Magic Kingdom – the heart of the Walt Disney World resort – has so many attractions.
We often suggest that people begin and end their trips with a visit to Magic Kingdom because it just feels the most Disney-like, so it’s a great way to kick off and wrap up a trip.
Here’s a rundown of all Magic Kingdom rides and attractions…
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A quick overview
Magic Kingdom has the most rides of the Walt Disney World parks. With over 30 attractions ranging from a peaceful riverboat to iconic classics like “it’s a small world” all the way to intense thrill rides like Space Mountain or Tron Lightcycle / Run, there is definitely lots for guests of all ages to see and do here.
There are a total of 5 lands at Magic Kingdom and the entire park is based around a hub-and-spoke layout, with Cinderella Castle being the hub and all the lands as the spokes that branch out from there. For most people, this layout makes Magic Kingdom one of the easiest parks to navigate:
Due to the number of attractions plus all the character meet-and-greet opportunities at Magic Kingdom, we usually recommend that people try to spend 2 days if they can.
A Note about Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane Selections
As you’ll see noted below, many of the attractions listed are a part of the Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lane Selection systems. This is a pay-to-use extra that you can add on to your ticket.
Although we don’t recommend it for all of the Walt Disney World theme parks, we do think that Genie+ is worth it at Magic Kingdom.
In addition to the attractions listed below, Magic Kingdom also offers visitors lots of opportunities to see characters as well as live entertainment like the popular Happily Ever After nighttime fireworks show.
Designed to transport guests into the world of adventure, Adventureland is the Magic Kingdom home for some of the most beloved classic adventure Disney stories including Jungle Book, Pirates of the Caribbean, Swiss Family Robinson, and Aladdin.
Adventureland is also where you can find Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, which was the first attraction to ever feature Audio Animatronics when it debuted in 1963 at Disneyland.
Jungle Cruise is a river raft ride where animatronic animals and corny jokes abound.
Every Jungle Cruise Skipper has their own “routine” with jokes so every ride is a little bit different. Little ones who are easily scared should maybe be told ahead of time that the animals are all pretend.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 10 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: 1st or last hour, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): Ride at night for a unique experience and shorter lines
An 8 1/2 minute gentle boat ride through a Caribbean city of pirates. This attraction has over 125 animatronics, including 3 Jack Sparrows so be on the lookout for those.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 8 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: First 2 or last 2 hours, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): There’s a little drop at the beginning of the ride and it’s dark, but if you warn little ones and make it playful, they should be able to ride without much trouble
Essentially a big walk through treehouse that allows kids to burn off some energy. It’s themed after the Swiss Family Robinson movie and involves climbing through various rooms and stairs.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody who is able to climb 116 stairs
Attraction length: As long as it takes you to climb up and back down
Do we recommend? Only as a time filler
When to visit: Anytime
Lightning Lane available: No
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): The whole attraction takes about 15 minutes, don’t visit if there appears to be a line.
This is essentially Dumbo but with carpets. If you need to pare down your list of rides to fit them all in, this is definitely one that could be taken off. If you happen to have little ones who like the Dumbo-like rides, this will be fun for them.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 90 seconds
Do we recommend? For families with little ones and/or only as a time filler
When to visit: Anytime, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
We like to think of Fantasyland as the heart of Magic Kingdom since it features several family-friendly attractions that are based on classic Disney animated films, such as Peter Pan’s Flight, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and the Mad Tea Party. In addition to all the attractions, Fantasyland is where visitors can meet and interact with their favorite Disney characters such as Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel, Pooh, Tigger, Donald, Daisy, and more.
Fantasyland is also the home of the iconic “it’s a small world” attraction, which was designed by the famous Disney artist Mary Blair and features over 300 Audio-Animatronic dolls.
One of the most unique and newest attractions at Disney World, this attraction includes entering Maurice’s cottage and seeing characters from “Beauty and the Beast” come to life. The technology here is amazing.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 20 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: 1st hour
Lightning Lane available: Yes
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Eligible for Extra Evening Hours: No
Tip(s): Great to visit in the afternoon to get out of the heat.
A 3D movie featuring the music from various Disney movies. Anybody at any age will enjoy this 11-minute show, but if the 3D effects get to be too much for little ones, removing the 3D glasses usually helps.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 12 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: Anytime standby, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: Yes
Tip(s): Great to visit in the afternoon to get out of the heat
Board ride vehicles that are suspended from the top, and glide over charming scenery in the dark. Although the ride takes place mostly in the dark, it doesn’t typically scare little ones.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 3 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: 1st or last hour, Early Theme Park Entry, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): Queue is well-themed and has interactive elements that can be accessed using the Play Disney Parks app.
A 1 1/2 minute (seriously) roller coaster for kids featuring Goofy. Although this is a coaster designed for kids, some little ones will still find it to be too intense.
Height req: 35 inches
Suitable for: Anybody who meets the height requirement
Attraction length: About 90 seconds
Do we recommend? Yes, for kids
When to visit: Anytime standby, Early Theme Park Entry, or anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: Yes
Tip(s): If your little one has never ridden a coaster, this a great one to start with.
Board a Hunny Pot and go on a psychedelic adventure through Hundred Acre Woods. This is a popular ride and one that most little ones will like.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 4 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes, especially for little ones
When to visit: First 2 or last 2 hours, Early Theme Park Entry, or anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: Yes
Tip(s): Look to your left when entering Owl’s house and you will see a photo of Mr. Toad. This is a homage to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, the attraction that was previously housed in this location
A steam train that takes guests on a loop around all of Magic Kingdom. There are 3 stops – at the end of Main Street, in Fantasyland (back by Storybook Circus), and in Frontierland between Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 20 minutes to do the entire loop
Do we recommend? Yes, as both a time filler and as a method to get to the other side of the park
When to visit: Anytime
Lightning Lane available: No
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): This is a great attraction to ride if you have a little one that needs to rest since you can stay on it as long as you like. You can get on and off on any of its 3 stops so it is also a good way to save some steps if you need to cross the park.
Designed to transport guests back to the American Old West, Frontierland is where you’ll find one of the roller coasters at Magic Kingdom – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Frontierland is also where you can take a raft over to Tom Sawyer’s Island or catch a showing of the Country Bears Jamboree. Plus, this area is the future home for the reimagining of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
A great intro coaster for people who are working up the nerve to do bigger coasters. The theming is Old West style and there are lots of mountains and caverns to make your way through. There are no big drops like on scarier coasters but there are some fun dips that can lift you out of your seat.
Height req: 40 inches
Suitable for: Anybody 40″ and taller
Attraction length: About 3 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: 1st or last hour, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): Try riding this at night during the fireworks show for a fun and special experience.
Like outdated animatronics that sing corny music? This is a fantastic show for you. OK, it’s an easy attraction to get into and many little kids will probably have fun with it but it’s definitely outdated and not a high priority.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 16 minutes
Do we recommend? Only as a time filler and/or for a break
When to visit: Anytime
Lightning Lane available: No
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): Great place to get out of the heat for a bit.
Taking over the former Splash Mountain attraction, this ride will follow Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance. There will also be music from the movie.
Height req: 40 inches
Suitable for: Anybody 40″ and taller who doesn’t mind a 5-story drop with a little bit of water
Attraction length: About 11 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: TBD
Lightning Lane available: TBD
Eligible for Early Entry: TBD
Tip(s): While we don’t have all of the details about this attraction yet, we can assume the height requirement and attraction length from Splash Mountain will remain with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Splash Mountain closed permanently on January 23, 2023 in order to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
What starts as a gentle boat ride through cheery scenery ends in a steep drop and a splash. Throughout the 11-minute ride, you will encounter 3 lifts and 5 drops (most of them are mild, except for the 1 big one).
Height req: 40 inches
Suitable for: Anybody 40″ and taller who doesn’t mind a 5-story drop with a little bit of water
Attraction length: About 11 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: First 2 or last 2 hours, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): Non-riders can watch from the bridge, people who want to get more wet should ask to sit in the front.
A giant island that is basically a playground to explore. You board a raft near Big Thunder Mountain which takes you over to where you can venture around the island. FYI: there used to be hidden paintbrushes placed here and people who found them could redeem them for FastPasses. That is no longer the case.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody who can handle the rugged terrain
Attraction length: N/A
Do we recommend? Only as a time filler
When to visit: Anytime, generally opens 1 hour after park opening
Lightning Lane available: No
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): Usually opens later than the rest of the park.
A steam train that takes guests on a loop around all of Magic Kingdom. There are 3 stops – at the end of Main Street, in Fantasyland (back by Storybook Circus), and in Frontierland between Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 20 minutes to do the entire loop
Do we recommend? Yes, as both a time filler and as a method to get to the other side of the park
When to visit: Anytime
Lightning Lane available: No
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): This is a great attraction to ride if you have a little one that needs to rest since you can stay on it as long as you like. You can get on and off on any of its 3 stops so it is also a good way to save some steps if you need to cross the park.
Although it isn’t that big of a land, Liberty Square packs a big punch. Designed give the feeling of Colonial Era America, Liberty Square houses one of the most iconic attractions in all of Walt Disney World – The Haunted Mansion.
A tour of various ghost-filled rooms of a mansion. On your way to board your ride vehicle, you’ll first go through an octagon-shaped room that appears to stretch.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody (dark imagery could scare little ones)
Attraction length: About 10 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: First 2 or last 2 hours, or anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): Pay special attention at the end as ghosts appear on the screens as though they were part of your ride vehicle. The stretching room is often one of the scariest parts for kids, but you can ask the Cast Members at the entrance to skip it.
This theater (modeled after Independence Hall in Philadelphia) is home to 46 patriotic animatronics modeled after the past and sitting Presidents of the United States.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction Length: About 25 minutes long
Do we recommend? Yes, for anybody that enjoys history
When to visit: Anytime
Lightning Lane available: No
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): The theater is large and is rarely full, making it a great place to escape the weather.
Ready to blast off into the futuristic world of tomorrow? Then Tomorrowland is for you!
Here among other things you can catch a ride on the iconic Space Mountain, shoot a laser with Buzz Lightyear, take a tour on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority – People Mover, or watch the longest running stage show in the US at Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.
Plus, Tomorrowland is the home to the newest coaster at Magic Kingdom – TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Most kids seem to love boarding these gas-powered cars and driving them around the track at the super fast speed of 7.5 mph. There are far better rides than this one, but the track is so big that kids are often very drawn to it and want to ride. Because of the lines that build throughout the day, this is a good one to ride at the very beginning of 1 of your Magic Kingdom days.
Height req: 32 inches
Suitable for: Anybody 32″ and taller
Attraction length: 4 to 5 minutes
Do we recommend? If you can get away with not riding it, then I wouldn’t recommend it but kids will likely want to ride
When to visit: First 3 or last 3 hours, anytime with Genie+
Lightning Lane available: Yes, included with Genie+
Eligible for Early Entry: Yes
Tip(s): Ride at the beginning of the day or don’t ride at all (lines can get long and are in the sun).
A coaster-style attraction that allows guests to hop on a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles, just like in the movies.
Height req: 48″
Suitable for: Anyone who meets the height requirement and loves thrill rides
Attraction length: About 2 minutes
Do we recommend? Yes
When to visit: Anytime with Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane selection
Lightning Lane available: Yes
Eligible for Early Entry: TBD
Tip(s): The only way to ride is by joining the virtual queue or purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane in the My Disney Experience app. There’s also a complimentary locker system riders are required to utilize to store any loose items. Ride vehicles have smaller compartment for items like cellphones, glasses, and wallets.
The entrance to Magic Kingdom is where you’ll find the iconic Main Street Train Station, which is where you can board one of several steam trains that will take you on a loop around the entire Magic Kingdom park.
A steam train that takes guests on a loop around all of Magic Kingdom. There are 3 stops – at the end of Main Street, in Fantasyland (back by Storybook Circus), and in Frontierland between Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Height req: None
Suitable for: Anybody
Attraction length: About 20 minutes to do the whole loop
Do we recommend? Yes, as both a time filler and as a method to get to the other side of the park
When to visit: Anytime
Lightning Lane available: No
Eligible for Early Entry: No
Tip(s): This is a great attraction to ride if you have a little one that needs to rest since you can stay on it as long as you like. You can get on and off on any of its 3 stops so it is also a good way to save some steps if you need to cross the park.
Hi, John - We had an issue that was preventing the Jungle Cruise block from displaying. It has been corrected and Jungle Cruise should be displaying now. Thanks for calling this to our attention.
John
Thursday 5th of January 2023
Am i missing jungle cruise on here?
Felicia Goodwin
Friday 6th of January 2023
Hi, John - We had an issue that was preventing the Jungle Cruise block from displaying. It has been corrected and Jungle Cruise should be displaying now. Thanks for calling this to our attention.