Things to do in Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom · About 3 minutes · Lightning Lane Single Pass $10-$18

A smooth family coaster with swinging cars and a fun trip through the dwarfs' mine, and it's the right first coaster for most kids (38 inches). The line gets long fast, so ride it during Early Entry or buy the Single Pass.

Magic Kingdom · About 1 minute · Lightning Lane Single Pass $19-$25

The fastest launch in the park, on motorcycle-style seats under a glowing canopy. Height is 48 inches, and the bike seats don't fit every body type, so try the test seat out front before you wait.

Magic Kingdom · About 2.5 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A classic coaster in the dark that feels much faster than it is. You need to be 44 inches, and it's a good Multi Pass pick in the afternoon when standby creeps past an hour.

Magic Kingdom · About 4 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

It reopened in May 2026 after a long refurbishment with new track and effects, and the height requirement dropped to 38 inches. It's the best family thrill ride in the park, and I love it after dark.

Magic Kingdom · About 10 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible (temporarily closed until Dec. 18, 2026)

A log flume with great music and a 50-foot drop, and you will get wet (40 inches to ride). It's closed for refurbishment until December 18, 2026, so don't plan around it before then.

Magic Kingdom · About 9 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

Spooky, funny and packed with details you'll catch on a second ride. The line moves fast, so I usually ride standby and save my Lightning Lane picks for something else.

Magic Kingdom · About 9 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A boat ride with a couple of small drops and some of Disney's best scenes. It's a great midday break from the heat, and the wait rarely gets bad.

Magic Kingdom · About 3 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A short, sweet ride over London in a flying pirate ship. The line is long all day for a 3-minute ride, so do it first thing or use a Multi Pass pick.

Magic Kingdom · About 10 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A boat tour full of bad puns, and the skipper makes or breaks it. Right now it's running as the Jingle Cruise holiday version, and the regular version comes back early next year.

Magic Kingdom · About 5 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

It reopened in 2026 with new blasters and targets, and it's a competitive one if your family keeps score. No height requirement, and kids love it.

Magic Kingdom · About 10 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

Yes, the song gets stuck in your head, but it's a sit-down, air-conditioned classic that works for every age. Ride it when you need a break, because the line moves quickly.

Magic Kingdom · 18 minutes · Included with admission

Fireworks plus projections on the castle and down Main Street, and it's the best way to end a Magic Kingdom day. Stand on Main Street so you see the projections, not just the fireworks, and stake out a spot 45 minutes early.