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Frontier land Frontierland opened with the rest of the [[Magic Kingdom]] in on October 1, 1971. Originally The land is themed to represent a boom town in the American Old West. Located on the Magic Kingdom's Rivers of America, Frontierland originally consisted of four three attractions: The Frontierland the [[Frontier Shootin' ArcadeGallery]], [[Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes]], The Walt Disney World Railroad and The the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] <ref> http://inacents. The land was themed to look like a boom town in the American Old Westcom/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Map. Like jpg </ref>. These attractions were joined by the Frontierland Station on the [[Liberty SquareWalt Disney World Railroad]], Frontierland also sat on the Rivers of AmericaMay 1, where guests could board and row the Davy Crockett Canoes1972 <ref> http://touringplans. In 1973 com/magic-kingdom/attractions/opening-dates# </ref>.[[Tom Sawyer IslandImage:FrontierlandBuildings.jpg|400px|thumb| A few of the buildings found in Frontierland]] opened Although it seemed sparse on the Rivers of Americaopening day, Disney had big plans for Frontierland. Based on the Mark Twain novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”Chief among these, the island is an “outdoor playground” where was a plan to build Marc Davis' Western River Expedition. This large expansion of Frontierland would have consisted of numerous attractions for guests could explore cavesincluding: a Pueblo Village, cross wobbly bridgeshiking trails, and even follow rugged jungle trailsa "runaway mine train" attraction. To get Most importantly however, there was also to be a boat ride through the island guests were able to climb aboard large wooden rafts in FrontierlandOld West attraction, and set sail across that was designed to top the immensely popular [[Pirates of the Caribbean]]<ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2000/12/31/why-quot-western-river-quot-went-south-part-3.aspx </ref>.

Although Marc Davis' Western River Expedition never became a reality for numerous reasons (see [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]), on May 20, 1973 [[Tom Sawyer Island]] opened on the Rivers of America <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/may20.html </ref>. Based on the Mark Twain novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, the island is an “outdoor playground” where guests can explore caves, cross wobbly bridges, and even follow rugged jungle trails. To get to the island, guests climb aboard large wooden rafts in Frontierland and set sail across the river.  Following the opening of Tom Sawyer Island, Frontierland remained mostly unchanged until November 15, 1980 when [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was built]] opened. The new roller coaster, gave Frontierland took its first thrill rideinspiration from the runaway mine car attraction that was to be a part of the Western River Expedition. Created by Imagineer Tony Baxter, Thunder Mountain allows guests to board a runaway train which speeds past scenes set in an old west mining townalso occupied the space near the back of Frontierland that was originally earmarked for the Western River Expedition expansion <Ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/276.aspx </ref>.  Following the construction of Big Thunder MountainRailroad, no major changes occurred again Frontierland remained essentially the same until 1993 when Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes closed. In 1994 however the landscape of Frontierland Train Station was once again changed. Chick-A-Pin Hill was builtclosed in 1990, housing a new and moved in order to make room for Disney's newest thrill ride, - [[Splash Mountain]] <ref> http://www. The back story for the hill stated that the dam had broken creating a five story waterfallomniluxe.net/wyw/frlrs1.htm </ref>. Based on the 1946 Disney movie Movie "Song of the South", on Splash Mountain follows guests follow the adventures of the movies main character, Brer Rabbit as he is chased and eventually captured by Brer Fox and Brer Bear. The climax of the attraction ends with guest plunging comes when guests plummet 52.5 feet down Chick-A-Pin-Hill and into the Briar Patchbriar patch. Both Besides once again changing Frontierland's layout, Splash Mountain also expanded the land's theme <ref name="jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/06/splash_mountain_part_one_1.html </ref>. Unlike Big Thunder Mountain and the rest of Frontierland, Splash Mountain proved was set in the American South. In order to be extremely popular, help bridge the thematic gap between Splash and their additions made Thunder Mountain, Imagineers used the newly relocated Frontierland Railroad Station (which reopened in 1991) to serve as transition between the two <ref name= "jack"/>. Finally, on July 17, 1992 Splash opened to guests, although it was officially dedicated on October 2<ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_splash.htm </ref>.  In 1994 one of Frontierland's original attractions, the most popular lands in the Magic KingdomDavy Crockett's Explorer Canoes closed to guests <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/dcec.htm </ref>.

[[Image:FrontierlandThunderSplash.jpg|400px|thumb| Splash Mountain (left) and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (left) in Frontierland. Photo by Jennifer Lynn and Allsa Conte.]]'''[[Splash Mountain]]'''- A water flume ride located on Chick-A-Pin Hill. Splash Mountain takes guests on an adventure along with Brer Rabbit , ending in a 52.5 foot drop into the Briar Patch. Splash Mountain is based on the 1946 Disney movie "Song of the South".

'''[[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]'''- Is A runaway-train themed wooden roller coaster. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes guests on a high speed trip through the gold mining, Old West town of Tumbleweed.

'''[[The Country Bear Jamboree]]'''- This Audio Animatronic show lets guests join the a talented cast of 18 musically-inclined bears as they perform continuous 12-minute shows. The Country Bear Jamboree features “plenty of great music, broad humor and a few unexpected surprises”.

'''[[Tom Sawyer Island]]'''- An island located on the Rivers of America. On Tom Sawyer Island guests can explore the caves, tunnels and forts, where Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn hang out. Based on the 1876 book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain.

'''[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''- Take a A steam powered train that goes around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], Frontierland, and [[Fantasyland]].

'''[[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]]'''- An old fashion shooting gallery, complete with info-red infared rifles.[[Image:Frontierlandsigntwo.jpg|300px|thumb|A Frontierland sign giving directions to, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Adventureland===Past Attractions==='''Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes'''- On this attraction, guests could board small canoes and Liberty Squarepaddle around the Rivers of America. The Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes operated from 1971 until 1994 <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/dcec.]]htm </ref>

[[Image:Bills.jpg|400px|thumb| Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Frontierland. Photo by Michael Grey.]]'''[[Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe]]'''- Themed like an old west Old West inn, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café is a counter service restaurant specializing in hamburgersMexican food.

'''[[Golden Oak Outpost]]'''- A small counter service restaurant located between [[Adventureland]] and Frontierland. The , the Outpost specializes in chicken edibles.

'''The Diamond Horseshoe'''- A Western-themed restaurant which serves sandwiches and salads for lunch, and an all you can eat buffet for dinner. This restaurant is open seasonally and located in between the [[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]] and the [[Liberty Tree Tavern]].

'''Big Al's'''- Located across from the Country Bear Jamboree. , Big Al's sells Old West themed merchandise.

'''Frontierland Trading Post'''- Located next door to the Country Bear Jamboree. The , the Frontierland Trading Post is a large, Old West themed store selling all Old West frontier merchandise and all kinds of pins.

'''Splashdown Photos'''- Located at the exit of Splash Mountain, Splashdown Photos sells photos of guests on Splash Mountain , as well as photo merchandise.==Entertainment=='''Frontierland Hoedown Happening'''- This "flash mob" style dance party is performed throughout the afternoon in Frontierland. Participating characters include: Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow, Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear, Wendell (from [[The Country Bear Jamboree]]) and Big Al.

* In November 1990, in order to make room for Splash Mountain, the Walt Disney World Railroad's Frontierland train station was entirely demolished. Frontierland's new station, which was built as part of Splash Mountain, opened in December 1991.* "Texas" John Slaughter is the name of the Frontierland Trail Boss, as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the general storeGeneral Store. Texas John Slaughter was a TV show produced by Disney from 1958 until 1961. The show was based on a real life Arizona state senator <ref> http://www.themainstreetmouse.com/2015/05/01/texas-john-slaughter-trail-boss/ </ref>.

* You can Guests could previously find the Frontierland Marshall keeping' the peace daily in Frontierland, as well as Prospector "Gold Dust Gus" at various times throughout the day<ref> http://www. These character actors seamlessly blend into the theme of the land, and gladly interact with guests in improvisational acts.* At one time there was a plan for a massive renovation to Frontierland. A large complex was to be built called "Thunder Mesa." The Complex would have housed three new attractions and would have been built where Thunder Mountain is today. One of the rides built was to be a "Pirates of the Caribbean" like ride, but set in the Wild West.* Another ride idea for "Thunder Mesa" was a runaway train ride which Frontierland would eventually get with Big Thunder Mountain Railroadwdwradio. Other ideas for Thunder Mesa included donkey rides and a hiking trailcom/2007/09/frontierland-trivia/ </ref>.

http* A video of the stunt show from 1992 can be seen [https://www.guide-to-disneyyoutube.com/magic-kingdom/frontierland watch?v=JdNW2N8nxIg'''Here'''.]

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