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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image= LibertySquare3.jpg| caption='''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 in 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 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. The 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 would be a recreation of the Liberty Bell and the Liberty Tree, complete with the 13 lanterns <ref name=Conception=="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>.

The idea for Although never used in Disneyland, Liberty Square originally started as an addition for Disneyland's Main Street USA. The idea was revisited in returned to the late 1960's during the planning of limelight when Imagineers began working on designs for 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”, but Walt Disney World was so Due to the close to proximity of New Orleans to Florida, Imagineers did not think that they felt the land guests would not hold the same appealbe all that interested in a version of Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. Instead, Imagineers turned to the old Liberty Square was the perfect answer expansion idea as a solution to their problem. Instead As opposed to a version of being based on New OrleansSquare, Imagineers decided to create an entire land set in the Imaganeers themed Revolutionary War era. Liberty Square to be a would take its inspiration from east coast colonial townarchitecture. The land was similar to New Orleans squareBesides getting its theming from the old Liberty Street idea, but distinctive enough to hold Liberty Square also featured the attention of Liberty Tree, the guestsLiberty Bell and a brand new attraction based on the One Nation Under God concept- [[The Hall of Presidents]] <ref name= "hill"/>. Another addition to ===Changes Since Opening Day===[[Image:LibertyHall.jpg|400px|thumb| The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square was it's architecture. In Photo by tcwmatt.]]Liberty Square opened with the architecture progresses through timerest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971. It starts by Besides the aforementioned [[Hall of Presidents]], Liberty Square also opened with the [[Haunted Mansion ]], the [[Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat]] (New York 1680-80which actually opened one day later than the rest of the land) and travels through the colonial times before ending in Frontierland with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (California 1880)Mike Fink Keel Boats <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.

Unlike the many of the lands in the Magic Kingdom, Liberty Square has only had a few major changes since opening day. The first of these was the addition of the [[Richard F Irvine Riverboat]] in 1973 <ref name="dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id141.htm </ref>. Unfortunately, the Joe Fowler was damaged in 1980 and never returned to active duty <ref name=History=="dated"/>. In 1996, the Richard F. Irvine Riverboat was renamed the [[Liberty Belle]] <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/761/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Liberty-Square/Liberty-Square-Riverboat </ref>.

Liberty Square opened with the rest of the park The next change in 1971. Unlike the rest of the lands, Liberty Square has only had one major change. The land opened came with four attractions, the Hall closure of Presidents, the Haunted Mansion , the Liberty Belle Riverboat, and the [[Mike Fink Keel Boats]]. The Mike Fink Feel Keel Boats, were free floating boats based on the popular Disney television show, Davy Crockett. The boats Keel Boats allowed guests to take off from Liberty Square and circle around [[Tom Sawyers Sawyer Island]]. In 1997, one of the Disneyland Mike Fink Keel boats Boats capsized with guests on board. After the accident , both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World versions of the attraction were permanently eventually closed<ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id184.htm </ref>.

Besides the closing of the Mike Fink Feel Boats, the The only other change changes to occur in Liberty Square have happened at the in The Hall of Presidents. In 1993 President Bill Clinton was added to the attraction. Unlike the former presidents of the hall, Bill Clinton actually gave a speech. When and the show reopened in 1993, the tone of the attraction had also changed. The Hall of Presidents now received a new narration which focused much more on slavery and other racial issues of race relations then it had in the past<ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id223.htm </ref>. The attraction was once again changed in 2009. Besides with the obvious inclusion election of Barack Obama into . At this time the Hall of Presidents, the show also focuses attraction was once more given a little less heavily on racial issues and slavery than beforenew narration. Another addition features during the refurbishment was the inclusion of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address and Finally, before the Presidents are announced a montage of presidential Presidential speeches is shown<ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/hall-of-presidents/news/27jun2009-hall-of-presidents-offically-reopens-july-4.htm </ref>. On October 2, 2016, [[The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History]] opened in Liberty Square <ref name= "parks"> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/09/the-muppets-present-great-moments-in-american-history-debuts-october-2-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. The new interactive show takes place primarily above the Heritage House at various times throughout the day. The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History, actually consists of two different shows which are performed at different times. One show features the Muppets telling guests the story of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 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>.

'''[[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 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 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.

==Fun Facts and Trivia==

*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>.