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	Seven happy lands transport guests to worlds of fantasy, adventure and wonder at Magic Kingdom, the first of four theme parks that comprise the world's No. 1 vacation destination -- Walt Disney World Resort. Nestled on the shores of the picturesque Seven Seas Lagoon, Magic Kingdom opened its gates Oct. 1, 1971, and has created smiles, laughter and fond memories for millions of guests ever since. From the moment they step through its turnstiles, Magic Kingdom guests enter a storybook realm filled with Disney characters at every turn, classic attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion, and dazzling entertainment such as "Cinderellabration," "SpectroMagic," "Share a Dream Come True" and "Wishes." Lands and Attractions Arranged in a circular layout with the golden spires of Cinderella Castle towering over the center, the seven lands of the Magic Kingdom are, clockwise from park entrance: * Main Street, U.S.A. -- Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline, Mo., inspired this re-creation of a bustling thoroughfare in early 20th century America, complete with horse-drawn trolley and vintage barbershop. Major attractions include the Walt Disney World Railroad, a vintage steam engine that provides a scenic trip around the park with stops in Frontierland and Mickey's Toontown Fair. * Adventureland -- Disney's "True-Life Adventure" documentary films provided the spark for this exotic land of jungles and wild animals. Major attractions include Pirates of the Caribbean, a rollicking buccaneer boat ride; Jungle Cruise, a tongue-in-cheek trek down the world's most famous rivers; and The Enchanted Tiki Room -- Under New Management, which puts a humorous spin on Disney's first attraction to feature the three-dimensional storytelling of Audio-Animatronics. * Frontierland -- Tall tales of the Wild West come to life in this prairie outpost where cowboys and miners roam. Major attractions include Splash Mountain, a zip-a-dee-doo-dah log ride in search of Br'er Rabbit's "laughing place"; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a roller coaster ride through towering mesas and an unstable mine; and Country Bear Jamboree, a raucous revue of singing bears. * Liberty Square -- Step back to the age of colonial America in this land honoring the country's early heritage. Major attractions include the Haunted Mansion, a gothic manor containing a host of family-friendly frights from 999 happy haunts; and the Hall of Presidents, a stirring Audio-Animatronics® salute to the United States' chief executives and the struggles that built America. * Fantasyland -- Fairy tales spring from storybook pages in this whimsical land of castles, princesses and flying elephants. Major attractions include Mickey's PhilharMagic, a 3-D "sym-funny" of Disney music and characters presented in cutting-edge computer animation; The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, which sends guests on a gentle journey through the Hundred Acre Wood; and Cinderella's Golden Carrousel, a beautifully preserved merry-go-round of mighty steeds. * Mickey's Toontown Fair -- Come see where Mickey, Minnie and the gang live in this quaint country neighborhood. Major attractions include The Barnstormer, a kid-friendly roller coaster that zooms through Goofy's Wiseacre Farm; and Mickey's Country House, a walk-through tour of the famous mouse's house where guests have an opportunity to meet Mickey privately. * Tomorrowland -- Leap forward into the future in this neon-lit land of rocket ships and aliens. Major attractions include Stitch’s Great Escape! a close encounter with the naughty alien of “Lilo & Stitch”; Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, a whirling interactive battle against Evil Emperor Zurg; and Space Mountain, a high-speed roller coaster ride through the cosmos. What's New? * "Cinderellabration" (2005) – Disney's most beloved princesses gather for Cinderella's glittering coronation ceremony in this lavish daily stage show adapted from a popular production at Tokyo Disneyland. * Stitch's Great Escape! (2004) – Set before the events of Walt Disney Pictures' animated comedy "Lilo & Stitch," this fun new Tomorrowland attraction showcases the pandemonium caused by the mischievous "Experiment 626" -- a.k.a. Stitch -- at the Galactic Federation Prisoner Teleport Center. * "Mickey's PhilharMagic" (2003) -- Moments and music from classic Disney animated films are brought gloriously to life through widescreen 3-D in this delightful Fantasyland attraction starring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other characters. * "Wishes" (2003) -- The voice of Jiminy Cricket narrates this story-in-the-sky fireworks spectacular about making wishes come true -- the biggest, boldest pyrotechnics display ever presented at Magic Kingdom. * "Share a Dream Come True" (2001) -- Mickey Mouse leads this fanciful daily parade of larger-than-life snow globes, Disney characters and live performers from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A., in a celebration of Disney animation. When visiting Orlando, Nowt2Do.Com are staying at, and reviewing the following hotels. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Disney World Resort Swan & Dolphin, Disney World Resort Swan & Dolphin, Universal Orlando Resort This is part of nowt2do.com's Ultimate Destination Guide: Florida 2006.