Mickey and Donald turn their dear friends Goofy’s dream of Potatoland into a reality. Even though Potatoland wasn’t real, they built the amusement park to make Goofy happy.
The Potatoland is one of the most famous and loved Mickey Mouse shorts.
Many people who loved this short wanted to experience Potatoland as well. Disney World introduced Potatoland at Disney Hollywood Studios to make people’s dreams real.
Potatoland is not hard to find in Disney World. Here is a gist of how Potatoland is in Disneyworld:
- Potatoland is located inside the Mickey Shorts Theater.
- Potatoland is the best place for pictures with family.
- You will be able to find clues and references to Potatoland.
Now, it is time for you to know the exact location and what Potatoland is all about in Disney World.
The Backstory of Potatoland
During Goofy’s childhood, he read a billboard that mentioned Idaho as “America’s potato land.” He misinterpreted it as a magical amusement park based on the theme of potatoes.
He insisted Mickey and Donald drive with him to this magical amusement park.
Mickey, Goofy, and Donald drive through farms and fields when an excited Goofy asks them to stop in front of the board that he has read in his childhood.
Sensing trouble, Mickey asks Goofy if they are in the right place and if he has ever seen Potatoland.
Goofy replies that he has seen Potoaland in his dreams every night. This made Mickey and Donald realize that Potatoland does not exist in reality.
They decide to build the amusement park that Goofy has been dreaming of. They did not want to see their friend upset after driving a long distance.
Mickey and Donald build Potatoland and ensure their friend has the most fun.
Even though Goofy, in the end, learns that Potatoland is not a real place, he realizes that his friendship with Mickey and Donald is real and the most precious.
Where Is Potatoland Located in Disney World?
Since the story of Potatoland is adorable and, at the same time, hilarious, everyone’s wish is to experience it at least once and live through the scenes.
It Starts With a Short Movie
Before visiting Potatoland, you must watch a short movie in a theater. A show that is exclusively about Mickey and his gang.
The show’s primary purpose is to make you relive and rewatch the most loved scenes or clips of Mickey Mouse and his friends.
It would help if you went to the Mickey Shorts Theater to watch the show. The theater is located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Mickey Shorts Theater is an extension of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
Before you enter the Mickey Shorts Theater, you will be able to find clues and references in Disney’s Hollywood Studios regarding the magical amusement park – The Potatoland.
The references are near Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. You will be able to find a poster regarding Potatoland near the queue at the Mickey Shorts Theater.
While standing in the queue in the background score or music, you will be able to notice and hear the original piece of music used in the scenes of Potatoland.
If you look closely, you will also find an advertisement for the non-existent magical park that Goofy has been dreaming of.
The interiors and architecture of Mickey Shorts Theater are fun and colorful. The iconic look of Mickey Mouse inspires the appearance of the theater.
The most prominent colors you will notice when entering the area are yellow, red, and black. The seats are designed in a manner that they have the famous Mickey Mouse design on them.
Since the pandemic, sanitization of the theater at regular intervals is being taken even more seriously.
The Mickey Shorts Theater plays “Vacation Fun .” The show is about celebrating Minnie’s and Mickey’s favorite memories from the vacations they have been to.
Vacation Fun plays clips of animation that the audience has never seen, along with the most favorite clips of the people.
These clips include Croissant de Triomphe, Couples Sweaters, Entombed, Dumb Luck, Potatoland, Al Rojo Vivo, Panda-monium Outback at Ya!, and Yodelburg.
The show’s main purpose is to make you revisit Mickey’s shorts and experience it with an ambiance that feels like you are sitting inside Mickey’s world.
Enter Potatoland
After the show, once you exit the theater, you will be able to find Potatoland.
You will be able to enter and experience the life-sized set or recreation of the Potatoland that Mickey and Donald built for their dear friend.
The experience will make you feel like you are in the frame of the cartoon along with the characters.
The recreation of the Potatoland amusement park captures the essence and the quality of the swiftly built amusement park by Donald and Mickey.
Other than Potatoland, other clips or scenes from Mickey Shorts played in the theater have also been recreated into life-size sets.
This area is the best place to click pictures with your family and friends. All the themes are vacation-based and give an experience of living in the frame of the cartoon.
Though Potatoland might not be real, your experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studio will undoubtedly make you feel like it is a real place.
Conclusion
The potato-based theme park built by Donald and Mickey might not be exactly like the one he dreamt of, but he still had fun and realized how beautiful and honest his bond with his friends is.
It is your turn to experience the famous non-existent Potatoland with your family and friends and enjoy the moments of laughing in the Mickey-inspired theater.
Do not forget to click pictures when you visit Potatoland.
Before you think that visiting Potatoland is the end of living in Mickey World, that is not the truth.
You can not go empty-handed once you enter the world of Mickey and his friends.
There are gift shops available where you can pick some cute and amazing souvenirs that feature mickey mouse and his friends.
Pick your favorite character and cherish the experience for a long time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Episode Is About Potatoland in Mickey Mouse?
It is the thirteenth episode and season 1 of Mickey Mouse. It was aired on November 12 in the year 2013.
It was also the day when Mickey Mouse turned 85 years old. You can watch the episode on YouTube or Disney now.
Is There a Potatoland in Real Life?
There is no Potatoland in real life, and there never was a Potatoland.
It only existed in Goofy’s dream. For Goofy, Mickey and Donald made it a reality quickly. You do not have to worry if you want to visit Potatoland.
Disneyworld has set up a recreation of the Potatoland in their studios. You can visit it and enjoy the experience.
How Long Is the Vacation Fun Short?
The show is for 10 minutes. It is a mix of never seen before and most-loved clips of Mickey Mouse and his gang.
The short show is fun and entertaining. The show will make you nostalgic.
You can watch the show in a theater inspired by Mickey Mouse’s appearance.
