Frontierland Magic Kingdom
Attractions | Dining | Shopping | Expansion
“Here we experience the story of our country’s past… the colorful
drama of frontier America in the exciting days of the covered wagon and the stage coach, the advent of the railroad and the romantic riverboat.
Frontierland is a tribute to the faith, courage and ingenuity of the
pioneers who blazed the trails across America.” – Walt Disney
The wild, wild west of the Magic Kingdom appropriately takes up the westernmost section of the park. Built along the waterway “The Rivers of America,” Frontierland’s mountain ranges, dance hall, shootin’ gallery, fort and rustic log cabins, make it easy to transport yourself back to the time of Davy Crockett. Frontierland is situated to the north of Adventureland and to the southwest of Liberty Square, with access through both lands.
ATTRACTIONS and ENTERTAINMENT
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Hold on to your hats as you roller-coast your way through the Old West on a runaway mine train.
Country Bear Musical Jamboree – A cast of Audio-Animatronic bears treat you to a foot-stompin’, back-slappin’ hoedown.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – Board a log ride and roll down the bayou with Tiana. There’s a missing ingredient for the big Mardi Gras party and it’s up to you to find it.
Tom Sawyer Island – Caves, tunnels, trails, hills and even a fort await you on this island, a short raft ride across the Rivers of America.
Walt Disney World Railroad – 15 to 20-minute journey on an authentic steam train, with stops at Main Street, U.S.A. and Storybook Circus in Fantasyland.
PLACES TO EAT
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe – Counter service restaurant serving sandwiches and burgers, salads and beverages. Very good “fixins’ bar.”
Golden Oak Outpost – serving sandwiches, fries and soft drinks.
Westward Ho – Refreshing frozen drinks and savory snacks including corn dog nuggets.
PLACES TO SHOP
Critter Co-Op – Located next to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, this shop has an assortment of Princess and the Frog merchandise.
Tiana’s Bayou General – At the exit of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you’ll enter this shop full of souvenirs based on the attraction.
Frontier Trading Post – Featuring items from the Old West including cowboy hats, sheriff’s badges, and Native American wear.
EXPANSION
During the 2024 D23 Parks and Experience Panel, Disney announced the expansion of Frontierland in Magic Kingdom to include a new Cars-themed area.
To make room for this new land, the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transformed into “vast and rugged terrains for a rally race.”
Michael Hundgen, Walt Disney World Portfolio Executive Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, shared, “We are thrilled to create this original Cars adventure and put our guests in the driver’s seat as we—quite literally—explore a new frontier in Frontierland.” He continued saying, “Part of pioneering this new story includes tapping into the themes of exploration and adventure that inspire so many of us to keep propelling forward. Anytime we touch Magic Kingdom, we recognize the massive responsibility that exists to get it right and tell stories that connect with our guests.”
A brand-new, thrilling ride will have you racing through the mountains, climbing trails, and dodging geysers. Plus, a second ride will be a racing ride geared towards the whole family.
This is a major change to Frontierland and to Magic Kingdom that will begin in 2025.
