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==Conception== The idea for Liberty Square originally started as an addition for Disneyland's Main Street USA. Although never used in California, the idea was revisited in the late 1960's during the planning of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Liberty Square was originally brought back up because Imagineers had a problem. In Disneyland they had a is land called “New Orleans Square”, but Walt Disney World was so close to New Orleans that Disney felt the land would not hold the same appeal. Liberty Square was the perfect answer to their problem. Instead of being based on New Orleans, the Imagineers themed Liberty Square to be a colonial town, thus the land was similar to New Orleans square, but distinctive enough to hold the attention of the guests. Another difference between Liberty Square and New Orleans square was its architecture. In Liberty Square the architecture progresses through time. It starts by inside the [[Haunted Mansion]] (New York 1680-80) and travels through the colonial times before ending in [[Frontierland]] with [[Big Thunder Mountain RailroadMagic Kingdom]] (California 1880).

The concept of Liberty Square opened with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971began 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 land opened with four attractions- new area was to be set during the Hall era of Presidents, the Haunted Mansion, the Liberty Belle Riverboat, Revolutionary War and the Mike Fink Keel Boatsit would have featured colonial architecture and a cobblestone road. Unlike In fact, some designs for the rest of the landsstreet featured 13 buildings, Liberty Square has only had one major change, the closure representing each of the Mike Fink Keel boatsoriginal colonies <Ref name= "hill"> http://jimhillmedia. The Mike Fink Feel Boats were free floating boats based on the popular Disney television show, Davy Crockettcom/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/03/15/563.aspx </ref>. After walking down Liberty Street, which allowed guests to take off from would arrive at Liberty Square and circle around Tom Sawyers Island. In 1997, one of the Disneyland Mike Fink Keel boats capsized with square, guests on board would be able to see a blacksmith shop, a glassmaker, a weaver, a print shop, Paul Revere’s silversmith shop and after the accident both the Disneyland and the Walt 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 World versions of the attraction were permanently closed|alt= Haunted Mansion Liberty Square. ]]

Besides the closing The real draw of the Mike Fink Feel BoatsDisneyland's Liberty Square however, the only other change was to occur in be Liberty Square happened at the Hall of Presidents(also called Independence Hall in some concept art). In 1993 President Bill Clinton This colonial meeting hall was added to the attractionhouse two major attractions. Unlike the former presidents The first was to be found in The Hall of the hall, Bill Clinton actually personally recorded his speechThe Declaration of Independence. Besides just adding the new presidentHere, when guests would see the show reopened in 1993, the tone dramatic story of the attraction had also changedAmerica’s struggle for independence come to life. The second attraction was to be found in The Hall of American Presidents now focused much more on slavery and other racial issues then it had in the past. The This attraction was once again changed in 2009to be titled [[One Nation Under God]] and it would have been a presentation of “the mighty cavalcade of American History" <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>. Besides the obvious inclusion Also found in Liberty Square would be a recreation of Barack Obama into the Hall of PresidentsLiberty Bell and the Liberty Tree, complete with the show also focuses a little less heavily on racial issues and slavery than before13 lanterns <ref name= "hill"/>. Another addition features Abraham Lincoln delivering Although initially advertised as opening in 1959, Liberty Street would never reach fruition, as much of the Gettysburg Address and company’s resources ended up being used to update Tomorrowland <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/07/a montage of presidential speeches is now shown-look-back-liberty-street-at-disneyland-park/ </ref>.==Attractions==

'''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 Haunted MansionHall of Presidents]]-''' This dark ride allows guests to board Doom Buggies and tour <ref name= "hill"/>. ===Changes Since Opening Day===[[Image:LibertyHall.jpg|400px|thumb| The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. Photo by tcwmatt.]]Liberty Square opened with the Haunted Mansionrest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971. Along Besides the way guests will meet 999 friendly ghostsaforementioned [[Hall of Presidents]], but there is always room for Liberty Square also opened with the [[Haunted Mansion]], the [[Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat]] (which actually opened one more!day later than the rest of the land) and the 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 Hall first of Presidentsthese was the addition of the [[Richard F Irvine Riverboat]]-''' This show allows guests to see America grow through in 1973 <ref name="dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id141.htm </ref>. Unfortunately, the eyes of its 43 PresidentsJoe Fowler was damaged in 1980 and never returned to active duty <ref name= "dated"/>. In 1996, the finale of Richard F. Irvine Riverboat was renamed the show all 43 presidents will appear on stage together![[Liberty Belle]] <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/761/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Liberty-Square/Liberty-Square-Riverboat </ref>.

'''[[The next change in Liberty Square Riverboatcame with the closure of the [[Mike Fink Keel Boats]]-''' A real authentic steam boat named . The Mike Fink Keel Boats were free floating boats based on the Liberty Belle, allows popular Disney television show Davy Crockett. The Keel Boats allowed guests to sail the Rivers take off from Liberty Square and circle around [[Tom Sawyer Island]]. In 1997, one of America the Disneyland Mike Fink Keel Boats capsized with Samuel Clemens guests on board. After the accident, both the Disneyland and Captain Bixbythe Walt Disney World versions of the attraction eventually closed <ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id184.htm </ref>.

The only other changes to occur in Liberty Square have happened in The Hall of Presidents. In 1993 President Bill Clinton was added to the attraction and the show received a new narration which focused more on slavery and other 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 with the election of Barack Obama. At this time the attraction was once more given a new narration. Another addition during the refurbishment was the inclusion of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address and a montage of Presidential speeches <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/hall-of-presidents/news/27jun2009-hall-of-presidents-offically-reopens-july-4.htm </ref>. On October 2, 2016, [[ImageThe Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History]] opened in Liberty Square <ref name= "parks"> https:Liberty_Square_Riverboat//disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/09/the-muppets-present-great-moments-in-american-history-debuts-october-2-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>.jpg|thumb|The Liberty Riverboat on new interactive show takes place primarily above the Heritage House at various times throughout the day. The Rivers 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>. ==Attractions=='''[[The Haunted Mansion]]-''' This dark ride allows guests to board Doom Buggies and tour a spooky mansion. Along the way guests will meet 999 friendly ghosts, but there is always room for one more. '''[[The Hall of Presidents]]-''' This show allows guests to see Americagrow through the eyes of its 44 Presidents. In the finale of the show all 44 presidents will appear on stage together. '''[[Liberty Square Riverboat]]-''' A real authentic steam boat named the Liberty Belle allows guests to sail the Rivers of America with Samuel Clemens and Captain Bixby.

[[Image:MikeFink.jpg|300px|thumb| The Mike Fink Keel Boats were located in Liberty Square from 1971 until 1997]]'''The [[Mike Fink Feel RiverboatsKeel Boats]]'''- These free floating boats allowed guests to travel the Rivers of America and go around Tom Sawyers Island before returning to Liberty Square. '''[[The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History]]'''- Performed throughout the day above the Heritage House, The Muppets Present...Great Moments in American History featured the Muppets telling guests the story of either the signing of The Declaration of Independence or the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Great Moments in American History opened on October 2, 2016 and closed on October 6, 2019. ==RestaurantRestaurants==

'''[[Liberty Tree Tavern]]'''-Located next to the [[Diamond Horseshoe]], the Liberty Tree Tavern is a table service restaurant specializing in American cuisine.

'''[[Columbia Harbor Harbour House]]'''- Located across from the [[Haunted Mansion]], the Columbia Harbor Harbour House is a quick service restaurant that sells fish, shrimp, chicken and sandwiches.

'''[[Liberty Square Market]]'''- Located by The Hall of Presidents, the Liberty Square Market is a stand that sells fruit and refreshments. ==Shopping=='''Heritage House'''- Located near the Hall of Presidents, the Heritage House sells America memorabilia and souvenirs.

===Former Restaurants==='''Ye Old Christmas ShoppeFife & Drum'''- A Christmas store open year round! Located at the entrance to Liberty Square near [[Fantasyland]].

'''Yankee Trader Gourmet Shop'''- A store that sells (sometimes unusual) cooking and serving accessories==Shopping==[[Image:MomentoMori. Located near the jpg|thumb|400px|Momento Mori sells Haunted Mansionmerchandise in Liberty Square.==Fun Facts and Trivia=|alt=Momento Mori Liberty Square]]

*In the 1970's a daily ceremony was held in Liberty Square called "''Heritage House'''- Located near The Sons and Daughters Hall of Liberty." The ceremony involved a fife Presidents, the Heritage House sells America memorabilia and drum corps marching with a Cast Member in Revolutionary-era costumingsouvenirs.

*The replica of '''Ye Old Christmas Shoppe'''- Located near the Liberty Bell in Walt Disney World's entrance to Liberty Square is the only one in existence made from the same authentic cast used for the original in Philadelphianear [[Fantasyland]], Pennsylvania. One the replica was created, the mold taken from the original was destroyed.Ye Old Christmas Shoppe sells Christmas merchandise year round!

* If guests look closely at '''Memento Mori'''- Located near the guard house on the Liberty Square BridgeHaunted Mansion, they can see a register featuring the names of other travelers who have entered the squarethis store sells Haunted Mansion themed merchandise. ===Former Shopping===*The '''Olde World Antiques'''- This store was a one-of-a-kind antique shop located 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 Opening in March of 1972, this shop sold unique antiques imported by three different colonial families a German family, a woodcarver's familyDisney from Europe. Olde World Antiques closed on January 30, 1996 and a musician's familyincorporated into the new Ye Old Christmas Shoppe.

*The live oak that serves '''Mademoiuselle Lafayette's Parfumerie'''- 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 centerpiece rest of Liberty Square is more than 130 years old, the land in 1971 and was found on the southern end of the Walt Disney World propertyclosed in 1996. In order to move At this time the 38-ton tree, 2-inch holes were drilled through the trunk, then fitted shop was combined with steel dowel pins. Once transplanted, the pins were removed Silversmith and replaced with sections of Oak Hardwood. With careful observation, the plugs can still be seen todayOlde World Antiques to create Ye Old Christmas Shoppe.

*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://wwwallears.mouseplanet.comnet/cgiae/reviewsissue394.htm </do/displayref>.cgi?product-sku=wdwmkdiamondhorsehoe

*The replica of the Liberty Bell found in Liberty Square was cast for the same mold as the real Liberty Bell. The cast was created for Walt Disney World in Annecy-le Vieux, France by the Paccard Fonderie<ref> http://wwwdisneyparks.florida-projectdisney.go.com/imagesblog/guidebook2010/MK07/2011v3/magiclet-kingdomfreedom-40thring-anniversaryon-guidemapindependence-2011-04day/ </ref>.jpg

* If guests look closely at the guard house on the Liberty Square Bridge, they can see a register featuring the names of other travelers who have entered the square <ref> http://www.yesterlandwdwradio.com/presidentsonline-shop/audio-guide-4-liberty-square/ </ref>. *Ye Old Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square 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>.html

*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.wdwradiodisneyhistoryinstitute.com/20072009/0911/liberty-squaretree-triviastoryonly-god-can-make.html </ ref>.

http* 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://wwwtrue-life adventures at Walt Disney World.hiddenmickeys.org/WDW/MagicKingdom/Secrets/LSDavid Koenig - Bonaventure Press - 2007 </Generalref>.html