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| image= Tomorrowland Entrance3.jpg
| caption='''The entrance to Tomorrowland.'''
| theme= Early 20th century view of the future.
| park= Magic Kingdom
| opened=October 1, 1971
| custom_label_1 = Number of Attractions
| custom_value_1 = Eight}}
Tomorrowland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]]
==Overview==
Although Tomorrowland opened with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, the land that opened was far from complete. More so than the other lands of the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland was in a state of flux, even as construction on the park itself was well underway <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=281 </ref>. During the initial planning of the land there had been plans for an indoor rollercoaster attraction, and even a Monorail station that would have connected to the planned Persian resort<ref name= "Martin"/>. Ultimately, these ideas were put on hold as Disney realized that only a portion of the land would be ready for the park's opening day. Now scheduled to open in phases, when Tomorrowland opened it only featured two operating attractions, the Skyway to Fantasyland and the [[Grand Prix Raceway]] <ref> http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/DisneyWorldGrandOpening.html</ref>. These attractions would shortly be joined by the Circle-Vision 360 film America the Beautiful (on November 25, 1971 <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/america-the-beautiful-film/</ref>) and Flight to the Moon on December 24, 1971 <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/flight-to-the-moon/</ref>. In addition to these attractions the original incarnation of Tomorrowland also featured the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and the iconic entrances spires which featured cascading waterfalls.
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 2023.
Beginning May 25, 2018, Tomorrowland became the home of the temporary Incredible Tomorrowland Expo. This celebration of the Disney-Pixar Incredibles franchise featured the Super Party Time dance party, Jack-Jack Diaper Dash (a baby racing contest that guests can participate in), and 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>. As well as new Super Fans walk around characters. In addition to these offerings, the expo also featured Incredibles themed food and drinks at many of Tomorrowland's dining locations. The Incredible Tomorrowland Expo closed on September 3, 2018.
==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.
'''Astro Orbiter[[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]]-''' Allows guests This attraction based on Disney-Pixar film Toy Story allows guest to pilot help fight the evil Emperor Zurg by shooting targets with their own spacecraft for a tame ride through space!laser cannon and racking up points.
'''Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin[[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]]-''' This interactive show transports guests to Monstropolis where Mike Wizowski and company are putting on a comedy show. This attraction is based on the Disney/-Pixar film Toy Story allows guest to help fight the evil Eporer Zurg by shooting targets with their laser cannon and racking up the most pointsMonsters, Inc.
'''Monsters Inc, Laugh Floor[[Space Mountain]]-''' This interactive show puts transports classic roller coaster takes guests to Monstropolis where Mike Wizowski and company are putting on a comedy showhigh-speed adventure through space. Not only will the monsters perform for guests, but they will actually talk and include guests in their show!
'''Space Mountain-'''This classic high speed roller coaster takes guests on an adventure through space! '''Stitch's Great Escape!-''' Based on the Disney movie Lilo and Stitch. Guests will find themselves '''Tommorowland Indy [[Tomorrowland Speedway]]-''' This classic Disney attraction allows guests (including kids) to board their own “race car” and drive around Tommorowland Tomorrowland on a track. '''Tommorowland Transit Authority-''' This train ride lets guets take a relaxing tour around Tommorowland. Including a trip inside Space Mountain! '''Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress-''' Created by Walt Disney himself for the 1964 World's Fair, this attraction allows guests to experience 100 years of progress with the “typical American family”.
'''[[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]]-''' This train ride lets guests take a relaxing tour around Tomorrowland, including a trip inside Space Mountain.
'''[[Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress]]-''' Created by Walt Disney himself for the 1964 World's Fair, this attraction allows guests to experience 100 years of progress with the “typical American family”.
==Past Attractions==
'''Skyway to Fantasyland-''' This Gondola lift transported passengers from Tomorrowland to [[Fantasyland]] from 1971-1995.
*''' The Timekeeper”Timekeeper- ''' A 360 trip through time with the Timekeeper and his droid 9-eye. The ride opened in 1994 and closed in 2006. When it opened the Timekeeper was a part of the “new Tommorowland”“New Tomorrowland”.
''' If You Had Wings-''' An Onimover Omnimover dark ride, which took guests on a “trip” around the world visiting various tour destinations. The ride was sponsored by Eastern Air Lines and was clearly a clear large promotion for the company. It opened in 1972 and closed June 1st 1, 1987.
''' If You Could Fly-” ''' After Eastern Air Lines dropped its sponsorship of the rideIf You Had Wings, all references to Eastern were removed and the ride was renamed If you You Could flyFly. The Although the music was different, the scenes and set sets remained the same, although the music was different. If You Had Wings Could Fly opened June 6, 1987 and closed January 4, 1989.
''' Delta Dreamflight-''' - Was This attraction was a pop-up book version of the history of flight using . The ride used simplistic sets, some Audio Animatronics, and projection effects. Riders passed through scenes of barnstormers, an M-130, Tokyo , and Paris in the 1930s, . They also traveled through the jet age, and the future of air travel, and appeared to enter before finally entering a working jet engine.(2) Delta Dreamflight Opened in 1989 and closed in 1996 after Delta dropped its sponsorship.
'''Take Flight”Flight- ''' When Delta dropped its sponsorship of Delta Dreamflight all references to Delta were removed and the ride was renamed Take Flight. This incarnation lasted from 1996-1998 before closing for good.
''' Flight to the Moon-''' - Was an On this attraction where guests boarded a “spacecraft” and flew to the moon. The ride was already outdated by the time it was opened in 1971 and was replaced by Mission to Mars in 1975.
''' Mission to Mars-''' – Was a similar This attraction was similar to Flight to the Moon, however now guests were traveling to Mars, something that humans have never done. Guests would board their spacecraft and enter a large room. Guests On this attraction guests could then look out their windows as the spacecraft “traveled” to Mars. Mission to Mars opened in 1975 and closed in 1993.
''' ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter-''' This attraction was Was a “theater-in-the-round” attraction where guests were placed in the dark along with an escaped Alienalien. Although the attraction was scary for younger children and thus unpopular with some adults, it gained a cult following. The attraction opened in 1995 as part of the “new Tommorowland” “New Tomorrowland” and closed in 2003. ==Restaurants==
''' Auntie GravityTomorrowland Arcade's Galactic Goodies-''' Located across - This video game arcade was located at the exit of Space Mountain from the Tommorowland Indy Speedway. Auntie Gravity's Serves ice cream and assorted snacks1995 until 2015.
''' Cool Ship[[Stitch's Great Escape!]]-''' Is a drink stand located near Space Mountain. Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, on this attraction guests found themselves alone with escaped experiment 626!
==Restaurants== ''' Cosmic Ray[[Auntie Gravity's Starlight CaféGalactic Goodies]]-''' Is a counter service restaurant located near Located across from the entrance of Tommorowland. Guests are able to eat burgersTomorrowland Indy Speedway, chicken Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies serves ice cream and salad while listening to Sonny Eclipse and his backup singers the Space Anglesassorted snacks.
''' The Lunching Pad[[Cool Ship]]-''' Located at Rocket Tower Plazanear Space Mountain, the Lunching pad Cool Ship is a counter service restaurant specializing in hot dogsrefreshment stand.
''' Tomorrowland Terrace [[Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe]]-''' Is Located near the entrance of Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s is a sit down counter service restaurant . Guests are able to eat burgers, chicken and buffet located in Tommorowland. salad while listening to Sonny Eclipse and his backup singers The menu is American cuisine and the Cafe is open seasonallySpace Angles.
''' Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station[[The Lunching Pad]]-''' Located across from Stitch's Great Escape!at RocketTower Plaza, the Tommorowland Terrace Noodle Station The Lunching Pad is a counter quick service restaurant which specializes specializing in noodle meals and Asian saladshot dogs.
'''[[Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant]]-''' Located on the border of [[Main Street USA]] and Tomorrowland, the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant sells burgers, sandwiches and salads. The Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant is also 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.
''' Merchant of Venus-''' A store located at the end of Stitch's Great Escape! Merchant of Venus sells a large amount of Stitch merchandise as well as other Tommorowland Tomorrowland merchandise.
''' Mickey's Star Traders-''' A large store located near Space Mountain. Mickey's Star Traders sells all kinds of Disney merchandise and is the biggest store in TommorowlandTomorrowland.
''' Space Mountain Shop-''' A shop located at the exit of Space Mountain. Specializes in Space Mountain merchandise.
''' Ursa's Major Minor Mart-''' A smaller shop selling Disney merchandise.
==CharactersEntertainment=='''Push-Incredibles Super Dance Party''' Push is a talking trash can who can be found in Tommorowland. He looks like - Located on the other Tommorowland trash cans and surprises guests by talking and movingTomorrowland 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'''Buzz Lightyear-''' Buzz can usually be found outside the Carousel of Progressclock pm.(Common)
'''Chip and DaleSuper Party Time-''' Chip and Dale 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 sometimes be found wearing space suitsregister 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. (Uncommon)
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* For a time, Push the talking trashcan could be found in Tomorrowland. He looked like the other Tomorrowland trash cans and 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>
*Space Mountain is the second highest structure in Walt Disney World at 183 feet! Tommorowland is headquarters to the League of Planets. The back story says that Tomorrowland serves as the headquarters for the fictional League of Planets and it is bustling metropolis. The "locals" could travel on the Blue Line (Tomorrowland Transit Authority) if they needed to get somewhere in Tommorowland. 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.
*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==