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Frontierland

When this classic land began, it was only home to attractions designed to give the the feel of the southwest. Now, with Splash Mountain, based on the Disney classic Song of the South (set in the southeast); this exciting land represents fun from all across southern America. From the rowdy gunslingin' cowboys of the old west; to the grace and charm of the deep south, this place is great fun for everyone!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad A Fastpass Attraction
This ride is one of only three real roller coasters at WDW. The other two are Space Mountain and the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. This one is dressed up to look like a mining train complete with an engine in front. It's billed as the "Wildest Ride in the Wilderness" by the craggy old miner on the loudspeaker (who then proceeds to tell you to keep your arms and legs in the car at all times so Disney won't get it's pants sued off lest you have a little accident). Riders blast past rock slides (pretty cheesy looking), through a partly uncovered dinosaur skeleton, and past waterfalls in a Western town during a flash flood. Audio-Animatronic characters, including a man in his long johns navigating the floodwaters in a tub; and a burning cabin across the river enhance the scenery. All in all, this ride is pretty thrilling, but tame enough to take youger ones on it (The height limit is only 40 inches).

Riding Tip:
The best time to ride this popular attraction? During a rainstorm. Seriously! Not only will the line be very short due to most people seeking shelter indoors, but somehow this ride feels much faster with the rain in your face. Chances are you can try it on your visit; central Florida has a quick shower almost daily.

Trivia:
Thunder Mountain is the only surviving aspect of an idea that would have added several attractions to Frontierland: the Western River Expedition. The idea was to have this huge mountain structure looming over the Rivers of America that would have had the Thunder Mountain coaster rumbling over it, and a ride much like Pirates of the Carribean inside that would have had guests floating through an old western town.

Splash MountainA Fastpass Attraction
The third addition to the WDW Mountain Range, Splash Mountain takes guests along for the ride as Brer Rabbit, born and bred in the briar patch, adventures out on his own. But trouble follows close behind in the form of sly Brer Fox and dim-witted Brer Bear. The ride vehicles look like hollowed-out logs and seat eight pasengers: two guests sit in each of the four rows. Three songs from 1946's Song of the South; "How Do You Do?", "Ev'rybody's Got a Laughin' Place", and the Academy Award-winning "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah"; thoroughly enhance the ride. They also help to develop the story, which climaxes in a 52 1/2 foot, 47º angle, 40 mile an hour drop into the thorny briar patch below.

Riding Tip:
OK, once again I'm telling you the best time to ride this is in the rain. Now, I do have enough sense to come in out of the rain under normal circumstances, but this is vacation here! I'm gonna get the most out of every moment. (Most of the line and ride are indoors, and you're going to get wet anyway....) Last time I was at Disney, I walked straight up to my waiting boat during a heavy shower! No line, whatsoever. Most everyone in Frontierland had taken shelter in stores (Buncha wimps), which is what they want you to do. Hmm, sounds like a conspiracy to me...

Trivia:
At a full 11 minutes, Splash Mountain ties with It's a Small World for the longest ride length (excluding the train ride) in Magic Kingdom.
The Audio-Animatronic characters in the ride are modeled after ones originally created for the former Disneyland show, "America Sings". The real ones were moved to the Disneyland version of Splash Mountain.
The log vehicles at Walt Disney World seat two per row; making them wider than the ones at Disneyland, which only seat one per row.
The riverboat in one of the final Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah scenes is the largest prop ever used in a Disney attraction.

Country Bear Jamboree
Inside Grizzly Hall, this humorous 18 minute production gives you some time to take a rest from crowds and enjoy a few foot-stompin' country tunes. 7-foot-tall Henry introduces the acts which include Teddi Barra, a country sweetheart who descends to the stage on a flowered swing; Five Bear Rugs, a country-western singing group; and Big Al, who croons out a mournful ballad during the show. Comic entertainment comes in the form of Melvin the Moose, Buff the Buffalo, and Max the Deer; three wise-cracking hunting trophies mounted on the wall. Just think of it as a non-annoying version of Chuck E. Cheese.

Trivia:
The idea for this show was developed for a ski resort Disney wanted to build in the Sierra Nevadas during the sixties. When that fell through, the idea was modified and brought to Walt Disney World.

"The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue and Medicine Show"
This humorous show is similar to one travelers to the Old West might have seen along the way. Dr. Bill U. Later's (hehe...) saloon is host to Marshall John Charles, Jingles the Piano Man, and the lively can-can dancers Miss Lucille L'Amour and company as they sing, play, and dance in between magic acts and comedy routines. During all this mayhem, you can eat deli or PB&J sandwiches and chips, in air-conditioned comfort.

Trivia:
The revue used to play on a reservations-only basis when first opened in 1971, but the style has since been changed; guests can come and go at any time they like. There are now 7 shows daily and continuous entertainment in between.

Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
This dangerous-sounding attraction is completely safe for any age; no bullets are used, only infrared beams. High-tech infrared devices were fitted inside actual Hawkins 54-calibur buffalo rifles to keep with the western theme. 50 cents gets you 25 shots at Boothill, an eerie ghost town. Each time one of the 97 targets (including a bank robber, tombstones, and a shaky bridge) are hit, appropriate sound effects go off and visual gags abound.

Trivia:
Before a major refurbishment, this attraction used real pellets, which caused a big inconvenience. The problem, however, was not safety, but the dents and dings left by the pellets. The attraction had to be completely repainted every night. (Boy, there's a job!)

Tom Sawyer Island
Pretend you're Tom or Huck and explore this mysterious isle. Chances are you'll find a few surprises along the way! Pass through Injun Joe's cave and hear spooky sounds in the dark, trek through an abandoned mine with sharp twists and turns, or take a look around in Fort Sam Clemens where the drunk guard is napping away. Play see-saw on Teeter-Totter Rock, or tip-toe over rickety old bridges. You oughta be hungry after all that exploration, so afterwards you can snack at Aunt Polly's, a counter-service restaurant on the island.

Trivia:
The creaking noises in Harper Mill on the island play the tune "Down By the Old Mill Stream".

Now that we're in the adventurin' mood, why don't we go have some more? You don't have to travel all over the world for great adventure, just head down to our last Magic Kingdom stop, Adventureland!