Mickey's Toontown Fair
*** See the Big Foot Note below ***
Mickey's Toontown Fair was added to the Magic Kingdom in 1996. It's not part of Uncle Walt's original design.
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Does it really matter?
If your kids are between the ages of 4 and 12 you must visit. Don't fight it, just give in now.
Besides, where else can you see Mickey's and Minnie's Houses? Where else can you walk through Donald's Boat? Where else can you see a cow that has a Mickey "tattoo"?
The Barnstormer ride is all kinds of fun, and if you get there right after the park opens you might get to ride up front with the old Goofster himself.
Attractions
- The Barnstormer - A roller coaster for the younger kids
- Donald's Boat - Has sprung a leak, go and get wet
- Mickey's Country House - A walk through tour of the big guys house
- Minnie's Country House - Same thing for Minnie
- Toontown Hall of Fame - Character meeting and picture taking (in the air conditioning)
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Steam train around the park
Shopping
- County Bounty - Souvenirs clothing and character watches
- Toontown Fair Souvenirs - Souvenirs and hats
Dining
- Toontown Farmers Market - Fruits and drinks
Dad's Bottom Line
Mickey's Toontown Fair was not part of Uncle Walt's design for the Magic Kingdom, but it is a good place to get autographs when the parks are not crowded. When crowds are big, lines can get pretty long. Donald's Boat is great in the summer, let the kids have a ball.
For the adventurous young ones The Barnstormer is a great ride.
If your kids are older than 12 you can plan to skip this altogether.
BIG FOOT NOTE
This section of the Magic Kingdom is being torn down and replaced with an expanded Fantasyland. If you are reading this prior to 2011, check out this area quick. It' won't be around long.
UPDATE - Disney has announced that Mickey's Toontown Fair will close on February 11, 2011.
