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| caption='''The exterior of the Pirates of the Caribbean'''
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| caption='''The Train Station at the entrance to  Main Street USA'''  
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Main Street USA is a land inside the [[Magic Kingdom]].
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==History==
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Main Street USA is themed to be a turn of the century, small American town. The land took much of its inspiration from Walt's boyhood hometown of Marceline, Missouri. Main Street opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971, with the opening day attractions of: the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]], the [[Main Street Vehicles]] (the Jitney, Fire Engine, Horseless Carriage, Horse Cars and Omnibus), the Penny Arcade, the Main Street Cinema, and the Harmony Barber Shop <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.
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Pirates of the Caribbean is an attraction located in [[Adventureland]]
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==Attraction History==
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In 1973 Main Street USA got two major additions, the Swan Boats and the Walt Disney Story <ref name= "story"> http://www.waltdatedworld.com/id140.htm</ref> <ref name= "swan"> http://www.waltdatedworld.com/id42.htm</ref>. The Swan Boats were located at the hub of the Magic Kingdom and allowed guests to peddle around both the hub and the [[Swiss Family Treehouse]] <ref name= "swan"/>. The Walt Disney Story on the other hand was a biographical movie about Walt himself which was located in Located in the Gulf Hospitality House <ref name= "story"/>.  
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===Creation in Disneyland===
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[[Image:Davispirates.jpg|thumb|400px|Marc Davis concept art for Pirates of the Caribbean.]]
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The concept for what would eventually become Pirates of the Caribbean began in the late 1950s, as an idea for Disneyland. Walt Disney himself began to toss around the idea of a pirate attraction for the planned New Orleans Square area, and he tasked Marc Davis with creating concepts for the attraction <ref> http://davelandweb.com/potc/ </ref>.  Initially, Disney had planned on the pirate attraction being a walkthrough wax museum <ref> https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/pirates-of-the-caribbean/ </ref>, which showcased various pirates from throughout history. Blackbeard, Captain Morgan and Captain Kidd were all to be included in the new museum <ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/search?q=Pirates+of+the+Caribbean </ref>. As development on the attraction continued however, the idea of focusing on real life pirates was discarded. Instead, the attraction took its cue from pirates that were designed by Marc Davis. These characters were more “cartoony” then the historical pirates that were initially planned on <ref name= "DisneyInterview"> http://www.waltdisney.org/blog/marty-sklar-x-atencio-and-bob-gurr-talk-pirates </ref>.  
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During the development of Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney decided to completely change the format of the attraction. Following the success of [[it’s a small world]] at the 1964 World’s Fair, the pirate attraction was reimagined as a boat ride. The driving force behind the change was capacity. By changing the ride format, Pirates of the Caribbean would be able to hold 3,000 people (the capacity of it’s a small world) as opposed to the 500 people that wax museum could have held  <ref name= "DisneyInterview"/>. Furthermore, by making the attraction a boat ride, Disney would be able in ensure that guests were experiencing the scenes in the same way, at the same time <ref name= "DisneyInterview"/>.  
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The first major closure in Main Street USA happened in 1983 when the Swan Boats closed <ref name= "swan"/>. The boats (which had originally numbered eleven) had been cut down to five before being closed, with the explanation given that they were too expensive to keep running <ref name= "swan"/>. In 1992 Main Street lost another attraction when the Walt Disney Story closed due to the fact that the film was becoming too deteriorated to keep showing<ref name= "story"/>. At this time, a gift shop and information center known as the Exposition Hall replaced the Hospitality House and thus The Walt Disney Story<ref name= "story"/>.
  
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As for Pirates of the Caribbean’s storyline, Claude Coats and Marc Davis worked together to create most of the characters and scenes. Walt then brought X Atencio in to write a narration, as well as the attraction's theme song ""Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me" (with George Bruns) <ref name= "DisneyInterview"/>. Furthermore, Bob Gurr was called upon to create the attraction's ride vehicles (as well as work on other technical aspects of the attraction) and Yale Gracey (along with Claude Coats) created many of the special effects used within the ride <ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2008/02/two-by-yale-gracey.html </ref>. Also of note, is the fact that Blaine Gibson sculpted the characters in the attraction, which were then clothed by Alice Davis. Pirates of the Caribbean opened on March 18 1967, and quickly became one of the most popular attractions in the park.
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In 1995 the Penny Arcade, which had been an opening day attraction also closed its doors <ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id90.htm </ref>. It was replaced (along with the Main Street Bookstore and the House of Magic) by the new Main Street Athletic Club (a shop) <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/main-street-athletic-club/ </ref>. Another opening day attraction would soon follow in the Penny Arcade's footsteps, when in 1998 the Main Street Cinema was redone. Instead of being a classic movie theater like it had always been, the Cinema was rethemed to become an Art of Disney gift shop <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm </ref>. During the refurbishment, the facade on the outside of the cinema was changed to read “Now Showing: The Art of Disney”. Perhaps in homage to the old cinema, guests can still see old Disney shorts being played on a screen in the back of the current shop. In 2001 the next  major change happened when the Harmony Barbershop was moved from West Center Street to Town Square <ref name= "widen"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm </ref>. The move was made so that the [[Emporium]] could expand into what had previously been the barbershop <ref name= "widen"/>.  
  
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In February of 2014 Disney announced that the "hub" section of Main Street USA would be redeveloped <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/25feb2014-photos---magic-kingdom's-hub-set-for-big-changes-to-help-traffic-flow-and-provide-more-fireworks-viewing-locations.htm </ref>. As part of this redevelopment the Rose Garden and the former landing of the Swan Boats were removed. In their place, new lush courtyards were added, as well as mew walkways which were designed to ease crowed congestion <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/26feb2015-photos-and-video---take-a-walkthrough-of-the-new-main-street-plaza-west-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm </ref>. Furthermore, the seating areas outside of [[Casey's Corner]] and [[The Plaza Restaurant]] were expanded. In February of 2015 the Main Street Plaza Gardens West and the Main Street Plaza Gardens East opened to guests <Ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/02mar2015-photos---main-street-plaza-gardens-east-opens-to-guests.htm </ref> <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/26feb2015-photos-and-video---take-a-walkthrough-of-the-new-main-street-plaza-west-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm </ref>. Besides featuring new foliage and water features, these gardens also house special FastPass + Wishes viewing areas <Ref> http://www.mousesteps.com/denises-corner-mainmenu-121/1571-review-of-fastpass-wishes-viewing-area-in-expanded-hub-at-the-magic-kingdom </ref>.
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[[Image:PiratesoftheCaribbean1973.jpg|thumb|400px|The future sight of Pirates of the Caribbean prior to its 1973 opening.]]
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When Walt Disney World’s [[Adventureland]] opened on October 1 1971, there was no Pirates of the Caribbean attraction to be found. Instead, Disney had planned on building the Western River Expedition in [[Frontierland]]. Designed by Marc Davis, the Western River Expedition would have featured a boat ride (using the same ride design as Pirates) that would have taken guests through scenes in the Old West <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/wre.htm </ref>. Disney initially planned on creating the Western River Expedition as opposed to Pirates of the Caribbean, because they believed that people on the East Coast would not be as interested in the subject (due to the fact that pirates were a part of Florida’s history and thus part of the local lore) <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/wre.htm </ref>. When the Magic Kingdom opened however, one of the most frequent questions that guests asked was “where are the pirates?” Heavily promoted on the Disneyland TV series, Disney quickly realized that there was a high demand for an East Coast version of Pirates of the Caribbean <ref> http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/rides-never-were-walt-disney-world-western-river-expedition </ref>. Due to this demand, Disney quickly authorized the construction of Pirates of the Caribbean Ride inside the Magic Kingdom. To do this, Disney scrapped its plans for the Western River Expedition and instead focused its resources on Pirates <ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-about-western-river-expedition-part.html </ref>.  
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In order to incorporate Pirates of the Caribbean, Walt Disney World's Adventureland was expanded. The area Disney created, called Caribbean Plaza, extended Adventureland so that it now touched Frontierland on its western border <ref> http://epcotexplorer.tumblr.com/post/38003275148/39-years-of-the-caribbean-dead-attractions-tell </ref>. Pirates of the Caribbean opened in Adventureland on December 15, 1973.
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On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that a new theater based on the Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas City <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/16jul2017-new-theater-inspired-by-kansas-citys-willis-wood-theater-to-be-built-at-the-magic-kingdom </ref>. This new theater was expected to house live entertainment and be built in the backstage area between Main Street USA and Tomorrowland. In February 2018, it was reported that the Main Street Theater was cancelled <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/01feb2018-main-street-theater-project-cancelled.htm </ref>.
  
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On January 18, 2019, the Town Square Theater became home to Mickey and Minnie's Celebration Center, the hub for Mickey and Minnie's 90th birthday celebration <Ref>https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/news/18jan2019-photos---mickey-and-minnies-celebration-central-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm </ref>
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No real changes came to Pirates of the Caribbean until 1997 when the scene that showed the pirates chasing the women of Port Royale was altered. Following the refurbishment, instead of the pirates chasing the women for nefarious reasons the scene now showed the women chasing away the pirates <ref> http://extinctdisney.com/MK/potc.htm </ref>. The other change that came in 1997 was to the “Pooped Pirate”. The “Pooped Pirate” is a pirate located near the women who are chasing the pirates. Originally he told his dog how he was too tired to continue to chase the women, while a blonde woman hid in a barrel behind him.  In 1997 his dialogue was changed so that he now told his dog about his treasure map ("This map says X marks the spot, but I be seein' no X's afore me”) <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id212.htm </ref>. Furthermore, the woman in the barrel behind him was given a small treasure chest, apparently trying to keep it safe.
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==The Main Street Windows <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/best-kept-secrets_MK.htm </ref>==
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Following the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, Disney decided to add characters from the film to the attraction. In 2006, Pirates of the Caribbean was closed in order to facilitate these additions <ref> http://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/429/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Adventureland/Pirates-of-the-Caribbean </ref>.
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Besides just being an idealized small town, Main Street USA also has special meaning symbolically. This starts when guests enter the park and go under the Walt Disney World Railroad (the opening curtain). As guests continue onto Main Street they will notice that the ground is red (which symbolizes the red carpet), as around them the “credits” begin. The credits are located on the upper level of the Main Street, as they come in the form of the shop windows, which have the names of important people in the Disney Company’s history. These names are usually attached to a fictional business in order to tie it in with the rest of the land. Walt Disney's Window is the last one people see when entering the park and the first one the see when leaving it. His window states, "Walter E. Disney Graduate School of Design & Master Planning".
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[[Image:JackSparrow.jpg|thumb|400px|Captain Jack Sparrow was added to Pirates of the Caribbean in 2006.]]
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* The outside of the fort that houses Pirates of the Caribbean was slightly altered. New props and a new "black sail" entrance sign were added to the attraction. The [[Pirate Barker Bird]] that had previously talked to guests outside of the entrance was also removed <ref name= "dated"/>.  
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==The Statues==
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Main Street USA is also home to two of the most famous statues in Walt Disney World, the “Partners” statue and the “Sharing the Magic” statue. The “Partners” Statue was added in 1995 and shows Walt Disney pointing forward while holding Mickey Mouse's hand <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/9766/The_History_of_the_Partners_Statue_Part_One </ref>. The plaque on the statue says, “We believe in our idea: a family park where parents and children could have fun – together.” The statue is placed at the central hub of the park, in front of Cinderella Castle.
  
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* The final line of the safety spiel was changed from "Now, off with ya" to "Prepare to make sail!" <ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/contributors1/b/seth_kubersky/archive/2006/07/05/3655.aspx </ref>
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[[Image:Partners1.jpg|thumb|200px|The Partners Statue with Cinderella Castle in the background.]]
  
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* Davy Jones now appeared on “waterfall" just before that attraction’s drop. He warned guests “Ah, but they do. So say's I, Davy Jones” (in reference to the famous “dead men tell no tales" being repeated in the background)
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The “Sharing the Magic” statue is located in Town Square and was built in 1999 in honor of Walt's brother Roy O. Disney <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/03/sharing-the-magic-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>. The statue shows Roy and Minnie Mouse sitting together on an ornate bench. The plaque below the bench is engraved with the dedication speech Roy gave at the grand opening of Walt Disney World.
  
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* The talking skull with crossed swords that warned guests about the attraction's drop was removed <ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/contributors1/b/seth_kubersky/archive/2006/07/05/3655.aspx </ref>.  
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'''[[Main Street Vehicles]]'''- The Main Street Vehicles allow guests to ride four different antique vehicles- an omnibus, horseless carriage, fire engine, or a horse drawn trolley- from Town Square to Cinderella Castle or vice versa.
  
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* In the pirate ship battle scene, Barbossa now captains the Wicked Wench. The pirate captain declares that he is trying to find Jack Sparrow <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/12/pirates-of-the-caribbean-marks-40-years-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>.
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'''[[Walt Disney World Railroad]]'''- The Walt Disney World Railroad 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 cannons in the battle were also altered so that they fired smoke and compressed air <ref name= "wdwmagic">//www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/13jun2006-more-details-of-the-makeover.htm </ref>.
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'''[[Town Square Theater]]'''- This turn of the century theater allows guests to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in there backstage dressing rooms.
  
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* In the subsequent room, when the pirate captain is shown dunking the mayor, he now demanded to know Jack Sparrow's whereabouts <ref name= "wdwmagic"/>.  
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==Former Attractions==
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[[Main Street Cinema]]- The Main Street Cinema allowed guests to watch classic films and cartoons.
  
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* Jacks Sparrow was now seen nearby, hiding in a dress shop façade <ref name= "wdwmagic"/>.  
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[[Penny Arcade]]- The Penny Arcade allowed guests to play antique, turn of the century games. It also included more modern video games.
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'''[[Crystal Palace]]'''- Located on West Street near the bridge to [[Adventureland]], the Crystal Palace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are character.
  
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* The Pooped Pirate was given a key and a treasure map. In the barrel behind him, Jack Sparrow could now be seeing eyeing both items <ref name= "dated"/>.  
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'''[[Plaza Restaurant]]'''-Located at the end of East Street near [[Tomorrowland]], the Plaza Restaurant Serves lunch and dinner, and specializes in sandwiches and Reuben.  
  
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'''[[Tony's Town Square Restaurant]]'''- Located in Town Square, Tony's Town Square Restaurant serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant specializes in Italian food.  
  
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'''[[Casey's Corner]]-''' Located on West Street next to the Emporium, Casey's Corner specializes in hot dogs and other food typically found at a baseball game.  
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To coincide with the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Blackbeard (the main antagonist in the film) replaced the Davy Jones projection on the waterfall on May 20, 2011 <ref> http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20110509/3757/blackbeard-be-added-pirates-caribbean-rides-disneyland-and-magic-kingdom </ref>.  
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On September 19, 2012, in conjunction with International Talk like a Pirate Day, Disney announced that they would be adding another tie-in to On Stranger Tides to the attraction. On October 19, ghostly mermaids were added just after guests go under the waterfall. As the boats float by, the mermaids can be seen in the water as Jolly Sailor Bold plays in the background. On the nearby beach scene, a mermaid skeleton was also added at this time <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/09/ahoy-changes-are-afoot-at-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>.
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'''[[Plaza Ice Cream Parlor]]'''- Located on East Street next to the Plaza Restaurant, the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves various ice cream products.  
  
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In 2015 Pirates of the Caribbean was closed for a major refurbishment. During this time, the attraction was cleaned, repaired and relighted. Other changes that occurred during the refurbishment included the addition of Davy Jones back onto the attraction's waterfall (he now rotates with Blackbeard) and the Audio Animatronics including Barbarossa, Jack Sparrow and the Redhead, were given new costumes <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/28sep2015-video---a-look-at-the-newly-refurbished-pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. At this time a few new effects were added to the attraction including: new cannon effects, new lightning effects, the "drunk pirates" whiskey now being on fire, and new smells added throughout the attraction <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/pirates-of-the-caribbean-attraction-reopens-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. Backstage, the attraction's ride system was also updated during the refurbishment.
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'''[[Main Street Bakery]]'''- Located on East Street, the Main Street Bakery sells pastries, sandwiches and other snacks. In 2013 the Main Street Bakery became the first Starbucks location inside the Magic Kingdom.
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[[Image:Dans.jpg|thumb|400px|The Dapper Dans performing. Photo by Lauren Javier.]]
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'''Dapper Dans'''- This barbershop quartet plays throughout the morning and afternoon on Main Street USA. For performance times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/dapper-dans/'''Click Here'''.]
  
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On June 19, 2017, the talking skull and crossbones was re-added to the attraction just before guests go down the ride's drop. The addition was a part of the integration of Disney's Photopass, with guest's on-ride picture now being taken <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/15jun2017-on-ride-photo-coming-to-pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. On June 31, 2017, Disney announced that Pirates of the Caribbean's auction scene would be changing. According to the concept art, the Redhead character will become a pirate, who leads in the auctioning off of the townspeople's valuables <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/30jun2017-pirates-of-the-caribbean-iconic-auction-scene-to-be-updated-with-new-role-for-the-redhead.htm </ref>. On February 26, 2018, Pirates of the Caribbean closed so that the new Redhead scene could be added to the ride.
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'''The Citizens of Main Street'''- These streetmosphere characters interact and perform for guests throughout the morning. The Citizens of Main Street include the Mayor, the Socialite, the Suffragette, and the Fire Chief. For performance times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/citizens-of-main-street-usa/'''Click Here'''.]
  
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'''Casey's Corner Pianist'''- This ragtime piano player performs outside of [[Casey's Corner]]
  
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'''Let The Magic Begin'''- The Magic Kingdom's welcome show, featuring Mickey and his friends opening the Magic Kingdom to guests. Let The Magic Begin is performed five minutes prior to park opening on the Cinderella Castle Stage.  
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[[Image:blacbeard.jpg|thumb|400px|Blackbeard as he appears on the waterfall.]]
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In order to board Pirates of the Caribbean, guests wind their way through a Spanish fort. After reaching the loading area, guests board their boat and begin to sail into darkness. As the boat floats forward, guests are given two different warnings. First, that “there be rough waters ahead” and secondly, (and famously) that “dead man tell no tales”. After hearing the second warning, guests approach a waterfall which depicts Blackbeard (or Davy Jones) who answers the second warning by saying, “But they do. So says I, Blackbeard!”. After passing under the waterfall (which is actually just mist), guests find themselves in the middle of a hurricane. In the water next to the boat, guests can see mermaids menacingly swimming by, as “Jolly Sailor Bold” plays in the background. With the wind howling around them, guests then pass by a beach that holds a mermaid skeleton, as well as pirate skeletons which lay next to a dug up treasure chest. Based on their skeletons, it appears that pirates were killed while searching for treasure.  On the other side of the water guests pass a skeleton pirate steering a pirate ship. With “dead man tell no tales” still echoing in the background, the boats then plunge down a small drop, before entering the next scene.
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'''Flag Retreat'''- At 5:00 pm, the American Flag found in Town Square is lowered and folded during this patriotic ceremony.  
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As guests enter the next room they quickly find themselves in the middle of a pirate ship battle. On the left side Captain Barbossa steers his ship the “Wicked Wench”, as his crew fires cannons over guests’ boat, at an opposing ship. While he gives the orders to attack, Barbossa yells at the opposing crew, demanding to know where Jack Sparrow is.
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'''Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire'''- This stage show performed at the Cinderella Castle Stage, features Mickey and his friends, as well as characters from The Princess and the Frog, Tangled and Frozen. For show times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/mickeys-royal-friendship-faire/'''Click Here'''.].
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After surviving the pirate battle, the riders sail into Port Royale.  The port is under attack by pirates who have taken the citizens hostage as they plunder the town. On guest’s right, pirates dunk the mayor of the town in a well, trying to obtain whereabouts of Captain Jack Sparrow. A large women yells to the mayor (who's name is Carlos) “Don't be a chicken”, and they mayor seemingly gives up no information. In an ironic twist, Jack Sparrow is actually hiding behind a group of mannequins, right behind the pirates. As the boat continues to sail through town, on the left hand side guests see a sign which reads, “Take a wench for a bride”. The pirates have evidently taken the women hostage and are auctioning them off to pirates who are sitting across the river. While the auctioneer tries to sell a larger lady, the other pirates chant, “We want the red-head”, referring to a smaller woman who is also being held hostage.  
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Continuing forward (under an overpass) the boats then enter a new scene, although it is still located in Port Royale. The pirates are all now drinking heavily and enjoying their plunder, as an instrumental version of Yo Ho (A Pirates Life for Me) plays in the background. As the boat continues on, guests see that the women of the town are now fighting back and chasing the pirates. Below, the “Pooped Pirate” tells his dog that he has both a key and the treasure map. He also says he'd love to see the look on Jack Sparrows face. Unknown to the pirate, Jack Sparrow is actually in a barrel behind the buccaneer, with his eye on both the map and the key. As the boat enters the next scene, they pass by a particularly dirty pirate who is drinking next to various livestock.
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'''Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party'''- This celebration of Mickey and Minnie's 90th birthday takes place throughout the afternoon on Main Street USA. For show times [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/move-it-shake-it-dance-play-it/'''Click Here'''.].
  
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'''Once Upon a Time'''- The Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular, this castle projection show is performed nightly. Once Upon a Time features Mrs. Potts telling Chip (both from Beauty and the Beast) bedtime stories. Moments from Disney animated features including: Cinderella, Peter Pan, Frozen, Alice in Wonderland and Beauty and the Beast are all featured during the show.
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[[Image:piratesjail.jpg|thumb|400px|The pirates in jail.]]
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As guests enter the next scene, they immediately see that Port Royale is now on fire. A pirate band (clearly heavily intoxicated) sings Yo Ho (A Pirates Life for Me), as the town burns around them. Further ahead, all throughout the town the pirates continue to drink and sing in celebration. On the right, one pirate is so intoxicated that he is lying in the mud with the pigs (apparently having fun). As guests pass under a bridge, a pirate's harry leg hangs down above them as they continue onto the next scene.
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===Pirates Arrested===
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==Shopping History==
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The next scene in the attraction shows that the pirates have been captured. On the right, jailed pirates plead with a guard dog to give them the key. The pirates try to use bones and other items to lure the dog over, but with no luck.
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Main Street USA has always been known as one of the best places to shop in Walt Disney World. Although some of the opening day shops are still around, many have closed, been rethemed, or moved. In the table below, the basic information of each store is given including: the store name, location, merchandise sold and the opening and closing dates.
  
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===The Treasure Room===
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After exiting Port Royale, guests enter the final scene in the attraction which shows Captain Jack Sparrow sitting in a treasure room. It seems that the captain has found the treasure that all of the pirates had been looking for, as he is seated on a throne surrounded by booty. While guests past the room Jack Sparrow sings part of “Yo Ho  (A Pirates Life For Me) and makes many small comments about his treasure. The boat then arrives at the unloading dock, and exit the attraction into a gift shop.
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|'''New Century Clock Shop'''
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|Emporium expansion
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|'''Greenhouse'''
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|Became part of the Emporium in 2001
 +
|Emporium expansion
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|West Central Street
 +
|Contemporary Disney Clothing
 +
|-
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|'''Hallmark Card Shop'''
 +
|1971
 +
|1985
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|Main Street Stationers
 +
|West Central Street
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|Hallmark cards, stationary, party items, gift wrapping.  
 +
|-
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|'''Tobacconist'''
 +
|1971
 +
|1985
 +
|Main Street Stationers
 +
|West Street
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|Tobacco products.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Main Street Stationers'''
 +
|1985
 +
|1989
 +
|Main Street Book Store
 +
|West Street
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|Cards for all occasions, stationary and accessories.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Main Street Bookstore'''
 +
|1989
 +
|1995
 +
|Main Street Athletic Club
 +
|West Street
 +
|Greeting cards, stationary and writing accessories.
 +
|-
 +
|'''House of Magic'''
 +
|1971
 +
|March 19, 1995
 +
|Main Street Athletic Club
 +
|West Street
 +
|Magic tricks, masks, puzzles, books and gags.  
 +
|-
 +
|'''Main Street Athletic Club'''
 +
|1995
 +
|Became part of Emporium in 2001
 +
|Emporium expansion
 +
|West Street
 +
|Sports and Disney themed merchandise.
 +
|-
 +
|'''[[Emporium]]'''
 +
|1971
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A
 +
|West Street
 +
|All sorts of Disney merchandise.
 +
|-
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|'''Cup N' Saucer'''
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|1971
 +
|1986
 +
|Uptown Jewelers
 +
|East Street
 +
|Fine China gifts.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Wonderland of Wax'''
 +
|1971
 +
|1981
 +
|Holiday Corner
 +
|East Street
 +
|Candles
 +
|-
 +
|'''Holiday Corner'''
 +
|1981
 +
|1986
 +
|Uptown Jewelers
 +
|East Street
 +
|Christmas decorations all year round.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Uptown Jewelers'''
 +
|1973
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A
 +
|East Street/East Central Street
 +
|Fine jewelry.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Hospitality Home'''
 +
|1973
 +
|1992
 +
|Exposition Hall
 +
|Town Square
 +
|N/A (Housed the Walt Disney Story attraction.)
 +
|-
 +
|'''Disneyana Collectibles'''
 +
|1989
 +
|1998
 +
|Exposition Hall
 +
|Town Square
 +
|General Disney merchandise
 +
|-
 +
|'''Exposition Hall'''
 +
|1992
 +
|2011
 +
|Town Square Theater
 +
|Town Square
 +
|Film and other photo merchandise
 +
|-
 +
|'''Town Square Theater'''
 +
|2011
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A
 +
|Town Square
 +
|N/A(Mickey Mouse meet and greet)
 +
|-
 +
|'''Main Street Confectionery'''
 +
|1971
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A (Renovated in 1998)
 +
|East Street
 +
|Chocolates, nuts and peanut bridle.
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|-
 +
|'''Camera Center (Kodak, GAF, Polaroid)'''
 +
|1971
 +
|Incorporated into the Confectionery
 +
|Main Street Confectionery expansion (1998)
 +
|East Street
 +
|Film, cameras and other camera accessories.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Market House'''
 +
|1971
 +
|2007
 +
|Crystal Arts (moved from former building)
 +
|East Central Street
 +
|Jams, jellies, old fashioned candies and cigars.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Crystal Arts'''
 +
|1973
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A (Original location was replaced by Main Street Bakery expansion.)
 +
|East Street/East Central Street
 +
|Glass cutting, blowing and engraving.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Chapeau'''
 +
|1973
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A<
 +
|East Street
 +
|Hats of all sorts, including personally engraved hats.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Disney & Co'''
 +
|1973
 +
|2007-2009
 +
|N/A
 +
|East Center Street
 +
|Favorite Disney merchandise.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Newsstand'''
 +
|1973
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A
 +
|Entrance to Main Street
 +
|General merchandise, film and other travel necessities.
 +
|-
 +
|'''Main Street Gallery'''
 +
|1998
 +
|Present
 +
|N/A (Included VMK Central 2005-2008)
 +
|East Street
 +
|Disney art
 +
|-
 +
|'''The Main Street Fire Station
 +
|1993
 +
|2011
 +
|Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom headquarters
 +
|Town Square
 +
|Firemen related merchandise as well as Disney souvenirs.
 +
|}
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
 +
* The red sidewalks found in Town Square and the hub were chosen to enhance the green of the grass <ref name= "Wright">  The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: an Imagineer's-Eye Tour Alex Wright - Disney Editions - 2005 </ref>.
  
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==Voice Cast==
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*Besides representing the period in which Main Street is set, the lands BGM was also chosen to evoke a sense of optimism with upbeat tempos <ref name= "Wright"/>.
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'''Jack Sparrow'''- Johnny Depp
+
  
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'''Captain Barbosa'''- Geoffrey Rush
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*The Dapper Dans Quartet regularly sings on Main Street, especially outside of the barbershop <ref name= "trivia"/>.
  
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'''Davy Jones''' (2006-2011)- Bill Nighy
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*The Firehouse found on Main Street is Engine Co. 1971 in honor of the year the park was founded<ref name= "trivia"/>.
  
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'''Auctioneer/Various Pirates'''- Paul Frees
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*There is flag ceremony held daily at 5:00pm in which the American flag found on Main Street USA is taken down<ref name= "trivia"/>.
  
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'''Blackbeard'''- Ian McShane
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*Main Street USA is loosely based on Marceline Missouri circa 1910<ref name= "trivia"/>.
  
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==Hear the Soundtrack!==
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*In the sidewalk in front of Tony's Town Square Restaurant guests can find Lady and the Tramp's paw prints in the cement. The prints are enclosed in a heart <ref name= "trivia"/> .
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To hear the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack, click play below:
+
  
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<flashmp3>Pirates.mp3</flashmp3>
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*The sound of tap shoes can be heard outside the “Dance Studio” on Main Street <Ref name= "trivia"> http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/main-street-usa/ </ref>.
  
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
+
*The Harmony Barbershop located on Main Street gives haircuts seven days a week.
  
−
* In the queue line, the position of the chess pieces that the skeletons are playing with is not random. Imagineer Marc Davis specifically set up the board so that every move would result in a stalemate. Due to the pieces being moved however, they may not currently be in their proper places <ref> Wright, Alex. The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: An Imagineer's-eye Tour. New York: Disney Editions, 2005. Print </ref>.  
+
*The buildings on Main Street (besides the Town Square Theater) are all built to approximately 7/8 scale <ref>http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/wdw/magickingdom/Secrets/MS/MainStreet.html </ref>.
  
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* The [[Pirate Barker Bird]] previously located outside of Pirates of the Caribbean was located at the World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney from 2007 until 2009 <ref> http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/potc-parrot.575082/ </ref>.
+
==References==
 +
http://wdwradio.com/
  
−
* From 1973-1980 there was a Pirates of the Caribbean arcade located in Caribbean Plaza <ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id212.htm </ref>.  
+
http://www.burnsland.com/tgd/main_street.html
 +
 +
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/mkmain.htm
  
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* The "waterfall" that guests drop down is 14ft high <ref> This information comes from Disney's Keys to the Kingdom tour as well as http://www.wdwradio.com/2013/01/to-tell-the-truth-the-pirate-of-the-caribbean-and-its-plunge-an-interactive-game/ </ref>.
+
http://www.florida-project.com/magic-kingdom-guidebooks-guidemaps
  
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* The popular Pirates of the Caribbean film series was based off the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
+
http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mkindex.htm
  
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* Pirates of the Caribbean was the last Disneyland attraction created that Walt Disney himself personally supervised <ref> http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/12/18/marty-sklar-discusses-working-with-and-for-walt-disney/ </ref>.
+
http://www.yesterland.com/reminders.html
  
−
* Marc Davis' coat of arms can be found in the treasure room in Pirates of the Caribbean <ref> Yee, Keven. Walt Disney World Hidden History Second Edition. N.p.: n.p., 2014. Print </ref>.  
+
http://allears.net/tp/mk/wds.htm
  
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* The talking skull with cross swords that once warns guests about the attraction’s drop, was at one time featured in [[The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow]] at [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]] <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/11/inside-the-legend-of-captain-jack-sparrow-as-walt-disney-world-debuts-new-lifelike-pirates-of-the-caribbean-attraction/ </ref>
+
http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm
  
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==References==
+
http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/WDW/MagicKingdom/Secrets/MS/MainStreet.html
 +
 
 +
http://www.adventurevacationcruiselineblog.com/2011/06/19/partners-statue-walt-disney-world-16th-anniversary/
 +
 
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http://www.allears.net/ae/issue604.htm

Revision as of 17:28, 12 February 2020

Main Street USA
MSTrainStation3.jpg
The Train Station at the entrance to Main Street USA
Magic Kingdom
Theme Americana
Opening date October 1, 1971
Number of Attractions Two

Main Street USA is a land inside the Magic Kingdom.

History

Main Street USA is themed to be a turn of the century, small American town. The land took much of its inspiration from Walt's boyhood hometown of Marceline, Missouri. Main Street opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in 1971, with the opening day attractions of: the Walt Disney World Railroad, the Main Street Vehicles (the Jitney, Fire Engine, Horseless Carriage, Horse Cars and Omnibus), the Penny Arcade, the Main Street Cinema, and the Harmony Barber Shop [1].

In 1973 Main Street USA got two major additions, the Swan Boats and the Walt Disney Story [2] [3]. The Swan Boats were located at the hub of the Magic Kingdom and allowed guests to peddle around both the hub and the Swiss Family Treehouse [3]. The Walt Disney Story on the other hand was a biographical movie about Walt himself which was located in Located in the Gulf Hospitality House [2].

The first major closure in Main Street USA happened in 1983 when the Swan Boats closed [3]. The boats (which had originally numbered eleven) had been cut down to five before being closed, with the explanation given that they were too expensive to keep running [3]. In 1992 Main Street lost another attraction when the Walt Disney Story closed due to the fact that the film was becoming too deteriorated to keep showing[2]. At this time, a gift shop and information center known as the Exposition Hall replaced the Hospitality House and thus The Walt Disney Story[2].

In 1995 the Penny Arcade, which had been an opening day attraction also closed its doors [4]. It was replaced (along with the Main Street Bookstore and the House of Magic) by the new Main Street Athletic Club (a shop) [5]. Another opening day attraction would soon follow in the Penny Arcade's footsteps, when in 1998 the Main Street Cinema was redone. Instead of being a classic movie theater like it had always been, the Cinema was rethemed to become an Art of Disney gift shop [6]. During the refurbishment, the facade on the outside of the cinema was changed to read “Now Showing: The Art of Disney”. Perhaps in homage to the old cinema, guests can still see old Disney shorts being played on a screen in the back of the current shop. In 2001 the next major change happened when the Harmony Barbershop was moved from West Center Street to Town Square [7]. The move was made so that the Emporium could expand into what had previously been the barbershop [7].

In February of 2014 Disney announced that the "hub" section of Main Street USA would be redeveloped [8]. As part of this redevelopment the Rose Garden and the former landing of the Swan Boats were removed. In their place, new lush courtyards were added, as well as mew walkways which were designed to ease crowed congestion [9]. Furthermore, the seating areas outside of Casey's Corner and The Plaza Restaurant were expanded. In February of 2015 the Main Street Plaza Gardens West and the Main Street Plaza Gardens East opened to guests [10] [11]. Besides featuring new foliage and water features, these gardens also house special FastPass + Wishes viewing areas [12].

On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that a new theater based on the Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas City [13]. This new theater was expected to house live entertainment and be built in the backstage area between Main Street USA and Tomorrowland. In February 2018, it was reported that the Main Street Theater was cancelled [14].

On January 18, 2019, the Town Square Theater became home to Mickey and Minnie's Celebration Center, the hub for Mickey and Minnie's 90th birthday celebration [15]

The Main Street Windows [16]

Besides just being an idealized small town, Main Street USA also has special meaning symbolically. This starts when guests enter the park and go under the Walt Disney World Railroad (the opening curtain). As guests continue onto Main Street they will notice that the ground is red (which symbolizes the red carpet), as around them the “credits” begin. The credits are located on the upper level of the Main Street, as they come in the form of the shop windows, which have the names of important people in the Disney Company’s history. These names are usually attached to a fictional business in order to tie it in with the rest of the land. Walt Disney's Window is the last one people see when entering the park and the first one the see when leaving it. His window states, "Walter E. Disney Graduate School of Design & Master Planning".

The Statues

Main Street USA is also home to two of the most famous statues in Walt Disney World, the “Partners” statue and the “Sharing the Magic” statue. The “Partners” Statue was added in 1995 and shows Walt Disney pointing forward while holding Mickey Mouse's hand [17]. The plaque on the statue says, “We believe in our idea: a family park where parents and children could have fun – together.” The statue is placed at the central hub of the park, in front of Cinderella Castle.

The Partners Statue with Cinderella Castle in the background.

The “Sharing the Magic” statue is located in Town Square and was built in 1999 in honor of Walt's brother Roy O. Disney [18]. The statue shows Roy and Minnie Mouse sitting together on an ornate bench. The plaque below the bench is engraved with the dedication speech Roy gave at the grand opening of Walt Disney World.

Attractions

Main Street Vehicles- The Main Street Vehicles allow guests to ride four different antique vehicles- an omnibus, horseless carriage, fire engine, or a horse drawn trolley- from Town Square to Cinderella Castle or vice versa.

Walt Disney World Railroad- The Walt Disney World Railroad lets guests take a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at Main Street USA, Frontierland, and Fantasyland.

Town Square Theater- This turn of the century theater allows guests to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in there backstage dressing rooms.

Former Attractions

Main Street Cinema- The Main Street Cinema allowed guests to watch classic films and cartoons.

Penny Arcade- The Penny Arcade allowed guests to play antique, turn of the century games. It also included more modern video games.

Restaurants

Crystal Palace- Located on West Street near the bridge to Adventureland, the Crystal Palace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are character.

Plaza Restaurant-Located at the end of East Street near Tomorrowland, the Plaza Restaurant Serves lunch and dinner, and specializes in sandwiches and Reuben.

Tony's Town Square Restaurant- Located in Town Square, Tony's Town Square Restaurant serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant specializes in Italian food.

Casey's Corner- Located on West Street next to the Emporium, Casey's Corner specializes in hot dogs and other food typically found at a baseball game.

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor- Located on East Street next to the Plaza Restaurant, the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves various ice cream products.

Main Street Bakery- Located on East Street, the Main Street Bakery sells pastries, sandwiches and other snacks. In 2013 the Main Street Bakery became the first Starbucks location inside the Magic Kingdom.

Entertainment

The Dapper Dans performing. Photo by Lauren Javier.

Dapper Dans- This barbershop quartet plays throughout the morning and afternoon on Main Street USA. For performance times Click Here.

The Citizens of Main Street- These streetmosphere characters interact and perform for guests throughout the morning. The Citizens of Main Street include the Mayor, the Socialite, the Suffragette, and the Fire Chief. For performance times Click Here.

Casey's Corner Pianist- This ragtime piano player performs outside of Casey's Corner

Let The Magic Begin- The Magic Kingdom's welcome show, featuring Mickey and his friends opening the Magic Kingdom to guests. Let The Magic Begin is performed five minutes prior to park opening on the Cinderella Castle Stage.

Flag Retreat- At 5:00 pm, the American Flag found in Town Square is lowered and folded during this patriotic ceremony.

Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire- This stage show performed at the Cinderella Castle Stage, features Mickey and his friends, as well as characters from The Princess and the Frog, Tangled and Frozen. For show times Click Here..

Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party- This celebration of Mickey and Minnie's 90th birthday takes place throughout the afternoon on Main Street USA. For show times Click Here..

Once Upon a Time- The Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular, this castle projection show is performed nightly. Once Upon a Time features Mrs. Potts telling Chip (both from Beauty and the Beast) bedtime stories. Moments from Disney animated features including: Cinderella, Peter Pan, Frozen, Alice in Wonderland and Beauty and the Beast are all featured during the show.

Shopping History

Main Street USA has always been known as one of the best places to shop in Walt Disney World. Although some of the opening day shops are still around, many have closed, been rethemed, or moved. In the table below, the basic information of each store is given including: the store name, location, merchandise sold and the opening and closing dates.

Name Opening Closing Replaced By Location Merchandise Sold
New Century Clock Shop 1971 April, 1986 Emporium expansion West Street Elgin watches and clocks
Greenhouse 1971 1985 Emporium expansion West Central Street Flowers and other plants.
Disney Clothiers 1985 Became part of the Emporium in 2001 Emporium expansion West Central Street Contemporary Disney Clothing
Hallmark Card Shop 1971 1985 Main Street Stationers West Central Street Hallmark cards, stationary, party items, gift wrapping.
Tobacconist 1971 1985 Main Street Stationers West Street Tobacco products.
Main Street Stationers 1985 1989 Main Street Book Store West Street Cards for all occasions, stationary and accessories.
Main Street Bookstore 1989 1995 Main Street Athletic Club West Street Greeting cards, stationary and writing accessories.
House of Magic 1971 March 19, 1995 Main Street Athletic Club West Street Magic tricks, masks, puzzles, books and gags.
Main Street Athletic Club 1995 Became part of Emporium in 2001 Emporium expansion West Street Sports and Disney themed merchandise.
Emporium 1971 Present N/A West Street All sorts of Disney merchandise.
Cup N' Saucer 1971 1986 Uptown Jewelers East Street Fine China gifts.
Wonderland of Wax 1971 1981 Holiday Corner East Street Candles
Holiday Corner 1981 1986 Uptown Jewelers East Street Christmas decorations all year round.
Uptown Jewelers 1973 Present N/A East Street/East Central Street Fine jewelry.
Hospitality Home 1973 1992 Exposition Hall Town Square N/A (Housed the Walt Disney Story attraction.)
Disneyana Collectibles 1989 1998 Exposition Hall Town Square General Disney merchandise
Exposition Hall 1992 2011 Town Square Theater Town Square Film and other photo merchandise
Town Square Theater 2011 Present N/A Town Square N/A(Mickey Mouse meet and greet)
Main Street Confectionery 1971 Present N/A (Renovated in 1998) East Street Chocolates, nuts and peanut bridle.
Camera Center (Kodak, GAF, Polaroid) 1971 Incorporated into the Confectionery Main Street Confectionery expansion (1998) East Street Film, cameras and other camera accessories.
Market House 1971 2007 Crystal Arts (moved from former building) East Central Street Jams, jellies, old fashioned candies and cigars.
Crystal Arts 1973 Present N/A (Original location was replaced by Main Street Bakery expansion.) East Street/East Central Street Glass cutting, blowing and engraving.
Chapeau 1973 Present N/A< East Street Hats of all sorts, including personally engraved hats.
Disney & Co 1973 2007-2009 N/A East Center Street Favorite Disney merchandise.
Newsstand 1973 Present N/A Entrance to Main Street General merchandise, film and other travel necessities.
Main Street Gallery 1998 Present N/A (Included VMK Central 2005-2008) East Street Disney art
The Main Street Fire Station 1993 2011 Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom headquarters Town Square Firemen related merchandise as well as Disney souvenirs.

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • The red sidewalks found in Town Square and the hub were chosen to enhance the green of the grass [19].
  • Besides representing the period in which Main Street is set, the lands BGM was also chosen to evoke a sense of optimism with upbeat tempos [19].
  • The Dapper Dans Quartet regularly sings on Main Street, especially outside of the barbershop [20].
  • The Firehouse found on Main Street is Engine Co. 1971 in honor of the year the park was founded[20].
  • There is flag ceremony held daily at 5:00pm in which the American flag found on Main Street USA is taken down[20].
  • Main Street USA is loosely based on Marceline Missouri circa 1910[20].
  • In the sidewalk in front of Tony's Town Square Restaurant guests can find Lady and the Tramp's paw prints in the cement. The prints are enclosed in a heart [20] .
  • The sound of tap shoes can be heard outside the “Dance Studio” on Main Street [20].
  • The Harmony Barbershop located on Main Street gives haircuts seven days a week.
  • The buildings on Main Street (besides the Town Square Theater) are all built to approximately 7/8 scale [21].

References

http://wdwradio.com/

http://www.burnsland.com/tgd/main_street.html

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/mkmain.htm

http://www.florida-project.com/magic-kingdom-guidebooks-guidemaps

http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mkindex.htm

http://www.yesterland.com/reminders.html

http://allears.net/tp/mk/wds.htm

http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm

http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/WDW/MagicKingdom/Secrets/MS/MainStreet.html

http://www.adventurevacationcruiselineblog.com/2011/06/19/partners-statue-walt-disney-world-16th-anniversary/

http://www.allears.net/ae/issue604.htm
  1. ↑ http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 http://www.waltdatedworld.com/id140.htm
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 http://www.waltdatedworld.com/id42.htm
  4. ↑ http://waltdatedworld.com/id90.htm
  5. ↑ https://d23.com/a-to-z/main-street-athletic-club/
  6. ↑ http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/msusa.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/25feb2014-photos---magic-kingdom's-hub-set-for-big-changes-to-help-traffic-flow-and-provide-more-fireworks-viewing-locations.htm
  9. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/26feb2015-photos-and-video---take-a-walkthrough-of-the-new-main-street-plaza-west-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm
  10. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/02mar2015-photos---main-street-plaza-gardens-east-opens-to-guests.htm
  11. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/26feb2015-photos-and-video---take-a-walkthrough-of-the-new-main-street-plaza-west-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm
  12. ↑ http://www.mousesteps.com/denises-corner-mainmenu-121/1571-review-of-fastpass-wishes-viewing-area-in-expanded-hub-at-the-magic-kingdom
  13. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/16jul2017-new-theater-inspired-by-kansas-citys-willis-wood-theater-to-be-built-at-the-magic-kingdom
  14. ↑ https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/01feb2018-main-street-theater-project-cancelled.htm
  15. ↑ https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/news/18jan2019-photos---mickey-and-minnies-celebration-central-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm
  16. ↑ http://www.wdwinfo.com/best-kept-secrets_MK.htm
  17. ↑ https://www.mouseplanet.com/9766/The_History_of_the_Partners_Statue_Part_One
  18. ↑ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/03/sharing-the-magic-at-walt-disney-world/
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: an Imagineer's-Eye Tour Alex Wright - Disney Editions - 2005
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/main-street-usa/
  21. ↑ http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/wdw/magickingdom/Secrets/MS/MainStreet.html
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