Disney's America (fictional)

Disney's America is a theme park owned by located in  in the  area. The project began in 1993 and was originally planned to be built near Haymarket, Virginia, about five miles (8.0 km) from the site of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Though the project initially was supported by political officials and Virginia officials, it soon faced opposition from citizen's groups and historians who objected to Disney's portrayal of historical events and the potential impact on nearby historic sites. The project ended up being cancelled, but was revived in 1997 as a potential retheming of Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, when the Knott family offered its amusement park for sale. However, the Knott family refused to sell its park to Disney, largely due to concerns over what Disney would do to the property, and the project was then re-focused in the Greater St. Louis area (where was planned to be located). It opened on July 4, 2003 after being built from 1999-2002.

Dedication

 * To all who enter this country of freedom.. welcome. Disney's America is dedicated to the spirit of the United States of America, and it's colorful history. Here we celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave and it's many peoples and cultures. May this special place be a reminder of the freedom and courage the United States is known for.
 * -Michael Eisner, July 4, 2003

0-1776 (Pre-Colonization)

 * Revolutionary War Race (2003; a pair of two intertwined, inverted Vekoma Flying Dutchman roller coasters)
 * Star-Spangled Coaster (2003; a Vekoma wooden roller coaster, one of only three Vekoma wooden roller coasters in the United States)

1776-1861 (Classic Era)

 * Freedom (2003; a Vekoma Junior 207m coaster)
 * Independence (2003; a Vekoma SLC)
 * Justice (2003; a Vekoma SFC)
 * Liberty (2003; a Vekoma Boomerang)
 * Valor (2003; a Vekoma Rock N Roller Coaster clone)

1861-1928 (Civil Era)

 * Lincoln Launch (2003; a Premier Rides Mr. Freeze clone)

1928-1937 (Mickey Era)

 * Americana Swing (2005; a S&S Sansei Screamin' Swing)
 * Steamboat Willie (2003; a Intamin tow boat ride)

1990-present (Current Era)

 * PB&J Otter: A Day Out in Lake Hoohaw (2004; a live stage show)

Disney's American Splash (Waterpark)

 * Star-Spangled Slide (2003; three ProSlide Pipelines, red (open), white (enclosed) and blue (transparent))

Trivia

 * Coasters has often joked about the park's "troubled production".

Protester Roasts
Throughout the park, there are some easter eggs making fun of the citizens groups and historians that protested the original plans for the park to be located in Virginia.