Dream Kingdom is a theme park located at the Disneyland New York Resort in TBA, New York, USA. featuring rides and attractions based on Disney and FiddleGriff properties that opened on April 4th, 1978. The park, alongside the resort was built, and is owned and operated by The N.Y Land Company, a subsidiary of the much-larger media conglomerate, Disney-FiddleGriff.
History[]
Following the success of Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida, plans to build a similar theme park, but in New York emerged in 1973/1974. Under the leadership of Card Walker, In late 1974, the heads of Disney's theme park division, Dick Nunis and Jim Cora, presented a list of approximately a possible New York location for the park. The initial contract for the construction of Dream Kingdom was signed in April 1975. Under the leadership of Theodore Chrisman and the recently founded FiddleGriff Productions subsidiary, The N.Y Land Company, construction of the park, now called Dream Kingdom began in early 1976 and was covered by hundreds of reporters as an indication of the high expectations for the park in the future. The final cost of Dream Kingdom was 500 million dollars overall in 1978. Dream Kingdom opened in 1978 in New York as an instant success and it became an overnight smash hit. TBA.
A year after Dream Kingdom opened, the park would announce it would be adding it's second major thrill ride, a western-themed roller coaster called Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which eventually opened in May 30th, 1982 to instant success. TBA.
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Later in Late 1988, Disneyland New York announced that a 2nd Park would be made and it would be called Disney-MGM Hollywood Studios and it would open in 1991.
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Areas[]
Main Street U.S.A (1978-)[]
Current Attractions
- Main Street Transportation Co. (1978) (Horse-drawn carriages, omnibuses, and miniature fire trucks)
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Former Attractions
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Current Stores
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Former Stores
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Current Restaurants
- The Crystal Palace (1978) [Table-Service]
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Former Restaurants
- TBD
Broadway Avenue (2018-)[]
Current Attractions
- Reversal of the Dragon Heart: The Musical (2018-)
Current Stores
- Preludes
Fantasyland (1978-)[]
Castle Courtyard (1978-)[]
Current Attractions
- Ye Ol' Royale Carousel (1978) (PTC Vintage Carousel)
- Mickey's Philharmagic (2004) (3D Cinema)
- Pinocchio's Daring Journey (!) [FP] (1986) (ATS Systems Dark Ride)
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Former Attractions
- Skyway to Tomorrowland (1978 - 1998) (Replaced By: Pooh's Hunny Hunt)
- Magic Journeys (1986-1992) (Replaced By: Voyage of the Little Mermaid)
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid (1993-2003) (Replaced By: Mickey's Philharmagic)
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Current Stores
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Former Stores
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Current Restaurants
- Toad Hall (1978) [Quick-Service]
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Former Restaurants
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Medieval Faire (1978-)[]
Current Attractions
- Peter Pan's Flight (1978) (Arrow Dynamics Suspended Omnimover)
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant (1978) (Arrow Dynamics Flying Spinner)
- Pooh's Hunny Hunt [FP] [SR] (2002) (Oceaneering Trackless Dark Ride)
- The Haunted Mansion [FP] (1978) (Arrow Dynamics Omnimover)
- Snow White's Adventure (!) [FP] (1978) (Arrow Dynamics Dark Ride)
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Glowerhaven Marketplace (2010-)[]
Current Attractions
- Kyra's Journey (2010) (ATS Systems Omnimover)
Gardens of Imagination (1978-)[]
Current Attractions
- Journey Into Imagination (1984) (ATS Systems Extended Omnimover)
- The ImageWorks (1984) (Interactive Exhibits)
- It's A Small World [FP] (1978/1993) (Arrow Dynamics Water-Based Dark Ride)
- Mad Tea Party (1978) (Arrow Dynamics Teacups)
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Former Attractions
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Current Stores
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Former Stores
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Current Restaurants
- Cheshire Cafe (2011)
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Former Restaurants
- Enchanted Grove Cafe (1983 - 2011)
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Storybookland (1988-)[]
Current Attractions
- Storybook Land Canal Boats (1988) (Intamin Tow Boat Ride)
- Casey Jr. Circus Train [FP] (1988) (MACK Rides Powered Coaster)
Frontierland (1978-)[]
Current Attractions
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad [FP] [SR] (1982) {40'} (Arrow-HUSS Mine Train Coaster)
- Arlo's Splash Mountain [FP] (2023) {35'} (ATS Systems Log Flume)
- Country Bear Jamboree (1978) (Audio-Animatronic Stage Show)
Former Attractions
- Splash Mountain [FP] (1991-2022) {35'} (ATS Systems Log Flume)
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Current Stores
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Former Stores
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Current Restaurants
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Former Restaurants
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Adventureland (1978-)[]
Current Attractions
- Pirates of the Caribbean [FP] (1978) (Arrow Dynamics Water-Based Dark Ride)
- Indiana Jones Adventure [FP] [SR] (1997) {44'} (ATS Systems Enhanced Motion Vehicle Dark Ride) Sponsored By: AT&T (1997-2002)
- The Jungle Cruise [FP] (1978)
- Tropical Serenade: Featuring the Enchanted Tiki Birds (1978)
- Amphibia Treehouse (2022) (Walkthrough Attraction)
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Former Attractions
- Swiss Family Treehouse (1978-2022) (Walkthrough Attraction)
Current Stores
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Former Stores
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Current Restaurants
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Former Restaurants
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New York Harbor (1978-)[]
Current Attractions
- Walt Disney Presents: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (1978/2018) (Walkthough / Audio-Animatronic Stage Show)
- St. Louis Paddleboat (1978)
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Former Attractions
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Current Stores
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Former Stores
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Current Restaurants
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Former Restaurants
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ToonTown (1994-)[]
Current Attractions
- Gadget's Go Coaster [FP] (1994) {35’} (Vekoma Junior Coaster)
- Roger Rabbit's ToonTown Mayhem! [FP] (1994) (Dark Ride)
- Lil' Char and the Gang's Wacky Ride [FP] (2022) {40'} (Oceaneering Omnimax Motion Simulator)
- Chip N' Dale's Treehouse (1994) (Interactive Area)
- Character Neighborhood (1994) (Meet and Greet Area)
Current Stores
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Former Stores
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Current Restaurants
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Former Restaurants
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Tomorrowland (1978-1994, 1995-2021, 2021-)[]
Current Attractions
- Space Mountain [FP] [SR] (1978/1995/2008) {40'} (Arrow Dynamics Indoor Coaster) Sponsored by: RCA (1978-1994) and FedEx (1995 to 2006)
- Astro Orbiter (1978/1995/2008/2023) (Spinning Ride)
- Horizons (1985) (ATS Systems Suspended Omnimover) Sponsored by: General Electric (1985-1995), Microsoft (1995 to 2015)
- WEDway PeopleMover (1978) (ATS Systems PeopleMover)
- Alien vs. Predator [FP] [SR] (2022) {48'} (ATS Systems SFX Coaster)
- Plektu's Fantastic Galactic Revue (1995) (Carousel Theater Show)
- Space Goofs Spin! [FP] (1998) (ATS Systems Spinning Dark Ride)
- Star Jets (1978) (Arrow Dynamics Flying Spinner) (Formerly called Astro Orbitron from 1995 to 2020)
- Tomorrowland Theater (1993-present)
- Buzz Lightyear Alien Blasters (2003) (ATS Systems Omnimover)
- Star Tours: The Adventure Continues [FP] (2014) {40'} (Thales A.T.L.A.S Motion Simulator)
- Wander Over Yonder: The Great "4D" Quest! (2017) (3D Cinema)
- Canary 751 River Adventure [FP] (1999) {42'} (Vekoma Shoot-the-Chutes)
Former Attractions
- Sunshine Amphitheater (1978-1982) Replaced By: Tomorrowland Theater
- Magic Journeys (1983-1986) (3D Cinema)
- Captain EO (Original) (1986 to 1994) (3D Cinema)
- Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! (1995 to 2010) (3D Cinema)
- Captain EO (Tribute) (2010 to 2015) (3D Cinema)
- Star Wars: Path of the Jedi (2015 to 2017) (3D Cinema)
- Trans-O-Rama (Arrow Dynamics Omnimover) (1978-1989) Sponsored by: General Motors (1978-1988) Replaced By: Tomorrowland Backstage Magic
- Tomorrowland Backstage Magic (1990-1995) Replaced By: Space Goofs Spin!
- Grand Prix Raceway (1978-1997) {32’} (Arrow Development Grand Prix) Replaced By: Canary 751 River Adventure
- Star Tours [FP] (1988-2013) {40'} (Thales A.T.L.A.S Motion Simulator) Sponsored by: Commodore (1988-1994), Energizer (1995 to 2007)
- America The Beautiful (1978-1983) (A Circle-Vision 360 film) Replaced By: Wonders of China Reason for Closing: TBA
- O Canada!: Presented by AT&T (A Circle-Vision 360 film) (1984-1988) Replaced By: O Canada! Reason for Closing: TBA
- Wonders of China (A Circle-Vision 360 film) (1988-1993) Replaced By: American Journeys Reason for Closing: TBA
- American Journeys: Presented by AT&T (A Circle-Vision 360 film) (1993-1994)
- The Timekeeper (1995-2001) (A Circle-Vision 360 film) Replaced By: Buzz Lightyear Alien Blasters Reason for Closing: TBA
- Mission to Mars (1978-1993) Sponsored by: McDonnell-Douglas (1978 to 1988)
- ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (!) (1995-2019) {48'} Replaced By: Alien vs. Predator Reason for Closing: becoming outdated and The NY Land Company wanting a ambitious coaster.
- Meet the World (1983 to 1994) Sponsored by: Sony (1984-1994) Replaced By: Plektu's Fantastic Galactic Revue
- AstroPort (1995 to 2010)
- Submarine Voyage Thru Liquid Space (1978 - 1996)
- Skyway to Fantasyland (1978 - 1998)
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Unbuilt Attractions
- Autopia: The Search for the Lost Crystals (Planed In 1992 Canceled in 1994) - A planned retheme for Grand Prix Raceway, that would have had rocks and crystals, TBA. It was scraped in favor for the more ambitious Canary 751 River Adventure.
- Rocket Racers (Planed In 1992 Canceled in 1993) - TBA
- Magic Carpet Round' the World - TBA
- Atlantis: Fire Mountain (Vekoma Launched Indoor/Outdoor Flying Dutchman, Planed In 1998 Canceled in 2001) - TBA
Current Stores
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Former Stores
- TBD
Current Restaurants
- Tomorrowland Transportation Warehouse Sponsored by: Coca Cola (1995)
- The Astronomer's Club (1995)
- PizzaPort (1984)
Former Restaurants
- Plaza Pavilion (1978 - 1994) (Replaced by: The Astronomer's Club)
- Tomorrowland Terrance (1978 - 1995) (Replaced by: Tomorrowland Transportation Warehouse)
Attraction Overlays[]
Current[]
- Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy - TBA
- It's a Very Merry Small World - TBA
- The Haunted Mansion: A Hazbin Christmas - TBA
Former[]
- Haunted Mansion: Holiday - TBA
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Events[]
Annual[]
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Seasonal[]
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Park Hours[]
Regular Hours []
- Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Monday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Holiday Hours []
- 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Incidents and Controversies[]
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Trivia[]
- Disney-FiddleGriff owns and operates Dream Kingdom alongside the Disneyland New York Resort, 13 years before the creation of EuropaWorld in London, England.
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