Magic Kingdom
(Updated 5/5/2023)
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park is:
classic Disney characters and princesses (too many to name!), pirates, adventure, the frontier, the bayou, colonial history, fantasy, Pixar, Mickey bars, popcorn and castles.
This park is the heart of Disney World. The entrance leads guests under the Disney World Railroad and onto Main Street U.S.A. Main Street ends at the center of the park (the hub). From the hub area, Magic Kingdom is divided into 5 areas that center around Cinderella’s castle. Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square are on the west side. Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland are on the east side.
Magic Kingdom is THE park that people associate with Disney World. Consequently, it tends to be the favorite of folks with younger kids.
MAIN STREET U.S.A. | ADVENTURELAND | FRONTIERLAND
LIBERTY SQUARE | FANTASTYLAND | TOMORROWLAND
Main Street U.S.A.
This pathway is meant to resemble an early 1900’s business district. It leads directly into the center of the park and ends at an open circular area called “the hub.” Cinderella’s Castle is directly across the hub from the end of Main Street. Each of Magic Kingdom’s lands spoke from this center hub in front of the castle.
Adventureland
The name of this land pretty much sums it up. Here you can climb through a Treehouse or fly on a magic carpet. Step aboard a jungle river cruise with complimentary Dad jokes. Sail with some pirates and try to avoid cannonball splashes. Grab a Dole whip on your way to see birds sing words.
Frontierland
This land is also aptly named. Watch a variety show hosted by a bunch of bears in various stages of inebriation. Take a splashy ride through the bayou or a wild ride through the wilderness. Test your aim at a shooting gallery or take a raft to visit Tom Sawyer.
Liberty Square
American history is the predominant theme here. See all of the US presidents and the Liberty Bell. Hop on a steam boat. Dare to step foot in a Gothic revival house full of ghosts. Grab a lobster roll or sit down to a Thanksgiving feast.
Fantasyland
This is where the majority of classic Disney resides. Located in the center area north of Cinderella’s Castle and Tomorrowland, you will find classics like Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, and Alice. You can take a break at the Tangled themed toilets or have a drink at Gaston’s. Get heckled by Wicked Step-Sisters or take a ride under the sea. There is also the Storybook Circus area where you will find Dumbo and circus themed Disney treats. Dine inside Beast’s castle and ride a mine train with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Oh, yeah, this is where you ride past small singing people from all over the world.
Tomorrowland
Meant to be futuristic 50 years ago, this area leans more retro Jetson. It’s an interesting land, but a hodgepodge of stuff. Here you can watch Monster stand-up, ride through space, or let your underage child drive a car very badly but with no consequences.
Make sure to grab a map and schedule when you enter the park or check My Disney Experience for that day’s activities.
Magic Kingdom is good for fans of:
All things Disney, Classic Disney, Classic Disney characters, Disney Movies, Princesses, Pirates
Thrill/Coaster Rides:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Space Mountain, The Barnstormer, *NEW TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Spinny Rides:
Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Mad Tea Party, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Prince Charming Regal Carousel
Other Rides/Attractions:
Haunted Mansion, It’s a Small World, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan’s Flight, Tomorrowland Speedway, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, Walt Disney World Railroad, Liberty Square Riverboat, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse
Shows/Indoor Theaters:
The Carousel of Progress, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Country Bear Jamboree, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, Stage shows at Cinderella’s castle. The Dapper Dans and Main Street Philharmonic band perform in the Main Street area.
Parades:
Disney Festival of Fantasy parade runs daily at 12pm and 3pm.
Character Sightings:
You can see characters or princesses at a character meal, castle stage shows, the train station near the main entrance, during cavalcades and in the afternoon parades. Meet Mickey and Minnie in Town Square Theatre. Merida, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are in Fantasyland. Tiana and assorted princesses meet at Princess Fairytale Hall. Aladdin characters show up in Adventureland. For more details, be sure to grab a schedule and map when you enter the park. You can also check on My Disney Experience . Locate Magic Kingdom on the map and select “Characters” from the top pull down menu.
Dining:
1 Signature Table Service w/ Characters, 1 Character Buffet Table Service, 5 Table Service Restaurants, Main Street Bakery (Starbucks), many Quick Service restaurants and various walk up ice cream/beverage/snack locations. (See Dining by Park for a complete list)
Evening Entertainment:
Disney Enchantment fireworks and projections show through April 2, 2023. Beacons of Magic celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of Disney World through March 31, 2023. Happily Ever After fireworks and projection show returning April 3, 2023. The Electrical Water Pageant.