Magic Kingdom 101
The Magic Kingdom is the original Walt Disney World Park and full of magic and adventure. Magic Kingdom comprises of 6 lands all surrounding Cinderella Castle. Each land is uniquely themed with attractions, restaurants & shops.
They are: Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Liberty Square, Adventureland and Frontierland.
Here is a quick breakdown of what you can find in Magic Kingdom:
Main Street U.S.A.:
Main Street, USA is the charming and nostalgic entry point to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This picturesque street serves as the gateway to the magic, transporting visitors to a bygone era of small-town America, inspired by Walt Disney's own childhood memories. Lined with Victorian-style architecture, trolley tracks, quaint shops, and classic eateries such as Casey’s Corner Hotdogs, Crystal Palace and Main Street Confectionery. You can meet Mickey at the Town Square Theater or catch the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet singing along Main. This is also where you can rent strollers, wheelchairs or stash your things in a locker.
Adventureland:
This tropical-themed area is inspired by remote jungles and far-off places, bringing to life the spirit of adventure. Here, guests can set sail on the classic Jungle Cruise, ride Pirates of the Caribbean, soar on Aladdin’s Magic Carpets and catch a show at the classic Tiki Room. Grab a fan favorite Dole Whip at Aloha Isles or eat some adventurous cuisine at Skippers Canteen.
Frontierland:
Explore an old Western frontier town and take a ride on Big Thunder Mountain – the wildest ride in the wilderness! Keep an eye out for the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening the summer of 2024, a long with a refreshed Country Bear Jamboree. When you need a break from the action, head over to Tom Sawyer’s Island or hop on the Walt Disney World Railroad at the Frontierland Station.
Liberty Square:
This colonial American themed land is home to one of our favorite attractions – The Haunted Mansion. Check out the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, ride the Liberty Square Riverboat or make a reservation for some Thanksgiving eats at the Liberty Tree Tavern.
Fantasyland:
Transport yourself to the whimsical and enchanting villages of Fantasyland – and home to the iconic Cinderella Castle. You can meet your favorite Disney Princesses, fly over London on Peter Pan’s Flight, catch some thrills on Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train, and spin around on the Mad Tea Party teacups. Its a must do for the young and young at heart.
Tomorrowland:
Tomorrowland is a nostalgic look to what the future could be. Ride on the iconic Space Mountain, drive your own car in the Tomorrowland Speedway, enter the grid and ride a lightcycle in TRON, or take a relaxing ride on the People Mover.
Fast Tips:
• Most crowded between 10-noon
• There are several ways to get to the Magic Kingdom, Car, Bus, Boat & Monorail. If you go by car, Uber or good-neighbor resort bus you will park at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC) where you will then go through security and take either the monorail or ferry boat to the front gates.
• Guests staying on Disney Property can arrive at Magic Kingdom 30-60 minutes before official opening (this is called “Rope Dropping”). This will allow you to have the shortest waits for rides, especially helpful if you do not plan on using Genie+. Park hours can change, be sure to check park hours prior to visiting here.
• Rope Drop only allows you access to Fantasyland and Tomorrowland attractions, the rest of the park is accessible at park opening.
•’Happily Ever After’ Fireworks are displayed nightly in front of Cinderella Castle. Check showtimes in your My Disney Experience App but they happen around 8:30pm. We recommend you grab your seats at least 30 min early.
• Alcoholic beverages are only sold at table-service dining locations
• Many of the restaurants offer plant-based and special dietary requests
• Each park offers lockers for storage. The locker storage does not transfer if you hop to another park later in the day (you would need to pay twice).
• Stroller & wheelchair rental is available at all Walt Disney World Parks
TTC- Transportation & Ticket Center
Bus Directory
The Magic Kingdom is known for Cinderella Castle AND ITS MOUNTAINS!
Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (formerly Splash Mountain)
Rides & Attractions
Magic Kingdom is full of attractions - from the thrilling Space Mountain to the charming adventures with Winnie the Pooh, each offers a unique experience. Whether you're sailing with pirates on Pirates of the Caribbean or flying high on Dumbo the Flying Elephant, there's something for everyone. Some rides have height requirements, check them out here!
Most Popular Rides:
• Tron (average wait 65 minutes) - A new thrilling rollercoaster where you ride on your own lightcycle
• Space Mountain (51 minutes) - Rollercoaster set in space, completely in the dark
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (78 minutes) - Snow White themed family rollercoaster – a great first big kid rollercoaster experience
• Peter Pan's Flight (67 minutes) - Suspended dark ride over London
• Haunted Mansion (41 minutes) - Ride along ghosts in your own Doom Buggy
• Big Thunder Mountain (36 minutes) - Rollercoaster set in Wild West
• Tiana's Bayou Adventure (Virtual Queue) - Princess and the Frog themed, 50 ft high water drop
• Pirates of the Carribean (30 minutes) - Pirate themed boat ride, dark moments, small drop
• Jungle Cruise (50 minutes) - Hilarious boat ride through the jungle
Rope Drop Early Entry Priorities:
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (average wait 78 minutes)
• Space Mountain (51 minutes)
• Peter Pan’s Flight (67 minutes)
Rope Drop at Park Opening Priorities:
• TRON
• Jungle Cruise (40 minutes)
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (36 minutes)
• Haunted Mansion (41 minutes)
Best Rides and Attractions for Little Ones:
Fantasyland
• Walt Disney World Railroad - A nice break riding around the whole park, hop on board at Stations at Main Street, Frontierland or Fantasyland
• Dumbo The Flying Elephant - Flying Dumbo goes up, down & around in a circle
• Barnstormer - A good short introductory ride to rollercoasters
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Bumpy ride through Pooh’s imagination
• Mad Tea Party - Spinning teacups, not for motion sensitive
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel – Try your luck at the Sword in the Stone right in front!
• it’s a small world - Boat ride throughout all the countries of the world
• Peter Pan’s Flight - This wait time can get very long & the ride itself is quite short. If its a must, this is a good ride for Lightning Lane
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic - 3D musical show with 3D effects & scents
• Enchanted Tales with Belle - Interactive show with Belle & friends
• Under The Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid - Musical journey of The Little Mermaid
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - Be made into a princess or knight! Book 60 days in advance or stop in for a pixie dusting!
Adventureland
• Enchanted Tiki Room - Musical numbers with animatronic birds, nice break from the heat
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin - Flying up & down carpets. Watch out the camel spits!
• Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse - Climb 116 steps to the top!
• Jungle Cruise - Hilarious boat ride through the jungle
Frontierland
• Tom Sawyer Island - Caves, bridges, pathways…a nice break from all the energy. Great place for kids to run it out & explore!
• Country Bear Jamboree - Musical performing bears!
Tomorrowland
• Monsters Inc Laugh Floor - Audience participation comedy show
• Tomorrowland Speedway - Driving cars on tracks, can be loud, be prepared with ear protection
• PeopleMover - Nice break ride, moves along parts of Tomorrowland
• Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin - Toy Story themed shooting game
Liberty Square
• Haunted Mansion - Dark and a little spooky. Come prepared with glow-sticks if needed.
• Liberty Square Riverboat - 17 minute boat ride around Tom Sawyer’s Island
Dining
Magic Kingdom has a variety of dining options to suit even the pickiest eaters. From character dining experiences, where Disney characters join you for a meal, to quick-service spots for those on the go, there's something for everyone. And don’t forget the Mickey shaped snacks!
★ Check out our Favorites!
Best Table Service Dining $$-$$$$:
• Skippers Canteen (Adventureland) - African, Asian & Latin flavors
★ Crystal Palace (Main Street) - Character Buffet Dining, best breakfast buffet!
• Liberty Tree Tavern (Liberty Square) - All-you-care-to-enjoy dinner buffet
Best Character Dining $$$$:
★ Crystal Palace (Main Street) - Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore & Piglet
• Cinderellas Royal Table (Fantasyland) - Cinderella & her Princess friends
• Be Our Guest (Fantasyland) - Technically not Character Dining but the Beast from Beauty & the Beast makes an appearance
Best Quick Service $:
★ Casey's Corner (Main Street) - Legendary Hotdogs
★ Gaston's Tavern (Fantasyland) - Quick Snacks, Desserts & Beverages – Try the Grey Stuff it’s delicious!
• Friar's Nook (Fantasyland) - Breakfast Sandwich, Hotdogs, Mac & Cheese, Tater Tots
• Pinnochio Village Haus (Fantasyland) - Flatbread pizza, pasta, chicken
• Pecos Bill Tall Tale & Cafe (Frontierland) - Tex Mex fare
★ Adventureland Spring Roll Cart - Trust us these are good!
★ Aloha Isle (Adventureland) - Assorted Dole Whip Desserts
★ Golden Oak Outpost (Adventureland) - Try the chili cheese fries!
★ Sleepy Hollow (Liberty Square) - Waffles, Funnel Cakes & Desserts
• Columbia Harbor House (Liberty Square) - Seafood
• Cosmic Rays (Tomorrowland) - Burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches
Gastons Tavern - Warm Cinnamon Roll & The Grey Stuff Cupcake
Mickey Pretzel
Adventureland Spring Roll Cart
Mickey Waffle with Berries & Cream at Sleep Hollow
Aloha Isle Dole Whip - Tropical Serenade
Mickey Waffle with Hazelnut Spread & Bananas
Where to Meet Characters!
Check the My Disney Experience App daily to see who is in the park & where!
• Mickey Mouse - Town Square Theater, Magician Mickey
• Snow White - Town Square Theater Porch
• Mulan - Town Square Theater Porch
• Captain Jack Sparrow - Adventureland
• Jasmine & Aladdin - Agrabah Market Adventureland
• Minnie, Daisy, Goofy & Donald - Pete's Silly Side Show Fantasyland
• Ariel - Ariel's Grotto Fantasyland
• Belle - Enchanted Tales with Belle Fantasyland
• Peter Pan near Peter Pan's Flight - Fantasyland
• Anastasia & Drizella - Cinderella Fountain Fantasyland
• Rapunzel, Tiana, Elena, Cinderella - Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland
• Mirabel - Fairytale Garden Fantasyland
• Pooh, Tigger, Piglet & Eeyore - The Thotful Spot in Fantasyland
• Chip & Dale - Tomorrowland
• Buzz Lightyear -Tomorrowland
• Stitch - Tomorrowland
• Character Dining: Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore & Piglet - Crystal Palace
• Character Dining: Cinderella and her Princess friends - Cinderellas Royal Table
• Character Dining: Beast from Beauty & the Beast - Be Our Guest
Our Top PickS:
• Skip Peter Pan’s Flight, the wait is too long & it’s a very short ride.
• Ride Big Thunder Mountain during the fireworks! The back of the train makes the wildest ride in the wilderness, even more wild!
• The Cheese fries from Casey’s Corner are all the salty goodness you could want
• Want a little extra Disney Magic? Head to the Crow’s Nest in Adventureland grab a treasure map to embark on the interactive hunt for secret treasure with, A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas.
• Get your own personalized embroidered classic Mickey ear hat at Curtain Call!
• Stop by The Christmas Tree Shoppe in Liberty Square to get a Personalized Celebration Button! For an extra fee, a Cast Member can add your name, as well as other artwork like pixie dust and fireworks and seasonal designs!
• Check out the incredible glass-blowers making their creations in the back of Crystal Arts on Main Street.
• Want more Tron? Check out the Tron Identity Program in Tomorrowland Launch Depot and customize your own action figure to look and sound just like you!
