Magic Kingdom Attractions

Loads of super-cool attractions at my favorite theme park! I usually recommend at least two days at this park, especially if it is your first visit, so that you can have the opportunity to experience as much as possible. Here’s a list of those Magic Kingdom Attractions to help you make that must-do-list for your amazing trip!

Fantasyland

• Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel
  • This Carousel stands out in a central location within Fantasyland. With the backdrop of Cinderella’s Castle, this classic ride entices kids of all ages.
• Mickey’s Philharmagic
  • An indoor 3D presentation that you won’t soon forget. You’ll be seated in concert hall style seating for the duration of the 12 minute show. A nice break from the Florida weather. Wheelchairs and ECVs are welcome.
• Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Your very own pirate ship will whisk you away to Neverland in this slow moving, low light, adventure. This is a classic favorite among park goers, and as such, the lines here tend to be quite long. Your best bet will be a fast pass, or if that is not an option, try to grab this one right when the park opens. No wheelchairs or ECVs here, you must be ambulatory to ride.
• It’s A Small World
  • Super cute, slow moving, boat ride that takes you on a world tour. One of the original opening day attractions in 1971, this has been a popular attraction ever since. As you float down Seven Seas Waterway, you’ll see nearly 300 dolls with outfits representative of their respective nations around the world, and you’ll hear that famous song in 5 different languages. Wheelchair access is available for this attraction.
• Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Climb into an adorable clam shell that will transport you into Ariel’s underwater world without ever getting wet. A must-do for princess Ariel fans. Wheelchair access is available here as well.
• The Barnstormer
  • Join Goofy aboard his stunt plane coaster at Storybook Circus. A great introductory coaster ride that lasts less than a minute long. There is a 35-inch height restriction to experience this one.
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Another classic theme park attraction with a Disney twist. The little ones flock to this attraction! Thankfully there is a virtual queue in place for this one, so you will not have to wait in a long line outside, instead you can take advantage of the covered play area.
• Mad Tea Party
  • If you are prone to motion sickness, this may be one you want to avoid. The disc at the center of the cup is used to spin you faster or slower. The theme here is based upon the Mad Hatter in the Alice and Wonderland story. There’s no height restriction, and you must be able to transfer from your wheelchair or ECV if you are using one. This is an outdoor, covered ride, and the queue is outdoors as well.
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Take a ride in a giant honey pot, and visit your friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Super cute slow ride that can get a little bumpy, and has a couple of dark spots. Total ride time is approximately four minutes, and the entire ride is indoors and climate controlled. Great choice for Pooh fans.
• Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train
  • One of my favorites, the animatronics here are adorable! This is a mild coaster themed after the Disney movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Your side to side swinging ride vehicle is super fun as you round all the twists and turns.  There is a 38-inch height restriction here, and you must be able to transfer from your wheelchair or ECV, if you are using one.
• Enchanted Tales With Belle (currently closed)
  • I want to call this one, “story time with Belle”. It is kind of an immersive meet and greet. You’ll walk through Maurice’s cottage and workshop as you wind your way through the queue, then magically, you’ll find yourself at the Beast’s castle. Select volunteers here will get to take part in bringing Belle’s story to life, and everyone has a fun time.

Tomorrowland

• Tomorrowland Speedway
  • A very cute raceway for the young auto enthusiast in your group. The track is super cool, but the cars move relatively slow. You must be 32 inches tall to ride, and you must be 54 inches tall to drive a car by yourself. The track received a very cool Christmas light layover for the holidays last year, it was beautiful, and you had to drive the track to really get a good look at all of the decorations.
• Space Mountain
  • This one is a super fast roller coaster completely in the dark! If you like thrill rides, then you’ll love this one! You’ll only see streaks of light and shooting stars flying by you as the dips and turns come out of nowhere. The ride lasts just under 3 minutes, and you must be 44 inches tall to ride. Space Mountain is very popular, and the wait can be very long. This is a good use of a fast pass, and if you are not able to get one, I would suggest heading straight for this ride at park opening.
• Astro Orbiter
  • Another Disney themed, standard theme park staple with the cars moving around in a circle. Amazing how the kids always want to ride all of these, as if putting it in a new setting with a differently shaped car makes it a whole new ride experience. Astro Orbiter is, however, the centerpiece of Tomorrowland, and the inspiration for many an Instagram photo.
• People Mover (Temporarily closed for refurbishments as of the date of this post)
  • Enjoy a full ten minutes of relaxation and cool views of the park on the futuristic, Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover. Your trip will be narrated as you catch back stage views of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Space Mountain and the Star Traders shop. This is a must do with a fast moving line that will give everyone in your group a nice break.
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
  • An indoor theater-style show with animatronics that depict how technology has changed our lives through the years. The theater has a circular stage that the seating area actually revolves around to be presented with each part of the show. The total show lasts for 21 minutes and is both wheelchair and ECV accessible.
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • A not to miss, interactive, ride in a star cruiser where you will help Buzz to defeat Emperor Zurg by firing your infrared laser cannon. The attraction is rather low light, and is very slow moving. There is a joystick in the ride vehicle that will allow you to spin your vehicle 360 degrees to take aim at your moving targets. Score is kept for each ride vehicle so that you can challenge other members of your group.
• Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor
  • A theater style interactive show that may have you laughing until your sides hurt. Audience participation makes this show super entertaining every time you see it. Indoors, climate controlled, and wheelchair or ECV friendly. You can text your very own corny jokes to the number provided while you are in the queue, and they may just be used in the show. The show lasts about 15 minutes, and don’t forget to say “hi” to “that guy” when you are leaving.

Adventureland

• The Swiss Family Treehouse
  • A Self guided walking tour of the shipwrecked Swiss Family Robinson’s tree house. Super cute tour. No wheelchairs or ECV’s are permitted here, and there are quite a few stairs involved. This one is nice for a day when the lines are especially long, because the line here tends to move steadily, even on crowded days.
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • This one is a pretty standard theme park attraction, but throwing a Disney theme onto anything makes it more enticing. Each carpet will seat up to four guests, and the two in the front will control the carpet’s up and down movement, while the two in the back will be able to tit the carpet toward the front or the back.
• The Jungle Cruise
  • A definite must do! This is a slow moving boat ride through dangerous jungles. The cast members do an excellent job as your skippers here. Each one inserts their own flair, so you can ride this one multiple times and each experience will be slightly different.
• The Enchanted Tikki Room
  • An adorable indoor performance put on entirely by audio animatronics. This is colorful and lively enough to entertain the younger ones in your group, and since it is indoors with bench seating, it’s a nice break for the older ones in your group as well.
• The Pirates of the Caribbean
  • One of my all time favorites here. A slow moving boat ride that takes place in a very low light environment with a short period of total darkness (for those with sensitive ones in their group). Scenes are taken from the popular movies, and you’ll want to keep your eye out for Jack.

Frontierland

• Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • You’ll have to be at least 40 inches tall to ride this speeding train that will take you through a ghost town and cursed cavern. Great ride for thrill seekers, and this one has a couple of dark spots for those who may have sensitive ones in their group.
• Splash Mountain
  • This ride is scheduled for re-imagineering, so if you have never experienced it, you may want to put it on your must-do list before it goes away for good. It’s a classic log flume ride with theming that comes from the pages of “Song of the South”. Your ride will finish with a 5-story drop, headed for Brear Rabbit’s briar patch, where you will get wet. There is a 40-inch height requirement to ride this one as well.
• Tom Sawyer Island
  • You’ll take a ride on a log raft to reach the island where you can explore a frontier fort and secret caves. This self guided walking tour is a great escape from the crowds. You won’t be able to take a wheelchair or ECV on the island.
• Country Bear Jamboree
  • A classic Disney audio animatronic show with the fun-loving Country Bears. Another indoor attraction with stadium style seating. These types of attractions make for a nice break from the Florida heat. Plenty of room for your wheelchair or ECV here.

Liberty Square

• Hall of Presidents
  • A super impressive combination of audio animatronics and digital projection. This is one that I recommend everyone check out at least once. The audio animatronics here are very lifelike, and it is another opportunity to get out of the Florida sun.
• Liberty Square Riverboat
  • This is a half-mile tour down the Rivers of America aboard a Colonial-era steamboat. You’ll have some amazing views of the park as you circle Tom Sawyer Island. There are four decks on the boat that each have limited seating available. The best views, however, will be from standing on the upper deck, if you are able. Wheelchairs and ECVs are welcome aboard.
• Haunted Mansion
  • One of my all-time favorites! A slow moving ride that takes you on a tour through a haunted estate. No gory scenes here, but the entire tour is in very low light or darkness.