Another great night at the park. Got there around 8pm. We were able to ride Pirates of the…read moreCaribbean, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, People Mover, and Tron. Unfortunately, they didn't have the new Annual Passholder popcorn bucket that was released that day (5/1/2026). Park as always was magical!

Another amazing visit, shutting down the park at 11p! It was cool to enter Main Street during the…read moreday and leave alongside the Electrical Parade. It's hard not to include this park during a Disney trip. It offers SO much and many of the crowd favorites: Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Tiana's Bayou, It's a Small World, Cinderella's Castle, and more! The Crystal Palace and Beauty & the Beast are popular eating destinations. We opted for quick service and followed advice from bloggers to eat at Pecos Bills with another snack stop at Pinocchio Village. Both were stellar choices. Even coming early and staying late, it's impossible to experience this park in only one day. Our kids are now much older and we agreed this park is certainly created for younger families. There's certain segments we no longer consider visiting because of that. If you're staying at a Disney resort, you likely will have a shuttle for transportation. For locals and drivers there's a parking lot. We were offsite and took an Uber to the Polynesian, later taking the monorail to the entrance.

Overall, the waiting areas decorated in theme for Ariel's grotto. It's absolutely amazing. There…read moreare seashells embedded in the flooring. There are water features and it's a really cool retreat from some of the summer heat or the hotter days in fall or spring. Overall, the ride itself is smooth. It's a good transition. I will say that when for whatever reason they do have to stop the ride. If you are in the under the C-section of the song area, it can get a little bit loud for Littles and frankly for adults too, if you are sound sensitive. I wholly recommend this as a wonderful attraction and ride for all ages.

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.

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 enjoyed riding Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney World again recently, but for the first time as…read morean adult. This is an incredibly popular and all-time classic ride, not just at Disney theme parks, but in the amusement park industry. It spawned a multi-billion dollar movie franchise, after all. At Disney, Universal, etc., I love the old-school rides with animatronics and practical special effects. They have a certain charm about them. The Disney World version of this ride opened at Magic Kingdom, in Adventureland, on December 15, 1973. The original version opened at Disneyland on March 18, 1967. I rode one or both of these versions when I was a kid back in 1989-1990. I think I enjoyed the ride more as an adult. Two other versions of this ride exist in Tokyo and Paris, making four total. A variation exists in Shanghai, but is different. The setting, the story, and of course, the music (from 1967) are whimsical and a lot of fun. "Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me." In 2006, the ride was refurbished to incorporate characters from the film series that started in 2003, most notably with appearances from Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow. The ride has a distinct smell caused by bromine, which Disney uses to treat the water instead of chlorine. It's become such a signature part of the "practical effect" charm that you can actually buy candles that smell like "Pirate Water." You might get a few little splashes of water on you and there's one small dip during the ride. We had Lightning Lane passes for this ride just before noon on a non-holiday Monday. We experienced little to no wait.

I always want to like this ride more than I do once I'm on it. The Speedway has been around forever…read moreand is located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The ride usually has a wait, but it does move fast as the cars are consistently moving through and taking on new guests. The cars are speed controlled, and honestly move really slow - which makes sense for both small children and liability for Disney. The track is one of the better parts as you get to go through the back part of the park and see some sights you wouldn't be able to see otherwise. It's not a long track, so it's over pretty quickly. Overall: B- Lack of speediness and not much else to offer other than a short ride makes this attraction just okay for me.

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!

4 Stars for a well executed and NEEDED addition to fantasy land at Walt Disney World's Magic…read moreKingdom, but just not so exciting. Many many years ago there was a sky way gondola ride that went from Tomorrowland to Fantasyland...basically from Carousel of Progress to It's a Small World. The area that is now the village & tower (AKA Bathrooms) are now located where the abandoned Fantasyland station closed and was disguised by trees for at least 15 years. Now, to save the day and turn this area that became a stroller parking lot, no seriously...it was a parking lot of strollers w/ an attendant, I kid you not. This area became very narrow and there are nowhere near enough bathrooms at WDW in general, but that's a whole other topic. Point being is that they knocked down that old building and cleared way for increased traffic flow, added toilet facilities AND add additional theming to Fantasyland expansion. Originally it's said that the tower was going not be to be forced perspective, but rather a "real life" full size tower. The execution of the overall area is really done just how you would expect it to be: perfectly themed and artistically on point. I love the wanted posters and if you look for an employee doorway at to the right of the ladies room you'll find a very serious Maximus greeting you! I love it. Why not 5 stars? Well, because it's bathrooms and planters and a cool tower. If there was a bit more use for the area, other than 1 and 2, then it would be five star with an attraction, show or character meet & greet area. I really do like this addition. Rapunzel was a big movie with my girls when they were younger and Ive a soft heart for it. Its a cool area that I look forward to seeing develop over the next few years. DISNEY PRO TIP : DO NOT, I REAPEAT, DO NOT PUT YOU HANDS IN ANY FOUNTAIN AT WALT DISNEY WORLD OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. Don't ruin you vacation....wash your hands. Enjoy and have a magical trip! Ps- Wash your hands

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.

Uniqueness: Think Thunder Mountain + Snow White crashed together…read more Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][ ] Ride Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Cost: [x][x][x][x][x] Recommendation? Go here for Line Drop when you can, only waited surprisingly 35 min and it went by pretty quick! I heard the hype about Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and was definitely worried as going to try this ride without the Lightning Pass would be a bad idea. But turns out even though coming into the park around 930, the wait was only 35 minutes? Perhaps I was lucky or everyone was bolting to Tron but the wait went by really quick and was glad to not need to buy the lightning pass. The setting is nice and for the kids, they won't get too bored waiting as there's Snow White Decor everywhere to keep them occupied. Ride quality was very close in my opinion to Thunder Mountain with the wooden roller coaster ride (except without the rumbling of Thunder Mountain we all know of) and the length was about right for a medium roller coaster. Would I wait this line again for this ride? Not a problem with me and I'll definitely keep this ride as one of my many go-tos when visiting Magic Kingdom.

I enjoyed this roller coaster because it did not make me feel like I was going to lose my lunch, or…read morethat I needed a chiropractor to adjust my back. Very entertaining for all of my family who rode the ride.

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!

Every kid remembers riding Peter Pan's Flight. You climb into a flying pirate ship, soar over…read moreLondon, and suddenly you're eight years old again, believing in pixie dust. It's not a ride, it's a memory machine. The ride itself is short--just a couple minutes of glowing sets and twinkling lights--but it's pure magic. Flying over the tiny London streets, drifting into Neverland, seeing Captain Hook run for his life--it's as close as you'll ever get to feeling like Disney bottled childhood. It's the ride that proves nostalgia doesn't need G-forces. The problem? The line. Always long. Always. Doesn't matter if it's rope drop, midnight, or during a hurricane--you're looking at 60 minutes minimum. This is the only ride where the wait time is longer than Peter's attention span. You'll stand there for an hour for a ride that lasts three minutes, and you'll still walk out smiling like a fool. A little history flex: Peter Pan's Flight was one of Disneyland's original 1955 rides, imported to Disney World in 1971. Back then, Imagineers wanted you to "be" Peter Pan, which is why Peter wasn't even in the ride originally. Guests were confused, so they added him later. Translation: people waited an hour just to wonder where the main character was. The line is longer than Wendy's bedtime story. Peter Pan's Flight is short, simple, and still one of the most magical rides in Disney history. The line is brutal, the payoff is quick, but the memory sticks with you forever. Because in the end, everyone grows up--except this ride, and that's exactly why we love it.

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.

If you need that one ride that's can rock a child to sleep. Or that ride to take a load off of…read moreyour feet while you digest that burger from Cosmic Rays. This ride comes in clutch! On warm night it can be a life saver and fun way to view the park from above.