Magic Kingdom Park

Magic Kingdom is the original Disney park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida opening on October 1, 1971. Construction began in 1967, following the success of Disneyland Park in California, shortly after Walt Disney’s death. Roy O. Disney, Walt Disney’s older brother, postponed his retirement to ensure Walt’s dream of Disney World became a reality. At the park’s dedication, Roy Disney famously said, “Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney… may Walt Disney World bring joy and inspiration and new knowledge to all who come to this happy place.”

Magic Kingdom Park is divided into six themed lands: Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. Magic Kingdom Park has over 40 attractions and there are more new Walt Disney World rides and experiences coming in the future.

Magic Kingdom Park Overview

Magic Kingdom Park is filled with an abundance of rides, entertainment, characters, dining, and more.

See the key Walt Disney World tools you will want to familiarize yourself with to make the most of your park experience.

Here are more details on the best strategies and itineraries for touring Magic Kingdom Park, with and without Walt Disney World’s line-skipping service, Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

• Early entry: Magic Kingdom Early Entry Guide
• Morning rope drop: Magic Kingdom Rope Drop Strategy
• 1-day trip: Magic Kingdom 1-Day Itinerary and Do You Need More Than One Day at Magic Kingdom?
• Small kids strategy: Magic Kingdom Itinerary With Small Kids
• Lightning Lane strategy: Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Rides Ranking

Magic Kingdom Park hours vary throughout the year based on season and special events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which may cause the park to close early on select dates.. See an overview of the Magic Kingdom Park hours you can expect:

• Magic Kingdom Park Hours

Magic Kingdom Park transportation options include:

• Disney Monorail
• Disney Bus
• Ferryboat from the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC)
• Resort boats (from nearby hotels)
• Guests driving their own cars will park at the TTC and take a ferry or monorail to the entrance.

There are several Magic Kingdom Park restaurants to choose from, including table-service and quick-service restaurants. See more details about these restaurants:

• Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants Ranked

Before your visit, it’s helpful to check out the Magic Kingdom Park map so you are familiar with the layout of the park and its lands.

• Magic Kingdom Park Map (Printable PDF) – Plus, Each Land Map

The Magic Kingdom Park parades are a popular form of entertainment, with different parades offered seasonally. The Festival of Fantasy Parade runs year round with holiday parades taking place during the Halloween and holiday events.

Another popular entertainment offering is the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks, which feature music, projections, and special effects. You can see more details on the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks here:

• Walt Disney World Fireworks – Times, Shows, Where to Watch

There are several Magic Kingdom Park rides across the park’s different lands. See the best ones ranked below:

• Best Mickey Visit Magic Kingdom Rides Ranked

Magic Kingdom Park Lands

Magic Kingdom has six uniquely themed lands, each offering attractions, characters, shopping, and dining.

Main Street U.S.A.: Inspired by turn-of-the-century America with shops, dining, and views of Cinderella Castle. You can often find Mickey and friends in Town Square Theater.

Adventureland: Adventureland is a land themed to tropical locales and exotic adventures located to the west of the Main Hub. Iconic attractions in this include Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.This is also where you can get a Dole Whip at Aloha Isle.

Frontierland: This land is themed to the Old American West with attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Country Bear Jamboree.

Liberty Square: A colonial-era land featuring the iconic Haunted Mansion and the patriotic show Hall of Presidents.

Fantasyland: Fantasyland is themed to Disney’s fairytale stories located directly behind Cinderella Castle. Key attrations include “it’s a small world,” Peter Pan’s Flight, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The expanded Storybook Circus area features Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Barnstormer.

Tomorrowland: A world themed to sci-fi and visions of the future with Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and TRON Lightcycle / Run—a thrilling new roller coaster.

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