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Adventureland {{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image= Frontierlandsign2.jpg| caption=''' The entrance sign to Frontierland|alt= Frontierland sign''' | theme=American Old West| park= Magic Kingdom| opened=October 1, 1971| custom_label_1 = Number of Attractions| custom_value_1 = Six}}Frontierland is a land in inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].

Located In The Northwest Corner Frontierland opened with the rest of the park[[Magic Kingdom]] on October 1, Frontierland allows guests 1971. The land is themed to visit represent a boom town in the wild westAmerican Old West. Featuring many old west styled buildings, including Located on the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, Pecos BillMagic Kingdom's Tall Tale Inn and CafeRivers of America, and the Frontierland Trading Post. Frontierland hosts some originally consisted of three attractions: the Magic Kingdom[[Frontier Shootin' Gallery]], [[Davy Crockett's biggest thrill ridesExplorer Canoes]], Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Also included in Frontierland is the original [[Country Bear Jamboree, and ]] <ref> http://inacents.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Map.jpg </ref>. These attractions were joined by the Frontierland Station on the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] on May 1, 1972 <ref> http://touringplans. From com/magic-kingdom/attractions/opening-dates# </ref>.[[Image:FrontierlandBuildings.jpg|400px|thumb| A few of the buildings found in Frontierland you can also board rafts |alt= Frontierland buildings]]Although it seemed sparse on opening day, Disney had big plans for Frontierland. Chief among these, was a plan to build Marc Davis' Western River Expedition. This large expansion of Frontierland would have consisted of numerous attractions for guests including: a Pueblo Village, hiking trails, and cross a "runaway mine train" attraction. Most importantly however, there was also to be a boat ride through the rivers of AmericaOld West attraction, that was designed to Tom Sawyers Islandtop the immensely popular [[Pirates of the Caribbean]]<ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2000/12/31/why-quot-western-river-quot-went-south-part-3.aspx </ref>.

When the Magic Kingdom opened, Frontierland consisted of The Frontierland ShootinAlthough Marc Davis' ArcadeWestern River Expedition never became a reality for numerous reasons (see [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]), on May 20, 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. the Rivers of America <ref> Frontierland remained mostly unchanged until 1980 when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was builthttp://thisdayindisneyhistory. Thunder Mountain was Frontierland's first “roller-coaster”, and gave the land its first thrill ridehomestead. By 1994 two major changes had accord in Frontierlandcom/may20. Frontierland's second thrill ride was built, Splash Mountainhtml </ref>. Themed after Based on the 1946 Disney movie, Song Mark Twain novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, the Southisland is an “outdoor playground” where guests can explore caves, cross wobbly bridges, Splash Mountain took guests through the story of Brer Rabbit and eventually down a 5 story dropeven follow rugged jungle trails. In 1993To get to the island, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes closedguests climb aboard large wooden rafts in Frontierland and set sail across the river.

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==Current 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>.

In 1994 one of Frontierland's original attractions, [[Davy Crockett''Splash Mountain'''- A water flume ride that takes s Explorer Canoes]] closed to 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<ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/dcec.htm </ref>.

'''Big Thunder On June 25, 2020, Disney announced that [[Splash Mountain Railroad''']] would be rethemed to a Princess and the Frog attraction <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/splash-mountain/news/25jun2020-splash-mountain-to-be-rethemed-to- A runaway train themed roller coaster, which takes guests through the gold mining-princess-and-the-frog.htm </ref>. Subsequently, Old West town in July of Tumbleweed2022, Disney announced that the new Princess and the Frog attraction would be titled Tiana's Bayou Adventure and would open in 2024 <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/tianas-bayou-adventure/news.htm </ref>.

'''The Country Bear Jamboree'''On January 22, 2023, Splash Mountain officially closed <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2023/01/last- Join the talented cast of 18 musicallylook-inclined bears as they perform continuous 17at-minute shows featuring country musicsplash-style classics—to the delight of fans big and small. The rustic review is infused with a downmountain-home sensibility that includes plenty of great music, broad humor and a few unexpected surprisesin-magic-kingdom/</ref>.

'''Tom Sawyers Island'''- Take a short raft ride across the Rivers of America, ==Attractions==[[Image:FrontierlandThunderSplash.jpg|400px|thumb| Splash Mountain (left) and explore caves, tunnels and forts, where Tom and Huck Finn hang outBig Thunder Mountain Railroad (right) in Frontierland. Based on the 1876 novel Photo by Mark TwainJennifer Lynn and Allsa Conte. |alt= Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain]]

'''Walt Disney World [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]'''- Take a steam powered A runaway-train around Walt Disney World with stops at Main Street USA, Frontierland, and Mickey's Toontown Fairthemed wooden roller coaster. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes guests on a high speed trip through the gold mining town of Tumbleweed.

'''[[The Country Bear Jamboree]]'''- This Audio Animatronic show lets guests join a talented cast of 18 musically-inclined bears as they perform continuous 12-minute shows. The Country Bear Jamboree features “plenty of great music, broad humor and a few unexpected surprises”. '''[[Tom Sawyer Island]]'''- An island located on the Rivers of America. On Tom Sawyer Island guests can explore the caves, tunnels and forts, where Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn hang out. Based on the 1876 book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain.  '''[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''- A steam powered train that goes around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], Frontierland, and [[Fantasyland]].  '''[[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]]'''- An old fashion shooting gallery, complete with info-red infared rifles.

'''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[[Westward Ho Refreshments]]'''- A counter service restaurant specializing in Hamburgers. Themed after an old west innrefreshment stand selling hot and cold drinks.

'''Westward Ho![[Golden Oak Outpost]]'''- A refreshment stand selling hot small counter service restaurant located between [[Adventureland]] and cold drinksFrontierland, the Outpost specializes in chicken edibles.

'''Golden Oak OutpostThe Diamond Horseshoe'''- A Mcdonalds stand specializing in French Fries Western-themed restaurant which serves sandwiches and salads for lunch, and an all you can eat buffet for dinner. Also sells chicken nuggets This restaurant is open seasonally and located in between the [[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]] and the [[Liberty Tree Tavern]].

'''Big Al'sFrontierland Trading Post'''- Sells Old West themed Located next door to the Country Bear Jamboree, the Frontierland Trading Post is a large store selling frontier merchandiseand all kinds of pins.

'''Frontierland Trading PostPrairie Outpost and Supply'''- A old west themed store selling all kinds of pins Located next to Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, the Prairie Outpost and Supply is a shop which sells various candy and pin merchandisesweets.

'''Prairie Outpost and SupplyThe Briar Patch'''- A large shopping complex selling old west, native AmericanLocated at the exit of Splash Mountain, The Briar Patch specializes in Splash Mountain and Mexican themed Song of the South merchandise.

'''The Briar PatchSplashdown Photos'''- A shop located Located at the exit of Splash Mountain. Specializing in , Splashdown Photos sells photos of guests on Splash Mountain and Song of the South , 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.

'''Splashdown Photos'''- Located at ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* "Texas" John Slaughter is the exit name of Splash Mountain sells photos of guests the Frontierland Trail Boss as seen on Splash Mountain 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 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 crate found near the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] reads "Davis Tobacco". This is a tribute to Imagineer and photo merchandiseDisney Legend Marc Davis <ref> http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/10472 </ref>. *Guests could previously find the Frontierland 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>.

* In November 1990, 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 A video of Splash Mountain, opened in December 1991  * "Texas" John Slaughter is the name of the Frontierland Trail Boss, as stunt show from 1992 can be seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the store  * You can find the Marshall keeping[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdNW2N8nxIg'''Here''' the peace daily in Frontierland, as well as Prospector "Gold Dust Gus" at various times throughout the day. These character actors seamlessly blend into the theme of the land, and gladly interact with guests in improvisational acts. ]