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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image= MSTrainStation3.jpg| caption='''The Train Station at the entrance to Main Street USA|alt= Main Street Train Station Magic Kingdom''' | theme= Americana | park= Magic Kingdom| opened=October 1, 1971| custom_label_1 = Number of Attractions| custom_value_1 = Two}}Main Street USA is a land in inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].[[Image:MSTrainStation==History==Main Street USA is themed to be a turn of the century, small American town.jpg|thumb|The Train Station land took much of its inspiration from Walt's boyhood hometown of Marceline, Missouri. Main Street opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971, with the opening day attractions of: the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]], the [[Main Street USAVehicles]]==Attraction History==(the Jitney, Fire Engine, Horseless Carriage, Horse Cars and Omnibus), the Penny Arcade, the Main Street Cinema, and the Harmony Barber Shop <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.

In 1973 Main Street USA opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971. The opening day attractions in Main Street were the Walt Disney World Railroadgot two major additions, The Main Street Vehicles (the Jitney, Fire Engine, Horseless Carriage, Horse Cars and Omnibus), The Penny Arcade, The Main Street Cinema, Swan Boats and the Harmony Barber Shop. The Walt Disney Railroad took guests around the park in a real steam engine stopping in FronteirlandStory <ref name= "story"> http://www. The Main Street Vehicles allowed guests to travel in the ways of the pastwaltdatedworld. Guests could ride any of the vehicles from the front end of Main Street, to Cinderella’s Castle and backcom/id140. The Penny arcade featured old style games and Moving Picture Machines, which would allow guests to view old movie serialshtm</ref> <ref name= "swan"> http://www. For just 25 cents The Main Street Cinema allowed guests to see full silent movies as well as old Disney shortswaltdatedworld. In 1973 Main Street USA got two major additionscom/id42.htm</ref>. The first addition was the Swan Boats. The Swan boats were located at the hub of the Magic Kingdom and allowed guests to peddle around both the hub and the [[Swiss Family Treehouse]] <ref name= "swan"/>. The other addition to Main Street was The Walt Disney Story. Located in on the Gulf Hospitality House, The Walt Disney Story other hand was a biographical movie about Walt himself and played simultaneously which was located in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The first major closure Located in Main Street USA happened in 1983 when the Swan Boats closed. The Boats which had originally numbered eleven, had been cut down to five before being closed. The explanation for the closure was that the Swan Boats were too expensive to keep running. In 1992 Main Street lost another attraction when the Walt Disney Story closed. The film was becoming too deteriorated to keep showing. A gift shop and information center known as the Exposition Hall replaced the Gulf Hospitality House and thus The Walt Disney Story. In 1995 the Penny Arcade, which had been an opening day attraction finally closed its doors. It was replaced along with the Main Street Bookstore and the House of Magic by the new Main Street Athletic Club. Another opening day attraction would soon follow in the Penny Arcades footsteps, when in 1998 the Main Street Cinema was redone. Instead of being a classic movie theater like it had always been, the Cinema was re-themed into a Disney art gift shop. The facade on the outside was changed to read “Now Showing: The Art of Disney”. Inside the new Cinema, you can still see old Disney shorts being played on a screen in the back of the shop. In 2001 the last major attraction change happened when the Harmony Barbershop was moved from West Center Street to Town Square. The move was made so that the Emporium could expand into what had previously been the barbershop. Besides the barbershop as of January 2012, Main Street has two opening day attractions left: The Main Street Vehicles and the Wald Disney World Railroad<ref name= "story"/>.

==The In 1995 the Penny Arcade, which had been an opening day attraction also closed its doors <ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id90.htm </ref>. It was replaced (along with the Main Street WindowsBookstore and the House of Magic) by the new Main Street Athletic Club (a shop) <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/main-street-athletic-club/ </ref>. Another opening day attraction would soon follow in the Penny Arcade's footsteps, when in 1998 the Main Street Cinema was redone. Instead of being a classic movie theater like it had always been, the Cinema was rethemed to become an Art of Disney gift shop <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm </ref>. During the refurbishment, the facade on the outside of the cinema was changed to read “Now Showing: The Art of Disney”. Perhaps in homage to the old cinema, guests can still see old Disney shorts being played on a screen in the back of the current shop. In 2001 the next major change happened when the Harmony Barbershop was moved from West Center Street to Town Square <ref name="widen"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm </ref>. The move was made so that the [[Emporium]] could expand into what had previously been the barbershop <ref name="widen"/>.

In February of 2014 Disney announced that the "hub" section of Main Street USA also has special meaning symbolicallywould be redeveloped <ref> http://www. This starts with the Walt Disney World Railroad (the opening curtain) wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/25feb2014-photos---magic-kingdom's-hub-set-for-big-changes-to-help-traffic-flow-and continues into Main Street-provide-more-fireworks-viewing-locations. On htm </ref>. As part of this redevelopment the ground, the bricks are red (the red carpet), Rose Garden and the credits for former landing of the park beginSwan Boats were removed. On the upper level 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 shops, each window has -plaza-west-at-the name of an important Disney member-magic-kingdom. These names are usually attracted to a fictional business in order to tie it in with htm </ref>. Furthermore, the rest seating areas outside of the land. Walt Disney[[Casey's Window is Corner]] and [[The Plaza Restaurant]] were expanded. In February of 2015 the last one people see when entering Main Street Plaza Gardens West and the park 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 first one -new-main-street-plaza-west-at-the see when leaving it-magic-kingdom. His window stateshtm </ref>. Besides featuring new foliage and water features, Walter Ethese gardens also house special FastPass + Wishes viewing areas <Ref> http://www. Disney Graduate School mousesteps.com/denises-corner-mainmenu-121/1571-review-of Design & Master Planning-fastpass-wishes-viewing-area-in-expanded-hub-at-the-magic-kingdom </ref>.

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. The “Partners” Statue 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 statue says, “We believe in our idea: a family park whereparents and children could have fun – together.” The statue is placed at the central hub of the park , in front of Cinderella's Castles. “The Sharing the Magic” statue is located in Town Square and was built in 1998 in honor of Walt's brother Roy O. Disney. 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 WorldCastle.

==Shopping HistoryAttractions== '''[[Main Street USA has always been known as one of the best places Vehicles]]'''- The Main Street Vehicles allow guests to shop in Walt Disney World. Although some of the opening day shops are still around, many have been closed, reride four different antique vehicles-themed or moved. In the table belowan omnibus, the basic information of each store is given including store namehorseless carriage, locationfire engine, merchandise sold and the opening and closing datesor a horse drawn trolley- from Town Square to Cinderella Castle or vice versa.

'''Crystal Palace'''- Located on West Street near the bridge to Adventureland. The Crystal Palace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are character meals. Prices range from $12-$20 per Entree.'''[[Plaza Restaurant]]'''-Located at the end of East Street near Tommorowland. The [[Tomorrowland]], the Plaza Restaurant Serves lunch and dinner , and specializes in sandwiches and Reuben. Entrees all under $12. '''Tony's Town Square'''- Located in Town Square. Serves lunch and dinner. Specializes in Italian food. Entrees range from $12-$20. '''Corner Main Street Bake Shop'''- Located on East Street. Serves pastries, cookies, and cakes. All items under 5 dollars.'''Casey's Corner- Specializes''' Located on West Street next to the Emporium, Casey's Corner in hot dogs and other food typically found at a baseball game. Food under 5 dollars. '''Plaza Ice Cream Parlor'''- Located on East Street next to the Plaza Restaurant. The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves ice cream products. '''The Main Street Bakery'''- The Main Street Bakery is located on East Street. The Bakery sells pastries, sandwiches and other snacks. All items usually under 7 dollars.

'''[[Tony's Town Square Restaurant]]'''- Located in Town Square, Tony's Town Square Restaurant serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant specializes in Italian food.  '''[[Casey's Corner]]-''' Located on West Street next to the Emporium, Casey's Corner specializes in hot dogs and other food typically found at a baseball game.  '''[[Plaza Ice Cream Parlor]]'''- Located on East Street next to the Plaza Restaurant, the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves various ice cream products.  '''[[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'''.] '''The Citizens of Main Street'''- These streetmosphere characters interact and perform for guests throughout the morning. The Citizens of Main Street include the Mayor, the Socialite, the Suffragette, and the Fire Chief. For performance times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/citizens-of-main-street-usa/'''Click Here'''.] '''Casey's Corner Pianist'''- This ragtime piano player performs outside of [[Casey's Corner]] '''Let The Magic Begin'''- The Magic Kingdom's welcome show, featuring Mickey and his friends opening the Magic Kingdom to guests. Let The Magic Begin is performed five minutes prior to park opening on the Cinderella Castle Stage.  '''Flag Retreat'''- At 5:00 pm, the American Flag found in Town Square is lowered and folded during this patriotic ceremony.  '''Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire'''- This stage show performed at the Cinderella Castle Stage, features Mickey and his friends, as well as characters from The Princess and the Frog, Tangled and Frozen. For show times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/mickeys-royal-friendship-faire/'''Click Here'''.]. '''Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party'''- This celebration of Mickey and Minnie's 90th birthday takes place throughout the afternoon on Main Street USA. For show times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/move-it-shake-it-dance-play-it/'''Click Here'''.]. '''Once Upon a Time'''- The Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular, this castle projection show is performed nightly. Once Upon a Time features Mrs. Potts telling Chip (both from Beauty and the Beast) bedtime stories. Moments from Disney animated features including: Cinderella, Peter Pan, Frozen, Alice in Wonderland and Beauty and the Beast are all featured during the show. ==Shopping History==Main Street USA has always been known as one of the best places to shop in Walt Disney World. Although some of the opening day shops are still around, many have closed, been rethemed, or moved. In the table below, the basic information of each store is given including: the store name, location, merchandise sold and the opening and closing dates. {| class="infoList"|-|'''Name'''|'''Opening'''|'''Closing'''|'''Replaced By'''|'''Location'''|'''Merchandise Sold'''|-|'''New Century Clock Shop'''|1971|April, 1986|Emporium expansion|West Street|Elgin watches and clocks|-|'''Greenhouse'''|1971|1985|Emporium expansion|West Central Street|Flowers and other plants.|-|'''Disney Clothiers'''|1985|Became part of the Emporium in 2001|Emporium expansion|West Central Street|Contemporary Disney Clothing|-|'''Hallmark Card Shop'''|1971|1985|Main Street Stationers|West Central Street|Hallmark cards, stationary, party items, gift wrapping. |-|'''Tobacconist'''|1971|1985|Main Street Stationers|West Street|Tobacco products.|-|'''Main Street Stationers'''|1985|1989|Main Street Book Store|West Street|Cards for all occasions, stationary and accessories. |-|'''Main Street Bookstore'''|1989|1995|Main Street Athletic Club|West Street|Greeting cards, stationary and writing accessories. |-|'''House of Magic'''|1971|March 19, 1995|Main Street Athletic Club|West Street|Magic tricks, masks, puzzles, books and gags. |-|'''Main Street Athletic Club'''|1995|Became part of Emporium in 2001|Emporium expansion|West Street|Sports and Disney themed merchandise.|-|'''[[Emporium]]'''|1971|Present|N/A|West Street|All sorts of Disney merchandise. |-|'''Cup N' Saucer'''|1971|1986|Uptown Jewelers|East Street|Fine China gifts.|-|'''Wonderland of Wax'''|1971|1981|Holiday Corner|East Street|Candles|-|'''Holiday Corner'''|1981|1986|Uptown Jewelers|East Street|Christmas decorations all year round.|-|'''Uptown Jewelers'''|1973|Present|N/A|East Street/East Central Street|Fine jewelry.|-|'''Hospitality Home'''|1973|1992|Exposition Hall|Town Square|N/A (Housed the Walt Disney Story attraction.)|-|'''Disneyana Collectibles'''|1989|1998|Exposition Hall|Town Square|General Disney merchandise|-|'''Exposition Hall'''|1992|2011|Town Square Theater|Town Square|Film and other photo merchandise|-|'''Town Square Theater'''|2011|Present|N/A|Town Square|N/A(Mickey Mouse meet and greet)|-|'''Main Street Confectionery'''|1971|Present|N/A (Renovated in 1998)|East Street|Chocolates, nuts and peanut bridle.|-|'''Camera Center (Kodak, GAF, Polaroid)'''|1971|Incorporated into the Confectionery|Main Street Confectionery expansion (1998)|East Street|Film, cameras and other camera accessories.|-|'''Market House'''|1971|2007|Crystal Arts (moved from former building)|East Central Street|Jams, jellies, old fashioned candies and cigars. |-|'''Crystal Arts'''|1973|Present|N/A (Original location was replaced by Main Street Bakery expansion.)|East Street/East Central Street|Glass cutting, blowing and engraving.|-|'''Chapeau'''|1973|Present|N/A<|East Street|Hats of all sorts, including personally engraved hats. |-|'''Disney & Co'''|1973|2007-2009|N/A|East Center Street|Favorite Disney merchandise.|-|'''Newsstand'''|1973|Present|N/A|Entrance to Main Street|General merchandise, film and other travel necessities. |-|'''Main Street Gallery'''|1998|Present|N/A (Included VMK Central 2005-2008)|East Street|Disney art|-|'''The Main Street Fire Station|1993|2011|Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom headquarters|Town Square|Firemen related merchandise as well as Disney souvenirs. |}==Fun Facts and Trivia==* The red sidewalks found in Town Square and the hub were chosen to enhance the green of the grass <ref name= "Wright"> The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: an Imagineer's-Eye Tour Alex Wright - Disney Editions - 2005 </ref>. *Besides representing the period in which Main Street is set, the lands BGM was also chosen to evoke a sense of optimism with upbeat tempos <ref name= "Wright"/>. *The Dapper Dans Quartet regularly sings on Main Street, especially outside of the barbershop <ref name= "trivia"/>. *The Firehouse found on Main Street is Engine Co. 1971 in honor of the year the park was founded<ref name= "trivia"/>.  *There is flag ceremony held daily at 5:00pm in which the American flag found on Main Street USA is taken down<ref name= "trivia"/>.  *Main Street USA is loosely based on Marceline Missouri circa 1910<ref name= "trivia"/>. *In the sidewalk in front of Tony's Town Square Restaurant guests can find Lady and the Tramp's paw prints in the cement. The prints are enclosed in a heart <ref name= "trivia"/> .  *The sound of tap shoes can be heard outside the “Dance Studio” on Main Street <Ref name= "trivia"> http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/main-street-usa/ </ref>.

*The buildings on Main Street (besides the Town Square Theater) are all built to approximately 7/8 scale <ref>http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/wdw/magickingdom/Secrets/MS/MainStreet.html </ref>. ==RefrencesReferences==

 http://www.burnsland.com/tgd/main_street.html