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18 Amazing Facts About the Lands in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is made up of six different “lands” that transport you into their own magical world, Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Liberty Square and Adventureland. Everything from the cast members uniforms to the menus and décor all play a part in helping you experience some Disney magic in each place. Here are some fun facts about them.
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14 November
19 Amazing Facts About the Lands in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland 1. The oldest ride in Tomorrowland is actually older than Tomorrowland. The Carousel of Progress was built for the World’s Fair in 1964. Tomorrowland didn’t even open until 1971. It actually opened before it was finished which wasn’t until 1974. 2. Want to score big on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin? Aim at the diamond targets. The ride consists of circle, triangle, square and dia
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14 November
18 Amazing Facts About the Lands in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland 5. If you visit Belle in the Enchanted Tales with Belle, take a minute to look at all 12,000 books on the shelves. 6. In the Journey of the Little Mermaid ride, there are over 183 characters in the Under the Sea section. 128 of those are actually featured in the movie. 7. When Snow White’s Adventure was reopened in the 90’s the name was changed to include the word scary. Imagineers fe
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14 November
18 Amazing Facts About the Lands in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Frontierland 8. The gray wavy concrete that “flows” through Frontierland is to symbolize the Mississippi River. 9. The speed of the drop on Splash Mountain is faster then any drop on Space Mountain. A 40 mph drop will make your day Zippity-Do-Dah! 10. The railroad trains on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are named I.B. Hearty, I.M. Brave, I.M. Fearless, U.B. Bold, U.R. Daring and U.R. Courageo
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14 November
18 Amazing Facts About the Lands in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square 11. The Liberty Tree is an over 130 year old Live Oak that was found near the property. Disney moved the tree to use in Liberty Square. You will also see 13 lanterns on the tree. One for each of the 13 colonies. 12. Bill Clinton was actually the first sitting president to record his own voice in the Hall of Presidents. 13. The bridge leading into Liberty Square is representative of
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14 November
18 Amazing Facts About the Lands in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Adventureland 15. The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is over 60 feet tall, weighs over 200 tons and is made up of concrete and over a thousand leaves. 16. Pirates of the Caribbean was almost the ride that wasn’t. Imagineers thought the attraction wouldn’t be popular in Florida, but guest loved the Disneyland ride so much that they demanded the ride be added to Disney World. 17. Walt Disney actual
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12 November
Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom? 7 Things To Consider
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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12 November
Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom? 7 Things To Consider
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 Tom Sawyer’s Island, which has basica
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12 November
Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom? 7 Things To Consider
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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12 November
Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom? 7 Things To Consider
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 Walt better than his brother, Roy. I can stil
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