Fantasyland (Disneyland Park)

Fantasyland
Disneyland
Opening date	July 17, 1955

Fantasyland is one of the themed lands at Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

Fantasyland at the original Disneyland features a central courtyard dominated by King Arthur's Carrousel, in front of which sits a sword in an anvil; several times each day a costumed Merlin helps a child pull the sword from it. Walt Disney once 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."

In 1983, Fantasyland received a major facelift (dubbed "New Fantasyland") and the attraction facades changed from a Renaissance motif to a fantasy mock-up of a Bavarian village. Fantasyland's main entrance is through Sleeping Beauty Castle. The entrance also contains a separate walk-through attraction that opened in 1957 but was closed from 2001-2008 for security concerns after the September 11, 2001, attacks. The new attraction re-opened in May of 2008.

The plaque in the castle courtyard marks the spot where the Disneyland Time Capsule is buried. Sealed on the 40th anniversary of the park, it contains different things from Disney parks history. It is scheduled to open on July 17, 2035, Disneyland's 80th anniversary which is 40 more years after it was first sealed. The "Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks" show was introduced in 1956, but Tinker Bell's first flight wasn't until 1961. The first Tinker Bell was Tiny Kline, a former circus aerialist.

Attractions and entertainment

Current

• "Sleeping Beauty Castle"
  • Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
• Alice in Wonderland
• Casey Jr. Circus Train
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• It's a Small World
• King Arthur Carrousel
• Mad Tea Party
• Matterhorn Bobsleds
• Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
• Fantasyland Theater
  • Tale of the Lion King
• Peter Pan's Flight
• Pinocchio's Daring Journey
• Pixie Hollow
• "Snow White's Enchanted Wish
  • Snow White's Grotto
• Storybook Land Canal Boats
• Fantasy Faire
  • Royal Hall
  • Royal Theatre

Restaurants

• Red Rose Tavern (formerly Troubador Tavern)
• Village Haus Restaurant
• Edleweiss Snacks
• Maurice's Treats

Shopping

• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• The Castle Holiday Shop
• Stromboli's Cart
• Royal Reception
• Fairy Tale Treasures
• "It's a Small World" Toy Shop
• Le Petit Chalet
• The Mad Hatter

Former attractions and entertainment

• Canal Boats of the World (1955)
• Snow White's Scary Adventures (1955-2020)
• Mickey Mouse Club Circus (1955–1956)
• Mickey Mouse Club Theater (1955–82, replaced by Pinocchio's Daring Journey)
• Keller's Jungle Killers (1956)
• Skyway to Tomorrowland (1956–94)
• Motor Boat Cruise (1957–93)
• Midget Autopia (1957–66)
• Fantasyland Autopia (1959–1999)
• Skull Rock (1960–82)
• Videopolis (1985–2006)
• Fantasyland Depot (1961–1993, re-themed as Toon Town Depot)
• Disney Afternoon Avenue, featuring Disney Afternoon characters (1991):
  • Baloo's Dressing Room
  • Motor Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen
  • Rescue Rangers Raceway
• Ariel's Grotto in Triton's Garden (1996–2008, replaced by Pixie Hollow)
• Fantasyland Theater:
  • "Plane Crazy" Stage Show (1991–2012)
  • Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage (1992–95)
  • The Spirit of Pocahontas (1995–97)
  • Disney's Animazement - The Musical (1998–2001)
  • Disney Princess Fantasy Faire (2006–12)
• Fantasia Gardens (1993–2006)
• Royal Theatre
  • "Frozen" (2015–16)
• Fantasyland Theatre
  • Mickey and the Magical Map

Former Restaurants

• Character Foods (1955–1981)
• The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant (1955–82)
• Welch's Grape Juice Stand (1956–1981)
• Yumz (1985-2004)
• Enchanted Cottage Sweets & Treats (2004–2012)
• Village Haus Restaurant (1983-2017)

Former Shops

• Merlin's Magic Shop (1955–1983)
• Tinker Bell Toy Shoppe (1957–2008)
• Castle Candy Kitchen/Shoppe (1958–1967)
• Arts & Crafts Shop (1958–1982)
• Clock Shop (1963–1969)
• Captain Hook's Galley (1982–89)
• Castle Arts (1983–1987)
• Mickey's Christmas Chalet (1983–1987)
• Geppetto's Arts & Crafts (1983–2007)
• Briar Rose Cottage (1987–1991)
• Castle Christmas Shop (1987–1996)
• Disney Villains (1991–1996)
• The Castle Heraldry Shoppe (1994–2017)
• Names Unraveled (1995–2005)
• Knight Shop (1997–1998)
• Princess Boutique (1997–2005)
• Villains Lair (1998–2004)
• 50th Anniversary Shop (2005–2006)
• Three Fairies Magic Crystals (2006–2008)

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