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5 Historic Liberty Square Facts
Liberty Square welcomes Magic Kingdom Guests to Revolutionary America, complete with nods to Paul Revere (the lanterns above the Hall of Presidents), pillories (not stocks!), a Haunted Mansion, sailing ships, and so much more. Keep reading to discover five historic Liberty Square facts to note on your next stroll through the Magic Kingdom:
1. Liberty Square was originally Liberty Street
A view of the Hall of Presidents at Liberty Square. Photo by Rain Blanken
The original concept for a Colonial America-themed land at a Disney park came from Walt Disney’s 1956 announcement of Liberty Street in Disneyland.
Walt’s patriotism and interest in American history paved the way for much of Disneyland’s design concepts, and Liberty Street as he envisioned it would have taken the immersive history experience a step further, offering Guests the ability to experience what (an idealized) life in the colonies was li Biography video for kids!