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Fantasyland

Fodor's Review:

Walt Disney called this "a timeless land of enchantment." Fantasyland does conjure up pixie dust. Perhaps that's because the fanciful gingerbread houses, gleaming gold turrets, and, of course, rides based on Disney-animated movies are what the Magic Kingdom is all about.

With the exception of the slightly spooky Snow White's Scary Adventures, the attractions here are whimsical rather than heart-stopping. Like the animated classics on which they're based, these rides, which could ostensibly be classified as rides for children, are packed with enough delightful detail to engage the adults who accompany them. Unfortunately, Fantasyland is always the most heavily trafficked area in the park, and its rides are almost always crowded.

You can enter Fantasyland on foot from Liberty Square, but the classic introduction is through Cinderella Castle. To get in an appropriately magical mood – and to provide yourself with a cooling break – turn left immediately after you exit the castle's archway. Here you'll find a charming and often overlooked touch: Cinderella Fountain, a lovely brass casting of the castle's namesake, who's dressed in her peasant togs and surrounded by her beloved mice and bird friends.

Photographers will want to take advantage of one of the least-traveled byways in the Magic Kingdom. From the southern end of Liberty Square, turn left at the Sleepy Hollow snack shop. Just past the outdoor tables is a shortcut to Fantasyland that provides one of the best unobstructed ground-level views of Cinderella Castle in the park. It's a great spot for a family photo.

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