Magic Kingdom Park
Theme park · Bay Lake ·
Iconic theme park with Cinderella Castle, classic rides, parades
Iconic theme park with Cinderella Castle, classic rides, parades
"As the original park at Walt Disney World, anchored by its iconic Cinderella Castle, this is where classic Disney iconography meets major attractions. It features rides like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which continues the beloved Princess and the Frog story with memorable music and an iconic multi‑story flume drop, and also offers character dining experiences such as Chef Mickey’s, making it a quintessential stop for families and Disney fans alike." - Carly Caramanna
"The classic “Fantasy In The Sky Fireworks” goes off at 11:50 p.m., a perfect pre‑midnight crescendo in a park that stays open late to keep the celebration humming." - Elissa Garay
"On a first-timer, kid-focused day, we arrived by SUV through a special side entrance and were immediately coddled with snacks and water before threading from Frontierland to Fantasyland to Tomorrowland, pausing for mid-morning Tiana’s beignets and perfectly framed photos in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle. Even amid the park’s 107-acre chaos and glory, Lightning Lane access—and the occasional behind-the-scenes entrance—made waits negligible, letting us conquer 12 major attractions in about six hours and rack up nearly 15,000 steps. Trivia and history surfaced at every turn, and we capped it by watching the afternoon parade from a special elevated platform in City Hall, popcorn and all; it genuinely felt like we had the place to ourselves." - Jacqui Gifford Jacqui Gifford As the editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, Jacqui Gifford is always on the next plane. She constantly scouts for new hotels, shops, and restaurants to give readers the latest news and trends, and frequently appears as an expert guest on television networks, including NBC, CBS, ABC, CNBC, and MSNBC. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An iconic theme park where Smith gained experience in high-volume dessert production." - Henna Bakshi
"Magic Kingdom will witness new attractions, including the 'Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away' nighttime parade and a Pirates Of The Caribbean-inspired tavern. However, Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island will permanently close." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yaho