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The Eight Lands of Disneyland
Besides the “Main Street, USA”, there are eight fun-filled ‘lands’
in Disneyland. Each ‘land’ is based on a
particular distinct theme. Here is the list of eight lands and a short synopsis of the
themes on which they are based:
Adventureland:
The theme of Adventureland is “An exotic tropical place that is far away from
civilization e.g. in the remote jungles of Asia and Africa”. Enchanted Tiki Room,
Indiana Jones Adventure, and Jungle Cruise, are the popular attractions at the
Adventureland,
Frontierland:
Frontierland brings you to the pioneering days of America. Frontierland hosts a number
of shows and attractions. The main attractions at Frontierland include 'Big Thunder
Mountain Mark Twain Riverboat', 'Fantasmic', and 'Sailing Ship Columbia'.
Fantasyland:
Fantasyland is especially oriented towards children. This land aims to turn the fantasies
of childhood classic stories into reality through attractions like Peter Pan’s flight
and Alice’s wonderland. Though it’s amatter of personal choice, besides
‘Peter Pan’s Flight’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the following
attractions seem to be the quite popular at Fantasyland – ‘It’s a small
world’, ‘Dumbo the Flying Elephant’ and ‘Mad Tea Party’
Tomorrowland:
As the name suggests, Tomorrowland is themed on the future i.e. space age etc. ‘Space
Mountains’ and ‘Star Tour’ are among the more popular rides in
Tomorrowland.
New Orleans Square:
New Orleans Square was not a part of Disneyland when
Disneyland first opened in 1955. It was one of those lands that were added later. This
land depicts the New Orleans’s Bourbon Street (especially in terms of its
architecture). ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ are
the main attractions in New Orleans Square.
Critter Country:
Critter Country is yet another land that was not part of the Disneyland originally.
‘Splash Mountain’ and ‘The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’ are the
main attractions here.
Mickey’s Toontown:
Yet again, Mickey's Toontown became a part of the Disneyland much after its opening. This
land depicts the ‘Toontown’ (as in one of the releases of Disney/ Touchstone
pictures), a place that is the abode of various Disney characters. In Mickey’s
Toontown, among other attractions, you can enjoy ‘Gadget’s Go Coaster’ and
‘Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin’. Mickey’s house and Minnie’s house
are also located at Mickey’s Toontown and are quite popular Disney vacation attractions.
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