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When spending time in Future World, most people are deciding with Future World attraction to use their FastPass on: Soarin’ Around the World or Test Track.  Or maybe opting for a classic in Spaceship Earth or Journey Into Imagination.  However, there is much for guests to see and do in Epcot’s Future World without riding an attraction.  Here is our ...

5. Drinking Around the World Guests don’t have to head to World Showcase to be able to sample the flavors of the world!  Located near Starbucks, guests can head into Club Cool sponsored by Coca-Cola.  Here guests will find specialty merchandise, but also fountains for a variety of Coke flavors and other soft drink varieties from around the world!  This ...

6. FastPasses Early/Utilize Rolling FastPasses Magic Kingdom is the only theme park at Walt Disney World that doesn’t operate using the tiered distribution system, so guests can select as many E-ticket attractions as they’d like.  Because of this, we recommend that guests pick their first three FastPasses earlier in the morning/afternoon.  Using this system will then allow guests to select ...

5. Take Advantage of Extra Magic Hours Even using FastPass, there are still attractions that guests may not get to experience because of the sheer number of attractions at the Magic Kingdom.  One way to rectify this problem is to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours.  These additional hours are available to guests staying on property on select mornings or ...

4. Dine at Off Times To avoid crazy lines or to be able to snag a great reservation, we recommend looking for dining reservations or heading to a counter-service restaurant at off-peak times.  Consider having a late lunch or an early dinner — not only will you be able to save some time by missing crowds in line, but you’ll ...

3. Consult A Times Guide With a whole bunch of characters to greet, shows to see, and attractions to explore, there is so much to find at the Magic Kingdom.  Since the volume of activities is so large, we recommend grabbing a Times Guide as you enter the park so you know when characters are available for greeting, when restaurants ...

2. Go Left at Rope Drop We recommend getting to the park as close to opening as possible.  It takes a while for guests to get to the park, so it is recommended that you take advantage of the lower crowd levels at opening.  When you enter the park, most guests will head towards Tomorrowland and Space Mountain, or continue ...

1. ADRs are a Must If you are looking to sit down and enjoy your meal at Magic Kingdom, we recommend getting an advanced dining reservation.  The reservations window for dining at Disney World is 180 days, so be sure you have some sense of where you might want to dine so you can make your reservations as soon as ...

Visiting the most popular theme park in the world can pose some problems when it comes to trip planning.  Guests can still explore the entire park, enjoy quality attractions, see fantastic entertainment, and dine in great restaurants, but it just requires a small degree of advanced planning.  Here are the no-fail requirements of your trip to Magic Kingdom!

1. Ambiance The story behind Satu’li Canteen is that it was a former dining hall for the employees who worked on Pandora.  Even though this has such an industrial backstory, guests can sit outside and enjoy the breeze, or find a table inside and be able to look outside through large glass windows. We are excited to see what awaits ...