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

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 Mounta

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

7. One Magical Maestro One of the best ways to beat the Florida heat and grab a healthy dose of nostalgia as well is to grab a seat and a pair of opera glasses for Mickey’s Philharmagic. This 4-D musical experience whisks viewers away from Mickey’s concert hall and into a revue of many famous musical moments from classic Disney films. Soa

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

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 t

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

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 t

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

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

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

11. See the Castle No matter how many times you’ve seen it, there’s always something incredibly magical about seeing the iconic Cinderella’s Castle. This place is the pinnacle of the park, the perfect place for photo ops and sightseeing. The castle serves as the gateway from Main Street USA to Fantasyland, as well as a landmark to get one

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

12. Don’t Let the Parade Pass You By Though this activity is debatable to some, the parades are always fantastic feasts for the eyes and ears. If you’re in between rides or just want to take a breather, find a good spot and take in one of the parades. The music is great, the performers are incredible, and the floats are practically moving

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

13. Single Rider Speaking of long wait times, it goes without saying that you will have to wait for at least a couple of rides at the park. Don’t worry, there are ways to make the wait less tedious. Most rides have interactive queues with games and other surprises, but still, the wait can be a bit long. Whether you possess a Disney FastPa

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

14. Early Start Simply put, the earlier you arrive, the quicker you get to enjoy your day at the park. Arriving early typically allows two things, enjoying the opening ceremony at the castle and beating a great portion of the crowds to some of the more popular rides and attractions. If you haven’t seen the opening ceremony, go see it. Not

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

15. Can’t Do It All I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you’re not going to get to do everything, especially if you only have one day at the park. However, you can still see the best of The Magic Kingdom. Just remember, one of the worst ways to ruin a magical day is to try to cram and rush your way through it. A rule I’ve adopted s

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