13 Things You Should Never Do in Magic Kingdom

It’s time to put a STOP to waiting in massive lines, missing out on important reservations, and regretting the purchases you make in Magic Kingdom. (So consider this video to be THE lifesaver you were looking for.)

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[mrfairplay]

One of my favorite experiences was meeting Snow White at Akershus. We mentioned something about meeting the dwarves, and she asked, “Were they working hard?” And I replied “Well…all but one.” And she got the biggest smile and started riffing about Sleepy!

On another visit, my brother’s MIL and I were waiting for our cohorts (shopping) on Main Street, and we had an incredible time talking with the Suffragettes! Assume you’re talking to the characters and you’ll have a great experience!

[chriswhiteauditions]

If you plan on taking a ride share from MK at the end of your park day, the easiest way to do it is to walk over to the lobby of the Contemporary and order your car from there. Doing this allows you to avoid crowds on the monorail, the ferry, and at the TTC. It also allows you to save money by not paying for a Minnie Van.

[patrinaherringshaw]

Thank you for the content. We are planning a trip later this year to Disney so every little bit of information is helpful. It has been years since we visited.

[Leamax]

Went to Magic Kingdom the other day and it was crazy on how much was going on, but I loved every part of it. (I even had Mulan sneak up behind me after I got my picture with Mickey out of nowhere and I got a pic with her)

[Laura-lhsm]

Two huge cheer competitions take place in Disney (ESPN) during April (sometimes May), you have The Summit and Worlds, big gyms and D2, so expect a ton of cheerleaders in the parks and hotels.

[birbluv]

AJ and her team do a stellar job as usual. I have a couple of tips based on my Feb. 1 experience. Watch the fireworks from Frontierland, especially if you have claustrophobia. Not many people around, great view of the fireworks themselves, and you can see the castle - just not the Main Street projections. Afterwards, let the crowd clear out while you have a nice seat and enjoy Country Bears Jamboree (which I can never get enough of) and/or Hall of Presidents (which actually is a fine show, and Walt’s way of celebrating the United States. By the time you reach the castle area, things will have pretty well cleared out. Another tip: if you are alone and have a disability, don’t take a Minnie Van. I don’t know how else you can leave the park without struggling to a bus stop, but you will never be seen in the crowd of families, kids, strollers being loaded, etc. If your phone has a good charge and you can communicate with the driver, go for it - but my iPhone 13 was too hot to charge, even in the evening, and I got stranded.

[parkerwalker]

Some of my favorite things to do in Magic Kingdom are to watch the parades. Festival of Fantasy, the Adventure Friends Cavalcade, and Boo to You at Mickey’s Not So Scary is awesome! 😍

[pjr]

I’ve been surprised with a 2 week trip to disneyworld with just three weeks to go and our first day there is literally the day Tron opens.

To say I’ll be trying to join that virtual queue is an understatement. To be one of the first to ride a new ride and on my birthday no less, I really really hope I get in!!

[isabelwall]

I do feel overwhelmed by all these tips and tricks. I just want to go and not think…there’s SO much planning and stuff it’s driving me crazy

[janetscanlan]

The last two times I was at the Magic Kingdom the shooting gallery was free! Even though we saw the sign posted saying "35 shots for $1" (which is way too cheap for Disney), there was no fee. It was a great way to pass some time when other people in your vacation group visited the nearby toilets. Give it a "shot." It might be free.

[Ronclown]

I have alot of favorite rides in MK but my all time favorite is It's a small world. I know that the song can get annoying but the little kids on that ride are very cute and the wait times aren't usually that long if u can time it right.

[birbluv]

One more thing: you can almost forget about getting reservations for a fireworks dessert party. I tried at the right times for Feb. 1, and rechecked over and over. People do not let $100 or $114 per person deter them. There’s a whole lot of money flowing around Disney World.

[jadecoloredglasses]

No one’s going to run to Tron first during early theme park entry because there won’t be a physical queue. That pattern won’t start until they open the standby line.

[Azalecita]

I'd love to go one day, but I've suffered from vertigo episodes and ear problems so many times that I'd probably skip the rides, which makes it feel a bit like a waste of money, but on the other hand it means I don't have to stress or waste time in line

[penelopepitstop]

I like the virtual queues. I haven’t had any issues using them (for Rise and Guardians). To me it’s the closest we have to fast passes. As for the mine train, it’s a long line even at rope drop! Peter Pan is another one that’s always crowded.

[boricuatodabone]

I went to Magic Kingdom back in February and I cried watching Cinderella castle for the first time and thankfully I have a friend who is a cast member and really was an awesome guide for my first Disney experience I hope I can go back in October so if there’s any advice you can give me for October that would be great

[hardytyler]

Watch fireworks from big thunder mountain because low wait times and beautiful views ❤❤❤❤❤❤ and Casey’s corner is amazing and I need my corn dog nuggets, fries and plastic cheese dip fix!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[jwild]

Eat at skipper canteen and ride the jungle cruise and go to the tiki room!

[johnweigle]

One of my favorite treats in MK is the Pineapple cupcake at the confectionery.

[dianapotter]

What’s considered peak times 🤩 we’re going next week. We also purchased tickets for a after hours event. It said we had access to rides.