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    7 Things We Love About Alien Swirling Saucers

    6. Toy Story meets Alice in Wonderland—kind of. The ride experience at Alien Swirling Saucers is somewhat reminiscent of a much older Magic Kingdom attraction—the Mad Tea Party at Fantasyland which features pink, purple, turquoise and yellow teacups as ride vehicles. Like the teacups, the spaceships in the Alien Swirling Saucers attractio

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    7 Things We Love About Alien Swirling Saucers

    Toy Story Land has finally opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we couldn’t be happier! The new land offers a new entrance to the long-time Guest favorite, Toy Story Mania, as well as an all-new quick-service restaurant and a fun and exciting new experience called Slinky Dog Dash. But if you’re less about the thrilling and more about

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    15 Enchanting Facts about Fantasyland In Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    2. The charming history behind the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel When considering how Walt Disney’s inspiration for his first theme park was sparked while watching his daughters on a merry-go-round, it seems pretty mainstay to imply that having a carousel at Walt Disney World Resort would be an essential traditional feature. And the one

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    15 Enchanting Facts about Fantasyland In Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    4. Some pretty “Goofy” rollercoaster background facts The Great Goofini’s Barnstormer is a well-loved kiddie coaster that packs just the right amount of dips, dashes, and thrills for smaller guests who may be getting their first taste of rollercoaster excitement. While the ride’s duration is only about a minute, the goofy history behind t

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    15 Enchanting Facts about Fantasyland In Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    7. Sir Mickey’s backstory One longtime Fantasyland favorite shop is Sir Mickey’s—a quaint little store that, like everything else Disney, follows a particular theme and storyline. The backstory here is a compilation of two separate Mickey Mouse cartoon classics—The Brave Little Tailor from 1938 and Mickey and the Beanstalk from 1947. Whil

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    15 Enchanting Facts about Fantasyland In Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    10. An enchanted new chapter to learn from While Cinderella Castle still stands as the most iconic symbol of the Magic Kingdom, the more recent Fantasyland expansions have cast a new light on many other Disney Princesses as well, most notably Belle from Beauty and the Beast. From the creation of Beast’s Castle, new places to eat like Be O

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    15 Enchanting Facts about Fantasyland In Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    13. Oswald Is Here, Too! Before there was Mickey Mouse there was Oswald the Lucky Rabbit—an earlier character creation that was unfortunately lost to Walt Disney early on in his career. It was this loss, however, that eventually led to the inspiration for Mickey Mouse. Yet back in 2006, the Disney Company regained the rights to Oswald the

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    15 Enchanting Facts about Fantasyland In Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    The word “fantasy” denotes the limitless wonders of magic and imagination, and it was one of Walt Disney’s many goals for establishing his new theme park in California—to create such a place of fantasy for kids and adults alike. Hence was born Fantasyland, which was believed to be Walt Disney’s own personal favorite area of the Park. So w

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    How To Make The Most Of Disney Parks When It Rains

    2. Be Patient Rain is no stranger to Orlando, so rain showers do happen frequently throughout the year. Fortunately, most rain showers only last for 30 minutes or so, which means you can easily find something indoors to do as you wait for the skies to clear. Just be patient, come up with a indoor activity, and keep checking the weather fo

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    How To Make The Most Of Disney Parks When It Rains

    5. Know Which Attractions Close During Rain While many attractions stay open during a downpour, others may not, so it’s important to know which rides, shows, and other attractions are unable to operate during rain or thunderstorms before making your park plans. For Magic Kingdom, avoid Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Jungle Cruise,

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