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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image=LibertySquare3.jpg| caption=Conception'''The Liberty Square Riverboat in Liberty Square (Photo: Disney)''' | theme=Colonial America| park=Magic Kingdom| opened=October 1, 1971| custom_label_1 = Number of Attractions| custom_value_1 = Three}}Liberty Square is land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].==History==The concept of Liberty Square began as an expansion idea for Disneyland known as Liberty Street. Spearheaded by Walt Disney, Liberty Street was to be a road that ran parallel to Main Street USA <Ref name= "mouseplanet"/>. The new area was to be set during the era of the Revolutionary War and it would have featured colonial architecture and a cobblestone road. In fact, some designs for the street featured 13 buildings, one representing each of the original colonies <Ref name= "hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/03/15/563.aspx </ref>. After walking down Liberty Street, guests would arrive at Liberty Square. In the square, guests would be able to see a blacksmith shop, a glassmaker, a weaver, a print shop, Paul Revere’s silversmith shop and a cabinetmaker <ref name= "mouseplanet"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/8167/The_Liberty_Street_Story_1959 </ref>.[[Image:hauntedmansion10.jpg|400px|thumb| The Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square. Photo Disney|alt= Haunted Mansion Liberty Square.]]

The idea for Liberty Square originally started as an addition for real draw of Disneyland's Main Street USA. The idea was revisited in the late 1960's during the planning of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Liberty Square was revisited because Imaganeers had a problem. In Disneyland they had a land called “New Orleans Square”however, but Walt Disney World was so close to New Orleans that they felt the land would not hold the same appeal. be Liberty Square Hall (also called Independence Hall in some concept art). This colonial meeting hall was the perfect answer to their problemhouse two major attractions. Instead The first was to be found in The Hall of being based on New OrleansThe Declaration of Independence. Here, guests would see the Imaganeers themed Liberty Square dramatic story of America’s struggle for independence come to be a colonial townlife. The land second attraction was similar to New Orleans square, but distinctive enough to hold the attention be found in The Hall of the guestsAmerican Presidents. Another addition to Liberty Square This attraction was its architectureto be titled [[One Nation Under God]] and it would have been a presentation of “the mighty cavalcade of American History" <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>. In Also found in Liberty Square would be a recreation of the architecture progress through time. It starts by the Haunted Mansion (New York 1680-80) Liberty Bell and travels through the colonial times before ending in Frontierland Liberty Tree, complete with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (California 1880)the 13 lanterns <ref name= "hill"/>. Although initially advertised as opening in 1959, Liberty Street would never reach fruition, as much of the company’s resources ended up being used to update Tomorrowland <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/07/a-look-back-liberty-street-at-disneyland-park/ </ref>.

Although never used in Disneyland, Liberty Street returned to the limelight when Imagineers began working on designs for the Magic Kingdom. Due to the close proximity of New Orleans to Florida, Imagineers did not think that guests would be all that interested in a version of Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. Instead, Imagineers turned to the old Liberty Square expansion idea as a solution to their problem. As opposed to a version of New Orleans Square, Imagineers decided to create an entire land set in the Revolutionary War era. Liberty Square would take its inspiration from east coast colonial architecture. Besides getting its theming from the old Liberty Street idea, Liberty Square also featured the Liberty Tree, the Liberty Bell and a brand new attraction based on the One Nation Under God concept- [[The Hall of Presidents]] <ref name="hill"/>. =History==Changes Since Opening Day===[[Image:LibertyHall.jpg|400px|thumb| The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. Photo by tcwmatt.]]Liberty Square opened with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971. Besides the aforementioned [[Hall of Presidents]], Liberty Square also opened with the [[Haunted Mansion]], the [[Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat]] (which actually opened one day later than the rest of the land) and the Mike Fink Keel Boats <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.

Liberty Square opened with Unlike the rest many of the park lands in 1971. Unlike the rest of the landsMagic Kingdom, Liberty Square has only had one a few major changechanges since opening day. The land opened with four attractions, first of these was the Hall addition of Presidents, the Haunted Mansion , the Liberty Belle [[Richard F Irvine Riverboat, and the Mike Fink Keel Boats]] in 1973 <ref name="dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id141.htm </ref>. The Mike Fink Feel BoatsUnfortunately, were free floating boats based on the popular Disney television show, Davy Crockett. The boats allowed guests Joe Fowler was damaged in 1980 and never returned to take off from Liberty Square and circle around Tom Sawyers Islandactive duty <ref name= "dated"/>. In 19971996, one of the Disneyland Mike Fink Keel boats capsized with guests on boardRichard F. After Irvine Riverboat was renamed the accident bot the Disneyland and [[Liberty Belle]] <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/761/Walt -Disney -World versions of the attraction were permanently closed/Magic-Kingdom/Liberty-Square/Liberty-Square-Riverboat </ref>.

Besides The next change in Liberty Square came with the closing closure of the [[Mike Fink Feel Keel Boats, ]]. The Mike Fink Keel Boats were free floating boats based on the only other change popular Disney television show Davy Crockett. The Keel Boats allowed guests to occur in take off from Liberty Square happened at the Hall of Presidentsand circle around [[Tom Sawyer Island]]. In 1993 President Bill Clinton was added to the attraction. Unlike the former presidents 1997, one of the hall, Bill Clinton actually gave a speechDisneyland Mike Fink Keel Boats capsized with guests on board. When After the show reopened in 1993accident, both the tone of Disneyland and the attraction had also changed. The Hall Walt Disney World versions of Presidents now focused much more on slavery and other racial issues then it had in the past. The attraction was once again changed in 2009eventually closed <ref> http://waltdatedworld. Besides the obvious inclusion of Barack Obama into the Hall of Presidents, the show also focuses a little less heavily on racial issues and slavery than beforecom/id184. Another addition features Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address and Finally, before the Presidents are announced a montage of presidential speeches is shownhtm </ref>.

'''On October 2, 2016, [[The Haunted MansionMuppets Present… Great Moments in American History]] opened in Liberty Square <ref name= "parks"> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/09/the-''' This dark ride allows guests to board Doom Buggies and tour muppets-present-great-moments-in-american-history-debuts-october-2-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. The new interactive show takes place primarily above the Haunted MansionHeritage House at various times throughout the day. Along The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History, actually consists of two different shows which are performed at different times. One show features the way Muppets telling guests will meet 999 friendly ghoststhe story of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but there is always room for one more!while the second show involves the midnight ride of Paul Revere <ref name= "parks"/>. On October 6, 2019, [[The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History]] closed <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-muppets-present%e2%80%a6-great-moments-in-american-history/news/13sep2019-entertainment-cuts-coming-across-walt-disney-world.htm </ref>.

==Attractions=='''[[The Hall of PresidentsHaunted Mansion]]-''' Is a theater show that This dark ride allows guest guests to see America grow through the eyes of it's 43 Presidentsboard Doom Buggies and tour a spooky mansion. In Along the finale of the show all 43 presidents way guests will appear on stage together!meet 999 friendly ghosts, but there is always room for one more.

'''[[The Hall of Presidents]]-''' This show allows guests to see America grow through the eyes of its 44 Presidents. In the finale of the show all 44 presidents will appear on stage together. '''[[Liberty Belle Square Riverboat]]-''' Is a A real authentic steam boat, which named the Liberty Belle allows guests to sail the Rivers of America with Samuel Clemensand Captain Bixby.

'''[[The Mike Fink Feel RiverboatsMuppets Present… Great Moments in American History]]'''- These free floating boats allowed Performed throughout the day above the Heritage House, The Muppets Present...Great Moments in American History featured the Muppets telling guests to travel the Rivers story of either the signing of The Declaration of Independence or the midnight ride of America around Tom Sawyers Island before returning to Liberty SquarePaul Revere. Great Moments in American History opened on October 2, 2016 and closed on October 6, 2019.

==RestaurantRestaurants=='''[[Sleepy Hollow Refreshments]]'''-Located at the entrance to Liberty Square, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments serves funnel cakes, waffles and ice cream.

'''Sleepy Hollow Refreshments[[Liberty Tree Tavern]]'''-Sleepy Hollow Refreshments serves funnel cakes, waffles and ice cream. Located at the entrance next to Liberty Square near the castle[[Diamond Horseshoe]], the Liberty Tree Tavern is a table service restaurant specializing in American cuisine.

'''The Diamond Horseshoe[[Columbia Harbour House]]'''-A counter Located across from the [[Haunted Mansion]], the Columbia Harbour House is a quick service restaurant specializing in Sandwiches that sells fish, shrimp, chicken and Salads. Located near Frontierland next to the Liberty Tree Tavernsandwiches.

'''[[Liberty Tree TavernSquare Market]]'''-A table service restaurant specializing in American cuisine. Located next to by The Diamond HorseshoeHall of Presidents, the Liberty Square Market is a stand that sells fruit and refreshments.

'''Columbia Harbor House'''- A quick service restaurant that sells fish, shrimp, chicken and sandwiches. Located across from the Haunted Mansion.===Former Restaurants==='''Liberty Square MarketFife & Drum'''-A stand that sells fruit and refreshments. Located by The Hall of Presidents.

'''Heritage House'''- Located near *The live oak that serves as the Hall centerpiece of PresidentsLiberty Square is more than 130 years old, and was found on the Heritage House sells America memorabilia southern end of the Walt Disney World property. In order to move the 38-ton tree, 2-inch holes were drilled through the trunk, then fitted with steel dowel pins. Once transplanted, the pins were removed and souvenirsreplaced with sections of Oak Hardwood. With careful observation, the plugs can still be seen today <ref> http://www.disneyhistoryinstitute.com/2009/11/liberty-tree-storyonly-god-can-make.html </ref>.

'''Ye Old Christmas Shoppe'''- A Christmas store open year round! Located at * The rocks that guests see after crossing the entrance bridge to enter Liberty Square near Fantasylandwere quarried from a location 6 miles from where George Washington crossed the Delaware River <ref> Realityland: true-life adventures at Walt Disney World. David Koenig - Bonaventure Press - 2007 </ref>.