Magic Kingdom

Tackling The Park
Unless you are a guest at one of the Disney hotels, plan your visit at midweek or toward the end of the week as the park is busiest on weekends and early in the week. If you are staying at a Disney resort, you are in luck. As their guest, you will have access to early entry privileges on two days a week – Thursday and Sunday. Take this excellent opportunity and reach the entrance turnstiles an hour and a half before the official opening time.

This will allow an extra 90 minutes of precious time to enjoy Fantasyland and Tomorrowland before the rest of the park opens. Upon arrival at the park, you will receive a leaflet listing the Lands and rides as well as the timings for the shows and parades. A notice board at the top of Main Street also offers this information and, additionally, gives a list of waiting times at various attractions. Getting around the park is relatively easy as the Lands emanate from the central hub, in front of Cinderella’s Castle.

The most popular attractions are situated at opposite ends of the park, a considerable distance apart. As a result, you will probably end up walking more than you might expect. However, there are also other, more novel forms of transport. Main Street has a series of vehicles which, in keeping with the Disney storytelling ideal, serve to tell the story of transport from the horsedrawn tram to the motor car.
A steam train makes a 20-minute circuit of the park, stopping at Main Street, Frontierland, and Mickey’s Toontown Fair.

Eating & Drinking
The park offers a wide selection of fast foods and an equally vast range of quick service places to choose from. For a reasonable meal, try the Liberty Tree Tavern.
If you would like a quieter dining experience, the Crystal Palace is a good option. Cinderella’s Royal Table, located within the castle itself, gives you a taste of royalty with its stately and regal ambience. Their specialty is prime ribs and, overall, the food is agreeable. The frequent appearances by Disney characters keep the kids entertained and makes for a magical meal. However, it is a good idea to make advance reservations in order to ensure a table at this popular eatery.
If you’re looking for sandwiches, Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island is one of the best places to head for. However, this is the only fare on offer here.