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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride |amusement park | image=GreatmomnetsMagickingdom1.jpg| caption='''Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and Fozzie performing Great Moments in American History. Photo by Theme Park Tourist'''Cinderella Castle the icon of the Magic Kingdom| landtheme=Liberty SquareFantasy| openedopening_date= October 21st, 20161971| typehomepage= Live Show| park[http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/parkLanding?id= MKLandingPage Magic KingdomHomepage]| durationicon=7-8Cinderella Castle| custom_label_1= Host| custom_value_1= James "JJ" Jefferson, Sam the Eagle| custom_label_3 = Fastpass +| custom_value_3 = No}}The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History Magic Kingdom is a show held throughout the day theme park located in [[Liberty SquareWalt Disney World]]. 

In order ===Conception===[[Image:FloridaWalt3.jpg|thumb|400px|Walt Disney, Roy Disney and Gov. Haydon Burns announcing Disney's Florida Project to make sure the public.]]This history of the Magic Kingdom began in 1959, when Walt Disney began to look for a place to build a second theme park <ref> Walt Disney: the triumph of the American imagination By: Gabler, Neal. Knopf 2006</ref>. Coming off the success of Disneyland (which had opened in 1955), Walt wanted to bring his theme park to the East Coast. According to research done by the Disney Company, although 75% of the American population was located east of the Mississippi River, only 5% of Disneyland's visitors came from that region <ref> http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201312/3819/ </ref>. The success of the showDisney attractions at the 1964 World's script was true to Fair in New York, showed Walt that Disney could be a huge success in the Muppet charactersEast Coast market <ref> http://www.waltdisney.org/blog/look-closer-1964-new-york-world%E2%80%99s-fair </ref>. Also adding to Walt's frustration, Muppet Studio writer Jim Lewis was called in the fact that the area around Disneyland had become rundown by local businesses hoping to consult. When talking about Lewiscapitalize on Disneyland' contributionss success. To solve this problem, VP Walt wanted to have control over much more land than he could in Disneyland. With this goal in mind, Walt began to scout for a new location where he could build a "Disneyland East". One of Mupett Studios Debbie McClellanthe original locations Walt considered was St. Louis, notedwhere Disney had plans to build "Riverfront Square," a five-story, fully enclosed theme park which would have a St. Louis and New Orleans theme <ref name= "St.Louis"> http://archive.ksdk.com/news/article/348062/3/Disney-theme-park-almost-a-reality-in-St-Louis </ref>. Although Disney developed significant plans for the theme park, negotiations with St. Louis eventually fell through. Although the exact reasons for this falling out are not clear, it is commonly accepted that among the reasons was the fact that Busch family wanted Disney to sell beer in the park, which he refused to do <ref name= "St.Louis"/>.

{{Quotation| “What Jim wound up doing By 1963 WED Enterprises set their sites of Florida as the location for their "Project X" (later renamed the "Florida Project"). Florida was fine-tuning already the scripts top state in terms of tourism, and the Florida climate would allow the new theme park to be open year round. In November, Walt Disney World’s Creative Entertainment department had developed himself flew over one of the potential sites in Florida, Orlando. Disney decided Orlando was the perfect location for these showshis new park. He would point out The well-developed road system including the already planned Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike further added to the appeal of the area <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2005/02/wdw-history-101-how-to-buy-27000-acres-of-land-and-no-one-noticeq/ </ref>. After much research WED Enterprises and Walt eventually selected a punchline centrally-located site near Bay Lake for construction of their new park. Lawyer Paul Helliwell and Florida relator Roy Hawkins were responsible for coordinating the companies' purchases of the Florida land <ref> http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201312/3819/ </ref>. In order to keep the public from knowing that Disney was buying the land (as this would work better for Fozziegreatly increase the cost), or come Disney set up with a bit of comedy business that spotlighted dummy corporations including: Latin American Development and Management, Bay Lake Properties, Tomahawk Properties, Retlaw, M.T. Lott Real Estate, Ayefour Corporation <ref> http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2014/5/12/walt-disneys-florida-project-1964-1965.html </ref> and others to buy the peculiar talents land. All in all, Disney bought 27,443 acres of Gonzo or Miss Piggyland from more than 100 property owners. And The total coast of course, as anyone who’s watched the Muppets knows, you can almost always make a scene funnier land was nearly 5.5 million (about 200 dollars per acre). After being outed by throwing in a few chickensreporter for the Orlando Sentinel <ref> http://www. Our goal was orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-orlando-sentinel-headline-disney-1965-20141024-post.html </ref>, Walt Disney announced his plans for The Florida Project to present real historythe public on November 16, but with lots of surprises and inspired Muppet silliness1965 <ref> http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1965/11/16/page/45/article/disney-gives-some-facts-on-florida-plans </ref>.”}}

The Muppets Present===Construction===[[Image:ConstructionWalt.. Great Moments in American History was announced by jpg|thumb|400px|From left to right: Joe Fowler, Card Walker, Walt Disney on September 23and Roy Disney surveying the future location of the Magic Kingdom.]]On May 30, 1967, 2016 <ref> httpshttp://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/20162012/0905/thetoday-muppetsin-presentdisney-greathistory-momentsdisney-inbroke-americanground-historyon-debutswalt-octoberdisney-2world-atresort-magic45-kingdomyears-parkago/ </ref>construction began on the Florida Project. Located above Due to the Heritage House fact that Walt had died in [[Liberty Square]]1966, his brother Roy took charge of the new show features town crier James “Jproject.JAlthough Walt had died before construction had even started, his influence on the park was apparent.” Jefferson and Sam For instance, one of the Eagle retelling some major problems that Walt had with Disneyland was that guests were exposed to the day to day operations of America's greatest momentsthe parks. Joining Walt told the duo story that one day in Tomorrowland he saw a cowboy from Frontierland walking by, heading to "help" put the costume room. Walt felt that this ruined the magic of the futuristic Tomorrowland and wanted to do better with the Florida Project <ref> http://www.guidetothemagic.com/magickingdom/magickingdom5.htm </ref>. A second problem that Walt had hoped to avoid was that guests in Disneyland were exposed to the world outside the park. Walt said he once saw a family leave because they could see that traffic was getting congested, while riding on the show are MuppetsSkyway <ref> http: Kermit //land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/09/magic_kingdom_skyway_1.html </ref>. Because of these issues, it was decided that the Frogfirst floor of what was now called the “Magic Kingdom” would be a series of tunnels, Miss Piggycalled utilidoors. Due of Florida's water table, Gonzothe utilidoors could not be built underground. Instead, FozzieDisney Engineers decided to make the utilidoors the first story of the park, and morewith the actual Magic Kingdom the second (meaning that the park itself is actually 14 feet above ground) <ref> http://www. wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/the-utilidors-disneys-not-so-secret-tunnels/ </ref>. The Muppets Presentutilidoors allow cast members to move freely though out the park without being seen by the guests above.With the utilidoors, it only takes cast members about 10 minutes to walk from one side of the park to the other. The utilidoors also allowed the everyday functions of the park to be hidden from guests. Great Moments in American History debuted on October 2Food, 2016 garbage and costumes could all be transferred around while keeping the illusion of the lands intact <ref> httpshttp://disneyparkswww.disneydisneyparkhistory.gocom/magic-kingdom.html </ref>. Besides everyday operations the utilidoors also house the operating systems for the park, as well as offices and cafeterias for the Cast Members <ref> http://www.themeparktourist.com/blogfeatures/201620140414/1017536/the15-muppetsthings-presentare-greathidden-momentsunderground-disneys-magic-kingdom </ref>. Another upgrade to the Magic Kingdom was the Avac Systems, which were devolved inSweden. This trash collecting system which allows garbage to be suctioned away through a series tubes, to a centralized dumping point. This allows cast members to keep the trash under control and out of the view of the guests <ref> http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/attractions/discover-americandisney-historyworlds-openssecrets-atwith-magicbehind-kingdomthe-scenes-tours/1113027 </ref>. Construction of the Magic Kingdom was overseen by Admiral Joe Fowler, who previously had overseen the construction of Disneyland <ref> https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/joe-fowler/ </ref>. The design of the parkwas principally done by Imagineers Marvin Davis and Dick Irvine, who took their inspiration from Walt's original park <ref name= "realityland"> Koenig, David. Realityland: True-life Adventures at Walt Disney World. Irvine, CA: Bonaventure, 2007. Print. </ ref>. In order to make the park unique however, Disney decided to use Cinderella Castle as the park's icon as opposed to Sleeping Beauty Castle (which Disneyland had) <ref name= "realityland"/>. Imagineer Bill Evans was charged with landscaping the Magic Kingdom <ref>https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/bill-evans/ </ref>. At the time the park was being built, construction of Walt Disney World (as it was now called) became the largest private construction project in the world <ref name= "realityland"/>. With construction lagging behind schedule, in 1971 Disney put Dick Nunis in charge of completing the project. Under his leadership, Disney employees made a final push to the Magic Kingdom completed on time. With hourly workers and has not seen any major changes sinceeven upper management working around the clock <ref name= "realityland"/>, eventually the park was ready for opening day- October 1, 1971.

==Plot=====Signing of The Deceleration of IndependenceOpening===The show beings with town crier James Jefferson gathering everyone around him[[Image:Openingroy. "JJ" and Sam the Eagles (who is located in a window overhead) then discuss what story they are going to be sharing from American history, which Sam proudly states is the story of the signing of the Declaration of Independencejpg|thumb|400px|Roy O. The duo then begins to sing the backstory of Disney giving the signing of dedication speech on the document, before JJ announces that they are bringing out some friends to help themMagic Kingdom's opening day.]]

In the windows above his right shoulder (the second story of the Heritage House)The Magic Kingdom had soft openings starting on Labor Day 1971, Kermitwith Disney employees, Gonzo, Miss Piggy construction workers and Fozzie appearlocal leaders being invited to the park until September 31. On October 1, 1971, The group then sings the song "Great Moments in History"Magic Kingdom opened its gates and welcomed its first guests. After the song10, Sam announces 000 people showed up that as the official Liberty Square historian he has created tributes day to every important moment in American historyvisit Disney’s newest park <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening. The eagle then begins to recite the Deceleration of Independence from memoryhtml </ref>. Unlike Disneyland which had been overwhelmed on its opening day, before he is interrupted by KermitWalt Disney World’s opening ran smoothly, who says that and any issues were quickly resolved. Before the rest opening of the gang has some ideas to make Sam's show more entertaining. After the audience votes Disney World, Florida State Troopers issued a warning saying that the Muppets should help (over Sam's objections)a potential 300, Kermit assures him that they always 000 people could show up on opening day <ref name= "do things with dignityrealityland"/>. [[Image:JamesJefferson.jpg|400px|thumb|James "JJ" Jefferson, This possibility created a fear that the Liberty Square town crier. Photo park was going to be overwhelmed by Theme Park Tourist]]At this moment, Gonzo appears in the window number of guests and may have led to announce that the all chicken chorus is ready lower than expected attendance . Some pundits began to perform "The Cluck Heard Round the predict that Disney World"would be a failure; however by the end of October 1971, 400,000 people had attended the park <ref> https://www. After Kermit rejects mouseplanet.com/9747/WDW_October_1_1971 </ref>. The climax of the idea grand opening happened between October 23 and chases the chickens off stageOctober 25, he regretfully informs Miss Piggy that since 1971 when the show is about the Founding FathersMagic Kingdom was officially dedicated <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue599.htm </ref>. Roy O Disney, there is no role for her. Miss Piggy responds with Mickey Mouse by saying "we'll see", before Kermit throws his side gave the show back to JJ. dedication speech on the 25th:

Finally beginning {{Quotation|"Walt Disney World is a tribute to tell his story, Sam the Eagle then informs guests that philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney . . . and to the scene is being set in 1776 Philadelphia. He then introduces Thomas Jefferson (Kermit)talents, John Adams (Gozno) the dedication and Benjamin Franklin (Fozzie). Sam says that the delegates are debating loyalty of the idea of separation from Englandentire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. After Fozzie May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Gonzo say things like "debate, debate" Inspiration and "argument". Gonzo (still as John Adams) eventually gives reasons for America New Knowledge to declare her independence, Jefferson asks if there is are any arguments in favor of England. As the audience begins all who come to chant "no King George", Miss Piggy appears on stage as King George/Queen Georgettethis happy place . . . When Sam objects that King George was not at Congress, Miss Piggy dryly points out that a bear is playing Benjamin Franklin. After Magic Kingdom where the Founding Fathers list their objections, the audience votes to declare independence from Queen Georgetteyoung at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn -- together. When Piggy is informed that England looses in the American Revolution"| Dedication this 25th day of October, she disappears offstage1971, only to return seconds later as George WashingtonRoy O. Disney}}

Following her return, Jefferson (Kermit) is chosen to write Also on hand for the event was the Deceleration 60-nation World Symphony Orchestra under the direction of IndependenceMaestro Arthur Fiedler. Fozzie, Piggy and Gonzo then begin to make NBC taped a series program called “The Grand Opening of ridiculous demandsWalt Disney World, and the chickens appear on stage to sing again” which aired October 29th <ref> http://allears. After Kermit yells at everyone to be quietnet/ae/issue599. He explains that htm </ref>. Taking part in the Deceleration was more then a list of demandstelevised opening were Julie Andrews, Glen Campbell, Buddy Hackett, Jonathan Winters, but instead that it was about things that "we all believe Bob Hope, Rock Hudson, Annette Funicello and Fred MacMurray. Other prominent figures inbusiness, things that government and industry were worth fighting for"also on hand <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory. He then quotes the beginning of the Deceleration (with the chickens clucking God Bless America behind him)homestead.{{Quotation| We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinesscom/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.}}

Sam When the Eagle is so moved by the performance that he begins to cryMagic Kingdom opened it consisted of seven lands and a central hub. After JJ remarks The lands and attractions that he (Sam) is now were operational on the town crier, Sam says "just ring the bell"park's opening day are listed below. With a ringing of the bell, the group sings Great Moments in History ending the show.====Watch the Show====Click below to see the Deceleration of Independence version of The Muppets Present Great Moments in American History:{{#ev:youtube|WNXysMxk8Bo|420}}

{| class="infoList" style==Midnight Ride of Paul Revere==="width: 50%; text-align: center; margin: auto; float:center"The Paul Revere version of Great Moments in History begins with Kermit singing the shows theme song (also titled Great Moments in History), from a window above the Heritage House. As he is singing, Sam the Eagles appears in the window next to him. Greeting Sam, Kermit asks what tale they will be telling today. Sam announces that it will be The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. Kermit then sings that its time to bring some friends out to help tell the story|-| [[Image:MainStreetlogo. On queue, Gonzo, Fozzie and Miss Piggy appear. The group then sings the rest of Great Moments in History. Taking jpg|center stage, Sam says that as the official Liberty Square historian he is proud to present a dramatic performance of Longfellow's Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (with additional dialogue by Sam the Eagle). |200px|link=Main_Street_USA]]| [[Image:SamtheeaglesFantasylandlogo.jpg|400pxcenter|thumb200px|Sam the Eagle performing in Great Moments in American History. Photo by Theme Park Touristlink=Fantasyland]]After cuing the patriotic music, Sam begins reading the poem's first line, "listen my children...". Although only halfway through the first sentence, Sam is interrupted by chickens, who begin clucking and running around him. When Sam demands to know what is going on, Gonzo appears and states that Sam said "listen my chicken". After Sam ushers the chickens and Gonzo off stage, he begins to recite the poem again. When Sam mentions Paul Revere, both Kermit and Miss Piggy appear on stage to play the roll. After Kermit informs Piggy that she can't play Revere or any other Founding Father, because they were all men, Piggy leaves stage saying, "we'll see about that"| [[Image:Adventurelandlogo. jpg|center|200px|link=Adventureland]]|-| [[Main Street Vehicles]][[Penny Arcade]]

As Paul Revere sees two lanterns in [[Main Street Cinema]]| [[Dumbo the window he goes to mount his horse. Unfortunately, the horse to be used in the play is sick, so Gonzo brings out a stick horse. Discouraged, Sam continues his story, saying that Revere road "by the light of the silvery moon". As he finishes his sentence, music begins playing and cheap moon prop appears at the end of a stick. Miss Piggy then appears in the center window and begins performing "By the Light of the Silvery Moon", with Gonzo and Fozzie helping. When Kermit asks Piggy what she's doing, she says that she has written herself into the play. When Kermit says she can't do that, Piggy karate chops him into the wall.Flying Elephant]]

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[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] [[Mickey Mouse Revue]] [[Skyway to Tomorrowland]] | [[Jungle Cruise]] [[Tropical Serenade]] [[Swiss Family Treehouse]]|}  {| class="infoList" style="width: 50%; text-align: center; margin: auto; float:center"| [[Image:Frontierlandlogo.png|center|200px|link=Frontierland]]| [[Image:LibertySquarelogo.png|center|200px|link=Liberty_Square]]| [[Image:Tomorrowlandlogo.jpg|center|200px|link=Tomorrowland]]|-| [[Country Bear Jamboree]][[Frontierland Shooting Gallery]] [[Mike Fink Keelboats]] | [[Haunted Mansion]] [[The Hall of Presidents]]  | [[Grand Prix Raceway]][[Skyway to Fantasyland]]|} ===After the Grand Opening===The first major expansion to the Magic Kingdom came in 1973 when the Caribbean Plaza expansion of Adventureland took place. Due to high guest demand, Disney decided to construct a version of Disneyland's popular [[Pirates of the Caribbean]] attraction in the Magic Kingdom <ref> http://fiestafuncenter.blogspot.com/2012/12/caribbean-plaza-atmosphere.html </ref>. To do this, Imagineers decided to expanded Adventureland to create a new area to house the attraction. The next major change to the park came in 1975 when four new attractions opened in Tomorrowland. In 1971, Tomorrowland only featured Flight to the Moon, the Circle-Vision 360 Theater, and The Grand Prix Raceway. In order to finish out the land, Disney added the Star Jets, Carousel of Progress, WEDway PeopleMover, and Space Mountain <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/156/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Tomorrowland/ </ref>.[[Image:birthdayland.jpg|thumb|400px|Although originally envisioned as a temporary land, Mickey'Jim Lewiss Birthdayland would later evolve into Mickey's Starland and then Mickey's Toontown Fair]]Although new attractions continued to change the landscape of the park (such as the addition of [[Big Thunder Mountain]] in 1982), it was not until 1988 when Mickey's Birthdayland was built, that the Magic Kingdom got a new land. Mickey's Birthdayland was built in celebration of Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. The new land consisted of the fictional town of Duckburg, and allowed guests to tour Mickey's House, Pluto's Doghouse, and Donald's Boat <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id27.htm </ref>. The land also featured Grandma Duck's Farm (a petting zoo) and Minnie's Surprise Party, which was a show dedicated to Mickey's birthday <ref name= "dated"/>. At this time, a train station was built in Mickey's Birthdayland so that the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] would be able to drop guests off in the new area <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/bdayland.htm </ref>. Although originally intended to be temporary, Mickey’s Birthdayland was so popular with guests that Disney decided to make the land permanent <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/bdayland.htm </ref>, eventually renaming it Mickey's Starland on May 26, 1990 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mickeys-birthdayland.htm </ref>. Minnie's Surprise Party was rethemed, and it became Mickey's Magical TV World. The new show featured characters from the popular Disney Afternoon cartoon shows <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/toontownstn.html </ref>.  In 1996, the once temporary land was once again rethemed. Now called Mickey' Scripts Toontown Fair, the new land took place in the fictional Toontown. Toontown was larger than Mickey's Birthdayland, although it did carry over the Mickey's house attraction. Added to Toontown were a new version of Donald's Boat, [[The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm]], Minnie's Country House, and the Judges Tent where guests could meet various Disney characters <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/toontownstn.html </ref>. In 2011 Mickey's Toontown Fair was closed to make way for the Fantasyland Expansion <ref> http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2011/02/12/mickey-evicted-disneys-toontown-fair-closed-and-awaiting-demolition </ref>. In 2012 Storybook Circus (a part of the Fantasyland Expansion) opened in the former location of Mickey's Toontown Fair <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/02/walt-disney-world-updates-new-fantasyland-opening-timeline-with-storybook-circus-opening-in-march-snow-white-closing-in-may/ </ref>. Included in the new area was the attractions: [[The Barnstormer Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]], a relocated [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] (now featuring a second set of Dumbos), the [[Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station]] and [[Pete's Silly Sideshow]] <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fan-storybook-circus.htm </ref>. In December of 2012 the rest of the Fantasyland Expansion (sans the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]) opened to guests. This phase of the expansion included the attractions: [[Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid]], [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]], and [[Ariel's Grotto]] <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/08/new-fantasyland-grand-opening-set-for-december-6-at-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. Lastly, on May 28, 2014 the final attraction in New Fantasyland, the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] officially opened to guests <ref> https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=7%20dwarfs%20mine%20train%20opened </ref> ==Lands==To see the current Magic Kingdom map [https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/media/wdpro-assets/parks-and-tickets/destinations/magic-kingdom/Magic_Kingdom.pdf '''Click Here'''.][[Image:MKmap2017.png|thumb|400px|The 2016 Magic Kingdom map (click to enlarge)]] ===Main Street USA===Main Article: [[Main Street USA]] Main Street USA is the first land that guests see upon entering the Magic Kingdom. Located at the front of the park, Main Street is modeled after a small, turn of the century, American town. Main Street gets its architecture from different regions in the United States including Boston and Missouri. The change in architecture is easiest to see when at the four corners of the land. Main Street begins when guests emerge from under the Walt Disney World Railroad, and ends when they reach the base of Cinderella Castle. Although Main Street does not have “rides” like the rest of the lands, it does have its own unique attractions including the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] and the [[Main Street Vehicles]]. Also on Main Street are individual shops and restaurants which add to its small town appeal. ===Frontierland===Main Article: [[Frontierland]] Located in the Northwest Corner of the park, Frontierland allows guests to visit the Wild West. The land features many Old West styled buildings, including the [[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]], [[ Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Café]], and the Frontierland Trading Post. Frontierland also hosts some of the Magic Kingdom's biggest thrill rides – [[Splash Mountain]] and [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]. Also included in Frontierland is the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] and the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]], as well as rafts that guests can board to cross the Rivers of America and explore [[Tom Sawyer Island]].[[Image:mainstreetpanorama.jpg|thumb|600px|A panorama of Main Street USA by Rhys A (click to enlarge).]] ===Adventureland===  Main Article: [[Adventureland]] Located in the Southwest corner of the Magic Kingdom, Adventureland represents the 1950's view of exotic locales. Taking its inspiration from jungles of Asia, Africa, and South America, Adventureland is full of lush plants and exotic scenery. Parts of Adventureland also take guests to tropical Polynesia and the great deserts of Arabia, where they can ride on a [[flying carpet]]. Finally, Adventureland is also home to classic Disney attractions such as, the [[Jungle Cruise]], [[Pirates of the Caribbean]], [[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room]], and the [[Swiss Family Treehouse]]. ===Fantasyland===Main Article: [[Fantasyland]] Fantasyland is a land dedicated, “to the young and those young at heart.” Located at the base of Cinderella Castle, Fantasyland takes its inspiration from the Disney movies themselves, allowing guests to “ride through” different classic films. Attractions such as [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], [[Peter Pan's Flight]] and, [[it's a small world]] can all be found in Fantasyland. Fantasyland's newest attraction, the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]], can also be found in New Fantasyland. Following its 2012 refurbishment, Fantasyland became the largest land in the Magic Kingdom.  ===Tomorrowland===Main Article: [[Tomorrowland]] Billed as the future that never was, Tomorrowland lets guests visit the tomorrow of Julius Verne and H.G. Wells. Tomorrowland also serves as an intergalactic convention center, where aliens and humans alike can come, meet, and see the promise of tomorrow. Originally built to give guests a view of what the future would be like, it quickly became evident to the Disney that they would not be able to continuously update the land as technology changed. Instead, in 1994 they decided to give the park a retro-futuristic feel. Fan favorite attractions such as [[Space Mountain]] and [[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]] can be found in Tomorrowland. ===Liberty Square===Main Article: [[Liberty Square]] Themed after colonial America, Liberty Square gives guest the opportunity to go back and see America as it grew. Starting at the [[Haunted Mansion]] in the 1670s and ending at the entrance to Frontierland (1880s), Liberty Square gives guests the feeling that they are watching America expand and unite. At the central hub of the land, the flags of the 13 original colonies fly along with the American flag. Liberty Square is home to the [[The Hall of Presidents]], [[Haunted Mansion]] and the [[Liberty Square Riverboat]]. ==Former Lands=====Mickey's Birthdayland/Mickey's Starland===Main Article: [[Mickey's Starland]][[Image:ToontownFair.jpg|thumb|400px|Mickey's Toontown Fair was a land in the Magic Kingdom from 1996-2011. Photo by HarshLight]] Mickey's Birthdayland opened as a temporary land in 1988, in celebration of Mickey Mouses' 60th Birthday. The land was set in the fictional town of Duckburg, and a new train station was built so that the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] could drop off guests there. Mickey’s Birthdayland featured the attraction Minnie's Surprise Party (which was a show consultantabout Mickey's birthday) and guests could also tour Mickey's House or visit Grandmas Duck’s farm (which was a petting zoo). The star of Grandma Duck’s farm was Minnie Moo, a cow who had what appeared to be a Mickey head on the side of her body.  Although originally intended as a temporary park, Mickey's Birthdayland was very popular. Due to this popularity, the land was renamed Mickey's Starland and it was upgraded to a permanent land in 1990. Due to the change in theme, Minnie's Surprise Party was closed. When the attraction reopened it was titled Mickey's Magical TV World Show and it now featured characters from the popular Disney Afternoon cartoons including: Darkwing Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack, Baloo, Louie, and Chip and Dale. Mickey's Starland closed in 1996 and was given buildings that look more permanent. When the land reopened it was named Mickey's Toontown Fair. ===Mickey's Toontown Fair===Main Article: [[Mickey's Toontown Fair]] Mickey's Toontown Fair opened in 1996, and closed in 2011. The land was set in Toontown- the place where Disney's most famous cartoon characters lived. Toontown Fair, which replaced Mickey's Starland, took its inspiration from the 1989 movie ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit?'' and featured a more permanent look. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale could all be found in the Judges Tent, as well as other surprise characters who would pop in from time to time. Other attractions in Toontown Fair included Mickey's Country House and Minnie's Country House (where guests could see how Mickey and Minnie lived) and Donald’s Boat (a water play area). Although Mickey's Toontown Fair was full of areas for kids to play, the only real “ride” in the land was [[The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm]], a tame roller coaster aimed at younger kids. Mickey's Toontown Fair was closed in 2011 to make room for the new [[Fantasyland]] expansion.==Entertainment=='''Festival of Fantasy'''- The Magic Kingdom's afternoon parade, Festival of Fantasy celebrates the tales of Fantasyland. The parade begins in [[Frontierland]] and ends on [[Main Street USA]]. '''Wishes'''- The Magic Kingdom's firework show. Hosted by Jiminy Cricket and the Blue Fairy, the show features music from various Disney films. Wishes' final performance will be May 11, 2017.

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