Frontierland is the largest land in Disneyland. From the hub, you enter Liberty Street, a direct replica of the one found at Walt Disney World, however there are a few minor changes. Columbia Harbour House, Liberty Tree Tavern, the Liberty Tree, and Sleepy Hollow still exist, however there is not a Haunted Mansion or a Mark Twain Riverboat, and the Hall of Presidents has been changed to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
From there one may travel left or right. If one travels left, they will find Fowler's Harbour, a small stretch of shops and eateries including the Frontierland Shootin' Exposition. This area is themed to Tennessee's Great Smokey Mountain region and features shops and eateries reminiscent of the area. Also a small path across from the strip is where one can set sail on one of Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes or one of Mike Fink's Keel Boats.
Pressing on, one will find the Blue Bayou, a peaceful plaza that provides a nostalgic look back at historic New Orleans and the fanciful bayous that grace the state. Here one can join the grim grinning ghosts at the Haunted Mansion, take a relaxing voyage on the Mark Twain Riverboat, or sample the delights of New Orleans at the Blue Bayou restaurant, plus enjoy an assortment of many other shops and eateries. Note that the Blue Bayou provides a direct link to Adventureland's Pirate Cove.
The north side of the Blue Bayou connects with Thunder Mesa, an original idea that was never fully realized at the Disney parks. This southwestern town, home to Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and Slue Foot Sue's Golden Horseshoe invites guests to experience two of the wildest rides in the west including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Geyser Mountain, an E-Ticket attraction that takes guests on a wild mine ride through the cavernous realms of the boiling mountain. In a grand finale, guests are shot through Old Faithful before plummeting back into the deep crevace below.
Behind Thunder Mesa lies the settlement of Jamestown, a fort cummunity that borders the shores of the Rivers of America. Here you can hop aboard the Sailing Ship Columbia or explore the home of Pocahontas. Beyond the fort, Chief Powhatan's peaceful indian village can be found amidst the trees. Here, guests can meet characters from Disney's 1995 animated classic, Pocahontas, experience Colors of the Wind, a stirring retelling of the legend of Pocahontas featuring the beloved characters and music from the film, or take in one of the more unique E-Ticket attractions. The show is held inside an enormous tent (much like the one that once held Tarzan Rocks at Disney's Animal Kingdom, however themed to a Native American dwelling) located in a shaded glade away from the village. The E-Ticket attraction, known currently as Just Around the Riverbend takes guests on an adventurous canoe ride much like Pocahontas did in the film. Along your journey, you'll encounter many of Pocahontas's animal friends, brave the mighty river rapids, pass beautiful woodland scenery, and in a grand finale plummet down a towering waterfall that deposits you back to the Thunder Mesa area. Note that Jamestown is a hard area to access. It is best reached by way of one of Davy Crockett's explorer canoes or through Critter Country.
Not far from Jamestown is Critter Country, a land of fantasy amidst the Wild Frontier. In this whimsical corner of the land one can scale Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse, join Winnie the Pooh on his famous Hunny Hunt, or take the plunge on Splash Mountain, modeled after the one at Tokyo Disneyland. You can also take in a showing of the Country Bear Jamboree take in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail featuring "The Magic of Brother Bear" (which provides a smooth transition between Critter Country and the Rainbow Mountain area), or visit Toy Story pals at Woody's Roundup!
Continuing on through Critter Country, one will come upon the Disneyland ranch (a concept I am still working on). This provides another link to the Rainbow Mountain area, as well as quick access to Fantasyland.
The Rainbow Mountain area is one of the more geographically beautiful areas of the park. Rainbow Mountain is not a full-fledged Disney mountain per say, however it has its share of thrills and delights. Here you can explore the mountain in two ways: A rollicking Stagecoach voyage or the classic Mine Train ride. At Frontierland's center is Grizzly Peak, home of the Grizzly River Run, and located in the shadows of Grizzly Peak, Tom Sawyer's Island. While older kids take the plunge on Grizzly River Run, little tykes can explore the mysteries of Injun Joe's Cave and the many secret passages located within Fort Langhorn. Adults will also enjoy resting at Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn, a peaceful retreat that sits comfortably on the winding riverbank.
Here are some more uncovered points concerning the Frontierland region.
Tom Sawyer Island is reachable in two different ways. A natural bridge links Rainbow Mountain with Grizzly peak, and the rafts are situated near the junction that connects the Blue Bayou, Thunder Mesa, Fowler's Harbour, and the Blue Bayou.
Also, a small woodland trail at the base of Rainbow Mountain leads to the bridge to the Beast's castle, which provides a nice link back to Main Street or into the realm of Fantasyland.
From there one may travel left or right. If one travels left, they will find Fowler's Harbour, a small stretch of shops and eateries including the Frontierland Shootin' Exposition. This area is themed to Tennessee's Great Smokey Mountain region and features shops and eateries reminiscent of the area. Also a small path across from the strip is where one can set sail on one of Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes or one of Mike Fink's Keel Boats.
Pressing on, one will find the Blue Bayou, a peaceful plaza that provides a nostalgic look back at historic New Orleans and the fanciful bayous that grace the state. Here one can join the grim grinning ghosts at the Haunted Mansion, take a relaxing voyage on the Mark Twain Riverboat, or sample the delights of New Orleans at the Blue Bayou restaurant, plus enjoy an assortment of many other shops and eateries. Note that the Blue Bayou provides a direct link to Adventureland's Pirate Cove.
The north side of the Blue Bayou connects with Thunder Mesa, an original idea that was never fully realized at the Disney parks. This southwestern town, home to Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and Slue Foot Sue's Golden Horseshoe invites guests to experience two of the wildest rides in the west including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Geyser Mountain, an E-Ticket attraction that takes guests on a wild mine ride through the cavernous realms of the boiling mountain. In a grand finale, guests are shot through Old Faithful before plummeting back into the deep crevace below.
Behind Thunder Mesa lies the settlement of Jamestown, a fort cummunity that borders the shores of the Rivers of America. Here you can hop aboard the Sailing Ship Columbia or explore the home of Pocahontas. Beyond the fort, Chief Powhatan's peaceful indian village can be found amidst the trees. Here, guests can meet characters from Disney's 1995 animated classic, Pocahontas, experience Colors of the Wind, a stirring retelling of the legend of Pocahontas featuring the beloved characters and music from the film, or take in one of the more unique E-Ticket attractions. The show is held inside an enormous tent (much like the one that once held Tarzan Rocks at Disney's Animal Kingdom, however themed to a Native American dwelling) located in a shaded glade away from the village. The E-Ticket attraction, known currently as Just Around the Riverbend takes guests on an adventurous canoe ride much like Pocahontas did in the film. Along your journey, you'll encounter many of Pocahontas's animal friends, brave the mighty river rapids, pass beautiful woodland scenery, and in a grand finale plummet down a towering waterfall that deposits you back to the Thunder Mesa area. Note that Jamestown is a hard area to access. It is best reached by way of one of Davy Crockett's explorer canoes or through Critter Country.
Not far from Jamestown is Critter Country, a land of fantasy amidst the Wild Frontier. In this whimsical corner of the land one can scale Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse, join Winnie the Pooh on his famous Hunny Hunt, or take the plunge on Splash Mountain, modeled after the one at Tokyo Disneyland. You can also take in a showing of the Country Bear Jamboree take in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail featuring "The Magic of Brother Bear" (which provides a smooth transition between Critter Country and the Rainbow Mountain area), or visit Toy Story pals at Woody's Roundup!
Continuing on through Critter Country, one will come upon the Disneyland ranch (a concept I am still working on). This provides another link to the Rainbow Mountain area, as well as quick access to Fantasyland.
The Rainbow Mountain area is one of the more geographically beautiful areas of the park. Rainbow Mountain is not a full-fledged Disney mountain per say, however it has its share of thrills and delights. Here you can explore the mountain in two ways: A rollicking Stagecoach voyage or the classic Mine Train ride. At Frontierland's center is Grizzly Peak, home of the Grizzly River Run, and located in the shadows of Grizzly Peak, Tom Sawyer's Island. While older kids take the plunge on Grizzly River Run, little tykes can explore the mysteries of Injun Joe's Cave and the many secret passages located within Fort Langhorn. Adults will also enjoy resting at Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn, a peaceful retreat that sits comfortably on the winding riverbank.
Here are some more uncovered points concerning the Frontierland region.
Tom Sawyer Island is reachable in two different ways. A natural bridge links Rainbow Mountain with Grizzly peak, and the rafts are situated near the junction that connects the Blue Bayou, Thunder Mesa, Fowler's Harbour, and the Blue Bayou.
Also, a small woodland trail at the base of Rainbow Mountain leads to the bridge to the Beast's castle, which provides a nice link back to Main Street or into the realm of Fantasyland.
