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{{Infobox amusement park {{Infobox amusement park
| name = Magic Kingdom Park | name = Magic Kingdom Park
| logo = Magic Kingdom Logo.svg | logo = Magic Kingdom.svg
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| image = Cinderella Castle October 2021.jpg | image = Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World (2024).jpg
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| caption = ], 2021. <br>Icon of Magic Kingdom. | caption = ], the icon of Magic Kingdom
| location = ]
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| resort = ] | location2 = ]
| location = ] | location3 = United States
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| coordinates = {{Coord|28|25|07|N|81|34|52|W|type:landmark_region:US-FL_source:frwiki|display=inline,title}} | coordinates = {{Coord|28|25|07|N|81|34|52|W|type:landmark_region:US-FL_source:frwiki|display=inline,title}}
| theme = Fairy tales, Americana and ] characters | status = Operating
| homepage = {{officialwebsite}}
| owner = ]<br><small>(])</small>
| operator = ]<br>'''Key People''': Sarah Riles (VP)<ref>https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/meet-the-women-behind-the-magic-leading-and-protecting-walt-disney-world-theme-parks/</ref><br>Perry Crawley (GM-Operations)<ref>https://www.disneyinstitute.com/blog/leadership-is-for-everyone-guiding-your-team-with-examples-stories-service/</ref>
| opening_date = {{Start date and age|1971|10|1|p=yes}} | opening_date = {{Start date and age|1971|10|1|p=yes}}
| owner = ]<br />(])
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| operator = ]<br />'''Key people:'''<br />Sarah Riles (VP)<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet the Women Behind the Magic Leading and Protecting Walt Disney World Theme Parks |url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/meet-the-women-behind-the-magic-leading-and-protecting-walt-disney-world-theme-parks/ |website=Disney Parks Blog |date=26 March 2021 |access-date=October 11, 2023 |archive-date=December 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201220927/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/meet-the-women-behind-the-magic-leading-and-protecting-walt-disney-world-theme-parks/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />Perry Crawley (GM,&nbsp;Operations)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.disneyinstitute.com/blog/leadership-is-for-everyone-guiding-your-team-with-examples-stories-service/|title=Disney Institute|website=www.disneyinstitute.com}}</ref>
| season = Year-Round
| theme = ], ]&nbsp;characters and ]s
| slogan = ''The Most Magical Place On Earth'' | slogan = ''The Most Magical Place On Earth''
| status = Operating | season = Year-round
| homepage = {{URL|https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/|Magic Kingdom}}
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'''Magic Kingdom Park''' is a ] at the ] in ]. It opened on October 1, 1971, and is owned and operated by ] through its ] division. The official park name has changed slightly over the years, from ''Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom'' (1971–1994) and ''The Magic Kingdom'' (1994–2017). The park was initialized by ] and designed by ]. The park layout and attractions were based on ] in ], and are dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters. '''Magic Kingdom Park''' is a ] at the ] in ]. It opened on October 1, 1971 and is owned and operated by ] through its ] division. The official park name has changed slightly over the years - from ''Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom'' (1971–1994) to ''The Magic Kingdom'' (1994–2017). The park was initialized by ] and designed by ]. The park layout and attractions were based on ] in ], and are dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters.


The park icon is ], inspired by the fairy tale ] featured in the ]. In 2022, the park hosted 17.13 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the world for the sixteenth consecutive year and the most visited theme park in North America for at least the past twenty-two years, The park has become a cultural touchstone and symbol of ]. The park icon is ], inspired by the fairy tale ] featured in the ]. In 2023, the park hosted 17.72 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the world for the seventeenth consecutive year and the most visited theme park in North America for at least the past twenty-three years. The park has become a cultural touchstone and symbol of ].


==History== ==History==
===Planning=== ===Conception===
] ]
Although ] had been highly involved in planning the resort complex and park, he died in 1966, before he could see the vision through. Although Walt Disney did not live to see Walt Disney World, he did come to Florida in person to survey the land, meet with local officials, and announce the project to the media. After Walt's death, his brother ] took over the project. ] began construction on Magic Kingdom and the entire resort in 1967. The park was built as a larger, improved version of ] in California. ] was highly involved in planning the Walt Disney World resort complex and park, coming to Florida in person to survey the land, meeting with local officials and announcing the project to the media but not being able to see his vision come to life due to his death from cancer in 1966. After Walt's death, his brother ] took over the project. ] began construction on Magic Kingdom and the entire resort in 1967. The park was built as a larger, improved version of ] in California.


Magic Kingdom was built over a series of tunnels called ]s, a ] of ''utility'' and ''corridor'', allowing employees (called "cast members") or VIP guests to move through the park out of sight.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Utilidors|url=https://d23.com/a-to-z/utilidors/|access-date=2020-07-03|website=D23|language=en-US}}</ref> Magic Kingdom was built over a series of tunnels called ]s, a ] of ''utility'' and ''corridor'', allowing employees (called "cast members") or VIP guests to move through the park out of sight.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Utilidors|url=https://d23.com/a-to-z/utilidors/|access-date=2020-07-03|website=D23|language=en-US}}</ref>


Because of Florida's high water table, the tunnels could not be put underground, so they were built at the existing grade, meaning the park is built on the second story, giving the Magic Kingdom an elevation of {{convert|108|ft|m}}. The area around the utilidors was filled in with dirt removed from the ], which was being constructed at the same time. The utilidors were built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The tunnels were intended to be designed into all subsequent Walt Disney World parks but were set aside mostly because of financial constraints. Because of Florida's high ], the tunnels could not be put underground, so they were built at the existing grade, meaning the park is built on the second story, giving the Magic Kingdom an elevation of {{convert|108|ft|m}}. The area around the utilidors was filled in with dirt removed from the ], which was being constructed at the same time. The utilidors were built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The tunnels were intended to be designed into all subsequent Walt Disney World parks but were set aside mostly because of financial constraints.


===Opening and operation=== ===Opening and operation===
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Magic Kingdom Park opened as the first part of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 1971, commencing concurrently with ] and ]. It opened with twenty-three attractions, three unique to the park and twenty replicas of attractions at Disneyland, split into six themed lands, five copies of those at Disneyland (], ], ], ], and ]) and the Magic Kingdom exclusive of ], rather than the Disneyland ]. The Walt Disney Company promised to increase this number with a combination of replicas and unique attractions. While there is no individual dedication to Magic Kingdom, the dedication by ] for the entire resort was placed within its gates. Magic Kingdom Park opened as the first part of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 1971, commencing concurrently with ] and ]. It opened with twenty-three attractions, three unique to the park and twenty replicas of attractions at Disneyland, split into six themed lands, five copies of those at Disneyland (], ], ], ], and ]) and the Magic Kingdom exclusive of ], rather than the Disneyland ]. The Walt Disney Company promised to increase this number with a combination of replicas and unique attractions. While there is no individual dedication to Magic Kingdom, the dedication by ] for the entire resort was placed within its gates.


The only land added to the original roster of lands in the park was ]. The land originally opened in 1988 as Mickey's Birthdayland to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. Later the land was renovated as Mickey's Starland and eventually to Mickey's Toontown Fair. The land was home to attractions such as ], Minnie's Country House, ], and Donald's Boat. It closed on February 12, 2011, to make way for the expansion of Fantasyland. The Walt Disney World Railroad station in Mickey's Toontown Fair, which opened with Mickey's Birthdayland in 1988, was closed for the duration of the construction. In 2012, the space where Mickey's Toontown Fair sat reopened as a part of Fantasyland, in a sub-section called the Storybook Circus, where an updated Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction was relocated. The Barnstormer was retained and was re-themed to ].<ref name=FLEupdate12-10-2010>{{cite web | last = Smith | first = Thomas | title = New Fantasyland Expansion Update | date = December 10, 2010 | url = http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/new-fantasyland-expansion-update/ | access-date = December 10, 2010 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110110180329/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/new-fantasyland-expansion-update/ | archive-date = January 10, 2011 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> The only land added to the original roster of lands in the park was ]. The land originally opened in 1988 as Mickey's Birthdayland to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. Later the land was renovated as Mickey's Starland and eventually to Mickey's Toontown Fair. The land was home to attractions such as ], Minnie's Country House, ], and Donald's Boat. It closed on February 12, 2011, to make way for the expansion of Fantasyland. The Walt Disney World Railroad station in Mickey's Toontown Fair, which opened with Mickey's Birthdayland in 1988, was closed for the duration of the construction. In 2012, the space where Mickey's Toontown Fair sat reopened as a part of Fantasyland, in a sub-section called the Storybook Circus, where an updated Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction was relocated. The Barnstormer was retained and was re-themed to ].<ref name=FLEupdate12-10-2010>{{cite web | last = Smith | first = Thomas | title = New Fantasyland Expansion Update | date = December 10, 2010 | url = http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/new-fantasyland-expansion-update/ | access-date = December 10, 2010 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110110180329/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/new-fantasyland-expansion-update/ | archive-date = January 10, 2011 | df = mdy-all }}</ref>] in the far distance, pre-2000|left]]


Since opening day, Magic Kingdom has been closed temporarily because of eight hurricanes: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pedicini|first1=Sandra|title=Disney World closing early today as Hurricane Matthew approaches|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-hurricane-matthew-disney-world-closing-early-20161006-story.html|access-date=October 6, 2016|work=OrlandoSentinel.com|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006170450/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-hurricane-matthew-disney-world-closing-early-20161006-story.html|archive-date=October 6, 2016}}</ref> The first non-hurricane related day the park has closed is on September 11, 2001, due to the ].<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707055125/http://disneyreporter.110mb.com/disneyreporter/transporter/wdw/mk/index.htm|archive-date=July 7, 2011 |title=Magic Kingdom|work=Disney Reporter|url=http://disneyreporter.110mb.com/disneyreporter/transporter/wdw/mk/index.htm}}</ref> Walt Disney World was closed from March 15, 2020 to July 11, 2020 due to the ] pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/29/business/disney-closures-continue-coronavirus/index.html |title=Disneyland and Walt Disney World to remain closed because of coronavirus |first=Clare |last=Duffy |website=] |date=March 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/media/disney-world-close-coronavirus/index.html|title=Walt Disney World closes, paralyzing the company's tourism empire|author=Frank Pallotta|work=CNN|date=March 12, 2020|access-date=July 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2020/05/27/live-blog-walt-disney-world-reopening-plans-presentation/|title=Live Blog: Walt Disney World Presents Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Recovery Taskforce|author=Laughing Place Staff|work=Laughing Place|date=May 27, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref> In addition, there are four "phases" of park closure when Magic Kingdom exceeds capacity, ranging from restricted access for most guests (Phase 1) to full closure for everyone, even cast-members (Phase 4).<ref>{{cite web | author=Cassie | title=What Happens When A Disney Park Is Closed Due to Reaching Capacity? | website=DisneyDining | date=January 5, 2014 | url=http://www.disneydining.com/happens-disney-park-closed-due-reaching-capacity/ | access-date=September 15, 2014 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930045803/http://www.disneydining.com/happens-disney-park-closed-due-reaching-capacity/ | archive-date=September 30, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Since opening day, Magic Kingdom has been closed temporarily because of eight hurricanes: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pedicini|first1=Sandra|title=Disney World closing early today as Hurricane Matthew approaches|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-hurricane-matthew-disney-world-closing-early-20161006-story.html|access-date=October 6, 2016|work=OrlandoSentinel.com|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006170450/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-hurricane-matthew-disney-world-closing-early-20161006-story.html|archive-date=October 6, 2016}}</ref> The first non-hurricane related day the park has closed is on September 11, 2001, due to the ].<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707055125/http://disneyreporter.110mb.com/disneyreporter/transporter/wdw/mk/index.htm|archive-date=July 7, 2011 |title=Magic Kingdom|work=Disney Reporter|url=http://disneyreporter.110mb.com/disneyreporter/transporter/wdw/mk/index.htm}}</ref> Walt Disney World was closed from March 15, 2020, to July 11, 2020, due to the ] pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/29/business/disney-closures-continue-coronavirus/index.html |title=Disneyland and Walt Disney World to remain closed because of coronavirus |first=Clare |last=Duffy |website=] |date=March 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/media/disney-world-close-coronavirus/index.html|title=Walt Disney World closes, paralyzing the company's tourism empire|author=Frank Pallotta|work=CNN|date=March 12, 2020|access-date=July 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2020/05/27/live-blog-walt-disney-world-reopening-plans-presentation/|title=Live Blog: Walt Disney World Presents Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Recovery Taskforce|author=Laughing Place Staff|work=Laughing Place|date=May 27, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref> In addition, there are four "phases" of park closure when Magic Kingdom exceeds capacity, ranging from restricted access for most guests (Phase 1) to full closure for everyone, even cast-members (Phase 4).<ref>{{cite web | author=Cassie | title=What Happens When A Disney Park Is Closed Due to Reaching Capacity? | website=DisneyDining | date=January 5, 2014 | url=http://www.disneydining.com/happens-disney-park-closed-due-reaching-capacity/ | access-date=September 15, 2014 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930045803/http://www.disneydining.com/happens-disney-park-closed-due-reaching-capacity/ | archive-date=September 30, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref>


"Magic Kingdom" was often used as an unofficial nickname for Disneyland before Walt Disney World was built. The official tagline for Disneyland is "The Happiest Place On Earth", while the tagline for Magic Kingdom is "The Most Magical Place On Earth". "Magic Kingdom" was often used as an unofficial nickname for Disneyland before Walt Disney World was built. The official tagline for Disneyland is "The Happiest Place On Earth", while the tagline for Magic Kingdom is "The Most Magical Place On Earth".
Up until the early 1990s, Magic Kingdom was officially known as ''Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom''', and was never printed without the Walt Disney World prefix. This purpose was to differentiate between the park and Disneyland in California. In 1994, to differentiate it from Disneyland, the park was officially renamed Magic Kingdom Park. Up until the early 1990s, Magic Kingdom was officially known as ''Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom'', and was never printed without the Walt Disney World prefix. This purpose was to differentiate between the park and Disneyland in California. In 1994, to differentiate it from Disneyland, the park was officially renamed Magic Kingdom Park.


]s had been prohibited from the park since its opening, but this policy has changed. In 2012, the Be Our Guest restaurant opened selling wine and beer for the first time. This was the only place in the park where alcohol was permitted until December 2014 when four additional restaurants began selling beer and wine including Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, Tony's Town Square Restaurant, and the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/escape/disney-start-serving-alcohol-first-time-978526/|title=Disney to serve alcohol at the Magic Kingdom Park|work=]|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/travel/florida/once-alcohol-free-disneys-magic-kingdom-to-expand-beer-wine-sales/2306594|title=Once alcohol-free, Disney's Magic Kingdom to expand beer, wine sales|work=]|access-date=February 2, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213193824/http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/travel/florida/once-alcohol-free-disneys-magic-kingdom-to-expand-beer-wine-sales/2306594|archive-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref> And finally in 2018, the park officially became the second Magic Kingdom-style park to serve alcohol at all table service restaurants, after ] in 1993.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/4903359/walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-will-now-serve-alcohol-in-all-restaurants/|title=Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Will Now Serve Alcohol In All Restaurants|work=]|access-date=May 17, 2018}}</ref> ]s had been prohibited from the park since its opening, but this policy has gradually changed. In 2012, the ] opened selling wine and beer for the first time. This was the only place in the park where alcohol was permitted until December 2014 when four additional restaurants began selling beer and wine including Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, Tony's Town Square Restaurant, and the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/escape/disney-start-serving-alcohol-first-time-978526/|title=Disney to serve alcohol at the Magic Kingdom Park|work=]|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/travel/florida/once-alcohol-free-disneys-magic-kingdom-to-expand-beer-wine-sales/2306594/|title=Once alcohol-free, Disney's Magic Kingdom to expand beer, wine sales|work=]|access-date=February 2, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213193824/http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/travel/florida/once-alcohol-free-disneys-magic-kingdom-to-expand-beer-wine-sales/2306594|archive-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref> And finally in 2018, the park officially became the second Magic Kingdom-style park to serve alcohol at all table service restaurants, after ] in 1993.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/4903359/walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-will-now-serve-alcohol-in-all-restaurants/|title=Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Will Now Serve Alcohol In All Restaurants|work=]|access-date=May 17, 2018}}</ref>


Early in 2024, a Disney executive confirmed that the park will expand with the addition of a {{Convert|12 to 14|acre|adj=on}} land located “beyond ].”<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/disney-world-magic-kingdom-expansion-beyond-big-thunder/|title=Disney: Big Magic Kingdom expansion is in the works|last=Bevil|first=Dewayne|work=]|date=April 5, 2024|access-date=April 9, 2024}}</ref>
In October 2018, '']'' reported the theme park is becoming a popular spot for families to scatter the ashes of loved ones with the Haunted Mansion being the favorite location. The practice is unlawful and prohibited on Disney property and anyone spreading ] will be escorted from the park.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwartzel |first=Eric |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-worlds-big-secret-its-a-favorite-spot-to-scatter-family-ashes-1540390229 |title=Disney World's Big Secret: It's a Favorite Spot to Scatter Family Ashes |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=October 24, 2018 |access-date=June 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025193022/https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-worlds-big-secret-its-a-favorite-spot-to-scatter-family-ashes-1540390229 |archive-date=October 25, 2018 }}</ref>


===Park layout and attractions=== == Park layout and attractions ==
{{main|List of Magic Kingdom attractions}} {{See also|List of Magic Kingdom attractions}}
Magic Kingdom is divided into six themed "lands." The center of the park is designed like a wheel, with a central area known as '''The Hub''' in front of ]. Pathways spoke out from the hub across the {{convert|107|acres}} of the park and lead to these six lands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/|title=Magic Kingdom Theme Park - Walt Disney World Resort|work=Walt Disney World}}</ref> The ] circles around the entire {{convert|1.5|mi|km|adj=on}} perimeter of the park and makes stops at three train stations in ], ], and ]. Other named areas of the park include '''Town Square''', located at the entry of the park, and '''Storybook Circus''', a sub-section of Fantasyland. The area that surrounds Tom Sawyer Island is known as the ''']'''. The street that intersects with Main Street is called Center Street. The east-side of the street remains, while the west-side was demolished in the early 2000s to combine several small stores into one larger Emporium store. An area in Tomorrowland is known as Rocket Tower Plaza near Rocket Tower Stage, and an area in Adventureland is known as Caribbean Plaza. Mini-lands within the park include Beauty and the Beast area of Fantasyland, themed as the small French village from the film.<ref name="WaltDisneyWorldRailroad">{{Cite web|title=Walt Disney World Railroad – official website|url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/walt-disney-world-railroad/|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|access-date=January 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101223447/https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/walt-disney-world-railroad/|archive-date=January 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Trains">{{Cite magazine|last=Withers|first=Bob|date=January 2010|title=This Is a Mickey Mouse Railroad!|url=https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/trn-i0110.pdf|magazine=]|publisher=]|access-date=January 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217035104/https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/trn-i0110.pdf|archive-date=February 17, 2022}}</ref>


Magic Kingdom is divided into six themed "lands." The center of the park in front of ] is designed like a wheel with a ] design. Pathways spoke out from the hub across the {{convert|107|acres}} of the park and lead to these six lands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/|title=Magic Kingdom Theme Park - Walt Disney World Resort|work=Walt Disney World}}</ref> The ] circles around the {{convert|1.5|mi|km|adj=on}} perimeter of the park.
<gallery mode="packed" caption="Lands of Magic Kingdom" center="">
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File:Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World (2024).jpg|''']'''
Image:Adventureland at Magic Kingdom.jpg|''']'''<br />(exterior of Tortuga Tavern)
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Image:Thunder wdw.jpg|''']'''<br />(theming for ])
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Image:Fantasyland Bavarian architecture.jpg|''']'''<br />(Bavarian theming)
File:Fantasyland Bavarian architecture.jpg|''']'''
Image:Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom) entrance 2021.jpg|''']'''
File:Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom WDW entrance (2014).jpg|''']'''
</gallery> </gallery>


==Main Street, U.S.A.== === Main Street, U.S.A. ===
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Note: <br>▲ Genie Plus / Lightning Lane available <br> ≠ Mobile Order for Pickup Available


Main Street, U.S.A. is modeled after an idealized early-20th century American town, inspired by Walt Disney's hometown of ]. Main Street features a train station, town square, movie theater, city hall, firehouse, restaurants, emporium, shops, arcades, and several varieties of ] and motor-powered vehicles. Guests enter the park underneath the main station of the ] and into the town square. At the far end of Main Street, U.S.A. is the park's hub, anchored by ] and the ].
'''Table-Service Restaurants'''
* Tony's Town Square Restaurant - primarily Italian menu themed by '']''
* The Plaza Restaurant
* Crystal Palace - features Winnie the Pooh & Friends character buffet-dining


Symbolically, Main Street represents the park's "]", where guests pass under the train station (the opening curtain) at left or right, then view the names of key personnel along the windows of the buildings' upper floors. Many windows bear the name of a fictional business, such as "Seven Summits Expeditions, ] President", with each representing a tribute to significant people connected to the Disney company and the development of the Walt Disney World Resort. It features stylistic influences from around the country. Taking its inspiration from ] to ], this design is most noticeable in the four corners in the middle of Main Street, where each of the four corner buildings represents a different architectural style. The second and third stories of all the buildings along Main Street are designed with ], and are actually shorter than the first stories. The musical soundtrack played at the entrance includes musical selections from the 1943 Broadway musical '']'' and the 1957 Broadway musical '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2014 |title=Magic Kingdom AtMousePhere: Main Street, U.S.A. Music |url=https://touringplans.com/blog/main-street-usa-music/}}</ref> ], a men's ] singing group, typically perform throughout Main Street.
'''Quick-Service Food'''
* Casey's Corner ≠ - Americana-baseball themed, specializing in hot-dogs, currently sponsored by ].
* Main Street Bakery - the parks only ] location. Operated by Disney.
* Main Street Confectionery ≠ - sells sweets including custom popcorn flavors, currently sponsored by ], and includes a show kitchen.
* Main Street Popcorn Stand - located in front of the Chamber of Commerce.
* The Plaza Ice Cream Parlour - currently sponsored by ].


=== Adventureland ===
'''Attractions'''
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* Meet Mickey Mouse in the Town Square Theatre ▲


Adventureland represents the mystery of exploring exotic lands and features several attractions themed to resemble the remote landscapes of ], ], the ], ], the ], and the ]. ] is a comedic riverboat cruise attraction that travels along wild ]s from around the world. ] is a dark ride depicting the exploits and plundering of a ] siege on Caribbean island town featuring several characters from the subsequent ]. ] is a Polynesian musical ] show drawing from American ] in the Sunshine pavilion. ] is an interactive walk-through treehouse attraction based on the 1960 film, '']''. ] is an ]-style ride based on the 1992 film, '']''.
'''Buildings and Points of Interest'''
*City Hall - guest relations.
*Chamber of Commerce - lost and found.
*Fire Station - historical fire fighter memorabilia inside .
*Main Street Train Station - historical railroad memorabilia inside.
*Main Street Flag Pole - a daily retreat ceremony is performed.
*Share The Magic Statue - a statue of Roy Disney sitting with Minnie Mouse.
*Harmony Barbershop - offers basic haircuts, popular for babies first haircuts.
*Main Street Car Barn - home of the ] that transport guests to The Hub at specific times during the day.
*Main Street First Aid & Babycare - provides medical attention and services for mothers and babies.
*Photo Pass & Memory Maker Service Station - located inside the Town Square Theatre.
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'''Entertainment'''
*] - a mens ] singing group.
*Casey's Corner Pianist - professional pianist plays Disney music on an outdoor piano.


=== Frontierland ===
'''Merchandise'''
*Emporium - the largest merchandise location in the park, lining the Westside of the street.
*Curtain Call Collectibles - located inside the Town Square Theatre. Also the main ear-hat embroidery location.
*Box Office Gifts - located inside the Town Square Theatre.
*Crystal Arts - operated by Arribas Brothers, a third-party vendor specializing in engraved glass and ]. Demonstrations of glassblowing are shown inside. <ref></ref>
*Main Street Balloons - usually located at Center Street. Operated by third-party Rubio Arts.
*The Shadow Box - the location on Main Street for caricatures and custom cameos - located on Center Street.
*Main Street Cinema - a gift shop for various merchandise collections. Disney-cartoons are played inside, projected on the back wall of the shop.
*Uptown Jewelers - the parks main shop for jewelry, bags, and accessories.
*] - located inside Uptown Jewelers, staffed by third-party Pandora specialists.

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] in the far distance]]
Main Street, U.S.A. is themed as an early-20th century American town, inspired by Walt Disney's childhood home of ]. Symbolically, Main Street represents the park's "]", where guests pass under the train station (the opening curtain) at left or right, then view the names of key personnel along the windows of the buildings' upper floors. Many windows bear the name of a fictional business, such as "Seven Summits Expeditions, ] President", with each representing a tribute to significant people connected to the Disney company and the development of the Walt Disney World Resort. It features stylistic influences from around the country. Taking its inspiration from ] to ], this design is most noticeable in the four corners in the middle of Main Street, where each of the four corner buildings represents a different architectural style. There is no opera house as there is at Disneyland; instead, there is the Town Square Theatre. The second stories of all the buildings along Main Street are shorter than the first stories, and are offices for Walt Disney World management. The musical soundtrack played at the entrance includes musical selections from the 1943 Broadway musical '']'' and the 1957 Broadway musical '']''. <ref></ref>

==Adventureland==
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'''Table-Service Restaurants'''
* Jungle Skipper Canteen - themed after the Jungle Cruise.


'''Quick-Service Food'''
* Tortuga Tavern - themed after Pirates of the Caribbean.
* Sunshine Tree Terrace ≠
* Aloha Isle - serves various flavors of dole-whip, sponsored by ].
* Adventureland Springroll Cart

'''Rides'''
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'''Attractions'''
*] - located inside the Sunshine Pavilion.
*] - themed after the 1960 Disney film '']''.
*A Pirates Adventure -Treasures of the Seven Seas - an interactive scavenger hunt where you can join Captain Jack on a series of missions throughout Adventureland.
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'''Merchandise'''
*Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar - the Pirates of the Caribbean exit gift shop, specializing in Pirate-themed merchandise. The shop also includes a leather engraving station.
*Bwana Bobs - named after ] and the 1963 film '']'', an outdoor merchandise location.
*] - a third-party vendor that sells sunglasses and accessories.
*La Princesa de Cristal - a second smaller location of Crystal Arts by the Arribas Brothers, the main location being on Main Street.

'''Points Of Interest'''
*] - an exclusive members-only club located in the Adventureland Veranda.

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Adventureland represents the mystery of exploring foreign lands and is themed to resemble the remote landscapes of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and the South Pacific, with an extension resembling a Caribbean town square.

==Frontierland==
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'''Table-Service Restaurants'''
* The Diamond Horseshoe - formerly a dinner theatre with the Horseshoe Review, the theatre space is no longer used.

'''Quick-Service Food'''
* Pecos Bills Tall Tale Inn ≠ - named after ], who appeared in the 1948 Disney film '']''.
* Westward Ho Refreshments - named after the 1956 Disney film '']''.
* Golden Oak Outpost - named after the ].
*Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn - open seasonally on Tom Sawyer Island. Named after the character of ] from ].
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'''Attractions'''
* ]
* ] - located inside the Grizzly Hall Theatre
* ] - accessed via boat from Frontierland. Only available during sunlight.

'''Rides'''
*] ▲
*] - Opening 2024

'''Merchandise'''
*Frontierland Mercantile / Frontier Trading Post
*Big Als - an outdoor merchandise location, named after Big Al from The Country Bears

'''Points of Interest'''
*Frontierland Railroad Station

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Frontierland is a ] portrayal of the ], including ]s and ], as well as the mysteries of the ].

==Liberty Square==
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'''Table-Service Restaurants'''
* Liberty Tree Tavern - ] themed restaurant.

'''Quick-Service Food'''
* Columbia Harbour House ≠ - a ]-themed two story quick service location.
* Sleepy Hollow Refreshments ≠ - named after '']'' that was adapted into the 1949 Disney film '']''.
* Liberty Square Market - an outdoor farmers market, the main location for turkey legs.

'''Attractions'''
* ]
* ]

'''Rides'''
*] ▲
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'''Points of Interest'''
*The Enchanted Glade Gazebo - located behind the Christmas Shoppe, primarily used for Character greetings.
*Heritage House - formerly a gift shop, it now serves as a Guest Relations desk.
*Replicas of the ] and ] are found in the center of Liberty Square.
*Historic artifacts from various presidents and first ladies are on display in the lobby of the Hall of Presidents.

'''Merchandise'''
* Momento Mauri - specializes in Haunted Mansion merchandise.
* Ye Old Christmas Shoppe - a year-round Disney Christmas store. The store features a personalized ornament station.
* Liberty Square Parasol Cart - features specialty and custom parasols.
* Liberty Square Portrait Gallery - located near the Christmas store.
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Liberty Square is inspired by a ] town set during the ]. The ] travels down the park's ].


Frontierland is a ] portrayal of the ], particularly elements from the ], including ]s, ] and Western ].
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] is a ] featuring a runaway mine train through mine shafts and canyons of the ]. ] is a log flume ride inspired by the 2009 film, '']''. ] is inspired by the literary characters and stories of ]'s '']'', featuring interactive trails and scenic outlooks. Surrounding Tom Sawyer Island is the ], an artificial waterway based on the untamed rivers found across the United States, that flows through Frontierland and Liberty Square. Traversing through the Rivers of America is the ], a steam-powered riverboat attraction themed to a 19th-century ]. Other attractions include the ].
'''Attractions'''
* ]
* Pete's Silly Sideshow - an indoor character greeting space featuring Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy. Named after ] from the Mickey Mouse cartoons.


=== Liberty Square ===
'''Rides'''
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'''Points of Interest'''
*Fantasyland Railroad Station


Liberty Square is inspired by a ] town set during the ]. The land contains recreations and replicas found in ] and ] such as ], the ], and the ]. ] is a film presentation and stage show themed to the ] and featuring all 46 individual American presidents in ] form. Tucked away in a corner of Liberty Square is ], a dark ride ] attraction themed to a ]. The '']'' riverboat's dock is located on the shores of Liberty Square.
'''Merchandise'''
* Big Top Souvenirs - a large gift shop that includes an ear-hat embroidery station and a smaller version of the confectionery.


=== Fantasyland ===
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Mickey's Toontown Fair closed permanently on February 11, 2011, to make way for Storybook Circus. Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished, and others were re-themed to fit the ] concept. An expanded Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride was built, with an interactive queue, and a second Dumbo ride was built next to it, in order to increase capacity. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was re-themed to "The Great Goofini". A big top area was built for meet-and-greets, called ]. This attraction features Goofy as a stuntman, Daisy as a fortune-teller, Donald as a snake-charmer, Minnie as a Magician, and Pluto as a special performer. Storybook Circus opened with a "streetmosphere" circus act called The Giggle Gang, which had a two-year run from 2012 until 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/storybook-circus-giggle-gang|title=Storybook Circus Giggle Gang &#124; Magic Kingdom|website=touringplans.com}}</ref>
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==Fantasyland==
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Fantasyland is themed to ]. Depicted in a medieval-faire style, Fantasyland features multiple attractions featuring various Disney characters and stories, including ], ], ] in Fantasyland Theatre, ], ], and ].
'''Table-Service Restaurants'''
* ] - a '']'' themed restaurant with character dining. Located inside the ] castle.
* Cinderella's Royal Table - a '']'' themed restaurant with character dining. Located inside Cinderella's Castle.


Outside of the castle courtyard is Fantasyland Forest, featuring attractions based on other Disney princesses and heroines: ], is a ] based on '']''; ] is a dark ride omnimover attraction based on '']''; ] is a ] with character dining themed to ]'s castle in '']''; Enchanted Tales with Belle, and ].
'''Quick-Service Food'''
* Pinocchio's Village Haus ≠ - a two-story quick service specializing in pizza, with themes from the 1940 Disney film '']''.
* Cheshire Cafe - named after the ], a character featured in the 1951 Disney film '']''. Currently sponsored by ]
* The Friar's Nook ≠ - named after the character ] from the 1973 Disney film '']''.
* Storybook Treats - an ice cream quick service location.
* Prince Eric's Village Market - named after ] from the 1989 Disney film '']''.
* Maurice's Popcorn Cart - named after ] father Maurice from '']''.
* Gaston's Tavern - named after ] from '']''.


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'''Attractions'''
'''Storybook Circus''' is a subsection of Fantasyland, themed to a ] stopped along a railroad route just outside of Fantasyland Forest. The land's marquee attractions include ], an aerial carousel-style ride based on the 1941 film '']''; ], a family roller coaster featuring ] as a daredevil stuntman; and ].
* ] - an indoor daily character greeting with ]. ▲
* ] - located inside the Fantasyland Theatre. Guests are given ] to view the show. ▲
* Enchanted Tales with Belle - an indoor daily interactive character greeting with ]. ▲
* Princess Fairytale Hall - offers indoor daily character greetings with ]. ▲
* Fairytale Garden - currently offering a daily outdoor character greeting with ] from '']''.
* The Thotful Spot - currently offering a daily character greeting with Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.


Originally, Storybook Circus was the location of ], which closed permanently on February 11, 2011. Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished, and others were re-themed to fit the circus concept. An expanded Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride was built, with an interactive queue, and a second Dumbo ride was built next to it, in order to increase capacity. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was re-themed to "The Great Goofini". A big top area was built for meet-and-greets, called ]. This attraction features Goofy as a stuntman, ] as a fortune-teller, ] as a snake-charmer, ] as a magician, and ] as a special performer. Storybook Circus opened with a "streetmosphere" circus act called The Giggle Gang, which had a two-year run from 2012 until 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storybook Circus Giggle Gang &#124; Magic Kingdom |url=https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/storybook-circus-giggle-gang |website=touringplans.com}}</ref>
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* ] - named after Cinderella's prince. Music from '']'' is played in the attraction.


=== Tomorrowland ===
'''Merchandise'''
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*Fantasy Faire - the exit gift shop at Mickey's Phiharmagic.
*Sir Mickeys - gift shop themed after the ''Mickey and the Beanstalk'' segment from the 1947 Disney film '']''. Guests can be "pixie-dusted" inside the store.
*Hundred Acre Goods - specializes in ]-themed merchandise.
*Bonjour Village Gifts


Tomorrowland is themed to the concept of ] inspired by the optimism and scientific advancements of the ] and ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bevil |first1=Dewayne |title=Coming to Disney World: Tron, Guardians of the Galaxy ride, 'Star Wars' hotel |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-d23-epcot-tron-20170715-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716051333/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-d23-epcot-tron-20170715-story.html |archive-date=July 16, 2017 |access-date=July 16, 2017 |work=OrlandoSentinel.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lambert |first1=Marjie |title=4 new rides coming to Disney World: Ratatouille, Tron, Mickey Mouse, Guardians of the Galaxy |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article161635418.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716235154/http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article161635418.html |archive-date=July 16, 2017 |access-date=July 16, 2017 |work=Miami Herald |language=en}}</ref> Several attractions include ], ], ], ], the ], and ], except for Stitch's Alien Encounter Character Greeting! as a meet and greet location. A pair of thrill ride roller coasters are located on the western edge of Tomorrowland: ], themed to space exploration through the cosmos; and ], based on the digital software world of the Grid from ''].''
'''Points Of Interest'''
* Rapunzel's Tower - a themed area and replica of ]'s Tower from the 2010 Disney film '']''.
* Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique - offers ] makeovers for children.
* Cinderella Fountain - Cinderella themed fountain located near the castle.
* Cinderella's Wishing Well - Cinderella themed ] located near the castle.
* Maurices's Cottage - a full replica of Maurice's cottage from ''Beauty and the Beast'' can be seen at the entrance of Enchanted Tales with Belle.
*Gaston's Fountain - a fountain in the Beauty and the Beast area featuring a life-size statue of Gaston.
*Sword in the Stone - a replica of the scene depicted in the 1963 Disney film '']''.
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==Transportation and Ticket Center==
Fantasyland is themed in a medieval-faire/carnival style, in the words of Walt Disney: "Fantasyland is dedicated to the young at heart and to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true."
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Magic Kingdom lies more than a mile away from its parking lot, on the opposite side of the man-made Seven Seas Lagoon. Upon arrival, guests are taken by the ] to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), which sells admission into the parks and provides transportation connections throughout the resort complex. Guests using city buses, non-Disney hotel shuttles or ] services are also dropped off at the TTC.


To travel between the TTC and the Magic Kingdom, guests have their choice of taking a ferry boat or the ].
==Tomorrowland==
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The three ferries are clad in different trim colors and are named for past Disney executives: the '']'' (blue), the '']'' (red) and the '']'' (green). The main monorail loop has two tracks. The outer track is used by the Express Line with direct service between the TTC and Magic Kingdom, while the inner track is the Resort Line with additional stops at the Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian Village resorts. Epcot is also accessible from the TTC on a spur monorail line that was added upon that park's opening in 1982.
'''Quick-Service Food'''
* Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe ≠ - a large indoor location that features Sonny Eclipse, an ] lounge singer at the Starlight Lounge. During special events the stage is used for live-performances.
* The Lunching Pad ≠ - an outdoor quick service location.
* Auntie Gravities Galatactic Goodies - an indoor location with seating, specializing in sweet treats and ice-cream.
* Energy Bytes - a Tron-themed snack stand.
* Tomorrowland Terrace - an open-air space used primarily for special events like desert parties that can be purchased
* Joffreys Revive Station - operated by third-party Joffreys Coffee.


The hotels in the ] are connected to the park by walking paths, ferry boats, or the ].
'''Attractions'''
* ] ▲ - a live comedy show staffed by ] voice actors and comedians.
* ] - features the Disney-classic song '']''.

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*]
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*] - currently sponsored by ].
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*] ▲ - currently sponsored by ].

'''Merchandise'''
*Mickey's Star Traders
*Tomorrowland Facepainting Kiosk
*Tomorrowland Launch Depot - specializes in Tron-themed merchandise and includes the Tron Identity Program and a D-Tech Customization and Engraving station.
* Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Photos - the gift shop at the exit of the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin.

'''Points Of Interest'''
* Rocket Tower Stage / Rocket Tower Plaza - an outdoor live performance space.

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Tomorrowland is themed to an intergalactic city, a concept of ] inspired by the optimism and scientific advancements of the ] and ]. and the optimism of as seen from around the 1950s: rockets, UFOs and robots, etc. In the words of Walt Disney: "Tomorrow can be a wonderful age. Our scientists today are opening the door of the Space Age to achievements that will benefit our children and generations to come. The Tomorrowland attractions have been designed to give you an opportunity to participate in adventures that are a living blueprint of our future." <ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Thomas|title=New Tron Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort|url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/tron-attraction-coming-to-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/|website=Disney Parks Blog|access-date=July 16, 2017|language=en-us|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716143618/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/tron-attraction-coming-to-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/|archive-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Lambert|first1=Marjie|title=4 new rides coming to Disney World: Ratatouille, Tron, Mickey Mouse, Guardians of the Galaxy|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article161635418.html|access-date=July 16, 2017|work=Miami Herald|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716235154/http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article161635418.html|archive-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Bevil|first1=Dewayne|title=Coming to Disney World: Tron, Guardians of the Galaxy ride, 'Star Wars' hotel|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-d23-epcot-tron-20170715-story.html|access-date=July 16, 2017|work=OrlandoSentinel.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716051333/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-d23-epcot-tron-20170715-story.html|archive-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref>

==Transportation and Ticket Center==
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Magic Kingdom lies more than a mile away from its parking lot, on the opposite side of the human-made Seven Seas Lagoon. Upon arrival, guests are taken by the ] to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), which sells admission into the parks and provides transportation connections throughout the resort complex.


Disney-owned hotels in other resort areas have ] buses to the Magic Kingdom, but these do not serve the TTC. Instead, they operate from three bus loops directly adjacent to the park's main gate.
The ], ferryboats and ] buses can be used by guests. The three hotels closest to Magic Kingdom, ], ] (which is connected to the ] resort by a walking path), and ], use either the ferry or monorail system to travel to Magic Kingdom; a walking path also links the Contemporary Resort to the park. Guests staying at Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground can also ride a dedicated ferry boat to the Magic Kingdom docks. Guests of other hotels take buses to travel to the park, while guests who are not staying at any of the resort's hotels must use the monorail system or ferryboats to travel to the park from the Transportation and Ticket Center. Guests using ] services to travel to the park must transfer at the TTC or use the walking path from the Contemporary Resort, as ride-hailing vehicles cannot use the park's bus loops. The three ferries are clad in different trim colors and are named for past Disney executives: the '']'' (blue), the '']'' (red) and the '']'' (green). The main monorail loop has two lanes. The outer lane is a direct nonstop loop between the TTC and Magic Kingdom, while the inner loop has additional stops at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, and ]. Epcot is accessible by a spur monorail line that was added upon that park's opening in 1982.


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| 2000 || 15,400,000 || 1st || <ref name="2000 Report">{{cite web|title=Park Attendance Rose In 2000 For Many Amusement Parks|url=http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/2001/stories/010101_02.shtml|date=January 1, 2001|publisher=Ultimaterollercoaster.com|access-date=June 3, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011742/http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/2001/stories/010101_02.shtml|archive-date=March 5, 2016}}</ref>
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|15,400,000<ref name="2000 Report">{{cite web|title=Park Attendance Rose In 2000 For Many Amusement Parks|url=http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/2001/stories/010101_02.shtml|date=January 1, 2001|publisher=Ultimaterollercoaster.com|access-date=June 3, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011742/http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/2001/stories/010101_02.shtml|archive-date=March 5, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2000 | 2001 || 14,700,000 || 1st || <ref name="2001 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2001 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=304|year=2001|publisher=]/]|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181009/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=304|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 14,700,000<ref name="2001 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2001 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=304|year=2001|publisher=]/]|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181009/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=304|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2001 | 2002 || 14,000,000 || 1st || <ref name="2002 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2002 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=882.|year=2002|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406081409/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=882.|archive-date=April 6, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 14,000,000<ref name="2002 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2002 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=882.|year=2002|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406081409/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=882.|archive-date=April 6, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2002 | 2003 || 14,040,000 || 1st || <ref name="2003 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2003 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1427|year=2003|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182726/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1427|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 14,040,000<ref name="2003 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2003 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1427|year=2003|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182726/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1427|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2003 | 2004 || 15,100,000 || 1st || <ref name="2004 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2004 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1921|year=2004|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201816/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1921|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 15,100,000<ref name="2004 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2004 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1921|year=2004|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201816/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=1921|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2004 | 2005 || 16,100,000 || 1st || <ref name="2005 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2005 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200512/2/|year=2005|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526203658/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200512/2/|archive-date=May 26, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 16,100,000<ref name="2005 Report">{{cite web|title=Amusement Business/ERA 2005 North American Theme Park Attendance Figures|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200512/2/|year=2005|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526203658/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200512/2/|archive-date=May 26, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2005 | 2006 || 16,640,000 || 1st || <ref name="2006 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/ERA 2006 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2006_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2007|page=4|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 16,640,000<ref name="2006 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/ERA 2006 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2006_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2007|page=4|publisher=]/ERA|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2006 | 2007 || 17,060,000 || 1st || <ref name="2007 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/ERA 2007 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2007_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2008|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/ERA|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 17,060,000<ref name="2007 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/ERA 2007 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2007_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2008|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/ERA|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2007 | 2008 || 17,063,000 || 1st || <ref name="2008 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/ERA 2008 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2008_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2009|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/ERA|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 17,063,000<ref name="2008 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/ERA 2008 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2008_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2009|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/ERA|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2008 | 2009 || 17,233,000 || 1st || <ref name="2009 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2009 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2009_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2010|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/]|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 17,233,000<ref name="2009 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2009 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2009_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2010|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/]|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2009 | 2010 || 16,972,000 || 1st || <ref name="2010 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2010 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2010_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2011|page=23|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|16,972,000<ref name="2010 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2010 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2010_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2011|page=23|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2010 | 2011 || 17,142,000 || 1st || <ref name="2011 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2011 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2011_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2012|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 17,142,000<ref name="2011 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2011 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2011_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2012|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2011 | 2012 || 17,536,000 || 1st || <ref name="2012 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2012 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2012_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2013|page=9|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 17,536,000<ref name="2012 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2012 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2012_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2013|page=9|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2012 | 2013 || 18,588,000 || 1st || <ref name="2013 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2013 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2013_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2014|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 18,588,000<ref name="2013 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2013 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2013_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2014|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2013 | 2014 || 19,332,000 || 1st || <ref name="2014 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2014 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2014_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2015|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 19,332,000<ref name="2014 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2014 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2014_Theme_Index.pdf|year=2015|page=7|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2014 | 2015 || 20,492,000 || 1st || <ref name="2015 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2015 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2015_Theme_Index__Museum_Index.pdf|year=2016|page=12|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=June 2, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703150307/http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2015_Theme_Index__Museum_Index.pdf|archive-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref>
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|| 20,492,000<ref name="2015 Report">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2015 Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2015_Theme_Index__Museum_Index.pdf|year=2016|page=12|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM|access-date=June 2, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703150307/http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2015_Theme_Index__Museum_Index.pdf|archive-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref> || 1st || 2015 | 2016 || 20,395,000 || 1st || <ref name="2016 Report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2016 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2016-ThemeMuseum-Index.pdf|website=aecom.com|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=July 26, 2017|date=June 1, 2017}}</ref>
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|| 20,395,000<ref name="2016 Report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2016 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2016-ThemeMuseum-Index.pdf|website=aecom.com|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=July 26, 2017|date=June 1, 2017}}</ref> || 1st || 2016 | 2017 || 20,450,000 || 1st || <ref name="2017 Report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2017 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf|website=aecom.com|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=May 17, 2018|date=May 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602201150/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf|archive-date=June 2, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|| 20,450,000<ref name="2017 Report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2017 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf|website=aecom.com|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=May 17, 2018|date=May 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602201150/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf|archive-date=June 2, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> || 1st || 2017 | 2018 || 20,859,000 || 1st || <ref name="2018 Report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2018 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_669153_190522.pdf|website=aecom.com|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=May 23, 2019|date=May 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607222921/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_669153_190522.pdf|archive-date=June 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|| 20,859,000<ref name="2018 Report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2018 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_669153_190522.pdf|website=aecom.com|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=May 23, 2019|date=May 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607222921/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_669153_190522.pdf|archive-date=June 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> || 1st || 2018 | 2019 || 20,963,000 || 1st || <ref name="2019 report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2019 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=https://aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Theme-Index-web.pdf|access-date=July 18, 2020|date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717045157/https://aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Theme-Index-web.pdf|archive-date=July 17, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| 2020 || 6,941,000 || 1st || <ref>{{Cite web|year=2020|title=TEA/AECOM 2020 Theme Index and Museum Index|url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2020.pdf|access-date=November 26, 2021|website=|publisher=]}}</ref>
|| 20,963,000<ref name="2019 report">{{cite web|last1=Au|first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi)|last2=Chang|first2=Bet|first3=Bryan|last3=Chen|first4=Linda|last4=Cheu|first5=Lucia|last5=Fischer|first6=Marina|last6=Hoffman|first7=Olga|last7=Kondaurova|first8=Kathleen|last8=LaClair|first9=Shaojin|last9=Li|first10=Sarah|last10=Linford|first11=George|last11=Marling|first12=Erik|last12=Miller|first13=Jennie|last13=Nevin|first14=Margreet|last14=Papamichael|first15=John|last15=Robinett|first16=Judith|last16=Rubin|first17=Brian|last17=Sands|first18=William|last18=Selby|first19=Matt|last19=Timmins|first20=Feliz|last20=Ventura|first21=Chris|last21=Yoshii|title=TEA/AECOM 2019 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report|url=https://aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Theme-Index-web.pdf|access-date=July 18, 2020|date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717045157/https://aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Theme-Index-web.pdf|archive-date=July 17, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> || 1st || 2019
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|6,941,000<ref>{{Cite web|year=2020|title=TEA/AECOM 2020 Theme Index and Museum Index|url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2020.pdf|access-date=November 26, 2021|website=|publisher=]}}</ref> || 1st || 2020 | 2021 || 12,691,000 || 1st || <ref>{{Cite web|year=2021|title=TEA/AECOM 2021 Theme Index and Museum Index|url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2021.pdf|access-date=October 26, 2022|website=|publisher=]}}</ref>
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|12,691,000<ref>{{Cite web|year=2021|title=TEA/AECOM 2021 Theme Index and Museum Index|url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2021.pdf|access-date=October 26, 2022|website=|publisher=]}}</ref> || 1st || 2021 | 2022 || 17,133,000 || 1st || <ref>{{Cite web|year=2022|title=TEA/AECOM 2022 Theme Index and Museum Index|url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2022.pdf|access-date=June 13, 2023|website=|publisher=]}}</ref>
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|17,133,000<ref>{{Cite web|year=2022|title=TEA/AECOM 2022 Theme Index and Museum Index|url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2022.pdf|access-date=June 13, 2023|website=|publisher=]}}</ref> || 1st || 2022 | 2023 || 17,720,000 || 1st || <ref>{{Cite web|year=2023|title=TEA/AECOM 2023 Theme Index and Museum Index|url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2023.pdf|access-date=August 15, 2024|website=|publisher=]}}</ref>
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==Television adaptation== ==Television adaptation==
{{anchor|Possible film}}In 2012, ] announced he was planning a film called ''Magic Kingdom''.<ref name=Crave>{{cite news|last1=Topel|first1=Fred|title=Pixar is Helping with Jon Favreau's 'Magic Kingdom|url=http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/film/articles/192815-pixar-is-helping-with-jon-favreaus-magic-kingdom|agency=Crave Online|date=July 25, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702071232/http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/film/articles/192815-pixar-is-helping-with-jon-favreaus-magic-kingdom|archive-date=July 2, 2015}}</ref> The film was described as “'']'' at ],” meaning that the film would tell a story where all the characters at Disney come to life at night.<ref name=Crave/> Marc Abraham and Eric Newman of ] were scheduled to produce the film.<ref name=varietynovember>Graser, Marc. , '']'', November 10, 2010. .</ref> Writer-producer ] had previously written an original script for the project, which the studio eventually declined to use, stating that Favreau and a new ] would develop a new script.<ref name=varietynovember /> {{anchor|Possible film}}In 2012, ] announced he was planning a film called ''Magic Kingdom''.<ref name=Crave>{{cite news|last1=Topel|first1=Fred|title=Pixar is Helping with Jon Favreau's 'Magic Kingdom|url=http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/film/articles/192815-pixar-is-helping-with-jon-favreaus-magic-kingdom|agency=Crave Online|date=July 25, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702071232/http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/film/articles/192815-pixar-is-helping-with-jon-favreaus-magic-kingdom|archive-date=July 2, 2015}}</ref> The film was described as “'']'' at ],” meaning that the film would tell a story where all the characters at Disney come to life at night.<ref name=Crave/> Marc Abraham and Eric Newman of ] were scheduled to produce the film.<ref name=varietynovember>{{cite web |last1=Graser |first1=Marc |title=Jon Favreau enters Disney’s ‘Magic Kingdom’ |url=https://variety.com/2010/film/news/jon-favreau-enters-disney-s-magic-kingdom-1118027299/ |website=Variety |date=November 11, 2010}}</ref> Writer-producer ] had previously written an original script for the project, which the studio eventually declined to use, stating that Favreau and a new ] would develop a new script.<ref name=varietynovember />


In 2021, it was announced that a new project, now developed as a television series for ]. Moore was brought back to develop the series which will see that the various lands in the Magic Kingdom are actually gateways to alternate worlds, thus setting up a shared universe. The first in the series will be ''The Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA)''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/ronald-moore-developing-magic-kingdom-tv-universe-for-disney/|title=Ronald Moore Developing Magic Kingdom TV Universe for Disney+|website=Bleeding Cool|last=Chang|first=Tom|date=February 23, 2021|access-date=February 23, 2021}}</ref> In 2021, it was announced as a new project, now developed as a television series for ]. Moore was brought back to develop the series which will see that the various lands in the Magic Kingdom are actually gateways to alternate worlds, thus setting up a shared universe. The first in the series will be ''The Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA)''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/ronald-moore-developing-magic-kingdom-tv-universe-for-disney/|title=Ronald Moore Developing Magic Kingdom TV Universe for Disney+|website=Bleeding Cool|last=Chang|first=Tom|date=February 23, 2021|access-date=February 23, 2021}}</ref>


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Theme park at Walt Disney World This article is about the theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. For other Disney theme parks informally called "Magic Kingdom", see Disneyland (disambiguation). For other uses, see Magic Kingdom (disambiguation).

Magic Kingdom Park
Cinderella Castle, the icon of Magic Kingdom
LocationWalt Disney World, Bay Lake, Florida, United States
Coordinates28°25′07″N 81°34′52″W / 28.41861°N 81.58111°W / 28.41861; -81.58111
StatusOperating
OpenedOctober 1, 1971 (53 years ago) (1971-10-01)
OwnerDisney Experiences
(The Walt Disney Company)
Operated byWalt Disney World
Key people:
Sarah Riles (VP)
Perry Crawley (GM, Operations)
ThemeAmericana, Disney characters and fairy tales
SloganThe Most Magical Place On Earth
Operating seasonYear-round
WebsiteMagic Kingdom
Walt Disney World
Theme parks
Water parks
Other attractions and areas
Resorts
Affiliated services
Transport

Magic Kingdom Park is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It opened on October 1, 1971 and is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Experiences division. The official park name has changed slightly over the years - from Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (1971–1994) to The Magic Kingdom (1994–2017). The park was initialized by Walt Disney and designed by WED Enterprises. The park layout and attractions were based on Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and are dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters.

The park icon is Cinderella Castle, inspired by the fairy tale castle featured in the 1950 animated film. In 2023, the park hosted 17.72 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the world for the seventeenth consecutive year and the most visited theme park in North America for at least the past twenty-three years. The park has become a cultural touchstone and symbol of modern American pop culture.

History

Conception

Magic Kingdom entrance

Walt Disney was highly involved in planning the Walt Disney World resort complex and park, coming to Florida in person to survey the land, meeting with local officials and announcing the project to the media but not being able to see his vision come to life due to his death from cancer in 1966. After Walt's death, his brother Roy Disney took over the project. Walt Disney Productions began construction on Magic Kingdom and the entire resort in 1967. The park was built as a larger, improved version of Disneyland in California.

Magic Kingdom was built over a series of tunnels called utilidors, a portmanteau of utility and corridor, allowing employees (called "cast members") or VIP guests to move through the park out of sight.

Because of Florida's high water table, the tunnels could not be put underground, so they were built at the existing grade, meaning the park is built on the second story, giving the Magic Kingdom an elevation of 108 feet (33 m). The area around the utilidors was filled in with dirt removed from the Seven Seas Lagoon, which was being constructed at the same time. The utilidors were built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The tunnels were intended to be designed into all subsequent Walt Disney World parks but were set aside mostly because of financial constraints.

Opening and operation

Dedication

Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place ... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn together.

Roy O. Disney, October 25, 1971

Magic Kingdom Park opened as the first part of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 1971, commencing concurrently with Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. It opened with twenty-three attractions, three unique to the park and twenty replicas of attractions at Disneyland, split into six themed lands, five copies of those at Disneyland (Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland) and the Magic Kingdom exclusive of Liberty Square, rather than the Disneyland New Orleans Square. The Walt Disney Company promised to increase this number with a combination of replicas and unique attractions. While there is no individual dedication to Magic Kingdom, the dedication by Roy O. Disney for the entire resort was placed within its gates.

The only land added to the original roster of lands in the park was Mickey's Toontown Fair. The land originally opened in 1988 as Mickey's Birthdayland to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. Later the land was renovated as Mickey's Starland and eventually to Mickey's Toontown Fair. The land was home to attractions such as Mickey's Country House, Minnie's Country House, The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm, and Donald's Boat. It closed on February 12, 2011, to make way for the expansion of Fantasyland. The Walt Disney World Railroad station in Mickey's Toontown Fair, which opened with Mickey's Birthdayland in 1988, was closed for the duration of the construction. In 2012, the space where Mickey's Toontown Fair sat reopened as a part of Fantasyland, in a sub-section called the Storybook Circus, where an updated Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction was relocated. The Barnstormer was retained and was re-themed to The Great Goofini.

Main Street, U.S.A., with Cinderella Castle in the far distance, pre-2000

Since opening day, Magic Kingdom has been closed temporarily because of eight hurricanes: Floyd, Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Wilma, Matthew, Irma, and Ian. The first non-hurricane related day the park has closed is on September 11, 2001, due to the terrorist attacks that day. Walt Disney World was closed from March 15, 2020, to July 11, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there are four "phases" of park closure when Magic Kingdom exceeds capacity, ranging from restricted access for most guests (Phase 1) to full closure for everyone, even cast-members (Phase 4).

"Magic Kingdom" was often used as an unofficial nickname for Disneyland before Walt Disney World was built. The official tagline for Disneyland is "The Happiest Place On Earth", while the tagline for Magic Kingdom is "The Most Magical Place On Earth". Up until the early 1990s, Magic Kingdom was officially known as Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, and was never printed without the Walt Disney World prefix. This purpose was to differentiate between the park and Disneyland in California. In 1994, to differentiate it from Disneyland, the park was officially renamed Magic Kingdom Park.

Alcoholic beverages had been prohibited from the park since its opening, but this policy has gradually changed. In 2012, the Be Our Guest Restaurant opened selling wine and beer for the first time. This was the only place in the park where alcohol was permitted until December 2014 when four additional restaurants began selling beer and wine including Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, Tony's Town Square Restaurant, and the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. And finally in 2018, the park officially became the second Magic Kingdom-style park to serve alcohol at all table service restaurants, after Disneyland Paris in 1993.

Early in 2024, a Disney executive confirmed that the park will expand with the addition of a 12-to-14-acre (4.9 to 5.7 ha) land located “beyond Big Thunder.”

Park layout and attractions

See also: List of Magic Kingdom attractions

Magic Kingdom is divided into six themed "lands." The center of the park in front of Cinderella Castle is designed like a wheel with a hub and spoke design. Pathways spoke out from the hub across the 107 acres (43 ha) of the park and lead to these six lands. The Walt Disney World Railroad circles around the 1.5-mile (2.4 km) perimeter of the park.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Main article: Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street, U.S.A. is modeled after an idealized early-20th century American town, inspired by Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri. Main Street features a train station, town square, movie theater, city hall, firehouse, restaurants, emporium, shops, arcades, and several varieties of horse-drawn and motor-powered vehicles. Guests enter the park underneath the main station of the Walt Disney World Railroad and into the town square. At the far end of Main Street, U.S.A. is the park's hub, anchored by Cinderella Castle and the Partners statue.

Symbolically, Main Street represents the park's "opening credits", where guests pass under the train station (the opening curtain) at left or right, then view the names of key personnel along the windows of the buildings' upper floors. Many windows bear the name of a fictional business, such as "Seven Summits Expeditions, Frank G. Wells President", with each representing a tribute to significant people connected to the Disney company and the development of the Walt Disney World Resort. It features stylistic influences from around the country. Taking its inspiration from New England to Missouri, this design is most noticeable in the four corners in the middle of Main Street, where each of the four corner buildings represents a different architectural style. The second and third stories of all the buildings along Main Street are designed with forced perspective, and are actually shorter than the first stories. The musical soundtrack played at the entrance includes musical selections from the 1943 Broadway musical Oklahoma! and the 1957 Broadway musical The Music Man. The Dapper Dans, a men's a cappella singing group, typically perform throughout Main Street.

Adventureland

Main article: Adventureland

Adventureland represents the mystery of exploring exotic lands and features several attractions themed to resemble the remote landscapes of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific. Jungle Cruise is a comedic riverboat cruise attraction that travels along wild waterways from around the world. Pirates of the Caribbean is a dark ride depicting the exploits and plundering of a pirate siege on Caribbean island town featuring several characters from the subsequent eponymous film series. Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is a Polynesian musical Audio-Animatronic show drawing from American tiki culture in the Sunshine pavilion. Swiss Family Treehouse is an interactive walk-through treehouse attraction based on the 1960 film, Swiss Family Robinson. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an aerial carousel-style ride based on the 1992 film, Aladdin.

Frontierland

Main article: Frontierland

Frontierland is a romanticized portrayal of the American frontier, particularly elements from the American Old West, including cowboys, Native Americans and Western saloons.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train roller coaster featuring a runaway mine train through mine shafts and canyons of the American Southwest. Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a log flume ride inspired by the 2009 film, The Princess and the Frog. Tom Sawyer Island is inspired by the literary characters and stories of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring interactive trails and scenic outlooks. Surrounding Tom Sawyer Island is the Rivers of America, an artificial waterway based on the untamed rivers found across the United States, that flows through Frontierland and Liberty Square. Traversing through the Rivers of America is the Liberty Belle Riverboat, a steam-powered riverboat attraction themed to a 19th-century sternwheeler. Other attractions include the Country Bear Musical Jamboree.

Liberty Square

Main article: Liberty Square

Liberty Square is inspired by a colonial American town set during the American Revolutionary War. The land contains recreations and replicas found in Philadelphia and Boston such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Tree, and the Liberty Bell. The Hall of Presidents is a film presentation and stage show themed to the American presidency and featuring all 46 individual American presidents in Audio-Animatronic form. Tucked away in a corner of Liberty Square is The Haunted Mansion, a dark ride omnimover attraction themed to a haunted New England manor. The Liberty Belle riverboat's dock is located on the shores of Liberty Square.

Fantasyland

Main article: Fantasyland

Fantasyland is themed to Disney's animated fairy tale feature films. Depicted in a medieval-faire style, Fantasyland features multiple attractions featuring various Disney characters and stories, including Peter Pan's Flight, It's a Small World, Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland Theatre, Mad Tea Party, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.

Outside of the castle courtyard is Fantasyland Forest, featuring attractions based on other Disney princesses and heroines: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, is a mine cart roller coaster based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure is a dark ride omnimover attraction based on The Little Mermaid; Be Our Guest Restaurant is a themed restaurant with character dining themed to Beast's castle in Beauty and the Beast; Enchanted Tales with Belle, and Ariel's Grotto.

Storybook Circus

Storybook Circus is a subsection of Fantasyland, themed to a traveling circus stopped along a railroad route just outside of Fantasyland Forest. The land's marquee attractions include Dumbo the Flying Elephant, an aerial carousel-style ride based on the 1941 film Dumbo; The Barnstormer, a family roller coaster featuring Goofy as a daredevil stuntman; and Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station.

Originally, Storybook Circus was the location of Mickey's Toontown Fair, which closed permanently on February 11, 2011. Some elements of Mickey's Toontown Fair were demolished, and others were re-themed to fit the circus concept. An expanded Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride was built, with an interactive queue, and a second Dumbo ride was built next to it, in order to increase capacity. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm was re-themed to "The Great Goofini". A big top area was built for meet-and-greets, called Pete's Silly Sideshow. This attraction features Goofy as a stuntman, Daisy Duck as a fortune-teller, Donald Duck as a snake-charmer, Minnie Mouse as a magician, and Pluto as a special performer. Storybook Circus opened with a "streetmosphere" circus act called The Giggle Gang, which had a two-year run from 2012 until 2014.

Tomorrowland

Main article: Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is themed to the concept of the future inspired by the optimism and scientific advancements of the Space Age and Atomic Age. Several attractions include Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, Tomorrowland Speedway, the PeopleMover, and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, except for Stitch's Alien Encounter Character Greeting! as a meet and greet location. A pair of thrill ride roller coasters are located on the western edge of Tomorrowland: Space Mountain, themed to space exploration through the cosmos; and TRON Lightcycle / Run, based on the digital software world of the Grid from Tron.

Transportation and Ticket Center

Main article: Transportation and Ticket Center
The resort's monorail system and ferryboats transport guests to and from the Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom lies more than a mile away from its parking lot, on the opposite side of the man-made Seven Seas Lagoon. Upon arrival, guests are taken by the parking lot trams to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), which sells admission into the parks and provides transportation connections throughout the resort complex. Guests using city buses, non-Disney hotel shuttles or ridesharing services are also dropped off at the TTC.

To travel between the TTC and the Magic Kingdom, guests have their choice of taking a ferry boat or the Walt Disney World Monorail System.

The three ferries are clad in different trim colors and are named for past Disney executives: the General Joe Potter (blue), the Richard F. Irvine (red) and the Admiral Joe Fowler (green). The main monorail loop has two tracks. The outer track is used by the Express Line with direct service between the TTC and Magic Kingdom, while the inner track is the Resort Line with additional stops at the Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian Village resorts. Epcot is also accessible from the TTC on a spur monorail line that was added upon that park's opening in 1982.

The hotels in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area are connected to the park by walking paths, ferry boats, or the Walt Disney World Monorail System.

Disney-owned hotels in other resort areas have Disney Transport buses to the Magic Kingdom, but these do not serve the TTC. Instead, they operate from three bus loops directly adjacent to the park's main gate.

Attendance

Year Attendance Rank Ref.
2000 15,400,000 1st
2001 14,700,000 1st
2002 14,000,000 1st
2003 14,040,000 1st
2004 15,100,000 1st
2005 16,100,000 1st
2006 16,640,000 1st
2007 17,060,000 1st
2008 17,063,000 1st
2009 17,233,000 1st
2010 16,972,000 1st
2011 17,142,000 1st
2012 17,536,000 1st
2013 18,588,000 1st
2014 19,332,000 1st
2015 20,492,000 1st
2016 20,395,000 1st
2017 20,450,000 1st
2018 20,859,000 1st
2019 20,963,000 1st
2020 6,941,000 1st
2021 12,691,000 1st
2022 17,133,000 1st
2023 17,720,000 1st

Television adaptation

In 2012, Jon Favreau announced he was planning a film called Magic Kingdom. The film was described as “Night at the Museum at Disneyland,” meaning that the film would tell a story where all the characters at Disney come to life at night. Marc Abraham and Eric Newman of Strike Entertainment were scheduled to produce the film. Writer-producer Ronald D. Moore had previously written an original script for the project, which the studio eventually declined to use, stating that Favreau and a new screenwriter would develop a new script.

In 2021, it was announced as a new project, now developed as a television series for Disney+. Moore was brought back to develop the series which will see that the various lands in the Magic Kingdom are actually gateways to alternate worlds, thus setting up a shared universe. The first in the series will be The Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA).

In popular culture

See also

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