Magic Kingdom Archive
Magic Kingdom is the crown jewel of Walt Disney World and theme park with the highest attendance anywhere. Given that, there isn’t much that’s a true “hidden gem” or “secret spot,” hence the coining of “concealed crystal” dining as an alternative. It’s clunky and confusing, but we’re working with what we’ve got. (The runner up
This Magic Kingdom fireworks viewing guide features a map of the best & worst locations to watch Happily Ever After, sample photos from each spot, and other tips for watching Walt Disney World’s most popular nighttime spectacular! (Updated April 5, 2023.) Let’s start with an update. Following the conclusion of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary,
TRON Lightcycle Run is a new roller coaster by Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: opening date, previews, problems, and answers to common questions. (Updated April 11, 2023.) To bring you up to speed, TRON Lightcycle Run is now open at Magic Kingdom. The
TRON Lightcycle Run is Walt Disney World’s newest attraction, opening in 2023 at Magic Kingdom after being announced way back in 2017. This roller coaster review shares our thoughts on the thrill ride, comparisons to other attractions, and whether it’s worth the time and energy to join the virtual queue or cost of buying line-skipping
Magic Kingdom is the best park for buying Genie+ at Walt Disney World on peak dates in 2023. For this day with Lightning Lanes, I tested my strategy for skipping standby lines to see how much time could be saved when Park Hopping to Magic Kingdom. This Genie+ photo report walks you through my step-by-step
My days at Walt Disney World during the peak week of spring break went surprisingly well. As covered in the first installment of this two-part series, I was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience and how much I was able to accomplish despite 9/10 or 10/10 crowd levels on many days. With that said, it
Splash Mountain has been closed at Magic Kingdom for nearly two months, and in that time construction has started on transforming the attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This photo update features a look at the progress thus far, offers an official update from Walt Disney World, and our commentary about the timeline. For starters, what’s
Magic Kingdom’s most popular ride is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a family-friendly roller coaster in Fantasyland based on Snow White. This Walt Disney World ride guide covers how to avoid long lines and minimize the hour-plus wait times, covering the Lightning Lane, Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours, rope drop, park closing, and more. (Updated March
Walt Disney World has announced a public preview period for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, with soft openings starting next week prior to the ride’s official debut on April 4, 2023. This post shares dates, details, virtual queue logistics, and everything else you need to know. Plus commentary about crowds and why Disney is
Walt Disney World has announced new and returning character meet & greets throughout 2023 in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT. This post shares timeframes, details, locations, and commentary. This follows the other news about EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular & Disney100 Anniversary Celebration in Late 2023. With EPCOT wrapping up its overhaul, the park will
Magic Kingdom’s two most popular table service restaurants both offer the experience of dining inside a castle, which is the main draw of both Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest Restaurant. This Walt Disney World dining comparison weighs the pros & cons of these highly-hyped spots to help you choose where to dine during
