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71-632: The attraction is called Mad Tea Party at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. It is known as Alice's Tea Party at Tokyo Disneyland, Mad Hatter's Tea Cups at Disneyland Paris, and Mad Hatter Tea Cups at Hong Kong Disneyland. All five versions of the attraction are located in Fantasyland , and all except the Tokyo version were opening-day attractions at their respective parks. The Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland versions do not have

142-800: A colonial American town set during the American Revolutionary War . The land contains recreations and replicas found in Philadelphia and Boston such as Independence Hall , the Liberty Tree , and the Liberty Bell . The Hall of Presidents is a film presentation and stage show themed to the American presidency and featuring all 46 individual American presidents in Audio-Animatronic form. Tucked away in

213-623: A Small World , Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland Theatre, Mad Tea Party , The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh , and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel . Outside of the castle courtyard is Fantasyland Forest, featuring attractions based on other Disney princesses and heroines: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train , is a mine cart roller coaster based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ; The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure

284-433: A bare platform before it was painted with the psychedelic spiral that exists today. Also, during the ride's first two years, the tea cups had no brakes or clutches; nothing limited how fast they could be spun. The attraction's original location was directly behind King Arthur Carrousel and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It was given slight modifications in 1972 with ornamental arches connecting the light posts, and again in 1978 with

355-480: A big teapot in the center of the ride platform. The ride has gained infamy over the years for the number of guests who get motion sickness as a result of the spinning component to the ride. Like Dumbo the Flying Elephant , Disneyland and its Hong Kong counterpart have a replica of one of the teacups located outside the attraction to be used by guests for better photo opportunities. Several concepts for

426-585: A costumed Merlin helps a child pull the sword from it. The entrance also contains a separate walk-through attraction that opened in 1957 but was closed from 2001 to 2008 due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks . The attraction re-opened in May 2008. The famed " Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks" show was introduced in 1956, but Tinker Bell's first flight wasn't until 1961. The first Tinker Bell

497-458: A desolate corner of Liberty Square is The Haunted Mansion , a dark ride omnimover attraction themed to a haunted New England manor . The Liberty Belle riverboat's dock is located on the shores of Liberty Square. Fantasyland is themed to Disney's animated fairy tale feature films . Depicted in a medieval-faire style, Fantasyland features multiple attractions featuring various Disney characters and stories, including Peter Pan's Flight , It's

568-461: A fairy tale village, this land specifically notes the European origins of the source material for many Disney animated films. A unique attraction of the park was Les Pirouettes du Vieux Moulin , a Ferris wheel added to the rear of The Old Mill building in 1993. The Old Mill, which resembles a Dutch windmill and was inspired by the 1937 Academy Award -winning Disney cartoon of the same name ,

639-541: A large expansion and renovation between 2010 and 2014. Conceptual artwork for the expansion shows several new additions and changes. Included is a new dark ride themed to Disney's 1989 film The Little Mermaid (also located at Disney California Adventure ), and an area themed to Disney's 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast featuring the Beast 's Castle with a new sit-down restaurant and Belle 's cottage. Between

710-464: A larger, improved version of Disneyland in California. Magic Kingdom was built over a series of tunnels called utilidors , a portmanteau of utility and corridor , allowing employees (called "cast members") or VIP guests to move through the park out of sight. Because of Florida's high water table , the tunnels could not be put underground, so they were built at the existing grade, meaning

781-491: A major expansion/re-imagining of the area that included the addition of areas based on Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland . Alice in Wonderland was supposed to be the theme for a new area that would have replaced the current It's a Small World building, which would have been moved next to Space Mountain . However, the plan was cancelled and been replaced by an indoor theater, The Happy Ride with Baymax ,

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852-467: A mile away from its parking lot, on the opposite side of the man-made Seven Seas Lagoon. Upon arrival, guests are taken by the parking lot trams to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), which sells admission into the parks and provides transportation connections throughout the resort complex. Guests using city buses, non-Disney hotel shuttles or ridesharing services are also dropped off at

923-538: A new interactive game attraction, Smellephants on Parade are debuted, where guests can find 8 pyramid scheme pachyderms throughout Storybook Circus in a search-and-sniff adventure. Note: ▲ = Genie Plus / Lightning Lane available Table-Service Restaurants Quick-Service Food Attractions Rides Merchandise Points Of Interest Note: ▲ = Genie Plus / Lightning Lane available Attractions Rides Points of Interest Merchandise Tokyo Disneyland has two original attractions among

994-537: A part of the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration. The statue immortalizes the moment when Walt Disney , sitting on a bench and watching his daughters on the Merry-Go-Round in Griffith Park , dreamed up the idea for Disneyland. Opened on June 16, 2016, Shanghai Disneyland also features a version of Fantasyland. The park's castle, called Enchanted Storybook Castle , represents all Disney Princesses and

1065-716: A ride based on the 2014 film Big Hero 6 in Tomorrowland , and a meet and greet attraction with Minnie Mouse in Mickey's Toontown . On September 19, 2019, it was announced that the opening date of this area is April 15, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan , this date was moved to September 28, 2020. The fourth Fantasyland to open was in France , at Disneyland Park , previously named Euro Disneyland. Themed as

1136-555: A snake-charmer, Minnie Mouse as a magician, and Pluto as a special performer. Storybook Circus opened with a "streetmosphere" circus act called The Giggle Gang, which had a two-year run from 2012 until 2014. Tomorrowland is themed to the concept of the future inspired by the optimism and scientific advancements of the Space Age and Atomic Age . Several attractions include Astro Orbiter , Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin , Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor , Tomorrowland Speedway ,

1207-518: A teapot in the center from which the Dormouse continuously appears. Originally, the ride was located close next to the former Skyway station to Tomorrowland, on the edge of Fantasyland. However, in late 1998, as part of Tokyo Disneyland's 15th anniversary, the ride was relocated to the center of Fantasyland near Castle Carrousel, while the Skyway station was closed to make room for Pooh's Hunny Hunt. In

1278-627: A train station, town square, movie theater, city hall, firehouse, restaurants, emporium, shops, arcades, and several varieties of horse-drawn and motor-powered vehicles. Guests enter the park underneath the main station of the Walt Disney World Railroad and into the town square. At the far end of Main Street, U.S.A. is the park's hub, anchored by Cinderella Castle and the Partners statue . Symbolically, Main Street represents

1349-499: Is a Polynesian musical Audio-Animatronic show drawing from American tiki culture in the Sunshine pavilion. Swiss Family Treehouse is an interactive walk-through treehouse attraction based on the 1960 film, Swiss Family Robinson . The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an aerial carousel -style ride based on the 1992 film, Aladdin . Frontierland is a romanticized portrayal of the American frontier , particularly elements from

1420-495: Is a dark ride omnimover attraction based on The Little Mermaid ; Be Our Guest Restaurant is a themed restaurant with character dining themed to Beast 's castle in Beauty and the Beast ; Enchanted Tales with Belle, and Ariel's Grotto . Storybook Circus is a subsection of Fantasyland, themed to a traveling circus stopped along a railroad route just outside of Fantasyland Forest. The land's marquee attractions include Dumbo

1491-465: 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 O. Disney , October 25, 1971 Magic Kingdom Park opened as

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1562-424: Is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, to those who believe that when you wish upon a star your dreams do come true. Fantasyland is one of the original themed lands at Disneyland . Fantasyland features Sleeping Beauty Castle at its main entrance, which is also the park's icon, and a central courtyard dominated by King Arthur Carrousel , in front of which sits a sword in an anvil; several times each day

1633-429: Is designed like a wheel with a hub and spoke design. Pathways spoke out from the hub across the 107 acres (43 ha) of the park and lead to these six lands. The Walt Disney World Railroad circles around the 1.5-mile (2.4 km) perimeter of the park. Main Street, U.S.A. is modeled after an idealized early-20th century American town, inspired by Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri . Main Street features

1704-544: Is one of the "themed lands" at all of the Magic Kingdom -style parks run by The Walt Disney Company around the world. It is themed after Disney's animated fairy tale feature films . Each Fantasyland has a castle, as well as several gentle rides themed after those Disney animated feature films. Here is a land of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment the age of chivalry, magic and make-believe are reborn and fairy tales come true. Fantasyland

1775-736: Is the Rivers of America , an artificial waterway based on the untamed rivers found across the United States, that flows through Frontierland and Liberty Square. Traversing through the Rivers of America is the Liberty Belle Riverboat , a steam-powered riverboat attraction themed to a 19th-century sternwheeler . Other attractions include the Country Bear Musical Jamboree . Liberty Square is inspired by

1846-645: Is the largest of all six Magic Kingdom castles. A brand new unique attraction called Voyage to the Crystal Grotto , a guided boat ride tour through the castle, and around Fantasyland, is also included. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom Park is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida , it opened on October 1, 1971, and is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Experiences division,

1917-742: Is used by the Express Line with direct service between the TTC and Magic Kingdom, while the inner track is the Resort Line with additional stops at the Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian Village resorts. Epcot is also accessible from the TTC on a spur monorail line that was added upon that park's opening in 1982. The hotels in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area are connected to the park by walking paths, ferry boats, or

1988-795: The American Old West , including cowboys , Native Americans and Western saloons . Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train roller coaster featuring a runaway mine train through mine shafts and canyons of the American Southwest . Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a log flume ride inspired by the 2009 film, The Princess and the Frog . Tom Sawyer Island is inspired by the literary characters and stories of Mark Twain 's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer , featuring interactive trails and scenic outlooks. Surrounding Tom Sawyer Island

2059-420: The COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there are four "phases" of park closure when Magic Kingdom exceeds capacity, ranging from restricted access for most guests (Phase 1) to full closure for everyone, even cast-members (Phase 4). "Magic Kingdom" was often used as an unofficial nickname for Disneyland before Walt Disney World was built. The official tagline for Disneyland is "The Happiest Place On Earth", while

2130-618: The Mickey Mouse universe . The Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride was removed from Fantasyland and rebuilt in Storybook Circus, the new version doubling the capacity of the old ride and introducing an interactive queue. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was renamed The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini . Storybook Circus has been completed and became fully open to the public on October 4, 2012. The first stage

2201-533: The PeopleMover , and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress , except for Stitch's Alien Encounter Character Greeting! as a meet and greet location. A pair of thrill ride roller coasters are located on the western edge of Tomorrowland: Space Mountain , themed to space exploration through the cosmos; and TRON Lightcycle / Run , based on the digital software world of the Grid from Tron . Magic Kingdom lies more than

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2272-561: The Walt Disney World Monorail System . Disney-owned hotels in other resort areas have Disney Transport buses to the Magic Kingdom, but these do not serve the TTC. Instead, they operate from three bus loops directly adjacent to the park's main gate. In 2012, Jon Favreau announced he was planning a film called Magic Kingdom . The film was described as “ Night at the Museum at Disneyland ,” meaning that

2343-418: The Beast, The Little Mermaid and Winnie the Pooh have been planned for Fantasyland at Disneyland Paris since the park first opened but are yet to be built. The attraction Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy ( Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ) was originally planned for Fantasyland but was built at the neighbouring Walt Disney Studios Park due to a lack of space. Hong Kong Disneyland features

2414-520: The COVID-19 outbreak's impact on Florida. The ride closed temporarily on February 22 and reopened March 5, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration. Unlike any other version of the attraction, Tokyo's version did not open with the park in 1983, instead opening in 1986. It is mostly the same version as in Florida, with a canopy roof to protect from the often rainy Japanese weather and

2485-532: The Fantasyland Train Station, was surrounded by fences hiding the works that started recently for "Fairy Tale Forest", which opened on December 17, 2015 as part of the park's 10th anniversary celebration presented by Pandora . On June 29, 2023, the park removed Sword in the Stone due to the construction of a new Walt Disney statue entitled "Dream Makers" which debuted on October 15, 2023, as

2556-426: The Flying Elephant , an aerial carousel-style ride based on the 1941 film Dumbo ; The Barnstormer , a family roller coaster featuring Goofy as a daredevil stuntman; and Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station . Originally, Storybook Circus was the location of Mickey's Toontown Fair , which closed permanently on February 11, 2011. Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished, and others were re-themed to fit

2627-527: The Mad Tea Party were originally much more outrageous compared to today's version. One drawing showed the Mad Hatter's dinner table featured in the center of the ride with various lanterns and decorations all around. Another drawing showed 20 teacups circling a central hub, making it similar to a racetrack with banked curves. For the first few months after the ride first opened, the tea cups spun on

2698-494: The Magic Kingdom exclusive of Liberty Square , rather than the Disneyland New Orleans Square . The Walt Disney Company promised to increase this number with a combination of replicas and unique attractions. While there is no individual dedication to Magic Kingdom, the dedication by Roy O. Disney for the entire resort was placed within its gates. The only land added to the original roster of lands in

2769-596: The TTC. To travel between the TTC and the Magic Kingdom, guests have their choice of taking a ferry boat or the Walt Disney World Monorail System . The three ferries are clad in different trim colors and are named for past Disney executives: the General Joe Potter (blue), the Richard F. Irvine (red) and the Admiral Joe Fowler (green). The main monorail loop has two tracks. The outer track

2840-476: The Walt Disney World resort complex and park, coming to Florida in person to survey the land, meeting with local officials and announcing the project to the media. But he died in 1966, before he could see the vision through. After Walt's death, his brother Roy Disney took over the project. Walt Disney Productions began construction on Magic Kingdom and the entire resort in 1967. The park was built as

2911-720: The castle marks the spot where the Disneyland Time Capsule is buried. Sealed on the 40th anniversary of the park (1995), it contains different items from the history of Disney parks. It is scheduled to be opened in the year 2035, forty years after it was first sealed. Fantasyland was said by Walt Disney to be his favorite land in the park. He said, "What youngster has not dreamed of flying with Peter Pan over moonlit London , or tumbling into Alice's nonsensical Wonderland ? In Fantasyland, these classic stories of everyone's youth have become realities for youngsters – of all ages – to participate in." The area went through

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2982-431: The circus concept. An expanded Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride was built, with an interactive queue, and a second Dumbo ride was built next to it, in order to increase capacity. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was re-themed to "The Great Goofini". A big top area was built for meet-and-greets, called Pete's Silly Sideshow . This attraction features Goofy as a stuntman, Daisy Duck as a fortune-teller, Donald Duck as

3053-543: The development of the Walt Disney World Resort. It features stylistic influences from around the country. Taking its inspiration from New England to Missouri , this design is most noticeable in the four corners in the middle of Main Street, where each of the four corner buildings represents a different architectural style. The second and third stories of all the buildings along Main Street are designed with forced perspective , and are actually shorter than

3124-507: The expansion but they were cancelled when Walden Media ’s contract with C. S. Lewis ’ estate expired in 2011. Mickey's Toontown Fair was closed on February 11, 2011 in order to build the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland extension. Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished and others were re-themed to the new area. Storybook Circus is based on elements of the 1941 animated film Dumbo and other characters from

3195-464: The expansion of Fantasyland. The Walt Disney World Railroad station in Mickey's Toontown Fair, which opened with Mickey's Birthdayland in 1988, was closed for the duration of the construction. In 2012, the space where Mickey's Toontown Fair sat reopened as a part of Fantasyland, in a sub-section called the Storybook Circus, where an updated Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction was relocated. The Barnstormer

3266-487: The fairy tale castle featured in the 1950 animated film . In 2023, the park hosted 17.72 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the world for the seventeenth consecutive year and the most visited theme park in North America for at least the past twenty-three years. The park has become a cultural touchstone and symbol of modern American pop culture . Walt Disney was highly involved in planning

3337-405: The film would tell a story where all the characters at Disney come to life at night. Marc Abraham and Eric Newman of Strike Entertainment were 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 would develop a new script. In 2021, it

3408-444: The first part of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 1971, commencing concurrently with Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort . It opened with twenty-three attractions, three unique to the park and twenty replicas of attractions at Disneyland, split into six themed lands, five copies of those at Disneyland ( Main Street, U.S.A. , Adventureland , Frontierland , Fantasyland , and Tomorrowland ) and

3479-401: The first stories. The musical soundtrack played at the entrance includes musical selections from the 1943 Broadway musical Oklahoma! and the 1957 Broadway musical The Music Man . The Dapper Dans , a men's a cappella singing group, typically perform throughout Main Street. Adventureland represents the mystery of exploring exotic lands and features several attractions themed to resemble

3550-442: The hat store, for photo opportunities. Like Disneyland, Magic Kingdom's original 1971 version of this attraction opened without a roof. It was eventually added in 1973 (along with the central teapot) due to extreme weather conditions. It was updated in 1992 with a new color scheme, new music, and the colorful lanterns. In 2010, the canopy was repainted. On February 2, 2021, Magic Kingdom reopened after being temporarily closed due to

3621-470: The most prominent Disney trademark, Castle of Magical Dreams and many of the classic fairy tale characters from everyone's childhood find their "homes" here, all have their own attractions, and the rest of the gang hangs out at the Fantasy Gardens, the meeting point for character greetings. In August 2014, the second Pixie Hollow decor had moved closer to Adventureland , and the area that up to

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3692-471: The official park name has changed slightly over the years, from Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (1971–1994) and The Magic Kingdom (1994–2017), the park was initialized by Walt Disney and designed by WED Enterprises . The park layout and attractions were based on Disneyland in Anaheim, California , and are dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters. The park icon is Cinderella Castle , inspired by

3763-569: The park is built on the second story, giving the Magic Kingdom an elevation of 108 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. The utilidors were built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The tunnels were intended to be designed into all subsequent Walt Disney World parks but were set aside mostly because of financial constraints. Walt Disney World

3834-422: The park officially became the second Magic Kingdom-style park to serve alcohol at all table service restaurants, after Disneyland Paris in 1993. Early in 2024, a Disney executive confirmed that the park will expand with the addition of a 12-to-14-acre (4.9 to 5.7 ha) land located “beyond Big Thunder .” Magic Kingdom is divided into six themed "lands." The center of the park in front of Cinderella Castle

3905-609: The park since its opening, but this policy has gradually changed. In 2012, the Be Our Guest Restaurant opened selling wine and beer for the first time. This was the only place in the park where alcohol was permitted until December 2014 when four additional restaurants began selling beer and wine including Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, Tony's Town Square Restaurant, and the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. And finally in 2018,

3976-435: The park was Mickey's Toontown Fair . The land originally opened in 1988 as Mickey's Birthdayland to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. Later the land was renovated as Mickey's Starland and eventually to Mickey's Toontown Fair. The land was home to attractions such as Mickey's Country House , Minnie's Country House, The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm , and Donald's Boat. It closed on February 12, 2011, to make way for

4047-461: The park's " opening credits ", where guests pass under the train station (the opening curtain) at left or right, then view the names of key personnel along the windows of the buildings' upper floors. Many windows bear the name of a fictional business, such as "Seven Summits Expeditions, Frank G. Wells President", with each representing a tribute to significant people connected to the Disney company and

4118-462: The platform and teacups being repainted. In 1983, the whole attraction was completely remodeled and relocated to its present location near Matterhorn Bobsleds . It also incorporated a few ideas from the original concepts, such as colorful lanterns. In 2004, the attraction was modified to make it more difficult to spin fast after a disabled rider lost his balance and slipped from a teacup. Like other remaining 1955 attractions, one of Disneyland's teacups

4189-582: The process, the ride was given an overhaul, with more swirly designs on the cups and teapot that resemble those from Disneyland Paris and the addition of colorful Japanese lanterns. The Paris version of the attraction is the only version to feature a petal-shaped glass roof and surrounding gardens. It also uses the Dormouse's teapot outside the ride, near the March Hare's Refreshments. The teacup designs were later used for Tokyo Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland's teacups. Fantasyland Fantasyland

4260-704: The remote landscapes of Africa , Asia , the Middle East , South America , the Caribbean , and the South Pacific . Jungle Cruise is a comedic riverboat cruise attraction that travels along wild waterways from around the world. Pirates of the Caribbean is a dark ride depicting the exploits and plundering of a pirate siege on Caribbean island town featuring several characters from the subsequent eponymous film series . Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

4331-455: The tagline for Magic Kingdom is "The Most Magical Place On Earth". Up until the early 1990s, Magic Kingdom was officially known as Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom , and was never printed without the Walt Disney World prefix. This purpose was to differentiate between the park and Disneyland in California. In 1994, to differentiate it from Disneyland, the park was officially renamed Magic Kingdom Park. Alcoholic beverages had been prohibited from

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4402-419: The twists and turns of the track. Although not part of the original plans for the new Fantasyland, this attraction took the place of several proposed interactive Disney Princess meet and greets; these have been removed from the updated plans for the expansion. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened on May 28, 2014, completing New Fantasyland. On May 2, 2024, following the announcement, Magic Kingdom announced that

4473-526: The two attractions life-sized figures of Bambi and Thumper can be seen playing in the woodland with the Great Prince of the Forest watching them from a distance. There is also a rest area themed to Disney's 2010 musical film Tangled , and an interactive queue for Peter Pan's Flight . There were originally plans for an area and attraction based on The Chronicles of Narnia film series as part of

4544-458: The usual dark rides: Cinderella's Fairy Tale Hall, which features the story of Cinderella in a walk-through style attraction, and Pooh's Hunny Hunt , which uses a trackless ride system. It is also the only version of Fantasyland to still feature the original version of Dumbo the Flying Elephant with only ten flying elephants, while the other versions of the attraction have sixteen elephants. On April 29, 2015, The Oriental Land Company revealed

4615-410: Was Tiny Kline , former circus aerialist. Multiple shows have replaced this most involving some sort of 'flying' character, such as Tinker Bell. In 1983, Fantasyland received a major facelift (dubbed "New Fantasyland") and the attraction façades changed from a Renaissance motif to a fantasy mock up of a Bavarian village, similar to the European setting of many of the fairy tales Walt adapted. The area

4686-404: Was a feature of the park when it opened in 1992, and serves drinks and snacks. The ride closed in the early 2000s, but the wheel and its eight bucket-like passenger cars were left in place and were seasonally decorated. It was later reformed, with the buckets removed, the mill's building serving as a snack counter and the queue area as a meet and greet area. Rides and attractions themed to Beauty and

4757-608: Was completed on March 12, 2012 ("The Barnstormer", the renovated Storybook Circus train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo ride). The second phase of Storybook Circus (the second half of Dumbo, the indoor queue area, and the Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station ) opened in July 2012. The third and final phase (Pete's Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs) saw the completion of Storybook Circus on October 4, 2012. Snow White's Scary Adventures closed on May 31, 2012. The original ride

4828-404: Was expanded to allow for more space between attractions. Existing rides were given small but helpful upgrades; new rides were added; and only a small handful of less popular attractions were removed. To commemorate the opening of New Fantasyland, the drawbridge was lowered on Sleeping Beauty Castle for only the second time ever (the first being the park's opening in 1955). The plaque in front of

4899-461: Was painted gold in honor of the park's 50th anniversary in 2005. The installation at Disneyland was manufactured by Arrow Development . In 1956, the ride was paired with a nearby gift shop, called the "Mad Hatter of Fantasyland"; when the Alice in Wonderland attraction was built in 1958, the store was moved closer to both rides, creating an Alice corner. One of the teacups is positioned outside

4970-529: Was removed and Princess Fairytale Hall, a new Disney Princess "meet and greet" area, opened on September 18, 2013, where the attraction previously existed. An area themed to Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs features the dwarfs' cottage and a new roller coaster ride called the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train . The coaster features a first-of-its-kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth, responding to

5041-426: Was retained and was re-themed to The Great Goofini . Since opening day, Magic Kingdom has been closed temporarily because of eight hurricanes: Floyd , Charley , Frances , Jeanne , Wilma , Matthew , Irma , and Ian . The first non-hurricane related day the park has closed is on September 11, 2001, due to the terrorist attacks that day . Walt Disney World was closed from March 15, 2020, to July 11, 2020, due to

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