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Fantasyland

This enchanting land brings the magic and wonder of famous childhood stories to life. Located just beyond Sleeping Beauty's castle, Fantasyland brings out the child in all of us with its imaginative rides, unforgettable characters and striking architecture.

 


Alice in Wonderland Fantasyland

Alice in Wonderland
(Opened: June 14, 1958.)
Climb aboard your "caterpillar" and journey with Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole. Along the way you'll meet up with some of the famous characters from the Lewis Carroll classic, like Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Queen of Hearts and that grinning Cheshire Cat.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

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Casey Jr. Circus Train

Casey Jr. Circus Train
(Opened: July 31, 1955)
This tiny train travels through a hilly area and offers views of Storybook Land. Guests climb aboard different circus cars. Just like the little 'Engine that Could', listen as the engine chugs and discovers that it can indeed make it around the track.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

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isney's Princess Fantasy Faire Disney's Princess Fantasy Faire (Opened: September 2006)

Princess Fantasy Faire Photos

As part of the Year of a Million Dreams, he Fantasyland Theater is now the home of Disney's ‘Princess Fantasy Faire’ where knights and princesses, young and old will be able to live their fantasy to become a real Disney princess. The Fantasyland Theater has been transformed into the enchanted world where you are invited to create your very own crown or shield, purchase and decorate a Castle Cupcake and mingle with the real Disney Princesses.  If you are really ready for royalty, the new ‘Pretty as a Princess’ Boutique will asset you in looking like a real princess with Hair, Nails and of course everything you’ll need for that Disney Princess costume.  Parents, bring your wallets because this promises to be a costly royal affair.

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Dumbo the Flying ElephantDumbo the Flying Elephant
(Opened: August 16, 1955)
Fly in your own Dumbo vehicle. Keeping a firm grasp on the 'Magic Feather', Timothy Mouse oversees your flight from his vantage point at the center of the attraction's spraying water fountain. You'll want to take note of the 22-karat gold leafing that covers the light posts as well as the pulleys and gears that go into motion as you soar above Fantasyland. (If you have little ones who must ride, try to arrive early as this is a slow loading ride and lines can get very long.)
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

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It's a Small World It's a Small World

(Opened: May 28, 1966)
The whimsical exterior of this attraction features a working clock that strikes quarterly and features dancing figures marking the time. The façade of pastel buildings are the backdrop to an amazing topiary menagerie. You'll board your boat and enter into this cheerful attraction. Here you'll find audio-animatronic dolls clad in native costumes and stylized animals from around the world. The simplistic and catchy "Small World" tune is sung in different languages as you pass through the diverse lands. During Christmas, this attraction is completely transformed with a holiday theme. The dolls sing a special version of Jingle Bells for guests visiting this "winter wonderland." This classic attraction made its debut at the New York World's Fair and has been entertaining guests for 40 years.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. One boat can accommodate wheelchairs. Must transfer from ECV.

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King Arthur CarrouselKing Arthur Carrousel
(Opened: July 17, 1955)
This ride is one of the largest carousels in the world. It features 72 white carousel horses that were handcrafted over a century ago, with no two being exactly alike. All of the horses move up and down as the carousel revolves. Genuine metallic leaf is used, with 22-karat gold leafing covering the carousel spires. The story of Sleeping Beauty is told through a series of panels adorning the canopy. See if you can spot the lead horse Jingles. This is one of the original attractions. Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

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Mad Tea PartyMad Tea Party
(Opened: July 17, 1955)
If spinning is your cup of tea, this is the ride for you. Climb aboard your personal teacup and prepare to be whirled around. You can add a little extra spin by turning the wheel inside your cup. This ride is fun at night when the oversize Japanese lanterns are lit. This is one of the original attractions at Disneyland and was considered a thrill ride when the park opened.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer. If you are prone to motion sickness, skip this attraction.

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Matterhorn Bobsleds
(Opened: June 14, 1959)
A 147' high roller coaster ride, which will bring you to an icy encounter with the Abominable Snowman. You'll twist and turn along the track past icicles and fog until you safely arrive back at the base.1/100th the size of the real Matterhorn in Switzerland, the slopes and distinctive peak are identically aligned to the positioning of the actual mountain.
Restrictions: 3-year minimum age, 35"minimum height. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.
For safety and comfort, you should be in good health and free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. An adult should accompany Young children.

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Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Fantasyland

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
(Opened: July 17, 1955)
Hop in and hold tight on this journey through the library of Toad Hall and the city streets of London. You'll steer and careen through your adventure, encountering an irate judge and a speeding train along the way. This is one of the Park's original 17 attractions and is based on the classic tale, "The Wind in the Willows."
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

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Disneyland Park  Peter Pan's Flight

Peter Pan's Flight (Opened: July 17, 1955)
With a sprinkling of pixie dust, your pirate ship takes flight high above the streets of London and into Never Never Land. With Peter Pan leading the way, you'll encounter Tinker Bell, the Darlings and Captain Hook! The hapless Smee tries to rescue Hook from the jaws of the Croc at the end of this delightful ride. This is one of Park's original 17 attractions.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

 

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Pinocchio's Daring Journey (Opened: July 17, 1955)
Climb aboard your wooden car and follow Pinocchio through his adventures with Jiminy Cricket as your guide. True to the tale, Pinocchio finds out about the dark side of Pleasure Island, but all ends well when he is safely back home with Gepetto and is transformed into a real boy. This ride is one of the Park's original 17 attractions.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

 

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Fantasyland Sleeping Beauty CastleSleeping Beauty Castle (Opened: July 17, 1955 (facade) / Walk-through opened April 29, 1957)
This is the centerpiece of Disneyland. The castle towers height is 77' above the moat. There's a walk-through tour recreating the story of Sleeping Beauty. (Currently closed.) The design of the castle was influenced by King Ludwig II's royal castle of Neuschwanstein in Germany. The Walt Disney's family crest can be seen above the archway at the entrance. The castle is surrounded by a moat with graceful swans swimming about. The drawbridge does work, although it's only been used twice. The first time it was lowered to herald the opening of Disneyland in 1955, and the second time was in 1989 for the debut of the 'new' Fantasyland.
When taking a close look at the 22-karat gold leaf that covers the castle's spires, you’ll see that one was left undone. Walt Disney did this on purpose so that Disneyland will never be completed, as Walt wanted it. This is one of the park's original 17 attractions.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Must be fully ambulatory to enjoy this attraction.


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Snow White's Scary Adventures Snow White's Scary Adventures (Opened: July 17, 1955)
Ride through and relive the tale of the lovely Princess Snow White. Complete with Magic Mirror, Wicked Queen, Seven Dwarfs and gallant Prince Charming, the Snow White story unfolds as your taken through this dark ride. Be forewarned, this attraction is aptly named. Although this is a slow-moving ride like others in Fantasyland, the scenes with the Wicked Queen can be quite frightening to young children. This is one of the Park's original 17 attractions.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

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Storybook Land Canal Boats Storybook Land Canal Boats
(Opened: July 17, 1955 as Canal Boats of the World, June 16, 1956 opened as Storybook Land Canal Boats, June 30, 1994 scenes added & reopened).
Board these picturesque boats and journey through a miniature world of many Disney motion picture classics. Boats are scaled down replicas of Dutch, English, and French boats. Each is named after a Disney character. This is one of Park's original 17 attractions
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers. Guests in wheelchair/ECV must transfer.

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disneyland dining and restaurants

Fantasyland Fruit Cart - Fruit, pickles and beverages
Enchanted Cottage - Nacho's, Ice Cream, Pizza and beverages
Village Haus Restaurant - This counter service restaurant offers hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and salads as well as children's meals. Healthy selections and vegetarian options available. Lunch and Dinner.

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disneyland shopping and stores

Fantasy Faire Gifts - Film, postcards
Castle Heraldry Shop" - Family Crests and Coats of Arms
"It's A Small World" Toy Shop
Le Petit Chalet Gifts - Character T-shirts, collectibles
Mad Hatter - Mickey Mouse Ears and other Disney hats
Stromboli 's Wagon - Candy and T-Shirts
Once Upon A Time - The Disney Princess Shop - Princess merchandise

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disneyland california

  • Ariel: The Little Mermaid
    Bring your camera because Ariel will pose with you and sign autographs. Check Daily Schedule for times.
  • 'Meet Your Favorite Disney Princesses'
    If it's a 'Disney Princess' you must meet, Sleeping Beauty Castle is the place to be! At different times throughout the day, you may just have a magical meeting with Cinderella, Aurora, Belle or Snow White. Your little Princess will not want to miss this! Check Daily Schedule for times.

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