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The focal point of Adventureland was The Sunshine Pavilion sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers from 1971 until 1986. The pavilion itself was made up of a Balinese pagoda (which marked the entrance of the Tropical Serenade) and the [[Sunshine Tree Terrace]], home of both the Citrus Swirl and the Florida Orange Grower's mascot the Orange Bird. Just outside of the Sunshine Tree Terrace, from 1971 until 200 guests could find the Sunshine Tree that gave the snack bar its namesake <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm </ref>.
This theme of Adventureland was quickly expanded on when an expansion of Adventureland named "Caribbean Plaza" was built to house the popular dark ride [[Pirates of the Caribbean]], shortly followed by the House of Treasure shop, the Plaza del sol Caribe and the Caribbean Aracade (which operated until 1980) <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ca.htm </ref> <ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2006/08/caribbean-plaza-romance-of-tropics.html </ref>. Although Disney had initially not planned on building Pirates of the Caribbean, guest demand necessitated the quick construction of a copy of the popular Disneyland attraction <ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/274.aspx </ref>. Pirates of the Caribbean eventually opened to guests December 15, 1973 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. Besides adding an immensely popular attraction to the land, Caribbean Plaza also gave Adventureland island aesthetics that it did not previously have. Also of note, is the fact that prior to the construction of Caribbean plaza Adventureland and [[Frontierland]] did not connect. By extending Adventureland back towards Frontierland, Caribbean plaza allowed guests to travel between the two lands <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/9576/Visiting_the_Magic_Kingdom_in_1971 </ref>. [[Image:AdventurelandMain2.jpg|thumb|400px|The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland]]
The next change came to Adventureland on September 1, 1997 when the Tropical Serenade closed for an extensive refurbishment <ref> http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id47.htm </ref>. The attraction later reopened on April 5, 1998 as The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). This updated show was similar to the Tropical Serenade, however the premise was changed so that Iago (from Aladdin) and Zazu (from The Lion King) had taken over as owners of the classic musical revue <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/newmanagement.html </ref>.
==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.
[[Image:AdventurelandTreehouse.jpg|thumb|350px|The Swiss Family Treehouse looms large over Adventureland]]
'''[[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room]]'''- In this musical revue guests are entertained inside the Enchanted Tiki Room, where birds, flowers and tikis put on an unforgettable show.
[[Image:AdventurelandMain2.jpg|thumb|400px|The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland]]
'''[[The Magic Carpets of Aladdin]]'''- This ride based on the Disney movie Aladdin, allows guest to board a magic carpet and fly high above Advetureland.
'''[[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.
[[Image:AdventurelandTreehouse.jpg|thumb|350px|The Swiss Family Treehouse looms large over Adventureland]]
'''[[Jungle Skipper Canteen]]'''- Located near the entrance to Adventureland, the Jungle Skipper Canteen will be a Jungle Cruise themed table service restaurant. The dining establishment is expected to open in late 2015. Note: The official name of the restaurant is the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen.