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* [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (attraction)|The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]]
* [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (attraction)|The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]]
* [[Mad Tea Party]]
* [[Mad Tea Party]]
* [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]]
* [[The Barnstormer]]


===Future Attractions and Entertainment===
===Future Attractions and Entertainment===
* Casey Jr, Splash 'N' Soak Station (opening in July 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
* [[Ariel's Grotto]] (Closed in 2010, reopening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
* [[Ariel's Grotto]] (Closed in 2010, reopening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
* [[The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure|Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]] (opening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)<ref name=FLEupdate01-20-2011/>
* [[The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure|Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]] (opening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)<ref name=FLEupdate01-20-2011/>

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Fantasyland
File:HKDL Fantasyland Logo.gif
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Attraction typeThemed land
DesignerWED Enterprises
ThemeDisney's animated fairy tale films

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."

Disneyland

Fantasyland

Fantasyland is one of the original themed lands at Disneyland. 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, attacks. The new attraction re-opened in May 2008.

The plaque in the castle courtyard marks the spot where the Disneyland Time Capsule is buried. Sealed on the 40th anniversary of the park, it contains different things from Disney parks history. It is scheduled to open in the year 2035, 40 more years after it was first sealed. The "Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks" show was introduced in 1956, but Tinkerbell's first flight wasn't until 1961. The first Tinkerbell was Tiny Kline, former circus aerialist.

Fantasyland was also said to be Walt Disney's favourite land at Disneyland.

Dedication

"Fantasyland is dedicated to the young, and the young at heart and to all those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams do come true."- Walt Disney

Attractions and Entertainment

Former Attractions and Entertainment

  • Mickey Mouse Club Theater (1955-1982, re-themed as Pinocchio's Daring Journey)
  • Fantasyland Depot (1955-1993, re-themed as Toon Town Depot)
  • Skyway to Tomorrowland (1956-1994)
  • Motor Boat Cruise (1957-1993)
  • Midget Autopia (1957-1966)
  • Skull Rock (1960-1982)
  • Disney Afternoon Avenue, featuring Disney Afternoon Characters (1991)
  • Ariel's Grotto in Triton’s Garden (1996-2008, re-themed as Pixie Hollow)
  • Fantasyland Theater
    • "Plane Crazy" Stage Show (1991)
    • Beauty and the Beast (1992-1995)
    • The Spirit of Pocahontas (1995-1997)
    • Disney's Animazement - The Musical (1998-2001)
    • Mickey's Detective School (2002-2003)
    • Snow White: An Enchanting Musical (2004-2006)

Restaurants

  • Troubador Tavern
  • Village Haus Restaurant

Former Restaurants

  • The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant (1955-1982)

Shopping

  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
  • The Castle Heraldry Shop
  • Fantasy Faire Gifts
  • "It's a small world" Toy Shop
  • Le Petit Chalet
  • The Mad Hatter

Former Shopping

  • Captain Hook’s Galley (1982-?)

The Magic Kingdom

Fantasyland
See also: Magic Kingdom attraction and entertainment history

Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has ten main attractions. Cinderella Castle contains a mosaic depicting the story of Cinderella, and features Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant.

Expansion

The land is currently undergoing a large expansion and renovation. "The New Fantasyland will be constructed in phases with most new experiences open by December 2012."[2]

Recent conceptual artwork for the expansion shows several new additions and changes.[3] Included is a new dark ride themed to Disney's 1989 film The Little Mermaid (also located at Disney California Adventure), and an area themed to Disney's 1991 film Beauty and the Beast featuring the Beast's Castle with a new dining experience, Gaston's tavern, and Belle's cottage.[3]

Snow White's Scary Adventures will close on May 31, 2012. The original ride will be removed and Princess Fairytale Hall, a new Disney Princess meet and greet, will be established where the attraction currently exists.[3] A small area themed to Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will subsequently be built. It will feature the dwarfs' cottage and a new roller coaster ride called the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The coaster will feature a first-of-its kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth, responding to the twists and turns of the track. It was not part of the originally announced plans for the new Fantasyland, but will take the place of several proposed interactive Disney Princess meet and greets, which had been removed from the revised plans for the expansion.

Mickey's Toontown was closed on February 11, 2011 in order to build the Fantasyland extension.[4] Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair have been demolished and others have been re-themed to a new Storybook Circus area. The Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride was removed from Fantasyland and rebuilt in Storybook Circus, the new version doubling the capacity of the old ride and incorporating an interactive queue. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm has been re-themed to The Barnstormer featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini.[3] The first half of Storybook Circus opened on March 12, 2012, which included the newly themed "The Great Goofini", the Storybook Circus train station which was completely rebuilt and also one half of the new Dumbo ride. The second phase of Storybook Circus, including the second half of Dumbo, the indoor queue area, and the Casey Jr Splash 'n' Soak Station will open in July 2012.

Attractions and Entertainment

Future Attractions and Entertainment

  • Casey Jr, Splash 'N' Soak Station (opening in July 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
  • Ariel's Grotto (Closed in 2010, reopening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
  • Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid (opening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)[2]
  • Scuttle’s Scavenger Hunt (opening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle (opening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
  • Princess Fairytale Hall (opening in 2013, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (opening in Fall 2013, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)[2]

Former Attractions and Entertainment

Restaurants

  • Pinocchio Village Haus
  • Cinderella's Royal Table
  • Cheshire Cafe
  • Friar's Nook
  • Storybook Treats

Future Restaurants

  • Be Our Guest Restaurant (opening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)[2]
  • Gaston's Tavern (opening in December 2012, as part of the Fantasyland expansion currently in progress)

Shopping

  • Castle Couture
  • Fantasy Faire
  • Hundred Acre Goods
  • Seven Dwarf's Mine
  • Sir Mickey's

Future Shopping

  • Bonjour! Village Gifts

Tokyo Disneyland

Fantasyland
See also: Tokyo Disneyland attraction and entertainment history

Tokyo Disneyland has two original attractions among the usual dark rides: Cinderella Fairy Tale Hall, which features the story of Cinderella in a walk-through style and Pooh's Hunny Hunt, which uses a trackless ride system.

Attractions and Entertainment

Former Attractions and Entertainment

Restaurants

  • Queen of Hearts Banquet hall
  • Captain Hook's Galley
  • Troubadour Tavern
  • Cleo's
  • Village Pastry

Shopping

  • Fantasy Gifts
  • Kingdom Treasure
  • The Glass Slipper
  • Baby Mine
  • Pleasure Island Candies
  • Stromboli's Wagon
  • Pooh Corner

Disneyland Park (Paris)

Fantasyland

The fourth Fantasyland to open was in France, at the Euro Disneyland theme park (now called Disneyland 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 Park more than 35 years later. The ride is now retired, but still standing.

Attractions

Former Attraction

Entertainments

  • Le Théâtre du Château (The Castle Stage)
  • Once Upon a Time, Sleeping Beauty
  • Rapunzel and Flynn "Meet and Greet"
  • The Wonderful World of Alice and The Mad Hatter

Restaurants

  • L'Arbre Enchanté
  • L'Auberge de Cendrillon
  • Au Chalet de la Marionnette
  • Fantasia Gelati
  • March Hare Refreshments
  • The Old Mill
  • Pizzeria Bella Notte
  • Toad Hall Restaurant
  • Winnie the Pooh and Friends, too! at Fantasy Festival Stage

Shopping

  • La Bottega di Geppetto (Gepetto's Shop)
  • La Boutique du Château (The Castle Shop)
  • La Chaumière des Sept Nains (The Seven Dwarfs' Cottage)
  • La Confiserie des Trois Fées (The Three Fairies' Sweet Shop)
  • La Ménagerie du Royaume (The Kingdom Menagerie)
  • Merlin l'Enchanteur (Merlin the Magician)
  • Sir Mickey's Boutique
  • La Petite Maison des Jouets (The Little House of Toys)

Hong Kong Disneyland

Fantasyland

Hong Kong Disneyland features Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as the Fantasy Gardens where costumed Disney characters can be met.

Attractions and Entertainment

Restaurants

  • Clopin's Festival of Foods
  • Popcorn Cart
  • Royal Banquet Hall
  • Small World Ice-cream

Shopping

  • Merlin's Treasures
  • Pooh's Corner
  • Storybook Shoppe

Shanghai Disneyland Park

Fantasyland

Shanghai Disneyland Park features a traditional Fantasyland. The castle will be Enchanted Storybook Castle which will represent all Disney Princesses and will possibly also be the tallest.[7]

Future Attractions and Entertainment

References

  1. ^ Post card showing "New Fantasyland" http://www.perrific.com/disney/cards/card29.html
  2. ^ a b c d Smith, Thomas (18 January 2011). "Update on New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park". Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d "Disney World's Fantasyland expansion". WOFL FOX 35. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  4. ^ Smith, Thomas (10 December 2010). "New Fantasyland Expansion Update". Retrieved 10 December 2010.
  5. ^ "Part of New Fantasyland's Storybook Circus Will Open By Late March at Magic Kingdom Park". Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  6. ^ Smith, Thomas (30 July 2010). "New Character Experience, 'it's a small world' Update at Magic Kingdom Park". 20 January 2011.
  7. ^ http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/08/enchanted-storybook-castle-at-shanghai-disneyland/
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