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| image= MSTrainStationMSTrainStation3.jpg| caption='''The Train Station at the entrance to Main Street USA|alt= Main Street Train Station Magic Kingdom'''
| theme= Americana
| park= Magic Kingdom
In February of 2014 Disney announced that the "hub" section of Main Street USA would be redeveloped <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/25feb2014-photos---magic-kingdom's-hub-set-for-big-changes-to-help-traffic-flow-and-provide-more-fireworks-viewing-locations.htm </ref>. As part of this redevelopment the Rose Garden and the former landing of the Swan Boats were removed. In their place, new lush courtyards were added, as well as mew walkways which were designed to ease crowed congestion <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/26feb2015-photos-and-video---take-a-walkthrough-of-the-new-main-street-plaza-west-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm </ref>. Furthermore, the seating areas outside of [[Casey's Corner]] and [[The Plaza Restaurant]] were expanded. In February of 2015 the Main Street Plaza Gardens West and the Main Street Plaza Gardens East opened to guests <Ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/02mar2015-photos---main-street-plaza-gardens-east-opens-to-guests.htm </ref> <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/26feb2015-photos-and-video---take-a-walkthrough-of-the-new-main-street-plaza-west-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm </ref>. Besides featuring new foliage and water features, these gardens also house special FastPass + Wishes viewing areas <Ref> http://www.mousesteps.com/denises-corner-mainmenu-121/1571-review-of-fastpass-wishes-viewing-area-in-expanded-hub-at-the-magic-kingdom </ref>.
On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that a new theater based on the Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas City <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/16jul2017-new-theater-inspired-by-kansas-citys-willis-wood-theater-to-be-built-at-the-magic-kingdom </ref>. This new theater is was expected to house live entertainment and be built in the backstage area between Main Street USA and Tomorrowland. As of In February 2018 however, it seems likely this project has been was reported that the Main Street Theater was cancelled <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/01feb2018-main-street-theater-project-cancelled.htm </ref>.
On January 18, 2019, the Town Square Theater became home to Mickey and Minnie's Celebration Center, the hub for Mickey and Minnie's 90th birthday celebration <Ref>https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/news/18jan2019-photos---mickey-and-minnies-celebration-central-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm </ref>
==The Statues==
Main Street USA is also home to two of the most famous statues in Walt Disney World, the “Partners” statue and the “Sharing the Magic” statue[[Image:Partners1. jpg|thumb|200px|The “Partners” Partners Statue was added with Cinderella Castle in 1995 and shows Walt Disney pointing forward while holding Mickey Mousethe background.| alt= Partner's hand <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/9766/The_History_of_the_Partners_Statue_Part_One </ref>. The plaque on the statue says, “We believe in our idea: a family park where parents and children could have fun – together.” The statue is placed at the central hub of the park, in front of Cinderella Castle.Statue Magic Kingdom]]
[[Image:Partners1Main Street USA is also home to two of the most famous statues in Walt Disney World, the “Partners” statue and the “Sharing the Magic” statue.jpg|thumb|200px|The Partners “Partners” Statue with Cinderella Castle was added in 1995 and shows Walt Disney pointing forward while holding Mickey Mouse's hand <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/9766/The_History_of_the_Partners_Statue_Part_One </ref>. The plaque on the backgroundstatue says, “We believe in our idea: a family park where parents and children could have fun – together.” The statue is placed at the central hub of the park, in front of Cinderella Castle.]]
The “Sharing the Magic” statue is located in Town Square and was built in 1999 in honor of Walt's brother Roy O. Disney <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/03/sharing-the-magic-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>. The statue shows Roy and Minnie Mouse sitting together on an ornate bench. The plaque below the bench is engraved with the dedication speech Roy gave at the grand opening of Walt Disney World.
'''[[Main Street Bakery]]'''- Located on East Street, the Main Street Bakery sells pastries, sandwiches and other snacks. In 2013 the Main Street Bakery became the first Starbucks location inside the Magic Kingdom.
==Entertainment==
[[Image:Dans.jpg|thumb|400px|The Dapper Dans performing. Photo by Lauren Javier.| alt= Dapper Dans]]
'''Dapper Dans'''- This barbershop quartet plays throughout the morning and afternoon on Main Street USA. For performance times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/dapper-dans/'''Click Here'''.]