Magic Kingdom is often referred to as “The Place Where Dreams Come True” and quite frankly I totally agree with that. This is Walt Disney Worlds most popular park, and of course the home of the magnificent and beautiful ‘Cinderella’s Castle’. After Walt’s success with Disneyland in California he set out to find more land to build a bigger and better park, Walt had become frustrated with the garish and often chaotic ‘neighbouring’ shops, restaurants and cheap hotels that surrounded his Californian dream.
Magic Kingdom: Walt’s Dream come True
He found just the place in Florida, along with his staff and team of architects, designers and engineers they set out to build Walt’s vision. Sadly Walt passed away in 1966, but his legacy was carried out and Magic Kingdom opened in October 1971.
It has stayed true to his visions and has taken into account Walt’s interests in the future, his years spent in the American Midwest, and his main vision of creating a magical place where parents and children can spend time together and have fun.
Magic kingdom is divided up into six main areas, referred to as ‘Lands’, these all surround the Castle and branch off in a spoke like pattern.
Your first encounter as you enter the park is “Main Street USA”, a delightful array of shops, a variety of snack foods, a wealth of live entertainment, character meetings and more, it is even complete with its own City Hall. Main Street also gives you your first glimpse of the breath taking Cinderella’s Castle and leads you all the way to it.
To the right of the Castle you have “Tomorrowland”, blast yourself into all the fun and entertainment the future has to offer, spot some of your favorites such as Buzz Lightyear, Stitch and the Monsters Inc gang.
To the left of the Castle is “Adventureland”, cross blades with swash buckling pirates, cruise deep into the jungle or take a Magic Carpet ride. Many wonderful adventures await.
Situated behind the Castle is “Fantasyland”, discover the treasures under the Sea with Ariel & friends, grab a hearty snack in ‘Gaston’s Tavern’ and admire the beautiful Beauty & The Beast Castle, be sure to make an advanced dinner or lunch reservation as the restaurant inside is truly not to be missed.
Nestled between Fantasyland and Adventureland you will find “Frontierland”, a rootin’ tootin’ fun packed area filled with entertainment and rides to suit the entire family, we set out to have 3 generations on ‘Splash Mountain’ when we visit next year!
MAGIC KINGDOM RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS
ADVENTURELAND
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Jungle Cruise
- Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Enchanted Tiki Room
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Rafiki (Character Meet)
FANTASYLAND
- Aladdin & Jasmine (Character Meet)
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Enchanted Tales W/belle
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- It’s a Small World
- Under the Sea – Lil Mermaid
- Many Adv. Of Winnie Pooh
- Mad Tea Party
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Barnstormer
- Casey Jr Splash
- Mickey’s Philharmagic
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Wdw Railroad – Fantasyland Station
- Princess Elena & Cinderella (Character Meet)
- Aurora & Cinderella (Character Meet)
- Alice in Wonderland (Character Meet)
- Gaston (Character Meet)
- Merida (Character Meet)
- Minnie Mouse (Character Meet)
- Ariel at Her Grotto (Character Meet)
- Daring Pals at Pete’s Sideshow (Character Meet)
- Peter Pan (Character Meet)
- Winnie the Pooh & Tigger (Character Meet)
- Tiana & Rapunzel (Character Meet)
- Anastasia & Drizella (Character Meet)
FRONTIERLAND
- Main Street, Usa
- Wdw Railroad – Main Street, Usa Station
- Pluto (Character Meet)
- Chip ‘n’ Dale (Character Meet)
- Mickey at Town Sq. Theater (Character Meet)
- Tink at Town Sq. Theater (Character Meet)
- Big Thunder Mt
- Splash Mountain
- Wdw Railroad – Frontierland Station
- Country Bear Jamboree
- Tom Sawyer Island
- Liberty Square
- Haunted Mansion
- Liberty Square Riverboat
- Hall of Presidents
- The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History
TOMORROWLAND
- Astro Orbiter
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Space Mountain
- Buzz Space Ranger Spin
- Monsters Laugh Floor
- Stitch’s Great Escape
- Carousel of Progress
- Tomorrowland Transit
- Stitch (Character Meet)
- Buzz Lightyear (Character Meet)
- Seasonal Entertainment
- Happily Ever After Fireworks
- Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire (Castle Show)
- Move It! Shake It! Party
- Once Upon a Time
- Fest. Of Fantasy Parade
- Only During Mickey’s Not-so-scary Halloween Party
- Hocus Pocus Villian Spelltacular Castle Show
- Boo-to-you Parade
- Hallowishes
- Only During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
- Holiday Wishes Fireworks
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
- Frozen Holiday Wish