In 1991, the area in front of the iconic "it's a small world" was transformed into Afternoon Avenue, a special place where kids could meet their favorite Disney Afternoon characters and ride attractions populated with their Disney friends like the Motorboat Cruise to Gummi Glen and the Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers Raceway. The attraction was only meant to last for one year, but its success paved the way for the introduction of Mickey's Toontown.
