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{{Infobox park land || image=Haunted_MansionThe real draw of Disneyland's Liberty Square however, was to be Liberty Hall (also called Independence Hall in some concept art). This colonial meeting hall was to house two major attractions.jpg| caption=The Haunted Mansion first was to be found in The Hall of The Declaration of Independence. Here, guests would see the dramatic story of America’s struggle for independence come to life. The second attraction was to be found in The Hall of American Presidents. This attraction was to be titled [[One Nation Under God]] and it would have been a presentation of “the mighty cavalcade of American History" <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>. Also found in Liberty Square| opened=October 1stwould be a recreation of the Liberty Bell and the Liberty Tree, 1971| number_of_attractionscomplete with the 13 lanterns <ref name=3| theme=Colonial America}}"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"/>. =Conception==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>.

The idea for Liberty Square originally started as an addition for Disneyland's Main Street USA. The idea was revisited in Unlike the late 1960's during the planning many of the lands in the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. , Liberty Square was revisited because Imaganeers has only had a problemfew major changes since opening day. In Disneyland they had a land called “New Orleans Square”, but Walt Disney World The first of these was so close to New Orleans that they felt the land would not hold addition of the same appeal[[Richard F Irvine Riverboat]] in 1973 <ref name="dated"> http://waltdatedworld. Liberty Square com/id141.htm </ref>. Unfortunately, the Joe Fowler was the perfect answer damaged in 1980 and never returned to their problemactive duty <ref name= "dated"/>. Instead of being based on New OrleansIn 1996, the Imaganeers themed Liberty Square to be a colonial townRichard F. The land Irvine Riverboat was similar to New Orleans square, but distinctive enough to hold renamed the attention of the guests[[Liberty Belle]] <ref> https://www.mouseplanet. Another addition to com/guide/761/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Liberty -Square was it's architecture. In /Liberty -Square the architecture progresses through time. It starts by the Haunted Mansion (New York 1680-80) and travels through the colonial times before ending in [[Frontierland]] with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (California 1880)Riverboat </ref>.

The only other changes to occur in Liberty Square opened with the rest of the park have happened in 1971. Unlike the rest of the lands, Liberty Square has only had one major change. The land opened with four attractions, the Hall of Presidents, . In 1993 President Bill Clinton was added to the Haunted Mansion , attraction and the Liberty Belle Riverboat, show received a new narration which focused more on slavery and other issues of race relations then it had in the Mike Fink Keel Boatspast <ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id223.htm </ref>. The Mike Fink Feel Boats, were free floating boats based on attraction was once again changed in 2009 with the popular Disney television show, Davy Crockettelection of Barack Obama. The boats allowed guests to take off from Liberty Square and circle around Tom Sawyers Island. In 1997, one of At this time the Disneyland Mike Fink Keel boats capsized with guests on boardattraction was once more given a new narration. After Another addition during the accident both refurbishment was the Disneyland inclusion of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address and Walt Disney World versions a montage of the attraction were permanently closedPresidential speeches <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/hall-of-presidents/news/27jun2009-hall-of-presidents-offically-reopens-july-4.htm </ref>.

Besides the closing of the Mike Fink Feel BoatsOn October 2, the only other change to occur 2016, [[The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History]] opened in Liberty Square happened at the Hall of Presidents <ref name= "parks"> https://disneyparks. In 1993 President Bill Clinton was added to the attractiondisney. Unlike the former presidents of the hall, Bill Clinton actually gave a speechgo. When com/blog/2016/09/the show reopened -muppets-present-great-moments-in 1993, the tone of the attraction had also changed-american-history-debuts-october-2-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. The Hall of Presidents now focused much more on slavery and other racial issues then it had in new interactive show takes place primarily above the Heritage House at various times throughout the pastday. The attraction was once again changed Muppets Present... Great Moments in 2009American History, actually consists of two different shows which are performed at different times. Besides One show features the Muppets telling guests the obvious inclusion story of Barack Obama into the Hall signing of Presidentsthe Declaration of Independence, while the second show also focuses a little less heavily on racial issues and slavery than before. Another addition features Abraham Lincoln delivering involves the Gettysburg Address and Finallymidnight ride of Paul Revere <ref name= "parks"/>. On October 6, before 2019, [[The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History]] closed <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the Presidents are announced a montage of presidential speeches is shown-muppets-present%e2%80%a6-great-moments-in-american-history/news/13sep2019-entertainment-cuts-coming-across-walt-disney-world.htm </ref>.

'''[[The Haunted MansionHall of Presidents]]-''' This dark ride show allows guests to board Doom Buggies and tour see America grow through the Haunted Mansioneyes of its 44 Presidents. Along In the way guests finale of the show all 44 presidents will meet 999 friendly ghosts, but there is always room for one more!appear on stage together.

'''[[The Hall of Presidents]]-''' Is a theater show that allows guest to see America grow through the eyes of it's 43 Presidents. In the finale of the show all 43 presidents will appear on stage together! '''[[Liberty Square Riverboat]]-''' Is a A real authentic steam boat named the Liberty Belle, which allows guests to sail the Rivers of America with Samuel Clemens and Captain Bixby. [[Image:Liberty_Square_Riverboat.jpg|thumb|The Liberty Riverboat on The Rivers of America]]

'''[[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 The Hall of Presidents, the Heritage House sells America memorabilia and souvenirs.

'''Ye Old Christmas Shoppe'''- A Christmas store open year round! Located at near the entrance to Liberty Square near [[Fantasyland]]., Ye Old Christmas Shoppe sells Christmas merchandise year round!

'''Yankee Trader Gourmet ShopMemento Mori'''- A store that sells (sometimes unusual) cooking and serving accessories. Located near the Haunted Mansion, this store sells Haunted Mansion themed merchandise. ===Former Shopping==='''Olde World Antiques'''- This store was a one-of-a-kind antique shop located in Liberty Square. Opening in March of 1972, this shop sold unique antiques imported by Disney from Europe. Olde World Antiques closed on January 30, 1996 and incorporated into the new Ye Old Christmas Shoppe.

==Characters==*'''TianaMademoiuselle Lafayette's Parfumerie'''- Tiana can usually be found This shop allowed guests to create their own custom perfume fragrances as well as purchase famous brand perfumes. Mlle. Lafayette's Parfumerie opened with the rest of the land in Liberty Square1971 and closed in 1996. At this time the shop was combined with the Silversmith and Olde World Antiques to create Ye Old Christmas Shoppe. (Common)

*'''Prince NaveenYankee Trader Gourmet Shop'''- Sometimes Prince Naveen will join Tiana in Liberty Square. Located near the Haunted Mansion, this store sold (Uncommonsometimes unusual)cooking and serving accessories. The Yankee Trader Gourmet Shop closed on July 27, 2014.

*In the 1970's a daily ceremony was held in Liberty Square called "The Sons and Daughters of Liberty." . The ceremony involved a fife and drum corps marching with a Cast Member in Revolutionary-era costuming<ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue394.htm </ref>.

*The replica of the Liberty Bell found in Walt Disney Worldﾒs Liberty Square is the only one in existence made from was cast for the same authentic mold as the real Liberty Bell. The cast used was created for the original Walt Disney World in Philadelphia Annecy-le Vieux, Pennsylvania France by the Paccard Fonderie<ref> http://disneyparks. One disney.go.com/blog/2010/07/let-freedom-ring-on-independence-day/ </ref>. * If guests look closely at the replica was createdguard house on the Liberty Square Bridge, they can see a register featuring the mold taken from names of other travelers who have entered the original was destroyedsquare <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/online-shop/audio-guide-4-liberty-square/ </ref>.

*The Ye Old Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square Christmas Shop in the Magic Kingdom is designed to look like three separate shops with the walls opened between them. They are supposed to be owned by three different colonial families - a German family, a woodcarver's family, and a musician's family<ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/liberty-square-trivia/ </ref>.

*The live oak that serves as the centerpiece of Liberty Square is more than 130 years old, and was found on the 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 replaced 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>. * The rocks that guests see after crossing the bridge to enter Liberty Square were 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>.