About the park
The Magic Kingdom theme park opened October 1, 1971, and is the most
famous of all of the Florida theme parks. Its layout and attractions
are similar to those of Disneyland in California. While Disneyland's
official slogan is "The Happiest Place On Earth," the official
slogan of the Magic Kingdom is "The Most Magical Place On Earth.
The Park is located one mile southwest of the Disney World main entrance,
approximately 30 miles south of Orlando, FL. You can visit Magic
Kingdom by car, water taxi (from Disney resorts and theme
parks) or use Disney bus transportation. The monorail system does
connect this theme park.
Magic Kingdom 1-day Ticket - $67
(Ages 10+) - $56 (Ages 3-9). See multi-day
ticket prices.
Hours: Depending on the time of year, Magic Kingdom
park hours can range between 8am and 1am. Call Guest Services at (407)
824-4321 for park hours and showtimes during your visit.
Size: 107 acres
Parking: $7, Free for Disney Resort Guests
Address: 3111 World Dr.,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Park tips
•
Sunscreen and walking shoes are a must.
•
Be sure to check the weather before you go
to the park.
•
You must pass through a security checkpoint before
entering.
•
Main Street U.S.A. tip board posts wait times
for popular attractions.
• Measure
your child's height so you know which rides they can enjoy.
• Use
FastPass strategically.
•
Ride the most popular attractions early in
the day.
• Haircuts
are available at Harmony Barber Shop on Main
Street.
• Behind
the scenes tours are
available.
• Bring your
autograph book to Mickey's Toontown.
• ATM's
are located at the Main Street train station, Frontierland
Shooting Arcade and Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. arcade.
• Many Disney
Cast Members speak more than one language. The flags on their nametags
indicate which languages they speak.
Park layout
As you enter the Park be sure to take a park map. This will let you
know the location of the attractions, park hours and what times certain
attractions/shows are presented.
The Basic Layout of the Magic Kingdom is seven “lands”
centered around Cinderella’s Castle. The lands
are: Main Street, Adventureland, Frontierland,
Liberty Square, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland
and Mickey’s Toontown Fair.
Main Street
Main Street - Inspired by Walt Disney's hometown
of Marceline, Missouri, Main Street represents an ideal American town.
This section of the park has shops, restaurants, a railroad, an old-time
cinema and a town square. NOTE: Shops on Main Street become packed
at the end of the day. To avoid crowds, the best time to shop is early
in the afternoon.
As you walk down Main Street you will find:
Main Street Cinema – This old-fashioned, movie
theatre shows Mickey Mouse cartoons on a continuous loop. There are
no seats; it is standing room only, but kids usually just sit down
on the floor.
Main Street Railroad – Ride the rails aboard
an authentic 1928 steam engine train. The journey takes about 20 minutes
to complete a round-trip. The trains make stops in Frontierland,
Toontown and Main Street.
Old Fashioned Transportation – Catch a ride
from Town Square to Cinderella's Castle. Modes of transportation include
horse car, omnibus, jitney, horseless carriage or fire engine.
Adventureland
This land is accessible from Main Street if you stay to your
left and cross over a small bridge. It is themed to resemble the remote
jungles in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and the South
Pacific.
Jungle Cruise – This ten minute humourous boat
ride takes you on a tour of Southeast Asia and the Amazon rainforest.
In 2005, the Disney Company announced that the Jungle Cruise would
be adapted into a motion picture, following the footsteps of other
Disneyland attractions (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion,
Country Bear Jamboree) that have been adapted for the big screen.
Magic Carpets of Aladdin – 16 flying carpets
take riders for a spin on this Dumbo-style attraction. NOTE: The controls
that move the ride up and down is located in the back seat of the
carpet. If you child wants to man the controls, have them sit in the
rear as you board the ride.
Pirates of the Caribbean – This ten minute
boat ride is quite dark as it takes riders through scenes depicting
pirates taking over a town. NOTE: pay close attention to the pirate
captain in the scene where he auctions captured women as brides. The
"captain" is a test model for updates to audio-animatronic
technology and many innovations are tried on him first. As a result,
his movements are far more lifelike any other audio-animatronic in
all of Disneyworld
Swiss Family Treehouse – Bassed on the movie
"Swiss Family Robinson" this treehouse has many levels and
requires a lot of climbing.
Tiki Room – This nine minute show has over
200 singing audio-animatronic birds, flowers and tiki statues that
perform for you The attraction has been updated to include The Lion
King's Zazu and Aladdin's Iago.
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – This four minute
high speed thrill ride is one of the Magic Kingdom’s most popular
attractions. The ride contains over 2700 feet of track and reaches
a top speed of 36mph (faster than Space Mountain). You must be over
40 inches tall to ride and it is not recommended for pregnant women
or for people with heart or back problems. Fastpass is accepted.
Country Bear Jamboree - This 17 minute show is hosted
by life-sized audio animatronic bears that entertain you with their
songs. Audiences will sing along, stomp their feet and clap their
hands at this popular attraction. NOTE: this show changes to a Holiday
version of the Country Bear Jamboree between Thanksgiving and New
Years.
Goofy’s Country Dancin Jamboree – This
18 minute show is hosted by Goofy and his friends. The show includes
musical songs and country line dancing that involves audience participation.
Shooting Arcade – This area is made up of rifles
with infrared bullets. You can shoot the rifles to hit targets that
will create sound and visual effects. This area requires additional
fees to play.
Splash Mountain – This four minute log flume
ride is based on the stories of Brer Rabbit and the Disney movie "Song
of the South". The ride ends with a steep, wet drop into the
briar patch. You must be over 40 inches tall to ride and it is not
recommended for pregnant women or for people with heart or back problems.
Fastpass is accepted.
Tom Sawyer Island – This island is only accessible
by taking a raft across the Rivers of America. The island is only
open during daylight hours and contains bridges, and places to explore.
Liberty Square
Hall of Presidents – This 23 minute presentation
uses both a film and audio animatronics to present the history of
the presidency of the United States. The “cast” includes
all US Presidents from George Washington to the current president.
Haunted Mansion – This was one of the Magic
Kingdom’s original attractions and it remains a favorite today.
You begin the ride as a walk through into an old haunted mansion as
you visit the library, where you witness the room stretching. You
then ride through the rest of the attraction, in your two seat doom
buggy. The ride is dark and offers some moderate scares.
Riverboat - Take a relaxing ride aboard the “Liberty
Belle” steamboat around the Rivers of America. The 15 minute
scenic cruise is one of the original attractions that has been part
of the Magic Kingdom since 1971.
Tommorwland
Astro Orbiter – This Dumbo-style ride is perched
atop the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. This two minute ride takes
you on a flight in rockets and gives you a great view from above of
tomorrowland.
Carousel of Progress – Created by Walt Disney
himself, this attraction follows the journey of an ordinary family
through the 20th century and beyond. This attraction is presented
in a circular, moving theater. Show length: 20 minutes.
Buzz Lightyear – Journey into the world of
Buzz Lightyear. As an honorary Space Ranger, you pilot your vehicle
and fire at targets throughout the ride. As you hit your targets you
earn points that are displayed on a scoreboard inside your car. Ride
Length: 5 minutes.
Stitch’s Great Escape – Stitch from "Lilo
& Stitch" escapes from a teleportation tube and wreaks chaos
throughout the audience. This multi sensory experience has some scary
elements including total darkness during some portions of the presentation.
Show length: 15 minutes.
Space Mountain - This roller coaster is one of the
Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions. It takes place in
total darkness and provides high speed turns. Although the actual
speed is only 28 miles per hour, the ride feels much faster and scarier
to the rider. You must be over 44 inches tall to ride and it is not
recommended for pregnant women or for people with heart or back problems.
Fastpass is accepted.
Time Keeper – This 360° film stars Robin
Williams, Rhea Perlman, and Jeremy Irons. The attraction is presented
in a standing room only, so kids may complain about standing throughout
this presentation. Show length: 20 minutes.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority – This 10 minute
relaxing people mover ride takes you around Tomorrowland in a slow
moving vehicle. The ride passes through the Buzz Lightyear
attraction and Space Mountain.
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway - These gas-powered racecars.
run along a track as you steer and work the pedal. The one lap trip
takes five minutes to complete. You must be at least 52 inches to
drive the car by yourself.
Fantasyland
Ariel’s Grotto – Meet Ariel from "Little
Mermaid" as she greets visitors throughout the day. The line
here is usually quite long, but there are areas for children to play
while you wait. NOTE: Given the close proximity to Dumbo,
it's a good idea for a parent to take their child on Dumbo,
while the other parent waits on line to see Ariel.
Dumbo – This ride allows riders to fly with
Dumbo and control the height of your flight with a lever inside the
Dumbo shaped vehicle. NOTE: A good way to get two rides for one wait
time is for a parent to enter the ride with the child and have the
other parent count at least 32 people before entering the line alone.
When the parent and child are riding, the other parent will be waiting
to board on the next Dumbo flight.
Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel – The oldest
ride in the park, this carousel was built in 1917 and first used at
Olympic Park in New Jersey. The ride boasts 90 horses, so even with
a long line, your wait is usually short.
Fairy Tale Garden – This small theatre area
is located next to Cinderella’s Castle. Several times during
the day, Belle from Beauty and the Beast performs a story in this
outdoor stage area. Seating is very limited and usually fills up quickly.
If your child (or you) are big Belle fans, this is the best way to
see the Princess.
It’s A Small World – This slow moving
boat ride was originally created for the New York’s World Fair.
The attraction takes you passed hundred of dolls dressed in costumes
that represent countries around the world. During November and December,
the ride is decorated with holiday decorations, and the chorus of
"Jingle Bells" and a bridge of "Deck the Halls"
are added to the song. Ride Length: 12 minutes.
Mad Tea Party - This attraction takes you for a spin
as you ride in oversized tea cups. This ride is not for people with
weak stomachs or who suffer from motion sickness.
Mickey’s Philharmagic – This 3D show
is projected on a 150 foot wide screen. Special effects are included
so you can experience the show from every seat in the theatre. Show
Length: 12 minutes.
Peter Pan’s Flight – This attraction
makes you part of Peter Pan’s flight to Neverland as you leave
the nursery and sail high above London as you travel to meet the Lost
Boys, the Mermaids and Captain Hook. Fastpass is accepted.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - This fun
attraction takes you on a tour through the Hundred Acres Woods. You
will meet Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and Owl as you ride in your honey pot
shaped vehicles. Fastpass is accepted. Ride Length: 3 minutes.
Snow White’s Scary Adventures – Ride
on one of the dwarfs' mine cars into Snow White's adventures as the
Evil Queen chases Snow White into scenes from the animated film. The
three minute ride can frighten youngsters.
Michey's Toontown Fair
Barnstormer – This small steel roller coaster
is designed for children. The coaster car is made to look like a barnstormer
plane and it zips you along the track at a very quick speed. You must
be at least 35 inches tall to ride.
Donald’s Boat – This attraction allows
children to cool off as it includes fountains and other water features.
If you do not wish your child to get wet steer clear of this play
area.
Judge’s Tent – Just a few steps from
Mickey’s House and Garden, you will enter he Judge’s tent.
Here you can meet Mickey – he is here all day. There is usually
quite a wait inside, but visitors are treated to Mickey cartoons as
you wait.
Mickey’s Country House – this walk through
attraction allows visitors to get a peek at Mickey’s country
home. As you walk through the rooms you visit Mickey’s kitchen,
game room, and bedroom.
Minnie’s Country House – Explore Minnie’s
bright pink home, as you check out her kitchen, her living room and
even listens to her answering machine.
Toontown Hall of Fame – Enter the big tent
and find a huge souvenir shop and a place to meet your favorite Disney
characters. NOTE: watch for the signs as you enter so you don't end
up waitng in the wrong line.
Special attractions
Character Meetings – You can meet your favorite
Disney characters at: Ariel's Grotto, Judge's Tent,
Storytime with Belle and Toontown Hall Of Fame.
Share A Dream Come True Parade – Take
in this dazzling parade as it winds its way between Main
Street, U.S.A. and
Frontierland.
Classic Disney themes are explored in a series of floats featuring
massive snow globes - a fitting symbol of nostalgia, journeys and
imagination.
Behind the scenes
tours
Disney's The Magic
Behind Our Steam Trains Tour
–
Join the Disney railroad engineers as they prepare the Magic Kingdom
steam trains for their daily railroad operation.
Cost: $40. Duration: 3 hours.
Disney's Family
Magic Tour –
Your Disney trivia knowledge is put to the test as you search high
and low for clues on an interactive scavenger hunt. Cost: $25. Duration:
2 hour.
Disney's Keys to the Kingdom Tour –
Learn the remarkable history of the Park and hear intriguing stories
about Walt Disney, his visions, philosophies and accomplishments.
Cost: $58. Duration: 5 hours.
Mickey's Magical Milestones Tour
–
Learn about the mouse that started it all. This tour traces the creation
and career of Mickey Mouse.
Cost: $25. Duration: 2 hours.
To schedule Disney tours call: 407-WDW-TOUR.
Restaurants and dining
Signature Dining - Cinderella's
Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, Plaza Restaurant,
Tony's Town Square
Call (407) WDW-DINE 90 days in advance
to make dining reservations.
Fast Food - Casey's
Corner, Columbia
Harbour House, Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café, El
Pirata Y El Perico Restaurant, Main Street Bakery, Pecos
Bill Café, Pinocchio Village Haus, Plaza
Pavilion
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Wheelchairs
and Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV) - Rentals are available
for a fee of $10 for a wheelchair (multiple day rentals are $8/day)
and $35 for the ECV.
Strollers -
Strollers are available for rent at the front of the park for a
charge of $10/day for a single and $18 for a double.
Disney vacations
The least crowded time to visit is from Labor Day to Thanksgiving
and from the week after President's Day (mid-February) to the start
of Spring Break (mid-March).
You
can definitely make the most of your vacation by staying at one
of the Disney World hotels.
If you do, you will enjoy special benefits such as Magic Hours,
discounts at six Disney
World golf courses, and the special Walt Disney World quality
and service.
But if you choose to stay at one of the many hotels
near Disney World, you can still visit all of the Disney properties
to enjoy the atmosphere, have a meal, or shop. You may be charged
for parking, but you can get validated for up to one hour of parking
for each $10 you spend while you're there.
Some
of the more popular deluxe priced resorts include
Walt Disney's
Wilderness
Lodge, Polynesian
Resort, Animal
Kingdom Lodge, and the Grand
Floridian Resort hotels.
Disney sells Magic Kingdom tickets on their website, but you can
not print the tickets, meaning you must order early and have the
tickets mailed to you. You can also
buy tickets through your local auto club, Disney Store or through
a school or work activities office. Many offsite hotels also sell
Disney passports at the front desk.
I
suggest researching Disney ticket prices
in advance, and buy your pass before you get to the park. No sense
wasting the first hour waiting in line at the ticket booth.
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Company info:
Disney-Magic Kingdom Theme Park
3111 World Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321
Web:
www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Grand Opening: October 1, 1971
Employees: 3,200 cast members
Size: 107 acres
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