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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

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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 w

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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 th

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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 t

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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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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

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,

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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

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 horse

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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

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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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

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 Wor

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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

Walt Elias Disney, one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our times, and his legacy lives on through the Disney Company, Disney theme parks, Disney merchandising, and Disney movies, music, and television.  Just think about it, it all started as an idea Walt had when he was sitting on a park bench while he watched his two daughters ri

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