Magic Kingdom Guide

Magic Kingdom is the place where fairytale fantasy becomes reality for children of all ages!

The first ever park to open at what is now the Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom is the world’s most visited theme park.

With Disney World’s iconic Cinderella Castle at its centre, the original Disney park has 6 themed lands to explore, with classic attractions, enchanting fireworks, musical parades and beloved Disney characters all waiting for you!

Wondering why more than 18 million visitors come to Magic Kingdom every year? Well, here’s a snippet for you!

About Disney's Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Magic Kingdom is made up of 6 lands:

Main Street USA

Emerge from the tunnel under the Walt Disney World Railroad and find yourself in a turn-of-the-century American town square!

Here you can:

Souvenir shop till your hearts content at the spectacular Emporium

Delight in sweet treats from refreshing slushies to yummy ice cream sundaes!

Soak in the magical atmosphere as you venture toward the majestic Cinderella Castle

and so much more!

Insider Tip

Main Street USA’s “City Hall” is actually Magic Kingdom’s Guest Relations.

Tomorrowland

This sci-fi inspired, galactic community is a constantly evolving vision of the future as if glimpsed from the 1920s and ‘30s.

Inhabited by robots, aliens and humans, Tomorrowland is home to the famous Space Mountain ride & the high-speed, (semi-enclosed!) Tron Lightcycle Run!

Fantasyland

The most popular land in the Magic Kingdom!

Fantasyland’s fairytale charm makes it a particular favourite with young children, and no wonder! In this magical land kids can:

Fly over Never Never Land with Peter Pan
Glide through the pages of a storybook with Winnie the Pooh
Take part in Snow White’s scary escapades
And many more exciting fairytale adventures!

Frontierland

Step right into the old-time Wild West, complete with wooden sidewalks, rustic log cabins, honky-tonk saloon bars, shootin’ galleries and dance halls!

Frontierland is where you’ll find some of Magic Kingdom’s most popular rides, like the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Adventureland

Part jungle, part tropical island, and with a desert oasis thrown in for good measure; as soon as you enter this section of Magic Kingdom you can tell that this is going to be an adventure!

Visit Aladdin on your own flying carpet
Walk through the treehouse home of the Swiss Family Robinson
Cruise down the Nile, Congo or Amazon rivers
Meet the Pirates of the Caribbean and much more!

Liberty Square

Visit Colonial America circa 1776 and explore Liberty Square to see:

Plenty of quaint shops and cobblestone streets
An impressive replica of the Liberty Bell
The Liberty Tree – an immense 135 year-old oak tree decorated with 13 lanterns to symbolise the USA’s first 13 colonies

Magic Kingdom Rides

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Frontierland

All aboard this runaway mine train for a fast and frantic ride through a haunted gold-mining town! Hold on tight as the train’s wheels chug across the rickety track and you’re hurled forward into the darkness of the tunnel, swooping around sharp turns, dipping and dropping into canyons and caves, speeding under a booming waterfall and dodging a landslide.

Ride Type: Thrill Ride

GENIE+ / Individual Lightning Available

Min Height: 40”/3ft4”/ 1.02m

Space Mountain

Tomorrowland

Blast off through outer space on this rip-roaring rocket ride! Space Mountain has been a firm favourite at Disney World for over 35 years. Space Mountain was launched with the help of real NASA astronauts, using information from NASA’s early space missions – so you can be sure that this ride will feel as close to actual space flight as you can get!

Ride Type: Thrill Ride

GENIE+ / Individual Lightning Available

Min Height: 44”/3ft8”/1.12m

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Fantasyland

Hi-ho, hi-ho, into the mines we go!

This ride begins by venturing through a forest where you’ll find the Dwarfs’ cottage, and meet Sleepy, Doc, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey and even Snow White herself.

Then hold on tight because it’s time to ride into the mine, on the rockingest, rollingest, twistiest train ride ever!

Ride Type: Thrill Ride

GENIE+ / Individual Lightning Available

Min Height: 38”/3ft2”/97cm

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Adventureland

Fly high over Agrabah on a magic carpet, soaring over a bustling bazaar and rotating around a giant genie bottle and magic lamp.

As the master of your very own flying carpet, you are in the driving seat on this ride! You can control how high or low you fly, or tip your flying carpet forward or backward.

Ride Type: Kid-friendly, Spinning

GENIE+ / Individual Lightning Available

Min Height: None!

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Tomorrowland

This shooting-gallery game puts you right in the centre of a thrilling space battle!

The Evil Emperor Zurg is stealing batteries from helpless toys to power a new weapon of destruction, and as a Junior Space Ranger, it’s down to you to stop him!

This ride is a favourite among young families and a must for anyone who enjoys video games.

Ride Type: Kid-friendly, Spinning

GENIE+ / Individual Lightning Available

Min Height: None!

Magic Kingdom Attractions & Experiences

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique*

Cinderella’s Castle Your little one’s dream of being a fairy princess can really come true at this enchanted beauty salon inside Cinderella’s castle! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, whose skilled apprentices will wave their magic wands (along with a few beauty tricks) to make any little girl into a beautiful princess – complete with princess costume! And boys can join in on the fun too, as the Fairy Godmothers-in-training transform them into heroic knights! *Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a special experience which must be booked and paid for in advance. Early booking is essential!

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Tomorrowland

You can use your GENIE+ / Individual Lightning Lane

This side-splitting comedy show is an absolute must-see when you’re at Magic Kingdom! See Mike, Sully and more of your favourite Monsters, Inc. characters perform their comedy routines, with lots of hilarious audience interaction! Every show here is unique due to the high amount of interaction between the guests and characters.

Insider Tip

Got a funny joke? Text it to the Monsters before the start of the show and it could hear it used live on stage!

Magic Kingdom Restaurants

Magic Kingdom has around 30 restaurants and other eateries & here are our favourites!

Cinderella's Royal Table

Fantasyland

Get ready to dine with the Disney Princesses! Ascend the spiral staircase or ride the gilded elevator to Cinderella Castle’s banquet hall for a one-of-a-kind fairytale dining experience.

Advance booking is essential!

American Cuisine

Character Dining

$$$-$$$$

The Crystal Palace

Main Street, U.S.A.

Join Winnie the Pooh and his Disney pals for breakfast or lunch and tuck into a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet!

Enjoy the Crystal Palace – a beautiful setting, inspired by Victorian greenhouses & filled with topiaries and tropical palms.

American Cuisine

Character Dining

$$-$$$

Liberty Tree Tavern

Liberty Square

Have a hearty meal in a stately colonial-style inn.

Traditional New England-inspired classics, roast turkey and American favourites will be all on the menu.

American Cuisine

Casual Dining

The Plaza Restaurant

Main Street, U.S.A.

Feel like having homely American-style food? The Plaza Restaurant is easy to find – right at the end of Main Street, U.S.A.

You might even meet the mayor – he has been known to stop by!

American Cuisine

Character Dining

Be Our Guest Restaurant

Fantasyland

Dine in the stunning Beauty and the Beast dining hall without spending a fortune!

Have a quick-service breakfast or lunch, or come for an unforgettable sit-down dinner.

American, French Cuisine

Themed Dining

$-$$

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

Frontierland

Tuck into a tasty Mexican meal at this Old West saloon!

Enjoy chicken fajitas, beef burritos and the pepper jack-topped Southwest Burger, followed by mini churros with dipping chocolate.

Mexican Cuisine

Fast Food

Tony's Town Square Restaurant

Main Street, U.S.A.

Have a tasty Italian meal in the lovely restaurant where Lady and the Tramp had their first kiss!

Characters and scenes form the movie will build the romantic atmosphere right from the get-go.

American, Italian Cuisine

Casual Dining

Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant

Tomorrowland

Angus bacon cheeseburger, Caesar salad and an indulgent selection of deserts with a view of the Cinderella Castle – what else is there to be desired!

American Cuisine

Fast Food

Magic Kingdom Facts

Magic Kingdom Opening Hours

Opens: 9am

Closes: 6pm – Midnight (depending on time of year)

If you need to know times for a specific date, we recommend checking with the park just before you visit.

Magic Kingdom Parking

Magic Kingdom has a huge paid parking area near Disney World’s Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC)
Once you have parked, you can take a tram to the TTC
From there, board the monorail (faster) or a ferryboat (windier but more relaxing!) into the Magic Kingdom park

Parking Tip 1

The car park is so huge – parking, waiting for the tram and queuing at the TTC can take a little while, so ensure you arrive with plenty of time to spare!

Parking Prices:

Car or Motorcycle

$20

Preferred Parking

$40

Other Vehicles

$22

Parking Tip 2

Once you’ve paid for parking at one Walt Disney World park, you can park at any of the other parks for free that day.

Staying at a Disney hotel?

If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you can park at Epcot park for free. Just make sure you have a valid Key to the World Card or Resort Parking Permit.

Parking Tip 3

The car parks at Disney World are BIG! Make sure you don’t lose your car by writing your row and lot number on something that won’t run if it gets wet.

If you do forget where you’ve parked, find a car park tram driver and let them know the approximate time you arrived – they should be able to direct you to the right area.

Parking Tip 3

Park at Epcot for less walking, jump on the Monorail which is there and ride it 1 stop to the TTC, from where you can take a 2nd monorail straight into the Magic Kingdom!

Directions to Magic Kingdom

The Disney World Resort is in southwest Orlando, west of Florida’s Turnpike off Interstate 4.
For Epcot, take Exit 64 from Interstate 4.

Address: 1180 Seven Seas Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA

What can I bring into Magic Kingdom?

Food items, such as snacks or food that does not require heating, are allowed to be brought into the Disney World parks. However you must let a Security Cast Member know if you are bringing in any food items when you enter the park.

Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the Disney parks.

What to wear at Magic Kingdom

Casual and comfortable clothes are a must for a day at the Disney parks, as are good walking shoes – you want to have fun, not worry about sore feet!

Rain showers are common in the afternoons, so you may want to bring a waterproof jacket or poncho just in case.

Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times inside the Disney parks.

What am I NOT allowed to wear at Magic Kingdom?

Adult costumes or clothing that could be viewed as representative of an actual Disney character
Masks
Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
Excessively torn clothing
Revealing clothing that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
Objectionable tattoos

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