Fantasyland opened with the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, anchored by Cinderella Castle and attractions such as It’s a Small World, Peter Pan’s Flight, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and Snow White’s Adventures. In 2012, the land underwent its largest expansion with New Fantasyland, adding areas themed to Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Blending opening‑day classics with modern additions, Fantasyland has remained the park’s most whimsical land, where Disney’s fairy tales continue to evolve for new generations.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Opening on October 14, 1971, just two weeks after the Magic Kingdom’s grand debut, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine ...
Ariel’s Grotto
After the closure of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 1994, the adjacent lagoon sat dormant—still full of water, still ...
It’s a Small World
A sister attraction to the original 1966 version at Disneyland, It’s a Small World opened with Walt Disney World’s Magic ...
Legend of the Lion King
Opening on July 8, 1994, just weeks after the theatrical release of The Lion King, The Legend of the Lion ...
Magic Journeys
Premiering on October 1, 1982, as an opening day attraction at EPCOT Center, Magic Journeys was a 3-D film experience ...
Magic Kingdom Skyway
Opening with the rest of Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, the Skyway was a gondola-style attraction that transported guests ...
Mickey Mouse Revue
Opening with Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, The Mickey Mouse Revue was a lavish Audio-Animatronic stage show housed in ...
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
An opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride debuted on October 1, 1971, as a dark ride ...
New Fantasyland Dragon
On December 5, 2012, a spectacle of epic proportions unfolded in the skies above Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. To ...
Pooh’s Playful Spot
Opening on September 1, 2005, Pooh’s Playful Spot was a charming playground nestled in Fantasyland, built on the former site ...
Snow White’s Scary Adventures
An opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom, Snow White’s Scary Adventures debuted on October 1, 1971, as a dark ride ...
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Debuting on February 22, 2012, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom was a park-wide interactive game that turned guests into apprentice ...