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Tyler is a lawyer living in South Florida who visits Disney World at least once a month. He enjoys re-living classic Disney experiences and discovering new things about the parks when he visits. Friends and family always ask him to plan their trip for maximum Disney magic!

Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

tomorrowland path

5.  Circus Path One of the most unknown paths and our favorite for its nighttime views, there is a path that connects Storybook Circus with Tomorrowland.  Guests can find the path next to the Barnstormer in Storybook Circus and it will take them to right next to the exit for Space Mountain.  This is a preferred method for our family ...

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Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

Tomorrowland Terrace Disney World

6.  Tomorrowland Terrace During peak times it can be daunting to approach the Hub from Tomorrowland as guests take pictures in front of the castle or are busy staking a claim for one of the nighttime shows.  When it is like this, we veer left upon leaving Tomorrowland and cut through the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant (it is a seasonal restaurant ...

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Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

spokes Dumbo

7.   Outer Spokes With the renovation and expansion of the Hub completed, Disney has made it easier to navigate the Hub.  Rather than get tangled up with guests waiting for fireworks and pictures, guests trying to leave the park or get to another area of the park can use the outer spokes of the Hub to get where they are ...

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Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

Adventureland

2.  Adventureland Cut-Through We enjoy taking the connector paths that connect Adventureland to Frontierland in either of the locations.  Guests can connect through the hallway where the Adventureland bathrooms are located, as well as right next to Aloha Isle Refreshments – the Aloha Isle cut-through is particularly useful on hot days when you need a Dole Whip before standing in line ...

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Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

Emporium

3.  Emporium Shortcut during rope drop or parades on Main Street, we will not hesitate and will travel up Main Street by going through the Emporium.  As the hordes of people focus on taking photos with the castle in the background or watch the parade, we are able to bob and weave through the crowds (as well as get some ...

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Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

castle left water

4.  Go Left! It could be because guests are focused on the future or that 90% of humans are right-handed, but research has been done to suggest that guests tend to head to their right once they reach the Hub in the Magic Kingdom.  Wise guests can use this to their advantage by heading to their left when getting to ...

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Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

Cinderella Castle Wishing Well

When it comes to making your way around the most popular theme park in the world, there are certain tips, tricks, and secrets to help you get more out of your trip.  Some of these tips you may already know, but implement a few of these on your next trip and you’ll be sure to save some time!  

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Do You Know These 8 Secrets for Navigating the Magic Kingdom?

Castle Pathway

1. Castle Paths Surrounding Cinderella Castle, there are some smaller paths that connect various lands and offer a shortcut for those who are aware of them.  Guests can find them connecting Liberty Square (from where Sleepy Hollow Refreshments is located) to the back of Cinderella Castle.  The other path goes from the other side of the back of the castle and ...

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20 Magic Kingdom Tips For Saving You Time and Money

Cinderella Castle Fireworks

Get the best value and have the most fun by implementing some of these strategies on your Magic Kingdom visit:  20. Monorail In/Ferry Out If you’re arriving to the park by car, you’ll need to take either the monorail or the ferry to get from the parking lot to the main entrance. In our experience, it’s quicker to take the ...

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12 Overlooked Experiences at the Magic Kingdom

Country Bear Jamboree

11 – Country Bear Jamboree another classic attraction, we love grabbing a seat for the jamboree and seeing all of the acts, no matter how many times we have seen it.  You’ll never have to wait longer than one show to be able to get in and guests who need a snack can grab a Dole Whip from Aloha Isle (on ...

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