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Getting to the Magic Kingdom<\/h2>\n
Visitors, take note \u2014 there is no parking directly in front of the Magic Kingdom. All parking for the Magic Kingdom is located at the Ticket and Transportation Center, a separate facility from which guests take a ferry boat or monorail ride to the Magic Kingdom entrance. Whether you want to sail or to ride, both are complimentary.<\/p>\n
Standard parking for a car or a motorcycle costs $20 per day; preferred parking, which is closer to the monorail and ferry entrances, costs $40. (There is a complimentary parking lot tram to alleviate long walks as well.)<\/p>\n
Hotel shuttles from nearby hotels not operated by Disney, as well as Ubers and taxis, will all drop off at the Ticket and Transportation Center.<\/p>\n
The monorail located here serves Epcot as well, though Epcot does have its own parking lot and Uber drop off and Uber pick up locations.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n The first thing visitors should note when planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom is that hours fluctuate depending on season. But guests staying at Disney\u2019s own hotel resorts can utilize Extra Magic Hours, which allow for up to two extra hours in a Walt Disney World park each day \u2014 and these are often additional Magic Kingdom hours.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Deciding how many days of Magic Kingdom tickets to purchase simply depends on how much you\u2019d like to experience. Two full days is often enough for travel-savvy couples, while families with small children may want three days to tackle it all at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n One day at the park is often not enough, but you don\u2019t need to spend an entire week exploring Disney Magic Kingdom, either. (Don\u2019t forget, there are three other wonderful Disney parks nearby worth visiting, too.)<\/p>\n Walt Disney World sells individual park tickets as well as \u201cpark-hopper\u201d tickets, which let you travel between all four Florida Disney parks for one price.<\/p>\n Valid Magic Kingdom ticket discounts are rare, but check the Walt Disney Website for seasonal discounts and promotions. Beware of third-party resellers, which often sell discounted Magic Kingdom tickets that cannot be used. An easy way to save money on Walt Disney World admission is to purchase your tickets early, because as of 2017, tickets bought in-person at the Magic Kingdom gate or at a Walt Disney World resort will cost at least $20 more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n FastPass+, which is included with all Disney ticket purchases, is a free benefit you\u2019ll absolutely want to take advantage of. As an updated version of the old FastPass paper ticketing program, FastPass+ lets guests \u201cskip the line\u201d on three attractions each day, and can be scheduled at least 30 days prior to arrival \u2014 60, if you stay in a Walt Disney World resort. Because of this, you\u2019ll want to plan ahead to obtain immediate access to your favorite rides.<\/p>\n To make your reservations, sign up for My Disney Experience online and link your ticket purchase to your account to schedule FastPass+ experiences in advance. Fastpass+ even offers an hour-long \u201creturn window\u201d throughout the day, during which guests can board the attraction.<\/p>\n Many attractions will \u201csell out\u201d of FastPass+ spots early, so scheduling them ensures your family will wait in shorter lines, wait in lines less often, and get the most out of a ticket purchase.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n While it may be counterintuitive, the best Magic Kingdom rides actually tend to be those that have been there the longest.<\/p>\n Haunted Mansion \u2014 the spooky indoor \u00abdark ride\u00bb through the namesake building still retains a cult following, for example, while park-goers of all ages can appreciate the Jungle Cruise: a slow-paced boat ride past audio-animatronic animals with a non-stop stream of groan-worthy jokes from the navigators.<\/p>\n Other classics include the Pirates of the Caribbean, which is a colorful indoor adventure inspired by the movie franchise, and Peter Pan’s Flight, with its overhead track allowing guests to soar through the world of the famed fairy tale.<\/p>\n These rides are all decades old, but remain phenomenally exciting. Parents, especially, will find something nostalgic about the familiar stories. Even rides like Space Mountain \u2014 a rollicking vintage roller coaster immersed in the complete darkness of outer space \u2014 are as popular as ever.<\/p>\n Newer rides like the spectacular log flume, Splash Mountain, the Old West and mining-inspired Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the Snow White-themed Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (a family-friendly coaster) have become instant favorites, too.<\/p>\n Generally speaking, there\u2019s a fantastic balance of tame rides and thrilling coasters, and something for everyone at any age. And if you hate standing in line (who doesn\u2019t?) just be sure to utilize your FastPass+ arrive to the park early. Those are truly the best ways to avoid lengthy waits on favorite Magic Kingdom rides.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A number of fantastic ride attractions, including Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Mickey\u2019s PhilharMagic, are housed inside theatres \u2014 and they\u2019re perfect options for patrons who cannot board more physically demanding Magic Kingdom rides.<\/p>\n There is endless entertainment at the Magic Kingdom, too, with Mickey\u2019s Royal Friendship Faire stage show and an interactive Move It! Shake It! Dance It! & Play It! Street Party in front of the Magic Kingdom\u2019s Cinderella Castle multiple times each day. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade travels across the Magic Kingdom each afternoon, while sidewalk entertainers like Citizens of Main Street and the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet offer impromptu performances down Main Street U.S.A.<\/p>\n With a dance party led by The Incredibles in Tomorrowland, Jack Sparrow\u2019s pirate tutorial in Adventureland, and meet-and-greets with beloved characters (and Mickey Mouse himself!) throughout the Magic Kingdom, you could fill an entire day with Disney\u2019s top park attractions and not even board a ride.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether or not you leave for a midday nap or a swim at your hotel pool, you simply can\u2019t miss the evening entertainment at the Magic Kingdom. This is simply the best place to be for nighttime fireworks, with a spectacular eye-popping show that is better than any July 4th display you\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n Expect a 20-minute-long fireworks show every night in front of Cinderella Castle. If you\u2019re wondering what time the Magic Kingdom fireworks are at, it\u2019s typically 9 p.m., but double-check when you arrive, as this performance is subject to change.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Magic Kingdom operates many dining options, including food stands and cafeteria-style quick-service restaurants. But the park\u2019s table-service restaurants with wait staff are extremely popular.<\/p>\n Walt Disney World dining reservations open 180 days in advance, so book early \u2014 and if you\u2019re looking to save money, explore the Disney Dining Plan program. Some of the best Magic Kingdom restaurants are those offering experiences you can\u2019t find anywhere else. Favorites are Cinderella\u2019s Royal Table, which is located inside Magic Kingdom\u2019s Cinderella Castle, and Be Our Guest Restaurant, which immerses diners inside the world of Beauty and the Beast<\/i>. (If you get a reservation to the latter, order Lumiere\u2019s favorite cookie cream dessert, the \u201cGrey Stuff.\u201d)<\/p>\n For adults, the best restaurants include the new Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland (order the char siu<\/i> pork with a frosty boba drink) and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, which feels like an Old West saloon.<\/p>\n Naturally, every restaurant in the Magic Kingdom keeps kids in mind. There\u2019s always a kid\u2019s menu option, even if it\u2019s not listed, so be sure to inquire.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re concerned with finding the best restaurants for strollers at Magic Kingdom, put your worries aside. Some dining establishments allow strollers and others do not, but Magic Kingdom employees (also known as cast members), are always on hand to assist. Children, including babies, are welcomed and embraced throughout Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nMagic Kingdom Hours<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPurchasing Magic Kingdom Tickets<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHow to Use a FastPass+<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Best Magic Kingdom Rides<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Best Magic Kingdom Attractions<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nExploring the Magic Kingdom at Night<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants<\/h2>\n