Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
The Magic Kingdom is the main park, based on the original Disneyland in
Anaheim, California. It is organized around the central landmark of
Cinderella Castle, with various "lands" arrayed around a central hub. The
lands are, starting from the main entrance and going clockwise around
Cinderella Castle, Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty
Square, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown, and Tomorrowland.
Click Here for a Magic Kingdom Map.
The park is the oldest, most popular, and the most child-friendly, although many adults love the escapism as well. Adult visitors who do not enjoy rides such as "it's a small world" where you sit in vehicles that take you in a circle through a tunnel, and listen to childlike delight and screams, may want to visit Epcot or Hollywood Studios instead.
Though the FastPass system works well, it is not available for all attractions, and lines there can be endless but always keep moving. Food and merchandise can be pricey, but not too bad considering where you are. Plan accordingly for a trip and expect to spend at least $100 per person for a visit.
Despite it all, most people would agree that the lines, the crowds, and the prices are worth it for the magical Disney experience that makes all adults 'children', if even only for a day.
Main Street USA
- Main Street Vehicles - Ride a horse car, omnibus, jitney, horseless carriage, or fire engine from the entrance to Cinderella Castle and back.
- Walt Disney World Railroad - A 19th century steam train that circles the park, with stops at Frontierland and Mickey's Toontown.
Adventureland
- The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management - Classic Audio-Animatronic show with Iago from Aladdin and Zazu from The Lion King.
- The Flying Carpets of Aladdin - "Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?"
- Jungle Cruise - Tour the world's jungle rivers.
- Pirates of the Caribbean - Now features Captain Jack Sparrow and other characters from the blockbuster film series!
- Swiss Family Treehouse - Tour the shipwrecked family's ingenious home.
Frontierland
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- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - A roller coaster with a runaway mine train theme.
- Country Bear Jamboree - Live stage show with country music-singing Audio-Animatronic bears.
- Splash Mountain - A log flume ride based on Song of the South, with a terrifying 50 foot drop!
- Tom Sawyer Island - A fun-filled island playground just for kids.
Liberty Square
- Hall of Presidents - A course on the history of the presidency, complete with life-size figures of all the Presidents. Closed for refurbishment. President Obama will join the cast when the attraction reopens on July 4, 2009.
- Haunted Mansion - Enter if you dare. Heh heh heh...
- Liberty Belle Riverboat - Ride a steam-powered stern-wheeler into America's past.
Fantasyland
- Ariel's Grotto - Meet Ariel!
- Cinderella's Golden Carousel - A classic horse carousel ride. An interesting side note: the carousel was built in 1917, making it the oldest ride in the park.
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- "it's a small world" - Set sail on the happiest cruise around the world.
- Mad Tea Party - Spin in a giant teacup.
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Follow Pooh and his friends on an adventure through the Hundred Acre Wood.
- Mickey's PhilharMagic - A CGI 3D movie featuring musical scores from Fantasia, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and more.
- Peter Pan's Flight - Soar over Neverland.
- Snow White's Scary Adventures - Find your way through the woods to the Seven Dwarfs' cottage. But beware the Wicked Witch!
Mickey's Toontown
- The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacres Farm - A children's roller coaster.
- Donald's Boat - Children's play area.
- Mickey's House
- Minnie's House
- Judge's Tent
- Pixie Hollow - Meet Tinkerbell and the other Disney Fairies.
- Toontown Hall of Fame
Tomorrowland
- Astro Orbiter
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin - An indoor dark ride with a laser gun game. Help Buzz Lightyear beat the evil Emperor Zurg!
- Carousel of Progress - A four-part Audio-Animatronic production through a century of technological progress. This show originally debuted as General Electric's pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair and holds the record of being the longest-running stage show in history.
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor - Comedy show with Mike and Sulley.
- Space Mountain - Space rocket-themed roller coaster. Closing for extended refurbishment April 19, 2009; will remain closed until late 2009.
- Stitch's Great Escape! - Try to keep Stitch detained. I assure you, it is not an easy task!
- Tomorrowland Indy Speedway - A driving course.
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority - Round trip sightseeing tour around Tomorrowland, featuring an inside look at Space Mountain. Closing for extended refurbishment April 19, 2009; will remain closed until late 2009.
Parkwide
- Disney's Dreams Come True Parade - Daytime parade of classic Disney moments inside oversized snowglobes.
- SpectroMagic - Nighttime parade with over half a million electric lights.
- Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams - At park closing there is a fireworks show to send everyone home with a great memory. (Be aware that the best viewing areas generate very crowded conditions).
There is an official tour that can be taken by any Guest over the age of 16 for a cost of (the last time I checked) $75. This cost is in addition to Park Entrance. Go to Guest Relations in City Hall and ask for the Keys To The Kingdom Tour. This tour is not given every day, so call ahead to book a day. If this is your first visit to the Magic Kingdom, don't take this tour. Spend at least two days just enjoying yourself and experiencing the Magic. Also, be forewarned that this will forever change the way that you look at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. It's like pulling apart a flower to see how it grows. You end up knowing more, but in your mind you will never look at a flower the same way.
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