What makes Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida the Most Magical Place on Earth? It’s heart-thumping thrill rides and experiences, of course! If it's your first time visiting Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom would be a great starting point. You’d get a glimpse of the iconic Cinderella’s Castle and all the experiences from classic Disney films, such as Toy Story, Snow White, and Peter Pan!
Where can you get tickets to Walt Disney World?
Get your tickets to the Happiest Place on Earth on Klook! Theme park tickets have two options: a one park per day ticket or a park hopper one that lets you visit multiple parks in one day. You can also book tickets for two to ten days, especially if you wanna make the most of your Florida trip and see the other three Disney theme parks!
Without further ado, here is our top ten Walt Disney World rides at the Magic Kingdom you should line up to while you’re here:
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Tomorrowland PeopleMover
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Splash Mountain
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- The Haunted Mansion
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Jungle Cruise
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Space Mountain
1. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
See what it’s like during the Gold Rush Era on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Credits: @disneyscott98
Wanna travel back in time? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is giving us a major blast from the past! This three-minute ride takes you to the Wild, Wild West in the 1850s town of Tumbleweed during the Gold Rush era. Brace yourself for a bumpy ride as your rickety train twists and turns along canyons and tunnels of an abandoned mine shaft. Watch out for boulders and exploding dynamites along the way!
2. Tomorrowland PeopleMover
Recharge aboard the PeopleMover after hours of thrilling rides! Credits: @magically_imaginative
The PeopleMover inside Tomorrowland is the perfect respite for your weary feet if you need a break from all the excitement Magic Kingdom offers. Hop aboard a futuristic tram and you're on the way to infinity and beyond. This relaxing Disney World ride takes you around Tomorrowland and gives you overlooking views of other rides such as Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and Space Mountain.
3. Peter Pan’s Flight
A little bit of pixie dust from Tinkerbell and you’re ready to fly to Neverland! Credits: @hundredacrehoodco
Rekindle the child in you when you ride on the classic Walt Disney World ride: Peter Pan's Flight. On Peter Pan's Flight, join Wendy, Michael, John, and Peter Pan himself all the way to Neverland to defeat Captain Hook! Fly over London aboard a pirate ship to Pirate's Cove with the gang—passing by waterfalls, jungles, and volcanoes along the way. Don't forget to look out for Tick-Tock the Croc!
4. Splash Mountain
Watch out for Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear behind you! Credits: @batikdesign
Cool down from the heat when you visit Frontierland and ride Splash Mountain. Embark on a journey through the Southern bayou on a log flume with Br'er Rabbit and pass by over 100 animatronic creatures, including frogs, raccoons, and alligators as they sing familiar tunes. Prepare for the five-story drop when you ride Splash Mountain—there's a mighty good chance you'll get soaked if you're sitting at the front!
5. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Raise your hands to the sky at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! Credits: @victoryouyouz
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it's off to work we go…aboard the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! Explore the inside of an ancient diamond mountain on one of the mine trains. Your adventure begins with an exciting ascent up the summit. Keep your eyes wide open as Fantasyland's breathtaking scenery awaits you. Afterwards, it's a thrilling ride from here onwards. You might even bump into the Seven Dwarfs themselves once you're inside.
6. The Haunted Mansion
Don’t worry, ghosts inside The Haunted Mansion are friendly! Credits: @charlotte_inwonderland
In the mood for something spooky? Magic Kingdom's The Haunted Mansion is for the brave hearts out there! Wait times are not a problem as the eerie experience already starts from the ride's queue lines. Stroll through a graveyard before heading inside the haunted estate and its room of horrors. No need to fret, you'll be accompanied by a Ghost Host, who'll be with you the entire time.
7. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Score high and be a galactic hero inside this ride! Credits: @emilyinmousegear
Are you a fan of Buzz Lightyear? You have the chance to become a Junior Space Ranger on the two-person Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland. This interactive Walt Disney World ride lets you try your hand at shooting laser cannons at Emperor Zurg and his pesky robot army. Defeat as many robots as you can—they’re marked with the letter Z for easier shooting!
8. Jungle Cruise
Tickle your funny bone on the Jungle Cruise! Credits: @neverland_nomad
Forget about your worries and your strife on the humourous Jungle Cruise! When in Magic Kingdom, riding this classic steamboat cruise is a bare necessity for all first-timers. What sets this Walt Disney World ride apart from the others is that it's 10 minutes of nothing but comic fun, thanks to its cast of funny guides who put on a show. Fun fact: all its steamboats are named after rivers around the planet!
9. Pirates of the Caribbean
Prepare for the great bounty you’re gonna get on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride! Credits: @christy.inwonderland
Arrr you ready for a fantastic voyage through the Caribbean? Prep your pirate's hat and eyepatches and start searching for old loots and treasures while on a barge. Travel to the high seas and through seaport towns and forts on this iconic Magic Kingdom ride. If you're lucky, you might even catch sight of the elusive Captain Jack Sparrow!
10. Space Mountain
Your trip to the Magic Kingdom won’t be complete without a visit to the Space Mountain. Credits: @jasonhampton.tv
Blast off from the moon and back on Space Mountain, one of Magic Kingdom's OG rides. This exhilarating indoor roller coaster has been making its guests scream in glee and excitement since 1975. Step foot onto a rocket ship and feel the thrill of riding to the edge of the cosmos through wormholes for three minutes. Until today, it remains to be a favorite and a classic Walt Disney World ride.
