D. Moore had previously written an original script for the project, which the studio eventually declined to use, stating that Favreau and a new screenwriter will develop a new script. On June 20, 2011, Spider-Man 2 story contributor, Michael Chabon signed on to write the film's script.
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