Where Fantasy Comes to Life
Fantasy is the central theme of the Magic Kingdom. This park was designed for those who are kids or at least kids at heart. Guests can live out their fantasies in seven themed lands. Begin with this page and the EZ Fun Maps that follow to learn more about this fantasy world.
Opened in October 1971, the Magic Kingdom was the first park at Walt Disney World. It is a tribute to Walt's dream that "the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together." Those words engraved on a plaque in Cinderella's castle say it all!
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The Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom is divided into seven lands, which form a circle around Cinderella's castle. The castle plaza at the center of the park is nicknamed the Hub by most guests. You will begin near the train station in Main Street USA. Each land has its own theme and special interest for someone in your group.- Main Street USA
- Adventureland
- Frontierland
- Liberty Square
- Fantasyland
- Mickey's Toontown Fair
- Tomorrowland
Main Street USA
Inspired by Walt's home town, Main Street is your official "welcome" to the Magic Kingdom.Best features: Shopping and dining - and the amazing view of Cinderella's Castle!
Top Attractions: Shops, Cinderella's Castle front court area where shows are performed, Walt Disney World Railroad station, Harmony Barber Shop.
Food and Dining: Tony's Town Square Restaurant, Casey's Hot Dogs, Plaza Restaurant.
Books about the Magic Kingdom
Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, The
Visit the Magic Kingdom with the knowledge of a Disney Imagineer at your fingertips. The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World provides that experience: pointing out details and telling stories, back stories, and Imagineering insights never before heard, condensed into a portable, easily-referenced park guide. You'll never spend time at Walt Disney World the same way again.
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 10/08/2008)
Pirates of the Caribbean
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The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies
The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies fleshes out how the Mansion's 999 grim grinning ghosts were brought to life. Rare early sketches and story concepts, and stunning architectural drawings illustrate the Mansion's evolution as it was constructed at each Magic Kingdom Park around the globe.
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/08/2008)
Adventureland
Welcome to a land where adventure rules! Sail the rivers of the world, battle pirates, and fly over Agrabah.Best Feature: Combination of Disney World classics with new adventures.
Top Attractions: Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse.
Food and Dining: Aloha Island, Sunshine Tree Terrace.
Must try: Dole whips at Aloha Island.
Frontierland
Step back to the days of the American west as you venture into Frontierland.Best Features: Ideal mix of places for adventure and relaxation. Take a ride on a mountain, or sit in the shade with some ice cream or a cold beverage.
Top Attractions: Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain. Tom Sawyer Island, Walt Disney World Railroad Station, Country Bears Jamboree.
Food and Dining: Pecos Bill's Cafe, food carts (turkey legs, hot dogs and other snacks).
Liberty Square
Colonial America comes alive in Liberty Square, designed with crisp clapboards and flavored with patriotism.Best Features: Two of the best Disney classics - Haunted Mansion and the Hall of Presidents.
Top Attractions: Haunted Mansion, Hall of the Presidents, Liberty Square Riverboat.
Food and Dining: Liberty Tree Tavern, Columbia Harbour House, Sleepy Hollow (funnel cakes... yum!)
Fantasyland
The world of make-believe comes alive in Fantasyland. Pixie dust is plentiful in this land made for the wee ones and the dreamers.Best Features: Dreams come true everywhere you go!
Top Attractions: Peter Pan's Flight, it's a small world, Mickey's Philharmagic, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Cinderella's Golden Carousel, Snow White's Scary Adventure, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mad Tea Party, Pooh's Playful Spot, Arial's Grotto.
Food and Dining: Cinderella's Royal Table, Pinocchio's Village Haus, Mrs. Potts' Cupboard, Scuttle's Landing, Enchanted Grove.
Take A Ride in Fantasyland
It's A Small World ride at Magic Kingdom
It's A Small World ride at Magic Kingdom
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Mickey's Toontown Fair
Imagination comes to life in Mickey's Toontown Fair, a faithful blend of a cartoon town and a country fair.Best Features: Character greetings all day and one of the best gift shops for children's gifts.
Top Attractions: Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm, Minnie's Country House, Mickey's Country House and Judge's Tent, Donald's Boat
and Toon Park, Walt Disney World Railroad Station.
Food and Dining: Toontown Farmers Market.
Tomorrowland
A blend of retro styling and ultramodern adventures, Tomorrowland is the future as viewed from the past.Best Features: Integration of some of Walt's best creations - such as Space Mountain - with new favorites from recent movies - Buzz Lightyear and Stitch.
Top Attractions: Space Mountain, Stitch's Great Escape, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, Astro Orbiter, Carousel of Progress, Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club, Tomorrowland Transit Authority.
Food and Dining: Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe, Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station, The Launching Pad, Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies.
Souvenirs from the Magic Kingdom
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