Here are some of the most annoying parts of a day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
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Magic Kingdom is the most popular theme park destination in the world, so it should come as no surprise that the park is packed to the gills with guests. Thousands upon thousands of people visit the Magic Kingdom each and every day, with the park featuring some of the world’s most famous and recognizable rides, attractions, and locations.
However, dealing with Magic Kingdom crowds can be super annoying and a pain, especially if it happens to be a hot and humid day (it usually is). Several key chokepoints are especially difficult to navigate when the park is busy, those being Main Street U.S.A., the ramp that leads down from Fantasyland into Liberty Square, and the center of Adventureland.
Things get even more hectic when parades are moving through the park, forcing guests to stand on the sidewalk as floats move along the roads and paths.
There are certainly quiet parts of Magic Kingdom, but guests should be prepared to be packed in like sardines at one point or another.
The Wait times
This point goes hand in hand with our previous one about crowds. Guests should not only be prepared to see a lot of guests, but they should also be prepared to wait in line. With Magic Kingdom being the most popular park, it makes sense that it would have high wait times.
Classic rides like Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Haunted Mansion all easily surpass 60-minute wait times on any given day, with other attractions like Peter Pan’s Flight and Seven Dwarves Mine Train reaching close to two hours.
TRON Lightcycle / Run is perhaps Magic Kingdom’s most popular ride currently, as it’s one of the newest. This thrilling roller coaster offers one of the most intense experiences on the property, but guests should expect to wait multiple hours to hop aboard during peak times.
The Lackluster Food
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While Magic Kingdom is often what guests think of when planning a Walt Disney World vacation, food feels like an afterthought for the most part. Magic Kingdom certainly has some great sit-down and quick-service options, namely Jungle Skipper Canteen and Cinderella’s Royal Table, but guests may struggle to find meals that feel worth their price.
Magic Kingdom thrives on its fast food, with places like Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe and Casey’s Corner offering classic American cuisine.
However, Magic Kingdom’s sit-down eateries like Tony’s, The Plaza, and The Crystal Palace don’t feel like they’re worth what you’re paying for. It’s all up to personal preference, but foodies tend to agree that Magic Kingdom is pretty weak in this department.
Actually Getting There
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While guests can take a bus to all four Disney World theme parks, getting to the Magic Kingdom can still be quite confusing for one annoying reason: It’s the only park that requires guests who drive their personal vehicles to use a second mode of transportation.
Guests must first park their cars at the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC) and then either take a ferry or the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom. The TTC also connects to EPCOT, but that park has its own parking lot.
This means that guests driving to the Magic Kingdom should plan on arriving at least 30 minutes earlier, as they will need to park and wait for a boat or a Monorail before making their way into the park. Guests staying at select Disney World hotels like the Polynesian and Contemporary can take a Monorail directly to Magic Kingdom, but for the majority of guests, the TTC can be a big annoyance, especially at the end of a long day.
What things annoy you about Magic Kingdom?
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