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side of the restrooms . A grand Tinkertoy cylinder box supports the structure along with a Cootie game , with a cootie perched next to Scrabble letters that spell out the word “ Restrooms ” — an 11-point word for anyone keeping score !
Toy Story Land is filled with such details everywhere you look , including the giant Buzz Lightyear at Alien Swirling Saucers , the large sheriff ’ s badge welcoming you at Roundup Rodeo BBQ , and the Playmobil family camper . You ’ ll also discover the Pixar bouncy ball and loose jacks scattered throughout the area , all in service of a simple , yet immersive , Imagineering illusion .
The restrooms are constructed from toys . PHOTO BY BRETT SVENSON
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2014 : Festival of Fantasy Debuts at Magic Kingdom
By Morgan Flaherty
Eleven years ago , Magic Kingdom debuted the Festival of Fantasy Parade , which was an instant fan favorite . The parade began on March 9 , 2014 , to celebrate the opening of New Fantasyland that same year and features stories and characters found in Fantasyland , including
Rapunzel , Ariel , Cinderella , and Peter Pan .
Street , U . S . A . Grab a spot by Cinderella Castle early , as it will provide some of the best views of the floats .
Perhaps the most notable part of the parade is a fire-breathing Maleficent float , with a steampunk-inspired look created by Tony Award-winning production designer Michael Curry . The 52-foot-long creature was a technological marvel when it debuted , as it was the first Disney float to use a “ bending chassis base ,” which allows Maleficent to strut down the parade route .
Today , the parade takes place once a day ( or twice during the busier seasons ), with viewing available in Frontierland , Liberty Square , the Cinderella Castle hub , and Main
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Maleficent is an iconic part of the Festival of Fantasy parade . PHOTO BY CLIFF WANG