Florida Guide - Magic Kingdom - Page 1

What is happening to Test Track?
As most of you know, the high speed ride called Test Track is located in the Epcot park in our favourite park of all, Disneyworld Florida. What you may not know is that Test Track will close during 2012! But, hang on guys, do ...
Viewed 190 times since 15 October 2011.

Visit Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party is just what it says on the tin, a Disney event that is beautifully themed and presented but designed not to frighten the smallest child. For realy scary you need to head out to Universal Studios where the theme i...
Viewed 223 times since 2 September 2011.

Ride Guide – Splash Mountain
Take a trip with Brer Rabbit and friends on this log flume ride. For anyone familiar with the Brer Rabbit tales, this ride is an absolute must and for everyone else, it still is as well! The setting in Frontier Land is absolutely perfect for this cla...
Viewed 527 times since 17 March 2011.

‘It’s a small world’ – Love it or Hate it?
If you have visited Magic Kingdom then I guess, like me, you will have visited ‘It’s A Small World. ’ It’s irritatingly repetitive music it is something that will undoubtedly stay with you for the rest of the day. It is a bit ‘twee’ and certainly has...
Viewed 589 times since 11 January 2011.

The History of The Pirates of The Caribbean
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me. Who hasn’t sung along to this on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. This famous ride was first introduced at Disney land in California in the early sixties and became the most ...
Viewed 419 times since 22 December 2010.

Rides for Small Boys in The Magic Kingdom - Part 2
The Liberty Square Steam Ship is an old fashioned paddle steamer and all the fixtures and fitting are faithfully reproduced for every one to explore and look at. From the announcement of “All aboard” to the sound of the crew making ready to cast away...
Viewed 304 times since 22 December 2010.

Rides for Small Boys in The Magic Kingdom - Part 1
At first sight some of the more cynical small boys take one look at Cinderella’s Castle and let out an audible groan, “Aw it’s just for soppy girls”. So where to go to appease them. First, head to the left of the castle and go straight to Adv...
Viewed 317 times since 22 December 2010.

Jungle Cruise - Magic Kingdom
The Jungle Cruise in Adventure Land, Magic Kingdom is a ride taken from the original in Disney Land in 1955. You will board a 1930’s style safari boat and be taken on a very unusual cruise on untamed rivers, through several continents in a matter of ...
Viewed 539 times since 22 December 2010.

Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party 2010
If you have never been to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom it is a MUST DO. My parents who have been to many in the past are at the villa early December on their own but they still plan to go! The dates for this year’s par...
Viewed 420 times since 18 November 2010.

The Magic Kingdom Fantasy Land
The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World is the most famous and the most popular of all the parks. It is split up into five different sections, Fantasy Land, Adventure Land, Future Land and Frontier Land. I do apologise in advance if any of the rides I m...
Viewed 800 times since 17 October 2010.

Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party 2010
If you are in Orlando between now and November 1st and have young children or even young at heart adults with you this party is one I highly recommend. My parents even go to it when they go to the villa on their own! The dates for this year’s...
Viewed 926 times since 14 September 2010.

Wishes Nighttime Spectacular
‘Wishes’, which takes place almost every evening in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, has to be one of, if not the most, amazing firework show in the whole world. The first time we watched it I was dazzled and amazed, the second time I was enthralle...
Viewed 1048 times since 31 May 2010.

Magic Kingdom – Future Land
Future Land follows on from Fantasy Land. As you pass the Tea Cup ride you will find the go- karts on your left. Children absolutely love this. They drive on a large circuit at a very slow speed on tracks but they can steer to a certain extent. <...
Viewed 676 times since 25 January 2010.

The Liberty Tree
Standing just across the street from the Hall of Presidents, in Magic Kingdom, is the Liberty Tree. I am sure you cannot help but have noticed it, with its wide spreading branches giving welcome shade from the heat of the sun. But have you ever thoug...
Viewed 691 times since 6 January 2010.

The Electrical Water Pageant
The Electrical Water Pageant takes place most evenings around the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and also Bay Lake. Most visitors to the parks will never see or have even heard of the water pageant, unless they are actually st...
Viewed 686 times since 3 January 2010.

Tinker Bell at Pixie Hollow
One of the most favourite Disney characters is Tinker Bell, and now she has several new fairy friends. All of these can be found at Pixie Hollow at Magic Kingdom where they are available to greet guests, sign autographs and pose for pictures. You can...
Viewed 1047 times since 1 January 2010.

Mickey's PhilharMagic 3D movie
Mickey’s PhilharMagic is situated in Walt Disney World’s theme park Magic Kingdom and has to be one of the best 3-D films around. It is located in Fantasyland just to the left of Cinderella’s Golden Carousel as you approach it from underneath the cas...
Viewed 614 times since 1 January 2010.

Eating on a Budget – Magic Kingdom
To get maximum value when visiting one of the theme parks in Walt Disney World it can sometimes be a case of compromising your normal meal time routines and looking for a speedier alternative to a full service restaurant. That, of course, for...
Viewed 713 times since 1 January 2010.

The Hall of Presidents, Magic Kingdom.
It was on June 28th, 2009 that “The Hall of Presidents” was reopened, following a major revamp. Sited in a stunning replica colonial building in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, you cannot miss this attraction. Outside the attraction there is a new s...
Viewed 580 times since 31 December 2009.

Adventureland In Magic Kingdom
Adventureland is a lovely part of the Magic Kingdom Park that we never seemed to visit when the girls were young. However although now twelve years old one of our girls likes to visit every nook and cranny of Magic Kingdom and when we were last at ou...
Viewed 569 times since 31 December 2009.

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