Dream Kingdom: Frontierland

 

Come into a world that pays tribute to America's history. Here, the people who helped build our country are celebrated, and the land they helped tame is seen here. This area sits on the Rivers of America, which it shares with Harbor Square.

Guests walk through the gates of a log fort and enter into the first of three areas. This is an Old West-themed area in the ghost town of Thunder Springs. Here, they find Western Wares on the right and The Silver Horseshoe on the left. Between them is a small geyser that sprays guests on hot days. Further down the left side is the Thunder Springs Merchandise Building and El Fuego Ranch, a shop and a restaurant, as well as the Frontierland Shootin' Gallery. On the right side is the Cowboy Corner Store and the Big Thunder Barbecue. Located nearby is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the wildest ride in the wilderness.
Located in the southern portion of the land is a colonial-era village, similar to Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom. Guests come here through a forest path out of Thunder Springs. Here, guests can dine at Liberty Bell Tavern and shop at Patriotic Prizes. In the center of the area is a recreation of the Liberty Bell. Located in a building resembling Independence Hall in Philadelphia is the audio-animatronic show, Age of Independence, which tells the story of the creation of America in a 30-minute show.
The last area of Frontierland is themed to New Orleans. After a path going into Adventureland, guests come across Mardi Gras Merch on the right as well as Big Easy Bites, a snack stand. On the left side is a dock area where guests board the Rivers of America Riverboat for a scenic tour of Frontierland and Waterfront Square. Located further down is Tiana's Palace. Closeby in a swampy area is a large salt mine, where guests ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a log flume ride. It exits into Bayou Crossing, a gift shop. Located in this area is a train station for the Dream Kingdom Railroad, which departs to Fantasyland. A bridge to the left takes guests to Harbor Square.
Attractions:
  • Frontierland Shootin' Gallery
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Age of Independence
  • Rivers of America Riverboat
  • Tiana's Bayou Adventure
  • Dream Kingdom Railroad
Dining:
  • The Silver Horseshoe
  • El Fuego Ranch
  • Big Thunder Barbecue
  • Liberty Bell Tavern
  • Big Easy Bites
  • Tiana's Palace
Shopping:
  • Western Wares
  • Thunder Springs Merchandise Building
  • Cowboy Corner Store
  • Patriotic Prizes
  • Mardi Gras Merch
  • Bayou Crossing
This area was a challenge to make. I wanted a different kind of Frontierland than the ones that people were used to, so I put some emphasis on American history to make it more interesting. The American show was a thing of my own creation, because I wanted an American History show. Disneyland has Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and the Magic Kingdom has the Hall of Presidents, so I created this. As for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, I had some debate on whether or not to have it or Splash Mountain. While the upcoming attraction looks like the most woke ride Disney has ever made, it does fit the historical emphasis of this Frontierland. I even added a New Orleans area to make it fit better. I admit that I'll miss Splash Mountain (which is now gone in both American parks), this might be just as good.....hopefully.

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