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Located In The Northwest Corner of the parkAlthough Marc Davis' Western River Expedition never became a reality for numerous reasons (see [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]), Frontierland allows guests to visit on May 20, 1973 [[Tom Sawyer Island]] opened on the wild westRivers of America <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead. Featuring many old west styled buildingscom/may20.html </ref>. Based on the Mark Twain novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, including the Frontierland Shootin' Arcadeisland is an “outdoor playground” where guests can explore caves, Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafecross wobbly bridges, and the Frontierland Trading Posteven follow rugged jungle trails. Frontierland hosts some of To get to the Magic Kingdom's biggest thrill ridesisland, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Also included guests climb aboard large wooden rafts in Frontierland is the original Country Bear Jamboree, and set sail across the Walt Disney Railroad. From Frontierland you can also board rafts and cross the rivers of America, to Tom Sawyers Islandriver.

When Following the Magic Kingdom opened, Frontierland consisted opening of The Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes and The Country Bear Jamboree. In 1973 Tom Sawyers Sawyer Island opened, and guests could no get on rafts from Frontierland to go there. Frontierland remained mostly unchanged until November 15, 1980 when [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was built]] opened. Thunder Mountain The new roller coaster took its inspiration from the runaway mine car attraction that was Frontierland's first “roller-coaster”, and gave to be a part of the land its first thrill rideWestern River Expedition. By 1994 two major changes had accord in Frontierland. Frontierland's second thrill ride was builtCreated by Imagineer Tony Baxter, Splash Thunder Mountain. Themed after also occupied the 1946 Disney movie, Song space near the back of Frontierland that was originally earmarked for the South, Splash Mountain took guests through the story of Brer Rabbit and eventually down a 5 story dropWestern River Expedition expansion <Ref> http://jimhillmedia. In 1993, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes closedcom/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/276.aspx </ref>.

Following the construction of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Frontierland remained essentially the same until the Frontierland Train Station was closed in 1990, and moved in order to make room for Disney's newest thrill ride- [[Splash Mountain]] <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/frlrs1.htm </ref>. Based on the 1946 Disney Movie "Song of the South", on Splash Mountain guests follow the adventures of Brer Rabbit as he is chased and eventually captured by Brer Fox and Brer Bear. The climax of the attraction comes when guests plummet 52.5 feet down Chick-A-Pin-Hill and into the briar patch. Besides once again changing Frontierland's layout, Splash Mountain also expanded the land's theme <ref name="jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/06/splash_mountain_part_one_1.html </ref>. Unlike Big Thunder Mountain and the rest of Frontierland, Splash Mountain was set in the American South. In order to help bridge the thematic gap between Splash and Thunder Mountain, Imagineers used the newly relocated Frontierland Railroad Station (which reopened in 1991) to serve as transition between the two <ref name=Attractions=="jack"/>. Finally, on July 17, 1992 Splash Mountain opened to guests, although it was officially dedicated on October 2<ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_splash.htm </ref>.

'''On January 22, 2023, Splash Mountain'''officially closed <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2023/01/last-look-at-splash-mountain- A water flume ride that takes guests along with Brer Rabbit through scenes from the 1946 Disney movie, Song of the South, ending in a 53 foot drop into the Briar Patch-magic-kingdom/</ref>.

'''==Attractions==[[Image:FrontierlandThunderSplash.jpg|400px|thumb| Splash Mountain (left) and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad'''- A runaway train themed roller coaster, which takes guests through the gold mining, Old West town of Tumbleweed(right) in Frontierland. Photo by Jennifer Lynn and Allsa Conte. |alt= Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain]]

'''The Country Bear Jamboree[[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]'''- Join the talented cast of 18 musicallyA runaway-inclined bears as they perform continuous 17-minute shows featuring country music-style classics—to the delight of fans big and smalltrain themed wooden roller coaster. The rustic review is infused with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes guests on a down-home sensibility that includes plenty high speed trip through the gold mining town of great music, broad humor and a few unexpected surprisesTumbleweed.

'''Tom Sawyers Island[[The Country Bear Jamboree]]'''- Take This Audio Animatronic show lets guests join a short raft ride across the Rivers talented cast of America18 musically-inclined bears as they perform continuous 12-minute shows. The Country Bear Jamboree features “plenty of great music, broad humor and explore caves, tunnels and forts, where Tom and Huck Finn hang out. Based on the 1876 novel by Mark Twaina few unexpected surprises”.

'''Walt Disney World Railroad[[Tom Sawyer Island]]'''- Take a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at Main Street USAAn island located on the Rivers of America. On Tom Sawyer Island guests can explore the caves, Frontierlandtunnels and forts, where Tom Sawyer and Mickey's Toontown FairHuck Finn hang out. Based on the 1876 book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain.

'''Frontierland Shootin' Arcade[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''- An old fashion shooting gallery A steam powered train that goes around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], complete with info-red riflesFrontierland, and [[Fantasyland]].

 '''Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes[[Splash Mountain]]'''- Where small canoes A water flume ride located on Chick-A-Pin Hill. Splash Mountain took guests could paddle around on an adventure along with Brer Rabbit, ending in a 52.5 foot drop into the rivers Briar Patch. Splash Mountain was based on the 1946 Disney movie "Song of America in teamsthe South". 

'''Pecos Bill's Tall Tale in and Cafe[[Golden Oak Outpost]]'''- A small counter service restaurant specializing in Hamburgers. Themed after an old west inn.  '''Westward Ho!'''- A refreshment stand selling hot located between [[Adventureland]] and cold drinks. '''Golden Oak Frontierland, the Outpost'''- A Mcdonalds stand specializing specializes in French Fries. Also sells chicken nuggetsedibles.

'''Big Al'sPrairie Outpost and Supply'''- Sells Old West themed merchandiseLocated next to Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, the Prairie Outpost and Supply is a shop which sells various candy and sweets.

'''Frontierland Trading PostThe Briar Patch'''- A old west themed store selling all kinds Located at the exit of pins Splash Mountain, The Briar Patch specializes in Splash Mountain and pin Song of the South merchandise.

'''Prairie Outpost and SupplySplashdown Photos'''- A large shopping complex selling old westLocated at the exit of Splash Mountain, native AmericanSplashdown Photos sells photos of guests on Splash Mountain, and Mexican themed as well as photo merchandise.==Entertainment=='''Frontierland Hoedown Happening'''- This "flash mob" style dance party is performed throughout the afternoon in Frontierland. Participating characters include: Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow, Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear, Wendell (from [[The Country Bear Jamboree]]) and Big Al.

'''==Fun Facts and Trivia==* "Texas" John Slaughter is the name of the Frontierland Trail Boss as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the General Store. Texas John Slaughter was a TV show produced by Disney from 1958 until 1961. The Briar Patch'''show was based on a real life Arizona state senator <ref> http://www.themainstreetmouse.com/2015/05/01/texas- john-slaughter-trail-boss/ </ref>. * A shop located at crate found near the exit of Splash Mountain[[Country Bear Jamboree]] reads "Davis Tobacco". Specializing in Splash Mountain This is a tribute to Imagineer and Song of Disney Legend Marc Davis <ref> http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/10472 </ref>. *Guests could previously find the South merchandiseFrontierland Marshall keeping the peace daily in Frontierland, as well as Prospector "Gold Dust Gus" at various times throughout the day <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/frontierland-trivia/ </ref>.

'''Splashdown Photos'''- Located at * From the exit of Splash Mountain sells photos of guests on Splash Mountain and photo merchandise.  ==Trivia==  * In November 1990mid 1980s until 1994, in order to make room for Splash Mountain, the Walt Disney World Railroad's Frontierland train station was entirely demolished. Frontierland's new station, which was built as part of Splash Mountain, opened in December 1991  * "Texas" John Slaughter is the name of home to a stunt show that involved the Frontierland Trail Boss, as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the store  * You can find the Marshall keeping' catching and arresting Cactus Jack Slade after he robbed the peace daily in Frontierland, as well as Prospector "Gold Dust Gus" at various times throughout the dayTrain Station's safe. These character actors seamlessly blend into the theme of the land, and gladly interact with guests in improvisational acts<ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/frlrs1. htm </ref>