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in Bay Lake, Florida. Themed after

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, Liberty Square contains replicas of both the

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. One of the most popular attractions in the Magic Kingdom, the Haunted Mansion, is located in this land. Presiding over the square is the Hall of Presidents, an American history show featuring an

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figure of every President of the United States. Liberty Square has a long waterfront on the Rivers of America and the ''Liberty Belle'' steam paddleboat departs from a landing here.

History

Originally conceived as an annex to Main Street USA for

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named Liberty Street, the idea was revisited when the Magic Kingdom was being designed in the late 1960s. The need arose for an area analogous to, but distinct from

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at Disneyland.

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decided on an early American, eighteenth century theme, with special concentration on the

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would occur soon in 1976. Liberty Square opened as part of the Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World's grand opening on October 1, 1971, as one of the original six themed lands. It is located in the northwest corner, bordering

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and

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. The Square also has bridges to the park's central hub, as well as Adventureland. Forming its western border is the Rivers of America, on which the ''Liberty Belle'' travels. It is also the smallest land by guest area in the Magic Kingdom. MagicKingdomLibertyBelleRiverboatAft

The theming in the Square is comprehensive and accurate to the time period, from major architectural and engineering homages to the small

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and artifacts peppered throughout the many attractions and dining locations. On July 28, 2016, it was announced that a new live show, '' The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History'' starring

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, would be coming to the area outside the Hall of Presidents in October 2016. The show took place throughout the day, with the Muppets sharing their own take on American history and a new song. The show was discontinued in 2019. At D23 Expo in August 2024, it was announced that a section of Frontierland will be redeveloped into an area themed to the American wilderness from

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's ''Cars'' franchise, which will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, along with the ''Liberty Belle'' Riverboat. In June 2025, it was announced that Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America, and the ''Liberty Belle'' will close on July 7, 2025.

Design

* Liberty Square begins an architectural progression through history and geographically across the United States. This progression begins with the Haunted Mansion (1770s or '80s, upstate New York) and travels clockwise around the Rivers of America into

terminating at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (1880s, southern California). * A replica of the

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features

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's lanterns signifying "two if by sea" in an upstairs window. * The Liberty Tree is an actual 100-year-old oak found on the property and transplanted, with a younger oak grafted into the base. * The

replica was cast from the mold of the actual

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, as one of the 50 cast for states in 1976. According to the legend, Pennsylvania gave it to Walt Disney World since they already had the original. However, Pennsylvania's replica is located in Allentown. * There are architectural representations of each of the original 13 colonies. * The state flags of each of the original 13 states, as well as the American flag, fly in a plaza in the center of Liberty Square.

Land details

Note: ▲ = Genie Plus / Lightning Lane available Table-Service Restaurants * Liberty Tree Tavern – Americana colonial themed restaurant. Quick-Service Food * Columbia Harbour House – a

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-themed two-story quick service location. * Sleepy Hollow Refreshments – named after '' The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' that was adapted into the 1949 Disney film '' The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad''. * Liberty Square Market – an outdoor farmers market, the main location for turkey legs. Attractions * The Hall of Presidents * Rivers of America (closing July 7, 2025) ** Liberty Belle Riverboat (closing July 7, 2025) Rides *

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▲ Points of Interest *The Enchanted Glade Gazebo – located behind the Christmas Shoppe, primarily used for Character greetings. *Heritage House – formerly a gift shop, it now serves as a Guest Relations desk. *Replicas of the

and

are found in the center of Liberty Square. *Historic artifacts from various presidents and first ladies are on display in the lobby of the Hall of presidents. Merchandise * Memento Mori – specializes in Haunted Manson merchandise. * Ye Old Christmas Shoppe – a year-round Disney Christmas store. The store features a personalized ornament station. * Liberty Square Parasol Cart – features specialty and custom parasols. * Liberty Square Caricature & Cameo Cart

Former

* Rivers of America ** Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat (1971–1980) **

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(1971–2001) *'' The Muppets Present...Great Moments in American History'' (2016–2020)

References

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