Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Dumbo, Cinderella, Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland, and King Arthur all reside in Fantasyland through various rides and attractions with Sleeping Beauty Castle as the crown jewel. Fantasyland is where Walt wanted to showcase his beloved characters that brought Disney to worldwide fame. It's said that on opening day, the gas-powered boats kept breaking down, requiring cast members to wade into the water and push the boats through the canal as guests became nauseous from the fumes emitted from the early gas engines.ne of the original Disney lands. Storybook Land Canal Boats, offers guests a gentle boat ride through miniature scenes of famous Disney movies. Don't be surprised if you stumble upon some familiar faces, like Chewbacca, or Supreme Leader Kylo Ren and some of his Stormtroopers.įantasyland - Original land opened in 1955 When guests arrive at Black Spire Outpost, they will encounter aliens, bots, droids, and other space inhabitants in search of supplies, food, and drink to resupply their craft for the next leg of their intergalactic journies. The planet is home to the Black Spire Outpost, an outer port popular with smugglers and traders hoping to avoid any unwelcomed encounters with the First Order. This mostly uncharted region lies beyond all known star systems. This depth of storytelling is part of the total immersion that distinguishes the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from any other themed lands in Disney history.īATUU is a distant galactic outpost located along the Outer Rim of the galaxy, considered the frontier of Wild Space. They may choose to aid a smuggler, join the Resistance, or pledge their loyalty to the First Order. Stepping into their own Star Wars adventures, guests will become part of the action as it unfolds around them, and their interactions with the Play Disney Parks mobile app will deepen their engagement with the land. The work on Star Wars between these two creative powerhouses dates back to 1987 when the groundbreaking Star Tours attraction opened at Disneyland. The new lands build off decades of collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm Ltd., a global leader in film, television, and digital entertainment production, including the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Opened in 2019

That is to say, all 9 themed “lands” branch out from the center of the park where Sleeping Beauty Castle resides.Īs of this writing, there are nine different lands spread out over approximately 85 acres. Opened in 1955, Walt Disney’s original theme park, Disneyland Park incorporates a 'spoke and wheel' configuration. Disneyland Resort features two theme parks: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

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