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Laurel took her first trip to Walt Disney World when she was only 18 months old and hasn’t stopped visiting since. Now she enjoys taking her own twins and husband as often as she can. And don’t tell the boys, but sometimes she goes without them, too.

10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Magic Kingdom Parade

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has so many fun things to do. While the rides are always the focal point of any Magic Kingdom visit, be sure to check out these incredible shows, parades, and musical acts. They’re full of Disney magic and sure to be some of the highlights of your day!

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Welcome Show

1. Magic Kingdom Welcome Show What better way to start your Magic Kingdom day than with the Magic Kingdom Welcome Show? You favorite Disney characters will arrive via the Walt Disney World Railroad and welcome you with song and daytime fireworks! The show starts about fifteen to twenty minutes before the official park opening time, so be sure to get ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

2. The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History One of the newer offerings at Magic Kingdom combines the antics of the Muppets with some of the best-known stories from America’s founding. What could possibly go wrong? The fun and funny show takes place outside of the Hall of Presidents several times a day. Look for the rope laid out ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Magic Kingdom Parade

3. Festival of Fantasy Parade The Festival of Fantasy Parade (sometimes called the 3:00 parade, because, well, it typically happens at 3:00) features a host of Disney characters, dancers and incredible floats, all gliding down the street to an incredibly catchy tune. This is a great chance to see a lot of characters all at once, especially if you have ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Move It Shake It Dance Party

4. Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party The party begins with a short parade up Main Street USA to Cinderella’s Castle, where the fun really gets going! The upbeat music gets everybody moving and shaking, including many of your favorite Disney characters (and some it’s tough to find anyplace else). You can learn some cool new ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Captain Jack Sparrow

5. Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial If pirates are your thing, be sure to check out Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial in Adventureland. Learn the art of being a pirate (and making a hasty retreat) from Captain Jack himself. Of course there’s plenty of hilarious pirate banter! A few kids will be chosen from the audience to participate, so if ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Incredibles Super Dance Party

6. INCREDIBLES Super Dance Party This is your best chance to interact with the characters from the Pixar film “The Incredibles.” A DJ will crank out fun dance tunes and you can groove along with Mr. Incredible, Elastagirl (aka Mrs. Incredible) and Frozone. You really get to interact with the characters, so this is a great place to snap some ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Mickey Mouse Royal Friendship Faire

7. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire This enchanting live show takes place on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage, with the beautiful castle as a backdrop. Mickey and his pals have brought friends from modern Disney films to a celebration of Friendship. You’ll see characters and hear music from Frozen, Tangled, and The Princess and the Frog, as well as some new ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Dapper Dans Disney World

8. The Dapper Dans & The Main Street Philharmonic These two groups of wandering musicians perform in various places around Magic Kingdom. While their shows are listed in the time guide, it’s often a fun surprise when you happen upon one of their performances. The Dapper Dans are a barbershop quartet which sings classic American tunes as well as Disney ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

Once Upon A Time Walt Disney World

9. Once Upon a Time This evening program projects scenes from Disney favorites directly onto Cinderella’s Castle. It doesn’t sound like it would work, but it absolutely does! Combined with music, it’s really breathtaking. In order to see it best, get a spot along Main Street USA or near the Partners statue. It typically takes place immediately before Wishes, after ...

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