Disclaimer: I'm not one of those Disney Adults, so I can't blindly just rate this place 5 stars…read morebecause Disney is the God I choose to worship. But as a random person, we didn't really have a bad experience. Magic Kingdom is not an amusement park, it's a theme park. Rides are basic, but I think it's so every guest can have the same experience. Easy to stop and go if you need to get on the ride in an untraditional way. Completely overpriced though, which is why my wife and I have been together for 22 years and this was the first time we went to Disney in that time. If we didn't spend more on lightning lane passes, we would not have had a good day. I feel you can do whatever you want here. People cut in line, push past others, talk through all the instructions and rides. Some weird woman just recited the entire Haunted Mansion introduction, because with main character syndrome, she wanted to ruin the experience for everyone else? I feel I enjoy Marvel and Star Wars more than most other properties and I still think Disney has catching up to do with Universal Studios. It's a better world over there. There is a lot of Disney "Magic" though. You have to pay for it, but like Disney, you throw enough money at a problem and it does appear better.

Mixed experience: Great for the kids, but tough on the waiting parents…read more We decided to give Disney a shot now that our kids are old enough to enjoy the experience, but it was overall a bit of a letdown compared to the time we had at Universal Studios. On the positive side, the rides are great, and our children truly had a blast. As expected, wait times are long, but the real downside kicks in if you are a non-rider waiting for your family. Unlike Universal, which features plenty of air-conditioned stores and amenities near every ride exit, Disney offers very little relief from the blazing heat for waiting parents. Kind of a bummer for non-riders. A word of warning for future travelers: over-plan your budget. A few days here will heavily hit your wallet. While it is ultimately a great milestone experience for families, the high costs and lack of comfort likely makes this a one-and-done trip for us. I'll never say never; however, this is where we are currently leaning. Have fun, wear your sunscreen, and bring a mini fan if you are going during the spring or summer. Enjoy!

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid is OK. Ariel looks weird, mainly in the face…read more While I still enjoyed this ride and thought it was fun, the overall quality of the animatronics was a step below most other rides at Disney World. I thought maybe that was because this ride opened around the same time as the movie in 1989. However, I was a bit surprised to learn after the fact that this ride actually opened 23 years after the movie, in late 2012. On the ride, you board clamshells that take you on an adventure under the sea. Pretty much all the characters from the movie make an appearance and the ride is filled with Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's popular songs like "Part of Your World," "Under the Sea," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," and "Kiss the Girl." The "Under the Sea" song and dance segment is bright and colorful. It reminds me of going to E.T.'s planet in the E.T. Adventure ride at Universal Studios. It's a festive party; both rides have that neon-colored, crowded "creature party" aesthetic. During our visit, the animatronic Ariel in this section was broken and inanimate. Kind of funny and creepy. During the "Kiss the Girl" segment, the plastic water coming out of the fishes' mouths didn't look great. It added to the overall sort of "knock-off" and kitschy look of the ride. Also, right before the end of the final scene with King Triton and the wedding of Ariel and Eric, the ride stopped on us. So, I was able to get a good, long look at the different animatronics and scenery. Finally, I thought the transitions between the high-quality video and the actual practical physical ride props were a bit jarring. Other rides do it better like, for example, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros at EPCOT. We had Lightning Lane passes at around 1:47 PM on a non-holiday Monday and experienced no line and no wait.

If you're a Little Mermaid fan, or you have little kids, than this is your ride! This attraction is…read morelocated in Fantasyland and takes you through the Little Mermaid movie. It is a slow moving ride that goes on a flat track and will move your clamshell 365 degrees, as well as going backwards and tipping backwards as well. It does not spin fast and as someone who gets motion sickness, you should be fine. The seat has a lap bar for the entire row and is not comfortable at all. It is a very hard bench. I find this ride becoming more of a favorite probably since it is super cute and the line is never very long. The line can get long at times, but I recommend waiting until the wait drops below 20 minutes. The line starts outside which has little shade and is very hot in the summer, but then moves inside, where the majority of the line is. Inside it is covered and much cooler. It is actually really dark inside and my eyes always have to adjust. This ride is very colorful, very musical and very fun. If you know this movie, you are going through the story quickly. There are a few dark areas throughout the ride as well as a couple of loud parts. This rides also "stops" as well. There is not a time we have been on this that it did not have a stop for a a minute or so. This ride is designed for children, however, as an adult, it is becoming a favorite of mine. It is nice long ride, that you can sit and relax. This is a must go in the summer for us! Cool, AC, sitting down, sign me up! I would recommend this ride but only when the line is 20 minutes or less. Otherwise, wait and come back later.

No trip to WDW is complete without riding Pirates Of The Caribbean. Yes there have been updates…read morethrough out the years, and I feel like right now it is in a weird in between phase, but it's still a great ride. Iconic scenes. Memorable one liners. Great animatronics. We love this ride. The queue was clean. The cast members were in character. Was a very nice experience overall

A classic! The ride queue is rather boring but thankfully it offers a shorter wait than other…read morerides. Much of the queue and the ride is undercover or inside so you will get relief from the weather or sun. The boat ride is overall tame. There is a bit of sloshing and one small drop midway that could get water on your seat. The scenes are so much fun and give you a lot to look at, plus glimpses of Jack Sparrow who is always up to mischief. You'll empty into a gift shop which is a kid favorite. Restrooms are also nearby and it's great to make a pit stop here.

I liked this ride. It was a fun exciting one for my toddler. I let her take the driver's seat and…read morenow I have a preview of what things may look like in another 14 years. In this ride you drive your cars along the speedway. It only goes so fast but I think you do indeed have to hit the gas, which I did whilst my little one steered. We did a lot of bumping along the car's guard rail since driving was a new experience for her! At the end of the ride you can take a photo for your "permit". With my Memory Maker I was able to get a copy for free but otherwise I think it costs 7 or 8 bucks.

Still probably the most entertaining that manages across different kid ages and adults - trying to…read more"race" each other and figuring out how to control around the curves, there are definitely tips (slow down if you're bouncing to get better control and you only need to turn the wheel no more than 120-180° any direction - any more than that is not useful). It probably would be great if they replaced with electric and made it just the gas "sound" but we'll see with any Magic Kingdom ride, it takes planning and not sure if that's ever in the plan... maybe get an EV company to sponsor it like the GM ride in Epcot?

While exploring Fantasyland, I saw Rapunzel's Village and Tower! The most noticeable feature to me…read moreis the tower. Rapunzel's tower from Tangled is very cool to see from an up close perspective! It felt like you were in the movie! The tower is not accessible for entry, however, the outside of the tower has been detailed extremely well. The tower appears as though it could have easily come right out of the film. At daylight hours, the tower is quite nice. However, when evening arrives with lights like the lanterns from the movie, the entire atmosphere changes and becomes much more immersive! Although this area contains themed restrooms, there is no indication that they are bathrooms! This is not your average restroom stop in Magic Kingdom though! There are details throughout the area including Pascal hiding within some of the design elements, wanted posters of Flynn Rider and many other small details to give off the idea that this is essentially a mini Tangled town. I was happy about this being a slightly less crowded area of Fantasyland as well. It is nice to be able to step back and stop for a moment to capture some photos and take a quick rest from the crowds. Unlike many of the rides surrounding this area, there isn't always a huge crowd of people here! It is definitely worth stopping by especially at night. There are so much details to Rapunzel's tower!

LISTEN I FEEL CONFLICTED. Because YES this is a pretty area ok. but like IT'S A BATHROOM T.T I…read moredon't want the bare minimum when I've seen other parks have entire rides ok. T.T

We visited here with our kids and it was such a special experience. We were seated right away at…read moreour table. And we enjoyed our friendly servers, who made sure we were taken care of. We both ordered the steak as our main entree, which was cooked perfectly. Our kids loved the atmosphere and getting to meet all of the Disney princesses who stoped by our table from Snow White, the Little Mermaid, Jasmin from Aladin, among others. We're excited for even more great reviews moving forward.

The iconic Cinderella Castle! Found at the end of Main Street, the rest of Magic Kingdom centers…read morearound it and it's the favorite spot for many parade watchers. It is rare to be a visitor of the castle. The restaurant is sought after and it's difficult to secure a seat. You'll be in good company with the rest of us snapping pictures with a castle backdrop.

From time to time we stop in to see this fun filled 3D short film- show operates every 15 min or…read moreso.. seats are comfortable - keeps you engaged, sing along if you'd like, 100% recommend seeing this if you can fit it into your magic kingdom day!(:

As much as I enjoy an air conditioned break and chance to sit, this attraction is in need of an…read moreupdate and refurbishment. The film itself is still good but would benefit from added scenes from more recent movies and some of the 4D effects don't always work well. I've also noticed some of the seats appear very worn. I still enjoy this attraction not just from the break from the heat and standing but it is not a must do for me every time we visit.

Seven Dwarfs is a fun, classic, must-do ride at Disney! The queue is very cute and on-theme, where…read moreyou can spot the Seven-dwarfs cottage and when you enter the mine, some lit lanterns, and a little video featuring the seven dwarfs telling you how to stay safe on the ride! The ride's not that crazy, with only a couple of medium-sized drops, and little kids do it, too! The part indoors with the seven dwarfs is one of my favorite, because it's fun to watch them mining for diamonds and singing "Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's off to work we go!" There are some twists and turns, and you get some pretty good speed on this coaster! I will say, at the beginning there is a small drop that some people freak out at when they see, but it's really not that bad. Thanks for reading! -A

What a cute little surprise! I found this via Google search and definitely a must to ride!…read more I used the lightning pass, however line was not too long if you 'run' to it first thing park opens. The indoor decorations were so beautifully thought through. Will definitely ride again.

Peter Pan's Flight was our very first ride at Magic Kingdom, and I'm honestly so glad we started…read morewith this one! I'll admit, I had never really watched Peter Pan before this trip (I know! ), but that didn't stop us from being excited to experience the ride. We waited about 25 minutes, which felt like a win because the line got MUCH longer later in the day. Even the queue itself was adorable. Walking through the Darling family's home was such a cute touch, and I especially loved the interactive shadow effect while waiting. It was so simple but really well done. The ride itself was short, but incredibly cute and whimsical. There's something so fun about being in the little ship and flying over Neverland. My daughter absolutely loved it. Definitely a great ride to hit early if you can. And if you're a Peter Pan fan, I imagine it's even more magical!

Nostalgic, The story of Peter Pan, lost boys, Wendy, Captain Hook's ticking clock and ultimate…read moredemise! Definitely a ride for the kiddos. I personally wouldn't wait in line for this again but it has cute interactive activations while in line. Playing with your shadow, ding dong bells, tinkerbell flying thru drawers and turning on lights! Fly thru to neverland! Sort of like ET ride! It takes you thru peter battling hook!

I really enjoyed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom at Disney…read moreWorld. It's a relaxing ride that takes you on a tour of Tomorrowland with elevated views. The ride goes inside and out--you'll go through Space Mountain and also see Cinderella Castle, the Tomorrowland Speedway, and the retro-futuristic Astro Orbiter (to name a few attractions). I love the 1920s and 30s pulp science fiction and 1960s Space Age look (Googie architecture) of Tomorrowland. The PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom opened in 1975 (four years after the park opened) and includes a model of Progress City, Walt Disney's vision for EPCOT in the 1960s. The PeopleMover actually stopped on us when we were next to the diorama of Progress City, so I got to look at it for a while. I found the seats in the vehicles to be quite comfortable with good lower back support. There was no Lightning Lane for the PeopleMover. On a non-holiday Monday around 4:00 PM, the line was long. We waited about 10-15 minutes, which felt like a long time since we had been using Lightning Lanes for most of our recent trip to Disney World. This is the only Disney PeopleMover still in operation. I hope it never closes. The PeopleMover in Tomorrowland at Disneyland (California) opened in 1967 and closed in 1995.

This is the "sit and relax" ride. It's easy to miss, but…read moreit's pretty nice for a break. It's an easy going sit down ride. It's usually never packed, but it's one of the more enjoyable and entertaining rides for relaxing. Don't pass it up! Especially when all the other rides have such a long wait!