Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is home of attractions for all ages and tastes. You can rocket through the cosmos in Space Mountain or take a scenic tour of Tomorrowland on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority(TTA - Peoplemover). You can take a spin high about on the Astro Orbitor(used to be Rocket Jets) or stay closer to the ground with a spin on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. This land is also home to the classic Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. In 2003 the land welcomes Stitch in his own out of this world show.

 

Geek's Thoughts & Suggestions

Tomorrowland offers everything ranging from Circle Vision films to thrilling rides through "outter space". In this land you will find a video arcade to suck more of your money, and a small theater to see Character shows. I really enjoyed Time Keeper (Circle Vision), Robin Williams was great (he does the voice of one of the characters). Unfortunately this attraction runs only during the extremely busy season.

Another of my favorite rides, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (the People Mover for all you Disney Geeks ) is located here. The People Mover will give you a chance to sit back and relax and see an overview of Tomorrowland. The two best things about the TTA (besides the view) are that there is usually no wait at all and the breeze feels great. Its also a good spot to sit out a rain storm (its covered and fairly well protected).

My new favorite ride is Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. This is an interactive ride. You can control where your vehicle points and get to "shoot" targets and it adds up your score for you. It's a definite must see. LazyGeek is convinced this game is "rigged", but its really because of his total lack of motor skills. The queue for this attration can be quite long, be sure to take advantage of Fastpass.

Also we highly recommend checking out the Carousel of Progress. Its another of the "classic" Disney attractions. It was designed by Disney (Walt) for the 1964 World's Fair in New York. It was then moved to Disneyland for several years and now is at Walt Disney World. See it before its gone… It is one of the only attractions in Florida that has Walt's "personal" touch and there are always rumors of it being shut down.

Attractions & Entertainment (Parades, Shows & Fireworks)
Current Attractions: Retired Attractions:
  • Stitch's Great Escape! (Nov 16, 2004 - Jan 06, 2018)
  • The Timekeeper (Nov 21, 1994 - Feb 26, 2006)
  • ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (Jun 20, 1995 - Oct 12, 2003)
  • Delta Dreamflight Opening date June 23, 1989 Closing date January 5, 1998 (Jun 26, 1989 - Jan 05, 1998)
  • StarJets (Nov 28, 1974 - Jan 10, 1994)
  • Mission to Mars (Jun 07, 1975 - Oct 04, 1993)
  • If You Had Wings (Jun 05, 1972 - Jun 01, 1987)
  • If You Could Fly (Jun 06, 1987 - Jan 03, 1987)
  • America The Beautiful (Circle Vision 360) (Mar 15, 1975 - Sep 09, 1984)
  • Flight to the Moon (Dec 24, 1971 - Apr 15, 1975)
  • America The Beautiful (Circle Vision 360) (Nov 25, 1971 - Mar 15, 1974)

 

Dining Options
  • Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
  • Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies
  • Cool Ship
  • The Lunching Pad
  • Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant

 

Quick Facts
  • Space Mountain 183 feet tall
  • Walt Disney sings A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow in the queue area for the Carousel of Progress, but in the show he sings with the Sherman Bros.
  • Alien Encounter was in development for 8 years it is the most technically complicated attraction of all Disney World (closed in 2003)
  • The cars at Grand Prix Raceway go 7 m.p.h (Average)
  • Walt Disney came up with the idea for Space Mtn., it took 10 years to develop and 2 years to build
  • Closed Attractions:
    • Galaxy Palace Theater
    • Tomorrowland Stage
    • The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (closed in 2003)
    • The Timekeeper (closed)
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