Frontierland Disneyland

Set in a Hollywood-inspired Wild West, this Land abounds with raised walkways and trading posts. The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is reminiscent of both the Wild West and of country fairs gone by. The Country Bear Jamboree, on the other hand, provides a completely animatronic musical animal show, much liked by youngsters, and a welcome respite on a hot summer’s day.

A stunningly conceived and superbly executed journey through America’s Wild West on an out-of-control mine train, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad remains one of the park’s enduring attractions. In roller coaster terms, it’s a relatively gentle experience, although the rear cars provide a wilder ride than the front. It acquires long lines of people from early in the day, so this is a ride to be enjoyed sooner, rather than later.
Opposite Big Thunder Mountain is the landing stage from where a raft can be taken to Tom Sawyer Island. Complete with a fort, swinging bridges, waterfalls, and tunnels, this is a child’s dream adventure playground.

An outstanding attraction which threatens to get you a lot wetter than it actually does is Splash Mountain®. This is the epitome of what Disney does best, with a seamless integration of music, special effects, and beautifully crafted creatures. This, combined with a multitude of small drops prior to the big one, makes it one of the finest flume rides in the world. Guaranteed to make you want to repeat the adventure, the ride soon develops long queues that remain until closing. Fastpasses for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain are highly recommended.

SHOWS & PARADES
Don’t miss checking out at least one of these amazing events. The shows – Mickey’s PhilharMagic, a wonderful 3-D film experience, and The Enchanted Tiki Room – are superb in their own right but the parades are unique. Floats of towering proportions, surrounded by a multitude of actors and dancers, travel on a set route between Frontierland and Town Square on Main Street.

There is always an afternoon parade and, during the peak holiday season, the SpectroMagic Parade takes place twice in the evenings, usually at 8:30pm and 10:30pm. The evening also features the Wishes™ Nighttime Spectacular, a brilliant choreography of fireworks and music.