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'''[[Sunshine Tree Terrace]]-'''  Located directly across from the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Sunshine Tree Terrace serves citrus specialties and slushies. The popular Citrus Swirl can be purchased here.  
 
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'''[[Aloha Isle]]-'''Located outside of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, Aloha Isle sells ice cream and other snacks. Aloha Isle is one of the only places in the Magic Kingdom guests get Dole Whip soft serve ice cream.
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'''[[Aloha Isle]]- '''Located outside of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, Aloha Isle sells ice cream and other snacks. Aloha Isle is one of the only places in the Magic Kingdom guests get Dole Whip soft serve ice cream.
  
 
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Adventureland is a land inside the Magic Kingdom.

Adventureland
AdventurelandSign.jpg
The Entrance to Adventureland
Magic Kingdom
Theme Exotic Lands
Opening date October 1, 1971
Number of Attractions Six

History

Adventureland opened in 1971 with three attractions, the Tropical Serenade, the Jungle Cruise and the Swiss Family Treehouse. The original theme of the land focused on the 1950's view of exotic adventure. Lush vegetation, tribal music and Pacific architecture gave the land a “jungle like” feel. This theme was expanded on quickly however, when in 1973 Caribbean Plaza was built, housing the popular dark ride Pirates of the Caribbean. Caribbean Plaza expanded on the theme of Adventureland, and gave the land more of an island feel then a jungle one. The next change came to Adventureland in 1991 When the Tropical Serenade was replaced by The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). The new attraction was similar to the Tropical Serenade but it featured a new plot with Iago (from Aladdin) and Zazu (from the Lion King) taking over as owners of the Tiki Room. The addition of the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New management) was followed by another major Adventureland expansion in 2001. Taking inspiration from the Disney movie Aladdin, Arabian Village was added to the land. This new section featured the ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and two new shops, Agrabah Bazaar and Zanzibar Trading Company. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is similar to the popular Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction in Fantasyland, in that guests can “fly” on the carpets. The Aladdin attraction also gives riders the option to choose how high or low they fly. Besides just giving Adventureland a new attraction, the Arabian Village expansion also once again changed the theme of Adventureland, adding desert oasis to the land’s motif. The most recent change came to Adventureland in 2011 when the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) was replaced by Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. The show was changed back to a slightly edited version of the original Disneyland Tropical Serenade. After the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, pirates have been featured prominently in Adventureland. An example of this, Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial allows guests to be trained as pirates by Captain Jack himself. On January 23 2013, Disney announced that a new interactive game, titled- A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas would soon be making its debut in Adventureland. The new game is based on the Pirate of the Caribbean film series, and features prominent characters such as Jack Sparrow and Captain Hector Barbossa.

Attractions

Jungle Cruise- The Jungle Cruise takes guest aboard tramp steamers as they travel along some of the world’s most famous rivers. The ride is narrated by a humorous cast member.

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room- Themed to be a Polynesian musical revue, guests are entertained by Audio Animatronic birds in this classic Disney attraction.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin- This ride allows guest to board a magic carpet, and “fly” around a giant, genie bottle. Occasionally, a camel which is facing the ride will “spit' water at the riders.

Pirates of the Caribbean- This classic Disney attraction allows guests to sail along with pirates as they invade the Spanish Port Royal. This ride inspired the Pirates of the Caribbean film series which in turn inspired the Imagineers to put Captain Jack Sparrow, Blackbeard, and Captain Barbosa in the ride.

Caribbean Plaza, home of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction

Swiss Family Treehouse- Based on the Disney movie Swiss Family Robinson, this walkthrough attraction lets guests see what Robinson's lived like.

A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas - In this interactive game, guess use a pirate map and magic talisman to help them complete five different pirate raids throughout Adventureland. Based on the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, this game features characters including Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa.

Past Attractions

The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)- This musical revue was a re-themed version of the Tropical Serenade. The Ride featured popular Disney characters Iago (from Disney's Aladdin) and Zazu from (from Disney's The Lion King). The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) opened on September 1, 1997 and closed January 2011.

Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats- For five dollars guests could steer miniature boats around a small pond.

Tropical Serenade- The first “Tiki Room” show in the Magic Kingdom. Tropical Serenade ran from opening day 1971 until September 1, 1997. It was then re-themed and it reopened as the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is a slightly edited version of the original Tropical Serenade.

Restaurants

Tortuga Tavern- Located across the way from, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tortuga Tavern offers counter service dining and specializes in Mexican cuisine. The restaurant was formally known as El Pirata Y el Perico.

Sunshine Tree Terrace- Located directly across from the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Sunshine Tree Terrace serves citrus specialties and slushies. The popular Citrus Swirl can be purchased here.

Aloha Isle- Located outside of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, Aloha Isle sells ice cream and other snacks. Aloha Isle is one of the only places in the Magic Kingdom guests get Dole Whip soft serve ice cream.

Shopping

Bwana Bob's- Located right by the entrance to Adventureland towards Main Street USA, Bwana Bob’s sells Adventureland plush and toys.

Zanzibar Trading Company- Located in Arabian Village, this shop sells Aladdin themed clothing and toys.

Agrabah Bazaar- Located in Arabian Village, Agrabah Bazaar sells Arabian themed toys, clothes and gifts.

Pirates Bazaar- Located next to Pirates of the Caribbean this store sells pirates related clothing, toys and gifts.

The Crow's Nest- Located just past Pirates of the Caribbean, towards central Adventureland, the Crow's Nest sells film, cameras, batteries and photo albums.

Former Shopping

Island Supply- Located in central Adventureland, Island Supply sold island clothing and apparel.

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • The opening day Adventureland attractions were the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Tropical Serenade and Jungle Cruise.
  • Imagineer Morgan "Bill" Evans was primarily in charge of the landscape design of Adventureland
  • Bwana Bob's was originally called the Adventureland Kiosk, but was renamed as a tribute to comedian Bob Hope, who had appeared in the Disney film “Call me Bwana” and also dedicated Disney's Contemporary Resort.

References

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventureland

http://www.wdwradio.com

http://www.guide-to-disney.com/magic-kingdom/adventureland/agrabah-bazaar.php