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Frontierland Adventureland opened with the rest of the [[Magic Kingdom]] on October 1, 1971. The land was themed to represent a boom town in the American Old West. Located on the Magic Kingdom's Rivers of America, Frontierland originally consisted of with three attractions: - the [[Frontierland Shootin' ArcadeTropical Serenade]], the [[Davy Crockett's Explorer CanoesJungle Cruise]], and the [[Country Bear JamboreeSwiss Family Treehouse]] , as well as the Safari Arcade (which wound up closing by 1972) <ref> http://inacentswww.comomniluxe.net/wp-contentwyw/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Mapsafari.jpg htm </ref>. These attractions were joined by the Frontierland Station Originally based on the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] on May 1, 1972 1950's view of exotic adventure <ref> http://touringplanswww.examiner.com/article/memories-of-the-magic-kingdom/attractions/opening-dates# adventureland </ref>, Adventureland's lush vegetation, tribal music and Pacific architecture gave the land a “jungle like” feel.

Although it seemed sparse on opening day, Disney had big plans for Frontierland. Chief among these were their plans to build Marc Davis' Western River Expedition. This large expansion of Frontierland would have consisted The focal point of numerous attractions for guests including: a Pueblo Village, hiking trailsAdventureland was The Sunshine Pavilion, and a "runaway mine train" attractionwhich was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers from 1971 until 1986. Most importantly however, there The pavilion itself was also to be made up of a boat ride through Balinese pagoda (which marked the Old West attraction, that was designed to top entrance of the Tropical Serenade) and the immensely popular [[Pirates of the CaribbeanSunshine 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://jimhillmediawww.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2000/12omniluxe.net/31wyw/why-quot-western-river-quot-went-south-part-3stt.aspx htm </ref>.

Although Marc Davis' Western River Expedition never became a reality for numerous reasons (see [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]), on May 20, 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 [[Tom Sawyer IslandPirates of the Caribbean]] opened . Although Disney had initially not planned on building Pirates of the Caribbean, guest demand necessitated the Rivers quick construction of America 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://thisdayindisneyhistorypassport2dreams.homesteadblogspot.com/may202006/08/caribbean-plaza-romance-of-tropics.html </ref>opened. Based on the Mark Twain novel “The Adventures . Pirates of Tom Sawyer”, the island is an “outdoor playground” where Caribbean eventually opened to guests can explore cavesDecember 15, cross wobbly bridges, and even follow rugged jungle trails1973 <ref> http://www. To get wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. Besides adding an immensely popular attraction to the land, Caribbean Plaza also gave Adventureland island guests climb aboard large wooden rafts in Frontierland and set sail across the riveraesthetics that it did not previously have. [[Image:FrontierlandBuildings.jpg|350px|thumb| A few Also of note, is the buildings found in 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>.

Following the opening of Tom Sawyer Island, Frontierland remained mostly unchanged The next major change to Adventureland did not come until November 15September 1, 1980 1997 when [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] openedthe Tropical Serenade closed for an extensive refurbishment <ref> https://www.waltdatedworld.com/id47.htm</ref>. The new roller coaster took its inspiration from the runaway mine car attraction that later reopened on April 5, 1998 as The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). This updated show was similar to be a part of the Western River Expedition. Created by Imagineer Tony BaxterTropical Serenade, Thunder Mountain also occupied the space near however the back of Frontierland that premise was originally earmarked for changed so that Iago (from Aladdin) and Zazu (from The Lion King) had taken over as owners of the Western River Expedition expansion classic musical revue <Refref> http://jimhillmediawww.yesterland.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/276newmanagement.aspx html </ref>.

Following the construction The addition of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Frontierland remained essentially the same until the Frontierland Train Station Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New management) was closed followed by another major Adventureland expansion in 19902001. Taking inspiration from the Disney movie Aladdin, and moved in order an Arabian Bazaar was added to make room for Disney's newest thrill ride- Splash Mountain the land <ref> http://wwwdisneyology.omniluxeblogspot.netcom/wyw2010/frlrs103/dissecting-disneys-lands-adventureland.htm html </ref>. Based on This new section featured the 1946 Disney Movie Song ride [[The Magic Carpets of the SouthAladdin]] and two new shops, on Splash Mountain guests follow the adventures of Brer Rabbit as he is chased Agrabah Bazaar and eventually captured by Brer Fox and Brer BearZanzibar Trading Company. The climax Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a hub and spoke attraction similar to the popular [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] attraction comes when guests plummet 52in [[Fantasyland]].5 feet down Chick-A-Pin-Hill and into Located in front of the briar patch. Besides Sunshine Pavilion, the Arabian Village expansion also once again changing Frontierland's layout, Splash Mountain also expanded changed the land's theme <ref name="jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/06/splash_mountain_part_one_1.html </ref>. Unlike Big Thunder Mountain and the rest of FrontierlandAdventureland, Splash Mountain was set in the American South. In order adding desert oasis to help bridge the thematic gap between Splash and Thunder Mountain, Imagineers used the newly relocated Frontierland Railroad Station (which reopened in 1991) to serve as transition between the two <ref name= "jack"/>. Finally, on July 17, 1992 Splash opened to guests, although it was officially dedicated on October 2land’s motif <ref> http://allearswww.omniluxe.net/tp/mkwyw/mk_splashadv.htm </ref>.

In 1994 one 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 Frontierlandrepairing 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 original attractions40th 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>. After the Davy Crockettsuccess of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, pirates have been featured prominently in Adventureland. For example, an experience called Captain Jack Sparrow's Explorer Canoes closed 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>. On March 12, 2015 the [[Sunshine Tree Terrace]] and [[Aloha Isle]] switched locations, although they kept their respective menus <ref> http://www.omniluxedisneyfoodblog.netcom/wyw2015/dcec03/12/news-aloha-isle-and-sunshine-tree-terrace-switch-places-in-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/ </ref>. 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.

[[Image:AdventurelandMain2.jpg|thumb|400px|The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland]] '''[[Splash MountainJungle Cruise]]'''- A water flume ride located on Chick-A-Pin Hill. Splash Mountain The Jungle Cruise takes guests on an adventure aboard tramp steamers as they travel along with Brer Rabbit, ending in a 52.5 foot drop into some of the Briar Patchworld’s most famous rivers. Splash Mountain The ride is based on the 1946 Disney movie Song of the Southnarrated by a humorous cast member.

'''[[Big Thunder Mountain RailroadWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room]]'''- A runaway-train themed wooden roller coaster. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes In this musical revue guests on a high speed trip through are entertained inside the gold mining town of TumbleweedEnchanted Tiki Room, where birds, flowers and tikis put on an unforgettable show.

'''[[The Country Bear JamboreeMagic Carpets of Aladdin]]'''- This Audio Animatronic show lets guests join ride, based on the Disney movie Aladdin, allows guest to board a talented cast of 18 musically-inclined bears as they perform continuous 12-minute shows. The Country Bear Jamboree features “plenty of great music, broad humor magic carpet and a few unexpected surprises”fly high above Advetureland.

'''[[Tom Sawyer IslandPirates of the Caribbean]]'''- An island located on This classic Disney attraction allows guests to sail along with pirates as they invade the Rivers of AmericaSpanish Port Royale. On Tom Sawyer Island guests can explore This ride inspired the Pirates of the Caribbean film series which in turn inspired the cavesImagineers to insert Captain Jack Sparrow, tunnels and fortsBlackbeard, where Tom Davy Jones and Huck Finn hang out. Based on Captain Barbossa into the 1876 book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twainride.

'''[[Walt Disney World RailroadSwiss Family Treehouse]]'''- Based on the Disney movie A steam powered train that goes around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]]Swiss Family Robinson, Frontierland, and [[Fantasyland]]this walkthrough attraction lets guests see what the shipwrecked Robinson family lived like.

'''[[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]]A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas '''- An old fashion shooting gallery In this interactive game, guests use a pirate map and magic talisman to help them complete with info-red riflesfive 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==='''Davy Crockett's Explorer CanoesThe Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)'''- On this attraction, guests could board small canoes and paddle around This musical revue was a re-themed version of the Rivers of AmericaTropical Serenade. The Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes operated show featured popular Disney characters Iago (from 1971 until 1994 <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/dcec.htm </ref>==Entertainment=='Disney's Aladdin) and Zazu from (from Disney's The Notorious Banjo Brothers Lion King). The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) opened on September 1, 1997 and Bob''' This down home trio performs Americana and classic Disney songsclosed January 2011 <ref> httpshttp://disneyworldwww.disney.goyesterland.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/notorious-banjo-brothers-and-bob/ newmanagement.html </ref>.

==Dining=='''[[Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and CafeShrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats]]'''- Themed like an old west inn, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café is For five dollars guests could steer miniature boats around a counter service restaurant specializing small pond. Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats opened in Mexican food1997 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>

'''[[Westward Ho RefreshmentsTropical Serenade]]'''- A refreshment stand selling hot and cold drinksThe 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==[[Image:AdventurelandTreehouse.jpg|thumb|350px|The Swiss Family Treehouse looms large over Adventureland]] '''[[Golden Oak OutpostTortuga Tavern]]'''- A small Located across the way from Pirates of the Caribbean, Tortuga Tavern offers counter service restaurant located between [[Adventureland]] dining and Frontierland, the Outpost specializes in chicken ediblesBBQ cuisine. The restaurant was formally known as El Pirata Y el Perico.

'''The Diamond Horseshoe[[Sunshine Tree Terrace]]-'''- A Western-themed restaurant which serves sandwiches and salads for lunchLocated directly across from the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Sunshine Tree Terrace serves citrus specialties and an all you slushies. The popular Citrus Swirl can eat buffet for dinnerbe purchased here. This restaurant is open seasonally and located in between the  '''[[Frontierland Shootin' ArcadeAloha 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. '''[[Liberty Tree TavernJungle Skipper Canteen]]'''- Located near the entrance to Adventureland, the Jungle Skipper Canteen is a Jungle Cruise themed table service restaurant.

'''Big AlBwana Bob's'''- Located across from right by the Country Bear Jamboreeentrance to Adventureland towards [[Main Street USA]], Big Al's Bwana Bob’s sells Old West themed merchandiseAdventureland plush and toys.

'''Frontierland Zanzibar Trading PostCompany'''- Located next door to the Country Bear Jamboreein Arabian Village, the Frontierland Trading Post is a large store selling frontier merchandise this shop sells Aladdin themed clothing and all kinds of pinstoys.

'''Prairie Outpost and SupplyAgrabah Bazaar'''- Located next to Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafein Arabian Village, the Prairie Outpost and Supply is a shop which Agrabah Bazaar sells various candy Arabian themed toys, clothes and sweetsgifts.

'''The Briar PatchPirates Bazaar'''- Located at next to Pirates of the exit of Splash MountainCaribbean this store sells pirates related clothing, The Briar Patch specializes in Splash Mountain toys and Song of the South merchandisegifts.

'''Splashdown PhotosThe Crow's Nest-'''- Located at the exit just past Pirates of Splash Mountainthe Caribbean, Splashdown Photos towards central Adventureland, the Crow's Nest sells photos of guests on Splash Mountainfilm, as well as 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 merchandisewas 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 [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.

* "Texas" John Slaughter is The opening day Adventureland attractions were the name of Swiss Family Treehouse, the Frontierland Trail Boss as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the general storeTropical Serenade and Jungle Cruise <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory. Texas John Slaughter was a TV show produced by Disney from 1958 until 1961homestead. The show com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. * Imagineer Morgan "Bill" Evans was based on a real life Arizona state senator primarily in charge of the landscape design of Adventureland <ref> http://wwwdisneyparks.themainstreetmousedisney.go.com/2015blog/052013/0104/texasits-johna-jungle-out-there-the-history-of-slaughterjungle-trailcruise-bosshorticulture/ </ref>.  * A crate found near Bwana Bob's was originally called the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] reads "Davis Tobacco". This is Adventureland Kiosk however it was renamed in 1985 as a tribute to Imagineer comedian Bob Hope, who had appeared in the Disney film “Call me Bwana” and also dedicated Disney Legend Marc Davis 's Contemporary Resort <ref> http://wdwnewstodaywww.wdwradio.com/archives2007/09/adventureland-trivia/10472 </ref>.  *Guests could previously find Dorothea Redmond was responsible for designing both Adventureland's facades and the Frontierland Marshall keeping the peace daily in Frontierland, as well as Prospector "Gold Dust Gus" at various times throughout the day Adventureland Veranda <ref> http://wwwpassport2dreams.wdwradioblogspot.com/20072016/0903/frontierlandunderstanding-trivia/ adventureland-veranda.html </ref>.

* From The terracotta tiles embedded in the mid 1980s until 1994, Frontierland was home to pavement near the Magic Carpet's of Aladdin came from a stunt show structure that involved had to be removed to faciliate the Frontierland Marshall catching and arresting Cactus Jack Slade after he robbed construction of the Frontierland Train Station's safe.attraction <refname= "Lou"> httpAdventureland://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/frlrs1.htm Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello </ref> .

* A video of Similarly, the stunt show from 1992 jewels found embedded in the pavement can be seen [https:purchased at Agrabah Bazaar <ref name= "Lou"//www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdNW2N8nxIg'''Here'''>.]