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The French Quarter... Here is the Paris of the American frontier, the Crescent City of New Orleans as it was in the 1920's, a jump ahead from the distinctly 19th century Buzzard Rock County. Within its sheltered courtyards and winding streets, elegance and charm mingle comfortably with the almost constant and irreverent sounds of Dixieland jazz, from "Tiger Rag" to "Minnie the Mermaid." The Nine Old Men, a Dixieland band named for a certain set of animators parade up and down the alleyways daily, providing jazz and laughter for all to enjoy. Under its ornate wrought-iron balconies are some of the most distinctive restaurants and shops in the entire park, ranging from the curious to the elegant. It is at this bend in the river where the majestic Lewis & Clark Riverboat docks alongside a New England-inspired shipping dock topped by a weathervane in the shape of a mighty Spanish vessel.

Named for the first pioneers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the Lewis & Clark Riverboat carries us around and about the Rivers of the Far West, giving us a glimpse of the beauty and splendor of the American frontier, not to mention stunning views of Geyser Mountain and wildlife native to the frontier, brilliantly narrated by our down-to-earth captain from aboard the pilothouse. Every now and then, the Nine Old Men will hop aboard the magnificent steamboat and perform concerts for the duration of the voyage, providing an experience that is far out-of-the-ordinary in everyday life.

Back ashore, the French Quarter offers a wide variety of unique shops and eateries, starting with Port d'Orleans, a brightly-colored mart selling inventory imported straight from Louisiana, such as Cajun sauces, beignet mixes, Mardi Gras masks, and chicory-coffee. Crystal Arts is precisely what it sounds like, a store specializing in the sale of glassware and crystal-made arts. Cafe Orleans serves the world famous Disney monte cristo, as well as beignets, garlic fries, and countless other unique delicacies. Unlike its counterparts in Disneyland and Tokyo, DLA's Cafe Orleans is a quick service restaurant, delivering quick and easy meals of high quality. Le Bat en Rouge sells contemporary Disney clothing that one may consider to be slightly "hipster," but nonetheless stylish. The shop's mascot is appropriately a vampire bat dressed in red. Next up is a restaurant that might seem a bit out-of-place to diehard Disney fans...

Despite the setting of 1920's New Orleans, a more modern restaurant takes up residence amid the pastel-paints and ornate latticework of the French Quarter. La Ratatouille brings a taste of Paris to the Paris of the American frontier, courtesy of Chef Remy himself...don't worry, rats aren't responsible for cooking the French delicacies sold here. The restaurant's signature dish is respectively ratatouille. As told by the restaurant's illustrated-menu, the story goes that Remy and Linguini, having found great success in Paris have made the move to the United States, setting up shop in New Orleans. With breathtaking second-story views of the Rivers of the Far West, and a luscious underscore of French music, La Ratatouille is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Appropriately, Remy and Emile make special appearances outside their restaurant in a nearby courtyard.

A series of oddities and unique features line the streets outside La Ratatouille, including seats for shoe-shining, the beautiful Court of Angels, and even actual street performers! Mimes, jugglers, and solo musicians often stand outside the storefronts, setting the tone for an authentic trip to New Orleans. Parfums Exotiques, a perfume shop may be needed after hugging and taking one's picture with Remy and Emile, as they are rats, and rats...well...rats stink. The darker side of New Orleans is showcased in the mysteries found within Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium.



Earlier in our day at DLA, we stumbled upon the Curiosity Shop in Eliasburg which was particularly "shady" for a Disney park. Well, to be frank, Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium has the Curiosity Shop beat in that aspect. Here we find a dimly-lit hole-in-the-wall marked by a rather macabre welcome plaque made of human skulls and candles. Inside is a realm blanketed in pure mystery, where voodoo dolls and spellbooks lay scattered about carelessly, a boiling cauldron in one corner emitting a "healthy" green glow.Rather than actual voodoo, Dr. Facilier's is the park's villain-themed shop, meaning any and all things related to the dreaded Disney villains are sold here, as well as Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise, select Haunted Mansion items, magic tricks, pranks, tarot cards, and plastic skulls... Naturally, the emporium is filled with interactive elements typical of Dr. Facilier, including an arcade machine that allows a voodoo doll to dance, talking masks, spellbooks that quite clearly have minds of their own, and a serpent fast asleep above the cash registers, occasionally awakening to examine potential prey. Only one other Disney villain features non-merchandise representation here, and that is the first Disney villain: the Evil Queen. Appearing as an old hag, the Evil Queen has been shrunk down to miniature size and has since been locked away in a birdcage by Dr. Facilier, just dying to be let out by some unsuspecting patron.



Perhaps the most interesting shop in the French Quarter is Thieves Market, the shadowy underbelly of New Orleans beyond the walls of the already shadowy voodoo emporium...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhDIJXMGkCg

A step inside Thieves Market takes us back in time to early-19th century Louisiana, a time when Jean Lafitte ruled the Delta City. From above, a starry night-sky casts an eerie pall on the waters of a still bayou below, taking us from the modern day to a summer night of centuries prior. Creatures of the night create a natural orchestra among the swampy vegetation, whilst fireflies provide little light amid the shadows. In the distance, houseboats and a shrimping-boat slowly rock back and forth upon the bayou, while an unseen local gently strums away at his banjo, its notes floating off into eternity.

Thieves Market acts in a manner similar to Adventureland's Scheherazade's Market, meaning rather than just a confined-gift shop, it's an "open-air" gift shop with multiple merchant stalls and stands. Many of these stalls are run by "suspicious," almost pirate-like merchants who even go so far as to talk like pirates of the early-1800's. All of the goods sold here are entirely unique to Thieves Market, being goods one would only expect to find in an actual New Orleans gift shop. Other "imports" include actual silver, books, weird articles of clothing, and much, much more. In addition to Louisiana-specific merch, gumbo and deep-fried catfish are sold here from vendors looking to make a "quick buck." A quick glance out at the bayou reveals a small beach inhabited by sleeping alligators...of course, these "gators" are animatronic and will not be biting anyone anytime soon... A backdoor in Thieves Market leads directly to the pirate-ridden shores of Uncharted Lagoon in Adventureland, but we will not be returning there anytime soon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6TmogXhOZ8

Back in the daylight, we find additional shops and a single attraction before departing from the French Quarter for the next sub-area of Frontierland. Intrigue brings us to the One-of-a-Kind Shop, a shop where all of the inventory is...well...one-of-a-kind! If anything, this is an antique store of sorts, where vintage clocks, watches, jewelry, vases, carved statuettes, etc. As the name implies, once an item is bought, it won't be coming back anytime soon, as everything here is one-of-a-kind...unless marked otherwise. 1928 is another shop unique to the French Quarter. 1928, named for the year that a certain mouse debuted, is unique, whereas it sells animation cels and original artwork from Disney films, not to mention hand-carved decorations and statuettes for year-round decor. While Eliasburg has Frosty's Cabinet as a year-round Christmas shop, the French Quarter has a full-on seasonal shop that changes depending on the holiday. This shop is appropriately called Chaque Vacances ("Every Holiday"). From mid-January to late-February, the shop is themed to Valentine's Day; from early-March to late-April the shop is themed to Easter; from early-May to late-August, the shop is themed to summer; from early-September to October 31st, the shop is themed to Halloween; from early-November to early-January, the shop is themed to Christmas and Hanukkah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljdAYTH5QSY

The last stretch of the French Quarter leads us to the threshold of Tiana's Palace, a five-star, table-service eatery themed to the restaurant of the same name as seen in The Princess and the Frog.

Naturally, Tiana's famous beignets are all the rage here, as is nearly everything else on the menu. Live jazz music and interactive appearances by Tiana, Naveen, and Louis the Alligator are frequent occurrences here, including an interruptive "performance" by Dr. Facilier himself. Just to eat here requires a reservation several weeks in advance, so just do it! Make your dreams come true!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBCBv1O_Xi4

Just a few steps from Tiana's Palace is the French Quarter's star attraction: The Princess & the Frog - Tiana's Tale. For the first time ever, the beautiful world of the animated film is brought to life in dark ride format, in a manner similar to Ariel's Undersea Adventure. Located within Mama Odie's Tree House, located in a dense underbrush not too far from Tiana's Palace, we board a small fishing boat-turned omnimover and explore the world of the film, with vivid musical numbers, high-tech animatronics, and three-dimensional set pieces. Mama Odie's, being surrounded by bayou-esque foliage is an appropriate transition between 1920's New Orleans, and the 1850's American West in the next Frontierland sub-area: Nature's Wonderland, a densely-forested patch of heaven.

More to come!

 

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Is the name "Ravenscroft" a reference to Mr. Tony the Tiger himself, Thurl Ravenscroft?

 

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Is the name "Ravenscroft" a reference to Mr. Tony the Tiger himself, Thurl Ravenscroft?

Bingo! He's also the lead singer of the Haunted Mansion busts, hence why his tribute in Frontierland is related to postmortem activities.

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The smallest sub-area of Frontierland, Nature's Wonderland sits nestled along the easternmost portion of the park's "berm," the tracks of the Disneyland Australia Railroad just a few feet beyond the tall pines and redwoods. Being the smallest sub-area, Nature's Wonderland focuses less on size and more on its minimal attraction selection and few other features, including, but not limited to the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland, River Rogue Keel Boats, and honestly, that's about it.

From an explorer's launch nestled alongside the banks of the Rivers of the Far West, we board one of two River Rogue Keel Boats, a long-lost relic of nearly every major Disneyland-style park makes its triumphant return at DLA, this time launching from a dock just a few feet away from the canoe launch. Boarding the legendary Gullywhumper (or Bertha Mae), passengers are taken on a grand circle tour of the Rivers of the Far West, treated to an audio tour provided by King of the River himself, Mike Fink.

The main attraction in Nature's Wonderland is yet another long-lost Disney relic brought to life for DLA: Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland.



In the tradition of the Jungle River Cruise, Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland takes us on a pun-tastic journey through the North American wilderness where adventure and mischief lie around every last tree, boulder, and waterfall. Starting in the little (and by little, I mean miniature) logging town of Timber Heights, we board a train and takeoff past a bustling sawmill, the wild music of the Last Chance Saloon, and the singing of a tone-deaf logger in a bullet hole-ridden music academy.

What ensues beyond the city limits is an immersive eleven-minute trip through the varied realms of the American frontier, including Bear Country, Beaver Valley, Rainbow Caverns, the Living Desert, all inspired by Walt's Academy Award-winning True-Life Adventure films. Despite the realism of said scenes, two massive show scenes that have yet to make an appearance in any existing/existed Disney attraction bring fantasy and history to the "true-life" adventure... Dry Gulch and the Ice Age World.

Taking direct inspiration from the never-built Western River Expedition, Dry Gulch, located just on the outskirts of the Living Desert, takes the trains on a brief trip through the deadliest town in the Old West. Here we chug along past drunk cowpoke, dancing showgirls, masked-banditos, a bank robbery, and nearly anything else one may expect to find in a romanticized western town. Although we naturally survive all the hazards of Dry Gulch, we end up chugging directly into even further danger...

Bubbling tar pits and hissing steam vents send the trains on a detour into a sabre-tooth-shaped cavern that won't soon be forgotten...a trip to the fantastic Ice Age World.

Utilizing themes from 1961's The Mysterious Island, our train is magically whisked back in time to the end of the last great Ice Age where woolly mammoths, sabre-toothed cats, giant ground sloths, cave lions, and primitive man ruled the American continent. We witness the savagery of life on the prehistoric tundra, ending in an epic mammoth hunt in the midst of a raging blizzard before magically being transported back to Timber Heights as if nothing had ever happened.

Being one of Frontierland's larger attractions, Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland boasts many show scenes alongside the banks of the Rivers of the Far West, just as the original Disneyland attraction did. Other show scenes appear nestled ever-so-tightly along the tracks of the Disneyland Australia Railroad, even sharing the Living Desert portion with said attraction. Dry Gulch and the Ice Age diorama make their homes hidden from sight among the tall pines and redwoods of the Nature's Wonderland sub-area.

Back in the Nature's Wonderland sub-area, we find not much of anything else to explore, save for a few log cabins hosting restrooms, an ATM, and a souvenir stand lovingly referred to as the Wilderness Outpost where pioneers of all ages can rest a spell and purchase pop-guns, plastic bows and arrows, and the beloved coonskin cap. Also here is Comfort Corner Hideaway, a backwoods refuge home to some of the best comfort food (i.e. fried chicken and greens) this side of the United States.



Moving toward Buzzard Rock County, we head north, directly past the adobe-style architecture of Casa Mexicana and into the final sub-area of Frontierland: Glacier Ridge.

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UPDATE: I'm in the midst of a new job and am currently in a month-long run of a musical, so I apologize for the posts becoming a bit farther apart. I promise to have Glacier Ridge up within the next couple of days.

 

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Here's the beginning of the Glacier Ridge overview. Sorry it's taken so long.

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The rugged desert terrain of Buzzard Rock County gives way to the craggy-mountaintops and tall pine forests of Glacier Ridge, a representation of the Pacific Northwest as it appeared at the conclusion of the great Klondike Gold Rush, circa 1899. In the distance, the chanting and drums of the native Kwakwaka'wakw people echo from the forest, whilst Kwakiutl masks, totem poles, and canoes decorate the surrounding area, particularly near the neighboring forests and shores of the river. Glacier Ridge transports us back to a time and place in the American frontier that has rarely been explored in a Disney park, not to mention a particular region in the Yukon Territory (Canada) that has yet to be recorded in history books...

Baron Von Aurum, born into wealth due to his own father's success in the California Gold Rush, was perhaps the first of several "gold tycoons" who rose to power as a result of the Klondike Gold Rush (1896 - 1899). Being born into power and being able to attain further power through greed-fulfilling means was a lifelong dream of the greedy entrepreneur, and nothing or no one would ever "dethrone" him, period. When questioned in regards to his success, Baron would often twirl his handlebar-mustache and chuckle, "There's no such thing as success... Only wealth." This man was the Ebenezer Scrooge of the Wild West.

After gold was discovered in Bonanza Creek, prospective prospectors from all across the world traveled to the mighty Pacific Northwest in search of fame and fortune beyond their wildest dreams. This group of hopefuls included the already-wealthy Baron and his band of thugs. Many would-be miners laid claim to the forests and mountains surrounding the remote trading post of Glacier Ridge, a formerly-dull settlement just a few miles shy of the Pacific coastline. Soon enough, gold turned up in the nearby rivers and streams, making many a lucky miner into a wealthy millionaire overnight. It was here that Glacier Peak, an ice-capped mountain notorious among mountain men and fur-trappers alike for causing many an unfortunate traveler to lose their life, was brought back into the public eye. Rumor had it that there was gold in that 'thar mountain and, as fate would have it, there was. Despite warnings from the local Kwakiutl tribe, Baron Von Aurum led his men on an ill-intentioned mining expedition that resulted in the biggest gold strike of the 19th century. In a matter of days, the Glacier Peak Mining Co. was up and running, utilizing steam-powered mine trains and bizarre drill-like contraptions to harvest and take advantage of the wealth the mountain had to offer. At its peak (heh-heh, get it? Peak?), Baron was wealthier than he ever could have imagined. With the advent of river traffic and the United States railroad extending to Glacier Ridge, nothing or no one would truly stand in the way of Baron's success...until...well...

Legend has it that since the dawn of man, a magnificent creature resided within the hallowed caverns and canyons of Glacier Peak; a solitary beast with a knack for bringing bad luck to those it encountered, hence the reasoning for mountain men and fur-trappers to steer clear of the mountain. Baron, being a man of pure business, believed such accounts to be "hocus pocus," so naturally, he had what was coming to him. If Curse of the Stone Tiger has taught us anything, it's that those who call superstitions "hocus pocus" in a Disney park are just asking to be punished by the same superstition in which they mock.

It was a frigid December morning when operation at the Glacier Peak Mining Co. came to a sudden halt. Many miners thought this was due to an impending blizzard, others whispered that the mine had finally gone bust, but the true reason for this lack of activity was a far more mythological cause. One that the Kwakiutl had warned Baron about so many months prior...

The local sheriff couldn't quite make a report in regards to what he had seen at the "scene of the crime." He couldn't precisely call it a crime either, but instead, an "act of nature," if whatever caused the incident was in fact natural, let alone of this world. A set of massive, almost ape-like footprints trailed through the snow towards the mountain's core mining shaft, prehistoric in size and origin. Broken machinery and overturned trains lay frozen in the snow, terrified guard dogs cowering in the shadows. A set of much smaller human tracks laid a few feet before the ape's tracks, hinting that someone was being chased by whatever beast made these massive tracks.

Upon entering the shaft, the sheriff and his search party discovered what appeared to be the signature silk top hat of Baron Von Aurum himself, precariously teetering near the end of what the miners called "Hades' Gate," a bottomless chasm that bore no gold. The train trestle leading over and across the pit had been completely destroyed, not by dynamite, but by what appeared to be a giant human hand. Although he would never truly admit it in a court of law, the sheriff knew then and there that the operation must be shut down for this was no natural disaster, this was a Sasquatch attack, an attack that had truly been coming to Baron for a long time.

As soon as the mines shut down, the town of Glacier Ridge was quickly abandoned little by little, until only a small number of settlers remained. No one dared to step foot within the old abandoned mines of Glacier Peak, fearing that a fate similar to that of Baron Von Aurum would befall them. Today (now that the year is 1899), it's our turn to experience the curse of the Glacier Peak Mining Co...



The first to greet us as we step foot into Glacier Ridge is Will U. Bea Mine Supply, a rustic cabin nestled amid a dense pine forest. Inside we find the "Wandering Oaken's" of the Canadian frontier, a snowshoe-decorated wilderness outpost protected by a set of hand-carved totem poles. Intricately-detailed posters set the story, advertising the likes of dog-sleds and dogs for sale, weather reports, and Canadian flags. An authentic Kwakiutl house (actually built from cedar planks) serves as the home of the Kwakiutl Museum, a museum dedicated to the native people of the region. Next door is...well...I'm going to save that reveal for next time...

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[MANEATINGWREATH]

UPDATE: As of me writing this, Frontierland will be complete. Before moving onto the next land, I will be doing a script for the Lewis & Clark Riverboat and possibly the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland.

For those of you who have been with me thus far, thanks for coming along for the ride! For those of you just joining us, welcome aboard!

Continuing on with Glacier Ridge...

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A quick walk past the Kwakiutl Museum leads us down a forest trail past thundering waterfalls and crystal-clear streams. Rock formations in the shape of eagles, owls, and other "forest spirits" lay hidden among the falls, suggesting that perhaps magic lays deep within the earth. Totem poles appear on either side of the trail, the distant howl of a wolf setting an eerie tone. Down the trail, the drumming and chanting of the Kwakiutl people seems to grow louder and louder, until we finally find ourselves at the threshold of yet another house built from cedar planks. Only, instead of a museum, we find an attraction.

This attraction is another first for a Disney park. For the first time ever, a non-Disney attraction that originated in a non-Disney park will make its home in a Magic Kingdom, and this "non-Disney" attraction is none other than the first replication of Knott's Berry Farm's classic Mystery Lodge, a special effects extravaganza, updated and remastered for the 21st century.

Inside the Mystery Lodge, we are treated to a visit with a mystical elder of the Kwakiutl tribe whom appears via a mysterious bolt of lightning. As it goes, the old man fears that he has reached his final night on earth, as a chance encounter with an owl has symbolized that his time has come. Feeling nostalgic, the old man recounts and reflects upon his entire life utilizing the massive bonfire by his side as means of visual illustrations, meaning the smoke often takes on the shapes of what his words describe. This attraction is a must-see and a perfect fit amid the frontier lore and legend of Frontierland. Exiting the Mystery Lodge takes us directly toward the Dance Circle, an outdoor entertainment arena where authentic Kwakiutl dancers in the appropriate garbs perform dances that have been passed down for centuries among their people, as seen in this incredible video.

The Kwakiutl Explorer Canoes launch from a nearby landing, allowing man-powered journeys around and about the Rivers of the Far West, narrated by a wise-cracking guide on either end of the hand-carved and hand-painted canoe.





Log cabins with snowy-rooftops and frosted windows welcome us to the main drag of Glacier Ridge, a once-grand mining town now turned into a ghost town, an unwelcome sight for many a weary traveler in the frigid Yukon Territory. Like Buzzard Rock County before it, Glacier Ridge relies on the vivid detail of wanted posters and pun-laced advertisements to set the theme and tone. Often times, references to Baron Von Aurum and the legendary Sasquatch can be seen in and around the storefronts, giving the sub-area a consistent story (e.g. the local woodcutter has a wood-carved Bigfoot outside his shop).

Next to La Ratatouille and Tiana's Palace in the French Quarter, the Klondike Inn is perhaps Frontierland's next best in immersive dining, being held within an intimate, dimly-lit cabin typical of the northern wilderness. Mounted trophy heads and antlers are used in nearly all of the decorating (no Gaston here) of this classy steakhouse, where surf'n'turf and steak dinners are out-of-this-world extraordinary in both flavor, size, and price. For those of us on more of a budget, Prospector's Canteen next door sells much cheaper options, such as pizza, kebabs, and hamburgers. Bonanza Creek Outfitters, a clothing store dedicated to keeping one warm (yes, even Australia gets cold from time to time) borrows its name from Bonanza Creek, the starting point of the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896. Unlike Westward Ho! Clothing Co. in Buzzard Rock County, Bonanza Creek Outfitters focuses more on winter wear and contemporary clothing, rather than western-inspired wear. The shopkeeper of Bonanza Creek Outfitters has a set of Sasquatch footprints proudly on display outside his shop, claiming them to be 100% real, much to the fear of the locals.

The Glacier Ridge Picture Parlour is a bit of a curiosity nowadays as in it is an actual picture parlour...whatever that means. It is here where one can dress up in ridiculous pioneer, cowboy, bandito, mountain man, showgirl, or gold miner clothing and plop themselves in front of an equally-outrageous backdrop for a black and white-tinted photograph reminiscent of the 19th century. It is also in the Picture Parlour where the world famous "Disney silhouettes" are hand-cut by professional artists. Glacier Ridge is certainly the center for one-of-a-kind shops, as the Blacksmith Shoppe and Woodrow Woodcutters prove. The Blacksmith Shoppe is precisely what it sounds like, an authentic blacksmith shop where one may purchase handmade goods typical of what one would expect a blacksmith to produce. The shop goes so far as to have an actual blacksmith on duty, constantly hard at work on his latest product. Woodrow Woodcutters features a legitimate woodcutter on duty who creates and sells handmade wooden goods, whether they be everyday home items or simple statuettes of Disney characters. The Disneyland Australia Railroad can be seen chugging along through the northernmost woods, but does not make a stop in Frontierland at anytime, a bit odd considering how much the railroad meant to the Old West. Just west of Glacier Ridge isn't Fantasyland, but instead a land that has yet to be explored in any Disney park, a land built especially for Disneyland Australia. The Badlands, a representation of Australia's own "wild frontier" serves as the transition point between Frontierland and Fantasyland, but as usual, more on that later...



Glacier Ridge ends at the wind-swept threshold of Glacier Peak, the aforementioned mountain from which Glacier Ridge gets its name. The chanting of the Kwakiutl has long-since faded, giving way to howling wind and the screams of passengers as they careen in and out of Glacier Peak's countless abandoned mine shafts and grottoes. If you listen closely, you might just hear the bloodcurdling howl of the mythical Sasquatch, dancing on the wind...

(/\ Sasquatch greatly resembles the Matterhorn's own yeti, Harold...but larger...and with brown fur and a grey-face)

After a brief tour through the abandoned operation of the Glacier Peak Mining Co., we board a battered mine train once used by miners to transport ore from place to place. The adventure begins almost immediately as we whisk through a pine forest past the local wildlife, only to be pulled up the snow-capped mountainside by an icicle-draped machine. With a nightmarish shriek, someone or something breaks the machinery, sending us on a backwards roller coaster ride in and around the mountain, until suddenly, we encounter the ghost of Baron Von Aurum himself, beckoning us to fall backwards into Hades' Gate to join him for eternity. When we obviously decline the offer, Baron summons the Sasquatch who then gives chase, sending us on a "forwards" roller coaster ride that we won't soon forget... Red-eyed wolves, polar bears, several chance encounters with the legendary Bigfoot, and a eighty-foot plunge down the side of Glacier Peak make the Glacier Peak Runaway Mine Trains an E-Ticket adventure that cannot be missed.

Surely, no E-Ticket can end without a gift shop nearby. Sasquatch Souvenirs serves as the appropriate souvenir shop located just near the exit of the Runaway Mine Trains. It is here where we purchase any and all merchandise related to the outstanding attraction, as well as the photograph taken at the ride's climactic drop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKjj66pRXZA

Based on the sound of didgeridoos on the horizon, we have just stepped foot into the Badlands, the next stop in our day at DLA.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iteRKvRKFA

Frontierland Attractions & Entertainment

(Scheduled entertainment will henceforth be marked with a "**")

1. The Bluegrass Boys **
2. Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade
3. Diamondback Rattlesnake Revue **
4. Frontierland Jamboree
5. Frontierland Hoedown **
6. French Quarter Street Performers **
7. Geyser Mountain FP
8. Glacier Peak Runaway Mine Trains FP
9. Kwakiutl Explorer Canoes
10. Kwakiutl Museum & Dance Circle **
11. Legends of the Wild West
12. Lewis & Clark Riverboat
13. Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland
14. Mystery Lodge
15. Nine Old Men **
16. The Princess & the Frog: Tiana's Tale
17. River Rogue Keel Boats
18. Sheriff Jack & Black-Eyed Bart Shootout **
19. Sleepy Hollow Sideshow (Seasonal)

Frontierland Shopping & Dining

(Since one or more of the restaurants have live entertainment, I will also be using "**" next to their names)

1. 1928
2. The Bandwagon
3. Big Al's Galley
4. Blacksmith Shoppe
5. Bonanza Creek Outfitters
6. Cafe Orleans
7. Casa Mexicana **
8. Chaque Vacances
9. Comfort Corner Hideaway
10. Cowboy Cookout BBQ **
11. Crystal Arts
12. Diamondback Rattlesnake Saloon **
13. Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium
14. General Store
15. Glacier Peak Picture Parlour
16. Klondike Inn
17. La Ratatouille
18. Le Bat en Rouge
19. Mile Long Bar
20. One-of-a-Kind Shop
21. Parfums Exotiques
22. Port d'Orleans
23. Prairie Supply & Trading Post
24. Prospector's Canteen
25. Sasquatch Souvenirs
26. Thieves Market
27. Tiana's Palace **
28. Westward Ho! Clothing Co.
29. Wilderness Outpost
30. Will U. Bea Mine Supply
31. Woodrow Woodcutters

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Stay tuned for the riverboat!

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

Plot twist! This update has nothing to do with the Lewis & Clark Riverboat script, because I've decided to do a quick recap of the three lands I've covered thus far, just in case anyone is just joining us. To boot, new content has been added! Huzzah! Most of the original content remains, but some content has been replaced, renamed, etc. All new content will be bolded and colored red. All renamed content will be bolded and colored blue. Anything with fastpass will have a FP next to its title. All original content will remain black and un-bolded. YouTube videos posted above each list serve their usual purpose as themed background music. Live entertainment will be marked with a "**" as always. New material will be described in detail, of course.

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ELIASBURG

"1950's America, Everyone's Hometown... Eliasburg is America at the dawn of a new era, a country on the move in a post-war world. Soda fountains and poodle skirts - the Pacific Electric Railway - B-Movies and drive-in theaters. From Main Street to Blue Moon Boulevard, Eliasburg is everyone's hometown - a tribute to the hopes and dreams of a new generation."



Eliasburg Attractions & Entertainment

1. Churchill Dance Hall **
2. Disneyland Australia Railroad
3. Disneyland Band **
4. Doo-Wop Dans **
5. Eliasburg Hotel (Seasonal)
6. Eliasburg Cinema
7. Eliasburg Baseball Stadium
8. Magic of Dreams **
9. Omnibus
10. Paint the Night Parade
11. Red Car Trolley

Eliasburg Shopping & Dining

1. Alice in Wonderland
2. Baby Mine
3. Candy Land
4. Coke Corner
5. Curiosity Shop (Quick update here...the palm-reader is moved from the Curiosity Shop to Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium)
6. Disney Gallery
7. Disneyland Showcase
8. Frosty's Cabinet
9. Lily's Coffee House
10. Luigi's Deli
11. Madame Librarian's
12. Main Street Department Store
13. That Old Black Magic Shop
14. Oswald's
15. Photo Supply
16. Plaza Veranda
17. Prof. Atencio's Fine Art Academy
18. Roberto's Italian Ristorante
19. Sci-Fi Drive-In
20. Soda Fountain
21. Tom's Toyland

BONUS MATERIAL:

Seasonal Entertainment: As with the many "Main Streets" before it, Eliasburg will also feature entertainment depending on the season. With the Paint the Night Parade and Magic of Dreams featured during the "non-seasonal" portion of the year, four additional shows take up residence at different times of the year, respectively. Jack Skellington's Parade of Screams, a "glow-in-the-dark" Halloween parade hosted by the Pumpkin King himself replaces Paint the Night every mid-September through November 1st, featuring Disney villains and characters from The Haunted Mansion and Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as Mickey and friends in Halloween garbs. Following the nightly parade, Nightmare in the Skies, a nightmarish firework spectacular featuring the Disney villains takes the place of Magic of Dreams. Like Magic of Dreams, Nightmare in the Skies features live actors, puppets, mist-screens, etc. Similar to Hong Kong Disneyland's Main Street, Eliasburg is washed aglow every Halloween season with projection mapping and a different music loop as soon as night falls, turning it into a twisted ghost town of sorts with spiderwebs, ghosts, pumpkins, etc. During the day and night, over a hundred different jack-o-lanterns are used as decor throughout Eliasburg, while vintage trick-or-treating outfits befall the characters who meet-n-greet in Town Square.

Every mid-November through early-January, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade takes the place of Paint the Night, naturally being a festive holiday parade with a climactic appearance by Santa Claus himself. As night rolls in, Holiday Wishes, a holiday-themed firework spectacular takes the place of Magic of Dreams, also utilizing puppets, actors, mist-screens, snow, etc. Eliasburg itself is given a Christmas carol-ladden music loop and decorated head-to-toe with stunning decorations, including a multi-story Christmas Tree in the middle of Town Square.

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ADVENTURELAND

"Here is Adventure, Here is Romance, Here is Mystery... Tropical Rivers - Silently flowing into the unknown. Vast Arabian sands - where the desert night hides a thousand stories. Dark Caribbean seas - where dead men tell no tales. The Unbelievable Splendor of Exotic Flowers...the Eerie Sounds of the Jungle... With eyes that are always watching. This is Adventureland."



Adventureland Attractions & Entertainment

1. Adventure Isle
2. Adventureland Swingers **
3. Agrabah Minstrels **
4. The Bootstrappers **
5. Captain Jack Sparrow Epic Stunt Spectacular **
6. Carl's House & Paradise Falls Explorations
7. Curse of the Stone Tiger
8. Disneyland Australia Railroad
9. Genie - Tonight! **
10. Indiana Jones Adventure - Temple of the Four Winds FP
11. Jungle River Cruise
12. Legends of the Jungle **
13. Parlay Arcade
14. Peter Pan's Flight to Neverland FP
15. Pirates of the Caribbean FP
16. Rogue's Gallery
17. Sindbad's Storybook Voyage

Adventureland Shopping & Dining

1. Adventureland Bazaar
2. Adventurer's Club **
3. Ali Baba's Den
4. Bamboo Bites
5. Blackbeard's Bounty
6. China Voyager
7. Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost: Inspired by the Disneyland Paris restaurant of the same name, Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost resides deep within the jungle, just on the outskirts of the safari village. Held within a veranda built high above a swamp, inside is a collection of military and exploration-related memorabilia, including references to Colonel Hathi, "veteran elephant" and military officiate of the jungle. Countless variations of pizza are sold here, all backed by music from The Jungle Book (1967 and 2016).
8. Crocodile Mercantile
9. Honest Marooned Pete's (Relocated to Adventure Isle as the island's sole gift shop)
10. Isla del Tesoro
11. The Oasis
12. Pharaoh's Keep
13. Pieces of Eight
14. Safari Trading Co.
15. Sallah's Souvenir Stand: As to evade confusion with Frontierland's Sasquatch Souvenirs, Sallah's Souvenirs becomes Sallah's Souvenir Stand, located in a tent-like structure just outside the exit of the Temple of the Four Winds. Still operated by Sallah, all of the humor and charm of the original concept is retained.
16. Scheherazade's Market
17. Smee's Mess Hall: Named for Mr. Smee, Captain Hook's beloved first mate, Smee's Mess Hall is Adventure Isle's sole eatery, a quick snack stand for would-be pirates exploring the mysteries of Adventure Isle. Many of the menu items involve fish.
18. Soko la Kimataifa: The Swahili words of "Soko la Kimataifa" translate to "International Market," a new and welcome addition to the Forgotten Kingdom sub-area. Connected seamlessly to the winding walkways and alleys of Scheherazade's Market, Soko la Kimataifa takes a cue from Animal Kingdom's recently-added Harambe Market. Still set in 1933, Soko la Kimataifa features a wide variety of African-themed goods for sale, as well as street foods typical of modern-day Africa, including sausages, skewers, flatbreads, ribs, and unique refreshments. Detail is abundant in the international market, whether it be an expedition jeep on display near the entrance, or tribal masks and paintings adorning the mud-built facades. This adds a perfect secondary entrance from the Forgotten Kingdom to the distinctly medieval Arabian Marketplace.
19. South Seas Traders
20. Tesoros Misteriosos
21. Trader Sam's: Trader Sam's is essentially the "lite" version of the lavishly themed and pricey Adventurer's Club, even being apart of the same structure. Also located near the Jungle River Cruise, Trader Sam's is the thatched-roof establishment of Trader Sam, head salesman in the jungle. As business has been shrinking lately, Sam has opened up his very own bar for explorers to come in and rest a spell...but beware, late arrivals will be served the "cold shoulder." Like Disneyland Paris, Disneyland Australia does serve alcohol. Trader Sam's is big on drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Some themed-drinks when ordered will cause many of the bar's interior decorations to come to life, including a giant squid and some angry tiki gods. Much inspiration is taken from Trader Sam's Grog Grotto in Walt Disney World, as seen here.



22. Tropical Imports

DELETED MATERIAL:

Angry Rhino Tavern - Swapped out in favor of Trader Sam's. The painting of the safari trapped by the rhinoceros is now featured in the Adventurer's Club.
The Enchanted Passage of Aladdin - "Aladdin" scenes are merged with mosaics and tapestries of other Arabic folklore found in the Arabian Marketplace.
Louie's Shrine - Jungle-themed characters are now given free reign over the Forgotten Kingdom sub-area, particularly near Legends of the Jungle and the Jungle River Cruise. Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost takes the property in which Louie's Shrine would have stood.

BONUS MATERIAL:

Shrunken Ned: Shrunken Ned, the jungle's only self-service witch doctor resides appropriately within South Seas Traders, the stuffy, lovable, wise, and ever-so-obvious victim of a bizarre headhunting incident. A single coin will rally up an orchestra of unseen bongos and provide one with a bit of "witch doctor" advice from the still-living Ned. Ned joins the likes of Aladdin's Other Lamp, Old Red, and King Ed as Adventureland's ongoing theme of shops having fortune tellers.

Adventurer's Club: Although not a direct lift of the original Florida Adventurer's Club, DLA's Adventurer's Club utilizes many of the same elements, including Colonel Critchlow Suchbench, Babylonia, the Yakoose, Arnie and Claude, Beezle, Fingers Zambezi, and several additional characters, such as talking tiki birds, the ghost of Harrison Hightower, and the cursed idol, Shiriki Utundu. Live entertainers playing new characters are also featured, making their debut appearances at DLA.

Jingle River Cruise: Right after Halloween, the Jungle River Cruise quickly and quietly goes down for a brief makeover to become the oddly-festive Jingle River Cruise. The story goes that a cargo plane filled with holiday decorations has crash-landed somewhere in the jungle, unintentionally dropping a plethora of festive decor. To make matters worse, a freak blizzard from the windswept peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro is due to sweep across the jungle, turning it into a winter jungle-land. Unlike its stateside counterparts, DLA's Jingle Cruise is highly-immersive and utilizes every part of the jungle, even going so far as to swap out several key scenes and elements for holiday variations.

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FRONTIERLAND

"A Tribute to the Faith, Courage, and Ingenuity of the Pioneers. Here We Experience the story of America's Past. The Colorful Drama of Frontier America in the Exciting Days of the Covered Wagon and the Stagecoach. Runaway Mine Trains Destined for Adventure... Mighty Mountains and Unexplored Forests... The Advent of the Railroad...and the Romantic Riverboat. This is Frontierland."



Frontierland Attractions & Entertainment

1. The Bluegrass Boys **: Based on an extinct Bear Country act of the same name, The Bluegrass Boys are a band of bluegrass musicians who perform in one of two places: Buzzard Rock County or Nature's Wonderland, often alongside costumed "frontier" characters.
2. Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade: (UPDATE: Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade now mimics the vintage, one-of-a-kind-style of the Parlay Arcade in Adventureland. Similar to the defunct Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade, Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade features "retro," western-inspired games, such as a quick-draw match with a simplistic animatronic of Mike Fink.)
3. Diamondback Rattlesnake Revue **
4. Frontierland Jamboree
5. Frontierland Hoedown **
6. French Quarter Street Performers **
7. Geyser Mountain FP
8. Glacier Peak Runaway Mine Trains FP
9. Kwakiutl Explorer Canoes: The Explorer Canoes are relocated and re-themed to the Kwakiutl people, even resembling their canoes. The new landing is held just at the edge of Glacier Ridge. (http://www.old-picture.com/indians/pictures/Kwakiutl-Sailing-Boats.jpg)
10. Kwakiutl Museum & Dance Circle **
11. Legends of the Wild West
12. Lewis & Clark Riverboat
13. Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland
14. Mystery Lodge
15. Nine Old Men **
16. The Princess & the Frog: Tiana's Tale
17. River Rogue Keel Boats: This is a simple rename of the Mike Fink Keel Boats to appeal to a broader audience. The keel boat landing is still found in the Nature's Wonderland sub-area. Naturally, the two keel boats are still named Bertha Mae and Gullywhumper.
18. Sheriff Jack & Black-Eyed Bart Shootout **
19. Sleepy Hollow Sideshow (Seasonal)

Frontierland Shopping & Dining

1. 1928
2. The Bandwagon
3. Big Al's Galley
4. Blacksmith Shoppe
5. Bonanza Creek Outfitters
6. Cafe Orleans
7. Casa Mexicana **
8. Chaque Vacances
9. Comfort Corner Hideaway: Found in a lazy corner of Nature's Wonderland, Comfort Corner Hideaway is a Hungry Bear-esque eatery overlooking the rivers from a distance, delving in the sale of comfort food; fried chicken, chicken soup, greens, mac'n'cheese, etc.
10. Cowboy Cookout BBQ **
11. Crystal Arts
12. Diamondback Rattlesnake Saloon **
13. Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium
14. General Store
15. Glacier Peak Picture Parlour
16. Klondike Inn
17. La Ratatouille
18. Le Bat en Rouge
19. Mile Long Bar
20. One-of-a-Kind Shop
21. Parfums Exotiques
22. Port d'Orleans
23. Prairie Supply
24. Prospector's Canteen
25. Sasquatch Souvenirs
26. Thieves Market
27. Tiana's Palace **
28. Westward Ho! Clothing Co.
29. Wilderness Outpost
30. Will U. Bea Mine Supply
31. Woodrow Woodcutters

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Up next is the Lewis & Clark Riverboat script! I promise!

 

[IAmNotAHufflepuff]

Plot twist! This update has nothing to do with the Lewis & Clark Riverboat script, because I've decided to do a quick recap of the three lands I've covered thus far, just in case anyone is just joining us. To boot, new content has been added! Huzzah! Most of the original content remains, but some content has been replaced, renamed, etc. All new content will be bolded and colored red. All renamed content will be bolded and colored blue. Anything with fastpass will have a FP next to its title. All original content will remain black and un-bolded. YouTube videos posted above each list serve their usual purpose as themed background music. Live entertainment will be marked with a "**" as always. New material will be described in detail, of course.

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ELIASBURG

"1950's America, Everyone's Hometown... Eliasburg is America at the dawn of a new era, a country on the move in a post-war world. Soda fountains and poodle skirts - the Pacific Electric Railway - B-Movies and drive-in theaters. From Main Street to Blue Moon Boulevard, Eliasburg is everyone's hometown - a tribute to the hopes and dreams of a new generation."



Eliasburg Attractions & Entertainment

1. Churchill Dance Hall **
2. Disneyland Australia Railroad
3. Disneyland Band **
4. Doo-Wop Dans **
5. Eliasburg Hotel (Seasonal)
6. Eliasburg Cinema
7. Eliasburg Baseball Stadium
8. Magic of Dreams **
9. Omnibus
10. Paint the Night Parade
11. Red Car Trolley

Eliasburg Shopping & Dining

1. Alice in Wonderland
2. Baby Mine
3. Candy Land
4. Coke Corner
5. Curiosity Shop (Quick update here...the palm-reader is moved from the Curiosity Shop to Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium)
6. Disney Gallery
7. Disneyland Showcase
8. Frosty's Cabinet
9. Lily's Coffee House
10. Luigi's Deli
11. Madame Librarian's
12. Main Street Department Store
13. That Old Black Magic Shop
14. Oswald's
15. Photo Supply
16. Plaza Veranda
17. Prof. Atencio's Fine Art Academy
18. Roberto's Italian Ristorante
19. Sci-Fi Drive-In
20. Soda Fountain
21. Tom's Toyland

BONUS MATERIAL:

Seasonal Entertainment: As with the many "Main Streets" before it, Eliasburg will also feature entertainment depending on the season. With the Paint the Night Parade and Magic of Dreams featured during the "non-seasonal" portion of the year, four additional shows take up residence at different times of the year, respectively. Jack Skellington's Parade of Screams, a "glow-in-the-dark" Halloween parade hosted by the Pumpkin King himself replaces Paint the Night every mid-September through November 1st, featuring Disney villains and characters from The Haunted Mansion and Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as Mickey and friends in Halloween garbs. Following the nightly parade, Nightmare in the Skies, a nightmarish firework spectacular featuring the Disney villains takes the place of Magic of Dreams. Like Magic of Dreams, Nightmare in the Skies features live actors, puppets, mist-screens, etc. Similar to Hong Kong Disneyland's Main Street, Eliasburg is washed aglow every Halloween season with projection mapping and a different music loop as soon as night falls, turning it into a twisted ghost town of sorts with spiderwebs, ghosts, pumpkins, etc. During the day and night, over a hundred different jack-o-lanterns are used as decor throughout Eliasburg, while vintage trick-or-treating outfits befall the characters who meet-n-greet in Town Square.

Every mid-November through early-January, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade takes the place of Paint the Night, naturally being a festive holiday parade with a climactic appearance by Santa Claus himself. As night rolls in, Holiday Wishes, a holiday-themed firework spectacular takes the place of Magic of Dreams, also utilizing puppets, actors, mist-screens, snow, etc. Eliasburg itself is given a Christmas carol-ladden music loop and decorated head-to-toe with stunning decorations, including a multi-story Christmas Tree in the middle of Town Square.

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ADVENTURELAND

"Here is Adventure, Here is Romance, Here is Mystery... Tropical Rivers - Silently flowing into the unknown. Vast Arabian sands - where the desert night hides a thousand stories. Dark Caribbean seas - where dead men tell no tales. The Unbelievable Splendor of Exotic Flowers...the Eerie Sounds of the Jungle... With eyes that are always watching. This is Adventureland."



Adventureland Attractions & Entertainment

1. Adventure Isle
2. Adventureland Swingers **
3. Agrabah Minstrels **
4. The Bootstrappers **
5. Captain Jack Sparrow Epic Stunt Spectacular **
6. Carl's House & Paradise Falls Explorations
7. Curse of the Stone Tiger
8. Disneyland Australia Railroad
9. Genie - Tonight! **
10. Indiana Jones Adventure - Temple of the Four Winds FP
11. Jungle River Cruise
12. Legends of the Jungle **
13. Parlay Arcade
14. Peter Pan's Flight to Neverland FP
15. Pirates of the Caribbean FP
16. Rogue's Gallery
17. Sindbad's Storybook Voyage

Adventureland Shopping & Dining

1. Adventureland Bazaar
2. Adventurer's Club **
3. Ali Baba's Den
4. Bamboo Bites
5. Blackbeard's Bounty
6. China Voyager
7. Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost: Inspired by the Disneyland Paris restaurant of the same name, Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost resides deep within the jungle, just on the outskirts of the safari village. Held within a veranda built high above a swamp, inside is a collection of military and exploration-related memorabilia, including references to Colonel Hathi, "veteran elephant" and military officiate of the jungle. Countless variations of pizza are sold here, all backed by music from The Jungle Book (1967 and 2016).
8. Crocodile Mercantile
9. Honest Marooned Pete's (Relocated to Adventure Isle as the island's sole gift shop)
10. Isla del Tesoro
11. The Oasis
12. Pharaoh's Keep
13. Pieces of Eight
14. Safari Trading Co.
15. Sallah's Souvenir Stand: As to evade confusion with Frontierland's Sasquatch Souvenirs, Sallah's Souvenirs becomes Sallah's Souvenir Stand, located in a tent-like structure just outside the exit of the Temple of the Four Winds. Still operated by Sallah, all of the humor and charm of the original concept is retained.
16. Scheherazade's Market
17. Smee's Mess Hall: Named for Mr. Smee, Captain Hook's beloved first mate, Smee's Mess Hall is Adventure Isle's sole eatery, a quick snack stand for would-be pirates exploring the mysteries of Adventure Isle. Many of the menu items involve fish.
18. Soko la Kimataifa: The Swahili words of "Soko la Kimataifa" translate to "International Market," a new and welcome addition to the Forgotten Kingdom sub-area. Connected seamlessly to the winding walkways and alleys of Scheherazade's Market, Soko la Kimataifa takes a cue from Animal Kingdom's recently-added Harambe Market. Still set in 1933, Soko la Kimataifa features a wide variety of African-themed goods for sale, as well as street foods typical of modern-day Africa, including sausages, skewers, flatbreads, ribs, and unique refreshments. Detail is abundant in the international market, whether it be an expedition jeep on display near the entrance, or tribal masks and paintings adorning the mud-built facades. This adds a perfect secondary entrance from the Forgotten Kingdom to the distinctly medieval Arabian Marketplace.
19. South Seas Traders
20. Tesoros Misteriosos
21. Trader Sam's: Trader Sam's is essentially the "lite" version of the lavishly themed and pricey Adventurer's Club, even being apart of the same structure. Also located near the Jungle River Cruise, Trader Sam's is the thatched-roof establishment of Trader Sam, head salesman in the jungle. As business has been shrinking lately, Sam has opened up his very own bar for explorers to come in and rest a spell...but beware, late arrivals will be served the "cold shoulder." Like Disneyland Paris, Disneyland Australia does serve alcohol. Trader Sam's is big on drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Some themed-drinks when ordered will cause many of the bar's interior decorations to come to life, including a giant squid and some angry tiki gods. Much inspiration is taken from Trader Sam's Grog Grotto in Walt Disney World, as seen here.



DELETED MATERIAL:

Angry Rhino Tavern - Swapped out in favor of Trader Sam's. The painting of the safari trapped by the rhinoceros is now featured in the Adventurer's Club.
The Enchanted Passage of Aladdin - "Aladdin" scenes are merged with mosaics and tapestries of other Arabic folklore found in the Arabian Marketplace.
Louie's Shrine - Jungle-themed characters are now given free reign over the Forgotten Kingdom sub-area, particularly near Legends of the Jungle and the Jungle River Cruise. Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost takes the property in which Louie's Shrine would have stood.

BONUS MATERIAL:

Shrunken Ned: Shrunken Ned, the jungle's only self-service witch doctor resides appropriately within South Seas Traders, the stuffy, lovable, wise, and ever-so-obvious victim of a bizarre headhunting incident. A single coin will rally up an orchestra of unseen bongos and provide one with a bit of "witch doctor" advice from the still-living Ned. Ned joins the likes of Aladdin's Other Lamp, Old Red, and King Ed as Adventureland's ongoing theme of shops having fortune tellers.

Adventurer's Club: Although not a direct lift of the original Florida Adventurer's Club, DLA's Adventurer's Club utilizes many of the same elements, including Colonel Critchlow Suchbench, Babylonia, the Yakoose, Arnie and Claude, Beezle, Fingers Zambezi, and several additional characters, such as talking tiki birds, the ghost of Harrison Hightower, and the cursed idol, Shiriki Utundu. Live entertainers playing new characters are also featured, making their debut appearances at DLA.

Jingle River Cruise: Right after Halloween, the Jungle River Cruise quickly and quietly goes down for a brief makeover to become the oddly-festive Jingle River Cruise. The story goes that a cargo plane filled with holiday decorations has crash-landed somewhere in the jungle, unintentionally dropping a plethora of festive decor. To make matters worse, a freak blizzard from the windswept peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro is due to sweep across the jungle, turning it into a winter jungle-land. Unlike its stateside counterparts, DLA's Jingle Cruise is highly-immersive and utilizes every part of the jungle, even going so far as to swap out several key scenes and elements for holiday variations.

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FRONTIERLAND

"A Tribute to the Faith, Courage, and Ingenuity of the Pioneers. Here We Experience the story of America's Past. The Colorful Drama of Frontier America in the Exciting Days of the Covered Wagon and the Stagecoach. Runaway Mine Trains Destined for Adventure... Mighty Mountains and Unexplored Forests... The Advent of the Railroad...and the Romantic Riverboat. This is Frontierland."



Frontierland Attractions & Entertainment

1. The Bluegrass Boys **: Based on an extinct Bear Country act of the same name, The Bluegrass Boys are a band of bluegrass musicians who perform in one of two places: Buzzard Rock County or Nature's Wonderland, often alongside costumed "frontier" characters.
2. Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade: (UPDATE: Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade now mimics the vintage, one-of-a-kind-style of the Parlay Arcade in Adventureland. Similar to the defunct Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade, Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade features "retro," western-inspired games, such as a quick-draw match with a simplistic animatronic of Mike Fink.)
3. Diamondback Rattlesnake Revue **
4. Frontierland Jamboree
5. Frontierland Hoedown **
6. French Quarter Street Performers **
7. Geyser Mountain FP
8. Glacier Peak Runaway Mine Trains FP
9. Kwakiutl Explorer Canoes: The Explorer Canoes are relocated and re-themed to the Kwakiutl people, even resembling their canoes. The new landing is held just at the edge of Glacier Ridge. (http://www.old-picture.com/indians/pictures/Kwakiutl-Sailing-Boats.jpg)
10. Kwakiutl Museum & Dance Circle **
11. Legends of the Wild West
12. Lewis & Clark Riverboat
13. Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland
14. Mystery Lodge
15. Nine Old Men **
16. The Princess & the Frog: Tiana's Tale
17. River Rogue Keel Boats: This is a simple rename of the Mike Fink Keel Boats to appeal to a broader audience. The keel boat landing is still found in the Nature's Wonderland sub-area. Naturally, the two keel boats are still named Bertha Mae and Gullywhumper.
18. Sheriff Jack & Black-Eyed Bart Shootout **
19. Sleepy Hollow Sideshow (Seasonal)

Frontierland Shopping & Dining

1. 1928
2. The Bandwagon
3. Big Al's Galley
4. Blacksmith Shoppe
5. Bonanza Creek Outfitters
6. Cafe Orleans
7. Casa Mexicana **
8. Chaque Vacances
9. Comfort Corner Hideaway: Found in a lazy corner of Nature's Wonderland, Comfort Corner Hideaway is a Hungry Bear-esque eatery overlooking the rivers from a distance, delving in the sale of comfort food; fried chicken, chicken soup, greens, mac'n'cheese, etc.
10. Cowboy Cookout BBQ **
11. Crystal Arts
12. Diamondback Rattlesnake Saloon **
13. Dr. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium
14. General Store
15. Glacier Peak Picture Parlour
16. Klondike Inn
17. La Ratatouille
18. Le Bat en Rouge
19. Mile Long Bar
20. One-of-a-Kind Shop
21. Parfums Exotiques
22. Port d'Orleans
23. Prairie Supply
24. Prospector's Canteen
25. Sasquatch Souvenirs
26. Thieves Market
27. Tiana's Palace **
28. Westward Ho! Clothing Co.
29. Wilderness Outpost
30. Will U. Bea Mine Supply
31. Woodrow Woodcutters

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Up next is the Lewis & Clark Riverboat script! I promise!

Are you going to edit these into the original posts?

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

Are you going to edit these into the original posts?

Yes! I'm actually going to do that right now haha.

EDIT: All of the original posts have been updated to accommodate the changes I have recently implemented.

Rather than going forward with the Lewis & Clark Riverboat script, I'm going to dive into the Badlands instead. There are several key elements in another park land that can be seen from the Rivers of the Far West, so I'm going to wait until we get to that point to do it.

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

UPDATE: The Badlands will be up and ready between Friday and Sunday, so keep an eye out for it. Before diving into the Outback-inspired land, I'd like to provide a few general bits of Q & A in regards to this massive project.

Q: How big will the Badlands be?

A: One of Walt's original intentions for Disneyland was to transport guests to a world far away from home, and the Badlands, being based on the Outback which is not particularly far from home for many a DLA guest will be the smallest land in the 580 acre theme park. It's not that I hold anything against the project, it's just that I'd rather focus on more out-of-the-ordinary and exotic lands than one themed to the park's continent of choice. But don't get me wrong, the Badlands will be just as immersive and cared for as any other land. A lot of hard work and research has been put into it, just as much as the other lands have.

Q: The Badlands is themed to a desert? How many desert lands are there in this park?

A: Good question! Let's see...there's the Badlands, Arabian Marketplace, Mos Eisley Spaceport, Buzzard Rock County, and another sub-area/land that has yet to be revealed, but you can probably guess what it is if the wheels in your head race in the right direction... Mind you, for every desert-themed land or sub-area, there's a forest-themed area... Anaheim Way, Forgotten Kingdom, Nature's Wonderland, Glacier Ridge, and quite a few other lands that have yet to be revealed...

Q: At the end of the project will you do a giant recap?

A: Yes. Prepare to see the biggest and largest overview I have ever done in my eight-years of armchair Imagineering.

Q: One final thing... Will we ever see any hand-drawn visuals?

A: Well, I'm not the best artist, but I'm currently attempting to sketch out a map, so hopefully it turns out...legible?

Yes, I just had a Q & A session with myself. Don't judge.

 

[DisneyManOne]

Totally unrelated, but I'm currently watching Back to the Future on AMC, and the scene where Marty is walking around 1955 Hill Valley (the "Mister Sandman sequence", as it's more commonly known) totally made me think of your Eliasburg concept.

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

/\ @DisneyManOne, a lot of Eliasburg's inspiration comes from my own hometown which is stuck in the 50's, but a significant other amount comes from 1955 Hill Valley. A lot of Buzzard Rock County's inspiration comes from Back to the Future Part III being completely honest. Originally, the Disneyland Australia Railroad was going to be called the "Disneyland Time Train" and be themed to time travel, but I felt it was too similar to Part III so I nixed the idea.

Quick word of warning...after seeing The Jungle Book (OMG AMAZING), I may or may not be making a few slight adjustments to my Adventureland. However, I will not be doing this until the end of the project when I recap everything, so just keep this in mind. If anything, it will be minor details and changes, nothing too important or life-changing. Unless I come up with something particularly epic in between now and then.

A word of friendly warning...this overview uses didgeridoo music...a lot. If you do not enjoy such music, I suggest looking into a different song and listening to it right about now. If you love didgeridoo music like I do, then you'll love this overview.

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THE BADLANDS

The luscious landscape of Glacier Ridge well behind us, we find ourselves trekking into an arid desert region that may or may not be all-too-familiar to the average DLA guest, this desert region respectively being that of the legendary Australian Outback.

Mossy-boulders block the Frontierland locals from catching a glimpse of a more modern-day sight; two bright-yellow road signs on either side of a cracked and battered "dirt" road. To our left, a sign warns us that the road ahead for the next few kilometers is unfenced, meaning that the various wildlife of the Outback may or may not pop-in to say hello...whether they're friendly or not. A sign on the adjacent side simply bares the silhouette of a kangaroo in mid-hop, the smaller sign below it reading "The Badlands." We've just entered the true-life "Frontierland" of the Australian continent.

A small, sun-beat colony of cabins rest just near the entrance of this remote desert. The Yowling Yowie is the first of these cabins, themed to that of a roadside restaurant in the middle of absolutely nowhere, named for Australia's own Sasquatch, the Yowie. Unlike the Sasquatch of the Glacier Peak Runaway Mine Trains, the Yowie is nowhere to be seen, only represented through decorative newspaper trimmings and its chef hat-wearing silhouette utilized in nearly all of the decorating. The main attraction of the "Yowie" is the unique menu of all-Aussie-inspired items; vegemite, sausage rolls, emu, pavlova, kangaroo, several variants on coffee, Australian twists on the classic hamburger, etc. The Outback Showbag next door is a remote gift shop selling souvenirs and trinkets unique to what one would find in the Australian Outback. For those of us not accustomed to life "down under," gifts strictly unique to Australia are also sold here (i.e. "license plates," keychains, mugs, etc.) in addition to boomerangs (which are not to be thrown in the park) and didgeridoos.

Beneath the scorching desert sun we find ourselves peering into a remote mud hole, almost an oasis of sorts. However, this oasis is barred-off and ridden with caution signs as it plays home to of a family of actual saltwater crocodiles, or "salties" as the locals refer to them. This mini-zoo sits near the entrance to the Steve Irwin Conservation Centre, an oddity amid the Disney theme park setting. As a "satellite extension" of the Australia Zoo, the conservation centre is dedicated to the late Steve Irwin, more famously known as the "Crocodile Hunter." In this well-sized building, we are invited to step inside and learn about Australia's vast collection of colorful wildlife, as well as other wildlife around the world, whether they're endangered or not. Here we learn of the Australia Zoo and Disney's own Animal Kingdom and their efforts to conserve and protect the creatures of the planet as illustrated through demonstrations, videos, and exhibits, not to mention a moving tribute and memorial to the Crocodile Hunter himself. Several varieties of insects and reptiles are kept here in enclosures, allowing an up close and personal glimpse at potentially-deadly creatures.

As mentioned before, the crocodiles in the "mud hole" outside are in fact living, breathing creatures. Zookeepers trained through the proper channels at the Australia Zoo are on duty at the Conservation Centre, doubling as hosts at the center and as the keepers of the salties. These same keepers also perform daily demonstrations of crocodile safety and upkeep, as well as a showcase of several birds native to Australia, including the ever-famous kookaburra. This demonstration is appropriately called Australian Animals.

Platypus Point, which is just a short walk from the edge of the crocodile pool, resembles that of a roadside food stand, this time selling...wait for it...wait for it...gelato and jerky! But REALLY unique gelato and jerky. Some of the gelato flavors include vegemite, coffee, and an unspecified "mystery flavor," while jerky-types include emu, kangaroo, crocodile, and animals non-native to Australia, such as alligator and ostrich. Is it just me, or does the platypus drawn on the stand's overhead sign resemble a certain secret agent?

Meandering through the small but seemingly endless desert takes us past a series of rocky buttes varying in size, eventually leading us to a split in the road where both of the Badlands' major attractions reside. But before reaching this split, we take notice of the Badlands Depot, the third major stop of the Disneyland Australia Railroad. Unlike Adventureland's train station (the spiderweb-draped F.K.E.T. Shipping Center), the Badlands Depot is simply worn by sand and heat, but is still in relatively good shape, being an Outback outpost of many, many years prior to our visit. Oddly enough, the train tracks, outlining the northernmost point of the park, have a small pathway running beneath them, creating a trestle. This desert path leads below and beyond the park's berm and into another area that we have yet to explore...as to what this area is...well, why would I want to spoil the surprise? Don't worry, you'll find out eventually...but perhaps this song can give you a hint in regards to this area's identity...



Continuing down the beaten path, we reach the split where to our left we find the Outback River Run, and to our right, Australia...yes, the attraction is called "Australia." It is at this split where Bugandi can be found performing in a small arena crafted from the desert terrain. "Bugandi," which translates to "to sing" in the Aboriginal language, is a small group of Aboriginal performers who put on displays of traditional Aboriginal song and dance, didgeridoos and all. For now, we'll skip past the musicians and head left towards Outback River Run, an adventure composed of pure fantasy.

Sub-tropical landscape begins to take over this mountainous portion of the Badlands, the sound of a rushing river and thundering waterfalls not-so-faraway. Animatronic salties lurk within nearby pools, hissing with hunger. Equally faux snakes lurk among the desert foliage, ready to attack. Road signs warning of an abundance in dangerous wildlife (i.e. dingoes, snakes, crocodiles, spiders, etc.) hint that a popular gathering place for animals is nearby, and no, it's not the friendly and childproof Steve Irwin Conservation Centre. It is here we find the scarcely-populated Badlands Rafting Co., a former tourist attraction-turned ghost town. Photographs and other artifacts found throughout the old information center hint at a booming industry in the past, but a prominently-framed newspaper article in regards to a supposed "serpent attack" implies an ill-fated end to the company just a few years prior. As for the size of this killer serpent? Well, the massive, twenty-foot long snakeskin strung across the wall of a winding corridor may justify the right to soil your pants.

The sound of thundering whitewater grows closer and closer as we hop aboard a circular raft and embark into the vast interior of the Australian Outback. The journey starts innocently enough with a relaxing cruise past the various creatures that reside in the desert, almost like a fast-paced Jungle River Cruise if you will. Kangaroos, emus, and camels for instance can be seen playing near the water's edge, often entangled in Marc Davis-esque situations. It isn't until our raft careens into the mouth of a skull-shaped cavern that we encounter a massive snake (think the Basilisk from Harry Potter but ten times worse) whom decides to give chase...after all, what good is a modern Disney attraction without something going horribly wrong?

What ensues next is an epic whitewater journey down waterfalls, in and around narrow canyons, through eerie caverns infested with flying foxes, a crocodile-infested lake, and a serpentine finale with a little more bite than other whitewater attractions.



The final attraction in the Badlands is the aforementioned "Australia," a more realistic approach to the beautiful country and its rich history. In the style of classic Epcot dark rides (you know...Horizons, Spaceship Earth, etc.), Australia takes us on a slow-moving journey through the history of the country and continent, from the days of the dinosaurs to the first British settlers in 1770. Australia also gives us a first-hand view of the other regions of Australia, whether it be the Gondwana Rainforests, the bustling harbor of Sydney, or the snow-capped mountains of New South Wales. Several influential people from Australia's history are featured in full audio animatronic form, while several moments of great historical significance are also featured, such as the ANZUS Treaty and the gold rush of 1851. In the true Epcot-style, a film showcasing the culture and people of Australia is presented, in addition to a walk through exhibit with several interactive elements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubbc4tXO6Mw

The blistering heat of the desert behind us, we head towards a more luscious, almost forested-region of the Magic Kingdom. Familiar tunes ring into our ears, overwhelming our senses with old-fashioned nostalgia. It's almost as if we...wait...we have! It's almost as if we've stepped into Fantasyland, the happiest land of them all!

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Remember, the Badlands is the smallest land in the park as to not make the land all-too-familiar to Australian guests. Personally, I feel as if it is a short and sweet transition between Frontierland and

The Badlands Attractions & Entertainment

1. Australia
2. Australian Animals **
3. Bugandi **
4. Disneyland Australia Railroad
5. Outback River Run FP
6. Steve Irwin Conservation Centre

The Badlands Shopping & Dining

1. Outback Showbag
2. Platypus Point
3. The Yowling Yowie

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

You didn't really think I'd dive into Fantasyland without a diversion first, did you? I love surprises, and today's post is nothing short of a surprise.

Let's do a quick recap of everything so far, lands and sub-areas included...

ELIASBURG
- Town Square
- Main Street
- Blue Moon Boulevard
- Anaheim Way
ADVENTURELAND
- Forgotten Kingdom
- Arabian Marketplace
- Uncharted Lagoon
FRONTIERLAND
- Buzzard Rock County
- French Quarter
- Nature's Wonderland
- Glacier Ridge
THE BADLANDS

Of course, the next land is supposed to be that of Fantasyland, as mentioned in the Badlands overview...however, you know me and plot twists...before we dive in, we'll be taking a look at what lies beyond the park's berm and into an entire area of the park that has yet to be explored in any Magic Kingdom thus far. A bit of an odd choice to some, but a not-so-odd choice to others. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm pleased to announce the next area of Disneyland Australia:



Pixar Place (name subject to change). Now, judging by the size of the rest of the park, you're probably wondering what massive sub-areas will compose Pixar Place? Well...I guess I'll give a couple spoilers...okay, complete spoilers.

1. Radiator Springs - Themed to the World of Cars & Cars 2
2. Monstropolis - Themed to the World of Monsters, Inc. & Monsters University
3. The Great Barrier Reef - Themed to the World of Finding Nemo & Finding Dory
4. Bonnie's Backyard - Themed to the World of Toy Story 1 - 3
5. Riley's Head - Themed to the World of Inside Out

Now, you're probably wondering why Pixar Place is located beyond the park's northern berm when the park is big enough for its inclusion within the railroad tracks. Well, Pixar Place won't be around on opening day. In fact, let's assume that this massive park overview takes place ten or so years after the park's debut. Pixar Place was not one of the opening day lands in the park, so it's only logical that it makes its home beyond the berm as it is an added feature. Why isn't La Ratatouille apart of Pixar Place? Because La Ratatouille was an opening day restaurant, that's why! In my next major update, we'll dive right into Fantasyland, but in the meantime, you've been warned of the next land unique to Disneyland Australia (technically unique).

Oh, I'm not done teasing you all. While one or two lands have been unveiled way prior to their overview, not all have been unveiled. Also, I'm plussing up the park's size to 650 acres. Yep. I'm really going for the throat here. Sometimes, projects get out of control and get bigger and better, and I am glad to say that that's certainly the case here, I assure you. So, as a teaser, can you guess what the remaining lands are?

1. Fantasyland
2. Pixar Place
3. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Timekeeper
4. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Figment
5. Mos Eisley Spaceport
6. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Scarlett Johansson
7. Hollywoodland
8. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Volcano

But wait! There's more! To hold you over during the wait for Fantasyland and eventually Pixar Place, here's the music loop for...Adventureland! And by Adventureland I mean the Forgotten Kingdom sub-area, of course, land of crackling records, brass phonographs, and vintage radios. All of the music, with the exception of ONE song pre-date or date back to 1933, the setting of the Forgotten Kingdom. For the best effect, play the below video above the songs when listening. This same music loop carries over into the shop and restaurant interiors, as well as the queues of the Jungle River Cruise, Curse of the Stone Tiger, Indiana Jones Adventure, and the Disneyland Australia Railroad.



Forgotten Kingdom Music Loop

1. "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" - Tommy Dorsey
2. "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling" - Annette Hanshaw
3. "Minnie the Moocher" - Cab Calloway
4. "Happy Days Are Here Again" - Ben Selvin and the Crooners
5. "I Wan'na Be Like You" - Christopher Walken (the song is "remastered" to crackle, pop and sound like it's coming from an old record)
6. "The Old Man of the Mountain" - The Mills Brothers
7. "Mood Indigo" - Duke Ellington
8. "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!" - Billy Cotton
9. "A Bird in a Gilded Cage" - Florrie Forde
10. "Puttin' on the Ritz" - Fred Astaire
11. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" - Gertrude Niesen
12. "St. James Infirmary" - Louis Armstrong
13. "Dream a Little Dream of Me" - Ozzie Nelson
14. "The Haunted House" - New Mayfair Dance Orchestra
15. "Down Hearted Blues" - Bessie Smith
16. "Deep Purple" - 101 Strings Orchestra
17. "Shadow Waltz" - Bing Crosby
18. "Moon Song" - Annette Hanshaw
19. "Stardust" - Isham Jones and his Orchestra
20. "I'm in Love Again" - The Six Hottentots

 

[mickeyfan5534]

1. Fantasyland
2. Pixar Place
3. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Timekeeper
4. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Figment
5. Mos Eisley Spaceport
6. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Scarlett Johansson
7. Hollywoodland
8. Mystery Land - Subtle, Non-Helpful Hint: Volcano

3 is Discoveryland, 4 is the Dreamport, 6 is Avengers, no idea what 8 is.

 

[IAmNotAHufflepuff]

3 is Discoveryland, 4 is the Dreamport, 6 is Avengers, no idea what 8 is.

3 is Discoveryland, 4 is Epcot-future style area of sorts, 6 is Marvel, 8 is Mysterious Island-like land?

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

3 is a close guess for both of you...

4 is kind of close for both of you...

6 is correct for both of you...

8 is incorrect for both of you...

Also, Riley's Head was left out of the Pixar Place sub-areas for some reason. I'll edit the original post shortly. Look for Fantasyland to be start being pieced together these next couple of days.

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

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"Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, the age of chivalry, magic and make believe are reborn - and fairy tales come true. Fantasyland is dedicated to the young and the young-in-heart - to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams do come true." - Walt Disney

With the easternmost portion of the park well behind us, things take a more fantastical turn as we cross the mighty drawbridge spanning Fantasy Lagoon and approach the Gothic-Bavarian masterpiece known as Snow White Castle. With its magnificent archways, narrow turrets, imposing gargoyles, and curved towers, Snow White Castle represents a bygone era in which the likes of Goldilocks and the Three Bears or Little Red Riding Hood might have actually existed, a time when fairy tale fantasy lived in a world rich in magic... This world, of course is represented beyond the castle walls in the "happiest kingdom of them all" - Fantasyland.

Stepping foot within the castle, we are immediately "welcomed" by a choral and orchestral rendition of "Some Day My Prince Will Come" seamlessly intertwined with "When You Wish Upon a Star," a Disney staple. The sheer size and magnificence of Snow White Castle is fully realized once inside the castle's lavish interior, multi-storied and laden with decor reminiscent of the medieval era; vivid tapestries, stone statues, fine-glass windows, and a hand-painted mosaic mural illustrating the tale of Walt Disney's classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. High above us, a stained glass window (taken from Kingdom Hearts) casts an almost yellow light onto the center of the interior, shining upon a hand-carved statue of Snow White being whisked away on horseback by Prince Ferdinand. Below it, a plaque reads:

"You're Never Too Old to be Young."

The Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique resides on the first floor of the castle, the broom closet-turned abode of Cinderella's Fairy Godmother. In this enchanted chamber inhabited by chattering mice and whistling bluebirds, children of all ages are allowed the chance to magically transform into his or her own favorite Disney character (mostly princesses), a dream come true for many a youngster. The Wishing Well, themed and named for Snow White's favorite pastime, sells all things fantasy, from sorcerer hats to princess gowns. A backdoor leads out to nearby Snow White Grotto, an actual wishing well and grotto inhabited by hand-carved statues of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a Magic Kingdom staple since the original Disneyland premiered the grotto in 1961. On the adjacent side of the first-floor, a stone passage leads to the Festival Arena, Fantasyland's premiere outdoor amphitheater, and home to more than one source of "medieval" entertainment; the Festival of Fools, Tales from Fantasyland, and Royal Swing Band.

Back inside the castle, we climb an elegant stairwell to the second-floor, finding not one, but two major points of interest. The Princess Royal Gathering, a lavish corridor of princess meet-n-greets brings to fruition the dreams of many a little girl through the in-person appearances of Snow White, Cinderella, Merida, Rapunzel, Anna, Elsa, Aurora, Belle, and occasionally Tiana, Mulan, and Jasmine. The adjacent Royal Banquet Hall provides fine dining and champagne a la Florida's Be Our Guest Restaurant, only the interior decor and murals are themed to that of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, fitting the theme of the castle. Only open for breakfast and lunch, the Royal Banquet Hall provides stunning views of Fantasy Lagoon and Eliasburg, in addition to character appearances throughout the course of each meal, the only such experience in the entire park. Naturally, the Banquet Hall cannot serve dinner, as both sunset and the projection mapping of the Magic of Dreams would be a grave misfortune for anyone looking out the window.

A climb to the third-floor takes us to the closed-off residence of the Dream Suite, an in-park hotel suite if you will. Only reserved for those of us with special circumstances (or taking a guided tour of the park), the Dream Suite is an immersive gem hidden within the castle walls, a luxurious penthouse suite of fantastical proportions. With a master bedroom, jacuzzi-tub, and stunning view of Fantasyland, the Dream Suite is truly and quite literally the suite of our dreams...

Back on the first-floor, we find that not all life is happily ever after within the walls of Snow White Castle...in fact, the door leading to the cellar proves to be rather ominous with its skull keystone and skeleton statues on either side wielding torches. An overhead archway reads "Snow White Castle Mystery Tour." Perhaps not is all as it seems beneath the earth...

Narrated and guided by the Magic Mirror and a traitorous castle servant, the Snow White Castle Mystery Tour takes us on an underground tour of the world beneath Fantasyland, land of villains and unhappy endings. Here we encounter the likes of the Horned King, Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Stromboli, Scar, Lady Tremaine, Chernabog, Hades, Mother Gothel, and so many others...here we experience the dark magic of bubbling cauldrons and shapeshifting...here we...well, I'm sure you get the point by now. Unlike the other walk-through "haunted attractions," the Mystery Tour remains opened year-round, much unlike the aforementioned Sleepy Hollow Sideshow and Eliasburg Hotel.



Back above the ground, we step out of Snow White Castle, beneath the magnificent stained glass window, and into the bustling storybook village of Castle Town, a quaint little village with architectural inspiration derived from the likes of Bavarian, Swiss, and Tudor-styles. Minstrel-style arrangements of classic Disney tunes and non-Disney tunes alike fill the air, creating a sense of medieval trade and fellowship. The glistening shape of the Fantasia Carrousel sits front and center in town, a lift of the Shanghai Disneyland attraction, trading in the typical horses and carts for winged-horses, unicorns, and centaurs, not to mention the occasional Greek chariot. Naturally, statues and topiaries resembling the dancing creatures of "Dance of the Hours" decorate the surrounding area while the carrousel itself "self-plays" luscious instrumentals of songs featured in Fantasia. To boot, stills from Fantasia appear within the confines of the carrousel, respectively held up by hand-carved cherubs of "The Pastoral Symphony" fame.

Among the "storybook" architecture, we find a collection of various shops and adventures, each representing the world of fantasy better than the last. The first of these adventures is none other than Snow White's Scary Adventures which...well, you'll just have to wait until the next post now, won't you?

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More to come! This post alone was obviously just the interior of the castle and a little bit of the first sub-area haha.

 

[MANEATINGWREATH]

You know what, I'm having so much fun with Fantasyland, I've decided to keep going forward with Fantasyland, rather than taking the aforementioned detour to post Snow White and a few other dark ride ride-throughs. So, instead, enjoy part two of Fantasyland.
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Castle Town represents an era in medieval Europe that may or may not have ever truly existed...rather than appearing historic, the entirety of the village appears to be from the pages of Grimm's Fairy Tales or Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes, hinting at a time on this earth when Goldilocks and the Three Bears or Little Red Riding Hood may have actually existed... A time when magic was real and monsters walked the earth...

To further establish this, many characters typical of childhood fantasy appear as "life-sized" fiberglass figures, seamlessly placed throughout the gardens and facades of the village... Humpty Dumpty sits on a wall; a massive beanstalk stretches toward the heavens above; a cat with a fiddle sleeps on the belly of an equally-tired cow in sneakers; a steadfast tin soldier presents a bouquet to a ballerina; the tortoise prepares to bypass the hare at the finish line; etc.

Among the various shops and adventures found throughout the "city limits" of Castle Town, we first stumble upon a Gothic-Bavarian manor home, elegant, medieval, yet intimidating in both design and appearance, perhaps due in part to the ravens and skulls embroidered into its fanciful architecture. From its rooftop, a fiberglass pair of vultures pierce our souls with their beady eyes, hinting at something awry from within. This manor is none other than Grimhilde Manor, home of the Evil Queen herself. The old witch often parts the blood-red curtains of her solitary tower, peering down at the cobblestone streets below, waiting for some unsuspecting prey to step foot inside...

Grimhilde Manor is respectively the home of Snow White's Scary Adventures, one of three classic dark rides featured in DLA's Fantasyland. Nestled in the space closest to Snow White Castle, Snow White's Scary Adventures takes us aboard a mine car named for one of the Seven Dwarfs and into a masterpiece in carnival "spook house" dark rides. From the general cheeriness of the Dwarfs' Diamond Mine to the terrifying catacombs and dungeons of the Evil Queen's Castle, Snow White's Scary Adventures takes heavy inspiration from the 1971-1994 version of the attraction found in the Magic Kingdom, as well as material of MEW's own mind, creating a solid mix between light and dark that is guaranteed to end with a happily ever after...as in, no one gets killed by a giant gemstone in this version...I'm looking at you Magic Kingdom...

The Castle Heraldry Shoppe near the exit of Scary Adventures welcomes us with a suit of armor and truly magnificent display of medieval weaponry in the front window. This unique shop allows us to purchase authentic suits of medieval armor and weaponry (obviously not to be carried around the park), as well as trace our ancestral roots across the globe to the various continents and countries throughout history. The Sword in the Stone rests in an alcove just outside the heraldry shoppe, unable to be pulled by even the strongest of would-be knights. An inscription above the sword reads:

"Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone and anvil is rightwise ruler born of England."

Taking a cue from Peter Pan's Flight to Neverland in Adventureland, Ariel's Undersea Adventure takes up residence just a feet away from Scary Adventures and the Heraldry Shoppe, washing us aboard a large seashell suspended from the ceiling, which allows us to float and "swim" through the magnificent world under the sea. Unlike the existing Little Mermaid attractions on either coast, DLA's dark ride takes inspiration from the never-built Disneyland Paris dark ride, as seen in this video.



Held within the confines of a manor home of Dutch influence, we are greeted by a bronze statue of Ariel placed within an alcove high above the entrance, a la Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Once inside, we board our aforementioned seashell and journey off through the various sights and sounds of The Little Mermaid, with an emphasis on those classic musical numbers we all know and love... Gadgets & Gizmos A'Plenty, a Little Mermaid superstore takes up residence just next door, selling countless goods, including - you guessed it - dinglehoppers.

A third and final dark ride rounds off the eastern side of Castle Town, this particular facade resembling the familiar homestead of a familiar French princess...

Here we find the home of Belle's Storybook Journey, the world's first dark ride themed to Beauty and the Beast, perhaps the greatest film of the Disney Renaissance. Boarding some bizarre invention made by Maurice, we journey off into the dark forests of France where we are attacked by hungry wolves, only to be rescued by the ferocious Beast. Meandering into the Beast's Castle, we are immediately treated to a rousing performance of "Be Our Guest," followed by a collection of scenes and songs from the Oscar-nominated film. It seems only appropriate that Bonjour! Village Gifts and Gaston's Tavern make their home just a short distance from Belle's Storybook Journey.

The dimly-lit Gaston's Tavern is marked by its wide array of antler-based decorating and bronze fountain of Gaston and LeFou just outside amid the cobblestone pavement. The menu items inside the tavern are similar to that of an actual European tavern, including beer, specialty non-alcoholic drinks, bratwurst, turkey legs, pork shanks, and meat pies. Gaston himself makes rather conceited meet-n-greet appearances just outside the tavern's entrance, often engaging in push-up competitions and wit-battles with patrons.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pgpX76Y1Zo

With the aforementioned Fantasia Carrousel in the center of town, we make our way to the western side of town which kicks off with Frozen Ever After, a spiritual sequel to the highest-grossing animated film of all-time: Frozen. Although it shares the same name with a certain Epcot attraction, DLA's Frozen Ever After is nowhere close to being the same attraction. Rather than boarding a Viking ship, we hop aboard Kristoff's sleigh, setting off for the not-so-distant kingdom of Arendelle where the wedding of Kristoff and Anna is due to begin. However, Elsa, once again, has developed a cold, and as we all know, that can only lead to mishaps and mayhem involving Olaf and the "Snoggies." But relax, the cold never bothered me anyway... The Norwegian-inspired facade of Frozen Ever After and the neighboring Arendelle Treats, a Frozen-themed dessert shop make this little corner of Fantasyland the epicenter for all things Frozen. This ongoing theme is of course broken by Frozen Ever After's next-door neighbor, Jolly Holiday with Mary Poppins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBkSy3dnIY8

Held inside a Tudor home a la the Banks or Darling Family, Jolly Holiday with Mary Poppins plops us aboard a whimsical carousel horse and into jolly old England where we pay witness to the musical adventures of Mary Poppins, Bert, and the Banks children with dancing penguins, made-up words, kite flying, dancing chimney sweeps, and much, much more from Walt Disney's masterpiece, Mary Poppins. The Tudor architecture continues on with Admiral Boom's Pub & Dining Room, an authentic British pub belonging to Admiral Boom, the eccentric naval commander and neighbor of the Banks Family. Dishes and drinks authentic to a London pub are for sale here, including fish and chips, a venerable pub classic. Unlike the similar Gaston's Tavern, the pub is a table service restaurant with live folk music typical of the United Kingdom.

Rounding off the western side of Castle Town is one final dark ride and gift shop, this time themed to the likeliness of a Swiss chalet. This Swiss chalet is appropriately the home of The Adventures of Pinocchio, the second of three classic Fantasyland dark rides to be featured in Fantasyland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZ5xPluFJ0

An old woodcutter's cart takes us into the world of Pinocchio where wishing upon stars and puppet shows are an everyday occurrence. But as usual, dangers are abundant in the world of fantasy, with vile coachmen, man-eating whales, greedy puppeteers, and little boys transforming into donkeys lurking around almost every corner. Geppetto's Toy Shop, the livelihood and residence of Pinocchio's "father" sits at the exit of the sixth and final dark ride in Castle Town, a trinket and toy-ridden gift shop with an abundance in Old World details (cuckoo clocks, music boxes, etc.). It's only fair that Cleo and Figaro both make animatronic appearances within the shop.

Every night, Castle Town closes for a total of two hours to allow the safety of guests throughout the Magic of Dreams which launches fireworks from behind Snow White Castle. The rest of Fantasyland remains open, allowing the perfect fantasy experience for guests of all ages.

The exterior walls of Snow White Castle open up to the northern point of town, branching out towards the unknown, much like a real-life castle would do in the days of untamed forests and the Crusades. Before us sits a massive forest from the pages of a fantasy novel or the reels of Once Upon a Time. This area, of course is naturally the first major sub-area of Fantasyland next to Castle Town, the Enchanted Forest. A large pole with signs splitting into different directions greets us as we head toward the Enchanted Forest.

Castle Town - Behind You
Enchanted Forest - Straight Ahead
Wonderland - That-a-Way ------ >
Small World Plaza - This-a-Way <------
Halloween Town - North /\
Christmas Town - Northwest /\
Beastly Kingdom - Northeast /\
Pixar Place - Beyond the Railroad Tracks /\

Clearly, we have a lot to cover...so, let's begin our journey into the woods.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEkKIlGDjm8

The Enchanted Forest encompasses a key location in almost any major fairy tale - the woods. Tall trees of European origin provide shade from the sun, yet a sturdy hideaway for those wishing to evade the law or the eyes of any given wicked witch. At all times, a mysterious fog rolls across the dirt trail, providing a quaint but exciting sense of mystery amid the fairy tale setting. Trickling streams and miniature waterfalls roll along the side of the road, while the occasional cottage protrudes from among the tree trunks and treetops.

Much like Castle Town, the Enchanted Forest serves as a gateway to further adventures in the realm of fantasy, as well as a path leading to Fantasyland's six additional sub-areas. These adventures start with an old English farmhouse sitting just on the outskirts of Castle Town, rustic and worn by years of age and foul weather. This farmhouse is none other than the show building for Pooh's Grand Adventure, the third and final classic dark ride featured in DLA's Fantasyland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHYvpXe75b8

Pooh's Grand Adventure is innovative and unexpected in its own right, mostly due in part to its unique ride system. Hopping aboard the back of a massive "Heffalump-Bee," our own grand adventure begins airborne as we fly through a blustery day in the Hundred Acre Wood. Suddenly, an unexpected rainstorm drops us into the floodwaters below, turning the airborne bees into swimming elephants, followed by a trackless spin through Pooh's Heffalump and Woozle-filled nightmare. Unlike the dark rides of Castle Town, Pooh's Grand Adventure utilizes three-dimensional sets and full audio animatronic figures, a distinct turning point in our trip through Fantasyland. Pooh Corner, a Winnie the Pooh-themed superstore and bakery sits and serves as the exit to the popular attraction. Pooh's Thoughtful Spot, a 100 Acre Wood-themed playground resides in a forest clearing just near Pooh Corner, allowing little ones to explore the world of Christopher Robin and the bear of very little brain. Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger all make meet-n-greet appearances in the surrounding hollow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyrYgCvxBUg

A stunning "oasis" in the midst of the Enchanted Forest brings us to the forefront of Rapunzel's Tower in all its magical glory, an icon for an entirely new generation of Disney fans.

A nearby cavern leads us to the queue and entrance of Tangled: A Musical Quest, an E-Ticket dark ride through the immersive world of Tangled. Like Pooh's Grand Adventure (who's show building is literally back-to-back with Tangled's), the sets, animatronics and effects are in full-swing here, immersive and of the highest-caliber. All of the right musical numbers are featured, as well as all the movie's most memorable scenes and sequences. Nearby, a certain restaurant beckons to us, a spiritual "sister" to Gaston's Tavern back in Castle Town... Can you guess what it is?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbVlGESh9Mc

That's right, The Snuggly Duckling makes its first dining appearance in any Disney theme park, even inhabited by a hook-handed pianist and a singing band of thugs and criminals with a song in their heart and a twinkle in their toes. Although a bit similar to Gaston's Tavern and Admiral Boom's Pub, the Snuggly Duckling is distinctly different as not only does it have a large artificial tree in its core, the entire building is slanted and built at an unnatural angle. Better yet, the Snuggly Duckling sells menu items not sold anywhere else in the park, such as pastrami, dessert pies, and various stews.

A short distance from Rapunzel's Tower and the Snuggly Duckling resides an outdoor amphitheater among the woods, simply entitled the Fantasyland Theater. It is here at the Fantasyland Theater where we discover the magic of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBl-zOvRFCM

In this live production, based on the Disney film and Broadway production of the same name (although this particular production takes creative inspiration from the production posted above), we journey deep into the Enchanted Forest where we unveil the story of a childless Baker and his Wife on their quest to have a child. Along the way, they are joined by bold princes, Cinderella, evil stepsisters, Jack, a wicked Witch, and Little Red Riding Hood.

As the subject matter of Into the Woods is rather macabre and the show itself is a bit long, a condensed and toned-down production of Act One only is displayed, meaning that in this production of the Sondheim classic, everyone lives! Huzzah! Except Milky White whom dies for a hot second...

Last but not least, the Enchanted Forest boasts a tranquil cruise through the patchwork quilt-terrain of Storybook Land, land of miniature recreations of the various locales and scenery of many a Disney classic. This tranquil cruise is of course the classic Storybook Land Canal Boats, the perfect representation of all the classic stories and legends that weren't able to fit into the whole of Fantasyland. A prominent lighthouse on display outside the docks points the way toward Wonderland, our next stop in Fantasyland...

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Quite clearly, Fantasyland is the largest land yet! Thoughts so far?

Credit goes to I believe @DisneyManOne for the name "Pooh's Grand Adventure." I might be wrong, though. Please correct me if I am.

 

[DisneyManOne]

Credit goes to I believe @DisneyManOne for the name "Pooh's Grand Adventure." I might be wrong, though. Please correct me if I am.

The name for my Pooh ride concept was "Winnie the Pooh's Most Grand Adventure", MEW.

 

[DisneyManOne]

In addition, I absolutely adore your concept for an Into the Woods-based production. However, I have an idea: instead of it being an ampitheater, why not seat the audience on wooden benches that are very close to the stage area, thus immersing them in the story?