Tomorrowland is one of the themed lands found within the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It is designed to evoke a sense of optimism and futurism, and it features attractions and experiences that are inspired by the concept of the future and space exploration. Tomorrowland is known for its futuristic, high-tech and innovative atmosphere.
Attractions in Tomorrowland include Space Mountain, an indoor roller coaster that takes guests on a journey through space, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, an interactive dark ride that allows guests to help Buzz Lightyear save the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, a leisurely ride that takes guests on a tour of Tomorrowland is also located in Tomorrowland.
Tomorrowland is also home to the Tomorrowland Speedway, a race car ride that allows guests to drive their own racecar and the Tomorrowland Energy Adventure, a dark ride that teaches guests about energy conservation through a combination of animatronics, film, and special effects.
The area also features a variety of shops and dining options, such as the Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, which serves up tasty snacks, and the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., which offers a variety of Disney-themed merchandise. Tomorrowland is a great stop for visitors looking to experience the thrill of innovation, to enjoy a futuristic-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 Tomorrowland 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.1
Flight to the Moon was a former attraction at Magic Kingdom. The attraction opened on December 24, 1971, at Magic Kingdom. It was part of Tomorrowland’s lineup and offered guests a simulated journey to the Moon and back. The attraction used a theater-in-the-round format, where guests sat in a circular theater with a large dome-shaped … Read more
“If You Had Wings” was a classic dark ride attraction that once existed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It opened on June 5, 1972, and was sponsored by Eastern Air Lines. The attraction was designed to celebrate the joy of travel and adventure, taking visitors on a journey around the world with a catchy … Read more
Magic Carpet ’Round the World was a Circle-Vision 360 film attraction presented in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, using Disney’s panoramic theater format to send guests on a simulated tour across the globe. Rather than focusing on fantasy characters, thrill mechanics, or a single narrative, the film surrounded standing audiences with nine synchronized screens, creating the … Read more
Merchant of Venus was a Tomorrowland retail location at Magic Kingdom, best remembered as one of the land’s strongest examples of 1990s retro-futuristic placemaking. The shop opened in June 1994 as part of the major New Tomorrowland overhaul, replacing the earlier Space Port shop. That redesign reframed Tomorrowland less as a sterile vision of the … Read more
Mission to Mars was a Tomorrowland theater attraction at Magic Kingdom that simulated a passenger flight to the Red Planet. It opened on June 7, 1975, replacing Flight to the Moon, which had itself debuted at Walt Disney World on December 24, 1971. The change made practical thematic sense. By the mid-1970s, real astronauts had … Read more
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor is a popular and interactive comedy show located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Inspired by the hit Disney-Pixar film “Monsters, Inc.,” the attraction allows guests to step into the world of Monstropolis and participate in a live, laugh-filled comedy performance. The storyline centers around a comedy club called the “Monsters Inc. … Read more
Plaza Pavilion was a former quick-service restaurant at Magic Kingdom, located in the prominent transition area between Main Street, U.S.A. and Tomorrowland. Its placement made it one of the park’s most strategically positioned dining locations: close to the central hub, near the approach to Tomorrowland, and within view of some of Magic Kingdom’s busiest guest … Read more
Push the Talking Trash Can was a popular interactive character that could be found at Disney World. The character was designed to resemble a typical theme park trash can, but with a unique twist – it was able to move and talk to guests in a playful and engaging way. Push the Talking Trash Can … Read more
Space Bar was a former quick-service dining location in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, located beneath the elevated Rockettower Plaza structure that carried the WEDWay PeopleMover and Star Jets. It belonged to the version of Tomorrowland that took shape in the mid-1970s, when the land expanded beyond its opening-day lineup and began leaning much harder into space … Read more
Space Mountain is one of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic attractions and one of the defining landmarks of Tomorrowland. Opened on January 15, 1975, the ride gave Walt Disney World its first true thrill-ride landmark and helped establish the idea that a Disney park “mountain” could be more than scenery—it could be a genre unto itself. … Read more