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Street, U.S.A. is America at the turn of the century - the Main
Street, U.S.A. is two blocks of charming turn-of-the-century nostalgia,
stretching from the south at the Train Station and Town Square to the
Plaza and Cinderella Castle in the north. Although what Walt Disney
World classifies as Main Street "attractions" may seem tame
compared to those in the rest of the park, the unique shops, the horse-drawn
transportation, the amazing and convincing architectural details, and
even the smell of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the air, all make
Main Street, U.S.A an attraction in itself. Flag Retreat - Patriotic and moving demonstration, held daily at 5 p.m., in Town Square's Municipal Park. If you're a veteran of the military, you might want to inquire at City Hall about acting as the Veteran of the Day during the flag lowering ceremony. Main Street Vehicles - Take a ride on a horseless carriage, a replica of an early fire engine, a jitney or a horse-drawn trolley, all of which make their way up and down Main Street throughout the day. The length of your ride varies with the vehicle you take:
Town Square Exposition Hall - Camera center and mini-museum, which includes a display that pays homage to the early days of the motion picture industry. There are also large cut-outs of movie scenes that you can pose with for cute photo ops! Walt Disney World Railroad - Approximately 20-minute journey on an authentic steam train, with additional stops at Mickey's Toontown Fair and Frontierland.
At the end of Main Street, closest to the Plaza, you'll find the Guest Information Board, showing wait times for all operating attractions. At most times of the day, Main Street, U.S.A can be explored at your leisure, normally without lines or crowds, so it may be best not to linger when the park first opens and the lines for the more popular attractions are still short. The only times to avoid would be during the parades or at closing time when the other attractions have stopped running. Look for the Main Street performers who appear throughout the day along Main Street, including reporter Scoop Sanderson, who gives pin talks in the Town Square Exposition Hall several days a week at 1 p.m., and Mayor Weaver (pictured at left with young guest Tucker). Keep an eye out for the Main Street Trolley Parade, performed periodically during the day -- performers sing and dance their way down Main Street, pausing to meet guests along the way. Casey's Corner - Hot dogs, fries, soft drinks, snacks. Crystal Palace - All-you-can-eat character dining featuring Pooh and Friends. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Main Street Bakery - Breakfast selections, gourmet sandwiches, desserts, cookies. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor - Ice cream, snacks and soft drinks. Plaza Restaurant - Sandwiches, fries, salad, yummy desserts and soda fountain specialties. Tony's Town Square Restaurant - Table service restaurant serving pastas, salads, and Italian themed specialty entrees. The Chapeau - Hats and monogramming. Don't forget your Mouse Ears! Confectionery - Gifts of candy, baked goods and sweets. Crystal Arts - Glass cutting, glass blowing. Disney Clothiers - Disney character fashions for men and women. Disney & Co. - Souvenirs, frames, children's clothing, assorted Disney merchandise. Emporium - 16,742 square feet of retail space stocked with just about anything imaginable in Disney gifts, clothes and souvenirs.
Harmony Barber Shop - Along with haircuts, and beard and mustache trims, the barber shop sells mustache cups and nostalgic shaving items. Try to time your visit here to coincide with a performance by the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet. Main Street Athletic Club - Sports apparel and equipment. The Main Street Cinema - Plush toys, pins, books, Disney videos, CDs and cassettes. Main Street Gallery - Posters, lithographs, books, postcards, cels of all kinds and many collectibles. Uptown Jewelers - Snow globes, frames, charms, pens, jewelry, watches, etc. Main Street, U.S.A. opened at the Disney theme parks worldwide on the following dates: * DISNEYLAND
in California - July 17, 1955 Main Street, U.S.A. consists of only four buildings, each designed to appear as individual structures.
Note the windows above the main floors, and you'll observe the names of many of the men and women who were crucial to the development and operation of Disneyland Park. There is also a window honoring Walt's father, Elias, over the Main Street Emporium. |
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