Magic Kingdom® Park

The basics

Magic Kingdom Park features attractions across six distinct lands—Adventureland®, Fantasyland®, Tomorrowland®, Frontierland®, Main Street U.S.A.®, and Liberty Square. Guests of all ages will find many fun things to see and do, and attractions range from thrilling to nostalgic. The park is also known for unique forms of entertainment such as the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, Mickey’s Friendship Faire, and Happily Ever After—a nighttime spectacular with immersive projections, stunning fireworks, captivating music, and familiar Disney friends.

Things to know before you go

• Magic Kingdom Park is open daily, but hours vary by season.
• Wheelchairs and strollers can be brought from home or rented from all Walt Disney World parks, as well as Disney Springs®.
• Stroller wagons and strollers larger than 31 inches (79 centimeters) in width and 52 inches (132 centimeters) in length are not permitted.
• Arriving at the parks early in the day is recommended so as to avoid long attraction lines.
• To avoid long lines for food and beverages, many people use the My Disney Experience app to place a mobile food order.
• To visit other parks, use the complimentary network of monorails, buses, and boats.

How to get there

A vast majority of visitors get to the parks by car, though it’s also possible to arrive by Walt Disney World Bus Transportation or Walt Disney World Water Transportation.

When to get there

Since the park is a popular destination among families and their children, the busiest time of year is when school is not in session. So expect long lines when visiting during summer vacation, spring break, winter holidays, and other public holidays when schools are off. If you want to avoid large crowds and long lines, the best time to visit is midweek during the school year.

Popular attractions at Magic Kingdom Park

Magic Kingdom Park is known for its exciting rides, including the iconic Space Mountain® Attraction, which zips guests through the darkness of outer space at high speeds. Then there’s the Haunted Mansion® Attraction, which takes guests on a spooky graveyard excursion inside vehicles called Doom Buggies. Another highly popular attraction is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a roller coaster ride that zooms through an underground mine.

Ways to explore

Magic Kingdom features attractions across six distinct lands—Adventureland®, Fantasyland®, Tomorrowland®, Frontierland, Main Street, U.S.A.®, and Liberty Square. In addition to rides and character meet-and-greets, the park is also known for unique forms of entertainment, such as the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire, and the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular.

A single-day ticket gives you full-day access to Magic Kingdom, or you can upgrade to the Park Hopper option to visit more than one park in a day. For a multi-day adventure, the 4-Day, 4-Park ticket covers one day of admission at each park.

Accessibility

A wide range of accessibility accommodations are offered across Walt Disney World Resort; however, not all rides are wheelchair accessible.

Age limits

There are no age restrictions, although individual rides may have age, height, and/or weight limits.

What to pack

Backpack, water bottle, sun and rain protection, phone and charger

What to wear

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate layers and sturdy shoes; expect to spend lots of time outside and on your feet.

Not allowed

Smoking outside of designated areas, folding chairs, outside alcohol and glass bottles, selfie sticks and tripods

Amenities

Restaurants, shops, bathrooms, ATMs

Address 

Magic Kingdom is located at Walt Disney World Resort, just southwest of Orlando. To get there, you can drive, use a taxi or rideshare service, or prebook another private shuttle or transport option.

Driving

Magic Kingdom is roughly 30 minutes southwest of Orlando via Interstate 4. Paid parking is available at Walt Disney World Resort’s Transportation and Ticket Center. From there, take either the Monorail or a ferryboat to the park.

Public transportation

The Lynx 300 bus will get you to the Transportation and Ticket Center from Orlando. If you’re staying at one of the hotels on the Monorail loop, you can also take the Monorail directly to Magic Kingdom.

Best times to visit

Magic Kingdom’s hours vary depending on the day and month; however, the park is typically open from midmorning until evening. Plan to arrive early and spend the day there.

Best days to visit

The park is open daily. Weekends and holidays are likely to be especially busy times; aim for a weekday visit as an alternative.

Best months to visit

Avoid the sweltering summer months, which are also very crowded (and overlap with hurricane season). Expect better weather in the spring, and lower crowds in the early fall and winter.

Special events

Magic Kingdom hosts a range of special events throughout the year, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the fall and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the winter.