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 Encyclopedia topic: Fantasyland
The fourth Fantasyland to open was in France (A republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe), at the Disneyland Paris (additional info and facts about Disneyland Paris) theme park.
Fantasyland at Disneyland features 13 attractions, including the Matterhorn Bobsleds (additional info and facts about Matterhorn Bobsleds) and "it's a small world" (additional info and facts about "it's a small world").
Fantasyland's entrance is the beautiful Sleeping Beauty Castle (additional info and facts about Sleeping Beauty Castle), which has featured a walkthrough attraction since 1957, but closed after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 for security reasons.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fa/fantasyland.htm   (353 words)

  
 Fantasyland - Uncyclopedia
The natural landscape of Fantasyland is dominated by the Matterhorn mountain, one of three prominent mountains located within the Disneyland Confederation.
Today, Fantasyland hosts most of Disneyland’s bureaucracy and government functions; Fantasyland also is considered by many to be Disneyland’s cultural center.
Fantasyland also hosts many of Disneyland’s government buildings.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Fantasyland   (420 words)

  
 Fantasyland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
The fourth Fantasyland to open was in France at the Disneyland Paris theme park.
Fantasyland's main entrance is through Sleeping Beauty Castle, which has a separate walkthrough attraction that opened in 1957 but closed in 2001 after the September 11 terrorist attacks for security reasons.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fantasyland   (451 words)

  
 Skyway to Tomorrowland at Yesterland
Today, the attractive Skyway station in Disneyland's Fantasyland remains as a reminder of the Skyway attraction.
For a history of the Skyway at Disneyland, see Skyway to Fantasyland.
On November 9, 1999, exactly five years after the grounding of the Skyway at Disneyland, the Skyway at the Florida's Magic Kingdom carried its last guest.
www.yesterland.com /skywayfant.html   (204 words)

  
 The Disneyland Report - Disneyland Secrets - Fantasyland Secrets & Facts
If you're in Fantasyland looking across from the Village Haus restaurant, you're still able to see the Fantasyland entrance to the old Skyway ride that would let you ride in a suspended car over Disneyland all the way through the Matterhorn and end up at Tomorrowland.
The people who clean King Arthur Carrousel in Fantasyland at Disneyland are only allowed to use water, no chemicals.
Pinocchio's Daring Journey featured the first hologram used in a Disneyland attraction in the scene where Lampwick turns into a donkey.
www.disneylandreport.com /disneysecrets/disneylandresortsecrets/disneylandsecrets/fantasylandsecrets.html   (890 words)

  
 Disneyland Information - Disneyland Resort and California Adventure
Although this is a slow-moving ride like others in Fantasyland, the scenes with the Wicked Queen can be quite frightening to young children.
You'll want to take note of the 22-karat gold leafing that covers the light posts as well as the pulleys and gears that go into motion as you soar above Fantasyland.
Keeping a firm grasp on the 'Magic Feather', Timothy Mouse oversees your flight from his vantage point at the center of the attraction's spraying water fountain.
www.wdwinfo.com /disneyland-california/disneyland-fantasyland.htm   (1277 words)

  
 Doug's Disneyland Trivia Page
Previously, it had carried millions of people from Tomorrowland to Fantasyland, and vice-versa.
Walt couldn't afford to build Disneyland by himself, and didn't want to burden the studio with it, so a new entity was formed called WED (for Walter Elias Disney) to design the park and actually construct the rides (contractors were actually used for the construction).
The original carrousel purchased for Disneyland was an 1875 Dentzel carrousel, and came from an amusement park in Toronto.
www.pacificsites.com /~drhoades/trivia.htm   (6080 words)

  
 Disneyland - Mickeypedia: The Disney Encyclopedia!
Fantasyland was originally styled in a fairground fashion, but its 1983 refurbishment turned it into a Bavarian village.
As the train passes behind the "it's a small world" attraction in Fantasyland, it crosses a service road that is protected by two miniature wigwag crossing signals.
A gas leak in Fantasyland caused Adventureland, Frontierland, and Fantasyland to close for the afternoon.
www.mickeypedia.com /articles/Disney/Disneyland.html   (5723 words)

  
 Yesterland Presents Old Fantasyland, 1974
In 1974, the heart of Fantasyland still looked much as it did when Disneyland opened in 1955.
The souvenir stand behind Timothy was the "dead end" of Fantasyland before the opening of the Big Thunder Trail in 1979.
Photograph of the Fantasyland (nine variations): 1974 by Werner W. Weiss.
www.yesterland.com /fantasyland1974   (316 words)

  
 Disneyland Overview
Fantasyland-- In this land of enchantment and make-believe most of the attractions are based on a classic Disney animated film, like Dumbo, Peter Pan, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, or Pinocchio.
Disneyland - The First 50 Magical Years -- This exhibit and movie in the Main Street Opera House includes concept art and models and footage from the construction of Disneyland and Disneyland's opening day.
Now Disneyland has grown to eight different lands, with over 40 attractions designed to appeal to guests of all ages - the young as well as the young at heart.
allearsnet.com /dlr/tp/dl/dl.htm   (764 words)

  
 Disneyland Resort Paris (EuroDisney) - The Guide - DLP.info
Winnie the Pooh and the move into Fantasyland...
The Disneyland Resort Paris has finally introduced a strict smoking ban in its restaurant and is now also communicating it...
The Disneyland Resort Paris is trying to tweak its offerings - and guests in the coming days may be the winners...
www.dlp.info /Guide   (428 words)

  
 Fantasyland -- Disneyland
Fantasyland is comprised of several different areas -- the main (original) part that's found right behind Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Matterhorn, and the Fantasyland Theater and "it's a small world" building, which are both along Small World Way.
Fantasyland gets very crowded early in the day, and remains so.
It's Fantasyland - "the happiest kingdom of them all."
allearsnet.com /dlr/tp/dl/fant.htm   (852 words)

  
 Fantasyland Theater at Yesterland
The Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland opened in 1955 as the Mickey Mouse Club Theater.
It closed in 1982 (along with most other original Fantasyland attractions) for the New Fantasyland project.
Photograph of the Fantasyland Theater: 1972 by Dennis Caswell.
www.yesterland.com /fltheater.html   (154 words)

  
 Mao goes to fantasyland - World - smh.com.au
Behind the happy faces at Hong Kong Disneyland is another big irony: the people laying on this excursion into fantasyland are less and less inclined to have children themselves.
Mao goes to fantasyland - World - smh.com.au
Lowndes strikes in dying moments to close on championship leaders
www.smh.com.au /news/world/mao-goes-to-fantasyland/2005/09/11/1126377203665.html   (1356 words)

  
 Disneyland - Fantasyland Attractions
Fantasyland Theatre - Animation steps live onto the stage in the current show here "Animazement".
King Arthur Carrousel - The centre-piece of Fantasyland; a fabulous hand-painted carrousel.
Moms and Dads grab that camera, you're bound to want a picture of your offspring on the 'little train that could'.
www.mickey-mouse.com /dlfantasyland.htm   (617 words)

  
 MichaelBarrier.com -- Essays: Disneyland Paris
Disneyland's landscaping, its profusion of flowers and trees, served much the same purpose, as did the exotic dress that Disney gave to what were often very ordinary rides, like some of those in Fantasyland.
The original Disneyland was terribly important to Walt himself—it was the best outlet he could find in the fifties and early sixties for his enormous energies—and he was always pushing toward an ever-receding goal of perfection at his park.
Perhaps that was the rationale for paying separately for admission and for each ride, the system that prevailed when Disneyland opened in 1955 (and that was soon modified through the sale of letter-coded ticket books, with "E" tickets reserved for the best rides, like "Pirates").
www.michaelbarrier.com /Essays/EuropeanJournal_Paris/europeanjournal_paris.htm   (1311 words)

  
 The JB Inc. Disneyland Homepage
Since the closing of the Skyway between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, there is only one attraction at Disneyland where the guests are suspended, rather than riding on or in their transportation: Peter Pan's Flight (the little pirate ships hand from an overhead rail).
The original carrousel purchased for Disneyland was an 1875 Dentzel carrousel, and came from an amusement park in Toronto.
As such, it is presently the highest structure in Disneyland (to the tip of the main spire).
www.angelfire.com /ca/jbinc/trivia.html   (1311 words)

  
 Disneyland Overview
Disneyland - The First 50 Magical Years -- This exhibit and movie in the Main Street Opera House includes concept art and models and footage from the construction of Disneyland and Disneyland's opening day.
Now Disneyland has grown to eight different lands, with over 40 attractions designed to appeal to guests of all ages - the young as well as the young at heart.
Main Street, U.S.A.-- Just inside Disneyland's entrance gates is this re-creation of the main street of a small town in the early 20th century.
allearsnet.com /dlr/tp/dl/dl.htm   (833 words)

  
 DLRP Magic! Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort Paris
The classic worlds of 20th Century America on Main Street, U.S.A. and the old Far West in Frontierland prepare you for the dazzling vision of the future in Discoveryland, whilst Adventureland is a free-roaming explorer's paradise and Fantasyland is a magical getaway for princes, princesses and budding Mad Hatters...
The park is also home a stunning selection of live entertainment, which allows you to see the music and the magic of Disney classics in incredible stage spectaculars like The Legend Of The Lion King and The Tarzan Encounter.
The park is open 365 days a year, and park hours vary throughout the seasons, with extended hours on busy days.
www.dlrpmagic.com /guides/disneylandpark   (891 words)

  
 DiscoverHongKong - Touring Around - 18 Districts and Attractions
Families visiting the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will have magical journeys through four themed lands, namely Main Street U.S.A. Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland, plus two Disney-style hotels.
Hong Kong Disneyland invites visitors into the legendary fairytale kingdom that celebrates the spirit of fantasy, the world of tomorrow and a forever-young sense of adventure.
Hong Kong Disneyland will offer a diverse range of food at various restaurants in the park.
www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/touring/hkiidistricts/ta_dist_isla5.jhtml   (404 words)

  
 Hong Kong Disneyland - Southeast Asia
Hong Kong Disneyland has the four main theme parks, Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland.
Hong Kong Local Travel - MTR Disneyland Resort Line Train
The weather in Hong Kong is mild in the winter.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art35427.asp   (354 words)

  
 A Look At Hong Kong Disneyland - Luxury Travel
Inspired by the original Disneyland in California, the Hong Kong park is divided into four themed lands-- Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland-- which circle around the park's centerpiece, Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Hong Kong Disneyland was first announced in 1999, but construction didn't begin until January 2003.
Eight years after ownership of the city of Hong Kong passed from Britain back to China, the island city marked another important chapter in its distinguished history Monday, September 12, 2005, as Hong Kong Disneyland officially opened to the public.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art35595.asp   (829 words)

  
 The official Videopolis Reunion Site
The date has not been set in stone as of yet, but we are aiming for the Fall of 2004 and are in the process of obtaining permission to hold it at the greatest place on earth, that's right, Disneyland.
The Fantasyland Railroad Depot was renamed Videopolis Station.
At night, the venue became a hi-tech dance club with huge TV monitors, lighting and music.
www.videopolis.us   (829 words)

  
 Disneyland Resort Paris pictures - Fantasyland
The Château is the huge central piece of the Disneyland Park.
"Disney", "Disneyland Resort Paris", "Eurodisney" and the "Disney-characters" are ™ and © The Walt Disney Company, Euro Disney S.C.A., Disney Enterprises Inc.
This stage has been erected right in front of the Fantasyland Station
www.photosmagiques.com /dlp/fantasyland_attractions.php   (829 words)

  
 Disneyland Railroad at Disneyland Paris
Steam-powered trains take you around the Magic Kingdom, with stops on Main Street and in Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland.
Theme Park Insider - Disneyland Paris - Attraction Review
www.themeparkinsider.com /reviews/disneyland_paris/disneyland_railroad   (250 words)

  
 Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets
At Disneyland Park, discover the fun, fantasy and excitement of the 5 lands: Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Discoveryland and Main Street USA.
Departure from Cityrama office in the center of Paris to Disneyland Paris in the comfort of an air conditioned motorcoaches.
Situated 40 km from central Paris, both parks provide first class entertainment for adults and children alike.
manstouch.com /travel/tour-055.html   (148 words)

  
 Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hong Kong Disneyland resort is currently being built by The Walt Disney Company.
Plans for the project include a Disney theme park, two hotels (Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel), and retail, dining and entertainment facilities stretching over 1.3 km² (310 acres) on Lantau Island.
The park will feature four themed lands (Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland) similar to those at other Disney parks, and nightly fireworks.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/h/ho/hong_kong_disneyland.html   (291 words)

  
 A Look At Hong Kong Disneyland - Luxury Travel
Inspired by the original Disneyland in California, the Hong Kong park is divided into four themed lands-- Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland-- which circle around the park's centerpiece, Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Hong Kong Disneyland was first announced in 1999, but construction didn't begin until January 2003.
Eight years after ownership of the city of Hong Kong passed from Britain back to China, the island city marked another important chapter in its distinguished history Monday, September 12, 2005, as Hong Kong Disneyland officially opened to the public.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art35595.asp   (832 words)

  
 List of past Disneyland attractions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Disneyland Maps: All past Disneyland large poster-sized wall maps sold in the park.
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California conceived by Walt Disney.
This ride, a typical aerial lift ride seen in many parks, traveled from a chalet on the west side of Fantasyland, through the Matterhorn, to a station in Tomorrowland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_past_Disneyland_attractions   (2226 words)

  
 List of current Disneyland attractions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Disneyland is a theme park within the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California conceived by Walt Disney.
This attraction is currently closed while an exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland is constructed.
The current version is a consolidation of the two former Autopias (one was in Fantasyland and one in Tomorrowland).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_current_Disneyland_attractions   (2427 words)

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