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Zach Gass is a writer from East Tennessee with a passion for all things under the Disney name. From Disney history to the careers of Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, Zach tries to keep his finger on the pulse of the mouse. While he would certainly love to see the parks around the globe, his home park will always be the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. When he's not rubbing elbows with Mickey, Zach enjoys reading fantasy novels, retro video games, theatre, puppetry, and the films of Tim Burton.

Have a Magical Day: 15 Tips for Tackling The Magic Kingdom In a Single Day

1. Light Up the Sky The perfect end to a perfect day at the parks is always punctuated by the magic of Disney’s Nighttime Spectaculars. The lights, the music, the pyrotechnic displays of color and sparks all come together in a grand and glorious masterpiece. This beautiful display is also somewhat bittersweet for many fans, it caps off the end ...

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Have a Magical Day: 15 Tips for Tackling The Magic Kingdom In a Single Day

Ride with the castle

6. Go Climb That Mountain If you only have one day to spend at The Magic Kingdom, doing the fan-famous Mountain Challenge might be a bit of a squeeze. However, this writer recommends simply just choosing your favorite. Whether it be Space, Splash, or Big Thunder Mountain, the thrills are always guaranteed. Of the three, Big Thunder Mountain is the ...

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Have a Magical Day: 15 Tips for Tackling The Magic Kingdom In a Single Day

it's a small world

10. Small World One of the many iconic rides in the park inspired by Walt Disney’s own personal touch, It’s a Small World has been a Disney staple since it’s debut at the world’s fair. Like it’s older brother in California, the cheerful, musical boat ride around the world has enchanted (and sometimes irritated) Disney fans for decades on end. Float ...

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Have a Magical Day: 15 Tips for Tackling The Magic Kingdom In a Single Day

Carousel Of Progress

9. Just a Dream Away Yet another piece of Disney history from the world’s fair, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is a musical trip through time brought to life by the magic of Disney Imagineering at its finest. The attraction is a revolving theatre, taking guests through different time periods experienced by the same household. Though the attraction is somewhat ...

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Have a Magical Day: 15 Tips for Tackling The Magic Kingdom In a Single Day

Haunted Mansion

8. Haunted Mansion Easily this writer’s favorite attraction, the Haunted Mansion is a trip through the realms of the supernatural that no day at The Magic Kingdom should be without. Board your Doom-Buggy and take a tour through this old colonial mansion. Mix and mingle with the various spirits and specters that call the manor home. Sink through a stretching ...

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