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2. Cleanliness The cleanliness of the park is another surprise to rookie visitors.  You generally will not find gum on ride seats, dirty dining tables at quick service restaurants or trash on the ground in The Magic Kingdom thanks to the attention to detail of cast members.

3. Fireworks You Will Not Believe Rookies are surprised to learn what Disney means by fireworks.  The traditional firework shows that guests may be accustomed to in the real world differ largely in scale from Magic Kingdom fireworks.  An incredible arrangement of Disney music, dialogue between favorite Disney characters, precise firework and music timing, castle projections and Tinker Bell flying ...

4. Food Variety Rookies that have joined me on Disney vacations in the past are always surprised at the food variety and quality in The Magic Kingdom and all over the property. Disney has delicious formal dining opportunities in parks, buffets, international cuisine and of course the traditional fun food like burgers, fries and other quick service dining options.

5. Everything is Over the Top The Magic Kingdom, and all of Disney World for that matter has a reputation for being over the top.  Character outfitting is superb, attraction wait queues are interactive and fun, even the restrooms are themed and fireworks at Disney are like none you have ever seen before.  Rookies will be surprised at just how ...

6. Incredible Cast Members Rookies will be surprised at interactions with cast members that prove how customer service and company oriented they are. Forget what you think you know about theme park employees. Disney cast members are so much more than just employees, love for their job resonates in their interactions with guests.

7. Photo Pass Service Disney photo pass photographers stationed around the park and of course the fun ride photos and magical photos are super fun. Rookies may be surprised at the value of a memory maker for families looking to get everyone in the family photos on vacation and document as many magical moments as possible.  Ditching the heavy camera ...

8. FastPass System Guests that are accustomed to waiting in super long lines at other theme parks or paying extra to obtain line cut privileges at other theme parks, will be surprise at the efficiency and ease of Disney’s fastpass system. Rookies that I have traveled with love knowing they can secure a shorter wait time to see their favorite ...

9. Organization Magic Kingdom rookies may be surprised at the organization of the park.  I believe the park is very well planned allowing plenty of walking space and fun options like riding the Magic Kingdom Railroad to stops at the back of the park to reduce walking.  You will not find many dead end paths or confusing loops in The ...

10. Ticket Price Magic Kingdom rookies will likely be surprised at the ticket costs to spend a day at this awesome park.  The Magic Kingdom is the most expensive park to visit of the four Florida Disney parks.  Ticket price varies depending on the time of year you vacation.  However, adult guests should expect to pay around one hundred dollars ...

Visiting The Magic Kingdom with friends and family that are park rookies is really fun. Explaining your favorite snacks, attractions and park tips is awesome and watching the surprised smiles at the little Disney extras in the park is so much fun.  Join us in this article to count down ten things that may surprise Magic Kingdom rookies about the ...