Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FANTASYLAND
FANTASYLAND IS THE HEART OF THE MAGIC KINGDOM
—a truly enchanting place
spread gracefully like a miniature Alpine village beneath the steepled towers of
Cinderella Castle.
Fantasyland is divided into three distinct sections. Directly behind Cinderella
Castle and set on a snowcapped mountain is
Beast's Castle
, part of a
Beauty and the
Beast
-themed area. Most of this section holds dining and shopping, such as
Be Our
Guest
restaurant;
Gaston's Tavern
, a small quick-service restaurant; and a gift shop.
Outside Beast's Castle is
Belle's Village.
Nestled inside lush and beautifully decor-
ated grounds, with gardens, meadows, and waterfalls, is
Maurice's Cottage
, home
of
Enchanted Tales with Belle
an interactive storytelling session between Belle and
park guests. In front of Gaston's Tavern, the centerpiece fountain features a larger-
than-life statue of Gaston and LeFou. Strolling around the village is Gaston himself,
willingly posing for pictures.
LILIANE
The only way to visit Beast's Castle is by eating at Be Our
Guest. Dinner reservations are fully booked months in advance, and the line
for the counter-service lunch often forms as soon as the park opens.
The far-right corner of Fantasyland—including
Dumbo, The Barnstormer
kid-
die coaster, and the Fantasyland train station—is called
Storybook Circus
as a
homage to Disney's
Dumbo
film. These are low-capacity amusement-park rides
appropriate for younger children. Also located here is
Pete's Silly Sideshow
, a
character-greeting venue.
The middle of the new Fantasyland territory holds the headliners, including
Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
and
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
The placement of these two attractions allows good traffic flow either to the left (to-
ward Beast's Castle) for dining, to the right for attractions geared to smaller children,
