Fantasyland
Themed land at Disney theme parks
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| 2025 | It's a Small World attraction is set to continue operations into the future. |
| 2025 | It's a Small World with Groot attraction began, featuring the popular Marvel character. |
| 2024 | It's a Small World attraction's initial operational period concludes. |
| 2024 | Pixar Pals Playtime Party introduced to Fantasyland |
| 2024 | Introduction of Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends seasonal event. |
| April 2024 |
Cinderella Castle
Tokyo Disneyland's 40th anniversary castle decorations were removed between April 1-8.
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| 2023 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
The Castle of Magical Dreams is completed, serving as the final major attraction in Hong Kong Disneyland's multi-year expansion project from 2018 to 2023.
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| October 15 2023 | A new Walt Disney statue entitled 'Dream Makers' debuted as part of the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration, commemorating the moment Walt Disney conceived the idea for Disneyland while watching his daughters on a Merry-Go-Round in Griffith Park. |
| June 29 2023 | The park removed the Sword in the Stone attraction to prepare for a new Walt Disney statue. |
| May 22 2023 |
Cinderella Castle
Final removal of Walt Disney World 50th anniversary decorations from Cinderella Castle.
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| April 15 2023 |
Cinderella Castle
Tokyo Disneyland's Cinderella Castle decorated for its 40th anniversary with banners on the front turrets.
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| April 2 2023 |
Cinderella Castle
Decorations began to be removed in phases following the end of 'The World's Most Magical Celebration'.
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| March 31 2023 |
Cinderella Castle
Conclusion of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.
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| 2022 | Tale of the Lion King performance begins |
| 2021 |
Snow White's Enchanted Wish
Disney Imagineer intern David Borning introduced a model that successfully convinced the team to pursue the ride's redesign, marking an unlikely beginning to the project.
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| 2021 | Mickey's Magical Music World entertainment experience was introduced. |
| 2021 | Debut of Snow White's Enchanted Wish attraction. |
| July 22 2021 |
Cinderella Castle
A giant 50th anniversary crest was installed on the castle's front face.
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| May 2021 |
Cinderella Castle
Cinderella Castle was decorated with 'EARidescent' gold and blue bunting and ribbons for the 50th anniversary celebration.
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| April 30 2021 |
Snow White's Enchanted Wish
Snow White's Enchanted Wish officially reopened to the public, coinciding with Disneyland's reopening after its COVID-19 pandemic closure.
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| March 2021 |
Cinderella Castle
Castle spires were repainted from bluish-purple to royal blue as Disney began installing 50th anniversary decorations.
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| February 19 2021 |
Cinderella Castle
Design for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary castle decoration was first revealed.
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| 2020 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
As part of the park's 15th anniversary celebration, preparations begin to replace the original Sleeping Beauty Castle with the new Castle of Magical Dreams.
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| 2020 |
Cinderella Castle
The nightly 'Kiss Goodnight' show featuring Roy O. Disney's dedication speech appears to have ended after the park's reopening from Covid-19, and the 'Castle Dream Lights' did not return.
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| 2020 | Fantasyland expanded with two significant additions: The Royal Reception Hall and the Castle of Magical Dreams. |
| 2020 | Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction was added to Fantasyland. |
| 2020 | Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire show closed after four years of performances. |
| 2020 | Closure of Snow White's Scary Adventures |
| November 20 2020 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
Former managing director Stephanie Young officially opened the Castle of Magical Dreams in a celebration with Disney Princesses, heroines, and local non-profit organization representatives.
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| September 28 2020 | Fantasyland expansion officially opened, after being delayed from the original April date due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. |
| September 25 2020 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
Castle preview experiences began for park guests through special hotel and ticket packages, following the park's second COVID-19 closure.
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| July 2020 |
Cinderella Castle
The castle's repainting was completed shortly after Walt Disney World's reopening, featuring dark blue roofs, rose pink color, and gold trim accents.
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| February 17 2020 |
Cinderella Castle
Disney announced a repainting project for Cinderella Castle to honor the 70th anniversary of the 1950 animated Cinderella film.
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| January 2020 |
Snow White's Enchanted Wish
The original 1983 version of the attraction was closed, marking the end of this specific ride iteration at Disneyland.
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| January 7 2020 |
Snow White's Enchanted Wish
Disneyland's Snow White attraction closed for an extended refurbishment, with Walt Disney Imagineering planning to install new scenes and update audio and visual technology.
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| 2019 |
Cinderella Castle
The last showing of the 'Castle Dream Lights' holiday light display occurred, marking the end of this annual tradition.
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| September 19 2019 | Announced the original opening date for the new Fantasyland expansion as April 15, 2020. |
| July 1 2019 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
A new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique opened in Storybook Shoppe as part of the castle project. The castle was named 'Castle of Magical Dreams' at the D23 Expo.
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| 2018 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
Hong Kong Disneyland begins a multi-year expansion project that will ultimately result in the creation of the Castle of Magical Dreams.
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| 2018 | Celebration Cafe closed as a restaurant in Shanghai Disneyland's Fantasyland. |
| July 10 2018 |
Cinderella Castle
Inspired the theme song for 'Celebrate! Tokyo Disneyland' as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort's 35th Anniversary celebration, which premiered at Tokyo Disneyland.
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| February 15 2018 | Baby Mine shop closed in Tokyo Disneyland's Fantasyland after 35 years of operation |
| February 15 2018 | Fantasy Gifts shop closed in Tokyo Disneyland's Fantasyland. |
| January 1 2018 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
Construction of the castle transformation began after the last Disney in the Stars fireworks spectacular, with guests invited to participate through the '#CreateADisneyCastle' campaign.
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| 2017 | The Castle Heraldry Shoppe closes after 23 years in Fantasyland |
| 2017 | Village Haus Restaurant closes after 34 years of operation |
| December 8 2017 |
Castle of Magical Dreams
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Imagineering Asia revealed creative design concepts and details of the upcoming castle transformation.
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| 2016 |
Cinderella Castle
The 'Celebrate the Magic' show was replaced by 'Once Upon a Time'.
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| 2016 | Celebration Cafe opened as a restaurant in Shanghai Disneyland's Fantasyland. |
| 2016 | Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire show began performing. |
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