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Fantasyland
File:HKDL Fantasyland Logo.gif
StatusOperating
ThemeDisney's animated fairy tale films; Fantasy
Magic Kingdom
StatusOperating
OpenedOctober 1, 1971
Tokyo Disneyland
StatusOperating
OpenedApril 15, 1983
Disneyland Park (Paris)
StatusOperating
OpenedApril 12, 1992
Hong Kong Disneyland
StatusOperating
OpenedSeptember 12, 2005
Shanghai Disneyland Park
StatusUnder construction
OpensDecember 2015

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.

Disneyland

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 due to security concerns following the September 11, attacks. The 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 items from the history of Disney parks. It is scheduled to be opened in the year 2035, forty 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 said to be Walt Disney's favorite 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 atractions and entertainment

  • Mickey Mouse Club Theater (1955–82, re-themed as Pinocchio's Daring Journey)
  • Fantasyland Depot (1955–93, re-themed as Toon Town Depot)
  • Skyway to Tomorrowland (1956–94)
  • Motor Boat Cruise (1957–93)
  • Midget Autopia (1957–66)
  • Skull Rock (1960–82)
  • 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 (1992–95)
    • The Spirit of Pocahontas (1995–97)
    • Disney's Animazement - The Musical (1998–2001)
    • Mickey's Detective School (2002–03)
    • Snow White: An Enchanting Musical (2004–06)

Restaurants

  • Troubador Tavern
  • Village Haus Restaurant

Former restaurants

  • The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant (1955–82)

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–?)

Magic Kingdom

New Fantasyland logo
See also: List of Magic Kingdom attractions

Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has ten main attractions.

Expansion

The land went under a large expansion and renovation. "The New Fantasyland was constructed in phases and opened December 5, 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 closed on May 31, 2012. The original ride was removed and Princess Fairytale Hall, a new Disney Princess "meet and greet," will be established where the attraction previously existed.[3] An 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. Although not part of the original plans for the new Fantasyland, this attraction will take the place of several proposed interactive Disney Princess meet and greets. These have been removed from the updated plans for the expansion.[4] There will also be a Tangled meet and greet area, as well as an interactive queue for Peter Pan's Flight.

Mickey's Toontown Fair was closed on February 11, 2011 in order to build the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland extension.[5] Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished and others were re-themed to the new area. Storybook Circus is based from elements of the film Dumbo and other characters from the Mickey Mouse universe. 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 introducing an interactive queue. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was renamed The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini.[3] Storybook Circus has been completed and became fully open to the public on October 4, 2012. The first stage was completed on March 12, 2012 ("The Barnstormer," the renovated Storybook Circus train station, and the first half of the new Dumbo ride). The second phase of Storybook Circus (the second half of Dumbo, the indoor queue area, and the Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station) opened in July 2012. The third and final phase (Pete's Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs) completed Storybook Circus on October 4, 2012.

Attractions and entertainment

Future attractions and entertainment

A number of new attractions are currently under construction as part of the Fantasyland expansion project. These include:[6]

Former attractions and entertainment

Restaurants

  • Be Our Guest Restaurant
  • Cheshire Café
  • Cinderella's Royal Table
  • Friar's Nook
  • Gaston's Tavern
  • Pinocchio Village Haus
  • Storybook Treats

Shopping

  • Big Top Souvenirs
  • Bonjour! Village Gifts
  • Casey Jr. Railroad Mercantile
  • Castle Couture
  • Fantasy Faire
  • Hundred Acre Goods
  • Seven Dwarfs' Mine
  • Sir Mickey's

Tokyo Disneyland

See also: List of Tokyo Disneyland attractions

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 attraction, and Pooh's Hunny Hunt, which uses a trackless ride system. It's also the only other version of Fantasyland to still feature the nostalgic version of Disney World's Dumbo ride with 10 flying elephants, whereas the other versions of the attraction have 16 elephants.

Attractions and entertainment

Former attractions and entertainment

Restaurants

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

Shopping

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

Disneyland Park (Paris)

The fourth Fantasyland to open was in France, at Disneyland Park, previously named Euro Disneyland. Themed as a fairy tale village, this land specifically notes the European origin of the source material for many classic Disney films. A unique attraction for the park was 'Les Pirouettes du Vieux Moulin', a ferris wheel based upon Walt Disney's original animated film, The Old Mill. The concept was originally intended 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 closed, but still stands.

Attractions

Former attraction

Entertainment

  • 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)
  • La Petite Maison des Jouets (The Little House of Toys)
  • Sir Mickey's Boutique

Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland features Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as Fantasy Gardens, where guests can meet Disney characters.

On 30 June 2009, Donald Tsang, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, announced that the expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland had been approved by the Executive Council. The park will receive three new themed lands — Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point and Toy Story Land — which all located outside the Disneyland Railroad track, south to the current area.

Attractions and entertainment

Restaurants

  • Clopin's Festival of Foods
  • Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Frozen Lollipops Cart
  • Royal Banquet Hall
  • Small World Ice Cream
  • Soya Chicken Leg, Corn on the Cob, Frozen Lollipops Cart

Shopping

  • Merchandise Carts
  • Merlin's Magic Portraits
  • Merlin's Treasures
  • Pooh's Corner
  • Storybook Shoppe

Shanghai Disneyland Park

Plans for Shanghai Disneyland Park (currently under construction) feature a traditional Fantasyland. The castle, called Enchanted Storybook Castle, will represent all Disney Princesses and be the largest of all six Magic Kingdom castles.[8]

References

  1. ^ Post card showing "New Fantasyland" http://www.perrific.com/disney/cards/card29.html
  2. ^ {{Cite web | title = New Fantasy Land Soft Opening | date = 12 October, 2012 | publisher = All Ears.Net | url = http://allears.net/news/top-news.htm?id=436
  3. ^ a b c d "Disney World's Fantasyland expansion". WOFL FOX 35. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  4. ^ New Fantasyland evolution: Walt Disney World modifies concepts, artwork while Magic Kingdom expansion takes shape
  5. ^ Smith, Thomas (10 December 2010). "New Fantasyland Expansion Update". Retrieved 10 December 2010.
  6. ^ Fickley-Baker, Jennifer (7 August 2012). "New Fantasyland Grand Opening Set For December 6 at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  7. ^ Smith, Thomas (30 July 2010). "New Character Experience, 'it's a small world' Update at Magic Kingdom Park". 20 January 2011.
  8. ^ http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/08/enchanted-storybook-castle-at-shanghai-disneyland/
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