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FANTASYLAND |
| “Fantasyland is dedicated to the young at heart and to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” —Walt Disney
(July 17, 1955—Present) BACKSTORY: Walt said, “What youngster has not dreamed of flying with Peter Pan over moonlit London, or tumbling into Alice’s nonsensical Wonderland? In Fantasyland, these classic stories of everyone’s youth have become realities for youngsters–of all ages–to participate in.” Due to budget constraints, Fantasyland featured Tournament Festival “Tent” façades instead of the original Tudor designs initially drawn. This situation was not rectified until May 25, 1983, when Fantasyland was reopened after a lengthy remodel process, and the attraction façades were changed to the original Tudor concept. Fantasyland’s main entrance is through Sleeping Beauty Castle, which once had a separate walk-through attraction (The Sleeping Beauty Dioramas) that opened on April 29, 1957, with Shirley Temple presiding over the ceremonies. These dioramas were closed in 2001 after the 9/11 terrorist attacks for security reasons as well as accessibility issues. Where the Pinocchio attraction is today was once The Mickey Mouse Club Theater (8/27/55), which was the official Disneyland headquarters of the Mousketeers until 1963. It also featured a program of Disney cartoon shorts. On June 16, 1956, the theater debuted the 3D film “3D Jamboree” starring the Mouseketeers, as well as the 3D cartoons “Working for Peanuts” (Donald Duck) and “Adventures in Music: Melody.” The Theater was renamed the Fantasyland Theater in 1964 and then replaced by Pinocchio’s Daring Journey during the 1983 Fantasyland remodel. Most photos available for purchase as enlargements; email your request. To view photos, allow popups in your web browser & click thumbnails below. |
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