Fantasyland
The most prominent structure
in Fantasyland is obviously Cinderella’s Castle. It stands 180 ft tall and serves as
one of the main entrances to the park. You really should try to enter the park through the
castle because that's the sure way to get swept away in the magical nature of
Fantasyland.
Tomorrowland
When the Magic Kingdom first opened
it’s doors to the public, Tomorrowland was the only land not to be ready. Rides like Space
Mountain made it a popular destination, but by the early nineties Tomorrowland was
looking rather out of date. Disney realized that tomorrow will always eventually come and
Tomorrowland would always be in need of revitalization. They then changed the perspective
of Tomorrowland from a general future to the future envisioned by fiction writers and
movies. The difference is that Tomorrowland got new, exciting attractions and a
ultra-modern look – otherwise the difference in theme is negligible.
Frontierland
Frontierland features unpainted wooden
shacks, wagon wheels, and tumbleweeds to make the area look as if you were in the Old West
or along the banks of the Mississippi during the mid 1800’s.
This section of the Magic Kingdom combines of some of the
more sedate attractions like Tom Sawyer’s Island with exciting
favorites like Splash Mountain and the Big Thunder Railroad.
Adventureland
You'll feel like Indiana Jones on some of
the rides in Adventureland. The buildings and sets in this section of the Magic Kingdom
are designed as an amalgamation of exotic locales. You don't quite know where you're
supposed to be, but you know it's far from home. The sounds of strange birds and other
creatures in the distance definitely intensifies this feeling.
One of the highlights of Adventureland is the Jungle
Cruise, one of the most popular rides in Disney. One of the reasons this ride is
so popular is that it is fun for everyone. Small children won't get frightened and older
riders won't get bored. This happy medium combined with the experience of a leisurely
river cruise make it a winner.
Liberty Square
You'll feel like a Yankee Doodle Dandy in
this patriotic section of the Magic Kingdom. The area looks like a serene section of
New England was lifted out of the Revolutionary War and transplanted to modern central
Florida.
A fife and drum corps parades down the square several times
a day, inspiring the occasional salute from young Colonials. There are lots of replica
historical artifacts and even some genuine ones like the Liberty Tree, an oak tree found
on the Disney properties that is over 130 years old. It's adorned with 13 lanterns
representing the original 13 Colonies.
Main Street USA
For most people, this is where they start
their Disney vacation. As the first section in the Magic Kingdom, Main Street USA is a
bright and colorful replica of a small town in Anywhere, USA. The quaint setting and
bright colors might make everything seem larger than life, but you’d be wrong.
Actually, the town is smaller than life as everything is built to 4/5 scale. With
Cinderella’s Castle looming in the background, kids instinctually want to run past
Main Street into the park. Parents however, should rein them in for a minute so you can
situate yourself. You can get maps, guides and all the information you need from City
Hall.
MAGIC KINGDOM'S LANDS
