 Liberty Square is best described as "low key" in comparison to the other "lands" at the Magic Kingdom.
There are only three attractions here, but among them is the Haunted Mansion, one of Disney's best.
As you enter Liberty Square, you're stepping into the colonial era of America. The brick covered buildings are reminiscent of Williamsburg, Virginia and there's a replica of the Liberty Bell. It's no wonder why LIberty Square was chosen as the home of the Hall of Presidents attraction.
There's an actual Liberty Tree in front of the Liberty Tree Tavern. Its name is from the 1957 Disney movie "Johnny Tremain". Among it's branches are 13 lanterns representing the original 13 colonies of the United States. At a hefty 38 tons, this tree is the largest living thing in the Magic Kingdom.
One of the most relaxing attractions is located here. The Liberty Belle paddlewheel boat takes guests on a cruise around the Rivers of America. It originally was the Richard F. Irvine riverboat until the Liberty Belle was built from it's hull in 1996.
A very popular photo spot is the wooden pillory found in LIberty Square. Stick your head and hands through and smile! Getting your picture taken sure beats what used to happen. In the days when this was used as punishment, you'd be locked in and have food thrown at you. (Getting pelted with one of those mammoth Disney turkey legs could be painful.)
There are some fun souvenirs that are unique to Liberty Square. Little girls love the personalized umbrellas and at the Silhouette cart you can have a memorable keepsake created.
Shoppers will find antiques,
historical treasures, tea sets, silver and kitchenware in
such shops as Heritage House, Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe,
The Yankee Trader, Olde World Antiques and the Silversmith
Shop. Madame Leota's cart has some cute items based on the Haunted Mansion.
If you're hungry, the Liberty Tree Tavern takes reservations. During lunch the menu includes delicious American fare and dinner is a fun Character meal. If you want a quick New England style meal, then Columbia Harbor House is the place to go. |
