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Magic Kingdom Attractions & Entertainment

Magic Kingdom Attractions & Entertainment A visit to the Magic Kingdom begins with a grand circle tour aboard authentic steam trains, followed by a nostalgic trip down Main Street, U.S.A., aboard a horse-drawn streetcar, a fire engine or a horseless carriage.

Strolling beneath dense vines and bamboo branches, guests pass the gigantic Swiss Family Treehouse -- re-created from the famous Walt Disney movie -- and make their way to a last-outpost river landing where they board tropical launches for the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland.

Beside the picturesque Rivers of America is the land of frontier America -- the old west with its boardwalks, brass-railed saloon and forest forts. Here, too, is the zaniest troupe of singing bears ever assembled, in the Country Bear Jamboree.

The true spirit of America is brought to life in the shadow of a giant oak, known as the Liberty Tree.. Within the Hall of Presidents, the most impressive moments in American history are presented in life-like realism.

Happiest of all the Disney lands is the one inspired by animated Disney film classics -- Fantasyland. Here, in the courtyard of Cinderella Castle, are the Mad Tea Party, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Snow White’s Scary Adventure and Peter Pan’s Flight.

Tomorrowland features a glimpse into a city of the future as envisioned by the sci-fi writers and movie-makers of yesteryear.

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Main Street, U.S.A.

Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline, Missouri, inspired this re-creation of a bustling thoroughfare in early 20th century America, complete with horse-drawn trolley and vintage barbershop.

Walt Disney World Railroad

Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Take a grand circle-tour of the Magic Kingdom park aboard an authentic steam train.  Stops at Frontierland and Mickey's Toontown.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours, closing times vary depending on fireworks shows.
   
Main Street Vehicles

  Take a nostalgic trip down Main Street, U.S.A., aboard a horse-drawn streetcar, a fire engine or a horseless carriage.
   
Guest Information Board

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  A tip board with tips on planning your days, show times and wait times of popular attractions.
   

Adventureland

Disney's True-Life Adventure documentary films provided the spark for this exotic land of jungles and wild animals.

Swiss Family Treehouse

May be ambulatory

  Wind up and down the stairways, get close-up views of each of the rooms, the furnishings of which have been devised from island materials and items salvaged from the Robinson's wrecked vessel.  The 60-foot-tall tree house has been a favorite Adventureland attraction since the Magic Kingdom opening in 1971.
   
Shrunken Ned's Jungle Junior Boats

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Captain your own remote-controlled boat near the Jungle Cruise.
   
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Disney’s “Aladdin,” one of the most beloved and popular motion pictures of all time, inspires this colorful attraction, new from the ground up. Adventureland makes a fitting home for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, filled with the wonder of genies, flying carpets, magic lamps and Middle East mystique.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment December 2-8, 2007.

   
"The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management"

Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Hollywood featherweights Iago, from Disney’s animated feature “Aladdin,” and Zazu, from Disney’s animated feature “The Lion King,” have become the new landlords, creating a witty, upbeat show filled with old and new choreographed musical numbers.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours, usually opens one hour after Magic Kingdom opening and closing times vary.
   
Jungle Cruise

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Assistive Listening Devices

  Curious gorillas, playful Indian elephants in their daily bath and frolicking hippos created in life-like realism by Disney artists make for a total mood of adventure in faraway lands on this whimsical cruise through jungle rivers.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours.  Usually opens one hour after Magic Kingdom opening.
   
Pirates of the Caribbean

Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Ahoy there, mateys! Hold on tight -- there be squalls ahead…  Pirates of the Caribbean has entertained millions of Walt Disney World guests on a thrilling adventure through dark, mysterious caverns where "dead men tell no tales" since it opened at Magic Kingdom on Dec. 15, 1973.

Pirates of the Caribbean now features the addition of two of Hollywood's most infamous buccaneers, Captain Jack Sparrow and his nemesis Barbossa. Joining the wildest crew that ever sacked the Spanish Main, Captain Jack and Barbossa add an exciting new twist to the attraction's original storyline as they race to be the first to claim a cache of plundered treasure.
   

Frontierland

Tall tales of Wild West come to life in this prairie outpost where cowboys and miners roam.

Walt Disney World Railroad

Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Ride an authentic steam train with stops at Mickey's Toontown and Tomorrowland.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours, closing times vary depending on fireworks shows.
   
Splash Mountain

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Physical Considerations Height Requirement of 40" / 102cm

  Brer Rabbit's quest for adventure and his rival's plot to do him in launch guests on an action-filled journey with a thrill-packed, five-story "splashdown" finale.  Based on animated sequences in Walt Disney's 1946 film "Song of the South," the 87-foot-high Splash Mountain boasts one of the world's longest flume drops and promises guests a 40 mph descent -- faster than any other attraction in Magic Kingdom.

The attraction, which opened in summer 1992, occupies a 9.2 acre site. It features special effects that give the show its animated quality and heighten splashdown into the briar patch during the ride's heart-stopping finale.

Splash Mountain is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment January 1 - February 15, 2008.

   
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Physical Considerations Height Requirement of 40" / 102cm

  Hang on to your hats, cowboys (and cowgirls), aboard this runaway train through the Old West.  This landmark attraction  transports Magic Kingdom guests on a harrowing journey through an abandoned gold mine, with red stone slopes, mysterious caverns, spiraling buttes and fun-filled adventures along the way.
   
Tom Sawyer Island

May be ambulatory

  Raft across the Rivers of America to explore Injun Joe’s Cave, the Magnetic Mystery Mine and old Fort Sam Clemens.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours.  Usually opens one hour after Magic Kingdom opening and closes prior to dusk.
   
Country Bear Jamboree

Reflective Captioning Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Join a brood of banjo-strummin' bears in this foot stompin' hoedown with the zaniest troupe of singing bears ever assembled. Check Times Guide for attraction hours.  Usually opens one hour after Magic Kingdom opening.
   
Frontierland Shootin' Arcade

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Young frontiersmen try their hand in this Old West arcade where fast-moving targets abound.
   

Liberty Square

Step back to the age of colonial America in this land honoring the country's early heritage

The Hall of Presidents

Reflective Captioning Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Speaking inspirational words about freedom, equality and democracy, George W. Bush shares the spotlight with all of the United States' chief executives in a stirring salute to America and its leaders.  "Again and again we return to the same simple principles," Bush says during his 90-second speech. "Freedom, equality -- the freedom to create, to prosper, to dream ... equality before the law, in the workplace, in the chance for a better life -- and each time, in the process, America grows stronger, the beacon of democracy grows brighter, the world looks in new astonishment at what free people can do."

President Bush, who personally recorded the short speech written for the attraction, is represented by an Audio-Animatronics figure sculpted by Disney Legend Blaine Gibson, who created most of the busts used to construct The Hall of Presidents' 42-member cast since it began development in the 1960s. Now retired, Gibson's recent busts include presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours.  Usually opens one hour after Magic Kingdom opening and closing hours vary.
Liberty Square Riverboat

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Board the Liberty Belle, an old-time sternwheel steamboat, for an adventure into America’s historical past.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours.  Usually opens one hour after Magic Kingdom opening and closing time varys.
This attraction will be operating seasonally and closed through Spring 2006.
The Haunted Mansion

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Attraction too intense for very young children

  On a graveyard hill is the ominous Haunted Mansion with the liveliest collection of ghosts ever assembled for all to see as they travel through the ancient rooms aboard “doom-buggies.”

Many new enhancements were added to the Haunted Mansion beginning in the fall of 2007.  Look for new exciting new sound systems in the elevator, a harrowing staircase added to the Mansion as well as a new Madame Liota scene and a frightfully scary new bride looking for a groom.

Fantasyland

Fairy tales spring from storybook pages in the whimsical land of castles, princesses and flying elephants.

"it's a small world"

Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  One of the most beloved attractions at Magic Kingdom, "it's a small world," recently received an extreme makeover -- of sorts.

The classic Disney attraction, inspired by a similar Disneyland theme park attraction, was brought to Florida for the Grand Opening of Walt Disney World Resort in 1971. Thirtysomething years later, it got a makeover that includes décor from its California cousin. In honor of the "Happiest Celebration on Earth" 18-month celebration, the attraction received the most extensive renovation and refreshment in its history, courtesy of Walt Disney Imagineering, the original creator of this classic attraction.
   
Peter Pan's Flight

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Attraction too intense for very young children

  Fly aboard Neverland aboard a pirate ship and encounter Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tinker Bell.
   
Mickey's Philharmagic

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Reflective Captioning Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Disney magic meets Disney music in a new 3-D film spectacular.  Starring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other favorite Disney characters animated in a way they've never before been seen: grand, glorious, in-your-face, three-dimension -- with the added fourth dimension of astonishing in-theater effects. This is also the first attraction to feature classic Disney characters in computer-generated animation.

The cast includes Mickey and Donald, as well as Ariel from "The Little Mermaid," Aladdin and Jasmine from "Aladdin," Peter Pan and Tinker Bell from "Peter Pan" and Simba from "The Lion King."

Set in Fantasyland Concert Hall, the eye-popping musical experience unfolds on the largest seamless screen ever created for a three-dimensional film, a 150-foot-wide canvas. Complete with in-theater effects, the attraction immerses guests in the richly animated world of the Disney characters. Presented by Kodak.

   
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel

  Ride an enchanted horse through a whirling fantasy of color and music on this fantastic jewel in the center of Fantasyland.
   
Ariel's Grotto

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  This lush lagoon setting offers a chance to meet “The Little Mermaid” character, Ariel, and then cool off in an interactive leap-frog fountain spouting between sea sponges.
   
Dumbo the Flying Elephant

  Soar through the air on everyone's favorite elephant.
   
Snow White's Scary Adventure

Attraction too intense for very young children

  Ride through the famous fairy tale that includes several close encounters with the Wicked Witch herself.

Snow White's Scary Adventure is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment January 28 - February 15, 2008.

   
Fairytale Garden

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Belle, from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," stops by to read a story and mingle with guests.  Check guidemap for days and showtimes.
   
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  A silly ole bear named Pooh and pink pal Piglet take Walt Disney World guests on a whimsical journey into the storybook pages of the Hundred Acre Wood.
   
Mad Tea Party

  Spin around in the Mad Hatter's giant teacups on his un-birthday.
   

Mickey's Toontown Fair

Come see where Mickey, Minnie and the gang live in this quaint country neighborhood.

Mickey's Toontown Fair usually opens one hour after Magic Kingdom opening.  Check Times Guide for additional information.
Mickey's Country House

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Mickey’s four-room mouse house, with its slightly goofy architecture, is right in the heart of Toontown Fairgrounds.
Toontown Hall of Fame Tent

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Disney’s favorite characters take center stage at the Toontown Hall of Fame, where guests may also view many of the Toontown Fair blue ribbon-winning entries.  Best of all, the characters are there all day long -- welcoming old friends and making new ones.
Judge's Tent

Closed Captioning May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Bring your autograph book! Mickey Mouse, the fair’s presiding judge (and Big Cheese), greets guests in the Toontown Fair Judge’s Office, surrounded by prize-winning fruits and vegetables.
Minnie's Country House

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  A peek inside Minnie’s charming baby blue and pink bungalow reflects her lively lifestyle. In addition to her duties as editor of Minnie’s Cartoon Country Living Magazine, Minnie also quilts, paints and is an avid gardener.

Minnie's Country House is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment January 1 - February 1, 2008.

Walt Disney World Railroad

Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Ride on an authentic steam train to Main Street, U.S.A. and Frontierland.  Check Times Guide for attraction hours, closing times vary depending on fireworks shows.
Donald's Boat

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  The Miss Daisy is a cross between a tugboat and a leaky ocean liner, Donald Duck’s yellow and red yacht features a twisted smokestack, a laundry line and a foamy ocean featuring lily pads that spout jumping streams and spray without warning.
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm

Height Requirement of 35" / 89cm Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Manning a 1920s crop-dusting bi-plane, young thrill-seekers zip up and around the high-flying trackway, before “crashing” through Goofy’s barn at the climax of the topsy-turvy trip.  Presented by Friskies.

Tomorrowland

Leap forward into the future in this neon-lit land of rocket ships and aliens.

Tomorrowland Indy Speedway

Physical Considerations Minimum height to ride alone 52" / 132cm.

  Drivers young and old in individual cars match speeds on a winding rally course.  Riders must be 52" / 132 cm to ride alone.
   
Tomorrowland Arcade

May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  A super-arcade of video games amid giant “generators” in the Tomorrowland Light and Power Station.
   
Space Mountain

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Attraction too intense for very young children Physical Considerations Height Requirement of 44" / 112cm Closed Captioning

  Rising 183 feet above the Tomorrowland scenery, Space Mountain has taken millions of Magic Kingdom guests on a thrilling roller coaster ride through the cosmos since it opened in 1975.  Board six-passenger trains that rocket through tunnels of flickering neon lights, then begin a rapid descent along an intricate and dark track. The spatial-effects lighting, sprinkling the inner-heavens with galaxies of stars, darting meteors and glowing space vehicles, sets the stage for an adventure as close to a cosmic voyage as most people will ever experience.
   
Tomorrowland Stage

Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Enjoy live shows by Disney Magic Music Days performers.  See guidemap for groups, days and show times.
   
Astro Orbiter

  Looking more like a Buck Rogers toy than a modern Space Shuttle, this attraction surrounds passengers with whirling planets during a swing through space in the center of Tomorrowland.
   
Tomorrowland Transit Authority

May be ambulatory

  On level two of Rockettower Plaza, you can ride the world’s first transportation system utilizing the magnetic-powered linear motor on a sightseeing tour of Tomorrowland.
   
Galaxy Palace Theater

Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Performers and live stage bands bring Disney shows to life during special holiday periods.  Check Times Guides for showtimes.
   
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Disney's FastPass Available at This Attraction (Subject to Availability) Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Armed with infrared lasers, join forces with Buzz Lightyear to defend Earth’s supply of batteries from the evil Emperor Zurg brought-to-life Tomorrowland spin-off of the hit movie “Toy Story.”
   
Stitch's Great Escape!

Attraction too intense for very young children Assistive Listening Devices Must transfer from ECV to Wheelchair

  Fans of Walt Disney Pictures' animated comedy "Lilo & Stitch" know him as a cuddly but destructive alien prone to hilarious fits of havoc. But what was Stitch like before the movie?

Walt Disney World guests find out when they come face to face with the mischievous character in a new Magic Kingdom attraction -- Stitch's Great Escape!

Featuring some of the most sophisticated Audio-Animatronics technology ever developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, the multi-sensory Tomorrowland adventure puts guests in the middle of the mayhem caused by "Experiment 626" -- a.k.a. Stitch -- when he's sent to the Galactic Federation Prisoner Teleport Center.  Must be 38" / 97 cm to ride.  Parents, take note: Includes brief periods of total darkness, loud noises and over-the-shoulder seat restraints; some effects may frighten young children
   
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Closed Captioning Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Laugh, joke, sing songs and match wits with beloved animated characters from Disney-Pixar's Monsters, Inc. in an engaging and interactive 400-seat theater attraction created by the Disney Imagineers.

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor features one-eyed hero Mike Wazoeski, who has opened a comedy club to collect laught that will generate power for the future of Monstropolis.  As Monster-of-Ceremonies, Mike recruits two comedian wannabes whose slapstick humor delights and engages audiences.  Guests even get to text-message jokes on their cell phones for possible use in the show.

   
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

 Closed Captioning Assistive Listening Devices May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  The show traces the impact of technological progress on Americans’ daily living from the start of the 20th century into the near future with a cast of family characters brought to life through Disney’s Audio-Animatronics effects.  NOTE:  This attraction operates seasonally.
   

 

Parades. Shows and Fireworks

Disney Dreams Come True Parade

    May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Beginning with Mickey Mouse and ending with a fairy-tale finish, this spectacular parade is a tribute to all those stories and characters that have touched our hearts through the years. It’s a flurry of classic Disney moments frozen in time.

Check guidemap for daily afternoon showtime and parade route.

   
SpectroMagic

    May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Combine the energy of seven lightning bolts, the electrical power of a fleet of 2,000 highway trucks and a sprinkling of pixie-dust. Then turn down the lights in the Magic Kingdom. It’s showtime for the Walt Disney World nighttime wonder “SpectroMagic.”

“SpectroMagic” is presented on summer evenings and on other special occasions.  Check guidemap for days, show times and parade route.

   
Wishes

    May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  The power of a wish combines with magical moments from cherished Disney films and dazzling pyrotechnic effects to create "Wishes," the biggest, boldest fireworks show ever presented at the Magic Kingdom.

Narrated by Jiminy Cricket, who memorably served as Pinocchio's conscience in Disney's animated masterpiece, the new story-in-the-sky spectacular tells a thrilling, heart-tugging story about making a wish come true.  "I bet a lot of you folks don't believe that -- about a wish coming true, do ya?" Jiminy says as the 12-minute spectacle begins. "Well, I didn't either. Of course, I'm just a cricket, but let me tell ya what changed my mind. Ya see, the most fantastic, magical things can happen -- and it all starts with a wish!"

The story of "Wishes" blends classic Disney songs and character voices with pyrotechnic effects never seen before in a Disney theme park, including several new sites for launching fireworks that create moments both breathtaking and intimate.

Wishes is generally presented nightly.  Check Times Guide for days and show times.

   
Dream Along with Mickey

    May remain in Wheelchair or ECV

  Mickey and friends treat Magic Kingdom guests to a dreams-inspired party on the forecourt stage of Cinderella Castle.  Favorite Disney characters join the party as the dreams of happily-ever-after and adventure come alive on stage amid music and dancing.  So strong are the dreams that they even overcome Malificent and her intentions of turning the dreams into nightmares.  A grand finale brings the 20-minte live stage show to a close.

"Dream Along with Mickey" is genereally presented several times daily.  Check Times Guide for days and show times.

   

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