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| image= Tomorrowland EntranceEntrance3.jpg| caption='''The entrance to TomorowlandTomorrowland.''' | theme= 1950's Early 20th century view of the future.
| park= Magic Kingdom
| opened=October 1, 1971
Tomorrowland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]]
==Overview==
Although not yet complete, Tomorrowland opened with the park in rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. When , the park land that opened it featured four attractions- The Grand Prix Raceway, Flight to was far from complete. More so than the Moonother lands of the Magic Kingdom, Skyway to FantasylandTomorrowland was in a state of flux, and America even as construction on the Beautifulpark itself was well underway <ref name= "Martin"> http://www. Although martinsvids.net/?p=281 </ref>. During the initial planning of the land was still under constructionthere had been plans for an indoor rollercoaster attraction, it was billed as and even a look into Monorail station that would have connected to the future planned Persian resort<ref name= "Martin"/>. Ultimately, these ideas were put on hold as Disney realized that only a portion of the space ageland would be ready for the park's opening day. In 1975Now scheduled to open in phases, when Tomorrowland was finally completed with popular opened it only featured two operating attractions, Space Mountain, Star Jets (later renamed Astro Orbiter) The WEDway People Mover, the Skyway to Fantasyland and The Carousel of Progress being addedthe [[Grand Prix Raceway]] <ref> http://www. Between 1975 and 1994 Tomorrowland experienced mostly relatively “minor” renovationsthisdayindisneyhistory. In 1975com/DisneyWorldGrandOpening.html</ref>. These attractions would shortly be joined by the Circle-Vision 360 film America the Beautiful (on November 25, due 1971 <ref> https://d23.com/a-to -z/america-the fact that -beautiful-film/</ref>) and Flight to the Moon was becoming datedon December 24, the attraction was re1971 <ref> https://d23.com/a-branded Mission to Mars-z/flight-to-the-moon/</ref>. The attraction If You Had Wings also went through a series In addition to these attractions the original incarnation of sponsor Tomorrowland also featured the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and name changes- Becoming If You Could Fly, Delta Dreamflight, and Take Flight before finally closing for good in 1998the iconic entrances spires which featured cascading waterfalls.
In 1994 Tomorrowland was completely “re-imagined” and changed to resemble a spaceport, like the ones envisioned in the early 20th century. The color scheme Phase II of Tomorrowland was changed from its classic blue and white, finally began to a more metallic darker looking land. In conjunction with the retheming, two new attractions were added. The first was the Timekeeper. This was a new film housed in the Circle-Vision 360 Theater that invited guests open to travel through time with the Timekeeper and his droid “9-eye”. The second attraction added was the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. The new attraction was a “theater-in-the-round” attraction where guests were placed in 1973 with the dark along with an escaped alienaddition of Space Mountain. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was much darker in its tone then most Walt Disney RidesWorld’s first indoor rollercoaster, and the attraction would become such a sign outside the building stated hit that it was not intended for children under would later be added to the age rest of 12the Disney Parks. Also changing in 1994 were Following the names opening of a lot Space Mountain came the additions of popular Tomorrowland attractions. The Grand Prix Raceway was renamed, the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Star Jets was renamed Astro Orbiter(November 28, 1974), the Carousel of Progress (January 15, 1975) and the WEDway People Mover was renamed the Tomorrowland Transit AuthorityWEDWay PeopleMover (July 1, 1975). The “new” TomorrowlandNow a complete land, was billed as “the future that never was”with its white color scheme and Googie architecture, and Tomorrowland was inspired by firmly rooted in the visions tomorrow of H.G. Wells and Jules Vernethe Space Age.
Further changes came to Between 1975 and 1994 Tomorrowland beginning in 1998 when Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin replaced Disney's Take Flight (formally If You Had Wings)experienced mostly relatively “minor” renovations. The new attraction allowed guests In 1975, due to go on an adventure the fact that Flight to defend the universe from Moon was becoming dated, the evil Emperor Zurgattraction was re-branded Mission to Mars<ref>https://www. To do this, guests would collect points by shooting orange targets with their “laser cannon”waltdatedworld. Another major new attraction opened in 2004 when Stitch's Great Escape! replaced the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encountercom/id88. Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, the ride was htm</ref>. The attraction If You Had Wings also went through a “theaterseries of sponsor and name changes-in-the-round” type attraction. Unlike the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien EncounterBecoming If You Could Fly, howeverDelta Dreamflight, Stitch was lighter in tone and more kid friendlyTake Flight as it changed sponsors from Eastern Airlines to Delta Airlines, before finally becoming sponsorless. <ref>https://www.waltdatedworld.com/id97. htm</ref>
In 1994 Tomorrowland was completely “re-imagined” and changed to resemble an intergalactic metropolis. Taking inspiration from the sci-fi pulp fiction of Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, as well as the Discoveryland concept created for Disneyland Paris, the color scheme of Tomorrowland was changed from its classic blue and white, to a more metallic darker looking land. In conjunction with the retheming, two new attractions were added. The first was the Timekeeper. Housed in the Tomorrowland Metropolis Science Center, this new film housed in the Circle-Vision 360 Theater, invited guests to travel through time with the Timekeeper and his droid “9-Eye”. The second attraction added was the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, which was housed in the Interplanetary Convention Center.<ref>http://wedwayradio.squarespace.com/wwr/2013/7/22/tomorrowland-94-show-notes-for-season-5-episode-11.html</ref> The new attraction was a “theater-in-the-round” attraction where guests were placed in the dark along with an escaped alien. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was much darker in its tone then most Disney Rides, and a sign outside the building stated that it was not intended for children under the age of 12. Also changing in 1994 were the names of a lot of popular Tomorrowland attractions. The Grand Prix Raceway was renamed the “Tomorrowland Indy Speedway”, Star Jets was renamed “Astro Orbiter”, and the WEDway People Mover was renamed the “Tomorrowland Transit Authority”. The “new” Tomorrowland, was billed as “the future that never was”.<ref>http://wedwayradio.squarespace.com/wwr/2013/7/22/tomorrowland-94-show-notes-for-season-5-episode-11.html</ref> Further changes came to Tomorrowland beginning in 1998 when Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin replaced Disney's Take Flight (formally If You Had Wings). The new attraction allowed guests to go on an adventure to defend the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. To do this, guests collect points by shooting orange targets with their “laser cannon”. Another new attraction opened in 2004 when Stitch's Great Escape! replaced the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, the ride was a “theater-in-the-round” type attraction like its predecessor. Unlike the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter however, Stitch was lighter in tone and more kid friendly. <ref>http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2014/11/stitchs-great-escape-ten-years.html</ref> The final next major change to Tomorrowland came in 2007 with the opening of the Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor. The new attraction, based on the Disney-Pixar movie Monsters, Inc replaced the Timekeeper. This change ended a streak of Circle Vision 360 attractions being housed in that location, since the park opened. Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor is an interactive show which utilizes the “digital puppetry” technology that allows the characters on the screen to interact with the audience.<ref>http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/tom-laugh.htm</ref> On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that a version of The TRON Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster from Shanghai Disneyland would also be built in the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/tron/news/16jul2017-tron-coaster-coming-to-magic-kingdoms-tomorrowland.htm </ref>. The attraction is expected to be completed in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021. Beginning May 25, 2018, Tomorrowland became the home of the temporary Incredible Tomorrowland Expo. This celebration of the Disney-Pixar Incredibles franchise features the Super Party Time dance party, Jack-Jack Diaper Dash (a baby racing contest that guests can participate in), Incredibles photo backdrops near the Carousel of Progress, Space Mountain and the Cool Ship <Ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/tomorrowland/news/24may2018-details-of-incredible-tomorrowland-expo-beginning-tomorrow-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm </ref>. An new Super Super Fans walk around characters. In addition to these offerings, the expo also features Incredibles themed food and drinks at many of Tomorrowland's dining locations.
==Attractions==
[[Image:Space.jpg|400px|thumb|Space Mountain in Tomorrowland]]
'''[[Astro Orbiter]]-''' This attraction allows guests to pilot their own spacecraft for a tame ride through space.
'''[[Space Mountain]]-'''This classic roller coaster takes guests on a high-speed adventure through space.
'''[[Stitch's Great Escape!]]-''' Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, on this attraction guests find themselves alone with escaped experiment 626!
[[Image:Space.jpg|300px|thumb|Space Mountain in Tomorrowland]]
'''[[Tomorrowland Speedway]]-''' This classic Disney attraction allows guests (including kids) to board their own “race car” and drive around Tomorrowland on a track.
* '''Magic Carpet 'Round the World'-''' A 360 tour of the world, featuring over 20 countries. This film was shown for a brief period during 1974 and 1975 while America the Beautiful was being updated. It was then brought back and permanently stayed in the Circle Vision 360 Theater from 1979-1984.
[[Image:Rockettowerplaza.jpg|400px|thumb|Rockettower Plaza in Tomorrowland]]
*'''American Journeys-''' A 360 tour of America. American Journeys featured more diversity then America the Beautiful. It opened on September 15th, 1984 and closed on January 9th, 1994.
'''Tomorrowland Arcade'''- This video game arcade was located at the exit of Space Mountain from 1995 until 2015.
 
'''[[Stitch's Great Escape!]]-''' Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, on this attraction guests found themselves alone with escaped experiment 626!
==Restaurants==
''' [[Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies]]-''' Located across from the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. , Auntie Gravity's Serves Galactic Goodies serves ice cream and assorted snacks.
''' [[Cool Ship]]-''' Located near Space Mountain, the Cool Ship is a refreshment stand.
''' [[Cosmic Ray's Starlight CaféCafe]]-''' Located near the entrance of Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s is a counter service restaurant. Guests are able to eat burgers, chicken and salad while listening to Sonny Eclipse and his backup singers the The Space Angles.
''' [[The Lunching Pad]]-''' Located at Rocket Tower RocketTower Plaza, The Lunching Pad is a quick service restaurant specializing in hot dogs.
''' [[Tomorrowland Terrace CafeRestaurant]]-''' Is a sit down restaurant Located on the border of [[Main Street USA]] and buffet located in Tomorrowland, the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant sells burgers, sandwiches and salads. The menu is American cuisine. The Cafe Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant is open seasonallyalso home to the Wishes Dessert Party.
==Shopping==
'''Buzz Lightyear's Shop-''' A store located at the exit of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. The store sells predominantly Toy Story and Buzz Lightyear merchandise.
'''Buzz's Star Command-''' A small shop located outside near Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. The shop is shaped like a rocket and it sells predominantly Toy Story merchandise.
''' Geiger's Counter-''' A shop offering hats and other merchandise. Also used for Disney Vacation Club information.
''' Ursa's Major Minor Mart-''' A smaller shop selling Disney merchandise.
 
==Entertainment==
'''Incredibles Super Dance Party'''- Located on the Tomorrowland Stage, the Incredibles Super Dance Party features characters from the Disney Pixar film The Incredibles dancing along to top 40 hits. The dance party takes place nightly beginning at 5 o'clock pm.
 
===Temporary Entertainment===
As part of the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo, Tomorrowland is now how to a number of temporary entertainment offerings. It is unknown how long the Expo will continue for.
 
'''Super Party Time-''' This daily dance party features characters from the Disney-Pixar Incredibles franchise. Performed at the Rockettower Plaza Stage, the Super Party Time dance party allows guests to interact with Edna Mode for the first time ever.
 
'''Jack-Jack Diaper Dash-''' Guests can register their baby to participate in a crawling race.
 
'''Super Super Fans-''' These Incredibles themed walk around characters interact with guests from 10am to 6:30p, daily.
 
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* For a time, Push the talking trashcan could be found in Tomorrowland. He looks looked like the other Tomorrowland trash cans and surprises would surprise guests by suddenly talking and moving.In 2014 Push was "retired".<ref>http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/02/push-the-talking-trash-can-could-get-canned-at-magic-kingdom-fans-rise-against-walt-disney-world-entertainment-cut/</ref>
*According to the signs on near the way from the Plaza Pavilion to TomorrowlandTerrace, Leonard Burnedstar will be conducting the Martian Pops Orchestra concert.
*Tomorrowland is designed to be like a city, the . The Avenue of the Planets leads to the Rocket Tower Rockettower Plaza and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority provides transportation. There is also a Interplanetary Convention Center.
*Space Mountain is the second highest structure in Walt Disney World at 183 feet!.
*Tomorrowland is headquarters to the fictional League of Planets. The back story states that because it is the headquarters it is a bustling metropolis. The "locals" could travel on the Blue Line (Tomorrowland Transit Authority) if they needed to get somewhere in Tomorrowland. The Red line would take them off planet, and the Green Line would take them to the “hover burbs”. They could also read about anything noteworthy by picking up a copy of the "Tomorrowland Times" from a robotic newsboy in Rocket Tower Plaza.
 
* This video shows some of the demolition of the original Tomorrowland in 1994 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPDxv7TzQ4o
==References==
http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id87.htm
http://wdwhistory.com/wiki/Delta_Dreamflight
 
http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/tomorrow
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