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Frontierland is a land in the [[Magic Kingdom]].{{Template:Infobox park land Disney ride || image=SplashFrontierlandsign2.jpg| caption=Splash Mountain, one of the the most popular rides in ''' The entrance sign to Frontierland| openedalt=October 1st, 1971Frontierland sign'''

| number_of_attractionspark=6Magic Kingdom| opened=October 1, 1971| custom_label_1 = Number of Attractions| custom_value_1 = Six}}Frontierland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].

Frontierland opened with the rest of the [[Magic Kingdom]] in on October 1, 1971. Originally Frontierland consisted of four attractions, The Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes, The Walt Disney World Railroad and The Country Bear Jamboree. The land was is themed like to represent a boom town in the American Old West. The land also sat Located on the Magic Kingdom's Rivers of America, where guests could board and row Frontierland originally consisted of three attractions: the [[Frontier Shootin' Gallery]], [[Davy Crockett 's Explorer Canoes]], and the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] <ref> http://inacents. In 1973 Tom Sawyers Island openedcom/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Map. Located jpg </ref>. These attractions were joined by the Frontierland Station on the Rivers of America[[Walt Disney World Railroad]] on May 1, 1972 <ref> http://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/opening-dates# </ref>.[[Image:FrontierlandBuildings.jpg|400px|thumb| A few of the island buildings found in Frontierland|alt= Frontierland buildings]]Although it seemed sparse on opening day, Disney had big plans for Frontierland. Chief among these, was an “outdoor playground” where 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 Frontierland. Tom Sawyer's Island Old West attraction, that was based on designed to top the Mark Twain novel “The Adventures immensely popular [[Pirates of Tom Sawyer”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>.

Following the opening of Tom Sawyer Island, Frontierland remained mostly unchanged until November 15, 1980 when [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was built]] opened. Thunder Mountain was Frontierland's first “roller-coaster”, and gave The new roller coaster took its inspiration from the land its first thrill ride. Thunder Mountain allows guests to board a runaway train which will speed past scenes set in an old west mining town. No major changes occurred again until 1993 when Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes closed. In 1994, Frontierland was once again seeing major changes. Chick-A-Pin Hill was built, housing a new thrill ride, Splash Mountain. The back story for the hill stated mine car attraction that the damn had broken and now and thus there was to be a five story waterfall. This new log flume ride was based on the 1946 Disney movie Song part of the SouthWestern River Expedition. Splash Created by Imagineer Tony Baxter, Thunder Mountain follows also occupied the adventures space near the back of Frontierland that was originally earmarked for the movies main character, Brer Rabbit and ends with guest plunging 52 feet into the Briar PatchWestern River Expedition expansion <Ref> http://jimhillmedia. Both Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain proved to be extremely popular, and their additions made Frontierland one of the most popular lands in the Magic Kingdomcom/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/276.aspx </ref>.

Following the construction of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Frontierland remained essentially the same until the Frontierland Train Station was closed in 1990, and moved in order to make room for Disney's newest thrill ride- [[Splash Mountain]] <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/frlrs1.htm </ref>. Based on the 1946 Disney Movie "Song of the South", on Splash Mountain guests follow the adventures of Brer Rabbit as he is chased and eventually captured by Brer Fox and Brer Bear. The climax of the attraction comes when guests plummet 52.5 feet down Chick-A-Pin-Hill and into the briar patch. 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 was set in the American South. In order to help bridge the thematic gap between Splash and Thunder Mountain, Imagineers used the newly relocated Frontierland Railroad Station (which reopened in 1991) to serve as transition between the two <ref name=Attractions=="jack"/>. Finally, on July 17, 1992 Splash Mountain opened to guests, although it was officially dedicated on October 2<ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_splash.htm </ref>.

'''On June 25, 2020, Disney announced that [[Splash Mountain]]'''would be rethemed to a Princess and the Frog attraction <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/splash- A water flume ride located on Chickmountain/news/25jun2020-Asplash-mountain-to-be-rethemed-to-Pill Hill. This Flume ride takes guests on an adventure along with Brer Rabbit ending in a 53 foot drop into the Briar Patch. Splash Mountain is based on -princess-and-the 1946 Disney movie Song -frog.htm </ref>. Subsequently, in July of 2022, Disney announced that the Southnew Princess and the Frog attraction would be titled Tiana's Bayou Adventure and would open in 2024 <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/tianas-bayou-adventure/news.htm </ref>.

'''[[Big Thunder On January 22, 2023, Splash Mountain Railroad]]'''officially closed <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2023/01/last- Is runawaylook-train themed wooden roller coaster. Thunder Mountain takes guests through the gold mining, Old West town of Tumbleweedat-splash-mountain-in-magic-kingdom/</ref>.

'''==Attractions==[[The Country Bear Jamboree]]'''- Join the talented cast of 18 musically-inclined bears as they perform continuous 17-minute shows featuring country music-style classics—to the delight of fans big Image:FrontierlandThunderSplash.jpg|400px|thumb| Splash Mountain (left) and smallBig Thunder Mountain Railroad (right) in Frontierland. The rustic review is infused with a down-home sensibility that includes plenty of great music, broad humor Photo by Jennifer Lynn and a few unexpected surprisesAllsa Conte.|alt= Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain]]

'''[[Tom Sawyer's IslandBig Thunder Mountain Railroad]]'''- Is an island located on the Rivers of AmericaA runaway-train themed wooden roller coaster. On Tom Sawyer's Island Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes guests can explore the caves, tunnels and forts, where Tom and Huck Finn hang out. Based on a high speed trip through the 1876 novel by Mark Twaingold mining town of Tumbleweed.

'''Walt Disney World Railroad[[The Country Bear Jamboree]]'''- Lets This Audio Animatronic show lets guests take join a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], Frontierlandtalented 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 [[Fantasyland]]a few unexpected surprises”.

'''[[Frontierland Shootin' ArcadeTom Sawyer Island]]'''- Is an old fashion shooting galleryAn island located on the Rivers of America. On Tom Sawyer Island guests can explore the caves, complete with info-red riflestunnels and forts, where Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn hang out. Based on the 1876 book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain.

'''Davy Crockett[[Frontierland Shootin's Explorer CanoesArcade]]'''- Were small canoes guests could paddle around the Rivers of America in teamsAn old fashion shooting gallery complete with infared rifles.

==Dining=Past Attractions==='''[[Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes]]'''- On this attraction, guests could board small canoes and paddle around the Rivers of America. The Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes operated from 1971 until 1994 <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/dcec.htm </ref>

'''[[Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and CafeSplash Mountain]]'''- A counter service restaurant specializing in Hamburgerswater flume ride located on Chick-A-Pin Hill. Themed after Splash Mountain took guests on an old west innadventure along with Brer Rabbit, ending in a 52.5 foot drop into the Briar Patch. Splash Mountain was based on the 1946 Disney movie "Song of the South".

==Dining==[[Image:Bills.jpg|400px|thumb| Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Frontierland. Photo by Michael Grey.|alt= Pecos Bills Tall Tale Inn]]'''Westward Ho![[Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe]]'''- A refreshment stand selling hot Themed like an Old West inn, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and cold drinksCafé is a counter service restaurant specializing in Mexican food.

'''Golden Oak Outpost[[Westward Ho Refreshments]]'''- A small counter service restaurant located between [[Adventureland]] refreshment stand selling hot and Frontierland. The Outpost specializes in chicken ediblescold drinks.

'''The Diamond Horseshoe[[Golden Oak Outpost]]'''- A Western-themed small counter service 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 [[Adventureland]] and Frontierland Shootin' Arcade and , the Liberty Tree TavernOutpost specializes in chicken edibles.

'''Aunt Polly's Dockside InnThe Diamond Horseshoe'''- Located on Tom Sawyer's Island, Aunt Polly's offers explorers A Western-themed restaurant which serves sandwichesand salads for lunch, ice cream and refreshmentan 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 Merchandise frontier merchandise and all kinds of pins.

'''The Briar Patch'''- A shop located Located at the exit of Splash Mountain. Specializing , The Briar Patch specializes in Splash Mountain and Song of the South merchandise.

'''Splashdown Photos'''- Located at the exit of Splash Mountain that , Splashdown Photos sells photos of guests on Splash Mountain and , as well as photo merchandise. ==CharactersEntertainment== '''Big Al'''- This Country Bear can be found on a rare occasion in Frontierland. (Rare) '''Liverlips'''- Another Country Bear who can be seen from time to time in Frontierland. (Uncommon) '''Shaker'''- A rare Country Bear who can be seen in Frontierland. Previously he could be seen in the Fronteirland Hoedown. (Rare)  '''WendellHappening'''- This pickin' Country Bear can be seen "flash mob" style dance party is performed throughout the afternoon in Frontierland every once and a while. Previously he could be seen in the Fronteirland Hoedown. (Rare) '''Woody'''- Woody can be near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on most days. (Common) '''Jesse'''- Jesse usually joins Woody outside Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. (Common) '''Participating characters include: Horace Horsecollar'''- Horace can sometimes be seen in Frontierland especially during the Frontierland Hoedown. (Uncommon) ''', Clarabelle Cow'''- Clarabelle can sometimes be seen in Frontierland with Horace, she also appears in the Frontierland Hoedown. Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear, Wendell (Uncommonfrom [[The Country Bear Jamboree]])and Big Al.

* In November 1990From the mid 1980s until 1994, in order Frontierland was home to make room for Splash Mountain, a stunt show that involved the Walt Disney World Railroad's Frontierland train station was entirely demolished. FrontierlandMarshall catching and arresting Cactus Jack Slade after he robbed the Frontierland Train Station's new station, which was built as part of Splash Mountain, opened in December 1991safe.<ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/frlrs1.htm </ref>

* "Texas" John Slaughter is the name A video of the Frontierland Trail Boss, as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the store.  * You stunt show from 1992 can find the Fronteirland Marshall keeping' the peace daily in Frontierland, as well as Prospector "Gold Dust Gus" at various times throughout the day. These character actors seamlessly blend into the theme of the land, and gladly interact with guests in improvisational acts. * At one time their was a plan for a massive renovation to Fronteirland. A large complex was to be built called "Thunder Mesaseen [https://www." The Complex would have housed three new attractions and would have been built where Thunder Mountain is todayyoutube. 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 Fronteirland would eventually get with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Other ideas for Thunder Mesa included donkey rides and a hiking trailcom/watch?v=JdNW2N8nxIg'''Here'''.]