Fantasyland
Fantasyland is full of classic attractions that never get old. Who doesn't remember the first Disney World vacation where they rode Dumbo or the Teacups? Will you ever get that song out of your head?
Uncle Walt meant for your day to start here (in Dad's opinion). You wouldn't want to disappoint Uncle Walt.
Photo by Samantha Decker
Change is Coming
The New Fantasyland |
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For the next couple of years Disney is remodeling and expanding this area. Some rides will be closed permanently and some, like Dumbo, will be expanded. Look at Dad's Blog for announcements as they happen.
The first attraction to open in the first part of 2012 is Storybook Circus which will house dueling Dumbos.
Dad's Fantasyland Upgrade Page
The Attractions
The attractions here are taken from classic Disney movies. Even the newest attraction, Mickey's Philharmagic, incorporates movies from the last few years into the show. Some of the best, longest running, cheesiest, attractions are here.
Here are a list of the attractions -
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant - the classic Disney World ride
- Prince Charming's Regal Carousel - or Cinderella's Royal Carousel. Recently renamed beautiful carousel.
- It's a Small World - is the most maddening ride in the Magic Kingdom. The music will stick in you head for years.
- Peter Pan's Flight - "You can fly, you can fly, you can fly."
- Mickey's Philharmagic - see what happens when Donald is in gets a hold of Mickey's Sorcerers Hat.
- Mad Tea Party - you will twirl round and round in a teacup.
- Snow Whites Scary Adventures - shows the dark side of the story.
- Winnie the Pooh - take a ride in a honey pot on a grand adventure with Pooh and friends
Shopping
Most of the shopping here revolves around gift shops tied to the attractions. Fantasy Faire sells Mickey's Philharmagic merchandise. Pooh's Thotful Shop and The Seven Dwarfs Mine have Pooh and Snow White gifts. Tinker Bell's Treasures has Peter Pan effects with a special opening ceremony. A lucky patron gets to wake Tink up in the morning. It's really cute.
Sir Mickey's is a shop with clothes for adults. All the clothes have Disney logos (of course). Finally the Kodak Kiosk has camera's and photo stuff.
Dining
Fast food is all that's available in Fantasyland. Check out Liberty Square or Main Street for restaurants with more choices.
Pinocchio Village Haus has pizza and sandwiches, Mrs. Potts Cupboard is a great place for snacks, Ice cream, while The Enchanted Grove has drinks and only drinks.
Entertainment
Let's Have a Ball is preformed during the afternoon. Watch as the castle "staff" make preparations for a Royal Ball.
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Dad's Bottom Line
Fantasyland is a great place to start the day. In fact if you have children under age 12, you need to walk quickly, not run (Disney frowns on running guests), to Dumbo and get the day started out right.
