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* "Texas" John Slaughter is the name of the Frontierland Trail Boss, as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the general store
 
* "Texas" John Slaughter is the name of the Frontierland Trail Boss, as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the general store
 
* A crate found near the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] reads "Davis Tobacco". This is a tribute to Imagineer and Disney Legend Marc Davis <ref> http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/10472 </ref>.  
 
* A crate found near the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] reads "Davis Tobacco". This is a tribute to Imagineer and Disney Legend Marc Davis <ref> http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/10472 </ref>.  
* You can find the Frontierland 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.
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* 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.  
 
* 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.
 
* 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 Railroad. Other ideas for Thunder Mesa included donkey rides and a hiking trail.
 
* Another ride idea for "Thunder Mesa" was a runaway train ride which Frontierland would eventually get with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Other ideas for Thunder Mesa included donkey rides and a hiking trail.

Revision as of 21:58, 3 November 2015

Frontierland is a land inside the Magic Kingdom.

Frontierland
Frontierlandsign.jpg
The entrance sign to Frontierland
Magic Kingdom
Theme American Old West
Opening date October 1, 1971
Number of Attractions Six

History

Frontier land opened with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in 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 themed to look like a boom town in the American Old West. Like Liberty Square, Frontierland also sat on the Rivers of America, where guests could board and row the Davy Crockett Canoes. In 1973 Tom Sawyer Island opened on the Rivers of America. Based on the Mark Twain novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, the island is an “outdoor playground” where guests could explore caves, cross wobbly bridges, and even follow rugged jungle trails. To get to the island guests were able to climb aboard large wooden rafts in Frontierland, and set sail across the river.

Frontierland remained mostly unchanged until 1980 when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was built. The new roller coaster, gave Frontierland its first thrill ride. Thunder Mountain allows guests to board a runaway train which speeds past scenes set in an old west mining town. Following the construction of Thunder Mountain, no major changes occurred again until 1993 when Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes closed. In 1994 however the landscape of Frontierland was once again changed. Chick-A-Pin Hill was built, housing a new thrill ride, Splash Mountain. The back story for the hill stated that the dam had broken creating a five story waterfall. Based on the 1946 Disney movie Song of the South, Splash Mountain follows the adventures of the movies main character, Brer Rabbit as he is chased by Brer Fox and Brer Bear. The attraction ends with guest plunging 52.5 feet into the Briar Patch. 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 Kingdom.

Attractions

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 runaway-train themed wooden roller coaster. Thunder Mountain 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 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 and Huck Finn hang out. Based on the 1876 book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain.

Walt Disney World Railroad- Take a steam powered train 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 rifles.

A Frontierland sign giving directions to, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Adventureland, and Liberty Square.

Past Attractions

Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes- On this attraction, guests could board small canoes and paddle around the Rivers of America.

Dining

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe- Themed like an old west inn, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café is a counter service restaurant specializing in hamburgers.

Westward Ho Refreshments- A refreshment stand selling hot and cold drinks.

Golden Oak Outpost- A small counter service restaurant located between Adventureland and Frontierland. 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.

Shopping

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 Frontierland Trading Post is a large, Old West themed store selling all Old West merchandise and all kinds of pins.

Prairie Outpost and Supply- Located next to Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, the Prairie Outpost and Supply is a shop which sells various candy and sweets.

The Briar Patch- Located at the exit of Splash Mountain, The Briar Patch specializes in Splash Mountain and Song of the South merchandise.

Splashdown Photos- Located at the exit of Splash Mountain, Splashdown Photos sells photos of guests on Splash Mountain as well as photo merchandise.

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • 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 store
  • A crate found near the Country Bear Jamboree reads "Davis Tobacco". This is a tribute to Imagineer and Disney Legend Marc Davis [1].
  • 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.
  • 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 Railroad. Other ideas for Thunder Mesa included donkey rides and a hiking trail.

References

http://www.guide-to-disney.com/magic-kingdom/frontierland

http://www.waltdisneyworld.com

http://www.wdwradio.com/Frontierland/Frontierland-Trivia.html
  1. http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/10472