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Walt Disney |
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Themed Land |
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Walt Disney's fairytale animated Films |
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- This is an article about a themed land at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Hong Kong Disneyland. For the former Fantasyland amusement park in Hastings, New Zealand, see Splash Planet
Fantasyland is one of the "themed lands" at the many Magic Kingdom-style parks run by The Walt Disney Company around the world. Each Fantasyland has a castle as well as several gentle rides themed after Disney movies. In the words of Walt Disney: "Fantasyland is dedicated to the young at heart and to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true."
[edit] Disneyland
Fantasyland is one of the themed lands at Disneyland park. Fantasyland at the original Disneyland features a central courtyard dominated by King Arthur's Carrousel, in front of which sits a sword in an anvil; several times each day a costumed Merlin helps a child pull the sword from it. Walt Disney said, "What youngster has not dreamed of flying with Peter Pan over moonlit London, or tumbling into Alice's nonsensical Wonderland? In Fantasyland, these classic stories of everyone's youth have become realities for youngsters - of all ages - to participate in."
In 1983, Fantasyland received a major facelift (dubbed "New Fantasyland")[1] and the attraction facades changed from a Renaissance motif to a fantasy mock up of a Bavarian village.
Fantasyland's main entrance is through Sleeping Beauty Castle. The entrance also contains a separate walk through attraction that opened in 1957 but was closed from 2001-2008 for security concerns after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
[edit] Dedication
"Fantasyland is dedicated to the young at heart and to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true."- Walt Disney
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- Village Haus Restaurant
- Enchanted Cottage, Sweets and Treats
[edit] Shopping
- The Mad Hatter
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Le Petit Chalet
- Fantasy Faire Gifts
- Castle Heraldry
[edit] The Magic Kingdom
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See also: Magic Kingdom attraction and entertainment history
Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has ten main attractions. There are also two character greeting areas; Ariel's Grotto, which features The Little Mermaid, and the Fairytale Garden, in which Belle from Beauty and the Beast reads a classic Disney story. Cinderella Castle contains a mosaic depicting the story of Cinderella, and features Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant.
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- Cinderella's Royal Table is located within Cinderella Castle and features the "Once Upon a Time Character Breakfast", with Cinderella and other Disney Princess characters. This location is so popular that it is one of the only restaurants at Walt Disney World to allow bookings up to 180 days in advance (the maximum advance booking allowed). It is one of only two Princess character dining opportunities offered, and one of two chances to dine with Cinderella (the other being the Happily Ever After Dinner at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa). Cinderella's Royal Table also offers a character lunch and a themed dinner featuring the Fairy Godmother to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and even proposals.[2]
- Pinocchio Village Haus - Counter Service (Pizza, hotdogs, sandwiches)
- Mrs. Potts Cupboard - Snacks (Ice cream, floats, shakes)
- Enchanted Groves - Lemonade slushes and juices.
- The Village Fry Shoppe - Hot dog and McDonald fries.
[edit] Former Attractions
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride - (October 1, 1971 - September 8, 1998)
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage - (October 14, 1971 - October 14, 1994)
- Skyway (October 1, 1971 - November 10, 1999)
- Mickey Mouse Revue (October 1, 1971 - September 14, 1980)
- Magic Journeys (December 15, 1987 - December 1, 1993)
- Legend of the Lion King - (June 15, 1994 - February 23, 2002)
[edit] Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland has three original attractions among the usual dark rides: the Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour, which features Disney villains including the Horned King from The Black Cauldron; The Mickey Mouse Revue, originally from the Magic Kingdom but moved to Tokyo Disneyland for its opening; and Pooh's Hunny Hunt, which uses a trackless ride system.
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- Troubadour Tavern
- Captain Hook's Galley
- Queen of Hearts Banquet hall
- Cleo's
- Village Pastry
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- Fantasy Gifts
- The AristoCats
- The Glass Slipper
- Baby Mine
- Fantasyland Camera Shop
- The Mad Hatter
- Pleasure Island Candies
- Stromboli's Wagon
- Pooh Corner
[edit] Disneyland Park (Paris)
The fourth Fantasyland to open was in France at the Disneyland Park (Paris) theme park. Themed around a fairy tale village, this specifically notes the European origin of many classic Disney film's source material. A unique attraction for the park was 'Les Pirouettes du Vieux Moulin'. It is a ferris wheel based on Walt Disney's original animated film, The Old Mill. The concept was originally projected for Disneyland in 1954, but was discarded then, only to be reconsidered and built at Disneyland Paris more than 35 years later. The ride is now retired, but still standing.
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- The Old Mill
- Auberge de Cendrillon
- Au Chalet de la Marionnette
- Pizzeria Bella Notte
- Toad hall Restaurant
- Fantasia Gelati
- March Hare Refreshments
[edit] Shopping
- Castle Boutique
- Merlin l'Enchanteur
- La Chaumière des Sept Nains
- La Confiserie des Trois Fées
- La Ménagerie de Royaume
- La Bottega di Geppetto
- Le Brave Petit Tailleur
[edit] Former Attractions
- The Old Mill - Closed due to low capacity and loading. Now a snack kiosk.
[edit] Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland features Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as the Fantasy Gardens where costumed Disney characters can be met.
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- Royal Banquet Hall
- Clopin's Festival of Foods
- small world ice-cream
[edit] Shopping
- Storybook Shoppe
- Pooh's Corner
- Merlin's Treasures
[edit] References
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