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Traders of Timbuktu

May 10, 2026 by CRAIGSMITHNH

The Traders of Timbuktu was a longtime shop in the Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland area. It opened with the park in 1971 and closed in 2000 to make space for the new Magic Carpets of Aladdin ride concourse.

Historical Timeline

  • Opened: 1971
  • Closed: 01/01/2000
Park: Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Adventureland
Attraction type: Extinct, Shops
Disney year: 1971
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