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Located at the exit of Cinderella's Castle, Fantasyland takes its inspiration from remained largely unchanged until 1980 when the Disney movies themselves, allowing guests to “ride through” different Disney movies. Dumbo, Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Winnie the Pooh all have rides based on there movies, located in Fantasyland. In total, Fantasyland is home to 10 major attractions, and two character greeting areas. Also in Fantasyland is the opening day attraction, it's a Small world, which is a favorite by many of Disney's younger visitors. Fantasyland is also home to a wide variety of restaurants and food stands including Cinderella's Royal Table, which is actually located inside Cinderella's Castle itself. Fantasyland has gone through a lot of changes in it's history. Fantasyland Opening with the original attractions Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It's a Small World, Snow Whites Adventure, The Mad Tea Party, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue was closed and Cinderella's Golden Carousel. The Mickey Mouse Revue was eventually moved to the new Tokyo Disneyland, and closed in 1980. It was eventually replaced by Magic Journeys. The Fantasyland then Theater which had housed the revue remained largely unchanged closed until 1993, 1987 when the 3D attraction Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with a 3D show which showed guests “the world through the Legend of the Lion King. 1994 brought the first eyes of a series of controversial changes to the parkchild”. On October 14The film had previously been shown in Epcot, 1994 20Disneyland,000 Leagues Under the Sea was closed. Although it was not made clear whether the ride would reopen, it never did and was eventually replaced by Pooh's Playful spot. 1998 brought another change when Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, a popular fan favorite ride was closed down Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to be replaced with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Although the closure was met with much backlash and protests, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was closed on September 7, 1998. In September 2009, it was announced at the D23 Expo that Fantasyland would be expanded to include Walt Disney Princess and Disney Faire characters, along with a new circus themed Dumbo area. The expansion will include the construction of four new attractions, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Adventure, Cinderella's Chateau, The Beast's Castle, and Sleeping Beauty's CottageWorld. ==Attractions==

The 1990's brought a series of changes to Fantasyland. In 1993 Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with The Legend of the Lion King. The new attraction was based on Disney's the Lion King and used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the story of the Lion King. Further change came to Fantasyland in 1994 when the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closed. 20,000 leagues was not closed due to lack of popularity, but because the ride was not handicap accessible, broke down frequently, had limited capacity and cost a lot to maintain. After the ride had closed the lagoon remained empty until 2004 when the lagoon was finally renovated. Also in 1994, Snow White'Ariels Adventure was redesigned to be more like the Disneyland version of the attraction. When Snow White's GrottoAdventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures. The reason for the name change was that the attraction had often scared younger children and the  Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary. Another opening day attraction closed in 1998 when Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was removed. Disney thought that a more known character would be better suited for the large building that Mr. Toad' Come Visit Ariels Wild Ride was housed in. The ride was still popular however, and when news of the attractions closure spread a “Save Toad” campaign was started. Despite the campaign Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed on September 7, 1998. The attraction was replaced by the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, at this fun watery park! which opened in 1999. In 1999 the Skyway to Tommorowland was also closed 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 rides closing 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 when Ariel'''Cinderella Castle'''- s Grotto (a little Mermaid meet and greet) opened. In 2002 the Fantasyland Theater was once again changing. The Icon Legend of the Magic Kingdom Lion King was closed and removed from the home theater. This paved the way for a new 3D show to open, Mickey's PhilharMagic. The new show featured Donald Duck traveling through many famous Disney movies looking for the “sorcerers hat” (Which he of Cinderella! course used without permission). Songs and characters from classic Disney movies also appeared in the show. Included were, 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. The new attraction was a outdoor play area for children and closed In 2010. Another minor change came in 2010 when Cinderella’s Golden Carousel was renamed the Prince Charming Regal Carousel.

In 2009, it was announced that Mickey'''Dumbo s Toontown Fair would be closing and Fantasyland would be expanding into the Flying Elephant'''- Soar through previous Toontown location. The expansion is expected to double the clouds with Dumbo on this kid friendly rideprevious the size of Fantasyland. Inspired by Part of the movie expansion will be called Storybook Circus which will begin open in early 2012. This section of Fantasyland will be themed like a circus and will include new attractions such as Casey Jr. and the same nameGreat Goofini Coaster. Casey Jr. is expected to be a water play area for kids featuring Case Jr. from the 1941 Disney movie Dumbo . The Great Goofini Coaster, is one a re-temed version of the most popular attractions Goofy's Barnstormer which was previously located in all Mickey's Toontown Fair. Storybook Circus is also expected to house two Dumbo the Elephant rides (with the old ride moving from its current location) and the Fantasyland Train Station. In 2013 it is expected that Storybook Circus will be completed with the addition of Walt Disney World! Pete's Silly Sideshow.

'''"It's The other part of the “new” Fantasyland is set to house a Small World"'''variety of attractions based on Disney movies. The first addition should be Under the Sea- The classic ride with Voyage of the classic songLittle Mermaid which is set to open in late 2012. Take a cruise with kids from around This new attraction is based on the Disney Movie the world, on Little Mermaid and will be a boat dark ride set to the song, "ittype attraction. Ariel's a small world". Along Grotto is also expected to re-open in the way you will see differnent culutres, and learn how we all have a lot in commonFantasyland expansion at some point.

Also expected to open in late 2012 is Beauty and the Beast Village (featuring the new Beast'''Mad Tea Party'''s Castle) a Belle meet- Spin along in tea cups, with and-greet and the Be Our Guest restaurant. This entire part of the expansion will be based on the Mad Hatter popular Disney movie Beauty and the March Hare as you celebrate your unbirthdayBeast. Based The final part of the expansion is expected to open in late 2013 with The Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster. This roller coaster will be based on the 1951 animated filmDisney Movie Snow White. In conjunction with the Fantasyland expansion and the creation of the Mine Coaster, Alice Snow White's Scary Adventure is expected to close in Wonderland, this ride can cause motion sickness2012.

==Attractions=='''Cinderella Castle'''- The Icon of the Magic Kingdom and the home of Cinderella!'''Cinderella's Golden Carrousel'''- Ride along to classic Disney tunes on this 90 seat Carrousel. Originally built in 1917, the Carrousel is the oldest ride on Disney property.'''Dumbo the Flying Elephant'''- Soar through the clouds with Dumbo on this kid friendly ride. Inspired by the movie of the same name. Dumbo is one of the most popular attractions in all of Walt Disney World!'''"It's a Small World"'''- Allows guests to take a cruise with kids from around the world. Guest board boats and visit many different cultures all while listening to classic Disney song, “it's a Small World”.'''Mad Tea Party'''- This ride allwos guests Spin along in tea cups as they celebrate their unbirthday. Based on the 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland and located near Tommorowland. This ride can cause motion sickness. '''Mickey's PhilharMagic'''- Join Mickey, Donald, AriielAriel, Aladdin and others in this 3D musical show. Sit back and relax as you are taken through a series of musical numbers from famous Disney movies. '''Peter Pan's Flight'''- You can fly, you can fly, you can fly! Join Peter Pan as you fly over London and into Neverland to fight the evil Captain Hook. Along the way you will meet Wendy, Tinkerbell and many others on this adventurous dark ride.'''The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh'''- Allows guests to taake a journey through the Hundred-Acre Woods with Pooh and Friends!

'''Peter Pan==Past Attractions==Pooh's Flight''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- You can flyWas a dark ride based on the 1941 Disney Ride along through the story of Snow White, based on the 1941 movie of the same name. On this dark ride you can flywill meet everyone, you can flyfrom Dopey to Prince Charming. And be sure to watch out for the Evil Queen! Join Peter Pan as you fly over London Mr. Toad's Wild Ride-Was a dark ride based on the 1955 Disney movie the Wind and into Neverland the Willows. In this attraction guests road along with Mr. Toad on a crazy, jerky ride. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride opened with the park in 1971 and closed September 8, 1998.20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage- Was am opening day attraction that allowed guests to fight submerge in the evil Pacific Ocean view the deep sea with Captain HookNemo and his crew. Along The attraction took up about ¼ of Fantasyland. 20,000 Leagues closed October 14, 1994. It was based on the way you will meet Wendythe 1952 live-action Disney movie. Skyway- The Skyway allowed guests to travel from Fantasyland to Tommorowland via gondola lift. The attraction opened with the park and closed on November 10, Tinkerbell 1999. Magic Journeys- Was a 3D show located in the Fantasyland Theater. The show showed guests the world through the view of a child. The attraction opened December 1, 1987 and many others closed December 1, 1993.Legened of the Lion King- Was a musical show that opened on this adventurous dark rideJune 15, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. The Legend of the Lion King 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.

'''The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohBeast's Castle'''-Take a jounrey through Visit the Hundred-Acre Woodscastle of the beats, as Pooh goes through many adventures for friends to visit Belle and honeyher friends! Based on the 1977 animated film the 1991 movie, this attraction is part of the same nameFantasyland expansion, and is set to open in 2012.

'''The Little Mermaid: Ariel's AdventureGrotto''' Part of the expansion of Fantasyland - A Little Mermaid meet-and set to open in 2012, this -greet and outdoor water play area. This attraction will give you an opportunity to visit Ariel closed in her own world! 2010 but is expected t1o be re-opened in 2012

'''Cinderella's ChateauUnder the Sea: The Voyage of the Little Mermaid''':- Part of Will be a dark ride which will take guests through the expansion story of Fantasyland and set the Little Mermaid. Expected to open in late 2012, this attraction will give you an opportunity to visit Cinderella, and see her world.

'''The Beast's CastleCasey Jr. Roundhouse'''- Visit the castle of the beats, to visit Belle and her friends! Based on the the 1991 movie, Will be an outdoor water area for young kids. Located in Storybook Circus this attraction is part of based on the Fantasyland expansion, and is set 1941 Disney movie Dumbo. Expected to open in early 2012.

'''Sleeping BeautyThe Great Goofini Coaster'''s Cottage- Visit Aurora at her home! Based on the 1959 movie Sleeping BeautyWill be a mild roller coaster located in Storybook Circus. This attraction is part The Great Goofini will be a re-theming of the Fantasyland expansion, and is set former Toontown attraction Goofy's Barnstormer. Expected to open in early 2012.

'''Pooh's Playful SpotThe Seven Dwarfs Mine Train'''- Have your little ones play around in this Hundred Acre Wood themed park! Based Will be a wooden roller coaster based on the Winnie 1937 Disney movie Snow White and the Pooh animated movies Seven Dwarfs. Expected to open in 2013.

==Past AttractionsDining== '''Mr. Toad's Wild Ride'''- This former dark ride opened with the park in 1971, and closed September 8, 1998. On this ride you could join Mr. Toad as he caused mischief and took you along for the ride. Mr. Toad's Wild ride was replaced with The Manny Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, but was still a guest favorite at the time.

'''20Cinderella's Royal Table'''-is a sit down restaurant located within Cinderella Castle. For Breakfast guests can attend "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast",000 Leagues Under with Cinderella and other Disney Princess characters. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner featuring the Sea: Submarine VoyageFairy Godmother to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.'''Pinocchio Village House'''- A counter service restaurant serving food including pizza and sandwiches. Located near “it's a Small World”. '''Friars Nook'''- Another opening day attractionA counter service restaurant which sells chicken nuggets, this ride was closed October 14hot dogs, 1994and beverages. On this ride, you submerged into Located by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pacific Ocean with Captain Nemo and his crewPooh.'''Storybook Treats'''- Serves ice cream, located next to get a taste of underwater lifethe Friars Nook.

'''SkywayCheshire Cafe'''- This opening day attraction closed on November 10, 1999Located near the Mad Tea Party. The skyway allowed guests to travel from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland via gondola liftCheshire Cafe sells frozen lemonade, ice coffee and snacks. Hosted by Minute Maid.

'''Mickey Mouse Revue'''- The Mickey Mouse Revue opened with the park ==Trivia== * "La Fontaine de Cendrillon" (or Fountain of Cinderella),is a bronze statue of Cinderella located in 1971the center of Fantasyland. This fountain is known as "Rags to Riches" because if you stand (actually, you may have to kneel) in front of Cinderella and closed September 14look at the painted mural behind it on the castle wall, 1980a painted image of a crown appears to be sitting on top of the princess' head. This show gave guests Although an opportunity adult may have to get low to see Audio Anamatrotic characters from Disney history perform classic Disney songs. The Fantasyland theatre which housed the Mickey Mouse Revue it, this was left empty until Magic Journeys opened in December 15designed intentionally so that when children look at the fountain, 1987they can clearly see the crowned princess.

* The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It's a Small World, Snow White''Magic Journeys'''- This show moved to the Magic Kingdom on December 1s Adventure, 1987 and closed December 1The Mad Tea Party, 1993Mr. Magic JourneyToad's was the first 3D show in Walt Disney WorldWild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and moved to the Magic Kingdom from EPCOT. The premise of the show was to see the world through the eyes of a child. Magic JourneyCinderella's was replaced by the Legend of the Lion King in 1994Golden Carousel.

'''Legened of the Lion King'''- Was a musical show that opened on June 15, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. The show included key scenes from the movie acted out b puppets. The show was closed in 2002 to make way for Mickey's Philarmagic.  '''Dining Cinderella's Royal Table'''-is located within Cinderella Castle and features the "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", with Cinderella and other Disney Princess characters. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner featuring the Fairy Godmother to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.  '''Pinocchio Village House'''- A counter service restaurant serving food including pizza and sandwiches  '''Mrs. Potts Cupboard'''- A snack restaurant famous for it's ice cream  '''Enchanted Groves'''- A small stand which sells lemonade slushes and juices.  '''The Village Fry Shoppe'''- A cart which sells Hot dogs and McDonald fries.  '''The Beast's Castle'''-  ''''Be Our Guest' Restaurant'''- Is a restaurant due to open in 2012 Gaston's Tavern-Is a restaurant due to open in 2012  ==Trivia==* "La Fontaine de Cendrillon" (or Fountain of Cinderella),is a bronze statue located in the central of Fantasyland is named after the fairy tale heroine who became popular in France in 1967, and served as the inspiration for Disney's 1950 animated classic, "Cinderella. This fountain is known as "Rags to Riches" because if you stand (actually, you may have to 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 Sword in the Stone Ceremony takes used to take place several times daily in the area behind Cinderella Castle and in front of Cinderella's Golden Carousel in Fantasyland. Presided over by Merlin the Magician, a child is was chosen from the audience to pulling Excalibur, the magical sword, Excalibur, from the stone. He or she is was then appointed "temporary ruler of the realm." *The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It's a Small World, Snow Whites Adventure, The Mad Tea Party, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and Cinderella's Golden Carousel. ==References== http://wdwradio.com/Fantasyland/Fantasyland-Trivia.htmlhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/orl-disney-world-new-fantasyland-pictures,0,844507.photogallery http://www.youtuberealm”.com/watch?v=08W5Os-Wnj0