The Magic Kingdom was the first of Orlando’s Disney parks

What is the secret to the longevity of the Magic Kingdom at Disney World Orlando? Some say it was the simple vision of the Walt Disney Company, establishing a place where families can come together and experience wonderment over the same things, as well as transporting parents back to their childhood, while educating and entertaining children at the same time. Others say it’s the attention paid to minute details, such as the secret corridors to transport cast members from one area of the park to the next to maintain the “illusion,” or the ornate signage and cue line for Splash Mountain, or the “Figaro Fries” at the Pinnochio Village Haus restaurant, or the cleanliness and professional service every step of the way. Every visitor’s starting point should be Cinderella’s Castle, arguably the happiest place on Earth.

Once you pass through the Main Street the so called “opening credits,”  Tomorrowland appears to the right. This part was designed to look like the future, as 1920s science fiction writers imagined it. Space Mountain, a fast-moving indoor rollercoaster, is one of the most popular attraction at Disney. Kids will love the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin that puts them right in the middle of an arcade game. Parents will love one of the oldest Disney rides, the Carousel of Progress. Kids will also enjoy the Mickey’s Toon Town fair, where they can climb cartoon replica houses and ride Goofy’s mini-rollercoaster.

From the Magic Kingdom around, you will enter Fantasyland. Your Disney vacation won’t be complete without a Cinderella’s castle! Inside her castle there are the family coat of arms and mosaic murals. On the second floor you will find Cinderella’s Royal Table restaurant, but don’t forget that you will need a reservation to get a seat. The Cinderella Suite is one of the most coveted prizes Disney has to offer. However, Fantasyland has many low-impact rides, suitable for young children. Here you will find the popular ride “It’s a Small World”, the Mad Tea Party and Cinderella’s Golden Carousel. The Pinnochio Haus is a great place to grab double cheeseburgers and “Figaro” fries on the cheap!

The next Magic Kingdom land you’ll find yourself in is Liberty Square, home to the Hall of Presidents, the Liberty Square Riverboat and the extremely popular, and spooky, Haunted Mansion. The Haunted Mansion was completed in 1963, but the imagineers couldn’t decide what to do with the interior until 1971, when it finally opened! Inside this 18th Century Hudson River Valley manor, you’ll find 999 spectacular ghosts! The mansion is more “cool” than seriously terrifying, but you may not want to bring very young children all the same.

In Frontierland, don’t miss Splash Mountain, which one of the best rides! This is not your typical log flume ride. Move through the story of Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear with over 100 animatronics to experience some unexpected twists, before the final 52 foot plunge into the thorny briar patch. In this part you can grab a turkey leg, stop in the shooting gallery or watch the Country Bear Jamboree, where animatronic bears sing their hearts out!

Cross a wooden plank bridge and find yourself in Adventureland, a fun and different part of Magic Kingdom, where you will find the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, which is built with incredible detail, each animatronic pirate with facial expressions, hairy legs and all. Mind the flying bullets, and carry on through the jails and experience the marketplace with Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa. The Jungle Cruise, takes you through four continents where you can see Cambodian tigers, headhunters, hippos, elephants, ancient temples and giant butterflies from your swampboat.

Disney resorts like the Contemporary and the Polynesian are located right next to the Magic Kingdom theme park. You can arrive at any theme park via the Contemporary resort’s monorail, which runs right through the building, making it the most convenient accommodation. However, the Polynesian has a really excellent “Spirit of Aloha” Dinner Show. These accommodations are some of the pricier resorts, averaging around $329/night.

For cheap Magic Kingdom eats, adults can sit down and eat for less than $10 at the following Disney restaurants: Aloha Isle, Aunt Polly’s Dockside Inn, Casey’s Corner, Columbia Harbor House, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café, Frontierland McDonald’s Fries and the Pinnochio Village Haus. By contrast, the most expensive dining can be found at the Round Table restaurant and Tomorrowland Terrace Café. Every little Disney World discount helps when budgeting.

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