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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]].

Modeled after a small American towns, and set in the early 1900's, Main Street gets its architecture from different regions in the United States including Boston and Missouri. The change in architecture USA is easiest themed to see when at the four corners be a turn of the century, small American town. The land. Main Street begins when guests emerge took much of its inspiration from under the Walt Disney World Railroad, and ends when they reach the base of Cinderella's Castleboyhood hometown of Marceline, Missouri. Although Main Street does not have particular “rides” like opened along with the rest of the landsMagic Kingdom in 1971, it does have its own unique with the opening day attractions including of: the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]], and the [[Main Street Vehicles. Also on ]] (the Jitney, Fire Engine, Horseless Carriage, Horse Cars and Omnibus), the Penny Arcade, the Main Street are individual shops Cinema, and restaurants which add to its small town appealthe Harmony Barber Shop <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.

===The Main Street Windows===Main Article: [[Main Street Windows]] In 1973 Main Street USA also has special meaning symbolically. This starts with the Walt Disney World Railroad (the opening curtain) and continues into Main Street. On the groundgot two major additions, the bricks are red (the red carpet), Swan Boats and the credits for the park beginWalt Disney Story <ref name= "story"> http://www. On waltdatedworld.com/id140.htm</ref> <ref name= "swan"> http://www.waltdatedworld.com/id42.htm</ref>. The Swan Boats were located at the upper level hub of the main street shops, each window has the name of an important Disney member. These names are usually attracted Magic Kingdom and allowed guests to a fictional business in order to tie it in with peddle around both the rest of hub and the land[[Swiss Family Treehouse]] <ref name= "swan"/>. The Walt Disney's Window is Story on the last one people see when entering other hand was a biographical movie about Walt himself which was located in Located in the park and the first one the see when leaving it. His window states, Walter E. Disney Graduate School of Design & Master PlanningGulf Hospitality House <ref name= "story"/>.

The first major closure in Main Street USA happened in 1983 when the Swan Boats closed <ref name="swan"/>. The boats (which had originally numbered eleven) had been cut down to five before being closed, with the explanation given that they were too expensive to keep running <ref name= "swan"/>. In 1992 Main Street lost another attraction when the Walt Disney Story closed due to the fact that the film was becoming too deteriorated to keep showing<ref name= "story"/>. At this time, a gift shop and information center known as the Exposition Hall replaced the Hospitality House and thus The Walt Disney Story<ref name= "story"/>. 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 Bookstore 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 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 was expected to house live entertainment and be built in the backstage area between Main Street USA and Tomorrowland. In February 2018, it 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 Main Street Windows <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/best-kept-secrets_MK.htm </ref>==Besides just being an idealized small town, Main Street USA also has special meaning symbolically. This starts when guests enter the park and go under the Walt Disney World Railroad (the opening curtain). As guests continue onto Main Street they will notice that the ground is red (which symbolizes the red carpet), as around them the “credits” begin. The credits are located on the upper level of the Main Street, as they come in the form of the shop windows, which have the names of important people in the Disney Company’s history. These names are usually attached to a fictional business in order to tie it in with the rest of the land. Walt Disney's Window is the last one people see when entering the park and the first one the see when leaving it. His window states, "Walter E. Disney Graduate School of Design & Master Planning". ==The Statues==[[Image:Partners1.jpg|thumb|200px|The Partners Statue with Cinderella Castle in the background.| alt=Partner's Statue Magic Kingdom]] Main Street USA is also home to two of the most famous statues in Walt Disney World, the Partners Statue “Partners” statue and the Share “Sharing the Magic StatueMagic” statue. The Partners “Partners” Statue was added in 1995 and shows Walt Disney pointing forward while holding MickeyMouse'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 seems to be pointing out somethingchildren could have fun – together. ” The statue is placed at the central hub of the park because when the Magic Kingdom originally opened guests would have been required to pass the statue every time they went to a new land, in front of Cinderella Castle. “The Share  The “Sharing the Magic Statue” shows 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 a an ornate bench holding Minnie Mouses hand. The plaque below the bench is engraved with the dedication speech Roy gave at the grand opening of Walt Disney World.

===Current Attractions==='''The Main Street Vehicles[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''- These vehicles allow you to Travel The Walt Disney World Railroad lets guests take a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at Main Street on horse-drawn street cars, a double-decker Omnibus, an antique fire engineUSA, 1903 horseless carriages[[Frontierland]], and Jitneys [[Fantasyland]].

'''Walt Disney World Railroad[[Town Square Theater]]'''- Take a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at Main Street USA, Frontierland, This turn of the century theater allows guests to meet Mickey and Mickey's Toontown FairMinnie Mouse in there backstage dressing rooms.

===Past Former Attractions===[[Main Street Cinema]]- The Main Street Cinema allowed guests to watch classic films and cartoons.

'''[[Penny Arcade]]- The Penny Arcadeallowed guests to play antique, turn of the century games. It also included more modern video games. ==Restaurants=='''[[Crystal Palace]]'''- An arcade which opened with Located on West Street near the park and closed March 19bridge to [[Adventureland]], 1995the Crystal Palace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are character.

'''The Main Street Cinema[[Plaza Restaurant]]'''- The cinema used to play old Disney cartoons, and other company clips. This eventually became part Located at the end of East Street near [[Tomorrowland]], the Emporium (1971-1998)Plaza Restaurant Serves lunch and dinner, and specializes in sandwiches and Reuben.

'''The Walt Disney Story[[Tony's Town Square Restaurant]]'''- A movie honoring the works Located in Town Square, Tony's Town Square Restaurant serves lunch and life of Walter Elias Disneydinner. Opened April 15, 1973, closed 1992The restaurant specializes in Italian food.

'''The Swan Boats[[Casey's Corner]]-''- Guests could rent swan shaped peddle boats ' Located on West Street next to the Emporium, Casey's Corner specializes in hot dogs and go around other food typically found at a small lake. The dock still stands today, opened May 20, 1973 closed August 1983baseball game.

'''Cinderella's Surprise Celebration[[Plaza Ice Cream Parlor]]'''- A stage show set in front of Cinderella's CastleLocated on East Street next to the Plaza Restaurant, the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves various ice cream products.

'''Cinderellabration[[Main Street Bakery]]'''- Replaced Cinderella's Surprise CelebrationLocated on East Street, another stage showthe 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'''. ]

==Shopping=='''The Kodak Camera ShopCitizens of Main Street'''- Sells film These streetmosphere characters interact and camera suppliesperform 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'''.]

'''Main Street ConfectioneryCasey's Corner Pianist'''- This shop sells Disney candies.ragtime piano player performs outside of [[Casey's Corner]]

'''EmporiumLet The Magic Begin'''- The largest store on Main StreetMagic Kingdom's welcome show, sells every kind of Disney itemfeaturing 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.

'''Disney ClothiersFlag Retreat'''- Sells Disney character clothing for both kids At 5:00 pm, the American Flag found in Town Square is lowered and adultsfolded during this patriotic ceremony.

'''Firehouse Gift StationMickey's Royal Friendship Faire'''- Sells Disney This stage show performed at the Cinderella Castle Stage, features Mickey and park themed souvenirshis 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'''.].

'''NewsstandMove It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party'''- Sells sun screen, cameras, This celebration of Mickey and filmsMinnie'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'''.].

'''Main Street Athletic ShopOnce Upon a Time'''- Sells 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 sports items animated features including: Cinderella, Peter Pan, Frozen, Alice in Wonderland and Beauty and clothingthe Beast are all featured during the show.

'''The Chapeau'''- Sells mostly hats==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|- Sells watches |'''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 jeweleryother 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>.

'''Disney & Co.'''- Sells kids clothing*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 Market House'''- Sells Disney candies, especially outside of the barbershop <ref name= "trivia"/>.

'''Crystal Arts'''- Disney glassware *The Firehouse found on Main Street is sold hereEngine 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=Restaurants"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>. ==References==http://wdwradio.com/ http://www.burnsland.com/tgd/main_street.html http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/mkmain.htm

'''Crystal Palace'''http://www.florida- Serves breakfast, lunch and dinnerproject. All meals are character meals prices range from $12com/magic-kingdom-guidebooks-$20 per Entreesguidemaps

'''Plaza Restaurant'''- Serves lunch and dinnerhttp://www. Specializes in Sandwiches and Reubenomniluxe. Entrees all under $12net/wyw/mkindex. htm

'''Tony's Town Square'''- Serves lunch and dinnerhttp://www. Specializes in Italian foodyesterland. Entrees range from $12-$20com/reminders. html

'''Corner Main Street Bake Shop'''- Serves pastries, cookies, and cakeshttp://allears. All items under 5 dollarsnet/tp/mk/wds.htm

'''Plaza Ice Cream Parlor'''- Serves ice cream productshttp://www. omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm

'''Casey's Corner'''- Specializes in hot dogs and other food typically found at a baseball gamehttp://www. Food under 5 dollarshiddenmickeys. org/WDW/MagicKingdom/Secrets/MS/MainStreet.html

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