Magic Kingdom – Must-See Attractions
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There is so much to see and do at Walt Disney World; it can be hard to know where to begin. Here is a list of recommended “Must-See” Attractions and FastPass tips to help you get started. General FastPass+ Tips for every park You will be relying heavily on the My Disney Experience app within the parks, and it is a huge drain on your battery! • Think about changing the settings on your phone so other features are not taking a toll on your battery. There is free Wi- Fi in the parks. • Consider carrying a portable charger. There are also vending machines with Fuel Rod chargers you can purchase in the parks. When that charger has no more power, you can swap it in the parks for a fully charged one at no additional cost. If you plan to make your own FastPass reservations, keep in mind that Disney Resort Guests can make FastPass selections at 6 am CST 60 days in advance. We HIGHLY recommend that you take advantage of this and make your selections as early as possible. Remember, FastPass reservations can be modified from your My Disney Experience app while you are in the parks. Also, you can book additional FastPasses once you have used your three pre-reserved FastPasses. If you need assistance, ask any Disney Cast Member. Magic Kingdom – Must-See Attractions Attractions that most often need a Attractions that NEVER need a Attractions that need a FastPass only FastPass: FastPass: during peak seasons: • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train • Barnstormer • Under the Sea: Journey of the little • Peter Pan • Mad Tea Party Mermaid • Enchanted Tales with Belle • It’s a Small World • Tomorrowland Speedway • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad • Magic Carpets of Aladdin • Talking Mickey Meet & Greet • Space Mountain • Mickey’s Philharmagic • Jungle Cruise • Splash Mountain • Monster’s Inc • Haunted Mansion • Pirates of the Caribbean • Many Adventures of Winnie the • Buzz Lightyear’s SpaceRanger Pooh Spin FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: ATTRACTION LOCATION OFFERS MINIMUM BEST TIME TIPS FASTPASS? REQUIRED TO RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT A FASTPASS Buzz Lightyear’s Tomorrowland Yes Morning Aim for the targets furthest away! SpaceRanger Spin Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor Tomorrowland Yes Text your favorite jokes while in the waiting area. Sit in the front rows if you want to participate! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Fantasyland YES! 38” First thing in the morning or last thing at night Mad Tea Party Fantasyland Yes FastPass rarely needed Mickey’s Philharmagic Fantasyland Yes FastPass rarely needed Peter Pan Fantasyland Yes Before 10 am FastPass recommended It’s a Small World Fantasyland Yes FastPass rarely needed Haunted Mansion Liberty Square Yes More whimsical than scary! Pirates of the Caribbean Adventureland Yes There is one small drop in the dark at the beginning. Jungle Cruise Adventureland Yes Morning Happily Ever After Yes If you get a Happily Ever After Fireworks FastPass, you won’t be able to get extras the rest of the day. FUN FOR LITTLE KIDS: ATTRACTION LOCATION OFFERS MINIMUM BEST TIME TIPS FASTPASS? REQUIRED TO RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT A FASTPASS Dumbo Storybook Circus Yes Air-conditioned play area! They will page you when it is your turn to ride Barnstormer Storybook Circus Yes 35” Short roller coaster that is lots of fun but is faster than you think. If your child can handle this, Big Thunder and Splash will be a snap. Under the Sea: Journey of Fantasyland Yes the Little Mermaid Enchanted Tales with Belle Fantasyland Yes Many Adventures of Fantasyland Yes Winnie the Pooh Tom Sawyer’s Island Frontierland N/A Great place for a mid-day break Magic Carpets of Aladdin Adventureland Yes Character Greeting Various locations Yes Check your app for must-see opportunities characters for your child FUN FOR BIG KIDS: ATTRACTION LOCATION OFFERS MINIMUM BEST TIME TIPS FASTPASS? REQUIRED TO RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT A FASTPASS Space Mountain Tomorrowland Yes 44” Morning Lines are almost non-existent for the first 20-30 minutes after park opening Splash Mountain Frontierland Yes 40” Morning Lines are almost non-existent for the first 20-30 minutes after park opening Big Thunder Mountain Frontierland Yes 40” Morning Lines are almost non-existent for the first 20-30 minutes after park opening Epcot – Must-See Attractions Attractions at Epcot are divided into two groups. You can choose ONLY one option from Group A and two options from Group B. Group A (Can ONLY Choose 1) Group B (Choose 2) Attractions that never need FastPass • Soarin’ • Disney*Pixar Short Film Festival • Journey Into Your Imagination • Test Track • Journey Into Imagination with with Figment • Frozen Ever After Figment • Illuminations: Reflections of Earth • Illuminations: Reflections of Earth • Living with the Land – there are lots of great viewing • Mission: Space (Green – no spots all the way around World spinning) Showcase • Mission: Space (Orange – • Epcot Character Spot spinning, simulates zero gravity) • Mission: Space (Green) • Spaceship Earth • Turtle Talk with Crush • The Seas with Nemo and Friends • Epcot Character Spot FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: ATTRACTION LOCATION OFFERS MINIMUM BEST TIME TO TIPS FASTPASS? REQUIRED RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT A FASTPASS Soarin’ Land Pavilion YES 40” First thing in the Lines get long very quickly. morning Living with the Land Land Pavilion Yes Spaceship Earth Park Entrance Yes Afternoon Frozen Ever After Norway Yes Absolutely need a FastPass OR arrive prior to park opening and go there immediately Character Greeting with Norway N/A Park opening or Anna and Elsa from Frozen before Illuminations World Showcase Live World Showcase N/A Worth the effort! Entertainment Countries Innoventions Future World N/A Great place to escape the heat. Lots of neat activities. Agent P’s World Showcase World Showcase N/A A great way to enjoy the World Adventure Showcase with kids! In this adventure, you’re a secret agent on a mission through the countries working to defeat Doofenshmirtz’s plan. Kidcot Fun Stops World Showcase N/A Another entertaining option for kids. Collect stamps and create a personalized souvenir at craft stations. You can also buy a “passport” for a fun souvenir. FUN FOR LITTLE KIDS: ATTRACTION LOCATION OFFERS MINIMUM BEST TIME TIPS FASTPASS? REQUIRED TO RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT A FASTPASS Living Seas with Nemo and Living Seas pavilion Yes Friends Turtle Talk with Crush Living Seas pavilion Yes FastPass not needed Journey Into Imagination Yes Anytime. There Corny, but the kids will love it. with Figment is never a line There are lots of activities after here. the ride. Great place to cool off. Epcot Character Spot Future World West Yes Great option for families who will not be riding Soarin’, Test Track or Frozen. Not needed if eating at Chef Mickey’s or Tusker House Character Greeting World Showcase N/A Great opportunities to see the princesses. Check the app for locations. Kidcot Fun Stops World Showcase N/A Another entertaining option for kids. Collect stamps and create a personalized souvenir at craft stations. You can also buy a “passport” for a fun souvenir. FUN FOR BIG KIDS: ATTRACTION LOCATION OFFERS MINIMUM BEST TIME TIPS FASTPASS? REQUIRED TO RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT A FASTPASS Test Track Future World West Yes 40” Single Rider Line option – but you will be separated from your party. Mission: Space (Orange) Future World East Yes 44” One of the most intense attractions in the Disney parks. Simulates zero gravity. May be too much for those with claustrophobia. Green side is less intense. NOTE: There is a great area for little kids to play and hang out here if you go in through the gift shop at the exit area Soarin’ Land Pavilion YES 40” First thing in Lines get long very quickly. the morning Hollywood Studios – Must-See Attractions Attractions at Hollywood Studios are divided into two groups. You can choose one option from Group A and two options from Group B. Group A (Choose 1) Group B (Choose 2) • Fantasmic! (If you get a FastPass for this, you won’t be able to get • Toy Story Mania • Disney Junior – Live on Stage extras the rest of the day) • Slinky Dog Dash • Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular • Alien Swirling Saucers • Star Tours Attractions (shows) that rarely need a • Tower of Terror FastPass, except during peak season: • Voyage of the Little Mermaid • For the First Time in Forever: A • Beauty and the Beast – Live on Frozen Sing-A-Long Celebration Stage • Muppet*Vision 3D • Disney Junior – Live on Stage • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster • Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular • Beauty and the Beast – Live on • Muppet*Vision 3D Stage • Voyage of the Little Mermaid Our recommended FastPass+ selections for Hollywood Studios are: • Slinky Dog Dash or Toy Story Mania (Group A) Arrive before park opening to ride whichever one you don’t get a FastPass for. • Star Tours (Group B) • Tower of Terror (Group B) If you KNOW you are not going to ride this, choose something else from Group B. • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster If you are not planning to spend more than one day at Hollywood Studios, then we would suggest you plan to arrive at the park well before park opening so you can ride whichever rides you did not choose in Group A for a FastPass. NOTE: The Jedi Training Academy does not offer FastPass. If this is a MUST DO for your family, it is CRITICAL that you arrive before park opening and then go straight to sign up. Remember, the child who is participating MUST be present when you sign up. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: ATTRACTION LOCATION OFFERS MINIMUM BEST TIME TIPS FASTPASS? REQUIRED TO RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT A FASTPASS Slinky Dog Dash Pixar Place YES! 38” NEVER A FastPass for this attraction is CRITICAL! If you don’t get one, then plan to arrive well before park opening to avoid long lines.