Some of Fantasyland's rides were relocated to make way for expanded versions of existing dark rides, as well as the addition of a new one. In 1983, Disneyland's Fantasyland was in a phase of major overhaul. Peter Pan himself appears in the ride as well. While the overall theme and format of the ride was consistent with the original in California, the Magic Kingdom ride, as with the other dark rides, would feature its characters in Audio-Animatronics style. The Walt Disney World version of the ride, which opened in 1971, expanded on the original Disneyland attraction. Audiences did not quite grasp this concept and were left wondering why Peter Pan was not in the Peter Pan attraction. The original intent of the attraction was for guests to fly through the ride as if they were Peter Pan, which also applied to Snow White's Scary Adventures & Mr. In some early concept designs of the attraction, before it was decided for galleons to be the ride vehicle, it was originally planned for guests to ride on the back of Peter Pan himself. Finally, make your way back to London, leaving a defeated Captain Hook far behind. Swoop into Pirate's Cove, home to an enormous pirate ship, and behold Peter Pan in a swashbuckling duel with Captain Hook. Once there, glimpse the Lost Boys and Mermaid Lagoon and sail past Skull Rock.Then, descend into Neverland, home to volcanic peaks and sparkling waterfalls. Sail through the nighttime sky over London, where famous sites like Big Ben and Tower Bridge mingle with a confection of glittering lights. Journey to the Darling children's nursery and behold the first meeting of Wendy, Michael, John.Board a colorful galleon and, with the help of some pixie dust, embark on a high-flying adventure, passing many of the unforgettable settings and scenes made famous in Disney’s animated film, Peter Pan.

Sail high into the moonlit sky with Peter Pan.

Peter in Flight by Paul Michael Peters