Magic Kingdom facts for kids
Cinderella Castle, the icon of the Magic Kingdom at night
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| Location | Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States |
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| Coordinates | 28°25′07″N 81°34′52″W / 28.41861°N 81.58111°W |
| Opened | October 1, 1971 |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
| Operated by | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts |
| Theme | Fairy tales and Disney characters |
| Slogan | The Most Magical Place On Earth |
| Operating season | Year-round |
The Magic Kingdom is a super fun theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It was the very first park built there, opening its doors on October 1, 1971. Imagine a place where fairy tales come to life!
This amazing park was created by WED Enterprises. It's designed to be a lot like Disneyland in California. Millions of people visit Magic Kingdom every year, making it one of the most popular theme parks in the world! Its famous symbol is Cinderella Castle, which looks just like the castle from the Disney movie Cinderella.
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Getting to Magic Kingdom
The Transportation and Ticket Center, or TTC, is where your adventure begins! This is the first stop after you park your car. At the TTC, you can buy your tickets to enter the park.
After getting your tickets, you can choose how to travel to the park. You can take a boat across the water or ride the cool Monorail. Walt Disney planned for a big lake between the parking lot and the park. This way, guests would feel a sense of magic as the park slowly comes into view.
Exploring the Lands
Magic Kingdom is split into six special areas, often called "lands." Each land has its own unique theme, rides, and shows. The main lands are Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. There are also Main Street, U.S.A. and Liberty Square.
Main Street, U.S.A.
When you first walk into Magic Kingdom, you'll find yourself on Main Street, U.S.A. This area is designed to look like a charming American town street from long ago. The buildings here use a clever trick called forced perspective. This makes the street look longer and Cinderella Castle seem even taller than it is! It's an optical illusion where buildings closer to you are taller than those farther away.
Main Street is full of fun shops and yummy restaurants. Look closely at the windows of the buildings. Many of them have names of people who worked for the Walt Disney Company!
Adventureland
Adventureland is all about exploring mysterious places. Think of jungles, hidden temples, and faraway islands! This land has exciting rides and shows. Some popular ones include the Enchanted Tiki Room, the Jungle Cruise, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Frontierland
Step back in time to the wild west in Frontierland! This area is themed like the American frontier from the 1800s. You can find thrilling rides here like Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain. There's also a fun show called the Country Bear Jamboree.
Liberty Square
Liberty Square takes you to colonial America. It's like visiting the time of the American Revolution! Here, you can experience attractions such as the Hall of the Presidents and the spooky Haunted Mansion.
Fantasyland
Fantasyland is where all the magic of fairytales comes alive! This land has many rides based on your favorite Disney animated films. You can ride "it's a small world," Peter Pan's Flight, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is all about what the future might look like! This area features exciting rides and shows that imagine new technologies and space travel. Popular attractions include Space Mountain, Stitch's Great Escape!, and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress.
Images for kids
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Magic Kingdom entrance
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Splash Mountain in Frontierland
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Fantasyland's dark ride The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure
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The resort's monorail system and ferryboats transport guests to and from the Magic Kingdom.
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Main Street, U.S.A.
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Adventureland (exterior of Tortuga Tavern)
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Frontierland (theming for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad)
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Fantasyland (Bavarian theming)
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See also
In Spanish: Magic Kingdom para niños
