Frontierland

Tom Sawyer Island in Frontierland

Frontierland paints a Disney picture of America's westward expansion. It's full of gold towns and lots of singing, dancing, and rip-roaring good times.

Cowboys and gold miners abound in the buildings and attractions. You can see Woody (the Cowboy from the Toy Story movie) dancing in the streets. You can buy a turkey leg. You can ride the sidewindinest, twistyest-turnyest, fastest train in all the west right here.

And when your done with that, take a nice quiet boat ride at through the Br 'er Rabbit story. Don't worry about those people screaming as the come down that 600 foot drop, it's not as bad as it looks...

Trust me...

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Photo by Jeff B

Attractions

These attractions take you back to the wild, wild, west. Start off by working on your shootin' eye at the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade where interesting targets light up, make noises, and even move when you shoot them. Take dead aim. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes you back to the gold rush times where Der's Gold in Dem Der Hills. Climb aboard the fastest train in Disney World. Hold on to your hats.

For a little down home country entertainment make sure to see the Country Bear Jamboree it's a cute little country show that will never make it to Nashville, but will have you singing right along. The younger set will enjoy Tom Sawyer Island. It's a great playground for kids. It was modeled after the classic Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn novels. The kids will have a ball.

For a real adventure try Splash Mountain. Splash Mountain is the a study in contrasts. You sing Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah My Oh My what a Wonderful Day as you go plunging down a 100 story drop. (Yeah I know it's only 14, but it feels like 100 to me.)

The Disney World Railroad makes a stop right behind Splash Mountain. All aboard the train that encircles the park. Uncle Walt loved trains. He had one in his back yard. This one is a good way to see the backside of the Magic Kingdom.

Parades

Frontierland is a good place to watch the Disney World parades. In fact most guidebooks steer guests to this area. That probably explains why it's so crowded around parade time. If you come early (and are willing to protect your ground) you can get a real good look at both the afternoon and evening parades.

Celebrate a Dream Come True is the afternoon parade. It typically starts here and winds it's way to Main Street. In the evening SpectroMagic thrills guests. Don't miss these, especially if you have kids.

Crowds

Crowds congregate in Frontierland in the early afternoon (around parade time). If you get caught in a parade crowd, the path along The River of the Americas is kept clear. You can walk from the Riverboat to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad without having to fight the crowds.

Dad's Guide to Magic Kingdom Crowds

FastPass is available for "the mountains". Dad recommends you grab one for Splash Mountain as soon as possible. The wait for the Country Bear Jamboree is usually only one show.

Dining

The only dining in Frontierland is Pecos Bills Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. It serves hamburgers and fixins, lots and lots of fixins. The fixins bar is legendary.

Dad's Bottom Line

Frontierland is more than just the "mountains". But the "mountains" are pretty good. Make sure to spend some time here.

Go for the "mountains" but check out the rest.