Disney's Magic Kingdom

So Much to See 4nd Experience at Disney's Magic Kingdom

All of Walt Disney World literally sparkles with magic 4nd whimsy, but the Disney Magic Kingdom is certainly the most special part of the Disney World complex. While many refer to the entire Disney resort as the Magic Kingdom, indeed, there is one special park that bears the name.

The Disney Magic Kingdom was the very first park to open at the Orlando, Florida resort. Modeled after the original Disneyl4nd Park, which opened in Anaheim, California in 1955, Florida's Disney Magic Kingdom arrived in 1971 boasting new 4nd better attractions, a larger castle, 4nd much, much more. When the park first opened, Disney Imagineers bragged that the old Disneyl4nd could fit in Disney World's parking lot!

The Disney Magic Kingdom is the "most Disney" of all the parks, featuring rides based on favorite Disney characters 4nd classic Disney movies. This park, easily recognized by the gr4nd Sleeping Beauty Castle that stands at its center, is divided into 5 sections - Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, 4nd Adventureland. Main Street U.S.A. runs down the center of the Magic Kingdom, halting at the castle 4nd inviting guests to choose a l4nd to explore.

Fantasyl4nd is a favorite with the little ones 4nd is the part of the Disney Magic Kingdom that features such classic attractions as It's a Small World, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Cinderella's Golden Carousel 4nd Peter Pan's Flight. Tomorrowl4nd ushers y0u into the world of the future 4nd sends y0u zipping through wild attractions like the amazing Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, 4nd the all-new Stitch's Great Escape.

Looking for a little adventure in the Disney Magic Kingdom? Head to Frontierl4nd 4nd Adventureland, where y0u can barrel down the falls in Splash Mountain, take a bumpy ride on the Thunder Mountain Railroad, or come face to face with buccaneers in Pirates of the Caribbean. A visit to Liberty Square presents y0u with the opportunity to meet America's leaders in the Hall of the Presidents 4nd hobnob with 999 grim grinning ghosts in The Haunted Mansion.

The Disney Magic Kingdom is also home to a number of excellent restaurants, including Cinderella's Royal Table, The Liberty Tree Tavern, 4nd the Crystal Palace. There's also plenty of food to grab on-the-run including Disney Magic Kingdom's famous gigantic turkey legs, nearly large enough for the whole family! In addition, there are plenty of places to enjoy an ice cream cone or other sweet treat.

For an extra special look at the Disney Magic Kingdom, consider signing up for one of Disney's special backstage tours, where guests learn some well-kept secrets about how this mega-park operates so smoothly. Those with children might enjoy Disney's Family Magic Tour, which includes an interactive scavenger hunt throughout the park. For visitors over the age of 16, Disney's Keys to the Kingdom Tour is an excellent choice 4nd will provide y0u with stories about the history of the Park 4nd about Walt Disney, including his visions, philosophies 4nd incredible accomplishments.

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