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Adventureland is a land in the Magic Kingdom.

The Entrance to Adventureland

History

Adventureland represents the 1950's view of exotic places. Taking its inspiration from jungles in Asia, Africa, South America, The Middle East, and the South Pacific, Adventureland is full of lush plants and exotic scenery. Parts of Adventureland also take guests to tropical Polynesia and the great deserts of Arabia where they can ride on a flying carpet. Home to classic Disney attractions, such as the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management, and the Swiss Family Treehouse, Adventureland is one of the most popular lands in the park. Also in Adventureland is a wide variety of restaurants and stores, which sell items unique to the land.

Adventureland opened with three attractions, the Tropical Serenade, Jungle Cruise, and the Swiss Family Treehouse. Adventureland originally ended by the Tropical Serenade (now the enchanted Tiki Room), but in 1973 Pirates of the Caribbean and Caribbean plaza was built, extending Adventureland. In 1976 a passageway from Adventureland to Frontierland was opened. In 2001 Adventureland was again expand when The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Zanzibar Trading Company, and the Agrabah Bazaar were built. These additional also slightly altered the theme of Adventureland to include an Arabia theme.

After the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, pirates have been featured prominently in Adventureland. An example of this, Captain Jack Sparrow's Private Tutorial allows guests to be trained as pirates by Captain Jack himself. Pirates merchandise has also been sold throughout Adventureland not only at the Pirates Bazaar.

Attractions

Current Attractions

Jungle Cruise- The Jungle Cruise takes guest aboard tramp steamers as the travel along some of the worlds most famous rivers. The ride is narrated by a humorous cast member.

The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)- Themed to be a Polynesian musical revue. Guests will be entertained by singing birds including two of Disney's most famous birds, Iago (from Aladdin) and Zazu (From The Lion King)

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin- This ride allows guest to board a magic carpet, and “fly” around a giant genie bottle. Occasionally, a camel which is facing the ride will “spit' water on the riders.

Pirates of the Caribbean- The classic Disney attractions allows guests to sail along with Pirates as they invade the Spanish Port Royal. This ride inspired the Pirates of the Caribbean which in turn inspired the imageers to put Captain Jack Sparrow, Davy Jones, and Captain Barbosa into the ride.

The Swiss Family Treehouse- Based on the Disney movie Swiss Family Robinson, this walk through attraction lets guests see what Robinson's lived like.

Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats- For five dollars guest can steer miniature boats around a small pond.

Past Attractions

Tropical Serenade/ The Enchanted Tiki Room- The original Tiki Room, the show was updated in 2001, and the name changed to the Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management), and now featured Zazu and Iago.

Restaurants

El Pirata Y el Perico Restaurante- This restaurant is found opposite Pirates of the Caribbean, it offers counter service dining and specializes in Mexican cuisine. The name of the restaurant is Spanish for the Pirate and the Parrot.

Sunshine Tree Terrace- Sells citrus specialties and slushies.

Aloha Isle- Sells ice cream and other snacks. Aloha Isle is the only place on property where you can get Dole Whip soft serve ice cream.

Shopping

Bwana Bob's- Sells Adventureland plush and toys.

Island Supply- Sells Island clothing and apparel.

Zanzibar Trading Company- Sells Aladdin themed clothing and toys.

Agrabah Bazaar- Sells Arabian themed toys, clothes and gifts.

Pirates Bazaar- Sells pirates related clothings, toys and gifts.

The Crow's Nest- Sells film, cameras, batteries and photo albums.

Fun Facts and Trivia

• The opening day Adventureland attractions were the Swiss Family Treehouse, the Tropical Serenade and Jungle Cruise.

• Imagineer Morgan "Bill" Evans was primarily in charge of the landscape design of Adventureland

• Bwana Bob's was originally called the Adventureland Kiosk, but was renamed as a tribute to comedian Bob Hope, who had appeared in the Disney film “Call me Bwana” and also dedicated Disney's Contemporary Resort.

References

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventureland

http://www.wdwradio.com

http://www.guide-to-disney.com/magic-kingdom/adventureland/agrabah-bazaar.php