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Walt Disney World®
Resort
Have Some Fun
 The Magic Kingdom®
Park
“to all who come to this happy place…” Roy Disney Oct, 1971
Must See & Do List for the Magic Kingdom®
Park
Wishes
The Magic Kingdoms newest nighttime entertainment offering that
marries both music and fireworks during which Jimmy Cricket guides
us through the story as it is told in a dazzling display in the sky
above us.
Cinderellabration
This live stage show that was imported directly from the Tokyo
Disneyland Resort brings together some of your favorite Disney
Princesses, including Aurora, Snow White, Jasmine and Belle who
along with you celebrate as Cinderella is crowned a princess.
Character Meet & Greet
Being able to share a hug and get a photograph or autograph with
Disney characters has proven to be very popular among Disney guests.
In response there has been a dazzling increase in the number of
locations offering this up close and personal encounter. For a list
of where and when your favorite characters can be found check in at
City Hall.
Not to be missed attractions
This is not a complete list of attractions that should compete
for your attention while touring the Magic Kingdom, but rather is
intended to serve as a starting point by which you can begin drawing
up a touring plan.
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jungle Cruise (at night)
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (if the lines are short)
Frontierland
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Country Bear Jamboree (at Christmas)
Liberty Square
The Haunted House
Fantasyland
Children ages grade school or younger
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Dumbo
All ages
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Mickey’s Toontown Fair
Children ages grade school or younger
The Barnstromer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm
All ages
Minnie's Country House
Mickey's Country House
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Space Mountain
Height Requirements
So as not to suffer any disappointment here is quick glance at
some of the height restrictions for the attractions in The Magic
Kingdom. A Disney cast member will be positioned at the entrance to
these attractions and measuring guests. Close will not be good
enough to allow you to pass by.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Minimum height requirement 40 inches / 102 cm
Splash Mountain
Minimum height requirement 40 inches / 102 cm
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm
Height Requirement: 35 inches / 89 cm
Space Mountain
Minimum height requirement 44 inches / 112 cm
Stitch's Great Escape!
Height Requirement: 40 inches/ 102 cm
Fright Factor
Younger children are often frightened by a darkened queuing
area, pre-show or an attraction that may contain loud noises or
sudden loss of lighting as part of the special affects. Now nobody
knows your children better than you and ultimately you will be the
final judge of their level of tolerance, but here is a list of
possible candidates that may frighten some young children.
Haunted Mansion
Younger children are often more frighten by the pre-show than
anything actually experienced during the ride itself.
Pirates of the Caribbean
The waiting area for this attraction is what may have the
younger members in your group biting their finger nails and tugging
at you shirt tail. This semi-darkened area with the background
noises all coupled with the mystery of what lays ahead may be enough
to do them in. If so skip this one for now and give it a try next
time.
Snow White's Adventures
Being chased by an Evil Queen that eventually transforms into a
grizzled old hag may not be your kids idea of fun. There is plenty
else to do and see particularly in Fantasyland where this attraction
is located, so if you decide to pass on this one you will still have
a lot to do and see,
The “Child Swap”
If there are some in your party who do not quite measure up or
who simply don’t want to venture on a certain attraction, while
there are others who could not dream of missing the experience what
do you do? You may want to consider a procedure known as a "child
swap" option.
This procedure with allow those in a party who can't ride a
particular attraction due to height restrictions not to hold back
those that want to. In order for this procedure to work there will
need to be two adults in the party. This procedure has varied from
time to time and from attraction to attraction over the years, but
here is what you can expect.
As you approach the attraction in question consult with the cast
member who is acting a the “greeter” and inform them that you wish
to perform the “child swap”. The procedure will involve one adult
waiting with those that will not be enjoying the attraction, usually
at the loading area, while those willing and able enjoy the ride. At
the conclusion of the first groups experience the second adult will
be allowed to ride without waiting through the line again. A member
of the first group can join the second adult in order that they
don’t have to experience the ride alone. |
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