You'll feel like a Yankee Doodle Dandy in this
patriotic section of the Magic Kingdom. The area looks like a serene section of New
England was lifted out of the Revolutionary War and transplanted to modern central
Florida. A fife and drum corps
parades down the square several times a day, inspiring the occasional salute from young
Colonials. There are lots of replica historical artifacts and even some genuine ones like
the Liberty Tree, an oak tree found on the Disney properties that is over 130 years old.
It's adorned with 13 lanterns representing the original 13 Colonies.
Aside from soaking in the Colonial
atmosphere, there isn't much to do. There are shops, restaurants and food carts with
plenty of shady spots to sit and have a spontaneous picnic.
The main attraction of Liberty Square is
the somewhat misplaced Haunted Mansion. (although where else would you
put it?) This scary ride is a favorite because the spirits that inhabit the mansion are
noisy rather than evil. They provide chills of the Scoobie-doo variety, but there are a
couple of cool special effects to keep the unflappable happy. Think of it as a
Scoobie-snack.
Another treat in Liberty Square is the Hall
of Presidents. This educational attraction uses animatronic representations of
all the Presidents to teach kids about history and the constitution. It's worth seeing it
for the air-conditioning alone.
Liberty square is also the departure point
of the Liberty VBelle, the genuine river boat that circles the lands.
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Hall Of Presidents