One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary – Walt Disney World Strategy

Guests will often ask if you can truly experience Magic Kingdom in one day and the answer is YES! We always recommend more than one day at Magic Kingdom but with our One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary, guests can maximize their time and experience all the highlights of Magic Kingdom in a single day.

Magic Kingdom is everything its name suggests. With attractions, shows, character meet and greets, food, shopping and special events and holidays, there is indeed enough magic around every corner to keep guests of any age busy for days, if not weeks – but what if you only have One Day?!

Magic Kingdom One Day Itinerary 2022 – First Things First

Before we jump into the best One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary, there are a few things to consider. To start, make sure the My Disney Experience app is downloaded and linked to your park tickets. This can be done long before you arrive in Orlando, even from home, and will save you precious time when using the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary. While you’re at it, take some time to get comfortable with how the app works. The more familiar you are with all the ins-and-outs of the My Disney Experience app, the easier it will be to navigate all aspects of your trip, from dining reservations, checking-in to your Disney resort, wait times within the park and much more.

In addition to downloading and familiarizing yourself with the My Disney Experience app, you’ll want to make sure you have a Park Reservation for each day you plan to visit the park. Park Reservations are now required in addition to park tickets, and can be made through the My Disney Experience app or online. The Park Reservation should be made for the park you plan to visit on that calendar day (or the park you plan to visit first if utilizing a Park Hopper ticket). So, if you’re planning on using the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary, you’ll want to make sure that each person in your party has a Park Reservation for Magic Kingdom, and ideally well in advance of your trip.

Your Pre-Trip Checklist

Before you board the plane or make your way to Magic Kingdom, make sure you have done each of the following:

1. Buy Park Tickets. You can get the best deal on tickets and your hotel by booking through our trusted travel partner, Get Away Today. Not only will they monitor additional savings as your trip nears, they have a dedicated Walt Disney World team offering concierge services to guests at no additional cost. Get a free quote here! 
2. Download the My Disney Experience app.
3. Connect your tickets and family members on the My Disney Experience app.
4. Make a Park Reservation. Remember, everyone in your party must have a reservation at Magic Kingdom for the day you intend to use the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary.
5. Check hours for Magic Kingdom for the day you plan to use the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary.

• Pro Tip: Disney has been known to change park opening times without announcing the change. Knowing ahead of time can be helpful while you plan, but make sure to check you’re My Disney Experience app the night before and/or morning of your visit to make sure you know what time the park officially opens so you know exactly when to start using the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary.
• Pro Tip: Make sure to pick a day when Magic Kingdom’s park hours are the longest. Be aware that special events can significantly shorten the park hours for day guests, so pick the day that offers the largest amount of time in the parks. Note: if you are staying on-property in one of the official Walt Disney World Resort hotels, you may have Early Theme Park Entry or Extended Evening Hours, which gives you extra time in the park in addition to the posted park hours. Know before you go and add it into your plans.

6. Make your dining reservations ahead of time. The restaurants at Walt Disney World fill up fast, especially the reservations slots for some of the more popular restaurants. Sure, there are plenty of places in Magic Kingdom to walk up or Mobile Order, so you won’t go hungry, but some of the sit-down table service and character meals will fill up months in advance. So if any of those meals are a priority to your group, make your dining reservation ahead of time.

• Pro Tip: Dining reservations can be made 60 days in advance! Once you have your park tickets and Park Reservations, count back ward 60 days from the beginning of your vacation and set an alarm.

7. Speaking of priorities, make a list. What does your group want to do on their One Day in Magic Kingdom? Characters? Attractions? Food? Knowing the answer to this question will be helpful in choosing the right One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary for your trip!
8. Learn about Genie. If you have been to Walt Disney World before, Disney Genie and Genie+ are the replacements for the now-retired FastPass system. If this is your first time to Walt Disney World, then FastPass doesn’t mean anything to you, but just know you will need some background on how the Genie system can be helpful for your trip. Be sure to spend some time reading about Genie+ and how it works before you arrive. We have a great guide to Genie+ at Walt Disney World, updated often with the Genie+ service updates.
9. Be sure to read our guide to the TRON Lightcycle virtual queue for tips on how to ensure you get on this new attraction.

Get to Know Magic Kingdom

Before we get too deep into planning One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary, let’s talk about the park itself. For those that have not been (or have not been in a while), Magic Kingdom is split up into 7 main areas: Main Street USA, the Hub, Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. It is important to get to know a little about each land so you know where you might want (or not want) to focus different parts of your One Day in Magic Kingdom.

• Main Street USA: This is the first area you will encounter as you enter the park. After scanning through the entrance gates (and taking your picture in front on the Walt Disney World Railroad Station, of course) you will make your way either right or left under the railroad and into Main Street USA. This area, themed after the town Walt Disney grew up in, is where the majority of the shopping is located. There are also a few quick service restaurants (including the Main Street Bakery (aka Starbucks), Casey’s Corner (a great place for a hot dog or hamburger), the infamous Main Street Confectionary and the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. This is also the main drag for some of the park’s parades and cavalcades (mini parades), as well the home of Town Square Theater, where you can take the young ones (or the young at heart) to meet Mickey and Minnie.
• The Hub: The Hub is not an official land, as it is technically part of Main Street USA. However, as the relative center of Magic Kingdom, it can be helpful to reference as a central landmark since the rest of the park’s lands branch off of the Hub. It is also a great place to view parades and cavalcades, watch fireworks at night, and see the Magic Kingdom’s opening show when the park opens each day.
• Adventureland: If you were standing in the Hub and looking at Cinderella Castle, Adventureland would be the land off to your left. This adventure and explorer themed land is one of our favorites. With big-name attractions like Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as kid friendly attractions such as Aladdin’s Magic Carpets and the Enchanted Tiki Room, Adventureland has a little something for everyone. When here, don’t forget to stop by Aloha Isle (or mobile order at the Sunshine Tree Terrace) for a Dole Whip. Adventureland is also home to Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, which is a must stop for food and bad jokes.
• Frontierland: Frontierland has its own entrance off the Hub, one spoke over from Adventureland — but you can also enter Frontierland from Adventureland through a breezeway near Aladdin’s Magic Carpets or by walking past Pirates. Frontierland is probably one of the most thrilling lands (though Tomorrowland is arguably just as thrilling). Here you’ll find the big-kid attractions Splash Mountain (currently closed for Splash Mountain to be rethemed as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure) and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This is also a great area to watch the Festival of Fantasy Parade, usually happening mid-day and again around 3pm. ‘Can’t miss’ entertainment also located here is the Country Bear Jamboree, a classic animatronic show.
• Liberty Square: This land, themed as a colonial American backdrop, is in some ways a part of Frontierland (and what you stroll through first if you are heading toward Frontierland off the Hub). The area is nestled around Tom Sawyer’s Island, a park/play type attraction that guests can explore, as well as the Liberty Square Riverboat. Liberty Square is home to several classic iconic eating places, such as Columbia Harbour House and the Liberty Tree Tavern. If you need a place to cool down while getting your learn on, Liberty Square is also home to the Hall of Presidents, — but one of the best parts of Liberty Square is the famous, and only slightly scary, Haunted Mansion attraction.
• Tomorrowland: The other side of the Hub (the opposite direction from Adventureland and Fantasyland) is Tomorrowland, a future-y, space themed neighborhood. Here you will find several attractions, including Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, the Tomorrowland Transit PeopleMover, the Carousel of Progress, the Astro Orbiter and the Tomorrowland Speedway. Tomorrowland is more focused on fun, and you find fewer food options here — though Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café is quite large and is a nice place to grab a quick lunch (or just cool off from the Florida sun).
• Fantasyland: Last but definitely not least is Fantasyland, the largest section of the Magic Kingdom. Within this land is 10 attractions, numerous restaurants and shops, and several of what you might consider iconic Disney photo ops. The big-name attractions here are Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight, It’s a Small World, the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, the Barnstormer, Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid, the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey’s PhilharMagic and Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel. This, of course, is also where Cinderella’s Castle lies, as well as the mini-lands within Fantasyland that are individually themed to the land of particular princesses (Belle, Ariel, Merida, Rapunzel) as well as places to meet those princesses (and a few additional ones). Though the largest area of the park, it is also the most crowded and will feel that way most times of the day, even when the Standby lines are at their lowest – but don’t let the crowds scare you. It is well worth exploring, especially if you have little ones.

You can see the Magic Kingdom map for an overview of the park and its different lands, attractions, and dining experiences.

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One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary

Of all the parks in Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom has the largest collection of attractions and entertainment. Magic Kingdom is also the most-visited theme park in the world, which means there are crowds and long lines of guests competing for access to just about everything in the park. (We’ve even stood in line to stand in another line.) As a result, it would be nearly impossible to do everything available in Magic Kingdom in one day, even if the park was completely empty. Instead, it is important to know your group’s priorities, have your One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary handy and stick to a plan.

We suggest one of the following One Day Magic Kingdom Itineraries to make the most of your One Day at the most magical place on earth. Whichever One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary you chose, there are a few Pro Tips that apply to them all:

1. Arrive early! The early morning is when crowds are smallest and lines are shortest. Depending on your list, you may be able to knock out your top 5 or 10 priority items before lunch (and maybe long before lunch). During our last visit, we were able to check off our “must-do” items by 11am! “Rope drop” if you can by arriving at least one hour before the park opens to be one of the first in line. This will drastically increase your chances of being able to experience more of the park.
2. Shop late. It may be tempting to stop off at one of the shops on Main Street on your way in. However, the shops stay open at least one hour after the advertised park closing time, so it almost always makes more sense to stop on your way out instead.
3. Ask Genie. Of any of the Walt Disney World theme parks, Genie+ can be most useful in Magic Kingdom. We’ve included a non-Genie+ Itinerary below, but the other itineraries use Genie+ and we would otherwise suggest using Genie+ for your One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary.
4. Know where everyone else will be. The most popular attractions in Magic Kingdom are Space Mountain, Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain. This year, Jungle Cruise has also inched its way up the popularity list to arguably also be considered in this elite group. If any of these attractions are on your priority list, move them to the top of the list or plan to do them at the very end of the night.
5. Don’t forget the Fireworks! Whatever One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary you use, be sure to check the time for the Firework show that night. One hour before, grab a snack or a soda and find a spot where you can see the front of Cinderella’s castle clearly. Crowds will fill in around you, but at least you have a good vantage point for the best fireworks show you’ve ever seen.

One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary for Thrill Seekers

This One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary prioritizes the most popular rides/attractions. This is a good One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary for the older kids, the young at heart and the thrill seekers (though, to be honest, Magic Kingdom doesn’t have a ton of “thrill” rides).

Note: This itinerary does not include Seven Dwarves Mine Train. Currently, the only way to ride Seven Dwarves Mine Train is through the Stand By line or by purchasing Individual Lightning Lane access. Unless you “rope drop” Magic Kingdom and head straight to Seven Dwarves Mine Train (with nearly everyone else that rope drops), you will burn a lot of time waiting in line. The below One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary allows your party to access most of the more exciting/mature rides on your One Day in Magic Kingdom.

If you want to be sure to include Seven Dwarves Mine Train in the mix, we suggest: (a) “rope dropping” and making Seven Dwarves Mine Train your first stop (and otherwise sticking to the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary below), (b) purchasing Individual Lighting Lane access, (c) getting in the Stand By line during the Enchantment Fireworks show or (d) getting in the Stand By line right before park closing (as long as you are in one before the posted closing time, you can stay in line.

• Arrive early! Get Genie+ for Space Mountain when you get to the park. Once inside, veer left at the “hub” (this is the central lawn area with the Walt and Mickey Mouse statue after you have made it through the shops of Main Street), and head toward Adventureland. Walk to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
  • Pro Tip: If you arrive early enough, you could “rope drop” Space Mountain, then grab your Genie+ for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad instead.
• Ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
• Ride Splash Mountain (weather permitting).
  • Pro Tip: Disney just released that Splash Mountain will be reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure sometime in 2024. Though closing dates have not yet been announced, expect Splash Mountain to be busier than normal as guests take the opportunity to experience the attraction in its current state one last time. If you are feeling the same nostalgia, we would suggest riding Splash Mountain, even if it is a little chilly.
• Ride Jungle Cruise.
• Make your way toward Frontierland. Tom Sawyer’s Island will be on your left and should stay on your left as you make your way to Haunted Mansion.
• Ride Haunted Mansion.
• Start making your way toward Tomorrowland and Space Mountain.
  • Pro Tip: The shortest way to get from Haunted Mansion to Space Mountain is probably through Fantasyland. However, by this point in the morning, Fantasyland is already very crowded and likely chaotic. We suggest going back toward Frontierland and cutting through Liberty Square to avoid crowds (and possibly getting run over by a stroller).
• Ride Space Mountain. Grab a Genie+ for Jungle Cruise.
• Ride Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.
• Ride the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.
• Make your way back toward Frontierland.
  • If you need restrooms, you can stop by the ones located by the Plaza Restaurant on your way. Need a snack? If timing allows, the Main Street Bakery (aka Starbucks) should be calming down from its morning rush by now and will probably only take you about 15-20 minutes to get through the line. If time is not on your side, use you’re My Disney Experience app to Mobile Order a DOLE Whip or a cup of Joffrey’s coffee from Sunshine Tree Terrace in Frontierland before your next ride.
• Ride Pirates of the Caribbean.
• Ride Jungle Cruise. Grab a Genie+ for Peter Pan’s Flight.
• By this time, lunch should be on your mind. Hopefully you made reservations ahead of time, but if you didn’t, you can Mobile Order from the nearby Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn or head back toward Main Street and Mobile Order from Casey’s Corner.
  • Pro Tip: Didn’t make a dining reservation but want to sit in a restaurant? Some sit down restaurants have Walk-Up Lists, or waiting lists you can access through your my Disney Experience app. Though you don’t have to be at the restaurant to be added to the Walk Up List, you will need to be relatively close by.
  • Pro Tip: Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade tends to be scheduled for around lunch time (the first of two is usually at noon) and starts near Splash Mountain. This parade draws crowds, so though the route can be a bit congested, it is a great time to take advantage of the crowd draw and head toward Fantasyland (which has been otherwise completely swamped with people and strollers all morning).
• After lunch, make your way toward Fantasyland. Most Fantasyland attractions will have waits less than 30 min. We suggest making a judgement call on what you ride based on the amount of time you have before your Genie+ for Peter Pan.
  • Pro tip: Fantasyland will become crazy again once Park Hoppers arrive around 2:30-3pm. If you find yourself in this window, use your Genie+ for Peter Pan, then head back to the Hub area and get some Ice Cream or find some AC/shade. It usually calms down again around 3:30-4pm, and you can jump right back into the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary.
• Ride Peter Pan’s Flight. Grab a Genie+ for It’s a Small World, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh or Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid – whichever is soonest.
  • Pro Tip: Genie+ is great for Fantasyland because it lets you lets you book entrance in attractions with Standby lines that are just long enough to be annoying. If the Standby is 25-30 min, you can usually get a Genie+ to return within 30 min. If the Standby is 30-45, you can usually snag a Genie+ that will get you in within an hour. That means, rather than standing in line, you can book a return time and do other things.
  • Pro tip: Fantasyland will become crazy again once Park Hoppers arrive around 2:30-3pm. If you find yourself in this window, use your Genie+ for Peter Pan, then head back to the Hub area and get some Ice Cream or find some AC/shade. It usually calms down again around 3:30-4pm, and you can jump right back into the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary.
• Ride Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.
• Use your Genie+. Grab another Genie+ for It’s a Small World, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh or Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid – whichever is soonest.
• Go to Mickey’s PhilharMagic.
• Use your Genie+. Get the Genie+ for It’s a Small World, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh or Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid – whichever is soonest.
• Make your way toward Storybook Circus.
• Ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
• Ride the Barnstormer.
• Ride Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
• Ride your last Genie+

Using this One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary for Thrill Seekers should allow you to experience the majority of the most popular ”big kid” attractions by right around lunch time, and almost all other attractions by late afternoon/early evening. If you have extra time, be sure to check out the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary Time Fillers below, or take the opportunity to get in line for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train.

One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary for Chill Seekers

This One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary prioritizes the slower, more kid-friendly rides and experiences. This would be a good One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary for the younger kids or those that like the slower, brighter, cuter side of the Magic Kingdom.

Note: In order to avoid crowds and get the most out of your day, we often suggest crisscrossing the park. However, if the priority for your group is to minimize steps rather than get to the most attractions, we suggest following the crowd and starting in Fantasyland. Most guests will get in line for Seven dwarves Mine Train or Peter Pan’s Flight, giving you the chance to knock out most of the other Fantasyland attractions before the lines hit their max. You can use Genie+ to access Peter Pan later and decide whether it is worth it to purchase an Individual Lightning Lane for Seven Dwarves Mine Train or hop in the Standby line as the last thing you do before leaving the park.

• Arrive early! Get Genie+ for Peter Pan’s Flight.
• Head for Adventureland. Ride Jungle Cruise.
• Ride Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • Pro tip: You can ride Aladdin’ Magic Carpets if you’d like, but the Standby line for this attraction remains pretty low most times of day. So this is something you can come back to.
• Head to Tomorrowland. Ride Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.
• Ride the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.
  • Pro Tip: You can ride Tomorrowland Speedway and/or do Monsters Inc Laugh Floor if you’d like, but the Standby line for these attractions remain pretty low most times of day. So this is something you can come back to.
• Make your way back toward Fantasyland for your Peter Pan Genie+.
• Ride Peter Pan’s Flight. Get a Genie+ for Splash Mountain.
• Ride the Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
• Ride It’s a Small World.
• Ride Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.
• Head toward Frontierland for Splash Mountain.
• Ride Splash Mountain. Get Genie+ for Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
• Ride Aladdin’s Magic Carpets.
• By this time, lunch should be on your mind. Hopefully you made reservations ahead of time, but if you didn’t, you can Mobile Order from the nearby Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn or head back toward Main Street and Mobile Order from Casey’s Corner.
  • Pro Tip: Didn’t make a dining reservation but want to sit in a restaurant? Some sit down restaurants have Walk-Up Lists, or waiting lists you can access through your my Disney Experience app. Though you don’t have to be at the restaurant to be added to the Walk Up List, you will need to be relatively close by.
  • Pro Tip: If you like a parade, Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade tends to be scheduled for around lunch time (the first of two is usually at noon) and starts near Splash Mountain. If you prefer, wait to get the Genie+ for Dumbo, grab some lunch and find a place along the side of the parade route (which should be marked with ropes by about now). You can eat lunch while you wait for the parade to start.
• After lunch, make your way toward Fantasyland for Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
• Ride Dumbo. Grab a Genie+ for Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid.
• Ride Barnstormer.
• Swing by Gaston’s Tavern for a sweet treat. Try the warm cinnamon roll or a mug of LaFou’s Brew!
• Ride Little Mermaid. Grab Genie+ for the Astro Orbiter.
• Ride The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
• Make your way to Tomorrowland. Ride Tomorrowland Speedway.
• Swing by the Restrooms at Star Traders on your way to the Astro Orbiter.
• Ride Astro Orbiter. Grab Genie+ for anything you might have missed.

Using this One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary for Chill Seekers should allow you to experience the majority of the most popular ”little kid” attractions. If you have extra time, be sure to check out the One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary Time Fillers below, or take the opportunity to get in line for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train.

One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary without Genie+

If you are at planning your One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary but do not want to use Genie+, then the priority list becomes very important. With the number of attractions at Magic Kingdom and the inevitable crowds, you’ll want to focus on your priorities and not try to do everything. Make a list of what you would consider “must-do” attractions. If any of the following attractions are on your list, move them to the top. If you have more than one “must-do” on the list, we suggest prioritizing in the order listed.

1. Seven Dwarves Mine Train
2. Space Mountain
3. Peter Pan’s Flight
4. Jungle Cruise
5. Big Thunder Mountain
6. Splash Mountain
7. Haunted Mansion

In other words, if your top “must-do” priorities are Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain, It’s a Small World and Peter Pan’s Flight, we would suggest making Peter Pan’s Flight the first priority, then Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, then moving on to Pirates and It’s A Small World. If nothing on your priority list is listed above, your best bet is to use you’re my Disney Experience App to watch the Standby line wait times and make a judgement about what makes the most sense.

One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary – Time Fillers

Though we think the One Day Magic Kingdom Itineraries above will keep you quite busy experiencing the greatest number of attractions possible in a single day, there is a lot more than attractions in Magic Kingdom. With parades, performances, Character Meet and Greets and other entertainment around every corner, there is always something to help make your One Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary even more magical. We’ve included a few Pro Tips below, but the My Disney Experience App is the best place to find the most up to date information.

Character Meet and Greets

If you want a picture taken with your favorite Disney Character, there are Character Meeting areas throughout the park (though there is a concentration of them in Fantasyland). Use you’re my Disney Experience App to find the spot where your favorite character is waiting to give you a hug!

• Pro tip: Characters are usually found in the part of the park that is themed to the place that character is “from”. Buzz Lightyear and Stitch are in Tomorrowland, the Princesses are all in Fantasyland, and Mickey and Minnie are right near the park entrance at the Town Square Theatre.

Parades/Cavalcades

There are a few parades and cavalcades (mini-parades) that happen daily. The Festival of Fantasy Parade, a fan favorite, kicks off in Frontierland and then heads toward Main Street USA. This parade usually kicks off twice a day, at noon and around 3pm. For the next few months (through Spring 2023), Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade can also be seen several times a day, with the Fab 5 in their celebratory gear. There is also the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, with characters like Merida, Officer Judy Hops, Baloo the Bear, and the Incredibles that follows a similar route in the late afternoon/early evening. Again, the My Disney Experience app will have the daily show times for each.

Stage Shows

The front of Cinderella’s Castle turns also into a stage a few times a day. Mickey, Minnie and pals usually put on a small show when the park opens. Currently, there is also Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire, which takes place about every 90 min between late morning and mid-afternoon.

Special Performances

The Dapper Dans, a fun loving and hilarious barbershop quartet, can be heard singing their hearts out on Main Street throughout the day. Likewise, if you are on Main Street USA long enough, you are bound to hear the brassy march of the Main Street Philharmonic, the resident marching band.

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