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What is the easiest way to get to Magic Kingdom?

The Magic Kingdom doesn't actually have a parking lot. Instead, guests can park at the Transportation and Ticket Center. They can then take either the Walt Disney World Monorail or a ferry boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to reach the Magic Kingdom. Take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom!



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Transportation Center Monorails The monorails at the Transportation Center service both the Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT. You can take a direct monorail to the Magic Kingdom, or the resorts monorail, which stops at the Magic Kingdom and all of the Magic Kingdom area resorts (more info on that below).

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By far the most scenic transportation choice, water taxies and ferries travel between the resort hotels and the theme parks allowing guests a fun experience along with convenient transportation. Water taxis and ferries sail to and from Magic Kingdom park, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs.

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Travel by Car to the Magic Kingdom There are a few downsides to driving. Be aware that when you travel by car, you will not park near the theme park entrance. You will need to leave your car in a parking lot and take the tram to the TTC, then travel by ferryboat or monorail to the gates of the Magic Kingdom.

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Just like the Monorail, Disney Skyliner and bus service, whether you want to ride on a Magic Kingdom Ferry or float over to Epcot on a Disney Friendship Boat, all water transportation options at Walt Disney World are completely free.

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There's too much in the park to easily do in a single day. It's probably more of a one-and-a-half or two-day park. That said, this is a one day itinerary post, and there are a few approaches you can take to have one very good nearly perfect day at Magic Kingdom.

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Go Early If you want to avoid long lines there's no simpler way than to wake up early and get to the park before it opens. Whether you have access to early entry or not, being at the park entrance before it opens will save you lots of time. Usually, you can get in 2-3 rides during the first hour of park operation.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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Disney's Contemporary Resort (0.5 miles away) One of the best hotels to stay at close to the Magic Kingdom is Disney's Contemporary Resort. The resort has a few modes of transportation to get to the park — you can walk (it's about 10-15 minutes) or take the Monorail!

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Although Guests are encouraged to use cashless or contactless methods of payment for reduced-contact transactions, cash is still accepted throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

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Walt Disney World is still using Theme Park Reservations, which means you have to reserve the park you would like to visit in advance. If you see that the park you're wanting is not available, you can make a reservation for another park and, if available, park hop after 2:00 PM.

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What to do if Your Theme Park Reservation Date is Sold Out
  1. Keep refreshing. The system is live and people cancel reservations all the time. ...
  2. Upgrade to Park Hopper tickets. If another park shows available, you can make a park reservation for that park. ...
  3. Change your ticket dates.


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Magic Kingdom Least Busy Days in Order:
  • Tuesday (best day to go to Magic Kingdom)
  • Thursday.
  • Wednesday.
  • Sunday.
  • Friday.
  • Saturday.
  • Monday (busiest day at Magic Kingdom)


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The following tips will help you make the most of Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom. Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30–60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides.

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Because Magic Kingdom is often the number one park on visitors' lists, they'll hit it first on their trip. If they arrive on a weekend, that makes it a Sunday or Monday! Generally, Tuesdays through Thursdays are much less crowded than other days of the week.

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If you have Early Entry, you'll probably want to start with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan's Flight, or Space Mountain. We discuss the details of these rope drops in more detail in our dedicated Magic Kingdom Early Entry and Rope Drop post.

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However, most people can also go and take a nap and then come back and enjoy the extra magic hours at night. So you're more likely to have more people during the nighttime extended hours than daytime. However, it is still less crowded at night, and the weather is better once the sun goes down.

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Saturdays and Sundays are usually the busiest days of the week. I've had some of my favorite times at the Resort during the summer months and major holidays, but to be on the safe side, you'll want to avoid those days because there will be many families squeezing in the magic while they're out of school.

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