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Fantasyland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].
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Adventureland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].
 
==History==
 
==History==
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When Fantasyland was originally being designed for Walt Disney World, Imagineers decided that they did not want to simply make a recreation of Disneyland’s dark rides. Instead they wanted to replace the Disneyland dark rides (Snow White’s Adventures, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride) with new attractions based on different movies <ref name= "Hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2013/10/28/the-headless-horseman-heads-on-out-expanding-his-turf-beyond-walt-disney-world-for-the-2013-halloween-season.aspx </ref>. Imagineers came up with three new proposals for attractions- one based on Sleeping Beauty, one based on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and one based on Marry Poppins <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mtwr.htm </ref>. Due to the additional cost and guest expectations it was eventually decided to recreate the Disneyland dark rides in the Magic Kingdom. According to Jim Hill, when Roy O. Disney about the plans for the new attractions he said:
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Adventureland opened on October 1, 1971 with three attractions- the [[Tropical Serenade]], the [[Jungle Cruise]] and the [[Swiss Family Treehouse]], as well as the Safari Arcade (which wound up closing by 1972) <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/safari.htm </ref>. Originally based on the 1950's view of exotic adventure <ref> http://www.examiner.com/article/memories-of-the-magic-kingdom-adventureland </ref>, Adventureland's lush vegetation, tribal music and Pacific architecture gave the land a “jungle like” feel.
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{{Quotation| "Why are we reinventing the wheel? We already have three rides in Southern California that people love. Let's try and save some money here by replicating those dark rides and then sending them to Central Florida." <ref name= "Hill"/>}}
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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 for 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>.
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The focal point of Adventureland was The Sunshine Pavilion, which was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers from 1971 until 1986. The pavilion itself was made up of a Balinese pagoda (which marked the entrance of the Tropical Serenade) and the [[Sunshine Tree Terrace]], home of both the Citrus Swirl and the Florida Orange Grower's mascot the Orange Bird. Just outside of the Sunshine Tree Terrace, from 1971 until 2000 guests could find the Sunshine Tree that gave the snack bar its namesake <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm </ref>.
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[[Image:Fantasyland.jpg|thumb|400px|A look down one of Fantasyland's walkways. Photo by  Harshlight]]
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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>.  
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In the early 1990s, Fantasyland underwent a series of changes. In 1993, Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with The Legend of the Lion King. The new attraction used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney's The Lion King <ref> https://www.waltdatedworld.com/id181.htm</ref>. Further change came to the land in 1994, when the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closed<ref name= "leagues"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/20K.htm </ref>. Although the exact reason for the attractions closure remains unclear, 20,000 Leagues was not closed due to lack of popularity. Instead it may have been closed because the ride was not handicap accessible, broke down frequently, had a small max capacity and cost a lot to maintain. After the ride had closed the lagoon which housed the attraction remained empty until 2001 <ref name= "leagues"/>. Also in 1994, Snow White's Adventures was redesigned to be more like the film it was based on <Ref name= "snow"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/swa.htm </ref>. When Snow White's Adventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures. The reason for the name change was that the attraction had often scared younger children and the Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary <ref name= "snow"/>.
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The original theme of the land was quickly expanded with the addition of "Caribbean Plaza". The new area opened to guests in 1973 and was built to house the popular dark ride [[Pirates of the Caribbean]]. Although Disney had initially not planned on building Pirates of the Caribbean, guest demand necessitated the quick construction of a copy of the popular Disneyland attraction <ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/274.aspx </ref>. Other additions shortly followed, when the House of Treasure shop, the Plaza del sol Caribe and the Caribbean Arcade <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ca.htm </ref> <ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2006/08/caribbean-plaza-romance-of-tropics.html </ref> opened. . Pirates of the Caribbean eventually opened to guests December 15, 1973 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. Besides adding an immensely popular attraction to the land, Caribbean Plaza also gave Adventureland island aesthetics that it did not previously have. Also of note, is the fact that prior to the construction of Caribbean plaza Adventureland and [[Frontierland]] did not connect. By extending Adventureland back towards Frontierland, Caribbean plaza allowed guests to travel between the two lands <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/9576/Visiting_the_Magic_Kingdom_in_1971 </ref>.  
  
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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 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.
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The next major change to Adventureland did not come until September 1, 1997 when the Tropical Serenade closed for an extensive refurbishment <ref> https://www.waltdatedworld.com/id47.htm
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</ref>. The attraction later reopened on April 5, 1998 as The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). This updated show was similar to the Tropical Serenade, however the premise was changed so that Iago (from Aladdin) and Zazu (from The Lion King) had taken over as owners of the classic musical revue <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/newmanagement.html </ref>.
  
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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 Theater was once again changed. The Legend of the Lion King was closed and removed from the theater <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fan-lionking.htm </ref>, thus paving the way for a new attraction to open. The new attraction that was designed for the Fantasyland Theater, was a 3D show named [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]. The film 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 the show, including characters from: Beauty and the Beast, Fantasia, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and 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 new 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>.
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The addition of the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New management) was followed by another major Adventureland expansion in 2001. Taking inspiration from the Disney movie Aladdin, an  Arabian Bazaar was added to the land <ref> http://disneyology.blogspot.com/2010/03/dissecting-disneys-lands-adventureland.html </ref>. This new section featured the ride [[The Magic Carpets of Aladdin]] and two new shops, Agrabah Bazaar and Zanzibar Trading Company. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a hub and spoke attraction similar to the popular [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] attraction in [[Fantasyland]]. Located in front of the Sunshine Pavilion, the Arabian Village expansion also once again changed the theme of Adventureland, adding desert oasis to the land’s motif <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/adv.htm </ref>.
  
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Another change came to Adventureland when the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) closed on January 12, 2011 after experience a small fire. Instead of repairing the attraction, Imagineers decided the time was right to bring back the original Tiki Room show (albeit in a slightly edited form) for the Magic Kingdom's 40th anniversary <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/tiki.htm </ref>. The attraction reopened as Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room on August 15, 2011 <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/08/walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room-reopens-at-walt-disney-world-uniting-new-technology-with-a-classic-show/ </ref>.
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[[Image:BeastsCastle.jpg|thumb|400px|Beast's Castle was added to Fantasyland in 2012. Photo by Harshlight]]
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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>:
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After the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, pirates have been featured prominently in Adventureland. For example, an experience called Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial allows guests to be trained as pirates by Captain Jack himself. On May 31, 2013, A Pirate's Adventure- Treasures of the Seven Seas opened. This interactive game has guests searching all over Adventureland for hidden treasure <ref> http://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/a-pirates-adventure-treasures-of-seven-seas </ref>.
  
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On March 12, 2015 the [[Sunshine Tree Terrace]] and [[Aloha Isle]] switched locations, although they kept their respective menus. <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/03/12/news-aloha-isle-and-sunshine-tree-terrace-switch-places-in-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/ </ref>
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In August of 2010, Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs confirmed that Disney was revising their plans for the Fantasyland expansion. Although much of the expansion was originally geared towards girls, Staggs said that Disney was looking for ways to broaden its appeal. In January 2011, Disney announced that the expansion would now include a Storybook Circus area, which along with the aforementioned Dumbo attraction, would also include a re-themed Barnstormer, Pete's Silly Sideshow and Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station <ref name= "parks"> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/update-on-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. Disney also announced that the princess meet and greets would be combined into one attraction known as [[Princess Fairytale Hall]] <ref>http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/08/new-fantasyland-evolution-walt-disney-world-modifies-concepts-artwork-while-magic-kingdom-expansion-takes-shape/ </ref>. The new meet and greet location would replace Snow White's Scary Adventures, which closed on May 31, 2012 <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/snow-whites-scary-adventures-will-become-part-of-magic-kingdom-park-history-may-31/ </ref>. Finally, in January 2011 Disney announced that they would be creating a new attraction for the Fantasyland Expansion called the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] <ref name= "parks"/>.
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On March 12, 2012, the first phase of Storybook Circus opened consisting of [[The Barnstormer Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]] and one of the two [[Dumbo]] attractions <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/03/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-walt-disney-world-opens-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-with-dumbo-barnstormer/ </ref>. This section of the Fantasyland is housed where Mickey’s Toontown Fair was formally located. In July of 2012, the second Dumbo attraction (as well as its interactive queue) and the [[Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station]] opened to the public <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/first-photos-casey-jr-pulls-into-storybook-circus-doubled-dumbo-is-unveiled/ </ref>.Finally, on October 4, 2012, Storybook Circus was completed with the addition of [[Pete's Silly Sideshow]] and Big Top Souvenirs <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/10/first-look-peek-inside-petes-silly-sideshow-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>.
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On December 6, 2012, the rest of the Fantasyland Expansion (besides the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]) opened to the public <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/08/new-fantasyland-grand-opening-set-for-december-6-at-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. New Fantasyland features the attractions: [[Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]], [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]], and [[Ariel's Grotto]], as well as Gaston's Tavern and The Be Our Guest restaurant (which is located inside the newly constructed Beast’s Castle). Finally, on May 28, 2014 the final piece of the Fantasyland Expansion, the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] officially opened to the public <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/05/seven-dwarfs-mine-train-officially-opens/ </ref>. Although not a part of "New Fantasyland", on March 12, 2013 a new Tangled section of Fantasyland opened between [[it's a small world]] and the [[Haunted Mansion]] <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/kristin-ford/2013/03/post_1.html </ref>. This new area houses bathrooms, charging stations and places to sit, including an area with a tranquil waterfall. The elaborate bathrooms sit below the tower that Rapunzel is trapped inside at the beginning of Tangled.
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[[Image:DumboRideFantasyland2.png|thumb|400px| Dumbo the Flying Elephant can be found in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland.]]
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[[Image:AdventurelandMain2.jpg|thumb|400px|The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland]]  
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'''[[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]]'''- Ride along to classic Disney music on this 90 seat carousel. Originally built in 1917, the Carousel is the oldest ride on Disney property. This attraction was known as Cinderella's Golden Carousel from 1971 until 2010.
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'''[[Jungle Cruise]]'''- The Jungle Cruise takes guests aboard tramp steamers as they travel along some of the world’s most famous rivers. The ride is narrated by a humorous cast member.  
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'''[[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]]'''- Soar high above Fantasyland with Dumbo on this kid friendly ride. Inspired by the movie of the same name, Dumbo is a hub and spoke attraction.
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'''[["it's a small world"]]'''- This boat ride allows guests to take a cruise with kids from around the world while listening to the classic Disney song, “it's a small world”.
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'''[[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room]]'''- In this musical revue guests are entertained inside the Enchanted Tiki Room, where birds, flowers and tikis put on an unforgettable show.  
  
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'''[[Mad Tea Party]]'''- This ride allows guests to spin along in tea cups as they celebrate their unbirthday. The Mad Tea Party is based on the 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland and located near Tomorrowland.  
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'''[[The Magic Carpets of Aladdin]]'''- This ride, based on the Disney movie Aladdin, allows guest to board a magic carpet and fly high above Advetureland.  
  
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'''[[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.
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'''[[Pirates of the Caribbean]]'''- This classic Disney attraction allows guests to sail along with pirates as they invade the Spanish Port Royale. This ride inspired the Pirates of the Caribbean film series which in turn inspired the Imagineers to insert Captain Jack Sparrow, Blackbeard, Davy Jones and Captain Barbossa into the ride.  
  
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'''[[Peter Pan's Flight]]'''- This classic dark ride attraction allows guests to join Peter Pan as they fly high over London and into Neverland to fight the evil Captain Hook. Along the way guests meet Wendy, Tinkerbell, Mr. Smee and others on their adventure.
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'''[[Swiss Family Treehouse]]'''- Based on the Disney movie  Swiss Family Robinson, this walkthrough attraction lets guests see what the shipwrecked Robinson family lived like.
  
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'''[[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]]'''- This attraction allows guests to board a honey pot and  take a journey through the Hundred-Acre Woods with Pooh and Friends.
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''' A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas '''- In this interactive game, guests use a pirate map and magic talisman to help them complete five different pirate raids throughout Adventureland. Based on the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, this game features characters including Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa.
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'''[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''-  This ride lets guests take a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], [[Frontierland]], and Fantasyland.
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'''[[The Barnstormer Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]]'''- This mild roller coaster is a re-themed version of the Barnstormer attraction. Located in Storybook Circus, the attraction opened in March 2012.
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'''[[Ariel's Grotto]]'''- A Little Mermaid meet-and-greet and outdoor water play area. This attraction closed in 2010 but reopened as part of the Fantasyland Expansion.
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'''[[Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]]-''' This dark ride takes guests through the story of the Little Mermaid. Guests board clam shaped ride vehicles to head "under the sea" with Ariel.
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'''[[Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station]]-''' 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 movie Dumbo.
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'''[[Enchanted Tales with Belle]]'''- This 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 Beast.
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'''[[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.
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'''[[Princess Fairytale Hall]]'''- This meet and greet location allows guests to meet their favorite princesses. Anna, Elsa, Cinderella and Rapunzel can all be found here.
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'''[[Pete's Silly Sideshow]]'''- This meet and greet location allows guests to meet Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Daisy in their circus outfits.
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[[Image:MrToadWildRide.jpg|thumb|350px| Mr. Toad's Wild Ride operated in Fantasyland from 1971 until 1998]]
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'''The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)'''- This musical revue was a re-themed version of the Tropical Serenade. The show featured popular Disney characters Iago (from Disney's Aladdin) and Zazu from (from Disney's The Lion King). The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) opened on September 1, 1997 and closed January 2011 <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/newmanagement.html </ref>.
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'''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.
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'''Snow White's Scary Adventures'''- Snow White’s Scary 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 Adventures opened with the park in 1971 and closed in May 31, 2012.  
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'''Mr. Toad's Wild Ride'''- This dark ride was based on the 1955 Disney movie the Wind and the Willows. On this attraction guests road along with Mr. Toad on a crazy, jerky ride through London. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride opened with the park in 1971 and closed September 8, 1998.
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'''[[Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats]]'''- For five dollars guests could steer miniature boats around a small pond. Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats opened in 1997 and closed in 2012 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/shrunken-neds-junior-jungle-boats/news/11oct2012-photos---shrunken-ned's-junior-jungle-boats-radio-controlled-attraction-removed.htm </ref> <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/adventureland/shrunken-neds-junior-jungle-boats </ref>
  
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'''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage'''- This  opening day attraction 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, and closed October 14, 1994. It was based on the 1952 live-action Disney movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.  
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'''[[Tropical Serenade]]'''- The first “Tiki Room” show in the Magic Kingdom. Tropical Serenade ran from opening day 1971 until September 1, 1997. It was then re-themed before reopening as the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is a slightly edited version of the original Tropical Serenade.
  
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'''The Skyway to Tomorrowland'''- The Skyway allowed guests to travel from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland via gondola lift. The attraction opened with the park in 1971 and closed on November 10, 1999.  
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[[Image:AdventurelandTreehouse.jpg|thumb|350px|The Swiss Family Treehouse looms large over Adventureland]]
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'''[[Tortuga Tavern]]'''- Located across the way from Pirates of the Caribbean, Tortuga Tavern offers counter service dining and specializes in BBQ cuisine. The restaurant was formally known as El Pirata Y el Perico.
  
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'''Mickey Mouse Revue'''- Located in the Fantasyland Theater, this Audio Animatronic show featured dozens of Disney characters as they performed classic songs. The Mickey Mouse Revue opened with the park in 1971 and closed in September 1980.
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'''[[Sunshine Tree Terrace]]-''' Located directly across from the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Sunshine Tree Terrace serves citrus specialties and slushies. The popular Citrus Swirl can be purchased here.  
  
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'''Magic Journeys'''- Magic Journeys was a 3D show located in the Fantasyland Theater. The show showed guests the world through the eyes of a child.  The attraction opened December 1, 1987 and closed December 1, 1993.
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'''[[Aloha Isle]]- '''Located outside of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, Aloha Isle sells ice cream and other snacks. Aloha Isle is one of the only places in the Magic Kingdom guests get Dole Whip soft serve ice cream.
  
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'''The Legend of the Lion King'''- The Legend of the Lion King was a musical show that opened on June 15, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. The show was housed in the Fantasyland Theater.  The show used puppetry, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney's 1992 movie The Lion King.
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'''[[Jungle Skipper Canteen]]'''- Located near the entrance to Adventureland, the Jungle Skipper Canteen is a Jungle Cruise themed table service restaurant.
  
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'''[[Cinderella's Royal Table]]'''- A table service restaurant located  within Cinderella Castle. For breakfast guests can attend the "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", with Cinderella and other Disney Princesses. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner, which features the Fairy Godmother who helps celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.
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'''Bwana Bob's'''- Located right by the entrance to Adventureland towards [[Main Street USA]], Bwana Bob’s sells Adventureland plush and toys.  
  
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'''[[Pinocchio Village Haus]]'''- Located near “it’s a small world”, this counter service restaurant specializes in Italian food including, pizza, spaghetti and sandwiches.  
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'''Zanzibar Trading Company'''- Located in Arabian Village, this shop sells Aladdin themed clothing and toys.
  
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'''[[The Friar's Nook]]'''- Located by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, this counter service restaurant sells chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and beverages.
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'''Agrabah Bazaar'''- Located in Arabian Village, Agrabah Bazaar sells Arabian themed toys, clothes and gifts.
  
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'''[[Storybook Treats]]'''- Located next to The Friar's Nook, Storybook Treat serves various ice cream products.
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'''Pirates Bazaar'''- Located next to Pirates of the Caribbean this store sells pirates related clothing, toys and gifts.  
  
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'''[[Cheshire Cafe]]'''- Located near the Mad Tea Party, the Cheshire Cafe sells frozen lemonade, ice coffee and snacks.
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'''The Crow's Nest-''' Located just past Pirates of the Caribbean, towards central Adventureland, the Crow's Nest sells film, cameras, batteries and photo albums.
  
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'''[[Be Our Guest Restaurant]]'''- Located inside of Beast's Castle, this magical dining experiences gives guests a taste of France inside the Magic Kingdom. Be Our Guest Restaurant is a counter service restaurant during lunch and a table service restaurant during dinner.  
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'''Island Supply'''- Located in central Adventureland, Island Supply sold island clothing and apparel until Sunglass Hut assumed sponshorship of the shop in 2015. At this time, the store's merchandise was changed accordingly.
  
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'''[[Gaston's Tavern]]'''- Located within the Fantasyland expansion, Gaston's Tavern is a quick service restaurant. Based on the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast, guests can choose from a selection of snacks that include pork shanks and cinnamon rolls.
 
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'''[[Prince Eric's Village Market]]'''- Located across from Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid, this snack location sells fresh fruits, vegetables, and lemonade.
 
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'''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.
 
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'''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 the attraction.
 
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'''Hundred Acre Goods'''- Located just outside of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh exit, Hundred Acre Goods sells Pooh merchandise.
 
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'''Seven Dwarf's Mine'''- Located next to the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the Seven Dwarf's Mine sells Snow White merchandise, costumes and sleepwear.
 
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'''Sir Mickey's'''- Located next to Cinderella's Castle, Sir Mickey's sells all kinds of Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World merchandise.
 
 
==Entertainment==
 
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'''Main Street Philharmonic at Storybook Circus'''- The Main Street Philharmonic, the Magic Kingdom's resident marching band, performs in Storybook Circus at select times during the afternoon. For exact times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/main-street-philharmonic-storybook-circus/'''Click Here'''.]
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'''Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial'''- This interactive show features Captain Jack Sparrow, who trains young would-be swashbucklers the way of the pirate. For showtimes [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/captain-jack-sparrow-pirate-tutorial/'''Click Here'''.] Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial will be closing on September 29, 2018.
  
 
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
 
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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* The opening day Adventureland attractions were the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Tropical Serenade and Jungle Cruise <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.
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* "La Fontaine de Cendrillon" (or Fountain of Cinderella) a bronze statue of Cinderella can be found in the center Fantasyland. This fountain is known as "Rags to Riches" because if guests stand (or kneel) in front of Cinderella and look at the painted mural behind 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.
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* The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, it's a small world, Snow White's Adventures, The Mad Tea Party, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and Cinderella's Golden Carousel.
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* The Sword in the Stone Ceremony used to take place several times each day in front of Cinderella's Golden Carousel. Presided over by Merlin the Magician, a child was chosen from the audience to remove Excalibur (the magical sword) from the stone.  He or she was then appointed "temporary ruler of the realm”.
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* Imagineer Morgan "Bill" Evans was primarily in charge of the landscape design of Adventureland <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/its-a-jungle-out-there-the-history-of-jungle-cruise-horticulture/ </ref>
  
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* The Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland can trace its roots back to Walt Disney himself. Walt loved circuses, and there were different plans for a circus in Disneyland dating all the way back to the 1950s.
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* Bwana Bob's was originally called the Adventureland Kiosk however it was renamed in 1985 as a tribute to comedian Bob Hope, who had appeared in the Disney film “Call me Bwana” and also dedicated Disney's Contemporary Resort <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/adventureland-trivia/ </ref>.
  
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* A Pinocchio themed store named the Gepetto Shop was originally planned for Fantasyland.
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* Dorothea Redmond was responsible for designing both Adventureland's facades and the Adventureland Veranda <ref>http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2016/03/understanding-adventureland-veranda.html </ref>.
  
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* 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.mainstgazette.com/2015/07/maps-globes.html </ref>.
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* The terracotta tiles embedded in the pavement near the Magic Carpet's of Aladdin came from a structure that had to be removed to faciliate the construction of the attraction <ref name= "Lou"> Adventureland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello </ref>.  
  
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* Atop the kiosk is a weather vain which features the squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The squid is a reference to the fact that 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was once located where the DVC kiosk stands today <ref name= "gazzete"/>
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==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 18:31, 20 September 2018

Adventureland
AdventurelandSign2.jpg
The Entrance to Adventureland
Magic Kingdom
Theme Exotic Lands
Opening date October 1, 1971
Number of Attractions Six

Adventureland is a land inside the Magic Kingdom.

History

Adventureland opened on October 1, 1971 with three attractions- the Tropical Serenade, the Jungle Cruise and the Swiss Family Treehouse, as well as the Safari Arcade (which wound up closing by 1972) [1]. Originally based on the 1950's view of exotic adventure [2], Adventureland's lush vegetation, tribal music and Pacific architecture gave the land a “jungle like” feel.

The focal point of Adventureland was The Sunshine Pavilion, which was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers from 1971 until 1986. The pavilion itself was made up of a Balinese pagoda (which marked the entrance of the Tropical Serenade) and the Sunshine Tree Terrace, home of both the Citrus Swirl and the Florida Orange Grower's mascot the Orange Bird. Just outside of the Sunshine Tree Terrace, from 1971 until 2000 guests could find the Sunshine Tree that gave the snack bar its namesake [3].

The original theme of the land was quickly expanded with the addition of "Caribbean Plaza". The new area opened to guests in 1973 and was built to house the popular dark ride Pirates of the Caribbean. Although Disney had initially not planned on building Pirates of the Caribbean, guest demand necessitated the quick construction of a copy of the popular Disneyland attraction [4]. Other additions shortly followed, when the House of Treasure shop, the Plaza del sol Caribe and the Caribbean Arcade [5] [6] opened. . Pirates of the Caribbean eventually opened to guests December 15, 1973 [7]. Besides adding an immensely popular attraction to the land, Caribbean Plaza also gave Adventureland island aesthetics that it did not previously have. Also of note, is the fact that prior to the construction of Caribbean plaza Adventureland and Frontierland did not connect. By extending Adventureland back towards Frontierland, Caribbean plaza allowed guests to travel between the two lands [8].

The next major change to Adventureland did not come until September 1, 1997 when the Tropical Serenade closed for an extensive refurbishment [9]. The attraction later reopened on April 5, 1998 as The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). This updated show was similar to the Tropical Serenade, however the premise was changed so that Iago (from Aladdin) and Zazu (from The Lion King) had taken over as owners of the classic musical revue [10].

The addition of the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New management) was followed by another major Adventureland expansion in 2001. Taking inspiration from the Disney movie Aladdin, an Arabian Bazaar was added to the land [11]. This new section featured the ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and two new shops, Agrabah Bazaar and Zanzibar Trading Company. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a hub and spoke attraction similar to the popular Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction in Fantasyland. Located in front of the Sunshine Pavilion, the Arabian Village expansion also once again changed the theme of Adventureland, adding desert oasis to the land’s motif [12].

Another change came to Adventureland when the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) closed on January 12, 2011 after experience a small fire. Instead of repairing the attraction, Imagineers decided the time was right to bring back the original Tiki Room show (albeit in a slightly edited form) for the Magic Kingdom's 40th anniversary [13]. The attraction reopened as Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room on August 15, 2011 [14].

After the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, pirates have been featured prominently in Adventureland. For example, an experience called Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial allows guests to be trained as pirates by Captain Jack himself. On May 31, 2013, A Pirate's Adventure- Treasures of the Seven Seas opened. This interactive game has guests searching all over Adventureland for hidden treasure [15].

On March 12, 2015 the Sunshine Tree Terrace and Aloha Isle switched locations, although they kept their respective menus. [16]

Attractions

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland

Jungle Cruise- The Jungle Cruise takes guests aboard tramp steamers as they travel along some of the world’s most famous rivers. The ride is narrated by a humorous cast member.

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room- In this musical revue guests are entertained inside the Enchanted Tiki Room, where birds, flowers and tikis put on an unforgettable show.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin- This ride, based on the Disney movie Aladdin, allows guest to board a magic carpet and fly high above Advetureland.

Pirates of the Caribbean- This classic Disney attraction allows guests to sail along with pirates as they invade the Spanish Port Royale. This ride inspired the Pirates of the Caribbean film series which in turn inspired the Imagineers to insert Captain Jack Sparrow, Blackbeard, Davy Jones and Captain Barbossa into the ride.

Swiss Family Treehouse- Based on the Disney movie Swiss Family Robinson, this walkthrough attraction lets guests see what the shipwrecked Robinson family lived like.

A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas - In this interactive game, guests use a pirate map and magic talisman to help them complete five different pirate raids throughout Adventureland. Based on the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, this game features characters including Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa.

Past Attractions

The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)- This musical revue was a re-themed version of the Tropical Serenade. The show featured popular Disney characters Iago (from Disney's Aladdin) and Zazu from (from Disney's The Lion King). The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) opened on September 1, 1997 and closed January 2011 [17].

Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats- For five dollars guests could steer miniature boats around a small pond. Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats opened in 1997 and closed in 2012 [18] [19]

Tropical Serenade- The first “Tiki Room” show in the Magic Kingdom. Tropical Serenade ran from opening day 1971 until September 1, 1997. It was then re-themed before reopening as the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is a slightly edited version of the original Tropical Serenade.

Restaurants

The Swiss Family Treehouse looms large over Adventureland

Tortuga Tavern- Located across the way from Pirates of the Caribbean, Tortuga Tavern offers counter service dining and specializes in BBQ cuisine. The restaurant was formally known as El Pirata Y el Perico.

Sunshine Tree Terrace- Located directly across from the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Sunshine Tree Terrace serves citrus specialties and slushies. The popular Citrus Swirl can be purchased here.

Aloha Isle- Located outside of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, Aloha Isle sells ice cream and other snacks. Aloha Isle is one of the only places in the Magic Kingdom guests get Dole Whip soft serve ice cream.

Jungle Skipper Canteen- Located near the entrance to Adventureland, the Jungle Skipper Canteen is a Jungle Cruise themed table service restaurant.

Shopping

Bwana Bob's- Located right by the entrance to Adventureland towards Main Street USA, Bwana Bob’s sells Adventureland plush and toys.

Zanzibar Trading Company- Located in Arabian Village, this shop sells Aladdin themed clothing and toys.

Agrabah Bazaar- Located in Arabian Village, Agrabah Bazaar sells Arabian themed toys, clothes and gifts.

Pirates Bazaar- Located next to Pirates of the Caribbean this store sells pirates related clothing, toys and gifts.

The Crow's Nest- Located just past Pirates of the Caribbean, towards central Adventureland, the Crow's Nest sells film, cameras, batteries and photo albums.

Island Supply- Located in central Adventureland, Island Supply sold island clothing and apparel until Sunglass Hut assumed sponshorship of the shop in 2015. At this time, the store's merchandise was changed accordingly.

Entertainment

Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial- This interactive show features Captain Jack Sparrow, who trains young would-be swashbucklers the way of the pirate. For showtimes Click Here. Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial will be closing on September 29, 2018.

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • The opening day Adventureland attractions were the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Tropical Serenade and Jungle Cruise [20].
  • Imagineer Morgan "Bill" Evans was primarily in charge of the landscape design of Adventureland [21]
  • Bwana Bob's was originally called the Adventureland Kiosk however it was renamed in 1985 as a tribute to comedian Bob Hope, who had appeared in the Disney film “Call me Bwana” and also dedicated Disney's Contemporary Resort [22].
  • Dorothea Redmond was responsible for designing both Adventureland's facades and the Adventureland Veranda [23].
  • The terracotta tiles embedded in the pavement near the Magic Carpet's of Aladdin came from a structure that had to be removed to faciliate the construction of the attraction [24].
  • Similarly, the jewels found embedded in the pavement can be purchased at Agrabah Bazaar [24].

References

  1. ↑ http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/safari.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.examiner.com/article/memories-of-the-magic-kingdom-adventureland
  3. ↑ http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm
  4. ↑ http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/274.aspx
  5. ↑ http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ca.htm
  6. ↑ http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2006/08/caribbean-plaza-romance-of-tropics.html
  7. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm
  8. ↑ https://www.mouseplanet.com/9576/Visiting_the_Magic_Kingdom_in_1971
  9. ↑ https://www.waltdatedworld.com/id47.htm
  10. ↑ http://www.yesterland.com/newmanagement.html
  11. ↑ http://disneyology.blogspot.com/2010/03/dissecting-disneys-lands-adventureland.html
  12. ↑ http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/adv.htm
  13. ↑ http://allears.net/tp/mk/tiki.htm
  14. ↑ http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/08/walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room-reopens-at-walt-disney-world-uniting-new-technology-with-a-classic-show/
  15. ↑ http://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/a-pirates-adventure-treasures-of-seven-seas
  16. ↑ http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/03/12/news-aloha-isle-and-sunshine-tree-terrace-switch-places-in-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/
  17. ↑ http://www.yesterland.com/newmanagement.html
  18. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/shrunken-neds-junior-jungle-boats/news/11oct2012-photos---shrunken-ned's-junior-jungle-boats-radio-controlled-attraction-removed.htm
  19. ↑ http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/adventureland/shrunken-neds-junior-jungle-boats
  20. ↑ http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html
  21. ↑ http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/its-a-jungle-out-there-the-history-of-jungle-cruise-horticulture/
  22. ↑ http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/adventureland-trivia/
  23. ↑ http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2016/03/understanding-adventureland-veranda.html
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Adventureland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello
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