Magic Kingdom

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Look Inside 'Mouse Map': Disney World Magic Kingdom

Here's a preview of the Magic Kingdom pages in the new Mouse Map 2011, completely updated with improved maps and more features. Flip through the pages to get a preview, then visit the Mouse Map 2011 order page to get your high-resolution PDF or printed version.

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! Each theme park chapter begins with an introduction to the park.
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The overview map helps you get oriented to the lands inside the Magic Kingdom.
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The map of Main Street USA shows the key features of all Mouse Map park pages: attractions, restaurants, shops and other key locations.
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Each page guides you through the park. Next up is Adventureland (rotated so everything fits nicely).
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The map of Frontierland also shows the parade route. I've even added my special tips, like how to avoid long lines.
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Liberty Square is a good example of all Mouse Map features. The blue waterway and green trees help illustrate the feel of the park.
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Use the check boxes to mark attractions on your "must-do" list. If you have kids, you'll probably check off many here at Fantasyland!
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Disney World is always changing, so I've added flags to mark new and updated features, like those here at Mickey's Toontown Fair.
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Tomorrowland is the last map Magic Kingdom map page. Can't you visualize yourself walking through the park?
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Each theme park chapter of Mouse Map ends with a special page of tips covering the best days to visit, parades and entertainment, and best places to relax.
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Magic Kingdom Counter Service

I'll admit it... I prefer to eat at counter-service restaurants at Disney World. Here is a sampling of low-cost, quick-service meals and snacks at the Magic Kingdom, found on the maps beginning on Page 18 of Mouse Map. Most of these meals cost less than $9, and the kid's meals are around $5. Read more

Fantasyland Update: Toontown Closing February 2011

When you look at Page 20-21 of Mouse Map, you'll see a note about the planned expansion of Fantasyland and this message about Mickey's Toontown Fair: "Enjoy these attractions while you can!"

There's now a deadline. The Disney folks have announced that Toontown will close on February 11:

That doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about some of your favorite characters. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the Disney princesses will move to Town Square in the location currently known as Town Square Exposition Hall in spring 2011. Until that location is ready, they will continue to greet guests throughout Magic Kingdom. Meanwhile, Tinker Bell will relocate to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and her other fairy friends will appear later in the spring at Epcot. The Walt Disney World Railroad will stay open, but the Toontown station will remain closed during construction.

I'm updating all of the relevant pages this week... That's one of the coolest things about how Mouse Map is published! We are constantly updating so that you get the most accurate map possible.

Now let's see... how many visits can I make to Minnie's house between now and February 11?  

Posted by Anne on Mon, 2010-12-13 20:26

How To Tour Fantasyland With No (Almost) Lines

 My No. 1 tip for touring the Magic Kingdom is to arrive 15 minutes before park opening and head straight to Fantasyland. You'll be able to enjoy all of the best attractions for the kids and "kids at heart" by 10:00 with minimal waiting. This photo guide shows you my preferred touring order. To see where the attractions are located, see Page 18-19 in Mouse Map, which you can order as a PDF download or spiral book to take with you to the park.

How to Do It All at Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom

Just a short post live from the Magic Kingdom! My favorite tip for anyone visiting Disney World is to arrive at the park when it opens. By staying ahead of the crowds, you can enjoy more attractions in under two hours than many guests will be able to through the rest of the day.

This morning, I went through bag check at about 8:45, just in time for the morning welcoming ceremony. Then we early birds hit the rides! At 9:00 sharp, I was standing under Cinderella's Castle ready to enjoy Fantasyland. Here's what I did in less than 90 minutes:

  • Flew with Dumbo over Fantasyland.
  • Rode a magic ship with Peter Pan to Neverneverland.
  • Bounced with Tigger and Pooh through the Hundred Acre Wood.
  • Took a spin on the Mad Hatter's Tea Cups.
  • Escaped with Snow White from the Wicked Queen.
  • Rode a magical horse around the carousel.
  • Enjoyed a concert with Donald at Mickey's Philharmagic.
  • Took a boat ride with the children from around the world in "it's a small world"

I had a few minutes before Casey's hot dogs opened, so I visited the 999 happy haunts at the Haunted Mansion and wrote up this post.

Did I mention that I waited for less than 5 minutes for every ride and most were walk-ons? How's that for a great morning?

Seriously, my plan for Fantasyland works virtually time. Now it's time for some lunch and head to work. Enjoy the rest of your day!

PS: Check out Page 20 in Mouse Map for more details on Fantasyland attractions, shops and dining. The more familiar you are with each area of the Magic Kingdom, the more you'll enjoy your day!

Posted by Anne on Tue, 2009-11-17 12:04

Tiana's Showboat Jubilee: My Personal Dream Comes True at the Magic Kingdom!

Photo: Tiana's Showboat Jubilee! at the Magic Kingdom.

When I was a teenager, I spent my summers reading every "juvenile novel" series in our small-town public library. One of my favorite books, Showboat Summer, featured twin sisters who spent a summer working onboard a paddlewheel showboat. Oh, how I longed for such an adventure... or to at least see a real showboat production.

That's why I'm so excited about the new princess appearance at the Magic Kingdom. To promote the upcoming movie, The Princess and the Frog, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and other characters are starring three times daily in Tiana's Showboat Jubilee!

After a short sort-of-but-not-really-a-parade procession to the Liberty Belle in Liberty Square, the princess, her prince, and a group of 15 singers and dancers board the ship for a live show as it paddles on the Rivers of America. The best spots for viewing are along the boardwalk in Frontierland.

(Here's a shot from the Disney photographer... I plan to go see it this weekend and get some more photos and video.)

After the show, the princess is available for greetings (read: autographs and pictures) in a special area behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe.

This special activity is scheduled to end on Jan. 3, 2010. I hope it's so popular that they keep it going! You can never have too many showboat shows, IMHO!

Posted by Anne on Mon, 2009-10-26 23:19

Evening Extra Magic Hours at the Magic Kingdom

Fireworks over the Magic Kingdom castle.I haven't written in a while about Extra Magic Hours.... We checked out the evening Extra Magic Hours at the Magic Kingdom last night, and I'm happy to report that it's still one of the best ways to maximize your time in the park!

The park closed to day guests at 8 PM, and the attractions were open for Disney Resort guests only from 8 until 11 PM. We started the evening by watching Wishes from Main Street, which took until about 8:20. We then went to Tomorrowland and a Fastpass for Space Mountain, and rode the Tomorrowland Transit Authority.... perfect timing for our ride into space. Then we took a spin on Astro Orbiter, which had a 20 minute wait.

(In case you haven't heard, no more wristbands for Extra Magic Hours! Cast members ask to see your Disney resort room key as you enter each attraction.)

Next we went to Fantasyland, starting with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh... about 15 minutes in line. Always fun! Then we narrowly escaped from the witch on Snow White's Scary Adventures... seriously.... the ride stopped for a minute just as we were under the big rock that the witch is trying to push down! The wait was less than 10 minutes.  Read more

Posted by Anne on Tue, 2009-01-27 09:22
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