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| image= DumboRideFantasylandCastleFantasyland3.jpg| caption='''Dumbo Cinderella Castle towering above the Flying Elephant in Prince Charming Regal Carrosel| alt= Magic Kingdom Fantasyland.'''
| theme=Fantasyland
| park= Magic Kingdom
| opened=October 1, 1971
| custom_label_1 = Number of Attractions
| custom_value_1 = EightSixteen}}Fantasyland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].
==History==
Fantasyland opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Unlike the other lands of the Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland took its inspiration from the Disney movies themselves. The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were: [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], the [[Mad Tea Party]], [[Snow White's Adventures]], Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, [[Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel]], the Mickey Mouse Revue, [["it's a small world"]] and the Skyway to Tomorrowland <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. Within the next month, [[Peter Pan's Flight]] and the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage would also open <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>, giving Fantasyland an astounding ten attractions by late 1971 <ref> http://inacents.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Map.jpg </ref>. Unlike Disneyland’s Fantasyland, which had more of a whimsical theme, the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland took a lot of inspiration from the European villages where many of the Disney stories were originally written <Ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/magic_kingdom/fantasyland/ </ref>.
[[Image:CastleFantasyland2.jpg|thumb|400px|Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]]
Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when the Mickey Mouse Revue was closed and eventually moved to the new Tokyo Disneyland <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mmr.htm </ref>. The Fantasyland Theater which had housed the revue remained unused until 1987 when the attraction, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was a 3D show which allowed guests to see “the world through the eyes of a child”. The film had previously been shown in [[Epcot]], Disneyland, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to The Magic Kingdom <Ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/magic-journeys-film/ </ref>.
In the early 1990s, Fantasyland opened along underwent a series of changes. In 1993, Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with the rest The Legend of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971Lion King. The land took its inspiration from new attraction used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney movies themselves. 's The opening day attractions for Fantasyland wereLion King <ref> https: [[Dumbo //www.waltdatedworld.com/id181.htm</ref>. Further change came to the Flying Elephant]]land in 1994, when the [[Mad Tea Party]]20, Snow White’s Adventure, Mr000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closed<ref name= "leagues"> http://www. Toad’s Wild Rideomniluxe.net/wyw/20K.htm </ref>. Although the exact reason for the attraction's closure remains unclear, [[Cinderella’s Golden Carousel]]20, 000 Leagues was not closed due to lack of popularity. Instead it may have been closed because the Mickey Mouse Revueride was not handicap accessible, [["it's broke down frequently, had a small world"]] max capacity, and the Skyway cost a lot to Tommorowlandmaintain. Within After the next monthride had closed, the lagoon which housed the attraction remained empty until 2001 <ref name= "leagues"/>. Also in 1994, [[Peter PanSnow White's FlightAdventures]] and was redesigned so that the 20attraction's plot more closely followed the film. At this time,000 Leagues Under Snow White herself was also added to the Seaattraction<Ref name= "snow"> http: Submarine Voyage would also open, giving Fantasyland an astounding ten attractions by late 1971//www. Unlike Disneyland’s Fantasyland, which had more of omniluxe.net/wyw/swa.htm </ref>. When Snow White's Adventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures (a whimsical theme, name that had been used on and off during the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland took a lot of inspiration from European villages, where many of 1980s). The reason for the Disney stories were originally writtenname change was that the attraction had often scared younger children and the Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary <ref name= "snow"/>.
Another opening day attraction closed in 1998, when Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was removed <Ref name= "toad"> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. Disney thought that a more well-known character would be better suited for the large building that housed the attraction <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. The ride was still popular however, and when news of the attractions closure spread, a “Save Toad” campaign was started <ref> https://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/toad/ </ref>. Despite the campaign Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed on September 7, 1998 <ref name= "toad"/>. The attraction was replaced by [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]], which opened in 1999. Also in 1999, the Skyway to Tomorrowland was closed <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/skywaymk.html </ref>. The closure of the attraction came after a Disney World employee was killed while cleaning a platform on the attraction, although Disney said that the accidental death had nothing to do with the ride closing <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/09/magic_kingdom_skyway_1.html </ref>, the Skyway would never open again.
The former location of the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage finally began to change in 2001. A new attraction, Ariel's Grotto (a little Mermaid meet and greet) opened in the 20,000 Leagues queue area <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/ariels-grotto </ref>. Then, in 2002 the Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when Theater was once again changed. The Legend of the Mickey Mouse Revue Lion King was closed and eventually moved to removed from the theater <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fan-lionking.htm </ref>, thus paving the way for a new Tokyo Disneylandattraction to open. The new attraction that was designed for the Fantasyland Theater which had housed the revue remained unused until 1987 when the attraction, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was a 3D show which allowed guests to see “the world through the eyes of a child”named [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]. The film had previously been shown features Donald Duck traveling through many famous Disney movies looking for Mickey’s “Sorcerers Hat” (which he of course used without permission). Songs and characters from classic Disney movies also appeared in Epcotthe show, Disneylandincluding characters from: Beauty and the Beast, Fantasia, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to Aladdin. Also getting a new attraction was the former 20,000 League Lagoon, which was transformed in 2005 into Pooh's Playful Spot <ref name= "playful"> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/poohs-playful-spot </ref>. The Magic Kingdomnew attraction was an outdoor play area for children which eventually closed in 2010 <ref name= "playful"/>. Also in 2010, another minor change came when Cinderella’s Golden Carousel was renamed the Prince Charming Regal Carousel, although the ride remained the same <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/carrousel-name-change-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>.
==Fantasyland Expansion==
[[Image:BeastsCastle.jpg|thumb|400px|Beast's Castle was added to Fantasyland in 2012. Photo by Harshlight]]
In September of 2009, Disney announced that a major expansion would be taking place in Fantasyland. The proposed expansion, which would double the size of the land, was to include <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom-story.html </ref>:
* A second Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction, with an interactive circus tent.
* A Tinker Bell meet and greet inside the world of Pixie Hollow <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom-story.html </ref>.
==Attractions==
[[Image:DumboRideFantasyland4.jpg|thumb|400px| Dumbo the Flying Elephant can be found in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland. Photo: Disney| alt= Dumbo the Flying Elephant]]'''[[Prince Charming Regal CarouselCarrousel]]'''- Ride along to classic Disney music on this 90 seat carousel. Originally built in 1917, the Carousel is the oldest ride on Disney property. This attraction was known as Cinderella's Golden Carousel from 1971 until 2010.
'''[[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]]'''- Soar high above Fantasyland with Dumbo on this kid friendly ride. Inspired by the movie of the same name. , Dumbo is one of the most popular attractions in all of Walt Disney World!a hub and spoke attraction.
'''[["it's a small world"]]'''- Allows This boat ride allows guests to take a cruise with kids from around the world. Guest board boats and visit many different cultures all while listening to the classic Disney song, “it's a Small World”small world”.
'''[[Mad Tea Party]]'''- This ride allows guests to spin along in tea cups as they celebrate their unbirthday. Based The Mad Tea Party is based on the 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland and located near Tommorowland, this ride can cause motion sicknessTomorrowland.
'''[[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]'''- Join Mickey, Donald, Ariel, Aladdin and others in this 3D musical show. Sit On Mickey's Philharmagic guests can sit back and relax as Donald Duck travels through various Disney movies trying to recover Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat.
'''[[Peter Pan's Flight]]'''- You can fly, you can fly, you can fly! Join This classic dark ride attraction allows guests to join Peter Pan as you they fly high over London and into Neverland to fight the evil Captain Hook. Along the way you will guests meet Wendy, Tinkerbell , Mr. Smee and many others on this adventurous dark ridetheir adventure.[[Image:PhilharMagic.jpg|thumb|400px| A sign for Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland]]
'''[[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]]'''- This attraction allows guests to board a honey pot and take a journey through the Hundred-Acre Woods with Pooh and Friends!.
'''[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''- Lets This ride lets guests take a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], [[Frontierland]], and Fantasyland.
'''[[The Barnstormer Starring Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]]'''- This mild roller coaster is a re-themed version of the Barnstormer attraction. Located in Storybook Circus, the attraction opened in March 2012.
'''[[Ariel's Grotto]]'''- A Little Mermaid meet-and-greet and outdoor water play area. This attraction closed in 2010 but reopened as part of the Fantasyland Expansion.
'''[[ImageUnder the Sea:Winnie.jpg|thumb| The Many Adventures Journey of Winnie the Pooh, one of the newest attractions in FantasylandLittle Mermaid]]-''' This dark ride takes guests through the story of the Little Mermaid. Guests board clam shaped ride vehicles to head "under the sea" with Ariel.
'''Pooh's Playful Spot[[Enchanted Tales with Belle]]'''- Pooh's Playful Spot was an outdoor playground for little kids. Based on This meet and greet opportunity allows guests to enter the popular Winnie the Pooh cartoons and movies, this attraction opened in 2005 and closed in 2010. '''Snow WhiteBeast's Scary Adventure'''- Snow White’s Scary Adventure was a dark ride based on the 1941 Disney movie Snow White. The attraction allowed guests library to ride along through help Belle and her friends recreate the story of Snow White. Snow White’s Scary Adventure opened with Beauty and the park in 1971 and closed in May 31, 2012Beast.
'''Mr. Toad[[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]-'s Wild Ride''- This family roller coaster takes guests whizzing though the Seven Dwarfs'- Mrdiamond mine. Toad's Wild Ride was a dark ride based Based on the 1955 1937 Disney movie the Wind film Snow White and the Willows. In this attraction guests road along with Mr. Toad on a crazy, jerky ride. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride opened with the park in 1971 and closed September 8, 1998Seven Dwarfs.
'''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage[[Princess Fairytale Hall]]'''- Was an opening day attraction that allowed This meet and greet location allows guests to submerge in the Pacific Ocean and view the deep sea with Captain Nemo and his crewmeet their favorite princesses. The attraction took up about ¼ of FantasylandAnna, but closed October 14Elsa, 1994. It was based on the 1952 live-action Disney movieCinderella and Rapunzel can all be found here.
'''The Skyway to Tommorowland[[Pete's Silly Sideshow]]'''- The Skyway allowed This meet and greet location allows guests to travel from Fantasyland to Tommorowland via gondola lift. The attraction opened with the park in 1971 and closed on November 10meet Minnie, 1999Donald, Goofy and Daisy in their circus outfits.
==Past Attractions==[[Image:MrToadWildRide.jpg|thumb|350px| Mr. Toad's Wild Ride operated in Fantasyland from 1971 until 1998]]''Magic Journeys'[[Pooh's Playful Spot]]'''- Magic Journeys Pooh's Playful Spot was a 3D show located an outdoor playground for little kids. Based on the popular Winnie the Pooh cartoons and movies, this attraction opened in 2005 and closed in 2010. '''[[Snow White's Scary Adventures]]'''- Snow White’s Scary Adventures was a dark ride based on the Fantasyland Theater1941 Disney movie Snow White. The show showed attraction allowed guests the world to ride along through the view story of a childSnow White. The attraction Snow White’s Scary Adventures opened December 1, 1987 with the park in 1971 and closed December 1in May 31, 19932012.
'''The Legend of the Lion King[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]]'''- The Legend of the Lion King This dark ride was a musical show that opened based on June 15, 1994 the 1955 Disney movie the Wind and closed February 23, 2002. The show was housed in the Fantasyland TheaterWillows. The show used puppetryOn this attraction guests road along with Mr. Toad on a crazy, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disneyjerky ride through London. Mr. Toad's 1992 movie The Lion KingWild Ride opened with the park in 1971 and closed September 8, 1998.
'''The Beast's CastleSkyway to Tomorrowland'''- Visit The Skyway allowed guests to travel from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland via gondola lift. The attraction opened with the castle of the beats, to visit Belle park in 1971 and her friends! Based closed on the the 1991 movieNovember 10, this attraction is part of the Fantasyland expansion, and is set to open in 20121999.
'''Ariel's GrottoMickey Mouse Revue'''- A Little Mermaid meet-Located in the Fantasyland Theater, this Audio Animatronic show featured dozens of Disney characters as they performed classic songs. The Mickey Mouse Revue opened with the park in 1971 and-greet and outdoor water play area. This attraction closed in 2010 but is expected to be re-opened in 2012September 1980.
'''Under the Sea: The Voyage of the Little MermaidMagic Journeys'''- Will be Magic Journeys was a dark ride which will take 3D show located in the Fantasyland Theater. The film showed guests the world through the story eyes of the Little Mermaida child. Expected to open in late 2012 The attraction opened December 1, 1987 and closed December 1, 1993.
'''Casey Jr. Splash n SoakThe Legend of the Lion King'''-Will be an outdoor water area for young kidsThe Legend of the Lion King was a musical show that opened on June 8, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. Located The show was housed in Storybook Circus this attraction is based on the 1941 Disney movie DumboFantasyland Theater. Expected The show used puppetry, animation and special effects to open in tell the summer story of 2012. ''Disney's 1992 movie The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train'''- Will be a wooden roller coaster based on the 1937 Disney movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Expected to open in 2013Lion King.
==Dining==
'''[[Cinderella's Royal Table]]'''- A table service restaurant located within Cinderella Castle. For breakfast guests can attend the "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", with Cinderella and other Disney Princesses. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner, which features the Fairy Godmother who helps celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.
'''Cinderella's Royal Table[[Pinocchio Village Haus]]'''-is Located near “it’s a sit down small world”, this counter service restaurant located within Cinderella Castle. For Breakfast guests can attend "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast"specializes in Italian food including, with Cinderella and other Disney Princess characters. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner featuring the Fairy Godmother to celebrate birthdayspizza, anniversaries spaghetti and other special eventssandwiches.
'''Pinocchio Village House[[The Friar's Nook]]'''- A Located by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, this counter service restaurant serving food including pizza sells chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Located near “it's a Small World”beverages.
'''Friars Nook[[Storybook Treats]]'''- A counter service restaurant which sells chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and beverages. Located by next to The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohFriar's Nook, Storybook Treat serves various ice cream products.
'''Storybook Treats[[Cheshire Cafe]]'''- Serves ice creamLocated near the Mad Tea Party, located next to the Friars NookCheshire Cafe sells frozen lemonade, ice coffee and snacks.
'''Cheshire Cafe[[Be Our Guest Restaurant]]'''- Located near inside of Beast's Castle, this magical dining experiences gives guests a taste of France inside the Mad Tea PartyMagic Kingdom. The Cheshire Cafe sells frozen lemonadeBe Our Guest Restaurant is a counter service restaurant during lunch and a table service restaurant during dinner. '''[[Gaston's Tavern]]'''- Located within the Fantasyland expansion, ice coffee Gaston's Tavern is a quick service restaurant. Based on the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast, guests can choose from a selection of snacksthat include pork shanks and cinnamon rolls. Hosted by Minute Maid '''[[Prince Eric's Village Market]]'''- Located across from Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid, this snack location sells fresh fruits, vegetables, and lemonade.
==Shopping==
'''Castle Couture'''- Located across from Cinderella's Castle, Castle Couture allows Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique guests get their portrait taken. The Castle Couture also takes family portraits.
'''Fantasy Faire'''- Located just outside of the Mickey's Philharmagic exit, Fantasy Faire sells Philharmagic and Disney World merchandise. The shop can be entered without seeing Mickey's Philharmagicthe attraction.
'''Hundred Acre Goods'''- Located just outside of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh exit, Hundred Acre Goods sells Pooh merchandise.
'''Seven Dwarf's Mine'''- Located next to Snow White's Scary Adventurethe Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the Seven Dwarf's Mine sells Snow White merchandise, costumes and sleepwear. The store will be relocated as part of the Fantasyland expansion.
'''Sir Mickey's'''- Located next to Cinderella's Castle, Sir Mickey's sells all kinds of Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World merchandise.
==CharactersEntertainment==*'''Alice'''- Alice, from the Disney Movie Alice in Wonderland can frequently be found outside the Mad Tea Party.(Common) *'''The Mad HatterMain Street Philharmonic at Storybook Circus'''-The Mad HatterMain Street Philharmonic, from the Disney movie Alice in Wonderland appears outside the Mad Tea Party on a rare occasion.(Rare) *'''Tweedledee & Tweedledum'''-The wacky brothers from DisneyMagic Kingdom's Alice resident marching band, performs in Wonderland can also sometimes be found outside Storybook Circus at select times during the Mad Tea Partyafternoon. (Uncommon) *'''White Rabbit'''-The White Rabbit frequently joins Alice outside the Mad Tea PartyFor exact times [https://disneyworld.(Common) *'''Queen of Hearts'''-The Queen of Hearts from Disney's Alice in Wonderland can be seen occasionally outside of the Mad Tea Partydisney. (Uncommon) *'''Anastasia'''-Cinderella's wicked step-sister can sometimes be found near Cinderella's Castlego.(Uncommon) *'''Drizella'''com/entertainment/magic-Cinderella's other stepkingdom/main-sister can also be found outside Cinderella's Castle. (Common) *'''Lady Tremane'''street- Anastasia and Drizella's mother can often be found outside of Cinderella's Castle. (Common) *'''Fairy Godmother'''philharmonic- Cinderella's Fairy Godmother can be found through Fantasyland especially near the castle.(Common) *'''Suzy'''storybook- The female mouse from Cinderella can be found on a rare occasion near Cinderellacircus/'s Castle. (Rare) *''Click Here'Dopey'''-Dopey, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs can sometimes be found throughout Fantasyland (Rare). He is easier to find during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.(Common) *'''Maleficent'''-Maleficent, the antagonist of Disney's Sleeping Beauty can be found in Fantasyland during Mickey's Not So Scary Haloween Party.(Common) *'''Rapunzel'''- the main heroine of Disney's Tangled can be found throughout Fantasyland. (Common) *'''Peter Pan'''- Peter Pan can be found outside of Peter Pan's Flight. (Common) *'''Wendy'''- Wendy will on a rare occasion join Peter outside of Peter Pan's Flight. (Rare)]
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* "La Fontaine de Cendrillon" (or Fountain of Cinderella),is a bronze statue of Cinderella located can be found in the center of Fantasyland. This fountain is known as "Rags to Riches" because if you guests stand (actually, you may have to or kneel) in front of Cinderella and look at the painted mural behind it on the castle wall, a painted image of a crown appears to be sitting on top of the princess' head. Although an adult may have to get low to see it, this was designed intentionally so that when children look at the fountain, they can clearly see the crowned princess. * The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It's a Small World, Snow White's Adventure, The Mad Tea Party, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and Cinderella's Golden Carousel. * The Sword in the Stone Ceremony used to take place several times daily in the area behind Cinderella Castle and in front of Cinderella's Golden Carousel . Presided over by Merlin the Magician, a child was chosen from the audience to Excalibur, the magical sword from the stone. He or she was then appointed "temporary ruler of the realm”. * The Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland can trace it's roots back to Walt Disney himself. Walt loved circus', and there were different plans for a circus in Disneyland, dating all the way back to the 1950s.
* New Fantasyland is home to a new DVC stand. The stand is housed inside a small kiosk called H. Goff Cartography. The name of the DVC stand is a reference to Imagineer Harper Goff <ref name= "gazzete"> http://www.wdwradiomainstgazette.com/category2015/magic07/maps-kingdom/fantasylandglobes.html </ref>.