Top 10 Things To Do At Disney's Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is the flagship of the WDW resort. There is so much to do and see it was difficult to narrow it down to just 10. If your time is limited at the Kingdom these are the a ttractions you must make sure you visit.

1. Space Mountain

One of three mountains at Magic Kingdom, this rollercoaster is located in Tomorrowland. Guests board the train at the Space Port and are then hurled into the darkness of space with only the glowing planets and stars as light. Height requirement - 44”. Fast passes available.

2. Splash Mountain

This is the second mountain at Magic Kingdom. It is located in Frontierland across from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This attraction is similar to many “log rides” at other parks. This one, however, is done Disney-style. Guests are taken on a peaceful river ride featuring a large cast of audio-animatronic characters from Disney’s Song of the South before plummeting down the 52’ drop. Height requirement - 40”. Fast passes available.

3. It’s a Small World

Yes, it is cheesy. Yes, you will be singing, whistling and humming the silly song all day long. Yes, everyone has to ride this attraction. It is located in Fantasyland. There is no height requirement and fast passes are not available.

4. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

This is one of the newest attractions at Magic Kingdom and an absolute must see. The premise is a Monsters comedy show. Guests are ushered into a theater setting. Monsters, Inc. characters interact with the audience as they do their comedy routines. Several audience members are called to participate. One special guest becomes “that guy” throughout the entire show. It is very entertaining for adults and children alike. Due to the high interaction between characters and guests each show is unique.

5. Astro Orbiter

Astro Orbiter sits above the TTA platform in Tomorrowland. While the ride itself is not that spectacular (similar to the Dumbo ride but in rockets) it is the view that makes it worth the ride. As the rockets spin there is a great view of Tomorrowland and Cinderella’s Castle. The best time to ride this attraction is at night when Magic Kingdom is all lit up. Fast pass available

6. Carousel of Progress

This attraction was built for the 1964 World’s Fair. After a short period at Disneyland it was moved to WDW in 1975. It is located in Tomorrowland. The attraction takes place in rotating theater with six scenes. Each scene depicts an American family (audio-animatronics) during different eras of technology. There is no height requirement and no fast passes. Be sure to look for the hidden Mickey’s in the last act.

7. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin

This ride is an absolute family favorite. If you have any video gamers in the family this is definitely a must. It is located in Tomorrowland adjacent to Monsters, Inc. Laugh Factory. Riders are loaded into the space cruiser vehicle equipped with two laser guns and a joystick. The object is to shoot the targets with the laser guns to accumulate points. The space cruiser can be rotated with the joystick. Point totals are shown on the vehicle dashboard. Even though the lines may get long for this attraction it moves relatively quickly since the space cruisers are in constant motion. No height requirement. Fast passes available.

8. The Haunted Mansion

This is another family favorite. Guests are ushered into a dark mansion where they are welcomed quite chillingly. They are then escorted to the Doom Buggies for the ride portion of the attraction. Although not particularly scary the audio-animatronics and special effects are wonderful. The ride has undergone some changes in the last couple of years due to the movie by Disney. Be sure to look for the hidden Mickey’s in the ballroom scene. No height requirements. No fast passes available.

9. Pirates of the Caribbean

Just the queue leading up to the ride is great and has some great photo ops. The ride itself takes place in a boat where guests float along a river viewing various scenes from the pirate life using audio-animatronics. The ride has been updated to feature Captain Jack Sparrow. It was so well done you would almost swear it was Johnny Depp in real life.

10. SpectroMagic Parade

SpectroMagic is probably the most beautiful parade at Disney. It is held nightly (or semi-nightly depending on the season) at Magic Kingdom. Each of the 27 floats are covered with LED lights and depict a different Disney film. This is one of the most popular parades so be sure to get a viewing spot early.