About this Plan
This touring plan is carefully crafted to optimize your time experiencing Magic Kingdom’s rides and attractions. This plan can be used by travelers visiting the park for a single day or multiple days. It’s also suitable for those with a Park Hopper ticket, which permits access to more than one Walt Disney World theme park within the same day.
Download the App
Before visiting Walt Disney World, we recommend downloading the My Disney Experience app from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
Entering the Park
We suggest arriving at the park entrance at least 35 minutes before the park opens, particularly during summer, U.S. holiday weekends, and other busy periods. Keep in mind that it may take up to 45 minutes to reach the front gates from the parking booth if you’re driving. Once inside, you can grab a map to help you navigate the park. Downloading the official My Disney Experience app allows you to view attraction wait times, check showtimes, navigate the park using GPS, and much more, all on your smartphone.
Attractions Utilizing a Virtual Queue
The following attractions use a virtual queue; a standard standby line is not available. To experience the following attractions, you must join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at designated times or when slots are available. The virtual queue system assigns a boarding group, and you are notified via the app when it’s your turn to experience the attraction. Alternatively, if offered, Lightning Lane passes that include the following attractions as an eligible offering can be purchased to bypass the virtual queue.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Attraction type: Water flume ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Experience Within First or Last Few Hours
The following attractions typically have the longest wait times. To avoid lengthy queues, you should visit them as soon as the park opens or a few hours before the park closes as the wait times are generally shorter. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Attraction type: Family-friendly roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 38 in (97 cm)
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Space Mountain
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 44 in (112 cm)
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Attraction type: Family-friendly roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Peter Pan’s Flight
Attraction type: Family-friendly suspended dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Experience After Noon
The attractions in this section can have lengthy wait times, but they are generally more manageable. It’s best to visit them after noon. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
The Barnstormer
Attraction type: Kid-friendly roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 35 in (89 cm)
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Tomorrowland Speedway
Attraction type: Hands-on car ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 32 in (81 cm)
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Attraction type: Interactive dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.
Attraction type: Parade
Height requirement: Any height
Experience at Dusk
The experiences in this section are nighttime shows, viewable only after dark. Remember to consider showtimes when visiting other attractions in the park.
Happily Ever After
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.
Attraction type: Nighttime show featuring pyrotechnics, projection mapping, lasers, and more
Height requirement: Any height
Experience at Any Time
The attractions below usually have low wait times, making them accessible most times of the day compared to the park’s other attractions. Please note that although listed in the “Experience at Any Time” section, some of these attractions may close before the park does; they are included here because of their minimal wait times. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Attraction type: Elevated tram ride
Height requirement: Any height
Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Tom Sawyer Island
Attraction type: Scenic island and interactive play area
Height requirement: Any height
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Attraction type: Interactive comedy experience
Height requirement: Any height
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Attraction type: Aerial carousel-style ride
Height requirement: Any height
Dining
We’ve highlighted some of our favorite dining locations for lunch and dinner that you might enjoy. However, for lunchtime, you can also opt to pack snacks or buy some from the many concession stands in the park if you prefer to minimize your time dining.
Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
This table service dining location, themed after the Jungle Cruise ride, is in Adventureland. The restaurant serves African, Asian, and Latin cuisines. If you wish to dine here, it is advisable to make a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Located in Frontierland, this quick service eatery offers Mexican entrees, such as tacos and fajitas.
Liberty Tree Tavern
Liberty Tree Tavern is a family-style table service restaurant located in the Liberty Square area. The menu primarily features Thanksgiving dishes, and it does not disappoint! To dine here, it is recommended to make a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Pinocchio Village Haus
Pinocchio Village Haus is a quick service eatery in Fantasyland, serving flatbreads, salads, and chicken strips.
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
If you’re looking for a simple, quick service meal, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café is your stop. The Tomorrowland restaurant sells burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, salads, and more.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you are a vegetarian or vegan, Magic Kingdom offers a wide variety of meals for you. Click here to view our Walt Disney World vegetarian and vegan guide. This guide highlights various dining locations throughout the park with meals that cater to your dietary needs.
For complete information on all of Walt Disney World’s rides and attractions, click here.
Additional Information
Tips
- If you’re visiting the park for just one day, we recommend having breakfast before you arrive to maximize your time for enjoying the attractions.
- To reduce your wait times, consider purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and/or Lightning Lane Single Pass. For more information on these services, click here. When using your Lightning Lane Multi Pass, we recommend choosing attractions from the “Experience Within First or Last Few Hours” section as these typically have the longest wait times. This approach will help you maximize your time by enjoying the park’s top attractions with minimal waiting.
- If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World on-site hotel, take advantage of early theme park entry. This gives you a head start, allowing you to experience more attractions throughout the day. Select non-Disney hotels also offer this benefit. To see a complete list of participating hotels and learn more about early entry, click here. If you’re staying at a deluxe Walt Disney World hotel or another qualifying hotel, you can also enjoy extended evening theme park hours on select nights in select theme parks. To see a complete list of participating hotels and learn more about extended evening hours, click here.
- At select quick-service restaurants throughout the park, you can use the My Disney Experience app‘s mobile ordering service. This feature allows you to order your meal in advance, so when you arrive at the restaurant, you can quickly pick up your food and avoid long lines at the ordering counter.
- Don’t rush from one attraction to another. Take your time to explore the different themed areas of the park.
- Remember to capture your memories by taking photographs with characters and in the various themed areas.
To see more tips for visiting Walt Disney World, click here.
Note
This touring plan includes most rides and attractions at Magic Kingdom, so visiting them all in a single day may not be feasible if crowd levels are high. It’s best to choose the attractions that interest you the most.
