Fantasyland

The best time of the year to visit Disneyworld is in October. I visited Magic Kingdom on a Sunday. The lines were shorter than usual at most 40-minute wait.

Always fun, but crowded, especially during parades. Rides are easier to get in lines earlier when the park opens. The wait times only get worse as the day gets hotter and hotter. Still recommend despite some of the issues with heat, crowd, wait times, etc.

This is the most magical part of Magic Kingdom, perfect for any little Prince or Princess, and enchanting for the adults too. Lightning Lane will be a benefit if you have it for some of the more popular attractions as the standby queues can be lengthy. The Boutique is wonderful for any little one who loves to dress up (adult costumes not available), there are three packages to chose from, but bare in mind for overseas visitors tax is not included in the quoted price, be prepared to spend more. That said the smile on a child's face through the process is worth the money if you can splash out. The package we used included a dress, tiara, accessory, then hair, makeup, nail polish and a sash. Your child is treated like royalty while they are there and there is a photography studio around the corner when you're finished if you wish to avail of it. There are plenty of places to eat, however if you want to dine in Be Our Guest or Cinderella' Royal Tabel you would be strongly advised to book a table in advance, on either day we visited we had not done so and both restaurants were fully booked up for the days. Each land within Magic Kingdom however will give plenty of options for eating, whether it be eat in or take away. Queues for the fireworks can begin 90 minutes before show time so if you want a good vantage point of the castle be early. The show we witnessed lasted between 15 and 20 minutes and was packed full of music, fireworks and corresponding light show.

This is the part of the Magic Kingdom that is loved by children of all ages. You will be taken on a trip down memory lane with all the Disney movies themed rides. The best part is that most of these rides and attractions can be enjoyed by the whole family.

First time here my family loved it. Definitely going back didn't get to do the whole park. Was everything I was expecting and more.

Fantasyland brings all of your childhood tales to life! I always begin with our fave…It’s a Small World. Countries of children living happily amongst each other. Next up, Mad Tea Party. Spin at your own pace which I have learned, if you are spinning and take a photo of your child spinning, you get one heck of a blur! Mickey’s PhilharMagic, a nice show to duck in out of the sun to. Always gives your feet a break from standing. Under the Sea, Journey of the Little Mermaid gave us a live Ariel to visit along with a really cool ride! Next we went flying with Dumbo! Up and down we went! The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh replaced Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride with an updated vibe that keeps the child in you sustained. Casey Jr Splash ‘N’ Soak Station gave the kids a much needed cool down. Peter Plan’s Flight takes you on a journey through a classic story. A land reminiscent of all things childhood!

Great place, our children missed Mickey and Donald Duck's house, which then no longer existed. Queuing is really frustrating even though we visited during the off season. The fireworks were spectacular. it's worth paying for Lightning Lane package and booking a time slot from the morning. Visited from Finland

Absolutely fabulous very good rides and very good place

Have not been to Disney World on 20+ years. It's even better than I remembered and has quite a few improvements. The castle at night was beautiful.

Of all the "sections" at Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland probably has the most attractions of them all. My personal favorite part of the park is Tomorrowland in my #1, but I think Fantasyland comes in right at #2! My favorite parts of Fantasyland are the Little Mermaid ride, Mickey's PhilharMAGIC, and it's a small world! And of course, Fantasyland is what Cinderella's castle is technically in as well, so it's also probably the biggest land of all the ones in Magic Kingdom!

Fantasyland is the Magic Kingdom's version of Kiddieland with a few rides thrown in for adults to enjoy. Set behind the Cinderella castle it encompasses a lot of the park. It has been expanded to include part of what was once Mickey's toontown fair. Starting from Liberty Square the first thing you see is Rapunzel's tower. There are restrooms here and charging stations for your devices on the tree stump seats nearby. This tower was rebuilt from what was Walt Disney's last attraction to the New York World's fair in 1964-the skyway to Tomorrowland. Nearby is the popular Peter Pan's flight and It's a small world attractions. As you head towards the center in back of the castle you will find Prince Charmin's regal carousel and Mickey's philharMagic show. A couple of shops line the entrance to the back of the castle which is your only access into the great hall inside. Nearby is Cinderella's fountain where you can "wish upon your dreams." Heading to your right of the carousel you will find the "many adventures of Winnie the Pooh" and the highly popular coaster known as "the seven dwarfs mine train." This ride replaced Snow White's scary adventures and is indeed an extremely long wait to ride. You can get priority return if you purchase lightning lane plus as an add on for this ride for each member of your party. There is a new area which replaced the long unused 20,000 leagues under sea submarine ride. This area is called "New Fantasyland." This area is divided into two sections-"the enchanted forest" and "storybook circus." Here you will find attractions like journey of the little mermaid, enchanted tales with Belle, barnstormer, two "Dumbo" the flying elephant rides, and the Fantasyland station of the Walt Disney world Railroad. Closer to Tomorrowland the tent enclosed "mad tea party" with the revolving tea cups rounds out the attractions. There are some meet and greet character opportunities here as well as photo opportunities. You can meet Ariel at her grotto and other characters at Pete's silly sideshow. It is no wonder that the most sought after restaurants are in this part of the park. Check out the "Be our guest tavern" with mural from Beauty and the Beast. You may even spot the beast make an appearance in the main dining room now and then. Cinderella's royal table is in the castle itself and is very hard to secure dining reservations. There are however a number of places where you can get food. For example enjoy pizza at Pinocchio village house, Counter service is also available at Gaston's tavern for snacks and drinks. Also around are storybook treats, Cheshire café, and the Friar's nook. The bibbidi bobbidi boutique which is a girl's princess dress and makeup store is set to reopen sometime in late Aug. Fantasyland is a great place to walk through and take in the sounds and sights of the Magic Kingdom. It brings out the child in me and I enjoyed discovering New Fantasyland on my recent trip.

One word: Iconic. It is very hard for me to pick a favorite Disney Park - if I have to, I would pick Magic Kingdom. Even harder is picking a land within MK, but I think Fantasyland would be up there on the list. It is hard to beat the place where kids young and old can experience so much joy and whimsy! Home to classic rides like Peter Pan's Flight, Small World, and Winnie the Pooh, Fantasyland is THE place in MK. Some recent additions have added more magic to the land, making this section the area where you will likely spend a good chunk of the day.

Right behind the iconic castle, this area of the park is dedicated to the classic Disney characters and movies. Here is where you'll find Peter Pan, Snow White, the Tea Cups, the classic carousel, and more rides! The vibe is very much that of vintage Disney and the rides will bring out some nostalgia for the grown ups. A lack of good quick ears locations in the area and just general traffic chaos being it down a notch overall. Be sure to be on the lookout for characters like the Mad Hatter, Alice, Peter Pan, Hook and the Evil Queen from Snow White. Overall: A- Classic Disney and some good characters to meet here!

After meeting Tinkerbell, we headed straight for Fantasyland. Surprisingly it's not that busy in the morning even though I expected families with young children to gravitate here first. It's easy to go from one ride or experience to the next in terms of both walking and wait time. We didn't bother with the mine ride because it's insanely busy all day long but I don't even know where the queue began. Somehow crowds aren't as much of an issue here despite the plethora of attractions in such a small area. There's a lot of good brunch options in the area: cat tails (chocolate chip filled pastries) at Cheshire Café, or croissants and cinnamon rolls at Gastons. It's bright. It's colorful. It's quintessential Disney.

I remember when I first visited Disney World, it was back in 2001. I thought the Magic Kingdom was going to be an exact replica of Disneyland's Magic Kingdom including Fantasyland; however, I knew the castle would be different because I've seen several images of the Cinderella Castle through the internet and on television. When I entered the Magic Kingdom, I was in awe of the castle; it was huge! The castle stood so tall and was gorgeous! It was so much bigger than the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland! I didn't know what was inside the castle but I wanted to explore it. In my mind, I believed that it was going to be a castle walkthrough and tell the story of Cinderella, not true but, I did learn that you can stay at the Cinderella suite and receive tours of it while visiting the park. Before entering Fantasyland, I looked at the guide book for their attractions. I noticed they did not have the following rides- Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Mr Toads Wild Ride and The Storybook Land Canal Boats; bummer! Fantasyland was sufficiently smaller than Disneyland's Fantasyland! The first thing I did was approach the castle. I tried to walk in but I was stopped by two hostesses asking me if I had a reservation. I quickly looked in and I saw that the castle was a restaurant! I told them I did not have a reservation and I quietly left and entered Fantasyland. The look and feel of Fantasyland was quite different from Disneyland's. The rides were more basic looking and less decorated too; even the teacups were in a tent! Far less attractive than Disneyland's version but still fun and beautiful too! I was excited to ride an attraction that I have never rode before; the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh which was brought to Critter Country in Disneyland years later and I also rode the usual attractions of Peter Pan, Snow White (which was recently replaced with the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train), and It's A Small World. I heard Fantasyland was recently remodeled; I'm excited to see the changes this year when my husband and I go to Disney World this coming June. Fantasyland is still magical and amazing and it brings out the kid in you and it is also a great place to see your favorite characters! If you are a newcomer to the park, I definitely recommend visiting this land! You'll love it!

There are serious problems with Fantasyland. Very long lines. Slow rides. Not enough shade. Not enough benches. Too many german sausages. Too many people. The people riding the Small World ride demand too much waving from the diners at Piccochio Haus. (This last point quite serious.) Not enough Mickey to be honest. You can spend a whole day in Fantasyland and not even see Mickey's face. (Except on like a million t-shirts.)

Fantasyland is awesome! There are quite a few attractions here - something for everyone. In particular, there are great rides for young kids. There is also areas to have photo ops with certain princesses.

The heart of what you think of the Magic Kingdom when you're thinking princes and princesses - lots of classic stories, the Prince's Carousel, Meet & Greet w/ the Princesses, and more. The area is a bit closed off for the fireworks but you can still get a pretty good view. Lines are very long inside this area behind the castle.

Love me some Fantasyland! Here are the ins and outs: It's A Small World - Must-do! Yes, it's cheezy, but who cares?! And who doesn't want the song stuck in their head all day?! http://www.yelp.com/biz/its-a-small-world-orlando#hrid:OHYWioIJ6QQFXJ26M_kUgw Peter Pan's Flight - Must-do! Again, cheezy. Again, who cares?! http://www.yelp.com/biz/peter-pans-flight-orlando#hrid:TDdhVpkFpwiopwomEBuu1g Mickey's PhilharMagic - Great 3D show that gives your feet a rest and puts you in the cool a/c for a while. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mickeys-philharmagic-orlando#hrid:H4Qf9ibfh989LP0_Qq0ljQ Prince Charming Regal Carrousel - It's an old-style carrousel inside the Magic Kingdom. It is what it is and nothing more. http://www.yelp.com/biz/prince-charming-regal-carrousel-orlando#hrid:DfQR47iC2PQn-RUTv6OPxQ Snow White's Scary Adventures - I'm not a Snow White fan, so I don't really care for this ride. If you're a fan, you should ride it and make it a must-do. If you are reading this prior to 5/31/2012, it's still open and you can ride it. If you are reading this after 5/31/2012, the ride has been removed because of the new Fantasyland expansion. http://www.yelp.com/biz/snow-whites-scary-adventures-orlando#hrid:wVHtWcouz8r2Rx9AaTVmlw Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - For me, it's a must-do, but I love Pooh! If you're not a fan of Pooh, you probably should skip this one. If you have kids, this one is a must no matter what! http://www.yelp.com/biz/many-adventures-of-winnie-the-pooh-orlando Mad Tea Party - I only gave this a 3 star rating. After all, you are only spinning around in circles. But they are the Tea Cups at Disney. If you only ever do it once, you do at least have to do it. Must-do! http://www.yelp.com/biz/mad-tea-party-lake-buena-vista#hrid:cse6Zq5WyXkOxfVjFd5Ftw Dumbo The Flying Elephant - As of this review, it's closed because of the Fantasyland expansion. It's scheduled to open back up fall 2012. I'll have to update this when it reopens because I'm not sure if they are just moving the exact same ride to a different spot or if they are changing it up. There are not many dining options available in Fantasyland. Cinderella's Royal Table is inside the Castle and requires prepaid reservations. Other than that, there's only Pinocchio Village Haus which is a quick service restaurant that has items like pizza and chicken nuggets. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pinocchio-village-haus-lake-buena-vista#hrid:CZRnsZtqIe0z3TAph1p9qQ The Enchanted Grove has wonderful slushies. I highly recommend them; very refreshing! They also serve warm beverages: coffee, espresso, and cappuccino. http://www.yelp.com/biz/enchanted-grove-lake-buena-vista#hrid:3Zi4rN9o3JiQQrZQHkj81A Fairytale Garden is an area tucked behind the castle where the kids can meet and talk with Rapunzel from Tangled. You'll have to check the times for the day you are there. Mrs. Potts' Cupboard has a variety of ice cream goodies for you to choose from, so treat yourself and the kiddies! http://www.yelp.com/biz/mrs-potts-cupboard-lake-buena-vista#hrid:hnHhMEq7tO1-kZdmu0Veww Fantasyland is a whole lot of cheezy and a whole lot of fun. Practically everything there is a must-do. This is the area of the Park where you will truly feel like a kid again, so enjoy it! =)

Are you kidding me? Anything less than 5 stars is just proof that some folks can never be happy! It's the "Magic Kingdom",.... buck up and get in there. Enjoy!

Small World, Peter Pan, Dumbo, and more! It felt like a time warp to walk through Fantasyland....I instantly felt like I was 8 yrs old again...so much fun! Many the rides were for little kids though, so we didn't get on them. The Better Half wanted to ride the Carousel though, so she had a good time on that...LOL http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fantasyland-bay-lake?select=ejF8nuFM6fkwE4MNu1jh0w#ejF8nuFM6fkwE4MNu1jh0w My favorite part was the Storybook Circus and the Goofini and Donaldo characters in the big tent. It was a photo op and these characters didn't disappoint. Goofini took some fun poses with us and entertained everyone. Donaldo was just as fun too. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fantasyland-bay-lake?select=5mP4Nhg8v9lUMQEIkjZdjg#5mP4Nhg8v9lUMQEIkjZdjg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fantasyland-bay-lake?select=EhkpWDd8m13iRQX8ls66HA#EhkpWDd8m13iRQX8ls66HA There's a lot of new construction happening in Fantasyland, so there was a big section blocked off...don't know what's going to be built there, but I'm sure it's going to be fun! Return Factor - 90%

Pretty decent, but those rides get really crowded! The two biggest attractions (at least line-wise) in Fantasyland seem to be the Dwarves Mining Ride and Peter Pan's Flight. I've gone on both rides at Disneyland in California and just really don't see what the big fuss is about. My fiance and I decided to prioritize and went on the rides and did the attractions that are actually exciting to use -- -Mad Tea Party (loved those spinny teacups!) -It's a Small World (not as exciting as the one at Disneyland, but still fun) -Be Our Guest restaurant (we diner there for breakfast) -Mickey's PhilHarmagic show (LOVED this!) -Pinocchio Village Haus (dined here for lunch) -Cinderella's Royal Table (we dined there for lunch on a separate day. LOVED it!) I will review the attractions separately and write more details for each there. Overall, Fantasy Land is fun. Some of the rides have insanely long lines, but overall its nice. And you get a really lovely view of the back of Cinderella's Castle from the center of this part of the park.

It's the most crowded area in Disney World, and for adults many of the rides are lame, but still - if I moved into Disney World, I'd pick a place in Fantasyland. It's just that Fantasyland is exactly what you think of when you think of Disney World. Everything is small, cute, and clean - except for the actual kids, many of whom are large, messy, and loud. :) Due to the fact that the rides here accommodate small kids, it's in Fantasyland that you'll find the longest lines. So, get there EARLY and hit what you can. Also, remember that some rides load faster than others. Use your Fast Pass for the ever popular Peter Pan's Flight, and catch a show while you wait. Mickey's PhilharMagic is truly wonderful! Grab lunch here, and find a table or bench to sit at while you watch the folks riding the carousel. Most of all, if you're here as an adult, remember that you're on the kid's turf. Try to stay back and relax (this will be tough if it's hot and especially crowded). Keep in mind - that exhausted kid throwing a tantrum could have been you a couple of decades ago!

Even after two visits to Magic Kingdom park I find it hard not to compare it to Disneyland. That being said, when you look at Fantasyland holds a certain magical quality all its own. This area is one of the crowded places inside any of the Walt Disney World parks. Lines are long and at any given point in the day you'll likely hear at least 10 kids screaming at a time. All the classic rides are here and some of my favorite restaurants as well. Visiting Fantasyland is a necessary evil all those who visit WDW must endure.

It will always be a hit. I'm still looking for little updates here and there. Where would we be without It's a small World? It's a classic. This is one ride that should remain the same.

This is one of my favorite parts of the park! It's beautiful! It's whimsical! It's...magical!!! There are plenty of rides, and shops! It's just amazing! This is the most crowded area, so either get there early, or get fast passes ASAP! Decide which rides you MUST do and plan accordingly. Have a battle plan and have fun storming the castle!!!

This was my first time at Disney World, and at 22 years old, better late than never. New Fantasyland is cute. Since it's only in the preview stages, the rides and attractions are currently limited, but a few were open. There was a photo op with Ariel, and the lighting in that room is simply fabulous. On four different cameras (both phone and point-and-shoot), it produces really great shots. We also visited Ariel's Under the Sea attraction, which was cute and an animatronic ride. We visited the Be Our Guest restaurant, as well, and WOAH. It was seriously stunning. From the gargoyles at the pathway to the castle, all the way to the numerous room, sweeping ceilings, painting, tattered drapes, the Ballroom... All of it was breathtaking. I really can't wait to visit this when it's been entirely revamped, and starts serving food. Also, fully operational was Gaston's Tavern, which served Le Fou's Brew in a large takeaway glass mug for I think either 8/9$. It's "a no-sugar added frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam in a souvenir goblet." One of my friend's got it, and shared it with us, and yeah, it's was pretty good. Gaston himself was outside, posing next to the fountain, which I thought was a cute little touch. The bathrooms are right around the corner, and have the cutest little marker's for male and female. The male has a little pitchfork in his hand, and the female has a cute little apron. Sexist? Certainly, but Disney is all about glorifying gender stereotypes. And besides, it really is a cute little touch. The Dumbo ride isn't here at the moment, though I think it will be brought back again, and neither is the Teacup ride, but a few other additions are under construction, including The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, which seems promising.

Nice and neat attractions. It help, it's a new place and new attraction, but the layouts of the new buildings are great and spectacular. I take a star because I think is a bad space used the two machines in Dumbo ride, and they eliminate some cool stuff. The attraction are for kids from 2-8 years. Use fast pass for now, because long lines is a common thing in new attractions. This review will be revise after I see the complete construction area finish, because it wasn't at my last travel, December, 2013.

Fantasyland, I love you the best! You ARE Disney! You are magical! So many rides in such a small area makes this the most fun you can have per square inch on Disney property. OK, I am sure that you thrill-seekers out there are really screaming in disagreement right now, so, sorry! Disney is to be applauded for keeping It's A Small World fresh and new by remodeling it, but at the same time, being so careful not to lose any of it's historical, classic flavor. Another big thumbs up goes to the addition of Philharmagic, which is a world-class production. There's so much construction and change going on in Fantasyland right now, that I expect to not even recognize it the next time I am in the park. I am so excited to see what they are developing. From what I understand, things will be opening up in phases, and this project is going to take a couple of more years! How exciting! My guess is that Tomorrowland will be next because it really needs a facelift badly! I guess it's kinda like decorating your house...once you do something, you see the next thing that needs it, and so on. It's always nice to speculate about what the mouse has up his sleeve!

Fantasyland makes every story from our childhoods come true from walking through Cinderella's Castle to flying through the sky on Peter Pan's Flight, there's bound to be something for everyone. It's a small world is one of a handful of classic Disney rides that hasn't been converted to something else. It will be a sad day when that happens. I love waving up at the kids eating their lunch as the boat departs. Mad Tea Party is fun, but if you don't like the feeling of being dizzy, this one isn't for you. It's also fun to try to take pictures while on this ride. The person is clear, but the background is whizzing by. I ate at Cinderella's Royal Table eons ago when I was on a school field trip. The chaperone for our group had made reservations so we lucked out! Like many of their seated dining options this one can be hard to get a reservation at. Sometimes you luck out by showing up the day of and seeing if you can pick up a cancelled one. So much stuff to do in this section of the park and now that they've actually rearranged the stroller parking, you can get through the area pretty easily. Rides Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Mickey's PhilharMagic Prince Charming Regal Carousel Activities Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Lots of Meet & Greets with different characters spread throughout: Pooh & Tigger; Alice & White Rabbit; Fairy Godmother; Merida Shopping Castle Couture Hundred Acre Goods Seven Dwarfs Mine Sir Mickeys Food Cheshire Cafe Friar's Nook Pinocchio's Village Haus

I'm usually a fan of Fantasyland, but it's under construction right now, and there's not as much to do there at the moment. The tea cups and Dumbo are here, but they're pretty basic carnival rides, and if you don't have kids, I wouldn't recommend bothering unless there's no lines. I do like the new Philharmagic, and the classic Small World, but the lines are usually so long for these, that I skip them for better rides in Tomorrowland. It'll be exciting to see what it looks like once they finish construction.

the happiest, and yet the most hectic part of Disney World. If I had time, I'd ride everything. But usually when I walk through here I'm focused on dodging rogue strollers, circumventing parties who have unfortunately thought it was okay to stop everyone in the middle of the walking path as they look at a map (seriously people, move over to the side near a building!) and trying not to lose my own group. But when late afternoon rolls around and the kiddies go back for a nap, this place begins to shine like it should. So, if you can wait, wait, and during the high points of the day take the outsides of the park, cutting through here will only slow you down!

Walking through Fantasyland as an adult made me feel like a kid all over again. Everything was so whimsical, and magical. I couldn't help but smile with a huge grin on my face, as I was walking through this part of the park. There is something for everyone in Fantasy land. I loved seeing Cinderella's Castle. There is so much to do in this section of the park. Everything looks like it is right out of a fairy tale. I was only here for the day but, I wish I was able to see more of Fantasyland.

The best park out of four at Disney World. So much stuff to see and so many cool rides that even the little one enjoyed. Magic Kingdom is as fantastic as I remembered. I'm so glad that we flew 5+ hours to visit this wonderful place. My little one really really really had a great time. We will definitely come back!

The Disney Castle brings out a mystique that makes you feel like a kid again. The fireworks, light shows and parades certainly excite the kid inside everyone! When you visit this park, make sure to pick up a "program" with the schedule of all the fireworks, parades and light shows. I recommend to see each at least once! Bring a camera! Take advantage of the "speed pass" to avoid waiting in lines in the most popular rides. Walk around and see which rides have the smallest line and knock them out ASAP and get "speed passes" for the rides that the apparent long lines. Check out the art on the inside of the Castle

Fantasyland is where you find all your characters. A lot of cool rides. Most of them you would need fast passes for. Great view of Cinderella's castle as well.