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When Fantasyland was originally being designed for Walt Disney World, Imagineers initially decided that they did not want to simply make a recreation of Disneyland’s dark rides. Instead , they wanted to replace the Disneyland dark rides ([[Snow White’s White's Adventures]], [[Peter Pan’s Pan's Flight]], and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride) with new attractions based on different movies <ref name= "Hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2013/10/28/the-headless-horseman-heads-on-out-expanding-his-turf-beyond-walt-disney-world-for-the-2013-halloween-season.aspx </ref>. To do this, Imagineers came up with three new proposals for attractions- one based on Sleeping Beauty, one based on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and one based on Marry Poppins <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mtwr.htm </ref>. Due to the additional cost involved and guest expectations it was eventually decided to recreate the Disneyland dark rides in the Magic Kingdom. According to Jim Hill, when Roy O. Disney about the plans for the new attractions he said:

Fantasyland opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Unlike the other lands of the Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland took its inspiration from the Disney movies themselves. The opening day attractions for in Fantasyland were: [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], the [[Mad Tea Party]], [[Snow White’s White's Adventures]], Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, [[Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel]], the Mickey Mouse Revue, [["it's a small world"]] and the Skyway to Tomorrowland <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. Within the next month, [[Peter Pan's Flight]] and the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage would also open <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>, giving Fantasyland an astounding ten attractions by late 1971 <ref> http://inacents.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Map.jpg </ref>. Unlike Disneyland’s Fantasyland, which had more of a whimsical theme, the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland took a lot of inspiration from the European villages where many of the Disney stories were originally written <Ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/magic_kingdom/fantasyland/ </ref>.[[Image:Fantasyland.jpg|thumb|400px|A look down one of Fantasyland's walkways. Photo by Harshlight]]Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when the Mickey Mouse Revue was closed and eventually moved to the new Tokyo Disneyland <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mmr.htm </ref>. The Fantasyland Theater which had housed the revue remained unused until 1987 when the attraction, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was a 3D show which allowed guests to see “the world through the eyes of a child”. The film had previously been shown in [[Epcot]], Disneyland, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to The Magic Kingdom <Ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/magic-journeys-film/ </ref>.

Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when In the Mickey Mouse Revue early 1990s, Fantasyland underwent a series of changes. In 1993, Magic Journeys was closed and eventually moved to replaced with The Legend of the Lion King. The new Tokyo Disneyland attraction used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney's The Lion King <ref> https://www.waltdatedworld.com/id181.htm</ref>. Further change came to the land in 1994, when the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closed<refname= "leagues"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mmr20K.htm </ref>. The Fantasyland Theater which had housed Although the revue remained unused until 1987 when exact reason for the attraction's closure remains unclear, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys 20,000 Leagues was a 3D show which allowed guests not closed due to see “the world through the eyes lack of popularity. Instead it may have been closed because the ride was not handicap accessible, broke down frequently, had a child”small max capacity, and cost a lot to maintain. The film After the ride had previously been shown closed, the lagoon which housed the attraction remained empty until 2001 <ref name= "leagues"/>. Also in Epcot1994, Disneyland[[Snow White's Adventures]] was redesigned so that the attraction's plot more closely followed the film. At this time, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way Snow White herself was also added to The Magic Kingdom the attraction<Refname= "snow"> httpshttp://d23www.comomniluxe.net/a-to-z/magic-journeys-filmwyw/ swa.htm </ref>. When Snow White's Adventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures (a name that had been used on and off during the 1980s). The reason for the name change was that the attraction had often scared younger children and the Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary <ref name= "snow"/>.

In the early 1990sAnother opening day attraction closed in 1998, Fantasyland underwent a series of changeswhen Mr. In 1993, Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with The Legend of the Lion King. The new attraction used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the story of DisneyToad's The Lion King Wild Ride was removed <refRef name= "toad"> http://waltdatedworldallears.bravepages.comnet/id181tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. Further change came to Disney thought that a more well-known character would be better suited for the land in 1994, when large building that housed the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closedattraction <ref name= "leagues"> http://www.omniluxeallears.net/wywtp/20Kmk/toad.htm </ref>. Although the exact reason for The ride was still popular however, and when news of the attractions closure remains unclearspread, 20,000 Leagues a “Save Toad” campaign was not closed due to lack of popularitystarted <ref> https://www. Instead it may have been closed because the ride was not handicap accessible, broke down frequently, had a small max capacity and cost a lot to maintainmath. After miami.edu/~jam/toad/ </ref>. Despite the ride had campaign Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed the lagoon which housed the attraction remained empty until 2001 on September 7, 1998 <ref name= "leaguestoad"/>. The attraction was replaced by [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]], which opened in 1999. Also in 19941999, Snow White's Adventures was redesigned to be more like the film it Skyway to Tomorrowland was based on closed <Ref name= "snow"ref> http://www.omniluxeyesterland.netcom/wyw/swaskywaymk.htm html </ref>. When Snow White's Adventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures. The reason for closure of the name change attraction came after a Disney World employee was that killed while cleaning a platform on the attraction , although Disney said that the accidental death had often scared younger children and nothing to do with the Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary ride closing <ref name= "snow"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/09/magic_kingdom_skyway_1.html </ref>, the Skyway would never open again.

Another opening day attraction closed in 1998, when Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was removed <Ref name= "toad"> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. Disney thought that a more known character would be better suited for the large building that housed the attraction <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. The ride was still popular however, and when news of the attractions closure spread, a “Save Toad” campaign was started <ref> https://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/toad/ </ref>. Despite the campaign Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed on September 7, 1998 <ref name= "toad"/>. The attraction was replaced by [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]], which opened in 1999. Also in 1999, the Skyway to Tomorrowland was closed <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/skywaymk.html </ref>. The closure of the attraction came after a Disney World employee was killed while cleaning a platform on the attraction. Although Disney said that the accidental death had nothing to do with the ride closing <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/09/magic_kingdom_skyway_1.html </ref>, the Skyway would never open again. The former location of the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage finally began to change in 2001. A new attraction, Ariel's Grotto (a little Mermaid meet and greet) opened in the 20,000 Leagues queue area <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/ariels-grotto </ref>. Then, in 2002 the Fantasyland Theater was once again changed. The Legend of the Lion King was closed and removed from the theater <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fan-lionking.htm </ref>, thus paving the way for a new attraction to open. The new attraction that was designed for the Fantasyland Theater, was a 3D show named [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]. The film features Donald Duck traveling through many famous Disney movies looking for Mickey’s “Sorcerers Hat” (which he of course used without permission). Songs and characters from classic Disney movies also appeared in the show, including characters from: Beauty and the Beast, Fantasia, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Aladdin. Also getting a new attraction was the former 20,000 League Lagoon, which was transformed in 2005 into Pooh's Playful Spot <ref name= "playful"> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/poohs-playful-spot </ref>. The new attraction was an outdoor play area for children which eventually closed in 2010 <ref name= "playful"/>. Also in 2010, another minor change came when Cinderella’s Golden Carousel was renamed the Prince Charming Regal Carousel, although the ride remained the same <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/carrousel-name-change-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>.

[[Image:DwarfsOutsideBeastsCastle.jpg|thumb|250px400px|The Seven Dwarfs outside of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction. The attraction Beast's Castle was a part of the New added to Fantasyland expansionin 2012.Photo by Harshlight]]

In August of 2010, Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs confirmed that Disney was revising their plans for the Fantasyland expansion. Although much of the expansion was originally geared towards girls, Staggs said that Disney was looking for ways to broaden its appeal. In January 2011, Disney announced that the expansion would now include a Storybook Circus area, which along with the aforementioned Dumbo attraction, would also include a re-themed Barnstormer, Pete's Silly Sideshow and Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station <ref name= "parks"> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/update-on-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. Disney also announced that the princess meet and greets would be combined into one attraction known as [[Princess Fairytale Hall]] <ref>http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/08/new-fantasyland-evolution-walt-disney-world-modifies-concepts-artwork-while-magic-kingdom-expansion-takes-shape/ </ref>. The new meet and greet location would replace [[Snow White's Scary Adventures]], which closed on May 31, 2012 <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/snow-whites-scary-adventures-will-become-part-of-magic-kingdom-park-history-may-31/ </ref>. Finally, in January 2011 Disney announced that they would be creating a new attraction for the Fantasyland Expansion called the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] <ref name= "parksblogparks"/>.

On December 6, 2012, the rest of the Fantasyland Expansion (besides the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]) opened to the public <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/08/new-fantasyland-grand-opening-set-for-december-6-at-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. New Fantasyland features the attractions: [[Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]], [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]], and [[Ariel's Grotto]], as well as Gaston's Tavern and The Be Our Guest restaurant (which is located inside the newly constructed Beast’s Castle). Finally, on May 28, 2014 the final piece of the Fantasyland Expansion, the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] officially opened to the public <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/05/seven-dwarfs-mine-train-officially-opens/ </ref>. Although not a part of "New Fantasyland", on March 12, 2013 a new Tangled section of Fantasyland opened between [[it's a small world]] and the [[Haunted Mansion]] <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/kristin-ford/2013/03/post_1.html </ref>. This new area houses bathrooms, charging stations and places to sit, including an area with a tranquil waterfall. The elaborate bathrooms sit below the tower that Rapunzel is trapped inside at the beginning of Tangled.

[[Image:MrToadWildRide.jpg|thumb|350px| Mr. Toad's Wild Ride operated in Fantasyland from 1971 until 1998]]'''[[Pooh's Playful Spot]]'''- Pooh's Playful Spot was an outdoor playground for little kids. Based on the popular Winnie the Pooh cartoons and movies, this attraction opened in 2005 and closed in 2010.

'''[[Snow White's Scary Adventures]]'''- Snow White’s Scary Adventures was a dark ride based on the 1941 Disney movie Snow White. The attraction allowed guests to ride along through the story of Snow White. Snow White’s Scary Adventures opened with the park in 1971 and closed in May 31, 2012.

'''[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]]'''- This dark ride was based on the 1955 Disney movie the Wind and the Willows. On this attraction guests road along with Mr. Toad on a crazy, jerky ride through London. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride opened with the park in 1971 and closed September 8, 1998.

'''Magic JourneysMickey Mouse Revue'''- Magic Journeys was a 3D show located Located in the Fantasyland Theater. The , this Audio Animatronic show showed guests the world through the view featured dozens of a childDisney characters as they performed classic songs. The attraction Mickey Mouse Revue opened December 1, 1987 with the park in 1971 and closed December 1, 1993in September 1980.

'''Magic Journeys'''- Magic Journeys was a 3D show located in the Fantasyland Theater. The film showed guests the world through the eyes of a child. The attraction opened December 1, 1987 and closed December 1, 1993. '''The Legend of the Lion King'''- The Legend of the Lion King was a musical show that opened on June 158, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. The show was housed in the Fantasyland Theater. The show used puppetry, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney's 1992 movie The Lion King.

'''[[Cinderella's Royal Table]]'''- A sit down table service restaurant located within Cinderella Castle. For Breakfast breakfast guests can attend the "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", with Cinderella and other Disney Princess charactersPrincesses. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner featuring , which features the Fairy Godmother to who helps celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.

'''[[Prince Eric's Village Market]]'''- Located across from Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid, this snack location sells fresh fruits, vegetables, and lemonade.

* "La Fontaine de Cendrillon" (or Fountain of Cinderella),is a bronze statue of Cinderella located can be found in the center of Fantasyland. This fountain is known as "Rags to Riches" because if you guests stand (actually, you may have to or kneel) in front of Cinderella and look at the painted mural behind it on the castle wall, a painted image of a crown appears to be sitting on top of the princess' head. Although an adult may have to get low to see it, this was designed intentionally so that when children look at the fountain, they can clearly see the crowned princess.

* The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], [[it's a small world]], [[Snow White's Adventures]], The the [[Mad Tea Party]], Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and [[Cinderella's Golden Carousel]].

* The Sword in the Stone Ceremony used to take place several times daily in the area behind Cinderella Castle and each day in front of Cinderella's Golden Carousel. Presided over by Merlin the Magician, a child was chosen from the audience to remove Excalibur, (the magical sword ) from the stone. He or she was then appointed "temporary ruler of the realm”.

* The Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland can trace it's its roots back to Walt Disney himself. Walt loved circuses, and there were different plans for a circus in Disneyland, dating all the way back to the 1950s.

* New Fantasyland is home to a new DVC stand. The stand is housed inside a small kiosk called H. Goff Cartography. The name of the DVC stand is a reference to Imagineer Harper Goff <ref name==References=="gazzete"> http://www.mainstgazette.com/2015/07/maps-globes.html </ref>.

http://www* Atop the kiosk is a weather vain which features the squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.20kride.comThe squid is a reference to the fact that 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was once located where the DVC kiosk stands today <ref name= "gazzete"/history.html>

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