Thursday, August 30, 2018

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Tomorrowland Information
The 2018 Incredible Tomorrowland Expo
This summer, The Incredibles are taking over Tomorrowland! Guests can hang out and dance with Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone from Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. Edna Mode, the greatest superhero costume designer, will also make her debut appearance.

Members of the Super Super Fan Club will be out and about during the Expo, dressed in cosplay as their favorite new aspiring heroes, Brick, Reflux, Krushauer, Voyd, and Screech. Catch them during the Pose-Off Procession at the main stage or wandering the Expo sharing their fandom with fellow attendees.

Each day at noon, Jack-Jack Diaper Dash will give the youngest guests a chance to show off their super speed, zipping (or crawling) to their parental sidekicks as hilarity ensues. Parents can sign up their little heroes beginning at 10:30 a.m. in front of Rockettower Plaza Stage.

Be sure to check out “Super Party Time,” a continuous variety show of super-powered entertainment that takes place daily from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Party Host, DJ, and Super Party Sidekicks will engage Expo guests at Rockettower Plaza Stage in fun and games, with special appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone. Throughout “Super Party Time,” guests will be introduced to up-and-coming Supers like ElectroGirl and Gyroman.

There are some picture perfect spots around the entire land too - the 'Moments in Super History' photo opportunities include backdrops that commemorate iconic events from the film such as the Incredibles’ battle with the OmniDroid or saving Metroville from the Underminer’s tunneler.



2018 Incredible Summer! Photo Gallery
Tomorrowland Attractions
Tomorrowland Overview

Tomorrowland was originally designed to portray Disney's view of the future. The only trouble with futuristic views is that they need frequent updating.

In the 90's, Disney chose a different tactic and renovated Tomorrowland to depict the future as described by sci-fi writers from the 1920's and 1930's. With this imaginative decor, Tomorrowland is the "Future That Never Was."

Lots of neon, glass and gleaming metal is used to create this themed land. Over by Space Mountain, there are metal palm trees that actually react to sunlight.

Over time, some attractions were renamed to give them a futuristic feel. The "WEDway People Mover" which began operating in 1975 is now the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. 

The Grand Prix Raceway from '71 is the Tomorrowland Speedway. Other than their names, neither of these attractions have changed much since they opened.

Another minimally changed attraction is Astro Orbiter which replaced 1974's Star Jets. At least with Orbiter, if you're not bothered by heights, you get an amazing view of the park.
Two of Disney's most popular attractions are found in Tomorrowland. Thanks to its incredible theming, Space Mountain is not to be missed. Since 1975, this ride through space always has a long wait and remains a park favorite.

The other "must do" is Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. This ride puts you in the middle of a gigantic arcade game and is fun for guests of all ages.

Right behind the Buzz attraction is the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Same as Buzz, this is great for all ages. It can accommodate a lot of guests which minimizes wait time and you can't beat taking a break from the heat by sitting and laughing.

Stitch's Great Escape is part of Tomorrowland. It's a retrofit of the very scary "Alien Encounter." 

While not as frightening, it still has elements that make it a bad choice for little kids. Stitch's Great Escape is now a seasonal attraction.

Finally, in a bit of a paradox, one of Disney's oldest attractions is found in Tomorrowland.  Disney's Carousel of Progress featured in the 1964 New York World's Fair is located here.

Tomorrowland has several snack and counter service venues. Cosmic Ray's has tons of indoor seating, entertainment and a menu that offer more choices than most of the other counter service destinations. The Lunching Pad offers turkey legs, snacks and frozen drinks.  If you're looking for a cool treat, Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies offers a selection of ice cream and floats.
Shoppers won't be disappointed. The best store in Tomorrowland is Mickey's Star Traders and offers a variety of souvenirs. If you can't find what you're looking for there, you can also check out Merchant of Venus.
Whether it's your first or fiftieth visit, you definitely want to go "back to the future" and explore Tomorrowland.

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Casey's Corner (hot dogs and fries)


Main Street Confectionary (Baked goods, cookies, pastries, cakes)


Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Ice Cream)

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Main Street, U.S.A. Overview


Guests entering the Magic Kingdom emerge from the tunnel under the Walt Disney World Railroad and step into the turn of the century American Main Street, U.S.A. You'll first enter the Town Square complete with a City Hall (Guest Services) and Fire Station. 
Next to the Fire Station you'll find The Harmony Barber Shop. This is a real working hair salon where haircuts and beard/moustache trims are offered. You can also get Baby's First Haircutwith a certificate to remember this 'Magical Moment.' 

Travel along Main Street in a Disney horse drawn trolley, fire engine, omnibus, jitney or horseless carriage. Along the way you'll pass such hometown staples as the Main Street Bakery and Main Street Cinema. The windows above the shops include the names of Disney executives, contributing artists and family members.


Town Square Theater
As you pass under the Main Street Walt Disney World Railroad station, you'll find the "Theater" on your right. (This was originally the Town Square Exposition Hall). The Town Square Theater offers a few different things for guests. Probably the most popular is the meet and greet area for Mickey Mouse. Read about this experience here. Tinker Bell's Magical Nook is also open here for guests to meet Tinker Bell.
The Theater is also the home to the Camera Center. This is a terrific spot to get any camera supplies that you may need (Did your camera run out of batteries after you'd waited in line for that treasured character photo?). PhotoPass headquarters are located here as well. You can view your PhotoPass pictures, order prints or CDs, and ask any questions that you may have about this service. Finally, for pin collectors, there's a select assortment of pins found here. You'll also find a variety of picture frames available for purchase, as well as a limited selection of merchandise. 
In the Fire Station, guests can take part in an interactive game called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Pick up a map and a packet of spell cards, then head out on a quest to become an apprentice of the wizard Merlin as you battle the evil Hades as he tries to take over the Magic Kingdom.
The street ends at the Plaza, or hub of the Magic Kingdom, with the breathtaking Cinderella Castle. At the Main Street train station for the Walt Disney World Railroad, guests board one of the four steam powered trains for a 1 ½ mile trek around the Magic Kingdom. The trains, "Lily Belle", "Roy O. Disney", "Walter E. Disney" and the "Roger E. Broggie", are authentic steam engines found by Disney in Mexico, and brought to the U.S. where they were completely overhauled. The 20-minute journey is a slow, but relaxing way to enjoy the park.

Hungry guests will find a number of choices along and close to Main Street. The sit down restaurants in this area are the Crystal Palace (Character buffet), Tony's Town Square (Italian) and the Plaza Restaurant (sandwiches and burgers).
For fast food, Casey's Corner offers hot dogs and fries. Snacks and beverages can be found at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, Main Street Confectionary, and the Main Street Bakery.
Every imaginable souvenir can be found in shops like The Chapeau (for monogrammed Mickey ears), Crystal Arts, Main Street Gallery, Newsstand, Uptown Jewelers, Main Street Cinema, Disney Clothiers, Main Street Athletic Club, and the Emporium.
Main Street, U.S.A. Entertainment
Main Street Trolley Show
The Main Street Trolley Show showcases 12 performers in their energetic routine right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. The performers sing and dance together in unison as they sing iconic songs like “The Trolley Song," "Walkin' Right Down the Middle of Main Street, U.S.A.," and more! The Main Street Trolley Show happens throughout the morning with the last performance typically happening at 12:45 p.m.
Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet
Six times a day, the Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet perform live for 20 minutes on Main Street, U.S.A. The Dapper Dans wear their trademark straw hats, striped vests, bowties, spats and taps as they sing together a cappella in a four-part harmony!

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Follow the strums of the banjo music and the smell of the smoked turkey legs and it will lead you to the old-time wild west of Frontierland. The crash of the cascading water of Splash Mountain and the screams of the guests in the runaway trains of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will entice you to see more of America's pioneer homeland. Cross the Rivers of America to explore Tom Sawyer's Island or relax in the air-conditioned theatre to see the old-fashioned hoedown fun of the Country Bear Jamboree.

The clapboard buildings of Frontierland house gingham and denim clad Cast Members. Gardeners will appreciate the beauty of Frontierland with the mesquite trees, century plants, evergreens, slack pines and Jerusalem thorns with their fragrant flowers.
Dining opportunities include Pecos Bill Café with tables indoors and outdoors. Burritos, taco salads, and fajitas are served here. Check out the animal heads on the wall, you never know what you'll see. Smoked Turkey legs, of the jumbo variety are available at an outdoor wagon.
The shops in Frontierland offer western themed souvenirs such as turquoise jewelry, Native American or cowboy toys, leather goods, woodcarvings, and Song of the South souvenirs. These items can be found in the Frontier Trading Post, Trail Creek Hat Shop, Prairie Outpost and Supply, Briar Patch, Frontier Wood Carving, and Big Al's.

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Enchanted Forest

Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid – Ariel and her friends take guests along on all their adventures – both under the sea and above! 

Journey of the Little Mermaid

Journey of the Little Mermaid

The Beast's castle stands up on a hill above the village.  Inside, the Be Our Guest Restaurant is counter service during the day, and table service at night.  French-inspired fare is served, keeping with the "Beauty and the Beast" theme. The restaurant's three dining rooms serve 550 guests in three dining rooms - the elegant ballroom setting of the mysterious West Wing of the Beast's castle, the Rose Gallery featuring a life-size music box of Belle and Beast (only open at lunch), and a beautiful ballroom with chandeliers and the views of snow falling outside the windows.






Belle’s Village

Guests can visit Gaston’s Tavern, created to look like the tavern from “Beauty and the Beast” for snacks and drinks.  Items on the menu include a Roasted Pork Shank, Warm Cinnamon Roll, Chocolate Croissant, Mixed Fruit Cup, Sliced Apples with Caramel Sauce, Mixed Vegetable Cup with Dip and Hummus and Chips.  Various soft drinks, juice, milk and water are available.  The restaurant's signature drink is LeFou's Brew, a blend of frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam in a souvenir goblet.
Gaston's Tavern
Gaston's Tavern
Bonjour! Village Gifts sells items inspired by Beauty and the Beast, such as gargoyle goblets, dinnerware from "Be Our Guest" restaurant, Belle shirts for women and girls, home decor, and costume accessories.






Step outside of the village and you will see Belle’s cottage. Enchanted Tales with Belle is an interactive character meet-and-greet location.  Guests start in Maurice’s workshop, then they step through a magical mirror straight into the Beast’s library, where they will meet Belle and Lumiere and experience an interactive fairytale.
Enchanted Tales with Belle

Enchanted Tales with Belle
The Royal Majesty Makers are one of the entertainment groups in Fantasyland. The members of the group are "royal consultants," teaching children the skills to become princes and princesses.  Retired knight Sir Sterling, royal etiquette teacher Lady Llewellyn, squire Tobias and lady-in-waiting Bridget will conduct Knight School, deliver invites to the ball, lead dances and play games.

1200-royal-majesty-makers

In Princess Fairytale Hall, Cinderella and the other Disney princesses greet their guests. This meet and greet area is located in the center of Fantasyland and offers two separate meet and greet experiences.  Guests can choose from Cinderella or Rapunzel. Each will have one other princess with her, but most of the time, you won't know who it is until you get into the room. Stone walls, stained glass windows and high ceilings complete the Castle Courtyard look. Guests enter the queue in a large space filled with the Princesses' portraits before splitting off to individual meeting rooms with the Princesses.
The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction is the updated story of Snow White, told using animated figures and music from the film. The family-friendly coaster takes guests on a musical journey into the dwarfs’ diamond mine, on a train with a new ride system – cars rock back and forth just like real mine cars, so guests will feel every twist and turn in the track.  The cars are designed to look like the dwarfs hand-carved them out of wood with an ax.

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Fantasyland - Storybook Circus

The circus has rolled into town!  Storybook Circus was inspired by the classic Disney animated film Dumbo.  Filled with bright colors, circus posters and lively music, you will really feel like you just stepped into the movie.  As you enter this land, don't forget to look down at the pavement - the circus animals have left behind their footprints, and the elephants even dropped a few peanut shells! 
Fantasyland Storybook Circus at Walt Disney World
This area is home to several attractions.  The Casey Jr. Soak 'N' Splash Station is a great place to let your youngsters cool off from the Florida sun. (Beware - they WILL get wet!) A perennial favorite, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, is now twice the fun with double spinners flying in opposite directions.  While waiting for your turn on the classic attraction, spend time playing inside the Big Top in the interactive queue.  Kids of all ages will enjoy the sights and sounds in Dumbo's circus tent.  If Dumbo is too tame for you, head over to the Barnstormer featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini for a roller coaster just perfect for kids. (You may even find yourself enjoying this one!)

Barnstormer featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini

Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Big Top Souvenirs is the place to get your Storybook Circus merchandise.  There are two embroidery stations where you can personalize your ear hats.  Designed to look like a Big Top circus tent, this location is full of details.  Take the time to look around - even the display units look like circus cars with decorative wheels.  The top of the tent is decorated with circus lights and trapeze poles; on the ground you'll see a circus ring just waiting for its performers to step right in!  A unique feature of this location is Big Top Treats, a show kitchen making cotton candy, caramel apples, "Goofy's Glaciers" drinks and more!

Big Top Souvenirs

Big Top Souvenirs

Big Top Souvenirs
Pete's Silly Sideshow is a meet and greet area where guests can choose one of two lines, either meeting The Great Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot) and The Astounding Donaldo (Donald as a snake charmer) or Minnie Magnifique (Minnie as a circus star) and Madame Daisy Fortuna (Daisy as a fortune teller).  This area will open 45 minutes after park opening, unless the Magic Kingdom has Extra Magic Hours (and during busy holiday seasons). It will close one hour before the park closes.

Pete's Silly Sideshow

Pete's Silly Sideshow


Storybook Circus is also home to the Fantasyland Station of the Walt Disney World Railroad.

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Fantasyland is based on Disney's classic animated films and is the place where children of all ages can step right into a fairy tale. What fairy tale would be complete without a castle? Cinderella Castle is the gateway into this land and its walls stretch across Fantasyland separating it from the rest of the Magic Kingdom. Here, anything is possible.   
The attractions in Fantasyland take you back to your childhood. Experience such classics as "it's a small world", Peter Pan's Flight, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Mad Tea Party and the 3D film, Mickey's PhilharMagic. If you're hungry, grab a bite to eat at Pinocchio's Village Haus, Storybook Treats, or the Cheshire Cafe.
Like other areas of the Disney theme parks, Fantasyland will have its own live entertainment experiences. The Royal Majesty Makers are just one of the new groups. The group are "royal consultants", teaching children the skills to become princes and princesses. Retired knight Sir Sterling, royal etiquette teacher Lady Llewellyn, squire Tobias and lady-in-waiting Bridget will conduct Knight School, deliver invites to the ball, lead dances and play games.
The Storybook Circus Giggle Gang is a group of clowns set out to entertain the guests with their wild shenanigans. Music will be provided by the Silly Saxtet, showing off their unique skills, and featuring Wowzer the clown and his amazing stunts. Chuckles Buffoon McMonkeyshine III and his proteges, Whinny Horselaugh and Snort, will bring the whole area to life! 
Storybook Circus

Storybook Circus features a re-themed Barnstormer featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, complete with interactive queue, and the Fantasyland Station on the Walt Disney World Railroad. Casey Jr. Soak 'N' Splash Station is the place to take the kids when they need to cool off. Head to Big Top Souvenirs to get your Storybook Circus merchandise. A unique feature of this location is Big Top Treats, a show kitchen making cotton candy, caramel apples, Goofy's Glaciers drinks and more!

Pete's Silly Sideshow is a meet and greet area where guests can choose one of two lines, either meeting The Great Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot) and The Astounding Donaldo (Donald as a snake charmer) or Minnie Magnifique (Minnie as a circus star) and Madame Daisy Fortuna (Daisy as a fortune teller).



Enchanted Forest
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – This is a family-friendly roller coaster that brings guests on a musical journey into the dwarfs’ diamond mine!
Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid – Ariel and her friends take guests along on all their adventures – both under the sea and above! 
Be Our Guest Restaurant – This restaurant serves 550 guests in the stunning ballroom, the mysterious West Wing of the Beast’s castle, or the elegant Rose Gallery, with counter service available during the day, and table service at night.
Be Our Guest Restaurant

Belle’s Village – Guests can visit Gaston’s Tavern, created to look like the tavern from Beauty and the Beast or Bonjour! Village Gifts for souvenirs. Step outside of the village and you will see Belle’s cottage.
Enchanted Tales with Belle – A new interactive character meet-and-greet location for Belle and Lumiere, guests start in Maurice’s workshop, where they step through a magical mirror straight into the Beast’s library.    

Enchanted Tales with Belle