Arrive before park opening. If you want to ride Magic
Kingdom's most popular attractions with minimum waits, and especially if you
only have one day, arriving early is necessary.
- Head straight towards Tomorrowland and ride Space
Mountain.
- Also, in Tomorrowland ride Astro Orbiter.
- and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
- Next, Frontierland and Splash Mountain.
- Move on to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad next door.
- Now, Adventureland to ride Pirates of the Caribbean
- and the Jungle Cruise. Also, a great time for a Dole
Whip.
- On to Liberty Square for the Hall of Presidents,
- the Haunted Mansion.
- and lunch @ Columbia Harbour House.
- Now through Fantasyland for Peter Pan's Flight,
- It's a Small World
- and the Tea Cups.
- Maybe Mickey's Philharmagic???
- Back to Tomorrowland for Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor,
- the Carousel of Progress,
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority
- and
the Tomorrowland Speedway.
Take the boat back to FW for a break and dinner.
After dinner, start thinking about the Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes, the nightly fireworks display. If the parade isn't that big of a deal to you, skip it and use the time to ride some attractions. Lines are often shorter during this time period and the outdoor attractions are a whole new experience at night! However, if the parade is important to you then you need to be thinking about a good spot. You can watch the parade in Frontierland, Liberty Square, and Main Street U.S.A.
Even though Wishes takes place in the sky, you still need to have a good spot to fully enjoy Wishes in all of its glory. We recommend Main Street, even though its crowded. The bridge over Tomorrowland is also a great spot because Tinkerbell flies just overhead!
Remember that as soon as the last firework explodes, there will be a massive flood of people for the exit resulting in clogged and crowded bus stops, boat docks, and monorail ramps. Either position yourself near the exit for a quick escape or chill in the shops and grab a snack until the crowds die down. Transportation continues even after the park closes.
Disney is about having fun with your family and loved ones. Strict schedules and stress doesn't make for a magical day. So use this as a guide, enjoy, and have a magical day at the Magic Kingdom!
