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Our DFB team loves sharing our best hacks and tips with you to help you become Disney World pros and make your vacations a bit easier.
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Our team doesn’t just repeat common advice, but we actually test it. We spend countless days in Magic Kingdom tracking wait time patterns, transportation timing, dining options, and Lightning Lane advice, so you don’t have to learn the hard way. These tips are aimed at saving you time and stress and making your Magic Kingdom day better!
If you’re looking to get on as many rides as possible during a day at Magic Kingdom, you’ll want to know this FREE trick.
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Of course, if you want to get on as many rides as possible, the simplest solution is to add on Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, or Premier Pass to your park tickets. However, Lightning Lane is NOT a free skip-the-line service, and those prices add up fast (some faster than others — looking at you, Premier Pass). While you may be resigned to limiting yourself to just a handful of Magic Kingdom rides per day, it’s important to understand one major truth: getting on Magic Kingdom rides in a reasonable amount of time doesn’t require a ton of extra money spent or a boatload of luck — it requires fantastic time management.
Heads up if you’re heading to Magic Kingdom soon to see Disney’s newest nighttime parade, Disney Starlight, there’s some important news you need to know!
Disney Starlight
Currently, Disney Starlight plays each night at 9 PM and 11 PM, but soon, that’s going to change! You’ll need to plan accordingly, because these show times are moving UP.
Leaving Magic Kingdom has never been an easy task. From exiting a busy Main Street, U.S.A., to deciding between the monorail or the ferryboat, and dealing with all the crowds, leaving the Most Magical Place on Earth can feel a little less magical.
Disney Starlight
With Disney World’s newest nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, leaving just got a whole lot more complicated. Here’s what you need to know before you’re heading out of the park.
There are literally HUNDREDS of things to do in just Magic Kingdom alone…But what do YOU need to prioritize at this popular Disney World park during your next trip?
Fireworks
Ah, Magic Kingdom — a place where there are no ugly pictures of Cinderella Castle, where the amount of rides for all ages is good ‘n’ plentiful, and where you can eat your weight in Mickey premium bars while lying on the hub grass and no one’s gonna think less of you. It’s also home to magnificent fireworks shows, and we’re bringing you the skinny on some of the BEST viewing spots!
There are so many spots to enjoy in Magic Kingdom!
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We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to dining in Disney World to help sort through the good and the bad of Disney dining and we are back to share the best places to eat cheap in the flagship park!
Planning a Disney World vacation isn’t for the faint of heart — that’s especially true if you’re planning to spend any time in Magic Kingdom.
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And, while you certainly shouldn’t expect to have anything close to what could be described as a “relaxing vacation” in Magic Kingdom, there are definitely a handful of not-so-secret tips that can help you get the most out of your day. No matter when you’re planning on visiting Disney World next, these are our top tips to MAXIMIZE your time in Magic Kingdom.
Let me tell you something. I like to sleep in. I like soft beds, dark rooms, and warm drinks. Do you know what I don’t like? Alarm clocks. Crowds. Rushing around. General chaos. ESPECIALLY on vacation. But when you’re spending all that money on Magic Kingdom park tickets, is it really right to snooze through valuable park time?
I’m not a morning person
If you hate chaotic mornings in Magic Kingdom but still want to make the most of your time in Disney World, you’re not alone. Sure, lots of people love to rope-drop the parks at the crack of dawn, but not everyone enjoys a busy morning. What can you do instead? Plenty! (And none of it requires a 6AM alarm!)
Magic Kingdom is the MOST popular theme park in Disney World property — and for good reason! Not only is it the OG of the four, but it’s got TONS of different rides, shows, restaurants, and shows for you to fall head over heels for.
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(Or you can develop an unhealthy obsession with the PeopleMover. Y’know. NORMAL Disney guest things like that.)
But with a park so jam-packed (with attractions AND guests), you’re gonna need a solid game plan to get everything done that you WANNA get done — which is why we’re coming at you with ALL our best Magic Kingdom tips that’ll make your visit WAY easier (and WAY better than you could’ve hoped for).
When it comes to planning a perfect Disney vacation, people typically envision a day in Magic Kingdom.
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
Whether you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A., taking photos in front of Cinderella Castle, or throwing your hands in the air as you coast around the side of Big Thunder Mountain, Magic Kingdom can truly feel like “The Most Magical Place on Earth” — just as advertised! But… what about when Magic Kingdom feels less than magical? It seems that this iconic park is hyped up a lot, but first-time visitors (and even seasoned visitors) can leave feeling rather disappointed sometimes.
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