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Test Track is a pavilion located in [[Epcot]]. The pavilion was known as the World of Motion pavilion from 1982-1996. For the attraction located within the pavilion see [[Test Track (Attraction)]]
 
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Adventureland is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].
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==History==
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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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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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==Pavilion History==
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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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In 1977, General Motors signed on as the sponsor of a Transportation pavilion for the as yet unbuilt EPCOT Center. After seeing the success that Ford had in partnering with Disney at the 1964 World's Fair, GM agreed to 15 year contract, becoming the first of EPCOT Center's many sponsors. Taking its inspiration from Ford's World's Fair pavilion, the original plans for the Transportation pavilion called for a journey through a futuristic city, and a raised track located outside of the building (similar to Ford’s Magic Skyway).  
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By 1978 as the designs became more defined, the Transportation pavilion began to take form. Inside of the pavilion was to be a dark ride (which would eventually also bet titled the World of Motion) which took guests through the history of transportation- beginning with man walking and ending in a large futuristic model city. Following the attraction, guests would be able to visit a series of interactive, transportation themed exhibits. The pavilion itself was designed to look like a large wheel (albeit one that was 65ft high and 320 feet across), with guests entering through a “wedge” that had been removed from the wheel.  
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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 Transportation pavilion was eventually named the World of Motion, and the pavilion along with its title attraction and the interactive TransCenter opened with the rest of EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982.  
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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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By the end of GM's original contract in 1992, the popularity of the World of Motion had declined. With this is mind General Motors was hesitant about continuing their sponsorship of the pavilion. After 1992, GM sponsored the World of Motion on a year to year basis, in order to reevaluate the benefits of their sponsorship, while also protecting the pavilion from a rival sponsor. Eventually, General Motors decided to renew, but with the understanding that the World of Motion would be updated. Instead of renovating the existing attraction however, Disney and GM decided to create a new attraction for the pavilion all together.  
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With instructions from GM to narrow the focus the new attraction to automobiles, Walt Disney Imagineering decided to revisit one of the original ideas for the pavilion- an attraction that let guests experience how cars were tested before they became available to the public. After getting inspiration from the General Motors proving grounds, Imagineering pitched the idea of Test Track, an E ticket attraction that would take guests through the rigorous testing that GM cars put through.  
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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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With plans for Test Track underway, on January 2, 1996 the World of Motion pavilion closed for renovations. On February 13, the GM Preview Center opened in front of the closed pavilion, featuring concept art for Test Track, and a large mural painted by Catherine Feff (which was installed in order to hide the pavilion during its construction). Due to a series of delays related to both Test Track's ride system and ride vehicles, the attraction was not ready for its May 1997 opening. Instead, in 1998 the GM Preview Center was updated to feature new attraction artwork. Finally, in late 1998, the Preview Center was removed and the attraction opened to guests on December 19, 1998.  
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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 formally allowed 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 January 6, 2012 Disney announced that Test Track would be closing for a refurbishment. Although the track and ride vehicles remained, the theming of the attraction was altered. As opposed to showing guests how cars were made, the new version of Test Track focused on the testing of cars. In Test Track 2.0, guests design their own ride vehicle in the queue before testing its capability, efficiency, responsiveness, and power in the attraction itself. Following the attraction, guests now receive a card with their car information on it, which they can use to play various interactive games. Since the 2012 refurbishment, Test Track has been sponsored by General Motors' Chevrolet as opposed to the parent company GM.
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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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On September 29, 2018, Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial closed <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/17sep2018-captain-jack-sparrows-pirate-tutorial-closing-at-the-end-of-the-month.htm </ref>. The closure came amidst a series of park-wide cutbacks.
  
 
==Attractions==
 
==Attractions==
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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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'''[[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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'''[[Test Track]]'''- This high speed attraction lets guests design and then test their own General Motors vehicles. Reaching a top speed of 65 mph, Test Track is the fastest attraction in Epcot.
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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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==Former Attractions==
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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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'''World of Motion'''- This dark ride attraction took guests through 30 different scenes depicting the history of transportation. The ride concluded by showing guests the future of transportation in CenterCore- a futuristic metropolis.  
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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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'''General Motors' TransCenter'''- The General Motor's TransCenter allowed guests to watch automated robots assemble GM cars. Here, guests could also see prototype vehicles from GM.
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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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==Shopping==
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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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'''Test Track Shop'''- Located at the exit of Test Track, the Test Track shop allows guests to purchase ride photos, General Motors merchandise, and other Epcot souvenirs.
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==Past Attractions==
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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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'''[[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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'''[[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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'''Inside Track'''- The original Test Track gift shop, Inside track sold automobile souvenirs, Epcot merchandise and guests' on-ride photos. Inside Track was open from 1998-2012.
 
 
==Restaurants==
 
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'''Taste Track'''- Located just outside of the Test Track pavilion, this quick service stand sells grilled cheese sandwiches as well as beer.
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[[Image:AdventurelandTreehouse.jpg|thumb|350px|The Swiss Family Treehouse looms large over Adventureland]]
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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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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* The closure of the World of Motion Pavilion, led to Horizons being briefly reopened in 1997. This was done to make sure there were enough attractions for guests to experience in Future World.
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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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* General Motors is the only sponsor that the pavilion has ever had (current sponsor Chevrolet is owned by GM). This makes it unique among Epcot pavilions.  
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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 third floor of the Test Track pavilion holds GM offices and the GM VIP lounge.
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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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* When the World of Motion pavilion closed, many of the cars were moved to the boneyard scene in the [[Backlot Tour]] at [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]].  
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==Shopping==
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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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* During Test Track's 2012 refurbishment, the Test Track All Stars musical group performed outside of the pavilion.
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'''Zanzibar Trading Company'''- Located in Arabian Village, this shop sells Aladdin themed clothing and toys.
  
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==References==
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'''Agrabah Bazaar'''- Located in Arabian Village, Agrabah Bazaar sells Arabian themed toys, clothes and gifts.
  
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http://www.intercot.com/edc/Motion/facts.html
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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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http://www.lostepcot.com/worldofmotion.html
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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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http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/attractions/test-track-pavilion/
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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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http://www.guide-to-disney.com/epcot/future-world/test-track/inside-track-shop.php
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==Entertainment==
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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.
  
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http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/taste-track/news/02apr2015-photos---taste-track-brings-gourmet-grilled-cheese-sandwiches-to-epcot.htm
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==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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* 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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* 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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* 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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* 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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* Similarly, the jewels found embedded in the pavement can be purchased at Agrabah Bazaar <ref name= "Lou"/>.
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==References==

Revision as of 18:33, 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 formally allowed 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].

On September 29, 2018, Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial closed [17]. The closure came amidst a series of park-wide cutbacks.

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 [18].

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 [19] [20]

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 [21].
  • Imagineer Morgan "Bill" Evans was primarily in charge of the landscape design of Adventureland [22]
  • 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 [23].
  • Dorothea Redmond was responsible for designing both Adventureland's facades and the Adventureland Veranda [24].
  • 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 [25].
  • Similarly, the jewels found embedded in the pavement can be purchased at Agrabah Bazaar [25].

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. ↑ https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/17sep2018-captain-jack-sparrows-pirate-tutorial-closing-at-the-end-of-the-month.htm
  18. ↑ http://www.yesterland.com/newmanagement.html
  19. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/shrunken-neds-junior-jungle-boats/news/11oct2012-photos---shrunken-ned's-junior-jungle-boats-radio-controlled-attraction-removed.htm
  20. ↑ http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/adventureland/shrunken-neds-junior-jungle-boats
  21. ↑ http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html
  22. ↑ http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/its-a-jungle-out-there-the-history-of-jungle-cruise-horticulture/
  23. ↑ http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/adventureland-trivia/
  24. ↑ http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2016/03/understanding-adventureland-veranda.html
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Adventureland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello
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