The Magic Kingdom - Disney
add photosMagic Kingdom theme park is one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. It's got all the classic attractions from the Matterhorn to the Mad Hatter Tea Cups to Splash Mountain and Space Mountain. Lots of entertainment and parades for kids of all ages.
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"GO IN JUNE"
I just returned from a trip during my Winter Break - WAY TOO BUSY - even though the sites say it's not. I went a few years ago during the 3/4 week of June and it was dead. Make sure that you do the Castle Breakfast (lunch and dinner didn't have as many appealing options, plus it breaks your day up and then you have a deadline to be somewhere). It's very expensive but soooo worth it if you have a preschool age child. We paid $139 for a family of 3 and were celebrating her bday. She received a free 6x8 photo and all the princesses (main ones) come to each table for autographs and pictures. There is a wand wish ceremony and then they even sang happy bday to my little one. Make sure if you are celebrating that you stop at Guest Relations for a button. Also, utilize the Photo Pass. We even bought the whole CD. Get the Disney Rewards Visa Card and you even can catch a deal to get anywhere between 25 and 150 dream dollars - which is actual money on a gift card that you can get while you are there. We did that and were on the 150 dollar promo which covered the cost of the photo pass cd.
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"Our favorite park at Disney"
We love Walt Disney World in general, but we especially LOVE the Magic Kingdom. There are so many fun things to do there--not only the rides... Don't get me wrong, the rides are great. Our favorites are The Haunted Mansion, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain and the Jungle Cruise. But we also enjoy the animatronic shows, live street performances, and parades. The SpectroMagic Parade is great; my kids love that not only the floats have lights, but also the costumes on the people. It is alot of walking; bring several water bottles--there are fountains to refill throughout. There are no shortages of bathrooms, and I definitely recommend going in the off-peak season. Not only are hotels cheaper (we like to stay in the resort for "extra magic hours" and to immerse ourselves in Disney culture), but you will avoid some lines and humidity going in February versus June.
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"Great Family Time! Money Saver!"
GREAT GREAT PLACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! This is a great family fun entertainment for all ages! I love everything about, but there is a lot to see in one day. For kids you can see Mickeys house, take the train, all the fun shows, and all the characters that come out to take pictures. It is also nice for the older kids, they do have some fast rides that the kids can enjoy, especially space mountain! The parade and fireworks in the evening ends your day great. I know sometimes they have some good rates throughout the year that may be good. One was pay one day and the next day is free. Another is one price for all parks and so on. You will have to go to their website or call them and see what kind of deals are going on and worth taking. Other then that its fun for the whole family. Enjoy! God Bless!
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"LOVE LOVE LOVE!"
Despite the fact that you will be spending an arm and leg here, it will be money well spent. We love The Magic Kingdom the best out of all the parks and it's truly fun for all. The parades are awesome, the treats are in abundance, and if you know where to look, you'll find plenty of opportunities to get pictures with the cast members (although is sure is different now from when I was a child, you don't see characters walking around like you used too!).
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"Must see"
Out of all the parks, I must say that this was by far the best one. They have rides for everyone, no matter how young or old you are. But if you have young ones, then Magic Kingdom is a must when it comes to Disney so do not skip out on this park. Because it so expensive, this isn't something I would go to every year but maybe every 3-5 years as they have new rides and attractions by then.
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"Our favorite"
The Magic Kingdom is, by far, our family's most favorite Disney park. It is quite spectacular and the nightly firework display is not one to miss. We recommend getting to the park right when it opens and head straight for Fantasyland. Once we've gotten the "kid" rides out of the way, we always head for Tomorrowland. Make sure to get a Dole Pineapple Whip! It is fantastic!
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"BEST PARK!"
Of course, all of Disney is AWESOME! But the Magic Kingdom is by far my favorite park. The only drawback, is there is WAY too much to do in one day. It's definitely a 2 day park. But there is something for any age or thrill level! Take is easy on Its a Small World, or go for thrills on Space Mountain! Our favorite way to save money on lunch is getting the HUGE hot dogs in Toon Town from a cart! Cheapest way to do lunch INSIDE the park.
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"Magical"
How can not evryone love The magic kingdom. It is truly magical. When we were there we did run into some rain so we were glad we came prepared. Our kids 4 and 5 years old had the time of their lives. Loves the rides and there were rides for adults also. Of course it is very busy so another thing that we were glad that we did was we all wore special shirts that we had made with a fun name for our family and in a special bright color. that way we could spot eachother very quickly.
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"Magical with triplets"
We LOVED the Magic Kingdom. Our triplets were 4 yrs. old when we went and we spent 2 days in the Magic Kingdom and still didn't do everything. They have rides for the adults, rides for the kids, and rides for both. We took our own strollers b/c we knew they would be wiped out. We were so thankful we did. A tip about taking your own stroller, tie a bright colored bandana on the handle so when you get off a ride, you will be able to spot your stroller right away. Don't forget to pack disposable ponchos too! You never know when a little rain storm will pop up!
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"Gotta Love it!"
You have to love Disney! I don't care how old you are, but once you enter the gates, you feel like you're a kid! The rides are amazing, yes there are lines, but for most of them it's worth the wait. I CANNOT wait to go back and explore Disney some more!
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"Disney...oh Disney"
I went on my first trip with my daughter to Disney last year and it was the worst trip of my life! We only were able to ride 5 rides during the entire day and waited for an average of 1-2 hours per ride. For a few hundred dollars Disney was not all it was cracked up to be. Expensive, long lines, mediocre food, and sales people at every turn trying to entice your child with overpriced Chinese made crap. I recommend Universal Studios or Seaworld. Way more bang for your buck!
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"kiddie heaven and for young-at-heart"
I really think Disney Magic Kingdom is geared mainly for young children and young-at-heart who love Disney for its classic cartoon characters. Definitely a must-see for all who visit FL or those visit the USA. Yes, be prepared to pay for overpriced stuffs. Some advice: avoid summer and late winters b/c heat and lines are horrible. Bring water bottles with you to refill as needed around park. Other than that, I dont have much to add other than to enjoy and be prepared for a long day walking, waiting and standing on foot!
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"Disney Secrets...."
This comes from a former cast member.....Go mid-week in the fall. Lines will be shorter, weather perfect. Much better than summer, spring break (Orange or Osceola Counties), or Christmas holidays. As for the traveling there with kids. When you arrive make dinner reservations at guests relations. Then you know exactly when and where you are going to eat to help keep the crying, wailing, and gnashing of teeth at bay. Carry snacks and empty water bottles into the park. Fill the bottles as needed at the water fountains. No need to carry around heavy bottles of water on your back!
When you get there, go ahead and get two fast passes for whatever you want to do (In the same land) Ex: Peter Pan and It's a Small World. Then go to another land with your 3rd choice ride and ride that while you wait for your fast pass time to roll around.
3:00 parade: The best place to see the parade is near the firestation on Main Street. You get to see the floats as the circle the cul-de-sac and most people crowd closer to the castle.
Lunch recommendations with children: Casey's at Bat off Main Street. Eat a later lunch and then go chill for the parade.
Other fun kid things to do without a huge wait: Swiss Family tree house and Tom Sawyer's Island. Buzz Lightyear, people mover (a nice sitting break) and the carosel of progress, Disney's Philharmonic and Country Bears Jamboree (air conditioning, people!)
Make sure with older kids you have a meeting point just in case they get lost in a crowd. IE: If you get lost walk to the closest shop and ask a castmember to take you to the statue of Walt Disney in front of the castle.
You will have a wonderful, magical time at WDW! There is nothing like it. I grew up going there once a week with my dad that worked there and then all the time on my days off and the magic NEVER gets old. Top notch!
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"DISNEY'S CROWN JEWEL"
This is without a shadow of a doubt THE Disney Park to see in ANYONE'S lifetime...not just a kid's!!! Words like AWESOME, AMAZING, MAGNIFICENT and MAGIC COME TO LIFE don't even begin to describe the place. This is one place where NO REVIEW IS NEEDED. YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT!!! Expensive but worth every penny....memories for a LIFETIME!
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"Fun, Fun, Fun.... expensive!"
The Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida is the best Disney park there is for kids. They have lots of smaller children's rides, so they can have fun all day. This is of course, one of these "1 time see's" since it's so expensive, but will make for great memories.
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"Greatest place on earth"
The Magic Kingdom is just that: magical. The rides are great, the characters are everywhere, and the fireworks at night are stunning. I went as a teenager and have not been back with my little boy as I'm waiting until he's a little bit older, but I seriously can't wait. My husband has never been and so doesn't really get it. He thinks it's a waste of money (as it is VERY pricey) but it is just so amazing, you have to see it in person! We went in the low-season so the lines weren't as bad as usual. You can get passes though with a time on them to come back during so you can get on the ride faster. We did that a few times.
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"Okay, but CROWDED"
When we visited this past December (2010), I hadn't been to the Magic Kingdom for 20 years. I think I'll try and wait that long to go back. It probably didn't help that we went on a record-breaking cold day. Though we got there early, the monorail was not working, so we had to take the ferry. Ah, nothing like the open water. With windchills in the teens. An entire family of people actually walked OVER my baby in her stroller to get off the ferry as fast as they could.
Here are some things we enjoyed: It's a Small World. Monsters, Inc. And holy crap, that's all. Wow. I would maybe have said the People Mover or Space Mountain, but both of those were broken, too. The People Mover broke while we were on it. So I sat in a car with my 18mo and my 4yo for half an hour, and then we were removed by a cast member. Sadly, this delay caused us to miss getting a spot for the Electrical Parade, which was the whole reason my mother dragged us all there to begin with. Y'all. It was not great.
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"BEST. VACATION. EVER.!!!!!"
The Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida was by far the best family vacataion we have ever taken! Magic Kingdom just isn't for kids!! My husband and I had a great time, too! It is the best feeling in the world to see your child's face light up when they see the castle! There are lots of rides for kids of all ages, great places to eat and lots of characters to meet. There are neat shows going on all the time. We went for ten days a little over a month ago, and I'm ready to go back! It's the perfect vacation!
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"Great Amusement Park for little ones."
I'd have to say this is the best theme park for the little kids that are too young for extreme rides. Upon entering is a great big castle which puts on a singing show throughout the day with all the Disney princess' and princes. The rest of the rides are also slow and designed for little children. Lines however are long, as in any theme park, so I don't agree with getting the One Day Hopper Pass because trust me, you need to spend full day to enjoy.
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"The best place in the world! "
You simply can not go wrong with a visit to The Magic Kingdom! It is the most magical place! Do your research and organize yourself, but not to the point of micromanagement. There is so much to see and do that you really need to take your time and not get overwhelmed. We visited durring Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party and the price was well worth it, we walked right onto to countless rides durring the party and it was a very special evening!
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