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Although not yet complete, Tomorrowland opened with the [[rest of the Magic Kingdom]] on October 1, 1971, the land that opened was far from complete. When More so than the other lands of the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland was in a state of flux, even as construction on the park itself was well underway <ref name= “Martin”> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=281 </ref>. During the initial planning of the land there had been plans for an indoor rollercoaster attraction, and even a Monorail station that would have connected to the planned Persian resort<ref name= “Martin”/>. Ultimately, these ideas were put on hold as Disney realized that only a portion of the land would be ready for the park's opening day. Now scheduled to open in phases, when Tomorrowland opened it only featured three two operating attractions- , the Skyway to Fantasyland and the [[Grand Prix Raceway]], Flight to <ref> http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/DisneyWorldGrandOpening.html</ref>. These attractions would shortly be joined by the Moon and the Skyway to Fantasyland (Circle-Vision 360 film America the Beautiful would open shortly afterwards (on November 25), 1971 <ref> https://d23. Although com/a-to-z/america-the land was still under construction-beautiful-film/</ref>) and Flight to the Moon on December 24, it was billed as 1971 <ref> https://d23.com/a look into -to-z/flight-to-the future of the space age-moon/</ref>. In 1975, Tomorrowland was finally completed with addition to these attractions the additions original incarnation of [[Space Mountain]], [[Star Jets]] (later renamed Astro Orbiter) Tomorrowland also featured the [[WEDway People Mover]], Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and the [[Carousel of Progress]] being addediconic entrances spires which featured cascading waterfalls.

Between 1975 and 1994 Phase II of Tomorrowland experienced mostly relatively “minor” renovations. In 1975, due finally began to the fact that Flight open to guests in 1973 with the Moon was becoming datedaddition of Space Mountain. Walt Disney World’s first indoor rollercoaster, the attraction was re-branded Mission would become such a hit that it would later be added to Mars<ref>waltdatedworld.com/id88.htm</ref>the rest of the Disney Parks. The attraction If You Had Wings also went through a series Following the opening of sponsor Space Mountain came the additions of the Star Jets (November 28, 1974), the Carousel of Progress (January 15, 1975) and name changes- Becoming If You Could Flythe WEDWay PeopleMover (July 1, Delta Dreamflight1975). Now a complete land, with its white color scheme and Take FlightGoogie architecture, before finally closing for good Tomorrowland was firmly rooted in 1998. <ref>waltdatedworld.com/id97the tomorrow of the Space Age.htm</ref>

In Between 1975 and 1994 Tomorrowland was completely “re-imagined” and changed experienced mostly relatively “minor” renovations. In 1975, due to resemble a spaceport, like the ones envisioned in fact that Flight to the early 20th century. The color scheme of Tomorrowland Moon was changed from its classic blue and whitebecoming dated, to a more metallic darker looking land. In conjunction with the retheming, two new attractions were added. The first attraction was the Timekeeper. This was a new film housed in the Circlere-Vision 360 Theater that invited guests branded Mission to travel through time with the Timekeeper and his droid “9-eye”. The second attraction added was the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.Mars<ref>http://wedwayradio.squarespacewaltdatedworld.com/wwr/2013/7/22/tomorrowland-94-show-notes-for-season-5-episode-11id88.htmlhtm</ref> . The new attraction was If You Had Wings also went through a “theaterseries of sponsor and name changes-in-the-round” attraction where guests were placed in the dark along with an escaped alien. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was much darker in its tone then most Disney RidesBecoming If You Could Fly, and a sign outside the building stated that it was not intended for children under the age of 12. Also changing in 1994 were the names of a lot of popular Tomorrowland attractions. The Grand Prix Raceway was renamed, the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Star Jets was renamed Astro OrbiterDelta Dreamflight, and the WEDway People Mover was renamed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. The “new” Tomorrowland, was billed Take Flight as “the future that never was”it changed sponsors from Eastern Airlines to Delta Airlines, and was inspired by the visions of H.G. Wells and Jules Vernebefore finally becoming sponsorless. <ref>http://wedwayradio.squarespacewaltdatedworld.com/wwr/2013/7/22/tomorrowland-94-show-notes-for-season-5-episode-11id97.htmlhtm</ref>

Further changes came to In 1994 Tomorrowland beginning in 1998 when Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin replaced Disney's Take Flight (formally If You Had Wings). The new attraction allowed guests was completely “re-imagined” and changed to go on resemble an adventure to defend intergalactic metropolis. Taking inspiration from the universe sci-fi pulp fiction of Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, as well as the Discoveryland concept created for Disneyland Paris, the color scheme of Tomorrowland was changed from its classic blue and white, to a more metallic darker looking land. In conjunction with the evil Emperor Zurgretheming, two new attractions were added. To do The first was the Timekeeper. Housed in the Tomorrowland Metropolis Science Center, thisnew film housed in the Circle-Vision 360 Theater, invited guests would collect points by shooting orange targets to travel through time with their “laser cannon”the Timekeeper and his droid “9-Eye”. Another major new The second attraction opened in 2004 when Stitch's Great Escape! replaced added was the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, which was housed in the ride Interplanetary Convention Center.<ref>http://wedwayradio.squarespace.com/wwr/2013/7/22/tomorrowland-94-show-notes-for-season-5-episode-11.html</ref> The new attraction was also a “theater-in-the-round” type attraction. Unlike where guests were placed in the dark along with an escaped alien. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter however, Stitch was lighter much darker in its tone then most Disney Rides, and more kid friendlya sign outside the building stated that it was not intended for children under the age of 12. Also changing in 1994 were the names of a lot of popular Tomorrowland attractions. The Grand Prix Raceway was renamed the “Tomorrowland Indy Speedway”, Star Jets was renamed “Astro Orbiter”, and the WEDway People Mover was renamed the “Tomorrowland Transit Authority”. The “new” Tomorrowland, was billed as “the future that never was”. <ref>http://passport2dreamswedwayradio.blogspotsquarespace.com/2014wwr/112013/stitchs7/22/tomorrowland-great94-escapeshow-tennotes-yearsfor-season-5-episode-11.html</ref>

Further changes came to Tomorrowland beginning in 1998 when Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin replaced Disney's Take Flight (formally If You Had Wings). The final new attraction allowed guests to go on an adventure to defend the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. To do this, guests collect points by shooting orange targets with their “laser cannon”. Another new attraction opened in 2004 when Stitch's Great Escape! replaced the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, the ride was a “theater-in-the-round” type attraction like its predecessor. Unlike the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter however, Stitch was lighter in tone and more kid friendly. <ref>http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2014/11/stitchs-great-escape-ten-years.html</ref> The next major change to Tomorrowland came in 2007 with the opening of the Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor. The new attraction, based on the Disney-Pixar movie Monsters, Inc replaced the Timekeeper. This change ended a streak of Circle Vision 360 attractions being housed in that location, since the park opened. Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor is an interactive show which utilizes the “digital puppetry” technology that allows the characters on the screen to interact with the audience.<ref>http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/tom-laugh.htm</ref>