Mickey's Toontown Fair will celebrate its last day at Disney World's Magic Kingdom on February 11, 2011.  After that day it will be closed for good to make room for the new Fantasyland Expansion.  We decided to take a nostalgic walk through Mickey's Toontown Fair to document how it stood and the memories we have enjoyed.

History Of The Magic Kingdom's 7th Land
In 1988 Mickey's Birthdayland was erected as a temporary location to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday.  The response was so positive that when Mickey's birthday celebration was over it was transformed into a more permanent land and renamed "Mickey's Starland."

In 1996 the area was redone again with it now being called the current name of Mickey's Toontown Fair.  This became the land to meet every one's favorite Disney character - Mickey Mouse.  The entire land was friendly for Disney World's youngest guests.  Not only could you meet Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney Princess, you could also ride a Roller Coaster that was sized just right for pre-schoolers.


Mickey's Toontown Fair
As you exit Fantasyland and enter Mickey's Toontown Fair the first landmark that you happen upon is Pete's Garage.  Many of you may remember Pete from his appearance in many Disney cartoons.  Pate's Garage also doubles as the land's RestRooms which was a necessity for any parents with young children.


Across the walkway you would find Pete's Paint Shop, where you and/or your child could have their face painted.  The automotive repair them was maintained on all of the props in this area.

The next landmark is the only ride in Mickey's Toontown Fair, also known as, Goofy's Barnstormer On Wiseacre's Farm.  This child sized roller coaster has given many a youngster their first taste of roller coasters and set up that yearning for a future ride on Space Mountain.


Fortunately, Goofy's Barnstormer will survive the changes to the land with a new theme, but the roller coaster will re-opn again.  So don't fear if you have a child that was looking forward to riding, it will return.
In front of Goofy's Barnstormer you will find WACKY Radio with Red Barns - "The Rowdiest Rooster On Radio."  WACKY Radio plays "ALL Country - All The Toon."


Once you have enjoyed the Roller Coaster it is time to visit Minnie's Cottage.  Inside Minnie's Cottage you will find an unbelievable amount of items and detail (to be covered in another article).  The inside is certainly ALL-Minnie.  Children and adults will enjoy touring her home and finding the surprising interactive items.


Across the street you will find Donald's Boat.  This is a playground for young children disguised as a boat.  Kids have a great time playing and climbing all over this most unusual boat.


If you are ready for a snack you can get something at the Toontown Farmers Market.


The redesigned Fantasyland is expected to have a train stop, but the theming will change.  In the interim the Mickey's Towntown Fair Train Station will be closed.


Across from the Train Station you will find the largest structure in Mickey's Toontown Fair: the Toontown Fair Tent with Cornelius Coot's County Bounty and the Hall Of Fame. 


This statue of Cornelius Coot has the following inscription:

This is old Cornelius Coot

Who Turned His Corn Crop Into Loot

And Founded Mickey's Toontown Fair

To him we dedicate this square