9. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover This very popular attraction is a slow moving 10-minute ride in a tram car that takes you on a relaxing tour of the rides, shops, and attractions around Tomorrowland. Because this ride is a “constant loader” (ride never stops and people walk on conveyer belts to climb aboard), there is hardly ever a long line. ...
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10. Space Mountain Even though this thrilling roller coaster in the darkness of space is one of the slowest thrill rides at the Magic Kingdom, the darkness, sudden dips and sharp turns make it one of the most popular rides at the Magic Kingdom. Space Mountain was also the world’s first computer-controlled coaster. Imagineers used computers to create the path ...
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1. Main Street, USA I know Walt Disney would immediately recognize this replica of Main Street and Town Square of his childhood home of Fort Collins, Colorado. He actually showed his builders and architects photos of the Main Street of Fort Collins, and many of the features of the town were incorporated in Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Main Street, ...
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2. Cinderella’s Castle and the Hub I think Walt would walk to the end of Main Street, USA, and would be amazed at the size and majesty of Cinderella’s Castle, and would also be surprised at the hub or central gateway to the other Lands in front of the Castle. This new and innovative hub includes beautifully sculpted gardens, additional ...
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3. Fantasyland Walt might not recognize this New Fantasyland. The entrance through the Castle would feel familiar, and the sight of the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel under the multi-colored medieval tent would certainly take his breath away. This carousel is larger and more ornately decorated, and has more elaborately decorated horses, and I think Walt would appreciate this grand addition ...
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4. Tomorrowland Walt would have no problem recognizing Tomorrowland, with its grand futuristic entrance, the iconic attraction, Carousel of Progress, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover, the Tomorrowland Speedway, and the newly redesigned Astro Orbiter. As Walt strolls through the entrance, seeing these familiar attractions, I believe he would recognize this Tomorrowland immediately, even with the addition of such rides and ...
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5. Liberty Square Liberty Square would remind Walt of New Orleans Square, with the Haunted Mansion attraction, the Liberty Bell steamboat, the Hall of Presidents, and the attention to detail recreating this time period of American History.
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6. Frontierland Walt may have a few problems recognizing the new features of Frontierland. His first hint of change would be the addition of Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and he may wonder what happened to the Davy Crockett Canoes and the Mike Fink Keelboats, which were replaced with motorized Tom Sawyer themed rafts to carry guests over to ...
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7. Adventureland Walt Disney would certainly recognize one of his favorite attractions, Pirates of the Caribbean (especially with the addition of Blackbeard and Capt. Jack Sparrow, the Jungle Cruise, the iconic Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, and the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. New additions that would make him happy would be the “Aladdin” themed Agrabah Bazaar area, including the Magic ...
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So, the question remains: Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom? My response would be “Positively, no doubt, Walt would recognize the current Magic Kingdom.” When Roy took up the task of building Walt Disney World and made the decision to create another Magic Kingdom in Florida, he did it with his brother in mind, and who would know ...
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