Magic Kingdom Touring Plan

Touring plans make it easy for you to get the most out of your trip by outlining the order you should visit rides and attractions, allowing you to enjoy the top experiences in the park.

This touring plan was created for those visiting Magic Kingdom. This touring plan is designed to be used for those visiting the park for a single day as well as for multiple days. Those visiting multiple Walt Disney World parks on the same day may also take advantage of this plan.

Prior to visiting Walt Disney World, we recommend that you download the My Disney Experience app on the App Store or the Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.

To ensure the attractions you’re most interested in are prioritized, we suggest fully reviewing the information in this touring plan prior to using it.

Entering the Park

We recommend getting to the park turnstiles at least 40 minutes prior to park opening, especially during summer, U.S. holiday weekends, and other break periods. Keep in mind that it may take up to an hour to arrive at the front gates from the parking booth. When you have entered the park, you can grab a guide map to help locate the park’s rides and attractions, view showtimes, and more. If you download the official My Disney Experience app, this information and more can be accessed on it.

Tron Lightcycle vehicles race by onlookers
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Attractions Utilizing a Virtual Queue

The following attractions utilize a virtual queue; a standard standby line is not available. In order to experience the following attractions, guests are required to join a virtual queue using the My Disney Experience app. If available, an individual Lightning Lane may be purchased to bypass the virtual queue. Walt Disney World’s virtual queue system enables guests to obtain a boarding group throughout the day, depending on availability, which is used to indicate a guest’s place in line. If a guest’s boarding group is called, a notification is sent via the app to inform when the attraction can be experienced.

TRON Lightcycle / Run

This attraction utilizes a virtual queue, requiring you to obtain a boarding group via the My Disney Experience app in order to experience it. Alternatively, if available, an Individual Lightning Lane may be purchased to bypass the virtual queue. Plan accordingly.

Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster

Thrill level: 4/5

Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: At least 48 inches (122 cm)

Ghostly bride looks at bypassers on the Haunted Mansion attraction

Experience Within First or Last Few Hours

The following attractions typically experience the most extended wait times. We suggest visiting them as soon as the park opens or a few hours prior to park closing due to their slightly shorter wait times during these periods. These attractions are not listed based on the order in which you should visit them. You should rank the attractions based on their importance to you and/or proximity to each other and visit them in that order. If needed, you can purchase Disney Genie+ and/or individual Lightning Lane for participating attractions.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Attraction type: Family-friendly roller coaster

Thrill level: 3/5

Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: At least 38 inches (97 cm)

Space Mountain

Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster

Thrill level: 5/5

Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: At least 44 inches (112 cm)

Pirates of the Caribbean

Attraction type: Boat dark ride

Thrill level: 3/5

Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Attraction type: Roller coaster

Thrill level: 4/5

Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm)

Haunted Mansion

Attraction type: Dark ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Peter Pan’s Flight

Attraction type: Family-friendly suspended dark ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens

Height requirement: Any height

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Riders circle orbiting planets on Astro Orbiter

Experience After Noon

The attractions in this section are either not as thrilling or new; however, they are fun experiences nonetheless. The wait times for these attractions vary. These attractions are not listed in any specific order. We suggest visiting them based on their proximity to each other.

Jungle Cruise

Attraction type: Boat ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Astro Orbiter

Attraction type: Aerial carousel-style ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Attraction type: Aerial carousel-style ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids

Height requirement: Any height

The Barnstormer

Attraction type: Kid-friendly roller coaster

Thrill level: 2/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids

Height requirement: At least 35 inches (89 cm)

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Tomorrowland Speedway

Attraction type: Hands-on car ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens

Height requirement: At least 32 inches (81 cm)

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Attraction type: Interactive dark ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Liberty Square Riverboat

Attraction type: Scenic boat ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Walt Disney World Railroad

Attraction type: Scenic train ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade

This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.

Attraction type: Parade

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fireworks light up the night sky at Magic Kingdom
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Experience at Dusk

The experiences in this section are nighttime shows, so they can only be seen during the hours of darkness. Keep this in mind when visiting the park’s other attractions.

Happily Ever After

This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.

Attraction type: Nighttime show featuring pyrotechnics, projection mapping, lasers, and more

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Old-time riverboat on the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom

Experience at Any Time

The attractions in this section are not top-priority experiences; however, if you have available time, they are still recommended. Because of their attraction type, they generally feature shorter wait times, allowing you to visit them with minimal or reduced waiting in comparison to other attractions during much of the day. Be aware that despite being listed under the “Experience at Any Time” section, some of the following attractions may close prior to the park’s closing time.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Attraction type: Elevated tram ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Mad Tea Party

Attraction type: Kid-friendly spinning ride

Thrill level: 2/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens

Height requirement: Any height

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid

Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens

Height requirement: Any height

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Attraction type: Stage show

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

Attraction type: Musical show

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Tom Sawyer Island

Attraction type: Scenic island and interactive play area

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

Attraction type: 3D show

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Attraction type: Interactive comedy experience

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

Attraction type: Carousel

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids

Height requirement: Any height

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Attraction type: Aerial carousel-style ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids

Height requirement: Any height

Country Bear Jamboree

Temporarily closed for a transformation until summer 2024

Attraction type: Musical show

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

"it’s a small world"

Attraction type: Kid-friendly boat ride

Thrill level: 1/5

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Adults

Height requirement: Any height

Swiss Family Treehouse

Attraction type: Walk-through experience

Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Hall of Presidents

Attraction type: Educational show

Recommended ages: Adults

Pinocchio Village Haus restaurant
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Dining

We’ve highlighted a few of our top favorite dining locations that you may be interested in dining at for lunch and dinner. For lunchtime, however you can choose to pack snacks with you or purchase some at the many concession stands in the park if you don’t want to take too much time out of the day.

Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen

This table service dining location themed to the Jungle Cruise ride is located in Adventureland. The restaurant offers African, Asian, and Latin cuisines. If you’re interested in dining here, you should consider making a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.

Liberty Tree Tavern

Liberty Tree Tavern is a family style table service restaurant located in the Liberty Square area. The menu is limited, serving, essentially, Thanksgiving food, but the food does not disappoint. If you’re interested in dining here, you should consider making 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 fajitas, tacos, and burritos.

Pinocchio Village Haus

Pinocchio Village Haus is a quick service eatery in Fantasyland, serving largely flatbreads as well as 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’re a vegetarian or vegan, you can find a wide variety of meals in the park. Click here to view our Walt Disney World vegetarian and vegan guide. In this guide, we highlighted the different dining locations offering meals available to you as well as which options will satisfy your diet.

For full information about Walt Disney World’s rides and attractions, click here.

TIPS: (1) If you’re only visiting the park for a single day, we recommend eating breakfast prior to arriving at the park in order to experience more attractions. (2) It’s important to remember that you shouldn’t rush your way to every attraction. Take time to enjoy the different areas of the park. (3) Cherish your memories by taking photographs with characters and at the various themed areas.

NOTE: This touring plan lists most rides and attractions at the park, so you may not be able to visit them all in a single day. You should select the attractions you’re most interested in.

DISNEY GENIE+ AND INDIVIDUAL LIGHTNING LANE: You can purchase Disney Genie+ and/or individual Lightning Lane for select attractions throughout the park. Whichever service you purchase, we recommend your selections be for attractions listed under the section titled “Experience Within First or Last Few Hours” as these attractions typically have the longest wait times. Doing so will help you maximize your time by experiencing the park’s top attractions with little to no wait.

ON-SITE HOTEL GUESTS: We recommend taking advantage of early park entry. This will allow you to visit more attractions at the park.

MOBILE ORDERING: If you’re dining at a quick-service restaurant, you have the option to use Disney’s mobile ordering service at select locations via the My Disney Experience app. This will allow you to easily choose your meal and quickly pick up your food.