Fantasyland One of the original lands of Disneyland, and called by Walt Disney the happiest land of all. The attractions are based on the classic Disney animated tales, so they evoke pleasant memories in the minds of many a guest. Fantasyland was built to look somewhat like a medieval fair, with banners and flags decorating the entrances to the attractions. The Snow White, Peter Pan, and Mr. Toad attractions were the park’s original “dark rides,” where participants sat in a vehicle and were moved through black-light illuminated scenes telling the stories of the films. One enters Fantasyland over a drawbridge and through Sleeping Beauty Castle. The attractions are seemingly in the Castle’s courtyard. In the center is the majestic King Arthur Carrousel. A totally new Fantasyland opened at Disneyland on May 25, 1983. The attractions were all completely remodeled, with facades now themed to the locale and era of the films. Thus, the Mr. Toad attraction is now in Toad Hall, as opposed to a medieval circus tent. Fantasyland at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom was expanded in 2012. There are Fantasyland areas in all six of the Disney Magic Kingdoms.
