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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

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Location: The Magic Kingdom is part of the Walt Disney World Resort, located just off I-4, south of Orlando, You can get driving directions by clicking the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom link on Theme Park Insider's Google map of U.S. theme parks.

History: The Magic Kingdom was the first theme park at Walt Disney World, opening on October 1, 1971. It opened with two Disney hotels: Disney's Contemporary Resort, and Disney's Polynesian Resort, and twenty three attractions. Unfortunately... Walt Disney didn't live to see the day it opened. In 2007 17 million people visited it making it the most visited park in the world.

Hours: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com. Walt Disney World is open 365 days a year. The Fourth of July and the week between Christmas and New Year's are the busiest days at the park. Also any national vacations are extremely crowded days at the park.

Tickets: Always try to buy your tickets in advance, to save time when you get to the park. For more tips and to order online, read ThemeParkInsider's guide to buying Walt Disney World tickets.

Strategy: Try Theme Park Insider's Four Hour Tour for visiting Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

[644 + / 76 -] Call 407-WDW-DINE or visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/ up to 180 days before your visit to make your dining reservations.

[358 + / 79 -] If staying at a Disney-owned resort, take advantage of the Extra Magic hours, where lines are short and crowds are small! It's the best time to visit some of the more popular attractions while feeling like you're the only ones in the park!

[257 + / 21 -] The Attractions you MUST get a fastpass for to save your sanity: Splash Mountain, Peter Pan's Flight, Space Mountain, Toy Story Mania, Test Track, Soarin, Rockin Roller Coaster, Kilimanjaro Safaris.

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Adventureland(Rating)(Height)
Pirates of the Caribbean8
Jungle Cruise7
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin6
Swiss Family Treehouse6
The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management5
Fantasyland(Rating)(Height)
Mickey's PhilharMagic9
Peter Pan's Flight7
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh7
Mad Tea Party7
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel7
Snow White's Scary Adventures7
It's a Small World6
Dumbo the Flying Elephant6
Pooh's Playful Spot5
Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
Frontierland(Rating)(Height)
Splash Mountain940
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad840
Tom Sawyer's Island7
Country Bear Jamboree6
Liberty Square(Rating)(Height)
Haunted Mansion9
Hall of Presidents7
Liberty Square Riverboat7
Main Street USA(Rating)(Height)
Walt Disney World Railroad7
Mickey's Toontown Fair(Rating)(Height)
Mickey's Country House7
Minnie's Country House7
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacres Farm735
Donald's Boat5
Tomorrowland(Rating)(Height)
Space Mountain844
Tomorrowland Transit Authority8
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin8
Carousel of Progress8
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor8
Astro Orbiter6
Tomorrowland Speedway532
Stitch's Great Escape340

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Dining

Adventureland(Rating)
El Pirata y el Perico8
Fantasyland(Rating)
Cinderella's Royal Table6
Pinocchio Village Haus5
Frontierland(Rating)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe7
Liberty Square(Rating)
Columbia Harbour House8
Liberty Tree Tavern8
Main Street USA(Rating)
The Crystal Palace8
Tony's Town Square Restaurant8
The Plaza Restaurant7
Casey's Corner7
Tomorrowland(Rating)
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café8
Tomorrowland Terrace6

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