It's funny how hype over brand new attractions triggers a craving for nostalgia.

As theme park enthusiasts celebrate Disney's grand opening of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, it's hard not to look back at the attractions that meant a lot to many of us as kids.

So, we took a look back at an original "Guide to the Magic Kingdom" map from 1971, which unlike Disney's modern, handy-dandy foldable park maps, is poster-sized instead of pocket-sized.

"My parents went to Disney on their honeymoon 40 years ago, shortly after the park first opened," said senior Web content editor Mike Westfall. "They saved this map, and a newsletter from the Contemporary Resort. It's not in perfect shape after 40 years, but I'm happy they kept it and handed it down to me. A lot of things are the same, but a lot has changed, too."

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Keep checking back to our Disney page for the latest updates all week. We will have LIVE team coverage Wednesday through Friday during Disney's three-day grand opening of New Fantasyland, featuring never-before-seen video and images of the new attractions, along with interviews with the Imagineers who made it all happen.

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Other than the obvious difference in artist rendering technology -- and the plain-paper texture of the vintage map -- it's cool to see which attractions are on both.

Fantasyland's big survivors after 40 years, as numbered on the large map:

  • 44. It's a Small World
  • 46. Peter Pan's Flight
  • 50. Dumbo the Flying Elephant (moved this year to New Fantasyland's Storybook Circus)
  • 52. Cinderella's Golden Carrousel (now called the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel)
  • 53. Cinderella Castle (of course!)
  • 59. The Mad Tea Party

But notably missing from the current park map are eight of the original attractions. These were probably a big deal to you back when you sported either bell bottoms or neon spandex shorts.

Remember these?

1. Snow White's Scary Adventures (1971–2012)

An opening-day feature of the Magic Kingdom in 1971, Snow White's Scary Adventures took guests through the spooky woods where the Dwarfs lived in their cottage, and the witch created a classic freak-out moment. But in the end, Snow White's prince came to save the day.

The ride closed just this past May. Next year, it will be replaced by Princess Fairytale Hall, a new Disney Princess meet-and-greet area.

But Snow White won't be gone from the Magic Kingdom for long. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster is under construction and set to cap off the New Fantasyland expansion in 2014.

2. Mickey's Toontown Fair (1988–2011)

This area closed on Feb. 11, 2011, in order to build the Storybook Circus area of New Fantasyland.

Mickey's Toontown Fair initially opened as Mickey's Birthdayland on June 18, 1988, to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. The big cheese is now 84.

The area then became Mickey's Starland on May 26, 1990, and Mickey's Toontown Fair on Oct. 1, 1996, Walt Disney World's 25th anniversary.

This land was basically a large character greeting area. Kids of all ages could meet their favorite characters at the Hall of Fame, and Mickey, himself, at the Judge's Tent.

3. Mickey Mouse Revue (1971–1980)

This was the first major attraction to exit the Magic Kingdom. It was a show that anchored the western portion of Fantasyland's main courtyard.

The theater at Walt Disney World was renamed the Fantasyland Theater and hosted several other shows over the years, including "The Legend of the Lion King," and currently the 3-D film attraction "Mickey's PhilharMagic."

The Mickey Mouse Revue played to guests for almost nine years before it was dismantled and shipped to Tokyo Disneyland for an April 1983 opening.

4. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage (1971–1994)

The attraction made use of early animatronics to create underwater life. Eight submarines took guests through a lagoon.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea closed in 1994. After sitting unused for 10 years, the lagoon was demolished and filled in. Part of the site was used for Pooh's Playful Spot, a play area for children, from 2005 to 2010.

The site of the lagoon and show building is now home to the brand new dark ride, Under The Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid.

5. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (1971–1998)

Replaced by The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh in 1999, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride wasn't a thrill ride, per se, but it made sudden turns. Guests also encountered a purposeful "near collision."

The attraction perhaps resembled a cartoon more than any other Disney ride. The plywood characters and sets were reminiscent of the multiplane camerawork featured in many Disney films. Created by Walt Disney, himself, the multiplane allowed animators to reuse the same background, foreground or any elements not in motion, saving hours of labor.

If you look closely on The Winnie-the-Pooh ride, you'll find a tribute to Mr. Toad among the portraits in Owl's house.

You can also still find Mr. Toad, himself, in the Magic Kingdom. He now has a permanent home in the back of the pet cemetery as you exit the Haunted Mansion!

6. Skyway to Tomorrowland (1971–1999)

When the wind wasn't whipping, guests entered a Swiss chalet for a one-way Skyway trip to Tomorrowland. They soared over the rooftops of Fantasyland, and got a good view of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

The Skyway was notable for having a 90-degree turn over the Grand Prix Raceway, now known as the Tomorrowland Speedway.

7. The Legend of the Lion King (1994–2002)

The stage for Legend of the Lion King was 125 feet wide, and was actually bigger than the seating area in order to permit the use of giant sets, including an 18-foot Pride Rock that rose from below the stage.

Today, all of the songs and pageantry of "The Lion King" still live on at Disney's Animal Kingdom, where "Festival of the Lion King" is performed daily at Camp Minnie-Mickey.

The Legend of the Lion King was replaced by Mickey's PhilharMagic in 2003.

8. Storytime with Belle (1999–2010)

Storytime with Belle at the Fairytale Garden performed for the last time on Sept. 12, 2010.

It was replaced by a new "play and greet" interactive experience with characters from the animated film "Tangled." That was replaced earlier this year to feature Merida, the fiery-haired young heroine from the Disney-Pixar movie "Brave."

Belle, of course, hasn't said bye-bye to Fantasyland. She returned in grand style Thursday when New Fantasyland officially opened, featuring Enchanted Tales with Belle, Be Our Guest Restaurant, and Gaston's Tavern.