Magic Kingdom History – Every Single Attraction Through the Years (1971 – Today)

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park opened on October 1, 1971. In the half-decade since that amazing day, dozens of shops, restaurants, attractions, shows and rides have come and gone. In my directory of all things Disney, I give details on a ton of current and extinct Disney attractions. I thought it would be fun to take a look at a current (2022) Magic Kingdom map and run through everything that has occupied space in the park over the years and where each was/is located.

Plotting a list of Magic Kingdom attractions through the years against a map seemed like a pretty straightforward and somewhat easy task. I couldn’t have been more wrong. As you will see below, Magic Kingdom history is rich and the park has changed way more over the years than you may realize.

(click on the map for a larger view)

Image credit: Disney

How to Use: Use the numbers on the map to identify a spot in the Magic Kingdom and then have a look at the list below to see a quick rundown of what was in each spot over the years. In some cases, there isn’t a current attraction in a spot where one once was, so for those, I listed the attraction immediately after the closest existing one with a bit of a note after it. Click on the attraction names to get more information about each of them.

Please Note: Identifying some of this information was amazingly difficult and required a ton of research. I did my best in figuring things out, but I can’t guarantee this to be 100% accurate. I will be updating and refining this post over time as I continue to research more Magic Kingdom history.

(Opening Day Attractions in Bold)

(!) Indicates a very early Magic Kingdom attraction, but was not open on October 1, 1971.

Main Street USA Attractions:

.5. Main Street Chamber of Commerce (1971 – Today) – Located between City Hall and the entrance tunnel

1. City Hall (1971 – Today)

1.5. Main Street Firehouse (1971- Today) – Located just north of City Hall

2. Town Square Theater (2011 – Today), Town Square Exposition Hall (2001 – 2010), Hospitality House (1979 – 2001), Gulf Hospitality House (1971 – 1979)

3. Casey’s Corner (1995 – Today), Refreshment Corner (1971 – 1995)

4. The Crystal Palace (1971 – Today)

5. The Plaza Restaurant (1977 – Today) – Was originally part of Borden’s Ice Cream Parlor

6. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (1993 – Today), Sealtest Ice Cream Parlor (1981 – 1993), Borden’s Ice Cream Parlor (1971 – 1981)

7. Main Street Bakery (1971 – Today)

7.5. Crystal Arts (1973- Today) – Located on the corner of East Center Road next to #7. Expanded and took over the space that was occupied by Main Street Market House (1971 – 2007) in 2007.

8. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant (1989 – Today), Tony’s Town Square Café (1981 – 1989), Town Square Café (1971 – 1981)

9. Emporium (1971 – Today)

The Emporium has expanded and eaten up a number of other stores on the Western side of Main Street USA. Here are a few of the spots that once existed in spots that the Emporium has eaten up over the years:

• • • The Greenhouse  (1971 – 1984) – Located on the old West Center Street which was a dead end offshoot of Main Street opposite of the still existing East Center Road
    • New Century Clock Shop (1971 – 1986) – Also on West Center Street
    • Harmony Barber Shop (1971 – 2001) – Was originally found on West Center Street before moving to #9.5.
    • Disney Clothiers (1985- 2001), Hallmark Card Shop (1971 – 1985)
    • Penny Arcade (1971 – 1995)
    • Hall of Champions (2006 – Today), Main Street Athletic Club (1995 – 2006) – This spot was created by the consolidation of the following in 1995:
      • House of Magic (1971 – 1995)
      • Main Street Book Shop (1989 – 1995), Main Street Stationers (1985 – 1989), Tobacconist (1971 – Mid 1980’s)

9.5. Harmony Barber Shop (2001 – Today) – Moved from West Center Street; Located in the corner between the Emporium (#9) and the Firehouse.

10. Uptown Jewelers (1986 – Today) – This spot was created by the consolidation of the following in 1986:

• • Cup ‘n’ Saucer China Shop (1971 – 1986)
  • Holiday Corner (1984 – 1986), Main Street Candle Shop (1981 – 1984), Wonderland of Wax (1971 – 1981)

10.5. Art of Disney (1998 – Today), Main Street Cinema (1971- 1998) – Not marked on map, but located between #10 and #11.

11. Main Street Confectionery (1971 – Today) – In 1989, The Confectionary was expanded and took over the following space:

Main St Camera Center (1984 – 1989), Camera Center (1979 – 1984), GAF Camera Center (1971 – 1977)

11.5. The Chapeau (1973 – Today) – Not marked on map, but wedged in the corner between #11 and #8.

Adventureland Attractions:

12. Swiss Family Treehouse (1971 – Today)

13. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (2001 – Today) – A few shops to the Northeast were permanently removed when this attraction was built to widen the concourse. This includes:

• • Traders of Timbuktu (1971 – 2000)
  • Tiki Tropic Shop (1971 – 2000)
  • Zanzibar Trading Company (2000 – Today), Zanzibar Shell Company (1988 – 2000), Tropic Toppers (1971 – 1988)

14. Jungle Cruise (1971 – Today)

15. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room (2011 – Today), The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management (1998 – 2011), Tropical Serenade (1971 – 1998)

16. Pirates of the Caribbean (1973 – Today)

16.5. The Pirates League (2009 – 2020), House of Treasure (1973- 2001) – Located in the Pirates of the Caribbean building between #16 and #22.

17. Spring Roll Snack Cart

18. Sunshine Tree Terrace (2015 – Today), Aloha Isle (1982 – 2015), Veranda Juice Bar (1971 – 1982)

19. Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen (2015- Today), Pixie Hollow (2011 – 2014), Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook (2008 – 2011), Adventureland Veranda Restaurant (1971 – 1994)

20. Aloha Isle (2015- Today), Sunshine Tree Terrace (1971 – 2015)

21. Tortuga Tavern (2011 – Today), El Pirata Y El Perico Restaurante (1971- 2011) – Two early WDW shops were removed in 1998 to make room for more seating for this restaurant:

• • The Golden Galleon (1974 – 1998)
  • La Princess de Cristal (1974 – 1998)

22. Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar (1973- Today) – An arcade/shop was once located near the bathrooms in the hallway off of this space:

• • Lafitte’s Portrait Deck (1980 – 1994), Caverna de los Pirates (1979 – 1980), Pirate Arcade (1974 – 1979)

30.5. Agrabah Bazaar (2000 – Today), Elephant Tales/The Elephant’s Trunk (1987 – 2000),  Located on the Adventureland side of #30, facing #13. Before 1987, the sport consisted of two shops:

The Magic Carpet (1971 – 1987)

Oriental Imports LTD (1971 – 1987)

Frontierland Attractions:

23. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (2024 Tentative – On), Splash Mountain (1992 – 2024 Tentative)

24. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (1980 – Today)

25. Tom Sawyer Island (1973 – Today)

25.5. Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes (1971 – 1994) Launch located just North of the Tom Sawyer Island launch (#25)

26. Country Bear Jamboree (1971 – Today)

Seasonal Overlays: Country Bear Christmas Special (1984 – 2005), Country Bear Vacation Hoedown (1986 – 1992)

27. Golden Oak Outpost (2009 – Today), Frontierland Fries/Conestoga Fries (1997 – 2008)

28. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (1971 – Today)

From 1971 – 1998, it operated as two different locations (Pecos Bill Café and the Mile Long Bar)

29. Westward Ho (2011 – Today)

30. Frontier Trading Post (1971 – Today)

30.5. Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade (1971 – Today) – No number listed, but located approx. midway between Frontier Trading Post (#30) and The Diamond Horseshoe (#35).

Liberty Square Attractions:

31. The Hall of Presidents (1971 – Today)

31.5. The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History (2016 – 2019), Heritage House (1971 – 2014) was located next to The Hall of Presidents (#31)

32. Liberty Square Riverboat (1971! – Today)

Boat #1: Admiral Joe Fowler (1971 – 1980)

Boat #2: Liberty Belle (1996 – Today), Richard F. Irvine (1973 – 1996)

32.5. Mike Fink Keel Boats (1971 – 2001)

33. The Haunted Mansion (1971 – Today)

34. Liberty Tree Tavern (1971 – Today)

35. The Diamond Horseshoe (1971 – Today)

36. Columbia Harbour House (1972! – Today)

37. Liberty Square Market (2003 – Today)

38. Sleepy Hollow Refreshments (1971! – Today)

39. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe (1996- Today) – This space combined a number of shops including:

• • Olde World Antiques (1972 – 1996)
  • Mademoiselle Lafayette’s Parfumerie (1971 – 1996)
  • Silver Smith (1972 – 1996)

39.5. Fife and Drums Refreshments (1972 – 1987) – Was located in the space behind #34 & #39.

40. Memento Mori (2014 – Today), The Yankee Trader (1973 – 2014)

Fantasyland Attractions:

41. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (2010 – Today), Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel (1971 – 2010)

42. Mickey’s Philharmagic (2003 – Today), The Legend of the Lion King (1994 – 2002), Magic Journeys (1987 – 1993), Mickey Mouse Revue (1971 – 1980)

42.5. Castle Couture (2008 – 2019), Tinker Bell’s Treasures (1992 – 2008), Tinker Bell Toy Shoppe (1971! – 1992) – This was located around the corner from #42, across from Cinderella’s Castle.

43. Peter Pan’s Flight (1971! – Today)

43.5. Hook’s Tavern (1993 – Early 2000’s), Troubadour Tavern (1974- 1993) – Was located next to #43.

44. it’s a small world (1971 – Today)

45. Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid (2012 – Today)

46. The Barnstormer (1996 – Today) – In the 2011 area overhaul, the following Toontown attraction was removed for queue space:

• • Donald’s Boat (1996 – 2011)
  • Grandma Duck’s Farm (1988- 1996)

46.5. Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station (2011 – Today), Mickey’s Country House (1988 – 2011) – Located in the center of Storybook Circus area, directly between $46 and #61.

47. Dumbo the Flying Elephant current location in Storybook Circus (2012 – Today)

Original location which was essentially where the castle turrets are between 41 and 50 (1971 – 2012)

48. Mad Tea Party (1971 – Today)

49. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1999 – Today), Mr Toad’s Wild Ride (1971 – 1998)

49.5. Hundred Acres Goods (2010 – Today), Pooh’s Thotful Shop (1999 – 2010) – Located at the exit of #49.

50. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (2014 – Today), Pooh’s Playful Spot (2005 – 2010), Ariel’s Grotto (1996 – 2004), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage (1971! – 1994)

51. Princess Fairytale Hall (2013 – Today), Snow White’s Scary Adventures (1971 – 2012)

51.5 Sir Mickeys (1996- Today) – Located between #51 and Cinderella’s Castle. In 1996 the following shops were combined to create it:

• • The AristoCats (1971! – 1996)
  • Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1986 – 1996), Merlin’s Magic Shop (1972 – 1986)

52. Cinderella’s Royal Table (1997 – Today), King Stefan’s Banquet Hall (1971 – 1997)

53. Pinocchio Village Haus (1971 – Today)

54. Be Our Guest Restaurant (2012 – Today)

55. Gaston’s Tavern (2012 – Today)

56. Prince Eric’s Village Market (2012 – Today)

57. Cheshire Café (2011 – Today), Enchanted Grove (1983 – 2011), Fantasyland Art Festival (1973 – 1983)

58. Storybook Treats (2010 – Today), Mrs. Potts’ Cupboard (1994 – 2010), The Round Table (1972 – 1994)

59. The Friar’s Nook (2009 – Today), The Village Fry Shoppe (2006 – 2009), Lumiere’s Kitchen (1993 – 2006), Gurgi’s Munchies & Crunchies (1986 – 1993), Lancer’s Inn (1973 – 1986)

60. Fantasy Faire (1995 – Today), The Mad Hatter (1971- 1995)

61. Big Top Souvenirs (2012 – Today)

61.5. Pete’s Silly Sideshow (2012 – Today) – Replaced the following Toontown attractions in the 2011 overhaul:

• • Pixie Hollow (2008 – 2011)
  • Toontown Hall of Fame (1996 – 2011)

Mickey’s Toontown Fair (1996 – 2011), Mickey’s Toyland (1995 – 1996), Mickey’s Starland (1990 – 1995), Mickey’s Birthdayland (1988 – 1990) – Was a section of Fantasyland located where Storybook Circus is now (#61, 46, 47). Below is a rundown of attractions removed and not replaced in the 2011 overhaul:

• • Minnie’s Country House (1996 – 2011)
  • Judge’s Tent (1996 – 2011)
  • Cornelius Coot’s County Bounty (1996 – 2011), Mickey’s Starland Show (1996 – 1993), Mickey’s Magical TV World (1990 – 1993)
  • Mickey’s Toontown Fair Souvenirs (1996 – 2011)
  • Toontown Farmer’s Market (1996 – 2011)

Tomorrowland Attractions:

62. Tomorrowland Speedway (2009 – Today), Tomorrowland Indy Speedway (1996 – 2009), Grand Prix Raceway (1971 – 1996)

63. Space Mountain (1975 – Today)

63.5. Tron Lightcycle Run (TBD – On), Tomorrowland Arcade (1995 – 2015) – Located just West/North of #63.

64. Astro Orbiter (1994 – Today), Star Jets (1974 – 1994)

65. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (2009 – Today), Tomorrowland Transit Authority (1994 – 2009), Wedway PeopleMover (1975 – 1994)

66. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress (1975 – Today)

67. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (1998 – Today), Take Flight (1996 – 1998), Dreamflight (1996), Delta Dreamflight (1989 – 1995), If You Could Fly (1987 – 1989), If You Had Wings (1972! – 1987)

68. Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (2007 – Today), The Timekeeper (1994 – 2006), American Journeys (1984 – 1996), Magic Carpet ‘Round the World (1979-1984), America the Beautiful (1975 – 1979), Magic Carpet ‘Round the World (1974 – 1975), America the Beautiful (1971! – 1974)

68.5.  Stitch’s Great Escape! (2004 – 2018), ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (1995 – 2003), Mission to Mars (1975 – 1993), Flight to the Moon (1971! – 1975) – No number listed as there is no current attraction in this spot, but it is the space directly across from #68.

68.5. Merchant of Venus (1994 – Today), Space Port (1971 – 1994) No number listed as the shop is currently closed but located between #70 and #73 on the map.

69. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (1994 – Today), Tomorrowland Terrace (1971 – 1994)

70. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (1994 – Today), The Lunching Pad (1972 – 1994)

71. Cool Ship (1994 – Today)

72. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (2017 – Today)

73. The Lunching Pad (1994 – Today), The Space Bar (1974 – 1994)

74. Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant (2011 – Today), Tomorrowland Noodle Station (2005 – 2011), Plaza Pavilion (1973- 2005)

75. Star Traders (1991 – Today), Mickey’s Mart (1971 – 1991)

76. Ursa’s Major Minor Mart

Attractions Not on Map:

• Walt Disney World Railroad
  • Main Street USA Station (1971 – Today)
  • Frontierland Station 1st Version (1972 – 1990), Frontierland Station 2nd Version (1991 – Today),
  • Fantasyland Station (2012 – Today), Toontown Fair Station (1996 – 2011), Duckburg Station (1988 – 1996)
• Skyway
  • Fantasyland Station (1971 – 1999) – Was located between #44 and #40 where the tangle restrooms are now.
  • Tomorrowland Station (1971 – 1999) – Was located to the east of #72 where the Tomorrowland restrooms are curently.
• Plaza Swan Boats (1973 – 1983) – Traveled the waterways in front of the castle with the launch to the right of the castle hub midway between the two pathways to Tomorrowland.
• Magic Kingdom Daytime Parades Throughout the years:
  • Festival of Fantasy Parade (2014 – Today)
  • Share A Dream Come True Parade (2001 – 2014)
  • Remember the Magic Parade (1996 – 2001)
  • Mickey Mania Parade (1994 – 1996)
  • 20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade (1991 – 1994)
  • Disney Character Hit Parade (1989 – 1991)
  • Mickey’s All-American Birthday Parade (1988 – 1990)
  • Spirit of America Parade (1987 – 1988)
  • 15 Years of Magic Parade (1986 – 1987)
  • Mickey’s Street Party Parade (1985 – 1986)
  • Donald Duck’s 50th Birthday Parade (1984)
  • Mickey Mouse Character Parade (1983 – 1984)
  • Tencennial Parade (1981 – 1982)
  • Dumbo’s Circus Parade (1979)
  • Mickey’s 50th Birthday Parade (1978)
  • America on Parade (1975 – 1976)
  • Cavalcade of Characters (1974 – 1978)
  • Character Parade (1971)
• Magic Kingdom Evening Parades Throughout the years:
  • Main Street Electrical Parade (2010 – 2016) (1999 – 2001) (1977 – 1991)
  • SpectroMagic (2001 – 2010), (1991 – 1999)