Magic Kingdom Information
Magic Kingdom Rides and Attractions
- Enchanted Tiki Room
- Jungle Cruise
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
- "it's a small world"
- Mad Tea Party
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Prince Charming's Regal Carrousel
- Princess Fairytale Hall
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Cinderella Castle
- Main Street Vehicles
- Town Square Theater
- Walt Disney World Railroad
- The Barnstormer
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Pete's Silly Slideshow
Magic Kingdom Overview
Your One-Day Guide to The Best of Magic Kingdom
Bringing the Western charm of iconic national parks to a brand-new story inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars, Lightning McQueen, Mater and all their friends will soon find themselves at the Magic Kingdom in a reimagined section of Frontierland. To make way for this completely new frontier, the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transformed into vast and rugged terrains for a rally race with some of the world’s most iconic racers. Ahead of work revving into high gear next year, guests will have plenty of time to experience the charm and nostalgia of Frontierland as it is today. Once completed, this reimagined area of Frontierland will be home to two new Cars-themed attractions taking guests into the wilderness beyond Radiator Springs. Read more here.
And cruising just around the bend, guests will be able to venture Beyond Big Thunder Mountain into an all-new land dedicated to Disney Villains. Inspired by the wicked characters fans know and loathe, learn more about the multi-acre expansion that will include two major attractions, plus dining and shopping. Read more here.
Together, these new additions to Magic Kingdom will represent the largest expansion in park history.
How the Magic Kingdom has managed to maintain its charm and appeal over the years is truly a lesson in simplicity. It has stayed true to its original vision, a place where families could gather in a clean and safe environment to enjoy the time they spend together. No trip to Disney World is complete without visiting the Magic Kingdom. For veteran visitors to Walt Disney World, visiting the Magic Kingdom is like visiting an old friend. To first time visitors, they find themselves quickly, and almost helplessly, transported back to their childhood.
The Magic Kingdom is divided into six distinct areas (lands), arranged in a spoke-like formation, all meeting at the top of Main Street, U.S.A. right in front of Cinderella Castle. The six lands consist of Main Street, U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, and Adventureland. Each land is themed to its appropriate title and maintaining that theme is paramount to the park's operation. A vast network of underground tunnels (Utilidors) connect all sections of the Magic Kingdom, thus preventing guests from seeing any of the necessary behind-the-scenes operations, and preventing cast members from one land from having to walk through another. Well, that was the original idea anyway - recent changes to park policy now allow cast members to walk freely through the park in whatever outfit they happen to be wearing.
The Magic Kingdom contains some real "don't miss" attractions, depending on what age bracket you fall in. One of this park's strengths is the cross-generational appeal of many of its better attractions. Favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Haunted Mansion offer similar appeal to a wide range of visitors.
Space Mountain is a fan-favorite at the Magic Kingdom. This classic Disney ride send guests on a roller coaster ride through space, set to a soundtrack that features music, the sounds of passing spaceships and asteroids zipping by.
The parades and fireworks spectaculars that are shown at the Magic Kingdom are some of Walt Disney World's best.
From a touring perspective, the Magic Kingdom can present some real challenges for those who want to experience the "magic" and not wait 90 minutes on each attraction to do so. As our site visitors have learned over the years, a good plan is probably the single most important tool you can use to get the most from your vacation, especially if you plan to visit the Magic Kingdom during peak times. We recommend that guests who are interested in visiting Magic Kingdom with fewer crowds either before or after regular hours look into the separately ticketed Early Morning Magic and Disney After Hours events.
