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Although not yet complete, Phase II of Tomorrowland opened . When the park opened it featured four attractions, The Grand Prix Raceway, Flight finally began to the Moon, Skyway open to Fantasyland, and America guests in 1973 with the Beautifuladdition of Space Mountain. Although Walt Disney World’s first indoor rollercoaster, the park was still under construction, attraction would become such a hit that it was billed as a look into would later be added to the future rest of the space ageDisney Parks. In 1975, Tomorrowland was finally completed. Popular attractions, Following the opening of Space Mountain, came the additions of the Star Jets (later renamed Astro OrbiterNovember 28, 1974) The WEDway People Mover, and the The Carousel of Progress were added. This Tomorrowland more closely resembled the Tomorrowland of today. Between (January 15, 1975 ) and 1994 Tomorrowland experienced relatively “minor” renovations. In 1975, due to the fact that Flight to the Moon was becoming datedWEDWay PeopleMover (July 1, was re-branded Mission to Mars. The rethemed ride with final destination now being Mars instead of the moon (which humans had already gone to1975). The attraction If You Had Wings went through Now a series of sponsor complete land, with its white color scheme and name changesGoogie architecture, until finally Tomorrowland was firmly rooted in 1998 it closed for goodthe tomorrow of the Space Age.

In Between 1975 and 1994 Tomorrowland was completely “reimagened” and changed to resemble a spaceport, like the ones envisioned in the early 20th centuryexperienced mostly relatively “minor” renovations. The color scheme of Tomorrowland was changed from it's classic blue and whiteIn 1975, due to a more metallic darker looking land. In conjunction with the retheming, two new attractions were added. The first, was fact that Flight to the Timekeeper. This Moon was a new film housed in the Circle-Vision 360 Theaterbecoming dated, invited guests to travel through time with the Timekeeper and his droid “9-eye”. The second attraction added was the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounterre-branded Mission to Mars<ref>https://www.waltdatedworld.com/id88.htm</ref>. The new attraction was If You Had Wings also went through a “theaterseries of sponsor and name changes-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 RidesBecoming If You Could Fly, Delta Dreamflight, and a sign outside the building stated that Take Flight as it was not intended for children under the age of 12changed 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 “Tomorrowland Indy SpeedwaySpeedway”, Star Jets was renamed Astro Orbiter“Astro Orbiter”, and the WEDway People Mover was renamed the Tomorrowland “Tomorrowland Transit AuthorityAuthority”. The “new” Tomorrowland, was billed as “the future that never was”, and was inspired by the visions of H.G<ref>http://wedwayradio. Wells and Jules Vernesquarespace.com/wwr/2013/7/22/tomorrowland-94-show-notes-for-season-5-episode-11. html</ref>

Further changes came to Tomorrowland beginning In in 1998 when Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin replaced Disney's Take Flight (formally If You Had Wings). Buzz Lightyear The new attraction allowed guests to Buzz go on an adventure to defend the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. To do this, guests would collect points by shooting orange targets with their “laser cannon”. The new ride proved to be extremely popular with guests. Another major new attraction opened in 2004 when Stitch's Great Escape! Replaced replaced the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Based on the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, the ride was also a “theater-in-the-round” type attractionlike 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 ending . This change ended a streak of Circle Vision 360 attractions being housed therein 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>

'''Astro Orbiter[[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]]-''' This attraction based on Disney-Pixar film Toy Story allows guests 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[[Tomorrowland Speedway]]-'''This classic high speed roller coaster takes Disney attraction allows guests (including kids) to board their own “race car” and drive around Tomorrowland on an adventure through space!a track.

'''Stitch's Great Escape![[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]]-''' Based on the Disney movie Lilo and StitchThis train ride lets guests take a relaxing tour around Tomorrowland, including a trip inside Space Mountain. Guests will find themselves alone with escaped experiment 626!

'''Tomorrowland Indy Speedway-''' This classic Disney attraction allows guests (including kids) to board their own “race car” and drive around Tomorrowland on a track.  '''Tomorrowland Transit Authority-''' This train ride lets guets 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”.

'''Skyway to Fantasyland-''' This Gondola lift transported passengers from Tomorrowland to Fantasyland from 1971-1995. '''The Circle Vision 360 Theater-''' This Theater housed a series of attractions all of which were Circle Vision 360 films , from 1971-2006. The attractions housed here wereincluded:

* '''America the Beautiful-''' A 360 degree tour of America. Included in the film were scenes from New Salem, Illinois, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Hawaii. Ran America the Beautiful ran from 1971-1974, and then 1975-1979.

* '''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 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.

*'''American JourneysThe Timekeeper-''' A 360 tour of American. American Journeys featured more diversity then America trip through time with the BeautifulTimekeeper and his droid 9-eye. It The ride opened on September 15th,1984 in 1994 and closed on January 9th, 1994in 2006. When it opened the Timekeeper was a part of the “New Tomorrowland”.

*''' The TimekeeperIf You Had Wings-''' A 360 trip through time with An Omnimover dark ride which took guests on a “trip” around the Timekeeper and his droid 9-eyeworld . The ride was sponsored by Eastern Air Lines and was clearly a large promotion for the company. It opened in 1994 1972 and closed in 2006June 1, 1987. When it opened the Timekeeper was a part of the “new Tomorrowland”

''' If You Had WingsCould Fly-''' An Onimover dark ride, which took guests on a “trip” around the world visiting various tour destinations. The ride was sponsored by After Eastern Air Lines dropped its sponsorship of If You Had Wings, all references to Eastern were removed and the ride was a clear promotion for renamed If You Could Fly. Although the companymusic was different, the scenes and sets remained the same. It If You Could Fly opened in 1972 and closed June 1st 6, 1987and closed January 4, 1989.

''' If You Could FlyDelta Dreamflight-''' After Eastern Air Lines dropped its sponsorship This attraction was a pop-up book version of the history of flight. The rideused simplistic sets, Audio Animatronics, all references to Eastern were removed and the ride was renamed If You Could Flyprojection effects. The Riders passed through scenes of barnstormers, an M-130, Tokyo, and set remained Paris in the same, although the music was different1930s. If You Had Wings opened June 6They also traveled through the jet age, 1987 and closed January 4the future of air travel, before finally entering a working jet engine. Delta Dreamflight Opened in 1989and closed in 1996 after Delta dropped its sponsorship.

''' Delta DreamflightTake Flight-''' Was a pop-up book version of the history of flight using 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 When Delta dropped its sponsorship the jet age, and the future of air travel, before finally entering a working jet engine.(2) Delta Dreamflight Opened in 1989 all references to Delta were removed and closed in the ride was renamed Take Flight. This incarnation lasted from 1996 after Delta dropped its sponsorship-1998 before closing for good.

'''Take Flightto the Moon-''' When Delta dropped its sponsorship all references to Delta were removed On this attraction guests boarded a “spacecraft” and flew to the moon. The ride was renamed Take Flight. This incarnation lasted from 1996-1998 before closing for goodalready outdated by the time it was opened in 1971 and was replaced by Mission to Mars in 1975.

''' Flight Mission to the MoonMars-''' Was an This attraction where guests boarded a “spacecraft” and flew was similar to Flight to the moonMoon, however now guests were traveling to Mars, something that humans have never done. The ride was already outdated by On this attraction guests could then look out their windows as the time it was opened in 1971 and was replaced by spacecraft “traveled” to Mars. Mission to Mars opened in 1975and closed in 1993.

''' Mission to MarsExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter-''' Was a similar This attraction to Flight to was a “theater-in-the Moon, however now -round” attraction where guests were traveling to Mars, something that humans have never doneplaced in the dark along with an escaped alien. Guests would board their spacecraft Although the attraction was scary for younger children and enter thus unpopular with some adults, it gained a large roomcult following. Guests could then look out their windows as the spacecraft “traveled” to Mars. Mission to Mars The attraction opened in 1975 1995 as part of the “New Tomorrowland” and closed in 19932003.

''' ExtraTERRORestrial Alien EncounterTomorrowland Arcade'''- This video game arcade was located at the exit of Space Mountain from 1995 until 2015. '''[[Stitch's Great Escape!]]-''' Was a “theater-in-Based on the-round” 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch, on this attraction where guests were placed in the dark along found themselves alone with an escaped Alien. 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 Tomorrowland” and closed in 2003.experiment 626!

''' Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies[[Cool Ship]]-''' Located across from near Space Mountain, the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Auntie Gravity's Serves ice cream and assorted snacksCool Ship is a refreshment stand.

''' Cool Ship[[Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe]]-''' Located near Space Mountain, the Cool Ship entrance of Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s is a refreshment standcounter service restaurant. Guests are able to eat burgers, chicken and salad while listening to Sonny Eclipse and his backup singers The Space Angles.

''' Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café[[The Lunching Pad]]-''' Located near the entrance of Tomorrowlandat RocketTower Plaza, Cosmic Rays The Lunching Pad is a counter quick service restaurant. Guests are able to eat burgers, chicken and salad while listening to Sonny Eclipse and his backup singers the Space Anglesspecializing in hot dogs.

''' The Lunching Pad[[Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant]]-''' Located at Rocket Tower Plazaon the border of [[Main Street USA]] and Tomorrowland, the Lunching pad is a counter service restaurant specializing in hot dogs.  ''' Tomorrowland Terrace Cafe-''' Is a sit down restaurant Restaurant sells burgers, sandwiches and buffet located in Tomorrowlandsalads. The menu is American cuisine and the Cafe is open seasonally.  ''' Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station-''' Located across from Stitch's Great Escape!, Restaurant is also home to the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station is a counter service restaurant which specializes in noodle meals and Asian saladsWishes Dessert Party.

==CharactersEntertainment=='''Push-Incredibles Super Dance Party''' Push is a talking trash can who can be found in Tomorrowland. He looks like - Located on the other Tomorrowland trash cans and surprises guests by talking and movingStage, 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.

'''Buzz Lightyear-''' Buzz can usually be found outside ===Temporary Entertainment===As part of the Carousel Incredible Tomorrowland Expo, Tomorrowland is now how to a number of Progresstemporary entertainment offerings. It is unknown how long the Expo will continue for.(Common)

'''StitchSuper Party Time-''' Stitch can usually be found outside This daily dance party features characters from the Carousel of ProgressDisney-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. (Common)

'''Chip and DaleJack-Jack Diaper Dash-''' Chip and Dale 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)

*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!.