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Fantasyland is a land in the [[Magic Kingdom]].
 
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==History==
When Fantasyland was originally being designed for Walt Disney World, Imagineers initially decided that they did not want to simply make a recreation of Disneyland’s dark rides. Instead Imagineers , they wanted to replace the Disneyland dark rides ([[Snow White’s AdventureWhite's Adventures]], [[Peter Pan’s Pan's Flight]], and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride) with new attractions, based on different movies<ref name= "Hill"> http://jimhillmedia. They com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2013/10/28/the-headless-horseman-heads-on-out-expanding-his-turf-beyond-walt-disney-world-for-the-2013-halloween-season.aspx </ref>. To do this, Imagineers came up with three new dark rides, proposals for attractions- one based on Sleeping Beauty, one based on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and one based on Marry Poppins<ref> http://www. Although proposed later (in 1977), another planned attraction for the Magic Kingdom was Enchanted Snow Palaceomniluxe. The attraction would have been a dark boat ride through a magic snow worldnet/wyw/mtwr.htm </ref>. Due to the extra additional cost, involved and perhaps Roy Disney’s disapproval, guest expectations it was eventually decided to recreate the Disneyland dark rides in the Magic Kingdom. According to Jim Hill, when Roy O. Disney about the plans for the new attractions he said:{{Quotation| "Why are we reinventing the wheel? We already have three rides in Southern California that people love. Let's try and save some money here by replicating those dark rides and then sending them to Central Florida." <ref name= "Hill"/>}}
Fantasyland opened along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Unlike the other lands of the Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland took its inspiration from the Disney movies themselves. The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were: [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], the [[Mad Tea Party]], [[Snow White's Adventures]], Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, [[Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel]], the Mickey Mouse Revue, [["it's a small world"]] and the Skyway to Tomorrowland <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. Within the next month, [[Peter Pan's Flight]] and the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage would also open <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>, giving Fantasyland an astounding ten attractions by late 1971 <ref> http://inacents.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1971-WDW-Magic-Kingdom-Map.jpg </ref>. Unlike Disneyland’s Fantasyland, which had more of a whimsical theme, the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland took a lot of inspiration from the European villages where many of the Disney stories were originally written <Ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/magic_kingdom/fantasyland/ </ref>.
[[Image:CastleFantasyland2.jpg|thumb|400px|Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]]
Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when the Mickey Mouse Revue was closed and eventually moved to the new Tokyo Disneyland <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mmr.htm </ref>. The Fantasyland Theater which had housed the revue remained unused until 1987 when the attraction, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was a 3D show which allowed guests to see “the world through the eyes of a child”. The film had previously been shown in [[Epcot]], Disneyland, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to The Magic Kingdom <Ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/magic-journeys-film/ </ref>.
In the early 1990s, Fantasyland opened along underwent a series of changes. In 1993, Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with the rest The Legend of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971Lion King. The land took its inspiration from new attraction used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney movies themselves. 's The opening day attractions for Fantasyland wereLion King <ref> https: [[Dumbo //www.waltdatedworld.com/id181.htm</ref>. Further change came to the Flying Elephant]]land in 1994, when the [[Mad Tea Party]]20, Snow White’s Adventure, Mr000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closed<ref name= "leagues"> http://www. Toad’s Wild Rideomniluxe.net/wyw/20K.htm </ref>. Although the exact reason for the attraction's closure remains unclear, [[Cinderella’s Golden Carousel]]20, 000 Leagues was not closed due to lack of popularity. Instead it may have been closed because the Mickey Mouse Revueride was not handicap accessible, [["it's broke down frequently, had a small world"]] max capacity, and the Skyway cost a lot to Tommorowlandmaintain. Within After the next monthride had closed, the lagoon which housed the attraction remained empty until 2001 <ref name= "leagues"/>. Also in 1994, [[Peter PanSnow White's FlightAdventures]] and was redesigned so that the 20attraction's plot more closely followed the film. At this time,000 Leagues Under Snow White herself was also added to the Seaattraction<Ref name= "snow"> http: Submarine Voyage would also open, giving Fantasyland an astounding ten attractions by late 1971//www. Unlike Disneyland’s Fantasyland, which had more of omniluxe.net/wyw/swa.htm </ref>. When Snow White's Adventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures (a whimsical theme, name that had been used on and off during the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland took a lot of inspiration from European villages, where many of 1980s). The reason for the Disney stories were originally writtenname change was that the attraction had often scared younger children and the Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary <ref name= "snow"/>.
Another opening day attraction closed in 1998, when Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was removed <Ref name= "toad"> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. Disney thought that a more well-known character would be better suited for the large building that housed the attraction <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/toad.htm </ref>. The ride was still popular however, and when news of the attractions closure spread, a “Save Toad” campaign was started <ref> https://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/toad/ </ref>. Despite the campaign Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed on September 7, 1998 <ref name= "toad"/>. The attraction was replaced by [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]], which opened in 1999. Also in 1999, the Skyway to Tomorrowland was closed <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/skywaymk.html </ref>. The closure of the attraction came after a Disney World employee was killed while cleaning a platform on the attraction, although Disney said that the accidental death had nothing to do with the ride closing <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/09/magic_kingdom_skyway_1.html </ref>, the Skyway would never open again.
The former location of the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage finally began to change in 2001. A new attraction, Ariel's Grotto (a little Mermaid meet and greet) opened in the 20,000 Leagues queue area <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/ariels-grotto </ref>. Then, in 2002 the Fantasyland remained largely unchanged until 1980 when Theater was once again changed. The Legend of the Mickey Mouse Revue Lion King was closed and eventually moved to removed from the theater <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fan-lionking.htm </ref>, thus paving the way for a new Tokyo Disneylandattraction to open. The new attraction that was designed for the Fantasyland Theater which had housed the revue remained unused until 1987 when the attraction, Magic Journeys moved in. Magic Journeys was a 3D show which allowed guests to see “the world through the eyes of a child”named [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]. The film had previously been shown features Donald Duck traveling through many famous Disney movies looking for Mickey’s “Sorcerers Hat” (which he of course used without permission). Songs and characters from classic Disney movies also appeared in Epcotthe show, Disneylandincluding characters from: Beauty and the Beast, Fantasia, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Tokyo Disneyland before finally making its way to Aladdin. Also getting a new attraction was the former 20,000 League Lagoon, which was transformed in 2005 into Pooh's Playful Spot <ref name= "playful"> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/poohs-playful-spot </ref>. The Magic Kingdomnew attraction was an outdoor play area for children which eventually closed in 2010 <ref name= "playful"/>. Also in 2010, another minor change came when Cinderella’s Golden Carousel was renamed the Prince Charming Regal Carousel, although the ride remained the same <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/carrousel-name-change-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>.
==Fantasyland Expansion==
[[Image:BeastsCastle.jpg|thumb|400px|Beast's Castle was added to Fantasyland in 2012. Photo by Harshlight]]
In September of 2009, Disney announced that a major expansion would be taking place in Fantasyland. The proposed expansion, which would double the size of the land, was to include <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom-story.html </ref>:
In the early 1990s, Fantasyland underwent a series of changes. In 1993, Magic Journeys was closed and replaced with The Legend of the Lion King. The new attraction was based on Disney's The Lion King and it used puppets, animation and special effects to tell the movies story. Further change came Fantasyland in 1994, when the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage was closed. Although the exact reasons for the attractions closure remain unclear, 20,000 Leagues was not closed due to lack of popularity. Instead it may have been closed because the * A Little Mermaid themed dark ride was not handicap accessible, broke down frequently, had a small max capacity and cost a lot to maintain. After the ride had closed the lagoon which housed it remained empty until 2001. Also in 1994, Snow White's Adventure was redesigned to be more like the Disneyland version of the attraction. When Snow White's Adventures reopened it was renamed Snow White's Scary Adventures. The reason for the name change was that the attraction had often scared younger children and the Imagineers felt that some warning was necessary.
* A second Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction, with an interactive circus tent.
Another opening day attraction closed in 1998 when Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was removed. Disney thought * A meet and greet that a more known character would be better suited for the large building that housed the attraction. The ride was still popular however, and when news of the attractions closure spread, allow guests to " share a “Save Toad” campaign was started. Despite the campaign Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed on September 7, 1998. The attraction was replaced by the [[Many Adventures of Winnie dance with Cinderella; celebrate Sleeping Beauty’s birthday with the Pooh]], which opened Good Fairies; or join Belle in 1999. Also an enchanting story performance in 1999, the Skyway to Tommorowland was closed. The decision to close the attraction came after a Disney World employee was killed while cleaning a platform on the attraction. Although Disney said that the accidental death had nothing to do with the ride closing, the Skyway would never open againBeast’s castle library."
* A Tinker Bell meet and greet inside the world of Pixie Hollow <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom-story.html </ref>.
The former location In August of the 202010,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage finally began to change in 2001. A new attraction, riel's Grotto (a little Mermaid meet Disney Parks and greet) opened in the 20,000 Leagues queue area. Then, in 2002 Resorts chairman Tom Staggs confirmed that Disney was revising their plans for the Fantasyland Theater was once again changedexpansion. The Legend Although much of the Lion King expansion was closed and removed from originally geared towards girls, Staggs said that Disney was looking for ways to broaden its appeal. In January 2011, Disney announced that the theaterexpansion would now include a Storybook Circus area, thus paving which along with the way for aforementioned Dumbo attraction, would also include a re-themed Barnstormer, Pete's Silly Sideshow and Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station <ref name= "parks"> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/update-on-new attraction to open-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. The new Disney also announced that the princess meet and greets would be combined into one attraction designed for the Fantasyland Theater, was a 3D show named known as [[Mickey’s PhilharMagicPrincess Fairytale Hall]]<ref>http://www. The show features Donald Duck traveling through many famous Disney movies looking for Mickey’s “Sorcerers Hat” (Which he of course used without permission)insidethemagic. Songs and characters from classic Disney movies also appeared in the shownet/2012/08/new-fantasyland-evolution-walt-disney-world-modifies-concepts-artwork-while-magic-kingdom-expansion-takes-shape/ </ref>. Movies included were Beauty The new meet and the Beastgreet location would replace [[Snow White's Scary Adventures]], Fantasiawhich closed on May 31, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Aladdin2012 <ref> http://disneyparks. Also getting a new attraction was the former 20disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/snow-whites-scary-adventures-will-become-part-of-magic-kingdom-park-history-may-31/ </ref>. Finally,000 League Lagoon, which was transformed in 2005 into Pooh's Playful Spot. The January 2011 Disney announced that they would be creating a new attraction was an outdoor play area for children which eventually closed In 2010. Another minor change came in 2010 when Cinderella’s Golden Carousel was renamed the Prince Charming Regal Carousel, although Fantasyland Expansion called the ride remained the same[[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] <ref name= "parks"/>.
==On March 12, 2012, the first phase of Storybook Circus opened consisting of [[The Barnstormer Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]] and one of the two [[Dumbo]] attractions <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/03/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-walt-disney-world-opens-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-with-dumbo-barnstormer/ </ref>. This section of the Fantasyland Expansion==is housed where Mickey’s Toontown Fair was formally located. In July of 2012, the second Dumbo attraction (as well as its interactive queue) and the [[Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station]] opened to the public <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/first-photos-casey-jr-pulls-into-storybook-circus-doubled-dumbo-is-unveiled/ </ref>.Finally, on October 4, 2012, Storybook Circus was completed with the addition of [[Pete's Silly Sideshow]] and Big Top Souvenirs <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/10/first-look-peek-inside-petes-silly-sideshow-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>.
In 2009 Disney announced that Mickey’s Toontown Fair would be closingOn December 6, 2012, and that Fantasyland would be expanding into the previous Toontown location. The expansion is expected to double rest of the previous size of Fantasyland. The first part of Expansion (besides the expansion to open was Storybook Circus, which [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]) opened on March 12, to the public <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/08/new-fantasyland-grand-opening-set-for-december-6-at-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. The area is themed to look like a traveling circus, similar to New Fantasyland features the one seen in attractions: [[Under the Disney movie, Dumbo. As part Sea: Journey of the expansion the Little Mermaid]], [[Dumbo the Flying ElephantEnchanted Tales with Belle]] attraction was moved, and the Barnstormer (from Mickey’s Toontown Fair) was re-themed[[Ariel's Grotto]], becoming The Barnstormer Starring Goofy as well as Gaston's Tavern and The Great GoofiniBe Our Guest restaurant (which is located inside the newly constructed Beast’s Castle). The former Toontown train station was also re-themedFinally, eventually reopening as on May 28, 2014 the final piece of the Fantasyland Expansion, the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Station]] officially opened to the public <ref> http://disneyparks. Two other attractionsdisney.go.com/blog/2014/05/seven-dwarfs-mine-train-officially-opens/ </ref>. Although not a part of "New Fantasyland", Pete’s Silly Sideshow on March 12, 2013 a new Tangled section of Fantasyland opened between [[it's a small world]] and the Casey Jr[[Haunted Mansion]] <ref> http://land. Splash 'n' Soak Station are expected allears.net/blogs/kristin-ford/2013/03/post_1.html </ref>. This new area houses bathrooms, charging stations and places to join Storybook Circus at sit, including an area with a later datetranquil waterfall. The elaborate bathrooms sit below the tower that Rapunzel is trapped inside at the beginning of Tangled.
Other parts of the “new” Fantasyland are set to house a variety of attractions based on Disney movies==Attractions==[[Image:DumboRideFantasyland4. The first addition should jpg|thumb|400px| Dumbo the Flying Elephant can be Under found in the Sea- The Voyage Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland. Photo: Disney| alt= Dumbo the Little Mermaid which is set Flying Elephant]]'''[[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]]'''- Ride along to open in late 2012classic Disney music on this 90 seat carousel. This new attraction Originally built in 1917, the Carousel is based on the Disney Movie The Little Mermaid and will be a dark oldest ride type attractionon Disney property. ArielThis attraction was known as Cinderella's Grotto is also expected to re-open in Golden Carousel from 1971 until 2010. '''[[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]]'''- Soar high above Fantasyland expansion near the new Little Mermaid with Dumbo on this kid friendly ride. Inspired by the movie of the same name, Dumbo is a hub and spoke attraction.
Also expected to open in late 2012 is Beauty and the Beast Village (featuring the new Beast'''[["it's Castle), a Belle meetsmall world"]]'''-and-greet and the Be Our Guest restaurant. This entire part of the expansion will be based on the popular Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. The final part of the expansion is expected boat ride allows guests to open in late 2013 take a cruise with The Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster. This roller coaster will be based on kids from around the world while listening to the classic Disney Movie Snow Whitesong, “it's a small world”.
In conjunction with the Fantasyland expansion and the creation of the Mine Coaster, Snow White's Scary Adventure will close ''[[Mad Tea Party]]'''- This ride allows guests to spin along in tea cups as they celebrate their unbirthday. The Mad Tea Party is based on May 31, 2012the 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland and located near Tomorrowland.
'''[[Mickey's PhilharMagic]]'''- Join Mickey, Donald, Ariel, Aladdin and others in this 3D musical show. On Mickey's Philharmagic guests can sit back and relax as Donald Duck travels through various Disney movies trying to recover Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat.
==Attractions=='''[[Prince Charming Regal CarouselPeter Pan's Flight]]'''- Ride along This classic dark ride attraction allows guests to classic Disney music on this 90 seat carouseljoin Peter Pan as they fly high over London and into Neverland to fight the evil Captain Hook. Originally built in 1917Along the way guests meet Wendy, the Carousel is the oldest ride Tinkerbell, Mr. Smee and others on Disney property. This attraction was known as Cinderella's Golden Carousel from 1971 until 2010their adventure. '''[[Dumbo the Flying ElephantImage:PhilharMagic.jpg|thumb|400px| A sign for Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland]]'''- Soar high above Fantasyland with Dumbo on this kid friendly ride. Inspired by the movie of the same name. Dumbo is one of the most popular attractions in all of Walt Disney World!
'''[["it's a small world"The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]]'''- Allows This attraction allows guests to board a honey pot and take a cruise journey through the Hundred-Acre Woods with kids from around the world. Guest board boats Pooh and visit many different cultures all while listening to the classic Disney song, “it's a Small World”Friends.
'''[[Mad Tea PartyWalt Disney World Railroad]]'''- This ride allows lets guests to spin along in tea cups as they celebrate their unbirthday. Based on the 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland and located near Tommorowlandtake a steam powered train around Walt Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], this ride can cause motion sickness[[Frontierland]], and Fantasyland.
'''[[Mickey's PhilharMagicThe Barnstormer Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]]'''- Join MickeyThis mild roller coaster is a re-themed version of the Barnstormer attraction. Located in Storybook Circus, Donald, Ariel, Aladdin and others the attraction opened in this 3D musical show. Sit back and relax as Donald Duck travels through various Disney movies trying to recover Mickey’s Sorcerer HatMarch 2012.
'''[[Peter PanAriel's FlightGrotto]]'''- You can fly, you can fly, you can fly! Join Peter Pan as you fly over London A Little Mermaid meet-and into Neverland to fight the evil Captain Hook-greet and outdoor water play area. Along This attraction closed in 2010 but reopened as part of the way you will meet Wendy, Tinkerbell and many others on this adventurous dark rideFantasyland Expansion.
'''[[The Many Adventures Under the Sea: Journey of Winnie the PoohLittle Mermaid]]-'''- This attraction allows dark ride takes guests to take a journey through the Hundred-Acre Woods story of the Little Mermaid. Guests board clam shaped ride vehicles to head "under the sea" with Pooh and Friends!Ariel.
'''[[Walt Disney World RailroadCasey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station]]-'''- Lets guests take a steam powered train around Walt This outdoor water play area is perfect for young kinds. Located in Storybook Circus, Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station is based on the 1941 Disney World with stops at [[Main Street USA]], [[Frontierland]], and Fantasylandmovie Dumbo.
'''The Barnstormer Starring Goofy as the Great Goofini’’’[[Enchanted Tales with Belle]]'''- This mild roller coaster is a re-themed version meet and greet opportunity allows guests to enter the Beast's library to help Belle and her friends recreate the story of Beauty and the Barnstormer attraction. Located in Storybook Circus, the attraction opened in March 2012Beast.
'''[[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]-'''- This family roller coaster takes guests whizzing though the Seven Dwarfs' diamond mine. Based on the 1937 Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
'''[[Image:Winnie.jpg|thumb| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, one of the newest attractions in FantasylandPrincess Fairytale Hall]]'''- This meet and greet location allows guests to meet their favorite princesses. Anna, Elsa, Cinderella and Rapunzel can all be found here.
==Past Attractions=='''[[Pete's Silly Sideshow]]'''- This meet and greet location allows guests to meet Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Daisy in their circus outfits.
==Past Attractions==[[Image:MrToadWildRide.jpg|thumb|350px| Mr. Toad's Wild Ride operated in Fantasyland from 1971 until 1998]]'''[[Pooh's Playful Spot]]'''- Pooh's Playful Spot was an outdoor playground for little kids. Based on the popular Winnie the Pooh cartoons and movies, this attraction opened in 2005 and closed in 2010.
'''[[Snow White's Scary AdventureAdventures]]'''- Snow White’s Scary Adventure Adventures was a dark ride based on the 1941 Disney movie Snow White. The attraction allowed guests to ride along through the story of Snow White. Snow White’s Scary Adventure Adventures opened with the park in 1971 and closed in May 31, 2012.
'''[[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]]'''- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was a This dark ride was based on the 1955 Disney movie the Wind and the Willows. In On this attraction guests road along with Mr. Toad on a crazy, jerky ridethrough London. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride opened with the park in 1971 and closed September 8, 1998.
'''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage'''- Was an This opening day attraction that allowed guests to submerge in the Pacific Ocean and view the deep sea with Captain Nemo and his crew. The attraction took up about ¼ of Fantasyland, but and closed October 14, 1994. It was based on the 1952 live-action Disney movie20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
'''The Skyway to TommorowlandTomorrowland'''- The Skyway allowed guests to travel from Fantasyland to Tommorowland Tomorrowland via gondola lift. The attraction opened with the park in 1971 and closed on November 10, 1999.
'''Magic JourneysMickey Mouse Revue'''- Magic Journeys was a 3D show located Located in the Fantasyland Theater. The , this Audio Animatronic show showed guests the world through the view featured dozens of a childDisney characters as they performed classic songs. The attraction Mickey Mouse Revue opened December 1, 1987 with the park in 1971 and closed December 1, 1993in September 1980.
'''The Legend of the Lion KingMagic Journeys'''- The Legend of the Lion King Magic Journeys was a musical 3D show that opened on June 15, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. The show was housed located in the Fantasyland Theater. The film showed guests the world through the eyes of a child. The show used puppetryattraction opened December 1, animation 1987 and special effects to tell the story of Disney's 1992 movie The Lion Kingclosed December 1, 1993.
==Future Attractions== '''The Legend of the Lion King'''- The Legend of the Lion King was a musical show that opened on June 8, 1994 and closed February 23, 2002. The show was housed in the Fantasyland Theater. The show used puppetry, animation and special effects to tell the story of Disney's 1992 movie The Lion King.
==Dining=='''The Beast[[Cinderella's CastleRoyal Table]]'''- Visit A table service restaurant located within Cinderella Castle. For breakfast guests can attend the castle of the beats"Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", to visit Belle with Cinderella and her friends! Based on the the 1991 movieother Disney Princesses. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner, this attraction is part of which features the Fantasyland expansionFairy Godmother who helps celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and is set to open in 2012other special events.
'''Ariel's Grotto[[Pinocchio Village Haus]]'''- A Little Mermaid meet-Located near “it’s a small world”, this counter service restaurant specializes in Italian food including, pizza, spaghetti and-greet and outdoor water play area. This attraction closed in 2010 but is expected to be re-opened in 2012sandwiches.
'''Under the Sea: [[The Voyage of the Little MermaidFriar's Nook]]'''- Will be a dark ride which will take guests through the story Located by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Little Mermaid. Expected to open in late 2012Pooh, this counter service restaurant sells chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and beverages.
'''Casey Jr. Splash n Soak[[Storybook Treats]]'''-Will be an outdoor water area for young kids. Located in Storybook Circus this attraction is based on the 1941 Disney movie Dumbo. Expected next to open in the summer of 2012The Friar's Nook, Storybook Treat serves various ice cream products.
'''The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train[[Cheshire Cafe]]'''- Will be a wooden roller coaster based on Located near the 1937 Disney movie Snow White and Mad Tea Party, the Seven Dwarfs. Expected to open in 2013Cheshire Cafe sells frozen lemonade, ice coffee and snacks.
==Dining== '''Cinderella[[Be Our Guest Restaurant]]'s Royal Table''- Located inside of Beast'-is a sit down restaurant located within Cinderella s Castle. For Breakfast , this magical dining experiences gives guests can attend "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", with Cinderella and other Disney Princess characterstaste of France inside the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella's Royal Table also offers Be Our Guest Restaurant is a character lunch and a themed dinner featuring the Fairy Godmother to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special events. '''Pinocchio Village House'''- A counter service restaurant serving food including pizza during lunch and sandwiches. Located near “it's a Small World”.  '''Friars Nook'''- A counter table service restaurant which sells chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and beverages. Located by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Poohduring dinner.
'''Storybook Treats[[Gaston's Tavern]]'''- Serves ice creamLocated within the Fantasyland expansion, located next to Gaston's Tavern is a quick service restaurant. Based on the Friars NookDisney movie Beauty and the Beast, guests can choose from a selection of snacks that include pork shanks and cinnamon rolls.
'''Cheshire Cafe[[Prince Eric's Village Market]]'''- Located near across from Under the Mad Tea Party. The Cheshire Cafe Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid, this snack location sells frozen lemonadefresh fruits, vegetables, ice coffee and snacks. Hosted by Minute Maidlemonade.
==Shopping==
'''Castle Couture'''- Located across from Cinderella's Castle, Castle Couture allows Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique guests get their portrait taken. The Castle Couture also takes family portraits.
'''Fantasy Faire'''- Located just outside of the Mickey's Philharmagic exit, Fantasy Faire sells Philharmagic and Disney World merchandise. The shop can be entered without seeing Mickey's Philharmagicthe attraction.
'''Hundred Acre Goods'''- Located just outside of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh exit, Hundred Acre Goods sells Pooh merchandise.
'''Seven Dwarf's Mine'''- Located next to Snow White's Scary Adventurethe Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the Seven Dwarf's Mine sells Snow White merchandise, costumes and sleepwear. The store will be relocated as part of the Fantasyland expansion.
'''Sir Mickey's'''- Located next to Cinderella's Castle, Sir Mickey's sells all kinds of Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World merchandise.
 ==CharactersEntertainment==*'''Alice'''- Alice, from the Disney Movie Alice in Wonderland can frequently be found outside the Mad Tea Party.(Common) *'''The Mad HatterMain Street Philharmonic at Storybook Circus'''-The Mad HatterMain Street Philharmonic, from the Disney movie Alice in Wonderland appears outside the Mad Tea Party on a rare occasion.(Rare) *'''Tweedledee & Tweedledum'''-The wacky brothers from DisneyMagic Kingdom's Alice resident marching band, performs in Wonderland can also sometimes be found outside Storybook Circus at select times during the Mad Tea Partyafternoon. (Uncommon) *'''White Rabbit'''-The White Rabbit frequently joins Alice outside the Mad Tea PartyFor exact times [https://disneyworld.(Common) *'''Queen of Hearts'''-The Queen of Hearts from Disney's Alice in Wonderland can be seen occasionally outside of the Mad Tea Partydisney. (Uncommon) *'''Anastasia'''-Cinderella's wicked step-sister can sometimes be found near Cinderella's Castlego.(Uncommon) *'''Drizella'''com/entertainment/magic-Cinderella's other stepkingdom/main-sister can also be found outside Cinderella's Castle. (Common) *'''Lady Tremane'''street- Anastasia and Drizella's mother can often be found outside of Cinderella's Castle. (Common)  *'''Fairy Godmother'''philharmonic- Cinderella's Fairy Godmother can be found through Fantasyland especially near the castle.(Common) *'''Suzy'''storybook- The female mouse from Cinderella can be found on a rare occasion near Cinderellacircus/'s Castle. (Rare) *''Click Here'Dopey'''-Dopey, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs can sometimes be found throughout Fantasyland (Rare). He is easier to find during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.(Common) *'''Maleficent'''-Maleficent, the antagonist of Disney's Sleeping Beauty can be found in Fantasyland during Mickey's Not So Scary Haloween Party.(Common) *'''Rapunzel'''- the main heroine of Disney's Tangled can be found throughout Fantasyland. (Common) *'''Peter Pan'''- Peter Pan can be found outside of Peter Pan's Flight. (Common) *'''Wendy'''- Wendy will on a rare occasion join Peter outside of Peter Pan's Flight. (Rare)]
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* "La Fontaine de Cendrillon" (or Fountain of Cinderella),is a bronze statue of Cinderella located can be found in the center of Fantasyland. This fountain is known as "Rags to Riches" because if you guests stand (actually, you may have to or kneel) in front of Cinderella and look at the painted mural behind it on the castle wall, a painted image of a crown appears to be sitting on top of the princess' head. Although an adult may have to get low to see it, this was designed intentionally so that when children look at the fountain, they can clearly see the crowned princess. * The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It's a Small World, Snow White's Adventure, The Mad Tea Party, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and Cinderella's Golden Carousel. * The Sword in the Stone Ceremony used to take place several times daily in the area behind Cinderella Castle and in front of Cinderella's Golden Carousel . Presided over by Merlin the Magician, a child was chosen from the audience to Excalibur, the magical sword from the stone. He or she was then appointed "temporary ruler of the realm”. * The Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland can trace it's roots back to Walt Disney himself. Walt loved circus', and there were different plans for a circus in Disneyland, dating all the way back to the 1950s.
==Refrences==* The opening day attractions in Fantasyland were, [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], [[it's a small world]], [[Snow White's Adventures]], the [[Mad Tea Party]], Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, The Mickey Mouse Revue and [[Cinderella's Golden Carousel]].
http://www* The Sword in the Stone Ceremony used to take place several times each day in front of Cinderella's Golden Carousel.20kridePresided over by Merlin the Magician, a child was chosen from the audience to remove Excalibur (the magical sword) from the stone.com/history He or she was then appointed "temporary ruler of the realm”.html
http://www* The Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland can trace its roots back to Walt Disney himself.florida-projectWalt loved circuses, and there were different plans for a circus in Disneyland dating all the way back to the 1950s.com/magic-kingdom-guidebooks-guidemaps
http://land* A Pinocchio themed store named the Gepetto Shop was originally planned for Fantasyland.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/02/snow_whites_scary_adventures_1.html
* New Fantasyland is home to a new DVC stand. The stand is housed inside a small kiosk called H. Goff Cartography. The name of the DVC stand is a reference to Imagineer Harper Goff <ref name= "gazzete"> http://www.wdwradiomainstgazette.com/category2015/magic07/maps-kingdom/fantasylandglobes.html </ref>.
http://www* Atop the kiosk is a weather vain which features the squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.insidethemagic.net/2011/08/new-fantasyland-opening-timeline-more-details-for-disney-world-expansion-emerge-from-imagineer-interviewThe squid is a reference to the fact that 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was once located where the DVC kiosk stands today <ref name= "gazzete"/>
http://www.theneverlandfiles.com/tnf/disneyland/dumboscircusland.php==References==