Disney's Magic Kingdom

Seven happy lands transport guests to worlds of fantasy, adventure and wonder at Magic Kingdom, the first of four theme parks that comprise the world's No. 1 vacation destination -- Walt Disney World Resort.

Nestled on the shores of the picturesque Seven Seas Lagoon, Magic Kingdom opened its gates Oct. 1, 1971, and has created smiles, laughter and fond memories for millions of guests ever since.

From the moment they step through its turnstiles, Magic Kingdom guests enter a storybook realm filled with Disney characters at every turn, classic attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion, and dazzling entertainment such as "Dream Along with Mickey," "SpectroMagic," "Disney Dreams Come True" and "Wishes."

Lands and Attractions

Arranged in a circular layout with the golden spires of Cinderella Castle towering over the center, the seven lands of the Magic Kingdom are, clockwise from park entrance:

Main Street, U.S.A. -- Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline, Mo., inspired this re-creation of a bustling thoroughfare in early 20th century America, complete with horse-drawn trolley and vintage barbershop. Major attractions include the Walt Disney World Railroad, a vintage steam engine that provides a scenic trip around the park with stops in Frontierland and Mickey's Toontown Fair.

Adventureland -- Disney’s “True-Life Adventure” documentary films provided the spark for this exotic land of jungles and wild animals. Major attractions include Pirates of the Caribbean, a rollicking buccaneer boat ride now featuring Captain Jack Sparrow and other major characters from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series; Jungle Cruise, a tongue-in-cheek trek down the world’s most famous rivers; The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, a high-flying spin on a magic carpet; and The Enchanted Tiki Room-Under New Management, which puts a humorous spin on Disney’s first attraction to feature the three-dimensional storytelling of Audio-Animatronics.

Frontierland -- Tall tales of the Wild West come to life in this prairie outpost where cowboys and miners roam. Major attractions include Splash Mountain, a zip-a-dee-doo-dah log ride in search of Br'er Rabbit's "laughing place"; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a roller coaster ride through towering mesas and an unstable mine; and Country Bear Jamboree, a raucous revue of singing bears.

Liberty Square -- Step back to the age of colonial America in this land honoring the country's early heritage. Major attractions include The Haunted Mansion, a gothic manor containing a host of family-friendly frights from 999 happy haunts; and Hall of Presidents, a stirring Audio-Animatronics salute to the United States' chief executives and the struggles that built America.

Fantasyland -- Fairy tales spring from storybook pages in this whimsical land of castles, princesses and flying elephants. Major attractions include “Mickey’s PhilharMagic,” a 3-D “sym-funny” of Disney music and characters presented in cutting-edge computer animation; The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, which sends guests on a gentle journey through the Hundred Acre Wood; “it’s a small world,” a musical voyage past colorful costumed dolls of all nationalities; Peter Pan’s flight, a pixie-dusted flight above London to Neverland; and Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel, a beautifully preserved merry-go-round of mighty steeds.

Mickey's Toontown Fair -- Come see where Mickey, Minnie and the gang live in this quaint country neighborhood. Major attractions include The Barnstormer, a kid-friendly roller coaster that zooms through Goofy's Wiseacre Farm; and Mickey's Country House, a walk-through tour of the famous mouse's house where guests have an opportunity to meet Mickey privately.

Tomorrowland -- Leap forward into the future in this neon-lit land of rocket ships and aliens. Major attractions include Stitch’s Great Escape! a close encounter with the naughty alien of “Lilo & Stitch”; Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, a whirling interactive battle against Evil Emperor Zurg; and Space Mountain, a high-speed roller coaster ride through the cosmos.

Entertainment

“Dream Along with Mickey” -- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other famous Disney friends must convince Donald Duck that dreams really do come true in this song-and-dance stage spectacular.

"Wishes" -- The voice of Jiminy Cricket narrates this story-in-the-sky fireworks spectacular about making wishes come true -- the biggest, boldest pyrotechnics display ever presented at Magic Kingdom.

"Disney Dreams Come True" -- Mickey Mouse leads this fanciful daily parade of Disney characters and live performers from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A., in a celebration of Disney animation.

"SpectroMagic” – The nighttime parade is a moving gallery full of lighting effects that re-create pixies and peacocks, sea horses and flying horses, flower gardens and fountains, and Mickey Mouse dressed in glistening lights.

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The Rides:

For Big kids

Space Mountain:
Dare to be a rocket jockey and blast into the outer-galaxy past shooting stars and other-worldly celestial satellites. Twist and turn in a tumult of fun as you launch into the inky blackness of the nether reaches of space. It's one giant leap for fun!


Splash Mountain:
Hop a hollowed-out log to follow Brer Rabbit's mischievous escapades as he tries to flee the clutches of Brer Fox and Brer Bear until you plunge five stories off Chick-a-pin Hill! "It's the truth. It's actual. Everything is satisfactual. It's a zip a dee doo dah day!"



Mild but Wild Thrills

Astro Orbiter:
Swirl amongst the brightly-colored planets in this fun take on the future of space travel. This colorfully kinetic space adventure takes you for a spin over Tomorrowland®. Choose your own angle on the soaring views as you control how high to pilot your craft. 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Lift off!



Big Thunder Mountain Railroad:
Hop on this rollicking mine train through an Old West mining town for a rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin' thrill-a-minute ride. If you're "mining" for a good time consider the "prospects" as you're warned: "Hang on to your hats and glasses 'cause this here's the wildest ride in the wilderness."



Mad Tea Party:
Take a whirl on this wonderfully wacky tea party that is right out of The Mad Hatter and the March Hare's "Unbirthday" party in Disney's "Alice in Wonderland." This colorful, musical party ride lets you decide whether to spin wildly or remain gentle. If spinning is your cup of tea, you'll be dizzy with laughter.



Pirates of the Caribbean:
First the attraction inspired the movies — now the movies have inspired the attraction! Captain Jack's joined the crew! Get ready to set sail on this boisterous journey to discover Captain Jack and his nemesis Barbossa interacting with some of your favorite Audio-Animatronics® buccaneers and adding a terrific twist to the classic adventure — along with new special effects. Arrrrr! Thar now be more ways to explore the pirates' lore. DisneyPirates.com

Category: Mild But Wild Thrills
Land : Adventureland®
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey.


Snow White's Scary Adventure:
Ride on one of the dwarfs' mine cars into Snow White's adventures as the Evil Queen pursues Snow White into scenes from the animated film. Be there as the Evil Queen transforms into a grizzled old hag. Get tempted by the poison apple. Beware falling rocks!



Stitch's Great Escape:
Report for duty as a new security recruit in the Galactic Federation Prisoner Teleport Center. Your job? Guard Experiment 626, the six-limbed alien known as "Stitch" with an appetite for chaos and the uncanny ability to wreak havoc wherever he goes. Be prepared for hilarious high-jinks when Stitch unleashes his naughty self in this out-of-control, high-energy escapade complete with sights, sounds and — ewwwww —smells! You're in the midst of the mayhem and you never know when — and where — Stitch will appear next!

Category: Mild But Wild Thrills
Land : Tomorrowland®
Height Requirement: 40" (102 cm) or taller
This attraction has FASTPASS.

The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm:
Climb aboard Goofy's crop-duster for a ride around the cornfields. This kooky kid-friendly coaster is a kick! Take off from Goofy's barn, zip your way around a fun-filled course and see if you can make a landing without setting off those chickens!

Category: Mild But Wild Thrills
Land : Mickey's Toontown® Fair
Height Requirement: 35" (89 cm) or taller
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey.

Tomorrowland Indy Speedway:
Burn up the track in this pint-sized version of a raceway. Real gas-powered cars can be driven by anyone tall enough to reach the pedal. Steer and control the speed of your own racecar as you "lap" up the excitement of this thrilling speedway.

Category: Mild But Wild Thrills
Land : Tomorrowland®
Height Requirement: 52" (132 cm) or taller to ride alone

For Little Kids

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor:
Inspired by Disney·Pixar's "Monsters, Inc."
Help Mike Wazowski, your "Monster of Ceremonies," and his wild and crazy pals power the city of Monstropolis — with laughter! Mike and his buddies have transformed the Laugh Floor at Monsters, Inc. into a comedy club for visiting humans. You won't have the exact same experience twice as Mike invites his furry and funny friends to the digital stage to trade jokes with audience members like you. And don't miss the wise-cracking Roz, who isn't sure Mike is up to the task!

Be a part of the show!
Have you always wanted to be a comedy writer? Text your favorite joke and it could be used in this hilarious comedy show! Before you go into the main show area, watch the video for a special text messaging password selected for that show. Then, use your phone keypad to enter the joke (standard text messaging fees apply). The Monsters might select your joke and use it on stage!

Category: Fun For Little Ones
Land : Tomorrowland®

Its A Small World:
Take the legendary boat ride around the globe on this musical tour of nations. Hundreds of international dolls sing and dance to the famous "it's a small world" medley. After it's over, just try to get that tune out of your head.

Category: Fun For Little Ones
Land : Fantasyland®

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