Fantasyland

Fantasyland is the area of Disneyland of which Walt Disney said, "What youngster has not dreamed of flying with Peter Pan over moonlit London, or tumbling into Alice's nonsensical Wonderland? In Fantasyland, these classic stories of everyone's youth have become realities for youngsters – of all ages – to participate in."

In 1983, Fantasyland received a major facelift and the attraction facades changed from a Renaissance motif to a fantasy mock up of a Bavarian village. Fantasyland's main entrance is through Sleeping Beauty Castle. The entrance also contains a separate walk through attraction that opened in 1957 but was closed from 2001-2008 for security concerns after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The new attraction re-opened in May of 2008.

The plaque in the castle courtyard marks the spot where the Disneyland Time Capsule is buried. Sealed on the 40th anniversary of the park, it contains different things from Disney parks history. It is scheduled to open in the year 2035, 40 more years after it was first sealed. The "Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks" show was introduced in 1956, but Tinkerbell's first flight wasn't until 1961. The first Tinkerbell was Tiny Kline, former circus aerialist.

Dedication by Walt Disney "Fantasyland is dedicated to the young at heart and to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true."

Attractions

• Snow White's Scary Adventures
• Snow White Grotto
• Pinocchio's Daring Journey
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Casey Jr. Circus Train
• Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
• Alice in Wonderland
• Mad Tea Party
• Peter Pan's Flight
• Sleeping Beauty Castle
• King Arthur Carrousel
• Pixie Hollow
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• Disney Princess Fantasy Faire
• It's a Small World
• Matterhorn Bobsleds
• Storybook Land Canal Boats

Restaurants

• Village Haus Restaurant
• Troubador Tavern

Shopping

• The Mad Hatter
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• Le Petit Chalet
• Fantasy Faire Gifts
• The Castle Heraldry Shop