Adventures in the Magic Kingdom world

Magic Kingdom also houses many classic attractions that so many of us hold in our childhood memories. A visit to Magic Kingdom is where millions of children have seen their fantasies come alive. This is the place where all of the magic of Disney is on display. 

The park is full of opportunities for interactions with the beloved characters, special events, fun-filled shops, and many dining options beyond all of the rides and attractions. Magic Kingdom hosts popular annual events like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party leading up to Halloween and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during the holidays. 

The park opened 50 years ago and has received millions of visitors. Even if you're traveling without kids, you'll find Magic Kingdom enchanting and likely to bring back many childhood memories. 

Note: Always check before traveling to check specific hours and closures for any attraction or event. 

Magic Kingdom Park is divided into six wondrous themed lands that are arranged in a spoke configuration. Each of the lands has a different feel, focus, and theme. You'll start in Main Street, U.S.A., which sits right in front of Cinderella Castle and is maybe one of the most well-known lands. It is a turn of the century American main street with a barbershop, fire engine, bakery, theatre, and lots more. 

Tomorrow land depicts the "future that never was" or the future as described by sci-fi writers from the 1920s and 1930s. You'll want to check out the Tomorrow land Transit Authority People Mover, Tomorrow land Speedway, and more. 

Fantasyland is based on Disney's classic animated films and the best place to enter the fairy tales! The iconic Cinderella Castle is the gateway and a must-see for every visitor. This is the home of many classics like "its s small world," Peter Pan's Flight, The Mad Tea Party, and more.

For the younger set looking for Disney adventures in the Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland may be the best choice. 

Step into the wild west at Frontier land. Hop on Splash Mountain, and don’t be scared by the screams of the riders on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as the train runs away. Join in an old-fashioned hoedown at Country Bear Jamboree.

Liberty Square will take you into colonial America and a village reminiscent of Williamsburg. Visit a replica of the Libery Bell, The Hall of Presidents, and take a ride on a paddlewheel boat around Rivers of America. 

Finally, explore Adventureland. It is part jungle, part tropical island, and part desert oasis. Check out the Swiss Family Treehouse, and take the famous Jungle Cruise, and don't miss the Pirates of the Caribbean or The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. You'll find good shops here and lots to do. 

Adventures in the Magic Kingdom begin with the rides and attraction.

The park is full of attractions and rides, but some of our "don't miss" choices are Splash Mountain, which is appropriate for most ages. This is based on the movie, Song of the South and is a long flume ride featuring Brer Rabbit and his friends. It is a water ride, and you may get splashed.

A perennial favorite for the younger set is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a family-friendly roller coaster telling the story of Snow White. You'll rock back in forth on this train in carts that look like they were hand-carved by the dwarfs as you take a musical journey. Enjoy the animatronics! 

Jungle Cruise is known as one of the funniest rides at Disney. You'll take a 10-minute cruise through four continents with a guide at the helm, entertaining you with quips and ad-libs. You pass through hippo-infested waters and see rhinos, hunters, lions, headhunters, zebras, and more. You may get wet passing by the waterfall.

Pirates of the Caribbean is another very popular attraction. It is based on the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean" and takes you underground in a cool cavern and then to a boat ride where you'll have encounters with Blackbeard and Davy Jones, and then take a quick, dark plunge. You'll enter a cannon battle and see Captain Jack Sparrow pop up. This is great for all ages. 

Haunted Mansion is a Gothic estate where you'll travel through a graveyard, be greeted by butlers and maids, and enter the mansion. Take a Doom Buggy through the mansion to lots of scary effects and frightening surprises. This one may not be for the tiny ones. Don't miss the ghost hearse out front. 

Space Mountain may top the list of the best adventures in the Magic Kingdom. It is a Disney classic and takes riders on a roller coaster ride through space while listening to a soundtrack featuring music and the sound of passing spaceships and asteroids. 

For everything, you need to know, see our article taking you through The Magic Kingdom Map. 

One way to bring the Disney experience alive and a kids' favorite is the opportunity to meet the characters, gather autographs and photos with them, or sitting down and have an unforgettable meal with them. 

Some of the popular meet and greet opportunities include Ariel, Mickey, and the Princesses. Your little princes and princesses will thrill to Meet Ariel in her under-the-sea grotto to chat, sign autographs and take pictures with them. 

A meet-and-greet with Mickey Mouse, Tinker Bell, and her friends from Pixie Hollow will create a memory they will never forget. 

"A dream is a wish that your heart makes." And your princesses will be dreaming about meeting Cinderella for a very long time after visiting the Princess Fairytale Hall to meet Cinderella and Princess Elena and some of their friends for a special meet-and-greet. 

The Magic Kingdom Parades are known for their attention to the storylines they are depicting and the detail. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade features music and floats that pay homage to popular Disney movies such as The Little Mermaid, Brave, or Frozen. You may spot Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty breathing fire and being naughty. 

The Happily Ever After show is a great way to end your day in the Magic Kingdom. It is an 18-minute fireworks show with an incredible display of lights, lasers, and special effects set to the most epic of Disney songs. Watch as Cinderella Castle is transformed before your eyes. 

Once Upon A Time is a show hosted by Mrs. Potts from Beauty and The Beast that offers up bedtime stories. This is an unforgettable evening of fairytales from Disney classics. 

Disney does holidays better than anyone, and if you are visiting through the holidays, you can expect a dazzling display of lights, decorations, and great holiday-themed events. 

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is an annual spectacular holiday event that is chock full of fun and wonder. Join in on A Frozen Holiday Wish, Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and Holiday Wishes. The Castle will be alive with twinkling lights, and Santa and his reindeer will ride the parade route. Watch for the snowfall on Main Street U.S.A. just before the parade. 

Watch the Disney website for additional holiday events. 

You'll discover plenty of dining options in Magic Kingdom Park, ranging from a quick bite to go or full table service. A full-service meal may be a great time to take a break, compare notes and selfies, and plan the rest of your day and evening. 

Here are a few of the more popular eateries.

Be Our Guest Restaurant is more than a meal! You'll dine on French-inspired food in the Beast's Castle from Beauty and The Beast either in the Ballroom or the casual West Wing Dining Room. Watch for great special effects, including the Enchanted Rose losing its petals or the crash of the portrait of the Prince as it transforms into the Beast. 

Join Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and other furry friends at the Crystal Palace for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner buffet.

Liberty Tree Tavern is a cozy, colonial-themed restaurant offering up New England-style comfort food like roast turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and other Thanksgiving sides and entrees. 

For some good old American fare, stop by Plaza Restaurant and enjoy a club sandwich, chicken strawberry salad, or something else. P.S.- This is the place to score a fantastic ice cream sundae or banana split. 

For the little one, nothing tops character dining when it somes to Disney Adventures in the Magic Kingdom. The kids will be spellbound to be sharing a meal with one or more of their favorite characters. In Magic Kingdom Park, they can choose from Cinderella's Royal Table in the Castle which they will enter down a corridor lined with medieval flags and knight-in-armor statues. They will receive wands and wishing stars or swords and meet other princesses like Belle, Snow White, or Sleeping Beauty. 

For a buffet option, choose The Crystal Palace for a meal with Winnie the Pooh and his pals featuring traditional American favorites and specialties like Pooh's Breakfast Lasagna, 100 Acre character waffles, and upside-down pineapple cake. 

Disney is turning 50! The 50th Anniversary Celebration begins October 1, 2021, when they will introduce an all-new evening extravaganza called Disney Enchantment. The show is designed to inspire everyone to believe in magic, and will feature Disney music, enhanced lighting, incredible fireworks, and an immersive projection of effects projected from Cinderella Castle down Main Street U.S.A. 

The World's Most Magical Celebration will light up theme park icons and transform them into Beacons of Magic. They will be available nightly at select theme parks. Cinderella Castle will light up the park with the glow of pixie dust. The Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom Theme Park will emanate a warm light as fireflies gather to call forth the magic of nature. The Hollywood Tower Hotel in Disney's Hollywood Studios will glitter with EARidescence to evoke the shimmer of the golden age of imagination. The Spaceship Earth in Epcot will shine from within as stardust emerges. 

Disney Fab 50 Character Collection will feature 50 characters cast in gold and displayed throughout all of the parks. Keep your eye out for them! 

Keep up with what else is coming as part of the celebration by downloading the My Disney app. 

The TRON Lightcycle Power Run Rollercoaster is coming to The Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland. It is located right next to Space Mountain and is planned to open in 2022. This thrilling and futuristic roller coaster is not "just for kids" and will be a welcome addition for families visiting the park. TRON is already a ride in Shanghai Disney. This thrilling ride is expected to rank with Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in terms of excitement and thrills, so it will be in the top 3 or 4 rides in the parks. This is likely to become the most popular ride in the Magic Kingdom quickly.

There is no more thrilling shopping than at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. The kids are transformed into princes and princesses with a royal makeover, including hair, nails, make-up, and a costume and accessories. 

There are many more shopping options, such as Emporium, which is the largest store and your source for all things Disney. It's always Christmas at Ye Olde Christmas Shop in Liberty Square Village. Choose some Christmas decor, personalized ornaments, toy trains, and more. 

If you loved the Haunted Mansion, you'll adore Memento Mori. This shop of scary things includes plates with Master Gracey's crest, Haunted Mansion mugs and bookends, tombstone cookies, and lots more. You may want to get a haunted portrait of yourself. 

Pirate Bazaar Gift Shop is full of pirates booty. Fans of Pirates of the Caribbean will want to pick up their skulls, swords, pirate hats, and eye patches. This is the place for wannabe pirates to start living out the dream. 

While Magic Kingdom Park does appeal to the smaller ones, all visitors will find something they love. And watching the little ones' eyes light up is worth the trip. For tips and tricks to navigate Disney adventures in the Magic Kingdom visit, Best Kept Disney Secrets and Tips.