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| image= DumboRideFantasylandCastleFantasyland3.jpg| caption='''Dumbo Cinderella Castle towering above the Flying Elephant in Prince Charming Regal Carrosel| alt= Magic Kingdom Fantasyland.'''
| theme=Fantasyland
| park= Magic Kingdom
| opened=October 1, 1971
| custom_label_1 = Number of Attractions
| custom_value_1 = EightSixteen}}Fantasyland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].
==History==
Fantasyland opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Unlike the other lands of the Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland took its inspiration from the Disney movies themselves. The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were: [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], the [[Mad Tea Party]], [[Snow White's Adventures]], Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, [[Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel]], the Mickey Mouse Revue, [["it's a small world"]] and the Skyway to Tomorrowland <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. Within the next month, [[Peter Pan's Flight]] and the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage would also open <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>, giving Fantasyland an astounding ten attractions by late 1971 <ref> http://inacents.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Map.jpg </ref>. Unlike Disneyland’s Fantasyland, which had more of a whimsical theme, the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland took a lot of inspiration from the European villages where many of the Disney stories were originally written <Ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/magic_kingdom/fantasyland/ </ref>.
[[Image:CastleFantasyland2.jpg|thumb|400px|Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]]
Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when the Mickey Mouse Revue was closed and eventually moved to the new Tokyo Disneyland <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mmr.htm </ref>. The Fantasyland Theater which had housed the revue remained unused until 1987 when the attraction, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was a 3D show which allowed guests to see “the world through the eyes of a child”. The film had previously been shown in [[Epcot]], Disneyland, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to The Magic Kingdom <Ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/magic-journeys-film/ </ref>.
In the early 1990s, Fantasyland opened along underwent a series of changes. In 1993, Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with the rest The Legend of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971Lion King. The land took its inspiration from new attraction used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney movies themselves. 's The opening day attractions for Fantasyland wereLion King <ref> https: [[Dumbo //www.waltdatedworld.com/id181.htm</ref>. Further change came to the Flying Elephant]]land in 1994, when the [[Mad Tea Party]]20, Snow White’s Adventure, Mr000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closed<ref name= "leagues"> http://www. Toad’s Wild Rideomniluxe.net/wyw/20K.htm </ref>. Although the exact reason for the attraction's closure remains unclear, [[Cinderella’s Golden Carousel]]20, 000 Leagues was not closed due to lack of popularity. Instead it may have been closed because the Mickey Mouse Revueride was not handicap accessible, [["it's broke down frequently, had a small world"]] max capacity, and the Skyway cost a lot to Tommorowlandmaintain. Within After the next monthride had closed, the lagoon which housed the attraction remained empty until 2001 <ref name= "leagues"/>. Also in 1994, [[Peter PanSnow White's FlightAdventures]] and was redesigned so that the 20attraction's plot more closely followed the film. At this time,000 Leagues Under Snow White herself was also added to the Seaattraction<Ref name= "snow"> http: Submarine Voyage would also open, giving Fantasyland an astounding ten attractions by late 1971//www. Unlike Disneyland’s Fantasyland, which had more of omniluxe.net/wyw/swa.htm </ref>. When Snow White's Adventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures (a whimsical theme, name that had been used on and off during the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland took a lot of inspiration from European villages, where many of 1980s). The reason for the Disney stories were originally writtenname change was that the attraction had often scared younger children and the Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary <ref name= "snow"/>.
Another opening day attraction closed in 1998, when Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was removed <Ref name= "toad"> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. Disney thought that a more well-known character would be better suited for the large building that housed the attraction <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. The ride was still popular however, and when news of the attractions closure spread, a “Save Toad” campaign was started <ref> https://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/toad/ </ref>. Despite the campaign Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed on September 7, 1998 <ref name= "toad"/>. The attraction was replaced by [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]], which opened in 1999. Also in 1999, the Skyway to Tomorrowland was closed <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/skywaymk.html </ref>. The closure of the attraction came after a Disney World employee was killed while cleaning a platform on the attraction, although Disney said that the accidental death had nothing to do with the ride closing <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/09/magic_kingdom_skyway_1.html </ref>, the Skyway would never open again.
The former location of the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage finally began to change in 2001. A new attraction, Ariel's Grotto (a little Mermaid meet and greet) opened in the 20,000 Leagues queue area <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/ariels-grotto </ref>. Then, in 2002 the Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when Theater was once again changed. The Legend of the Mickey Mouse Revue Lion King was closed and eventually moved to removed from the theater <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fan-lionking.htm </ref>, thus paving the way for a new Tokyo Disneylandattraction to open. The new attraction that was designed for the Fantasyland Theater which had housed the revue remained unused until 1987 when the attraction, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was a 3D show which allowed guests to see “the world through the eyes of a child”named [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]. The film had previously been shown features Donald Duck traveling through many famous Disney movies looking for Mickey’s “Sorcerers Hat” (which he of course used without permission). Songs and characters from classic Disney movies also appeared in Epcotthe show, Disneylandincluding characters from: Beauty and the Beast, Fantasia, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to Aladdin. Also getting a new attraction was the former 20,000 League Lagoon, which was transformed in 2005 into Pooh's Playful Spot <ref name= "playful"> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/poohs-playful-spot </ref>. The Magic Kingdomnew attraction was an outdoor play area for children which eventually closed in 2010 <ref name= "playful"/>. Also in 2010, another minor change came when Cinderella’s Golden Carousel was renamed the Prince Charming Regal Carousel, although the ride remained the same <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/carrousel-name-change-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>.
==Fantasyland Expansion==
[[Image:BeastsCastle.jpg|thumb|400px|Beast's Castle was added to Fantasyland in 2012. Photo by Harshlight]]
In September of 2009, Disney announced that a major expansion would be taking place in Fantasyland. The proposed expansion, which would double the size of the land, was to include <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom-story.html </ref>:
* A second Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction, with an interactive circus tent.
* A Tinker Bell meet and greet inside the world of Pixie Hollow <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom-story.html </ref>.
'''[[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]'''- Join Mickey, Donald, Ariel, Aladdin and others in this 3D musical show. On Mickey's Philharmagic guests can sit back and relax as Donald Duck travels through various Disney movies trying to recover Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat.
'''[["it's a small world"The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]]'''- Allows This attraction allows guests to board a honey pot and take a cruise journey through the Hundred-Acre Woods with kids from around the world. Guest board boats Pooh and visit many different cultures all while listening to the classic Disney song, “it's a Small World”Friends.
'''[[Mad Tea PartyWalt Disney World Railroad]]'''- This ride allows lets guests to spin along in tea cups as they celebrate their unbirthday. Based on the 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland and located near Tommorowlandtake a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], this ride can cause motion sickness[[Frontierland]], and Fantasyland.
'''[[Mickey's PhilharMagicThe Barnstormer Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]]'''- Join MickeyThis mild roller coaster is a re-themed version of the Barnstormer attraction. Located in Storybook Circus, Donald, Ariel, Aladdin and others the attraction opened in this 3D musical show. Sit back and relax as Donald Duck travels through various Disney movies trying to recover Mickey’s Sorcerer HatMarch 2012.
'''[[Peter PanAriel's FlightGrotto]]'''- You can fly, you can fly, you can fly! Join Peter Pan as you fly over London A Little Mermaid meet-and into Neverland to fight the evil Captain Hook-greet and outdoor water play area. Along This attraction closed in 2010 but reopened as part of the way you will meet Wendy, Tinkerbell and many others on this adventurous dark rideFantasyland Expansion.
'''[[The Many Adventures Under the Sea: Journey of Winnie the PoohLittle Mermaid]]-'''- This attraction allows dark ride takes guests to take a journey through the Hundred-Acre Woods story of the Little Mermaid. Guests board clam shaped ride vehicles to head "under the sea" with Pooh and Friends!Ariel.
'''[[Walt Disney World RailroadCasey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station]]-'''- Lets guests take a steam powered train around Walt This outdoor water play area is perfect for young kinds. Located in Storybook Circus, Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station is based on the 1941 Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], [[Frontierland]], and Fantasylandmovie Dumbo.
'''The Barnstormer Starring Goofy as the Great Goofini’’’[[Enchanted Tales with Belle]]'''- This mild roller coaster is a re-themed version meet and greet opportunity allows guests to enter the Beast's library to help Belle and her friends recreate the story of Beauty and the Barnstormer attraction. Located in Storybook Circus, the attraction opened in March 2012Beast.
'''[[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]-'''- This family roller coaster takes guests whizzing though the Seven Dwarfs' diamond mine. Based on the 1937 Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
'''[[Image:Winnie.jpg|thumb| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, one of the newest attractions in FantasylandPrincess Fairytale Hall]]'''- This meet and greet location allows guests to meet their favorite princesses. Anna, Elsa, Cinderella and Rapunzel can all be found here.
==Past Attractions==[[Image:MrToadWildRide.jpg|thumb|350px| Mr. Toad's Wild Ride operated in Fantasyland from 1971 until 1998]]'''[[Pooh's Playful Spot]]'''- Pooh's Playful Spot was an outdoor playground for little kids. Based on the popular Winnie the Pooh cartoons and movies, this attraction opened in 2005 and closed in 2010.
'''[[Snow White's Scary AdventureAdventures]]'''- Snow White’s Scary Adventure Adventures was a dark ride based on the 1941 Disney movie Snow White. The attraction allowed guests to ride along through the story of Snow White. Snow White’s Scary Adventure Adventures opened with the park in 1971 and closed in May 31, 2012.
'''[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]]'''- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was a This dark ride was based on the 1955 Disney movie the Wind and the Willows. In On this attraction guests road along with Mr. Toad on a crazy, jerky ridethrough London. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride opened with the park in 1971 and closed September 8, 1998.
'''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage'''- Was an This opening day attraction that allowed guests to submerge in the Pacific Ocean and view the deep sea with Captain Nemo and his crew. The attraction took up about ¼ of Fantasyland, but and closed October 14, 1994. It was based on the 1952 live-action Disney movie20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
'''The Skyway to TommorowlandTomorrowland'''- The Skyway allowed guests to travel from Fantasyland to Tommorowland Tomorrowland via gondola lift. The attraction opened with the park in 1971 and closed on November 10, 1999.
'''Magic JourneysMickey Mouse Revue'''- Magic Journeys was a 3D show located Located in the Fantasyland Theater. The , this Audio Animatronic show showed guests the world through the view featured dozens of a childDisney characters as they performed classic songs. The attraction Mickey Mouse Revue opened December 1, 1987 with the park in 1971 and closed December 1, 1993in September 1980.
'''The Legend of the Lion KingMagic Journeys'''- The Legend of the Lion King Magic Journeys was a musical 3D show that opened on June 15, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. The show was housed located in the Fantasyland Theater. The film showed guests the world through the eyes of a child. The show used puppetryattraction opened December 1, animation 1987 and special effects to tell the story of Disney's 1992 movie The Lion Kingclosed December 1, 1993.
==Dining=='''The Beast[[Cinderella's CastleRoyal Table]]'''- Visit A table service restaurant located within Cinderella Castle. For breakfast guests can attend the castle of the beats"Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", to visit Belle with Cinderella and her friends! Based on the the 1991 movieother Disney Princesses. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner, this attraction is part of which features the Fantasyland expansionFairy Godmother who helps celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and is set to open in 2012other special events.
'''Ariel's Grotto[[Pinocchio Village Haus]]'''- A Little Mermaid meet-Located near “it’s a small world”, this counter service restaurant specializes in Italian food including, pizza, spaghetti and-greet and outdoor water play area. This attraction closed in 2010 but is expected to be re-opened in 2012sandwiches.
'''Under the Sea: [[The Voyage of the Little MermaidFriar's Nook]]'''- Will be a dark ride which will take guests through the story Located by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Little Mermaid. Expected to open in late 2012Pooh, this counter service restaurant sells chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and beverages.
'''Casey Jr. Splash n Soak[[Storybook Treats]]'''-Will be an outdoor water area for young kids. Located in Storybook Circus this attraction is based on the 1941 Disney movie Dumbo. Expected next to open in the summer of 2012The Friar's Nook, Storybook Treat serves various ice cream products.
'''The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train[[Cheshire Cafe]]'''- Will be a wooden roller coaster based on Located near the 1937 Disney movie Snow White and Mad Tea Party, the Seven Dwarfs. Expected to open in 2013Cheshire Cafe sells frozen lemonade, ice coffee and snacks.
'''Storybook Treats[[Gaston's Tavern]]'''- Serves ice creamLocated within the Fantasyland expansion, located next to Gaston's Tavern is a quick service restaurant. Based on the Friars NookDisney movie Beauty and the Beast, guests can choose from a selection of snacks that include pork shanks and cinnamon rolls.
'''Cheshire Cafe[[Prince Eric's Village Market]]'''- Located near across from Under the Mad Tea Party. The Cheshire Cafe Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid, this snack location sells frozen lemonadefresh fruits, vegetables, ice coffee and snacks. Hosted by Minute Maidlemonade.
==Shopping==
'''Castle Couture'''- Located across from Cinderella's Castle, Castle Couture allows Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique guests get their portrait taken. The Castle Couture also takes family portraits.
'''Fantasy Faire'''- Located just outside of the Mickey's Philharmagic exit, Fantasy Faire sells Philharmagic and Disney World merchandise. The shop can be entered without seeing Mickey's Philharmagicthe attraction.
'''Hundred Acre Goods'''- Located just outside of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh exit, Hundred Acre Goods sells Pooh merchandise.
'''Seven Dwarf's Mine'''- Located next to Snow White's Scary Adventurethe Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the Seven Dwarf's Mine sells Snow White merchandise, costumes and sleepwear. The store will be relocated as part of the Fantasyland expansion.
'''Sir Mickey's'''- Located next to Cinderella's Castle, Sir Mickey's sells all kinds of Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World merchandise.
==CharactersEntertainment==*'''Alice'''- Alice, from the Disney Movie Alice in Wonderland can frequently be found outside the Mad Tea Party.(Common) *'''The Mad HatterMain Street Philharmonic at Storybook Circus'''-The Mad HatterMain Street Philharmonic, from the Disney movie Alice in Wonderland appears outside the Mad Tea Party on a rare occasion.(Rare) *'''Tweedledee & Tweedledum'''-The wacky brothers from DisneyMagic Kingdom's Alice resident marching band, performs in Wonderland can also sometimes be found outside Storybook Circus at select times during the Mad Tea Partyafternoon. (Uncommon) *'''White Rabbit'''-The White Rabbit frequently joins Alice outside the Mad Tea PartyFor exact times [https://disneyworld.(Common) *'''Queen of Hearts'''-The Queen of Hearts from Disney's Alice in Wonderland can be seen occasionally outside of the Mad Tea Partydisney. (Uncommon) *'''Anastasia'''-Cinderella's wicked step-sister can sometimes be found near Cinderella's Castlego.(Uncommon) *'''Drizella'''com/entertainment/magic-Cinderella's other stepkingdom/main-sister can also be found outside Cinderella's Castle. (Common) *'''Lady Tremane'''street- Anastasia and Drizella's mother can often be found outside of Cinderella's Castle. (Common) *'''Fairy Godmother'''philharmonic- Cinderella's Fairy Godmother can be found through Fantasyland especially near the castle.(Common) *'''Suzy'''storybook- The female mouse from Cinderella can be found on a rare occasion near Cinderellacircus/'s Castle. (Rare) *''Click Here'Dopey'''-Dopey, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs can sometimes be found throughout Fantasyland (Rare). He is easier to find during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.(Common) *'''Maleficent'''-Maleficent, the antagonist of Disney's Sleeping Beauty can be found in Fantasyland during Mickey's Not So Scary Haloween Party.(Common) *'''Rapunzel'''- the main heroine of Disney's Tangled can be found throughout Fantasyland. (Common) *'''Peter Pan'''- Peter Pan can be found outside of Peter Pan's Flight. (Common) *'''Wendy'''- Wendy will on a rare occasion join Peter outside of Peter Pan's Flight. (Rare)]
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* "La Fontaine de Cendrillon" (or Fountain of Cinderella),is a bronze statue of Cinderella located can be found in the center of Fantasyland. This fountain is known as "Rags to Riches" because if you guests stand (actually, you may have to or kneel) in front of Cinderella and look at the painted mural behind it on the castle wall, a painted image of a crown appears to be sitting on top of the princess' head. Although an adult may have to get low to see it, this was designed intentionally so that when children look at the fountain, they can clearly see the crowned princess. * The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It's a Small World, Snow White's Adventure, The Mad Tea Party, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and Cinderella's Golden Carousel. * The Sword in the Stone Ceremony used to take place several times daily in the area behind Cinderella Castle and in front of Cinderella's Golden Carousel . Presided over by Merlin the Magician, a child was chosen from the audience to Excalibur, the magical sword from the stone. He or she was then appointed "temporary ruler of the realm”. * The Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland can trace it's roots back to Walt Disney himself. Walt loved circus', and there were different plans for a circus in Disneyland, dating all the way back to the 1950s.
* New Fantasyland is home to a new DVC stand. The stand is housed inside a small kiosk called H. Goff Cartography. The name of the DVC stand is a reference to Imagineer Harper Goff <ref name= "gazzete"> http://www.wdwradiomainstgazette.com/category2015/magic07/maps-kingdom/fantasylandglobes.html </ref>.