INTRODUCTION
-- Located on your right as you enter Mickey's Toontown
Fair, you'll see the only roller coaster in Walt Disney World designed
specifically for children.
ATTRACTION -- The Barnstormer
at Goofy's Wiseacres Farm: The queue for this
roller coaster winds through cornfields,
past a Goofy scarecrow. As you walk through the
barn, you're treated to the clucking of animatronic roosters and scads
of whimsical visuals -- we particularly like the boxes of "parts
of parts" and "parts that don't fit." And be sure to note
Fido's Fearless Flight School's class schedule -- great for
a chuckle.
The
coaster itself is designed to look like a 1920s crop-duster, a biplane
that takes you over red barns and farm buildings. In typical Goofy fashion,
you finish the ride by safely "crashing" into one of the barns.
TOURING
TIPS
This
is a very short coaster ride -- about 1.5 minutes! It takes longer
to walk through the queue area than it does to ride the roller coaster!
Toontown
can get very crowded with families by mid-day, so try to tour this area
early or late in the day.
Guests
in ECVs must transfer to standard wheelchairs, then to the
ride vehicle to experience The Barnstormer.
You
must be at least 35" tall to ride.
The nearest restroom in this area is disguised as Pete's Garage,
immediately opposite the Barnstormer.
KIDS AND CHARACTERS
This
coaster was specifically designed for kids! Although this is a fairly
tame roller coaster, it may still be too rough for children under 3.
Disney
Characters are not found regularly around Goofy's Wiseacre Farms,
but ALL EARS® reader Laura writes: "Over the last
two years, we have frequently located Goofy standing in front of his building.
We have been in both March and August and it never failed for us to find
him."
Stop
in at nearby Toontown Hall of Fame to see Mickey and his friends,
normally open from 10 a.m. until park closing. Check your daily Times
Guide for times and locations of other Meet and Greet opportunities
in Mickey's Toontown Fair.
Magic
Kingdom Characters At A Glance
Character
Meet and Greet FAQ!
DINING
The
closest spot to grab a bite is the Toontown Farmers' Market, a
quick snack place that features fruit and beverages.
Magic
Kingdom Restaurants At A Glance
Menus From Around the World
Vegetarian and Other Special
Diets
SHOPPING
County
Bounty is nearby for Disney character memorabilia shopping.
INTERESTING
FACTS
The
Barnstormer opened October 1, 1996. Previously, the site was Grandma
Duck’s Farm (and had been since 6/18/88).
If you have comments or tips to share with others about touring the Magic
Kingdom, please email us. Thank
you.
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