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Menus have changed across the board in Fantasyland, but the fairest fare of all in the land has always been offered at Cinderella Castle, whether as a part of King Stefan’s Banquet Hall of Cinderella’s Royal Table. 37 years ago sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs were the dining selections of the peasants and were available at Pinocchio’s Village Haus, Tournament Tent, and The Round Table. These days, Pinocchio’s Village Haus is still a viable option, but now focuses on pizza and salads. Meanwhile, The Tournament Tent has been replaced by the frozen beverages of Scuttle’s Landing, and the corner of Fantasyland once known for The Round Table is now under the management of Mrs. Potts and Friar Tuck, complete with their cupboards and nooks. The Troubadour Tavern, which served Welch’s juice products, also played its last tune many years ago, but Fantasyland has added to its dining opportunities with the treats of the Enchanted Grove.
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Once upon a time, many many years ago, Fantasyland was more animated than it is today. The motion of the buckets belonging to the Skyway, submarines launching from their home port of 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, the flights of Dumbo, and the parade of carrousel horses corralled as a part of Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel all made the area feel alive. Even the manic melody from Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride or It’s A Small World added to the atmosphere. Today the submarines’ lagoon has become overgrown with shrubs and the Hundred Acre Wood of Pooh’s Playful Spot, Mr. Toad has handed his deed over to The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh, and the alpine Skyway building still towers over Fantasyland as a reminder of the bygone days. Still, Mickey still composes his magical melodies, though he has traded in his Revue for the PhilharMagic, Cinderella’s steeds, the spinning tea cups of the Mad Tea Party, Dumbo’s flapping soaring ears still ferry guests, and it’s a small world, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Snow White still carry on with their adventures.

Dreams do come true, and many of them have found a home in Fantasyland. The land of heroes, princesses, talking critters, and venomous villains has always been at the heart of the Magic Kingdom and the twinkle in small children’s eyes. Yesterday, Fantasyland offered an amazing assortment of attractions and experiences, and the promise of tomorrow looks bright.
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