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==The Statues==
[[Image:Partners1.jpg|thumb|200px|The Partners Statue with Cinderella Castle in the background.| alt= Partner's Statue Magic Kingdom]]
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.
==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.
'''[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''- The Walt Disney World Railroad lets guests take a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at Main Street USA, [[Frontierland]], and [[Fantasyland]].
'''[[Town Square Theater]]'''- This turn of the century theater allows guests to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in there backstage dressing rooms.
==Former Attractions==
[[Main Street Cinema]]- The Main Street Cinema allowed guests to watch classic films and cartoons.
[[Penny Arcade]]- The Penny Arcade allowed guests to play antique, turn of the century games. It also included more modern video games.
==Restaurants==
'''[[Crystal Palace]]'''- Located on West Street near the bridge to [[Adventureland]], the Crystal Palace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are character.
'''Crystal Palace[[Plaza Restaurant]]'''- Located on West at the end of East Street near the bridge to Adventureland. The Crystal Palace serves breakfast[[Tomorrowland]], the Plaza Restaurant Serves lunch and dinner. All meals are character meals. Prices range from $12-$20 per Entree, and specializes in sandwiches and Reuben.
'''Plaza [[Tony's Town Square Restaurant]]'''-Located at the end of East Street near Tommorowland. The Plaza in Town Square, Tony's Town Square Restaurant Serves serves lunch and dinner and . The restaurant specializes in sandwiches and Reuben. Entrees all under $12Italian food.
'''Tony[[Casey's Town SquareCorner]]-'''- Located on West Street next to the Emporium, Casey's Corner specializes in Town Square. Serves lunch hot dogs and dinner. Specializes in Italian other food. Entrees range from $12-$20typically found at a baseball game.
'''Corner Main Street Bake Shop[[Plaza Ice Cream Parlor]]'''- Located on East Street. Serves pastries, cookiesnext to the Plaza Restaurant, and cakes. All items under 5 dollarsthe Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves various ice cream products.
'''Casey's Corner- Specializes[[Main Street Bakery]]''' - Located on West East Street next to , the EmporiumMain Street Bakery sells pastries, Casey's Corner in hot dogs sandwiches and other food typically found at a baseball gamesnacks. Food under 5 dollarsIn 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'''. ]
'''Plaza Ice Cream ParlorThe Citizens of Main Street'''- Located on East Street next to These streetmosphere characters interact and perform for guests throughout the Plaza Restaurantmorning. The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves ice cream productsCitizens 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'''. ]
'''The Main Street BakeryCasey's Corner Pianist'''- The Main Street Bakery is located on East Street. The Bakery sells pastries, sandwiches and other snacks. All items usually under 7 dollars.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 Harmony Barbershop located on Main Street gives haircuts seven days a week.
*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://wdwradio.com/