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Welcome to Your Guide to the Most Magical Place on Earth Magic Kingdom. 

This Guide is made to help you navigate Magic Kingdom like a Pro. It is going to change the way you do Disney. It is going to show you that going to Disney shouldn’t be stressful and hard. The guide is filled with everything you need to know about Magic Kingdom dining, attractions, shows, freebies, and a guide to experience Magic Kingdom with little ones.

Let’s get started and become Magic Kingdom Pros…………………….

Magic Kingdom Planner
Magic Kingdom Must Do Planner
Early Entry
/ Rope Drop
How to Get to Magic Kingdom
Attractions, Shows, And Events
Dining
Magic Kingdom with Little Ones
Magic Kingdom Freebies
Lightning Lane Strategy
Mobile App 101
Disney Discounted Merchandise
Magic Kingdom Tips
Disney World Park Must Haves
How To Beat The Crowds

Where to Go for Early Entry

1. Early Entry ……………..

Early Entry is a perk for Disney Resort guests (staying at a Disney Resort. This gives Disney Resort Guests to the rides at Magic Kingdom 30 minutes before the park opens to the general public. To see if your hotel is included check this list ⇒CLICK HERE 

I recommend getting to the park 30 minutes before early entry. So, an hour before the official park opens. To use Early Entry a cast member will either scan your magic band or your ticket. To find the Early Entry entrance look for Cast Member with Early Entry Signs.

FYI: Disney is allowing guests inside the lands before Early Entry begins. You can start lining up for rides before early entry.

Important Note: If these rides have over a 30-minute wait time head to other rides and then head to these rides at the end of the night after the fireworks.

Early Entry Strategy:

These are the rides I would head to first as these are the rides with the highest wait times during the day.

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Space Mountain

You can select the order you would like to do them depending on your family’s needs.

Do Not Use Your Early Entry Time on the Following Rides:

  • Prince Charming Carrousel 
  • Mickey’s Philharmagic            
  • Mad Tea Party        
  • Tomorrowland Speedway 
  • Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover              
  • Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.                                                                                              These Attractions usually have low wait times throughout the day.

Important Note:

Only Fantasyland and Tomorrowland are open during Early Entry. Here is the list of the rides open in each land.

Fantasyland

  • It’s a Small World
  • Peter Pans Flight
  • Prince Charming Carrousel
  • Mickey’s Philharmagic
  • Mad Tea Party
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

  • Astro Orbiter
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin -will close 8/4/25-2026
  • Space Mountain
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
  • Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Rope Dropping ……………..

“What is Rope Drop?” you might wonder. Simply put, it’s when a park opens for the day, and guests are allowed in after the ropes are removed. Essentially, rope dropping means arriving before the official opening time to be among the first inside. If you don’t have Early Entry (staying offsite), I suggest getting to Magic Kingdom at least an hour early.

Do Not Rope Drop the Following Rides/Attractions:

  • Prince Charming Carrousel
  • Mickey’s Philharmagic,
  • Mad Tea Party
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
  • Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.                     
  • These Attractions usually have low wait times throughout the day.

Rope Dropping Strategy:

These are the rides I would head to as these are the rides with the highest wait times during the day.

  • TRON Lightcycle /Run
  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Peter Pan’s Flight 
  • Jungle Cruise

Important Note:If these rides have over 40 minute wait time head to other rides and then head to these rides at the end of the night after the fireworks.

2.How to Get to Magic Kingdom …….

Getting to Magic Kingdom can be tricky if you’re not staying at a resort. Keep this in mind when planning your visit. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the park from the parking lot.

Disney Bus:

All Disney resort guests enjoy complimentary buses directly to Magic Kingdom’s gate. Note: No car seat is required, and strollers are welcome, though they must be folded. Check exact bus times on the My Disney Experience App under your resort tab; buses typically start running 90 minutes before park opening.

Important: If staying at the Swan or Dolphin, you’ll be dropped off at the Ticket and Transportation Center. From there, proceed through security and board the monorail or ferry to reach Magic Kingdom’s gate.

Other Resort Buses:

There are other resorts that provide complimentary transportation. These buses will drop you off at the Ticket and Transportation Center and then you will head to security and then the monorail or ferry to get to the gate.

Non-Disney Transportation (Personal Car):

Parking at Disney varies: standard is $35, preferred ranges from $45 to $55 for all day. If you’re park hopping, you only pay once. Guests of Disney Resort hotels and select Annual Passholders get standard parking included. They can upgrade to preferred for a fee. The parking lot opens 90 minutes before early entry.

After you park your vehicle, you have to then get on a tram or walk to the Ticket and Transportation Center where you have to go through security and after security you have to get on a ferry or monorail to get to the gate at Magic Kingdom

FYI: the tram stops working 120 minutes after the park closes and the Monorail as well.

Uber or Lyft:

FYI Magic Kingdom is the only park that doesn’t allow guests to be dropped off at the gate. You will be dropped off at the Ticket and Transportation Center and then you will head to security and then the monorail or ferry to get to the gate.

Disney Pro Tip: if you use a Minnie Van service (this is operated by Lyft) you’ll get a Disney Cast Member to drive you to the Gate. They also come with 2 car seats. (I always recommend the Minnie van because of the car seats.) Minnie Van Services only operate on Disney Property.

Monorail:

If you are staying at the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, or Contemporary you can take the Monorail straight to Magic Kingdom. You will go through security inside the hotel before you head to the monorail. Side Note: the Grand Floridian and Contemporary also have walking paths to Magic Kingdom.

IMPORTANT NOTE for Everyone:

Magic Kingdom will let everyone inside the park an hour before the park opens, no matter where you are staying. Everyone is allowed inside Main Street and the shops are open. I always recommend to get there at least an hour before the park opens to take pictures in front of the castle, shop, get coffee, and take advantage of the low rope drop wait times.

Side Note for Everyone: The tram and monorail run 120 minutes after park closes. So make sure you don’t miss the monorail or tram.

3. Attractions,Shows,and Events........

download Magic Kingdom attractions
  • Fantasyland
  • Tomorrowland
  • Adventureland
  • Frontierland
  • Liberty Square
  • Main Street USA

Fantasyland

If you have Little Ones Fantasyland is the land for you. It is the land with the most attractions with no height requirements, which means even babies can get on these rides and also with the most character meets. This is one of the lands open for Early Entry.

Disney Pro Tip: If you have little ones this is the best area to start in it has the most rides with no height requirements.

 

Fantasyland Rides

  • Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • The Barnstormer (35”)
  • Severn Dwarfs Mine Train (38”)
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Mad Tea Party
  • It’s a Small World
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Prince Charming Carrousel

Fantasyland Experiences

  • Mickey’s Philharmagic (4D movie)
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle (interactive show)
  • Casey Jr. Splash N Soak Station (water play area)
  • Smellephants on Parade in Storybook Circus- this is an interactive search-and-sniff experience 

Character Meets and Greet

  • Meet Ariel at her Grotto
  • Meet Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel and other Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
  • Pete’s Silly Sideshow( Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy)
  • Anastasia and Drizella
  • Peter Pan
  • Mirabel
  • Tigger
  • Winnie the Pooh

Fantasyland Tips:

 

  • This area is the land with the most character meets.
  • Best place to park your stroller is by the Prince Charming Carousel. It’s right in the center of so many rides.
  • There is a really nice playground inside the Dumbo ride and a splash pad outside the same area.
  • You can take the train from Fantasyland to Frontierland or Main Street. You can find the Fantasyland station at the back of Storybook Circus, directly behind the Barnstormer
  • Pinocchio Village Haus has a wishing book where you can write your wish so it comes true
  • You can also interact with guests on It’s a Small World. There are tables that face the ride and signs to show the guests to interact with you
  • Make sure you stop at Cinderella’s Wishing Well it’s so pretty and you can drop a coin and make a wish. It’s on the side of the castle
 
 
Must Do Attractions:
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 
  • Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh 
  • Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Enchanted Tales w/ Belle 

Best View of Parades:

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is one of the lands open during Early Entry and it has a very futuristic vibe. It houses one of my favorite rides the Peoplemover.

Disney Pro Tip: Purple Flag. If you have 2 kiddos that want to drive the car in Tomorrowland Speedway as a cast member for a purple flag and they will place it in the back of your vehicle so you can go 2x and both kiddos can drive the car

How to Ride TRON Lightcycle Run:

 There are 2 ways to ride TRON 1) standby line and 2) purchase a Single Pass Lightning Lane

How to purchase a lighting lane Single Pass

Tomorrowland Rides

  • TRON Light cycle/ Run (48”)
  • Tomorrowland Speedway (32”)
  • Space Mountain (44”)
  •  Peoplemover
  • Astro Orbiter 
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin-closed until 2026

Tomorrowland Experiences/Shows

  •  Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor (indoor interactive show
  • Carousel of Progress (indoor show)

Character Meets and Greet

 

  • Stich

Tomorrowland Tips:

  • There is a shortcut by TRON that will take you back to Fantasyland
  • If your kiddo needs a nap go on the Peoplemover it is a slow-moving ride that will help rock your kiddo to sleep
  • Tomorrowland has Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café it is quick service and perfect for picky eaters
  • If you are looking for an ice cream treat head to Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

Adventureland

This land is where you will find of the most popular rides the Jungle Cruise and you will also find a small area for little ones to cool off. It also has one of the best places to purchase Dole Whip Ice Cream.

Adventureland Rides

  • Jungle Cruise
  • Magic Carpet of Aladdin
  • Pirates of the Caribbean

Adventureland Shows/Experiences

  • Enchanted Tiki Room (show)
  • Swiss Family Treehouse
  • A Pirates’ Adventure – Treasures of the Seven Seas (free
    interactive scavenger hunt)
  • Adventureland Misters (small area to cool off)

Character Meets and Greet

  • Jack Sparrow
  • Jasmine
  • Aladdin 

Adventureland Tips:

  • You can get the best Dole Whip treats here in Aloha Isle
  • There are misters across from the Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • If you need an activity for your little ones without having to wait in line head to Swiss Family Treehouse. There is also an amazing view at the top

Frontierland

Frontierland is one of the most underrated lands at Magic Kingdom. Cast members are so engaging in this land and there are so many activities for the whole family. It’s a nice place to get away from the crowds. This is also where all the parades at Magic Kingdom start so it’s a perfect place to view the parades. 

How can all guests ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure:

1. Standby Line  or  

2. By purchasing Multi Pass and booking a lighting lane. This ride is included in the lighting lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom. 

Frontierland Rides

  • Big Thunder Mountain (40”) will be closed starting from 1/6/25-2026
  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (40″) 

Frontierland Shows/Experiences

  • Country Bear Jamboree
  • Festival of Fantasy Parade
  • Adventure Friends Cavalcade
  • Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away (night parade ends in Frontierland)

Character Meets and Greet

  • Country Bears
  • Chip & Dale 

Fronrtierland Tips:

 

  • If you see a yellow square stand inside and cast members will cheer for you
  • There is a Train Station stop here. (currently closed)
  • The parades start in Frontierland. This is one of my favorite places to see the parades.
 
Must Dos Attractions: 
  • Tiana’s Bayou
  • Big Thunder Mountain

Must Try Snacks:

Westward Ho- candied bacon and jalapeno poppers 

Golder Oak Post- Tiana’s Famous Beignets

Liberty Square

This land is one of the most unique areas because when they built it they made it just like it would be during the land’s era. For example, it is the only land that doesn’t have bathrooms and the dates on the buildings are actual historical dates. It also has my favorite ride in all of Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion.

Liberty Square Rides

  • Haunted Mansion

Liberty Square Shows/Experiences

  • Hall of Presidents 

Character Meets and Greet

Liberty Square Tips:

  •  You won’t find bathrooms in this land
  • Sleepy Hollow is located here and it’s one of my favorite places to eat breakfast
  • You can purchase a customized Parasol here for $20

Main Street USA

This is the main area of Magic Kingdom. There aren’t any rides here but you can find the castle, shopping, shows, parades, food and coffee. Most stores on Main Street open an hour before the park opens and an hour after the park closes. You can also find some of the best shows at Magic Kingdom and parades like :

Best spot for Parades is either in Frontierland across from Westward Ho or in front of Town Square Theater.

Best Spot to see Happily Ever After: for me the best spot is right in front of the castle find the star on the floor and that is my favorite spot. For less crowds head to Casey’s Corner. 

The New Night Time Parade starts on Main Street and ends in Frontierland 

Entertainment

  • The Dapper Dans
  • Casey’s Corners Pianist
  • Main Street Philharmonic
  • Flag Raising

Character Meets

  • Meet Mickey at Town Square
  • Elena 

Shows/Parades

  • NEW!!!!!! Disney Starlight Dream the Night Away Parade-
  • Let the Magic Begin (morning welcome show)
  • Festival of Fantasy Parade
  • Adventure Friends Cavalcade
  • Mickeys Magical Friendship Faire
  • Happily, Ever After
  • Frozen Holiday Surprise (only available during the Holidays)

Attractions

Omnibus and Antique Vehicles Rides

  • Fantasyland
  • Tomorrowland
  • Adventureland
  • Frontierland
  • Liberty Square

Fantasyland

If you have Little Ones Fantasyland is the land for you. It is the land with the most attractions with no height requirements, which means even babies can get on these rides and also with the most character meets. This is one of the lands open for Early Entry.

Disney Pro Tip: If you have little ones this is the best area to start in it has the most rides with no height requirements.

 

Fantasyland Rides

  • Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • The Barnstormer (35”)
  • Severn Dwarfs Mine Train (38”)
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Mad Tea Party
  • It’s a Small World
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Prince Charming Carrousel

Fantasyland Experiences

  • Mickey’s Philharmagic (4D movie)
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle (interactive show)
  • Casey Jr. Splash N Soak Station (water play area)
  • Smellephants on Parade in Storybook Circus- this is an interactive search-and-sniff experience 

Character Meets and Greet

  • Meet Ariel at her Grotto
  • Meet Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel and other Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
  • Pete’s Silly Sideshow( Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy)
  • Anastasia and Drizella
  • Peter Pan
  • Mirabel
  • Tigger
  • Winnie the Pooh

Fantasyland Tips:

 

  • This area is the land with the most character meets.
  • Best place to park your stroller is by the Prince Charming Carousel. It’s right in the center of so many rides.
  • There is a really nice playground inside the Dumbo ride and a splash pad outside the same area.
  • You can take the train from Fantasyland to Frontierland or Main Street. You can find the Fantasyland station at the back of Storybook Circus, directly behind the Barnstormer
  • Pinocchio Village Haus has a wishing book where you can write your wish so it comes true
  • You can also interact with guests on It’s a Small World. There are tables that face the ride and signs to show the guests to interact with you
  • Make sure you stop at Cinderella’s Wishing Well it’s so pretty and you can drop a coin and make a wish. It’s on the side of the castle
 
 
Must Do Attractions:
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 
  • Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh 
  • Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Enchanted Tales w/ Belle 

Best View of Parades:

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is one of the lands open during Early Entry and it has a very futuristic vibe. It houses one of my favorite rides the Peoplemover.

Disney Pro Tip: Purple Flag. If you have 2 kiddos that want to drive the car in Tomorrowland Speedway as a cast member for a purple flag and they will place it in the back of your vehicle so you can go 2x and both kiddos can drive the car

How to Ride TRON Lightcycle Run:

 There are 2 ways to ride TRON 1) standby line and 2) purchase a Single Pass Lightning Lane

How to purchase a lighting lane Single Pass

Tomorrowland Rides

  • TRON Light cycle/ Run (48”)
  • Tomorrowland Speedway (32”)
  • Space Mountain (44”)
  •  Peoplemover
  • Astro Orbiter 
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin-closed until 2026

Tomorrowland Experiences/Shows

  •  Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor (indoor interactive show
  • Carousel of Progress (indoor show)

Character Meets and Greet

 

  • Stich

Tomorrowland Tips:

  • There is a shortcut by TRON that will take you back to Fantasyland
  • If your kiddo needs a nap go on the Peoplemover it is a slow-moving ride that will help rock your kiddo to sleep
  • Tomorrowland has Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café it is quick service and perfect for picky eaters
  • If you are looking for an ice cream treat head to Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

Adventureland

This land is where you will find of the most popular rides the Jungle Cruise and you will also find a small area for little ones to cool off. It also has one of the best places to purchase Dole Whip Ice Cream.

Adventureland Rides

  • Jungle Cruise
  • Magic Carpet of Aladdin
  • Pirates of the Caribbean

Adventureland Shows/Experiences

  • Enchanted Tiki Room (show)
  • Swiss Family Treehouse
  • A Pirates’ Adventure – Treasures of the Seven Seas (free
    interactive scavenger hunt)
  • Adventureland Misters (small area to cool off)

Character Meets and Greet

  • Jack Sparrow
  • Jasmine
  • Aladdin 

Adventureland Tips:

  • You can get the best Dole Whip treats here in Aloha Isle
  • There are misters across from the Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • If you need an activity for your little ones without having to wait in line head to Swiss Family Treehouse. There is also an amazing view at the top

Frontierland

Frontierland is one of the most underrated lands at Magic Kingdom. Cast members are so engaging in this land and there are so many activities for the whole family. It’s a nice place to get away from the crowds. This is also where all the parades at Magic Kingdom start so it’s a perfect place to view the parades. 

How can all guests ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure:

1. Standby Line  or  

2. By purchasing Multi Pass and booking a lighting lane. This ride is included in the lighting lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom. 

Frontierland Rides

  • Big Thunder Mountain (40”) will be closed starting from 1/6/25-2026
  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (40″) 

Frontierland Shows/Experiences

  • Country Bear Jamboree
  • Festival of Fantasy Parade
  • Adventure Friends Cavalcade
  • Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away (night parade ends in Frontierland)

Character Meets and Greet

  • Country Bears
  • Chip & Dale 

Fronrtierland Tips:

 

  • If you see a yellow square stand inside and cast members will cheer for you
  • There is a Train Station stop here. (currently closed)
  • The parades start in Frontierland. This is one of my favorite places to see the parades.
 
Must Dos Attractions: 
  • Tiana’s Bayou
  • Big Thunder Mountain

Must Try Snacks:

Westward Ho- candied bacon and jalapeno poppers 

Golder Oak Post- Tiana’s Famous Beignets

Liberty Square

This land is one of the most unique areas because when they built it they made it just like it would be during the land’s era. For example, it is the only land that doesn’t have bathrooms and the dates on the buildings are actual historical dates. It also has my favorite ride in all of Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion.

Liberty Square Rides

  • Haunted Mansion

Liberty Square Shows/Experiences

  • Hall of Presidents 

Character Meets and Greet

Liberty Square Tips:

  •  You won’t find bathrooms in this land
  • Sleepy Hollow is located here and it’s one of my favorite places to eat breakfast
  • You can purchase a customized Parasol here for $20

Attractions with Lightning Lanes

download Magic kingdom lightning lanes

Quick Tip: You can now filter all the attractions on the app to only show the attractions with Lightning Lanes 

What to Book First: 

  • Tiana’s Bayou 
  • Peter Pan’s Flight 
  • Jungle Cruise 

Tier 1 Lightning Lanes

  • Big Thunder Mountain (closed until 2026)
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Peter Pan's Flight
  • Space Mountain
  • Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Tier 2 Lightning Lanes

  • The Barnstormer
  • Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin-closed until 2026
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Haunted Mansion
  • it's a Small World
  • Mad Tea Party
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh
  • Mickey's PhilharMagic
  • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Under the Sea -Journey of the Little Mermaid

Attractions w/Single Pass

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • TRON Lightcycle/Run

Shows

Parades at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom has two morning parades. The Festival of Fantasy Parade is the longest, lasting about 30 minutes as it travels through Main Street. You’ll spot many characters and princesses like Cinderella, Rapunzel, Belle, Elsa, and Anna. The second, Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, lasting around 10-15 minutes. You’ll see characters like Bruno, Miguel, The Incredibles, Mary Poppins, and more in this parade. Keep an eye on the app for updated times as they can change frequently. 

There is also a night time parade called Disney Starlight: Dream the night away. Unlike the other parades, this parade starts on Main Street and ends in Frontierland.

Best Parade Viewing Spots: I recommend Frontierland across from Westward Ho or the entrance of Magic Kingdom in front of Town Square Theater.

Parade Tips:

  • If you plan on watching the parades by the castle, make sure you arrive about 30 minutes before the parade starts.
  • Confirm the parade times on the My Disney Experience app as they constantly change.
  • Bring snacks to keep the kiddos busy & if you have little one’s go to the restroom before you go to the parades.
  • If you watch in Frontierland you have time to take advantage of the low ride wait times as the parade heads to Main Street.

Happily, Ever After – The Fireworks

“Happily Ever After” at Magic Kingdom is a captivating fireworks and projection show that brings Disney’s enchanting stories to life with lights, music, and magic. Set against the iconic Cinderella Castle, this spectacular display takes guests on a magical journey through timeless tales. With dazzling visual effects and a stirring musical score, it’s a must-see finale that leaves you believing in magic. Check the Disney App for showtimes as they may vary.

IMPORTANT NOTE- if you are going to Magic Kingdom on a Halloween or Christmas party and you don’t have tickets to the party, the park will close at 6pm and there won’t be any fireworks that night.

Fireworks Tips:

  • Get to Main Street at least 30-45 minutes before Happily Ever After starts.
  • Pick up some snacks and relax until the show begins. 
  • Make sure you head to the restroom before the fireworks 
  • I don’t recommend leaving Magic Kingdom when the fireworks end. Instead go on rides or have a late dinner/snack. 
  • The fireworks can get a little loud, if you have little ones that are sensitive to noise, you might want to consider noise canceling headphones.

Freebie: If you want to see the Magic Kingdom Fireworks without going inside Magic Kingdom- you can see them from the Polynesian, Contemporary, and the Grand Floridian. My favorite spot is the Contemporary.

Extras: Magic Kingdom offers different way to watch the fireworks at an additional cost here they are:

1. Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise- watch the fireworks from an iconic ferryboat includes beverages, cheeses, desserts, and, refreshing beverages, including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21.  (reservations are needed for this)
2. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Seats & Sweets: starts at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant with delicious desserts prepared by a pastry chef, such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate silk tarts, a variety of cheeses, refreshing beverages, including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21. Then you head to the restaurants patio to see
the fireworks.
3. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre- Party starts at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant with delicious desserts prepared by a pastry chef, such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate silk tarts, a variety of cheeses, refreshing beverages, including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21. Shortly before the Happily Ever After begins Cast Members will escort you to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden. Here, you’ll see the skies come alive during the Happily Ever After fireworks extravaganz
4. Fireworks Cruise: You will embark on the waters of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake with synchronized audio onboard to fully immerse you in the moment. It includes assorted snacks and soft drinks. Boats seats up to 10 guests. 

Parties at Magic Kingdom

  • Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party August 15th -October 31st
  • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Download mickeys not so scary Halloween Party Guide
  • This is a special ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom. In order to attend this party, you have to purchase a ticket to the party. It is not included in your Magic Kingdom ticket. ** Important Note: Magic Kingdom closes at 6pm on party days. If you have a party ticket, you can enter the park at 4:00pm. I highly recommend getting there at 4pm to take advantage of the extra time in the park.
  • The party starts at 7pm but you are allowed inside at 4pm. I recommend getting there at 3:30pm
  • Eat Dinner before the party starts
  • DO NOT  book any sit down dining reservations. It will take up a lot of your time.
  •  Fantasyland has the most character meet and greets. 
  • Focus on the rides from 4pm-7pm.
  • The least crowded place to see the parade is in Frontierland and across from Tonys Town Square Restaurant
  • If you can, stay for the later parade and Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Show they are the least busiest
  • Pack a larger bag to carry all your candy. You will get a lot of candy.
  • There are 3 rides with a Halloween Twist Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor 
  • I would start trick or treating in Adventureland. Most people start in Fantasyland
  • The Haunted Mansion ride usually has a show in the queue 
  • If you want to meet Jack his line goes down later at night or head there at 4:30pm
 
 
 

 

 

 

Character and Locations *rare characters

Main Street U.S.A

  • Mickey Mouse 
  • Jack Skellington & Sally

Fantasyland

  • Alice*
  • Anastasia & Drizella
  • Ariel
  • Prince Eric*
  • Belle* 
  • *The Mad Hatter 
  • *Queen of Hearts 
  • Daisy Duck
  • Donald Duck: 
  • Eeyore
  • Piglet- *
  • Tigger
  • Winnie the Pooh 
  • Goofy
  •  Tweedledee & Tweedledum

Adventureland

  • Abu
  • Aladdin & Jasmine: 
  • Genie*
  • Moana: Near the Enchanted Tiki Room *
  • Captain Jack Sparrow-

Liberty Square

Frontierland

  • Big Al
  • Shaker 
  • Wendell

Tomorrowland

  • Stich

Shows/Parades and Times

Mickey’s Boo To You Parade

Times: 

  • 8:15pm 
  • 11:15pm 

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Showtimes:

Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular

  • 10:00pm
  • Other Shows :
    • Disney Jr. Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe- love this
      party kids get to dance and interact with Disney Jr. characters.-Located in
      Tomorrowland
  • NEW!! ZOM-BEATZ Located in
    Tomorrowland 
  • The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet- located in
    Frontierland 
  • New!! Storybook Circus -DJ Ringmaster- 2 separate treat trails and Disney Characters

Party Schedules: 2 Options

Party Schedule Option 1 (best options for little ones)

  • 3:30pm- arrive at the park 
  • 4pm- Check in and Get Wristbands
  • 4:30pm-Meet Jack 
  • 5pm-6pm-Dinner 
  • 6pm-7pm- Attractions and Rides
  • 7-7:50pm- Trick or Treat and Character Meets 
  • 7:55pm: Head to Frontierland or the Entrance of Magic Kingdom to grab a spot
    for the parade. (do not watch the parade by Cinderella’s Castle-it is too
    chaotic)
  • 8:45pm-9:45ish- Check out the special rides overlay and trick or treat,
    character meets
  • 9:45pm: Head to Main Street for fireworks: Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular
    (starts at 10pm) 
    Do not Leave after the Fireworks- stay to see Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
    at 10:35pm
  • 11pm-12am-continue trick or treating, attractions, and character meets. (or head home)

Option 2 Here is the schedule I would follow:

  • 3:30pm arrive at Magic Kingdom 
  • 4pm-check in and have dinner 
  • 5:30pm-7pm- rides/character meets 
  • 7pm-9:35pm-trick or treat, character meets, shows inside
    like Disney Jr. Jam, The Cadaver Dans Barbershop
  • 9:45pm-head to Main Street for the fireworks- Disney’s Not
    So Spooky Spectacular 
  • 10pm-Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular 
  • 10:35pm-Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular 
  • 11:15: Boo To You Parade
  • Finish rides attractions and trick or treating until 12am

Download Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide

  • This is a special ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom. In order to attend this party, you have to purchase a ticket to the party. It is not included in your Magic Kingdom ticket.  ** Important Note: Magic  Kingdom closes at 6pm on party days. If you have a party ticket, you don’t need a park reservation for Magic Kingdom that day and you can enter the park at 4:00pm. I highly recommend getting there at 4pm to take advantage of the extra time in the park

Tips for MVMCP

  • If a certain character is a priority to you get in line before the party starts and the lines are a lot shorter 
  • Make a plan. You can’t see it all. So, make sure you have an idea of what you want to do. I definitely recommend all the shows in front of Cinderella’s Castle, the fireworks, and the parade. 
  • Check the weather forecast before you go and be prepared. 
  • If you want to do rides during the party, I recommend focusing on the rides with a Holiday Twist. 
  • The party starts at 7pm but you are allowed inside at 4pm. I recommend getting there at 3:30pm
  • Eat Dinner before the party starts
  • DO NOT  book any sit down dining reservations. It will take up a lot of your time.
  •  Fantasyland has the most character meet and greets. 
  • Make sure you take advantage of the Magic Shots 
  • Focus on the rides from 4pm-7pm.
  • The least crowded place to see the parade is in Frontierland and across from Tonys Town Square Restaurant. It doesn’t snow in Frontierland- If you want to see the snow head to Main Street 
  • There are 5 attractions with Holiday Twist 
    • Space Mountain, 
    • Tomorrowland Speedway,
    •  Mad Tea Party
    • Jingle Cruise 
    • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor 
  • If you want to meet Jack his line goes down later at night and they also let you start meeting him before the party starts 
  • You can ask for more than one cookie at each location 
  • The following attractions are closed during the party: 
    • Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree, and the Enchanted Tiki Room 
  • If you can stay until the end of the party, crowds start to decrease after the fireworks

Character and Locations *rare characters

Main Street U.S.A

  • Mickey Mouse 
  • *Jack Skellington & Sally

Fantasyland

  • *Cinderella & the Prince 
  • Elsa
  • Alice
  • Anna
  • Ariel & Prince Eric 
  • Belle
  •  Daisy Duck 
  • Donald Duck 
  • Eeyore 
  • *Rapunzel & Flynn Rider 
  • *Santa 
  • Peter Pan
  • Piglet 
  •  Aurora & Prince Phillip 
  • *Scrooge 
  • Snow White 
  • Tigger 
  • Elena 
  • Mirabel 
  • Minnie Mouse 
  • *Tweedledum 
  • *White Rabbit 
  • Winnie the Pooh 
  • Santa- Storybook Circus 

Adventureland

  • Abu 
  • Aladdin 
  • *Genie
  • Jack Sparrow 
  • Jasmine 
  • *Moana 

Liberty Square

  •  *Mary Poppins 
  • *Tiana & Prince Naveen 

Frontierland

  • Big Al 
  • Shaker 
  • Wendell 

Tomorrowland

  • Stich 

Attractions Available During the Party

Main Street U.S.A

Fantasyland

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant 
  • The Barnstormer

 

Adventureland

Liberty Square

Frontierland

 

Tomorrowland

 

  • Space Mountain

Shows/Parades and Times

Frozen Holiday Surprise at 6:15 & 8:15pm

Santa’s Christmas Carnival- Inside Storybook Circus 

Club Tinsel (located in Tomorrowland)

Disney Junior Jingle Jam (located inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café)

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

  • 7:40 PM,
  • 9:25 PM,
  • 10:35 PM
  • 11:55 PM

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade

  • 8:30 PM 
  •  11:00 PM

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show

  • 10:00 PM.

Party Schedules: 2 Options

Party Schedule Option 1 (best options for little ones)

    • 3:30pm- arrive at the park 
    • 4pm- Check in and Get Wristbands
    • 4:30pm- Dinner 
    • 6pm-7pm- Attractions and Rides
    • 7-7:30pm- Character Meets/collect cookies 
    • 7:40pm: Head to Main Street for The Frozen Holiday Surprise and stay for the parade. (if possible do not watch the parade by Cinderella’s Castle-it is too
      chaotic, try to go further down Main Street)
    • Grab a snack on Main Street head closer to Cinderella’s Castle for Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration at 9:25pm
  • Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show(starts at 10pm)
  • 10pm-12pm- Holiday rides/cookie collection/characters
  • 12am-1am-Shop
 
This schedule is the best if you want your little one to see all the Holiday Entertainment. If something is not a priority for you, you can replace it.

Option 2 Here is the schedule I would follow:

  • 3:30pm arrive at Magic Kingdom 
  • 4pm-check in and have dinner 
  • 5:30pm-7pm- rides/character meets 
  • 7pm-9:35pm-collect cookies, character meets, photos

 

  • 9:45pm-head to Main Street for the fireworks- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show(starts at 10pm)
    • 10:35 Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
  • 11pm- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade
  • 11:30pm-12Am Finish rides attractions and anything else in your list until 12am
  • 12-1am- Souvenir shopping

  • Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party August 9th-October 31st 2024
  • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Download mickeys not so scary Halloween Party Guide
  • This is a special ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom. In order to attend this party, you have to purchase a ticket to the party. It is not included in your Magic Kingdom ticket. ** Important Note: Magic Kingdom closes at 6pm on party days. If you have a party ticket, you can enter the park at 4:00pm. I highly recommend getting there at 4pm to take advantage of the extra time in the park.
  • The party starts at 7pm but you are allowed inside at 4pm. I recommend getting there at 3:30pm
  • Eat Dinner before the party starts
  • DO NOT  book any sit down dining reservations. It will take up a lot of your time.
  •  Fantasyland has the most character meet and greets. 
  • Focus on the rides from 4pm-7pm.
  • The least crowded place to see the parade is in Frontierland and across from Tonys Town Square Restaurant
  • If you can, stay for the later parade and Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Show they are the least busiest
  • Pack a larger bag to carry all your candy. You will get a lot of candy.
  • There are 3 rides with a Halloween Twist Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor 
  • I would start trick or treating in Adventureland. Most people start in Fantasyland
  • The Haunted Mansion ride usually has a show in the queue 
  • If you want to meet Jack his line goes down later at night or head there at 4:30pm
 
 
 

 

 

 

Character and Locations *rare characters

Main Street U.S.A

  • Mickey Mouse 
  • Jack Skellington & Sally

Fantasyland

  • Alice*
  • Anastasia & Drizella
  • Ariel
  • Prince Eric*
  • Belle* 
  • *The Mad Hatter 
  • *Queen of Hearts 
  • Daisy Duck
  • Donald Duck: 
  • Eeyore
  • Piglet- *
  • Tigger
  • Winnie the Pooh 
  • Goofy
  •  Tweedledee & Tweedledum

Adventureland

  • Abu
  • Aladdin & Jasmine: 
  • Genie*
  • Moana: Near the Enchanted Tiki Room *
  • Captain Jack Sparrow-

Liberty Square

Frontierland

  • Big Al
  • Shaker 
  • Wendell

Tomorrowland

  • Stich

Shows/Parades and Times

Mickey’s Boo To You Parade

Times: 

  • 8:15pm 
  • 11:15pm 

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Showtimes:

Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular

  • 10:00pm
  • Other Shows :
    • Disney Jr. Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe- love this
      party kids get to dance and interact with Disney Jr. characters.-Located in
      Tomorrowland
  • NEW!! ZOM-BEATZ Located in
    Tomorrowland 
  • The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet- located in
    Frontierland 
  • New!! Storybook Circus -DJ Ringmaster- 2 separate treat trails and Disney Characters

Party Schedules: 2 Options

Party Schedule Option 1 (best options for little ones)

  • 3:30pm- arrive at the park 
  • 4pm- Check in and Get Wristbands
  • 4:30pm-Meet Jack 
  • 5pm-6pm-Dinner 
  • 6pm-7pm- Attractions and Rides
  • 7-7:50pm- Trick or Treat and Character Meets 
  • 7:55pm: Head to Frontierland or the Entrance of Magic Kingdom to grab a spot
    for the parade. (do not watch the parade by Cinderella’s Castle-it is too
    chaotic)
  • 8:45pm-9:45ish- Check out the special rides overlay and trick or treat,
    character meets
  • 9:45pm: Head to Main Street for fireworks: Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular
    (starts at 10pm) 
    Do not Leave after the Fireworks- stay to see Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
    at 10:35pm
  • 11pm-12am-continue trick or treating, attractions, and character meets. (or head home)

Option 2 Here is the schedule I would follow:

  • 3:30pm arrive at Magic Kingdom 
  • 4pm-check in and have dinner 
  • 5:30pm-7pm- rides/character meets 
  • 7pm-9:35pm-trick or treat, character meets, shows inside
    like Disney Jr. Jam, The Cadaver Dans Barbershop
  • 9:45pm-head to Main Street for the fireworks- Disney’s Not
    So Spooky Spectacular 
  • 10pm-Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular 
  • 10:35pm-Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular 
  • 11:15: Boo To You Parade
  • Finish rides attractions and trick or treating until 12am

Download Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide

  • This is a special ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom. In order to attend this party, you have to purchase a ticket to the party. It is not included in your Magic Kingdom ticket.  ** Important Note: Magic  Kingdom closes at 6pm on party days. If you have a party ticket, you don’t need a park reservation for Magic Kingdom that day and you can enter the park at 4:00pm. I highly recommend getting there at 4pm to take advantage of the extra time in the park

Tips for MVMCP

  • If a certain character is a priority to you get in line before the party starts and the lines are a lot shorter 
  • Make a plan. You can’t see it all. So, make sure you have an idea of what you want to do. I definitely recommend all the shows in front of Cinderella’s Castle, the fireworks, and the parade. 
  • Check the weather forecast before you go and be prepared. 
  • If you want to do rides during the party, I recommend focusing on the rides with a Holiday Twist. 
  • The party starts at 7pm but you are allowed inside at 4pm. I recommend getting there at 3:30pm
  • Eat Dinner before the party starts
  • DO NOT  book any sit down dining reservations. It will take up a lot of your time.
  •  Fantasyland has the most character meet and greets. 
  • Make sure you take advantage of the Magic Shots 
  • Focus on the rides from 4pm-7pm.
  • The least crowded place to see the parade is in Frontierland and across from Tonys Town Square Restaurant. It doesn’t snow in Frontierland- If you want to see the snow head to Main Street 
  • There are 5 attractions with Holiday Twist 
    • Space Mountain, 
    • Tomorrowland Speedway,
    •  Mad Tea Party
    • Jingle Cruise 
    • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor 
  • If you want to meet Jack his line goes down later at night and they also let you start meeting him before the party starts 
  • You can ask for more than one cookie at each location 
  • The following attractions are closed during the party: 
    • Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree, and the Enchanted Tiki Room 
  • If you can stay until the end of the party, crowds start to decrease after the fireworks

Character and Locations *rare characters

Main Street U.S.A

  • Mickey Mouse 
  • *Jack Skellington & Sally

Fantasyland

  • *Cinderella & the Prince 
  • Elsa
  • Alice
  • Anna
  • Ariel & Prince Eric 
  • Belle
  •  Daisy Duck 
  • Donald Duck 
  • Eeyore 
  • *Rapunzel & Flynn Rider 
  • *Santa 
  • Peter Pan
  • Piglet 
  •  Aurora & Prince Phillip 
  • *Scrooge 
  • Snow White 
  • Tigger 
  • Elena 
  • Mirabel 
  • Minnie Mouse 
  • *Tweedledum 
  • *White Rabbit 
  • Winnie the Pooh 
  • Santa- Storybook Circus 

Adventureland

  • Abu 
  • Aladdin 
  • *Genie
  • Jack Sparrow 
  • Jasmine 
  • *Moana 

Liberty Square

  •  *Mary Poppins 
  • *Tiana & Prince Naveen 

Frontierland

  • Big Al 
  • Shaker 
  • Wendell 

Tomorrowland

  • Stich 

Attractions Available During the Party

Main Street U.S.A

Fantasyland

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant 
  • The Barnstormer

 

Adventureland

Liberty Square

Frontierland

 

Tomorrowland

 

  • Space Mountain

Shows/Parades and Times

Frozen Holiday Surprise at 6:15 & 8:15pm

Santa’s Christmas Carnival- Inside Storybook Circus 

Club Tinsel (located in Tomorrowland)

Disney Junior Jingle Jam (located inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café)

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

  • 7:40 PM,
  • 9:25 PM,
  • 10:35 PM
  • 11:55 PM

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade

  • 8:30 PM 
  •  11:00 PM

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show

  • 10:00 PM.

Party Schedules: 2 Options

Party Schedule Option 1 (best options for little ones)

    • 3:30pm- arrive at the park 
    • 4pm- Check in and Get Wristbands
    • 4:30pm- Dinner 
    • 6pm-7pm- Attractions and Rides
    • 7-7:30pm- Character Meets/collect cookies 
    • 7:40pm: Head to Main Street for The Frozen Holiday Surprise and stay for the parade. (if possible do not watch the parade by Cinderella’s Castle-it is too
      chaotic, try to go further down Main Street)
    • Grab a snack on Main Street head closer to Cinderella’s Castle for Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration at 9:25pm
  • Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show(starts at 10pm)
  • 10pm-12pm- Holiday rides/cookie collection/characters
  • 12am-1am-Shop
 
This schedule is the best if you want your little one to see all the Holiday Entertainment. If something is not a priority for you, you can replace it.

Option 2 Here is the schedule I would follow:

  • 3:30pm arrive at Magic Kingdom 
  • 4pm-check in and have dinner 
  • 5:30pm-7pm- rides/character meets 
  • 7pm-9:35pm-collect cookies, character meets, photos

 

  • 9:45pm-head to Main Street for the fireworks- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show(starts at 10pm)
    • 10:35 Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
  • 11pm- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade
  • 11:30pm-12Am Finish rides attractions and anything else in your list until 12am
  • 12-1am- Souvenir shopping

4.Dining at Magic Kingdom

This section will show you all the dining options per land and will specify which are quick service, character, and which ones are mobile order friendly. Important Note: all character dining always needs reservations.

character dining guide

Dining Reservations Tips:

If you can’t find dining reservations check the app after 11:30pm. Availability opens up at night.

Third Party Services that you can use:

mousedining.com this is a third-party service that emails you notifications of when there is availability. The service is free for 6 alerts and email only, or $9 a month for 50 alerts and texts, or $90 a year for 100 alerts.

addmoremagic.com they make the reservations for you. You select the restaurant you want your party size and they do all the work. The cost for this is $3 per person for the first 3 guests and $1 a person for each guest after the third person.

Magicalerts.com– this is a third-party service that emails you notifications of when there is availability. They text you a link and you click on the link and it takes you to that dining reservation. All you have to
do is book it. You can use MAGIC for 3 free alerts.

Disney Dining Plan Hack:

If you are planning on purchasing the dining plan and going to EPCOT save your snack credits and you can use them on some of the festival booths. In my opinion this is the best way to use your snack credits.

Disney Dining Plan:

Is it worth the cost? Here is a link https://www.distripplanner.com/  to a calculator that where you input your family’s needs and will help you determine if the Disney Dining Plan worth the cost for your family.

Important Note: Kids under 3 years old eat for free at family style restaurants including character meals.

Main Street U.S.A

Fantasyland

Tomorrowland

Frontierland

Adventureland

Liberty Square

5.Magic Kingdom with Little Ones

Magic Kingdom Attractions no height requirements

Magic Kingdom is one of the best Disney parks for little ones. It has over 20 attractions with no height requirements, playgrounds/play areas, and interactive ride queues, and lots of character meets.

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Best Rides for Little Ones. These Are Our Favorites.

The land with the most rides with no height requirements is Fantasyland, but there are other rides throughout the park that are perfect for little ones as well. Here are our favorite ones:

  • Jungle Cruise
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • It’s a Small World
  • Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Haunted Mansion*
  • Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel
  • Peoplemover

*This ride can be a little scary for little ones. The entire ride is dark and full of ghosts, but my 3-year-old loves it.

Best Shows for
Little Ones

  • Enchanted Tales with Belle
  • Mickey’s Philharmagic (4D movie)
  • Festival of Fantasy Parade
  • Adventure Friends Cavalcade
  • Mickeys Magical Friendship Faire
  • Happily, Ever After
  • Frozen Holiday Surprise (only available during the Holidays)

Rides with Interactive
Queues

  • Haunted Mansion
  • Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Peter Pan’s Flight

Best Attractions for Naps (these attractions will help your little one fall asleep )

  • Peoplemover
  • The Carousel of Progress
  • The Hall of Presidents 

Scariest Rides for Kiddos

  • Astro Orbiter
  • Haunted Mansion (not necessarlity scary, but if your kiddos are afraid of the dark and ghosts be a little careful with this ride)
  • Pirates of the Caribbean- it is very dark and it has a drop at the start of the ride.

Playgrounds/Play Areas

Here are the best spots for your little ones to run around and play and get a break from the crowds.

1. The Standy Queue of the Dumbo Ride – it is an indoor playground your kiddos can play inside while waiting in line and it located in Fantasyland (currently closed)

2. Queue for Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh- this is a huge outdoor play area available as you wait in line. This is located in Fantasyland

 

3. Swiss Family Treehouse- this area takes you up to see the tree house. Note there are a lot of steps to this activity. This is located in Adventureland

5. Casey Jr. Splash Pad- located in Fantasyland. This is perfect for hot days you can let your little ones run around and get wet

6. Adventureland Misters- you can find these across from the Magic Carpet ride in Adventureland. It’s perfect for little ones to cool off.

7. Across from the Little Mermaid Ride there is a DVC kiosk- It has a little play area for kiddos and it’s always empty. (FYI DVC Kiosks throughout the parks sometimes have little play areas for kiddos)

Best Quick Service Places to Eat with Picky Eaters or Kiddos that Have Allergies:

  • Pinocchio Village Haus- Fantasyland (allergy friendly & great for picky eaters ) . This place also nhas tables that face It’s a Small World and they have signs to hold up and interact with guests on the ride.
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe- Tomorrowland- (Picky Eaters )
  • Columbia Harbour Café – Liberty Square (allergy friendly)
  • Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café (allergy friendly)

**If you are looking for a healthy option on the kid’s menu, check the items that say Kids’ Disney  Check Meals *****

Baby Center

The Baby Center at Magic Kingdom is located on Main Street next to the First Aid right by the Crystal Palace. It is an air-conditioned location that is fully staffed and features lots of helpful amenities for families with babies, toddlers, and kids. They include the following:

  • Private nursing room with rocking chairs
  • Changing room with tables
  • Restroom facilities
  • Feeding area with highchairs
  • Kitchen with microwave and sink
  • Main room with television, table and seating
  • On-site shop offering formula, baby food, juice, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, over-the-counter medications and clothing for purchase

We love stopping by to take breaks they have seating for parents and children and they always have a movie or cartoons playing.

First Haircut

You can get your kiddos first haircut or just a haircut at Harmony Barber Shop located on Main Street. Haircut prices start at $20. The first haircut package is $28 and includes the haircut, commemorative Mickey Ears Hat, keepsake lock of hair, and an official milestone certificate.

Cinderella’s Royal Table

This is one of my favorites. You get to eat inside Cinderellas Castle and you meet Cinderella and other Disney Princesses. This is available during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This requires a reservation and these reservations are a little hard to get.

Be Our Guest

This is one of my favorites. You get to eat inside Cinderellas Castle and you meet Cinderella and other Disney Princesses. This is available during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This requires a reservation and these reservations are a little hard to get.

Character Dining on Monorail Resorts

Chef Mickey

 This is located inside the Contemporary Resort. Although it isn’t inside Magic Kingdom it is relatively close you can hop on the monorail resort to get here. You can have breakfast or dinner buffet with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald. This requires a reservation.

Ohana

This is located at the Polynesian Resort. Although it isn’t inside Magic Kingdom it is relatively close you can hop on the resort monorail to get here. This is family style breakfast with Lilo and Stich.

Reminder: Characters are only available during breakfast. 

Quiet Areas

Magic Kingdom is the busiest park at Disney World and there are times it can get a little overwhelming for little ones.  These are my favorite areas to get away from the crowds and also perfect for naps

Stroller Tips:

I definitely recommend a stroller for kiddos. Especially if they are under 7 years old. I personally don’t recommend the Disney Strollers because they are hard and don’t recline when kiddos fall asleep.

Stroller Rules:

  • Strollers larger than 31” (79 cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length are not permitted. Stroller wagons are also not permitted.
  • Strollers are not allowed on escalators. Use of strollers is permitted on elevators and ramps,  available at certain locations.
  • A child must be removed from his or her stroller while riding on a parking lot tram.
  • Do not leave personal belongings in an unattended stroller.
  • Strollers may be moved by a Cast Member due to operational needs.

Going Through Security with a stroller:

Do these 3 things Before You Head to Security:

  • Make sure everything is cleared from underneath your stroller, remove all bags, umbrellas, toys, foo, coolers, etc., before you head to security.
  • Remove all your electronics and anything containing metal and set them on your stroller caddy. This includes phone chargers, battery packs, sunglass cases, makeup compacts.
  • Open up your sunshades on your stroller and now you are ready to head to security

Heading to security:

  • The adult pushing the stroller will go to the stroller security check point. Everyone else will go through the regular metal detector line. Your family will be separated. Don’t worry you won’t need tickets yet. I suggest handing all the stuff from the stroller to the people heading through the regular metal detector.
  • Once its your turned to be checked they will check your stroller caddy and the stroller. They will ask you to leave your kiddo on the stroller as you walk through the metal detector. The stroller and your kiddo will not go through the metal detector. There is one exception if your kiddo is old enough to walk, they will make you take your kiddo through the metal detector with you.
  • If you the metal detector detects anything they will send you to a second checkpoint if not you are free to join the rest of your party.

Disney Stroller Rental

Single Stroller (recommended for children 50lbs or less)
Daily: $15
Multi-Day: $13 per day
Double Stroller: (recommended for children 100lbs or less
Daily: $31
Multi-Day: $27 per day

Third party stroller companies to rent strollers, cribs, playpens etc. from:

Resort Hopping with Little Ones

If you are considering resort hopping and not sure which resorts are the best and easiest to access for kiddos here are my favorites. The best way to get to the resorts without any dining reservations is to take Disney Transportation from Disney Springs.

The skyliner resorts are definitely my favorite resorts for kiddos and the reason why is because you have multiple resorts within reach and all of them have activities for kiddos. The resorts listed below are my favorites:

  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    o They have a Nemo Playground, Cars Land, Little Mermaid Section, and Lion King. It makes for great pictures and kiddos have so much fun here
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    I Love their playground and they have an area called Caribbean Cay that has lounge chairs and is very peaceful and quiet. I love taking breaks here. It is perfect for naps.
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort
    o They have outdoor games for kiddos to play with and beautiful wall art of Peter Pan and Rapunzel
  • Disney Boardwalk
    o This is my favorite and it’s a perfect resort to end the day in. They have free live entertainment and you can watch the EPCOT fireworks from here.

** there is a skyliner scavenger hunt you can also do. You pick up the Scavenger Hunt inside any of the Skyliner resorts. ***

My Favorite things to do at other resorts:

  • Contemporary, Polynesian, and the Grand Floridian you can watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from here. My favorite location is the Contemporary. During the holidays they also have  gingerbread décor at the Grand Floridian and Contemporary.
  • Fort Wilderness Resort Campground: they have pony rides for little ones and horseback riding for adults. Pony rides are walk on and horseback riding requires reservations. Chip and Dale Sing a Long this is so much fun. During Halloween and Christmas guests decorate the campgrounds.
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge: you can see the Safari animals roaming around for free and they also have the Strings of Memories Activity where you go around the resort doing different activities with cast members and when you finish each activity you collect a bead. You can collect 8 beads in total.
  • All resorts have a movie under the stars. We pack snacks and drinks and go watch a movie. It’s one of our favorite things to do.
    The Disney Resorts that have playgrounds: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/playgrounds/

6.Magic Kingdom Freebies

20 DisneyFreebies

1.Pixie Dust at Sir Mickeys or Bonjour Village- a fairy godmother will sprinkle magic glitter on you with a special wand. Kids have to be at least 3 for this experience.

2. A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas: head over to Adventureland and sign up for a free 5-part interactive scavenger hunt where you’ll track down treasure and open secret passages throughout Adventureland and collect a prize at the end.

3.Honorary Jungle Cruise Skipper: You can get selected to be an Honorary Jungle Skipper and given a free souvenir card.

4. Celebration Buttons- you can pick these up at Guest Services

5. You can take pictures with Cinderella’s Slipper at the Grand Floridian 

7.Lightning Lane Strategy

Lightning Lane Multi Pass  is a paid service at Disney World that lets guests access Lightning Lane entrances for select attractions, skipping standby lines. It’s like the old FastPass system, available for a daily fee per park and per person. Prices start at $15 and can go up to $39, depending on factors like park attendance. You can purchase it on the My Disney Experience App.

Lightning Lane Single Pass- What is It? These are lightning lanes for the most in demand attractions. These are not available with Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Magic Kingdom has 2- TRON and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 

What Lightning Lanes to Book First at Magic Kingdom (these are the lightning lanes that sell out first)

Lightning Lane Strategy for Little Ones

  • Jungle Cruise
  • Peter Pan’s Flight

Here is the order I would book the Lighting Lanes Magic Kingdom. This strategy is for little ones. I’m only going to be using the no height requirements attractions.

  • Jungle Cruise
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Haunted Mansion
  • It’s a Small World
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Under the Sea the Little Mermaid
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin-currently closed

The rest of the attraction I would select as they become available. 

Lightning Lane Strategy for Thrills

  1. Tiana’s Bayou
  2. Space Mountain
  3. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad-currently closed
  4. The Barnstormer

** If You want to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON here is how you can ride it without the long wait time***

1. Rope drop it make it your first ride,
2. Purchase an Single Pass lighting lane
3. The best option is go on the ride after the fireworks at the end of the night. Everyone is leaving
the park and the lines are short.

The rest of the attraction I would select as they become available.  

8.Mobile App 101

My Disney Experience App Basics this app is going to be your best friend at the park. I’m going to walk you through some of the important features in the app like how to order food, book lighting lanes, find characters, entertainment and so much more. Hope this is helpful.

9. Disney Discounted Merchandise

Discounted Disney Merchandise

There are 2 Disney Character Warehouses at the outlets where you can find discounted Disney  merchandise from the parks. Most of the merchandise there is over 50% off. They have everything clothes, loungefly bags, mickey ears, and so much more. They get new stuff in every day except on Sundays. If you want the best stuff, get there early. The character warehouse on Vineland is a lot bigger and has more selections of items. The store at Internation Drive is smaller but a lot more organized and you can sometimes find more loungefly bags there. Here are the locations to both stores:

  1.  Disney Character Warehouse
    4969 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
  2. Disney Character Warehouse
    8200 Vineland Ave #1252, Orlando, FL 32821

If you like Antique Disney Merchandise there is a store in Lakeland, Fl that sells antique Disney items, resort furniture, and props from rides. Here is the address:

Lakeland Antique Mall
3530 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809

10.Magic Kingdom Tips

  • Never Go to Magic Kingdom on Mondays. It is the busiest day in Magic Kingdom.
  • Magic Kingdom allows all guests inside Magic Kingdom on Main Street an hour before the park opens
  • If you want to take advantage of low wait times without paying for Multipass watch the parades in Frontierland by Country Bear Jamboree and then head to Adventureland or Fantasyland for rides. The parade heads to Main Street after it ends in Frontierland.
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has the lowest wait times at the end of night after the Happily Ever After (the fireworks).
  • The resort monorail also takes you to the ticket and transportation center. It is the second stop.
  • If you have little one’s pack lots of snacks and small toys to help throughout the day.
  • If you can’t book your dining reservations check at night after 11:30pm. For some reason there is a lot of availability at night. Also, use third party services like mousedining.com and addmoremagic.com to help you find the hard dining reservations.
  • If you aren’t purchasing Lightning Lane Multipass go on the Major rides either the first hour of the park at the end of the night.
  • Disney will still let you into the queues for rides up until the park closes. So even if you jump in the queue 3 minutes before the end of the day, Disney will let you ride.
  • Use mobile food ordering at Quick Service Restaurants. It will save you so much time.
  • If you are purchasing merchandise shops like Emporium, Star Traders, and Tomorrowland Launch Depot — allow you to use the Mobile Checkout feature on your My Disney Experience App to skip the physical checkout line entirely.
  • FYI you can join walk-up list at a lot of the restaurants at Magic Kingdom, even character meals.
  • You can mail a postcard from Main Street with a Magic Kingdom Stamp.
  • You can search for a specific ride and tap on it to learn about its Forecasted Waits and look at the graphs to see what time is the busiest for that ride/attractions
  • Park Must Haves – mobile charger, sunscreen stroller cover, a refillable water bottle, extra socks, Ziploc bags, cooling towels, stroller fan
  • Take out all metal items from your pockets/bags as you head through security. This includes sunglasses cases, chargers, and makeup compacts.
  • If you have food allergies you can ask to look at the Allergy Binder. These binders provide a list of all the ingredients you can find in each restaurant’s meals.
  • Don’t leave right after Happily Ever After (the fireworks) instead head to a ride/attraction or grab a bite. It will take you an hour to get out of Magic Kingdom if you leave after the fireworks.
  • You can leave park at any time and come back later.
  • You don’t have to go all the way for guest services for help. Just look for cast members standing under blue umbrellas and they are also guest services
  • You can plan your park day before your get to the park by using the free Disney Genie Service in the My Disney Experience App
  • If you take the ferry head upstairs if you can, it is less packed and it is easier to get out once you arrive at Magic Kingdom.
  • At every character dining meal, they are supposed to give you a card with all the characters signature on it, so make sure you ask for it before you head out.
  • Best photo spot for Cinderella’s Castle is not in front, but on the side/front. Go all the way to the front of the castle and find 2 white garbage cans stand right in front and you will never have crowds in your photos. They have the garbage cans on the left and right side.
  • If you place a mobile food order and can’t make the time you selected you can modify your pick-up window time.
  • If Haunted Mansion shows the wait time is 13 minutes it means there is a zero-wait time for the ride.
  • All the shops on Main Street are open an hour before the park opens.
  • Anyone can ride the Omnibus and the Antique Vehicle just wait for them on Main Street. They usually run in the morning. The Omnibus stop is in front of Town Square Theater
  • If you are a Lady and the Tramp fan in front of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant where the stroller parking is there are paw prints from the movie.
  • There is a secret Oswald on the floor across from Enchanted Tales with Belle
  • If you are at the Rapunzel bathrooms in Fantasyland look down at the floor there are horseshoes with Maximus name on them – that is the name of the horse in the movie.
  • If you are looking for a great spot for naps outside the parks head to the contemporary and take the elevator downstairs and there are plenty of quiet spots there
  • If your little ones didn’t meet the height requirements for a specific ride, Disney World gives out height ride certificates for some rides, you can save the certificate and bring it back when they are tall enough and they will get priority access to the ride with the family. Not all rides have it so ask a cast member.
  • Pinocchio Village Haus has a wish book where your kiddos can write their wish so the fairy makes them come true
  • Best bathrooms are behind Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland
  • Best Quick Service Breakfast Sleepy Hollow, Westward Ho, and Friar’s Nook – they are also have kid friendly options
1. Never Go to Magic Kingdom on Mondays. It is the busiest day in Magic Kingdom.

2. If you plan on riding TRON join the virtual queue at 6:57am instead of 7am and hit refresh refresh until 7am .

3. Magic Kingdom allows all guests inside Magic Kingdom on Main Street an hour before the park opens

4. All the stores and restaurants on Main Street close an hour after the park closes.

5. If you want to take advantage of low wait times without paying for Genie+ watch the parades in Frontierland by Country Bear Jamboree and then head to Adventureland or Fantasyland for rides. The parade heads to Main Street after it ends in Frontierland.

6. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has the lowest wait times at the end of night after the Happily Ever After (the fireworks).

7. If you can’t join the TRON virtual queue at 7am there is a second virtual queue at 1pm, but you have to be at the park to join the 1pm virtual queue

8. The resort monorail also takes you to the ticket and transportation center. It is the second stop.

9. If you have little one’s pack lots of snacks and small toys to help throughout the day.

10. If you can’t book your dining reservations check at night after 11:30pm. For some reason there is a lot of availability at night. Also, use third party services like mousedining.com and addmoremagic.com to help you find the hard dining reservations.

11. If you aren’t purchasing Genie+ go on the Major rides either the first hour of the park at the end of the night.

12. Disney will still let you into the queues for rides up until the park closes. So even if you jump in the queue 3 minutes before the end of the day, Disney will let you ride.

13. Use mobile food ordering at Quick Service Restaurants. It will save you so much time.

14. If you are purchasing merchandise shops like Emporium, Star Traders, and Tomorrowland Launch Depot — allow you to use the Mobile Checkout feature on your My Disney Experience App to skip the physical checkout line entirely.

15. FYI you can join walk-up list at a lot of the restaurants at Magic Kingdom, even character meals.

16. You can mail a postcard from Main Street with a Magic Kingdom Stamp.

17. You can search for a specific ride and tap on it to learn about its Forecasted Waits and look at the graphs to see what time is the busiest for that ride/attractions

18. Park Must Haves – mobile charger, sunscreen stroller cover, a refillable water bottle, extra socks, Ziploc bags, cooling towels, stroller fan

19. Take out all metal items from your pockets/bags as you head through security. This includes sunglasses cases, chargers, and makeup compacts.

20. If you have food allergies you can ask to look at the Allergy Binder. These binders provide a list of all the ingredients you can find in each restaurant’s meals.

21. Don’t leave right after Happily Ever After (the fireworks) instead head to a ride/attraction or grab a bite. It will take you an hour to get out of Magic Kingdom if you leave after the fireworks.

22. You can leave park at any time and come back later.

23. You don’t have to go all the way for guest services for help. Just look for cast members standing under blue umbrellas and they are also guest services

24. You can plan your park day before your get to the park by using the free Disney Genie Service in the My Disney Experience App

25. If you take the ferry head upstairs if you can, it is less packed and it is easier to get out once you arrive at Magic Kingdom.

26. At every character dining meal, they are supposed to give you a card with all the characters signature on it, so make sure you ask for it before you head out.

27. Best photo spot for Cinderella’s Castle is not in front, but on the side/front. Go all the way to the front of the castle and find 2 white garbage cans stand right in front and you will never have crowds in your photos. They have the garbage cans on the left and right side.
28. If you place a mobile food order and can’t make the time you selected you can modify your pick up window time.

29. If Haunted Mansion shows the wait time is 13 minutes it means there is a zero-wait time for the ride.

30. All the shops on Main Street are open an hour before the park opens.

31. Anyone can ride the Omnibus and the Antique Vehicle just wait for them on Main Street. They usually run in the morning. The Omnibus stop is in front of Town Square Theater

32. If you are a Lady and the Tramp fan in front of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant where the stroller parking is there are paw prints from the movie.

33. There is a secret Oswald on the floor across from Enchanted Tales with Belle

34. If you are at the Rapunzel bathrooms in Fantasyland look down at the floor there are horseshoes with Maximus name on them – that is the name of the horse in the movie.

35. If you are looking for a great spot for naps outside the parks head to the contemporary and take the elevator downstairs and there are plenty of quiet spots there
36. If your little ones didn’t meet the height requirements for a specific ride, Disney World gives out height ride certificates for some rides, you can save the certificate and bring it back when they are tall enough and they will get priority access to the ride with the family.Not all rides have it so ask a cast member.

37. Pinocchio Village Haus has a wish book where your kiddos can write their wish so the fairy makes them come true

38. Best bathrooms are behind Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland

39. Best Quick Service Breakfast Sleepy Hollow, Westward Ho, and Friar’s Nook – they are also have kid friendly options

40. Best photo spots-
37. Pinocchio Village Haus has a wish book where your kiddos can write their wish so the fairy makes them come true
38. Best bathrooms are behind Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland
39. Best Quick Service Breakfast Sleepy Hollow, Westward Ho, and Friar’s Nook – they are also have kid friendly options
40. Best photo spots-

Best photo spots

11. Disney World Park Must Haves

Park Must Haves for kiddos

I will include a link to my Amazon Storefront where I have all my park must haves

  • Fan
  • Cooling Towels
  • Sun Screen
  • Cooling Patches (for summer)
  • Stroller Cover
  • Rain Coats/Ponchos
  • Large Ziploc bags
  • Change of clothes for kiddos
  • Snacks
  • Small Toys ( I usually pick some small toys from the dollar store)
  • Small cooler
  • Reusable Straws
  • Blanket if you are going in the winter
  • Bandaids
  • Hand Sanitizer

Amazon Storefront Link

https://www.amazon.com/shop/anidisneywtoddlerskids

12. How to Beat the Crowds

Magic Kingdom is the most popular park at Disney World, but there are a few ways to beat the crowds.

Here are some tips:

1. Do not go to Magic Kingdom on Mondays and Saturdays. Most people start their vacation on Monday and they start at Magic Kingdom. Also, historically crowds are usually higher on Mondays and Saturdays. So, if possible go to Magic Kingdom any other day except Monday and Saturday.

2. Try to get to the park at least an hour before the park opens. Magic Kingdom allows all guest inside on Main Street an hour before the park opens.

3. If you want shorter lines for rides- ride attractions during the parades, you don’t have to miss the parade. Just watch the parade at Frontierland and then head to rides after it goes through the Frontierland. The parade still has to go through Main Street so you have about 30-45 minutes of low ride wait times.

4. Go on the rides at the end of the night after the fireworks. This is a great time to ride the bigger rides like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight and Jungle Cruise

5. Check a crowd calendar map. UnderCover Tourist has a free one that shows when historically are the busy times and low times. https://www.undercovertourist.com/orlando/crowd-calendar/

6. You can also use StandySkipper if you are purchasing Lightning Lanes it is a third party service that books lighting lanes for you. You just let it know what lighting lanes you want and the times and it does the work.

Park guides

Magic Kingdom

Animal Kingdom 

Hollywood Studios

Epcot

Lightning lane

Kids guides

Magic Kingdom with Kids

Animal Kingdom with Kids

Hollywood Studios with Kids

Epcot with kids

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