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How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

7. Less popular attractions Plan to ride/visit the less popular attractions during the most crowded parts of the day, usually right around lunch to mid-afternoon.  Attractions such as Peoplemover, Carousel of Progress, Dumbo, Teacups, Barnstormer, Main Street Railroad, Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, Enchanted Tiki Room and Hall of Presidents rarely have long lines. 

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How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

8. Parades/Fireworks Do NOT, I repeat do NOT miss the Magic Kingdom parades, fireworks and castle projection shows!  These will likely be the highlight of your day!  Disney excels at these types of events.  Plant yourself at least an hour early to reserve the best spots.  *Secret tip: Watch the parades from Frontierland-the crowds are much smaller. 

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How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida is the world’s most popular theme park, with some 20 million visitors per year.  The rides, attractions and shows are spectacular in every way.  The cast members are friendly and helpful.  There is something for every member of the family, both young and old.  Here is: How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps!

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How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

1. Arrive Early! Whether you are staying onsite at a Disney hotel or offsite, arrive at the Magic Kingdom entrance, tickets in hand (or Magic Bands) at least 30 minutes before official opening.  On most days, you will be allowed into the front of the park 30 minutes early.  You’ll be able to browse the Main Street USA shops, grab a breakfast item and/or take pictures of your family against the bac

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How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

2. Fastpass Before you leave home, make your fastpass attraction reservations.  Fastpass is Disney’s version of line-skipping.  Every member of your party gets three, to start with.  *You can make more after you use those initial three, based on availability.  If you’re unsure how to make fastpass reservations, set up your free account at www.mydisneyexperience.com or via their app on your device.

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How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

3. Character meal If you have children, schedule a character meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  That way, you can see your favorite characters without waiting in line.  Plus, you gotta eat, right?  *When scheduling your character meal, be aware the ride queues are shortest in the morning.  If you want to do breakfast, schedule it early or late. 

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How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

4. Children If your children are old enough to understand, explain to them what you plan to do during the day.  If your toddler sees a character or a cast member with balloons, you may not be able to pry them away and maintain your plan.  In that case, just enjoy your child’s wonder and amazement!

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

4. Differences in Gratuity Recommended gratuity at Disney restaurants may be higher than you are accustomed to paying in the real world. Parties of six or more guests are automatically billed 18% gratuity on meals at table service restaurants. For most guests, this gratuity inclusion is no big deal, but it is good to know it will be factored in before your bill arrives at the table.

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

5. Competition for Reservations With so many dining options on the property, you might think restaurant reservations are not that big of a deal.  In reality, some restaurants book up months in advance.  If you have your heart set on a certain dining schedule during your vacation, book as early as possible.  You can always cancel your reservations later if you choose to pursue a park during the din

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

6. Large Seating Windows Thank goodness, meal times at Walt Disney World span are larger time than we are accustomed to in the real world!  Having longer meal windows available means more guests being seated at each meal.  Lucky for you, this also means more schedule flexibility when scheduling dining around fast passes, transportation and shows. Some restaurants even seat guests as late as 10:00

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