Frontierland is one of the themed lands found within the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It is designed to resemble a western frontier town, and it features attractions and experiences that are inspired by the American Old West. Frontierland is known for its rugged, authentic and adventurous atmosphere.
Attractions in Frontierland include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a roller coaster that takes guests on a journey through an abandoned mine, and Splash Mountain, a log flume ride that takes guests on a journey through the world of the Disney’s Song of the South. Tom Sawyer Island, an island that guests can explore and discover, is also located in Frontierland.
Frontierland is also home to the Country Bear Jamboree, an indoor theater that features a show with singing animatronic bears, and the Frontierland Shooting Arcade, a shooting gallery where guests can test their skills.
The area also features a variety of shops and dining options, such as Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, which serves up tasty snacks, and the Frontier Trading Post, which offers a variety of Disney-themed merchandise. Frontierland is a great stop for visitors looking to experience the thrill of adventure, to enjoy a western-inspired setting and to find a special souvenir to remember their trip to the Magic Kingdom.
Here is your complete guide to each of the rides, attractions, restaurants and shows, past and present in Walt Disney World’s Frontierland area of the Magic Kingdom.
Below is a rundown of everything you can find in this land. click on a listing to find out a ton more details about it.
The Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat was the original sternwheeler to circle the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Departing from a landing in Liberty Square, the three-deck vessel carried guests on a leisurely cruise around Tom Sawyer Island, offering views of Frontierland, the Haunted Mansion, the waterfront, and the scenic tableaus positioned along the riverbanks. … Read more
Aunt Polly’s was a rustic quick-service restaurant located on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom. Accessible only by raft from Frontierland, the restaurant overlooked the Rivers of America and offered one of the quietest and most secluded dining experiences in the park. The location permanently closed in 2025 as part of the planned redevelopment of … Read more
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of Magic Kingdom’s defining attractions: a runaway-mine-train coaster that combines family-friendly thrills with unusually rich Frontierland storytelling. The Walt Disney World version opened on September 23, 1980, following the debut of the original Disneyland attraction one year earlier. Rising approximately 200 feet above the surrounding landscape, Magic Kingdom’s mountain … Read more
Country Bear Jamboree was a classic and beloved stage show located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. The attraction was an iconic part of Disney history, having originally opened at Disneyland in California before being brought to Walt Disney World in 1971. The show takes place inside Grizzly Hall, a rustic theater that resembles an old-fashioned … Read more
The new “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom offers a fresh twist on a beloved classic. This updated show features the same charming cast of animatronic bears but with a new repertoire of Disney songs reimagined in various country music styles, including bluegrass, Americana, rockabilly, and pop-country. Set in the rustic Grizzly … Read more
Country Bear Vacation Hoedown was a temporary replacement for the classic Disney World show The Country Bear Jamboree. It ran from 1986-1992 in the Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. The Country Bear Vacation Hoedown featured a fun and humorous storyline where the country bears have decided to take a break from their regular routines and go on … Read more
Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes was an attraction at the Magic Kingdom. The attraction allowed visitors to paddle their own canoes along a scenic river in Frontierland, while taking in the sights and sounds of the surrounding wilderness. During the experience, guests were seated in large wooden canoes that are modeled after the ones used by … Read more
Frontier Trading Post is one of Magic Kingdom’s longest-running specialty shops and the primary destination for Disney pin collectors inside the park. Located in the heart of Frontierland, the store is designed as an Old West trading post, with a rustic stone-and-timber façade, shaded wooden porch, lantern-style fixtures, antler decorations, and vintage-style signage. Its weathered … Read more
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade was a classic Old West shooting gallery located in a shaded log-cabin-style building in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. For more than five decades, guests could pick up replica rifles and test their aim against an elaborate miniature desert town inspired by Tombstone, Arizona, and its famous Boot Hill cemetery. The attraction was not … Read more
Golden Oak Outpost is a quick-service dining location at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The restaurant is located in Frontierland and is known for its savory snacks and sandwiches. The menu at Golden Oak Outpost features a variety of savory dishes, such as chicken nuggets, chicken sandwiches, and waffle fries. One of the most popular items … Read more