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Fastpass to History - Mickey's Starland

8/8/2013

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The area that most recently was Mickey's Toontown Fair and now has been removed to make way for the Dumbo themed area of new Fantasyland has had a few different names throughout the years. It was originally known as Mickey's Birthdayland and coincided with Mickey's 60th birthday in 1988. It was the first new land to be added to the Magic Kingdom since its beginnings in 1971.

However we won't be talking about much about Mickey's Birthdayland as I never actually experienced it. Today's Fastpass to History features photos and memories from Mickey's Starland which was what Mickey's Birthdayland became. The birthday bash had to end at some point right?

On April 22, 1990 they closed Birthdayland for good (nearly two years after his birthday) and on May 26th, 1990 Mickey's Starland opened at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

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I briefly remember Mickey’s Starland from our very first family vacation in 1995. The buildings that were once temporary were made to be more permanent. The surprise birthday party for Mickey was re-themed to become a show called “Mickey’s Magical TV World” which starred the popular characters from television such as Ducktales and Gummi Bears.

One of my favorite memories was entering one of the tents to find lifesize comic book covers. You could walk on to the cover and stand in front of or behind the characters already pictured there. It made for a great photo opportunity as it looked as if you were really a part of the comic book. The store fronts of Duckburg were pint sized and made children feel as if they were really in a town inhabited by toons.

This has been Fastpass to History. I hope you enjoyed my brief look back at the area that was once Mickey's Starland and its transformations throughout the years.


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Kimberly @ Frontierland Station link
8/7/2013 04:39:18 pm

I don't think I ever went to Mickey's Starland. Sounds like those comic book covers were pretty cool! Thanks for linking up this week!

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Mary @Capturing Magical Memories link
8/8/2013 01:57:52 am

I actually never knew about this. Now I know I did not go to Disney in the 90's but I thought I would have at least heard about it. Thank you for sharin!

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Katy link
8/8/2013 02:45:00 am

I'm going to try and find more pictures and maybe do a follow up. I was 12 when we went and pretty much all of the photos my mom took were of me with characters!

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Sean @DisneyDayByDay link
8/8/2013 05:12:13 am

Oh I love this! For some reason I always liked the sign where Donald Duck was crossing out Mickey Mouse with his name. Still trying to track down all my parents pictures and I know we have some of this area. Thanks for sharing!

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