Magic Kingdom
Lightning McQueen and Co. are coming to Magic Kingdom! In August 2024, Disney announced that Disney World’s most popular park would receive some major work, including the addition of a Cars-themed area to Frontierland. In this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about the new Cars land coming to Disney World!
Disney Starlight, the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, will debut July 20, Disney announced today.
Prices are up, so will 2025 bring any new notables to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?
Today marks the start of ticket sales for the 2025 edition of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and prices have been unveiled!
Disney park hours change frequently, and Disney has a variety of events that allow early and late access to their theme parks. In this post we discuss the typical hours at Magic Kingdom and how to get access to early and late hours at the park.
Learn everything you need to know about Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes! We've got the Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane priorities, rides and tips to help you get the most out of Multi Pass and Single Pass. Find out what the best rides to use Multi Pass for at Magic Kingdom are and how to make sure you skip the lines!
Things are about to get spooky at Magic Kingdom! Disney has confirmed that Villains Land is coming to Magic Kingdom. The “blue sky” project many have dreamed about for years is officially in the works. In this post, which we’ll update through the time the land opens, we’ll cover what we know about the land and our hopes and expectations for this generational expansion. Read on to learn all about the Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom!
We did the thing. When Disney launched Lightning Lane Premier Pass months ago, it was met with skepticism, some ire, and, in some corners, a bit of hope. Well, we finally took the plunge and spent a day at Magic Kingdom using Lightning Lane Premier Pass. From my initial thoughts on the product to what I expect from future visits, here’s what I thought about Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom!
The Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party is a ticketed event that offers the opportunity to enjoy unlimited desserts and VIP viewing for the nighttime fireworks show, Happily Ever After, at Magic Kingdom. In this post, we review the event, walking you through the basics of planning and booking, the event itself, and our analysis of whether it’s worth it. Read on to learn all about the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom!
In this post we discuss rope drop strategy and Early Entry strategy at Magic Kingdom. We cover everything you need to know to start your day right at Magic Kingdom, including where to start at Magic Kingdom with and without Lightning Lanes, planning to get on TRON and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and how to make the most of the Early Entry perk if you have it.
Welcome to our (finally) updated Magic Kingdom One Day Itinerary post. In this post we walk through a day at Magic Kingdom, from waking up early to make your Lightning Lane reservations (if you’re going that route), to arriving at the park, rope drop, meals, fun things that aren’t rides, cavalcades, the nighttime show, some late night strategy, and everything in between! Let’s get to planning the most Magical day possible!
In this post, I set out to rank all the rides at Walt Disney World! Obviously the list is mostly subjective, but I try to give some justification for every slot. Disagree? Sound off in the comments with your favorite Disney World rides!
Our guide to the rides of Magic Kingdom, including which ones are best, which have height restrictions, which you can skip, and anything else you’re wondering about these rides!
In this post, we give a brief review of Casey’s Corner, a quick service restaurant at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Read on to learn all about Casey’s Corner!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a flagship event of the Christmas season, and really the entire year, at Walt Disney World! Here’s everything you need about this spectacular holiday event!
Christmas has arrived at Magic Kingdom! From decorations to the Jingle Cruise to food to merchandise, we’ll have you covered with Christmas updates from Magic Kingdom all season long!!
Yum! Dole Whip! This tasty treat has become the stuff of Disney parks legend since its introduction in the 1980s. It’s so popular that it finds itself featured on a variety of Disney parks merchandise! In this post, we’ll explain what Dole Whip is, where you can get it, and everything else you need to know about Dole Whip at Walt Disney World!
In this post, we’ll break down the different ways to meet characters at Walt Disney World. We’ll also explain where you can get the best information about which characters meet when, and where they meet.
Meeting Mickey Mouse is an essential part of any trip to Walt Disney World. Luckily, there are several different ways to meet Mickey. In this post, we’ll discuss the different locations for meeting Mickey, including what outfit you can expect to catch him in, how to check wait times, and which greetings are on FastPass+.
It’s only in the past few years that alcohol has been served at Magic Kingdom, so many people don’t know the ins and outs of where to find it. Unlike the other three parks at Walt Disney World, you won’t find alcohol openly served or carried in the park. You have to know the few spots to go get it, and why you might want to leave the park to get some instead. Read on to learn all about where to get alcohol at Magic Kingdom!
If you’re planning an adults only trip to Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom is probably the biggest question mark on your list. It’s the most popular theme park in the world and the flagship park of Walt Disney World Resort, but it’s still mostly for kids…right? In this post, we’ll cover everything adults need to know about Magic Kingdom, from how long you’ll need to which rides to target to alcohol. Read on to learn all about Magic Kingdom for adults!
In this post, we discuss the best rides for toddlers at Magic Kingdom. Really, this post is more broad and covers pretty much all the activities offered for toddlers at Magic Kingdom, so we really recommend you read the entire thing rather than just the top ten list. None of the rides or attractions on this page have height requirements.
In this post, we give a brief review of Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, a quick service restaurant at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Read on to learn all about Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe!
In this post, we give a brief review of Tortuga Tavern, a quick service restaurant at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Read on to learn all about Tortuga Tavern!
For many families, an essential part of the dream of a Disney World vacation is meeting a princess or two…or three…or ten. Some people need to meet just that specific princess, and others want to see as many as possible. In this post, we’ll discuss where you can meet princesses at Disney World.
Need to grab a bite at Magic Kingdom but don’t know where to go? Here’s your list of the best Magic Kingdom quick service restaurants! Not only do we cover the six best places for a quick bite in the Magic Kingdom, but we cover all the restaurants Disney qualifies as “quick service”, noting the best options at each!
In this post, we give a brief review of Pinocchio Village Haus, a quick service restaurant at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Read on to learn all about Pinocchio Village Haus!
In this post, we give a brief review of Columbia Harbour House, a quick service restaurant at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Specializing in quick seafood and with a great location you might walk past, this is one of our favorite spots at Magic Kingdom. Read on to learn all about Columbia Harbour House!
In this post we’ll cover (hopefully) everything you need to know about Starbucks at Disney World, including what to expect from the Starbucks locations in the park (spoiler—you can pay with your Starbucks card).
2025 Dates Have Been Announced! Interested in Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the flagship Disney World halloween event? Then this is the place for you! In our combined review and guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!