When you’re spending 2 days in Magic Kingdom, this supplies a time-saving plan for effectively experiencing Walt Disney World’s hottest park. Our itinerary covers step-by-step trip suggestions, eating recommendation, suggestions & tips, and tips on how to “cease and scent the roses” to benefit from the distinctive environment. (Up to date April 6, 2025.)
This 2-Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary has been up to date for 2025 in gentle of current modifications. There are a selection of causes for that, together with each TRON Lightcycle Run and Tiana’s Bayou Journey switching to standby strains (from digital queues), year-long closure of Massive Thunder Mountain Railroad, and alter from Genie+ to Lightning Lane Multi-Cross. (See our Information to Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World for more information about that and to find out whether or not it’s definitely worth the cash on your get together.)
The excellent news is that when you have two full days in Magic Kingdom (and even 1.5 days), it is best to have the ability to get pleasure from every part Walt Disney World’s flagship fortress park has to supply, and at a extra leisurely tempo. You’ll in all probability even have the ability to do a number of re-rides, relying on crowds! We go to Magic Kingdom commonly, whereas additionally monitoring wait time information, and fine-tuning our technique. That is the 2-day Magic Kingdom itinerary we’ve devised because of this…
The 5-day ticket is Walt Disney World’s hottest ticket, so a lot of you’re going to spend greater than in the future in not less than one of many 4 parks. Definitely, we spend probably the most time in Magic Kingdom. It’s the most-visited park at Walt Disney World, so it’s not simply us.
Fairly merely, the overwhelming majority of company who’re going to spend 5 days in Walt Disney World ought to spend their “bonus” day in Magic Kingdom. An enormous element of that is Magic Kingdom’s popularity as the iconic park, the unique, and the one with Cinderella Fort on the finish of Fundamental Road. Alongside Disneyland, it’s the quintessential American theme park. Then there’s the sensible motive: Magic Kingdom merely has extra rides and points of interest than another theme park at Walt Disney World.
When you do go for a second day, a lot of it may be spent repeating favourite points of interest. Fairly than following this distinctive plan, you could possibly take our 1-Day Magic Kingdom Itinerary, and do {that a} second time, making modifications and skipping issues because it fits your tastes and pursuits. Or just have a extra laid again and spontaneous go to, not utilizing a touring plan in any respect.
If you need most effectivity and don’t wish to merely “double up” on our 1-day Magic Kingdom Itinerary, that is the plan for you. It is a stand-alone put up that reevaluates what your priorities and tempo needs to be should you’re spending a second day in Magic Kingdom. You may even go for a “better of each worlds” strategy and comply with the steps laid out right here for every morning, after which do your personal factor for the afternoons and evenings.
It’s additionally value noting that we do advocate shopping for Lightning Lane Multi-Cross at Magic Kingdom. There are extra points of interest providing Lightning Lane entry in another park, which may be extraordinarily helpful even when you have loads of time (assuming you wish to do re-rides. If you wish to know the premise for that suggestion, see our Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Journey Rankings for Magic Kingdom.
Moreover, should you’re staying on-site and may arrive early, try our Information to Early Entry at Walt Disney World. Likewise, should you’re staying at a Deluxe Resort or Disney Trip Membership property, examine our expertise throughout Prolonged Night Hours at Magic Kingdom. Both of these issues will assist you to save time and keep away from crowds, supplying you with a giant benefit. Nonetheless, neither are strictly obligatory for a productive day in MK.
Lastly, extra modifications are on the horizon that can quickly require additional tweaks to this plan. That embody the everlasting closure of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, debut of Disney Starlight Dream the Evening Parade, and momentary trip refurbishments in Tomorrowland. For now, our tentative advice is watching the second Starlight exhibiting after the fireworks on evening one–and figuring out whether or not you wish to view it once more evening two.
With all of that out of the way in which, on with the 2-day touring plan for Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom – Day 1
A Incredible Morning – For households, Fantasyland is the center of Magic Kingdom. Saying Fantasyland is “for households” misses the purpose of Walt Disney World solely and the way it’s for the younger or younger at coronary heart. Fantasyland units the tone for that, and is the place it is best to begin your day.
When you have two days in Magic Kingdom, you don’t must be fairly as aggressive, however we’d nonetheless advocate consulting our Information to Rope Drop & Early Entry at Magic Kingdom and selecting a type of plans that begins in Fantasyland. Knocking out a variety of rides at the start of your first day units tone for the journey and relieves the strain and sense of urgency from the remainder of the day(s).
When you’re eligible for Early Entry, begin at Seven Dwarf’s Mine Prepare. If not, start with Peter Pan’s Flight, adopted by the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Below the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, and different iconic darkish rides. Operating round doing these Fantasyland points of interest is like strolling barefoot over burning embers–each equally more likely to harm your ft–it’s a ceremony of passage amongst Disney followers.
Fright Row – Subsequent up are Magic Kingdom’s two scariest points of interest. Haunted Mansion and ‘it’s a small world.’ One options creepy characters whose phrases will ship shivers down your backbone, scary you to your core. The opposite has grim grinning ghosts. In between, “schedule” a cease on the nicest restroom in Magic Kingdom, the Tangled Bathrooms.
Meet & Greet Insanity – The second hour of the day is a superb time to knock out some character meet & greets should you’re so inclined. A few these open after the remainder of Magic Kingdom, they usually usually have decrease crowd ranges within the first hour that they’re open as a result of most company prioritize rides. Accordingly, it’s time to go to the next:
- Meet Daring Disney Friends as Circus Stars at Pete’s Foolish Sideshow
- Meet Dashing Disney Friends as Circus Stars at Pete’s Foolish Sideshow
- Meet Ariel at Her Grotto
- Meet Mirabel at Fairytale Backyard
- Meet Varied Princesses at Princess Fairytale Corridor
You’ll seemingly know which of those characters matter most to you based mostly on the preferences of these in your get together. Youngsters often name the photographs right here. When you don’t know which of them to do however know you need photographs with Disney characters to commemorate the journey, our advice is Pete’s Foolish Sideshow. These are distinctive, characteristic intelligent costumes, and are all indoors with air-conditioning. The “daring” Disney buddies are Goofy and Donald Duck as circus performers. The “dashing” buddies are Daisy and Minnie Mouse, trying pretty as at all times.
Ice Cream Antidote – Ice cream fixes every part. There’s a motive Ben & Jerry had been (in all probability) awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, and that’s as a result of ice cream is a recognized panacea.
After the present, seek the advice of our Finest Magic Kingdom Snacks & Desserts Record for a candy deal with. The Peter Pan Float (pictured above) is very really helpful! That ought to curb any meltdowns which might be brewing on account of the extend time within the solar for the stage present.
Lunch: Be Our Visitor Restaurant – Nonetheless the most well-liked eating spot in Magic Kingdom, this Magnificence and the Beast-themed restaurant now does an all-day prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner.
It’s value noting that Be Our Visitor Restaurant has gone up in value quite a bit and there are combined opinions as as to if it’s nonetheless worthwhile. There’s in all probability no restaurant that’s as polarizing amongst Walt Disney World followers. See Is Be Our Visitor Restaurant Well worth the Cash? for our take.
Noon Break – Going again to your resort and taking a nap or lounging by the pool to stop your youngsters from having a meltdown later within the day is a superb choice. Logistically, transportation and parking eats a variety of time, and you may anticipate so as to add not less than 90 minutes to your break for transit–presumably 2 hours.
The noon break is a superb concept, however right here’s an environment friendly, decompressing various: indoor stage reveals. Issues like Carousel of Progress, Nation Bear Musical Jamboree, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, and even back-to-back showings of Corridor of Presidents. All are darkish, laid again, and have loads of refreshing air-conditioning.
Whereas sleeping throughout Corridor of Presidents might not work for everybody, should you assume it’s going to work on your youngsters, give it a shot. If they’re actually zonked, they’ll seemingly go to sleep throughout the first 5 minutes. That’s, except you’re elevating little Rutherford B. Hayes aficionados.
Competition of Fantasy Parade – One of many largest benefits of two days in Magic Kingdom is with the ability to do the daytime parade and Cinderella Fort stage present on completely different days. Doing them back-to-back in a single day is “Meltdown Gas,” and that applies even should you’re an grownup. Even should you don’t think about your self a “parade particular person,” Competition of Fantasy is value catching.
Whereas the simplest parade views are present in Frontierland, we favor watching from the top of Fundamental Road. It’s the long-lasting spot, and should you care about photographs, nothing beats having Cinderella Fort within the background!
Mickey Meet & Greet – When you watch Competition of Fantasy from the top of Fundamental Road as really helpful, you may shortly dip into the Mickey Mouse Meet & Greet in City Sq. Theater with a shorter wait time instantly after the parade ends. You’ll must be quick, as many different company can have the very same concept. (Doing this meet & greet instantly earlier than the parade can also be strategy.)
Tom “SERENITY NOW!” Island – Now that your youngsters are rejuvenated, burn a few of that second wind on Tom Sawyer Island. This is among the largest chunks of Magic Kingdom, and the overwhelming majority of company by no means go to it. I might blame it on “the children as of late,” however I believe it’s extra on the mother and father, and never eager to “waste” time on a play space given the price of a Walt Disney World trip.
Nonetheless, it is a good spot to unwind, get away from the crowds, and blow off some steam. I get pleasure from wandering it whilst an grownup, and it’s an important change of tempo and reprieve from the stimulation of Magic Kingdom.
Sundown Cruises – Late afternoon is the right time for the transportation points of interest in Magic Kingdom. Whilst you’re within the space, we’d advocate setting sail aboard the Liberty Sq. Riverboat. It’ll provide you with one other vantage on Tom Sawyer Island, and as with that, it feels far faraway from the hustle and bustle of Magic Kingdom.
Dinner: The Plaza Restaurant – Whereas this spot gained’t wow you with superb theme, it’s a desk service restaurant that does consolation meals rather well and gives some nice entree and dessert choices.
Plaza Restaurant is one other desk service meal, however it’s a extra laid again one–a pleasant place to loosen up a bit and luxuriate in a high quality meal with out breaking the financial institution. When you’d favor a fast service choice, the equally-iconic Casey’s Nook (sizzling canines) is on the alternative aspect of Fundamental Road.
Fireworks Finale — For a lot of the yr, Fortunately Ever After is the nightly fireworks present in Magic Kingdom. This explicit present is one in every of our absolute favorites, plus fireworks exploding over Cinderella Fort is at all times time, so that you gained’t wish to miss it.
Crowds may be heavy within the entrance of the park, however we nonetheless advocate watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks (try our viewing location suggestions for Magic Kingdom fireworks) from Fundamental Road. Pyro is well-liked, so we advocate staking out a spot round 30-45 minutes prematurely of the fireworks.
Evening Kingdom – When the solar goes down in Magic Kingdom, the park completely transforms and actually comes alive. It’s inconceivable to explain till you’ve skilled it, however nearly every part about Magic Kingdom is best at evening, and this consists of many points of interest.
We extremely advocate experiencing out of doors points of interest at evening, particularly these on our High 10 Magic Kingdom Points of interest at Evening record. You’re going to have the chance to repeat rides over the course of your two days in MK, and now is an efficient time for that to see the day vs. evening distinction!
Mine Prepare Half Court docket Shot – One minute earlier than Magic Kingdom closes, think about leaping in line for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Prepare. That is like sinking a game-winning, half courtroom shot. Or, so I assume…I’ve by no means accomplished the latter.
You principally keep away from the lengthy strains all day by getting in line as late as you attainable can, and you’ll actually really feel your self saving time in line. When you didn’t do SDMT at the start of the day, that is important now. When you already did, you may wish to do a special highly-popular trip on this spot. Maybe TRON Lightcycle Run in case your get together skews older (though we’ll cowl that on day 2).
The retailers on Fundamental Road are open roughly 1 hour after the park closes, so don’t really feel rushed as you permit–however keep in mind, it’s a must to do all of this brilliant and early the following morning (or a future morning, should you’re not doing Magic Kingdom on consecutive days).
Magic Kingdom – Day 2
Magic Kingdom Mountain Vary – For day 1, we really helpful beginning with a rope drop plan that started in Fantasyland. For day 2, we’d do the identical however for Tomorrowland should you’re feeling aggressive (once more) and are eligible for Early Entry. If not, beginning in Frontierland might be the wiser and simpler strategy.
With Massive Thunder Mountain Railroad closed till 2026, you’re not going to truly knock out all the Magic Kingdom Mountain Vary. Simply 1-2 of those rides/curler coasters. The actually vital piece of the puzzle right here is attending to Tiana’s Bayou Journey within the first hour the park is open. If the trip is experiencing downtime or the road is already too lengthy, you’ll have a chance in the direction of the top of the night, however you might not wish to do a log flume trip (you’re going to get moist) after the solar goes down. Simply one thing to bear in mind.
As you conquer the Magic Kingdom Mountain Vary, take a photograph at every (pics or it didn’t occur) and brag to your mates on social media about your superb achievement. It’s principally as large of an accomplishment as reaching the summit of Everest. (The one in Animal Kingdom…and possibly the precise mountain, too.) When you have youngsters who’re too younger to do these points of interest, think about repeating among the Fantasyland itinerary from Day 1.
Set Sail for Journey – Your subsequent cease needs to be Adventureland, the place it is best to prioritize Jungle Cruise. This has change into some of the well-liked points of interest in Magic Kingdom, with increased wait instances because of this. If it’s already at or above 45 minutes, you may at all times put it aside for after sundown when the strains are shorter. From there, knock out close by Pirates of the Caribbean.
Contemplate doing re-rides on any of those first few stops if wait instances aren’t too dangerous. Identical goes for Haunted Mansion and even Fantasyland should you so need. There’s not the identical sense of urgency the second morning in Magic Kingdom as the primary.
Dole Whip Break – Identical concept because the day earlier than, however this time with a Dole Whip. Morning ice cream is the important thing to stamina for Magic Kingdom touring.
Fast Diversion – Whilst you’re within the space, think about doing Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room or Nation Bear Musical Jamboree. You may wish to do these earlier than lunch. Finest to keep away from falling asleep throughout these reveals and being eternally labeled “distinctly unpatriotic” by your family and friends (or as they’ll name you, “only a informal acquaintance, I swear!”).
Lunch Break – When you’re doing two full days in Magic Kingdom proper now, our advice could be 3 desk service meals over the course of your 4 meals. Partly, as a result of counter service is basically weak at Magic Kingdom, and partially as a result of sit-down eating takes extra time, and also you’ll have a surplus of that to kill.
Choices right here embody Liberty Tree Tavern/Diamond Horseshoe (similar menu at each, higher setting at LTT) for a hearty Thanksgiving-style meal with an excellent dessert, Crystal Palace for a Winnie the Pooh character meal, or Cinderella’s Royal Desk for eating with princesses. You need to know which of these will enchantment to your get together most. We’re large followers of Cinderella’s Royal Desk, however the in-castle restaurant is costly. Arguably value it for a ceremony of passage trip with small women, although!
On the counter service entrance, we’d go along with Pecos Invoice Tall Story Inn for lunch. That’s our new #1 quick-service restaurant in Magic Kingdom, with a Chipotle-style menu. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe could be our various choose should you’re searching for a wider-ranging, however strange menu.
Afternoon Unwind – Identical to the noon break from the day prior to this. There’s probability you didn’t knock out all of these, so hit those you missed the day prior to this.
If the tried and true method of Corridor of Presidents did the trick exceptionally nicely, repeat that. If you wish to strive one thing new, go for a spin aboard Carousel of Progress. (Each have probably the most snug seats of any reveals in Magic Kingdom, making them equally nice for napping.)
Enjoyable with Friendship! – As soon as the solar is a bit decrease within the sky, head to the Cinderella Fort Forecourt Stage for one of many final couple performances of Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire, the daytime stage present.
That is well-worth seeing, with sequences from Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Frozen, and a brand new finale with Mickey Mouse and mates of their glowing, EARidescent fashions. Seeing it later within the day will prevent some sunburn, too.
Dinner: Skipper Canteen – The latest restaurant in Magic Kingdom is themed to the Jungle Cruise attraction, and it’s an important choice, particularly for adults. I like to recommend requesting the S.E.A. room, which is properly appointed and consists of tons of element (a lot of which might be misplaced on non-Disney followers).
The delicacies right here is the most effective in Magic Kingdom, in order that’s one other plus. Don’t be scared away by the menu, it’s surprisingly approachable when you get previous the window dressing of the descriptions.
Again to the Future – Within the early night, we’d advocate making the trek to Tomorrowland. Knock out Tomorrowland Speedway, Astro Orbiter, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover, that are nice methods to transition from day to nighttime in Magic Kingdom.
Once you’re accomplished with these, you must also discover a quick wait time at Buzz Lightyear’s Area Ranger Spin. Identical goes (hopefully) for Area Mountain after that. Lastly, it’s time for locating a fireworks spot…
Different Fireworks View – Having watched Fortunately Ever After already from the long-lasting Fundamental Road view, we’d advocate viewing from evening two from a contemporary perspective (if in any respect).
Our favorites for this are in Fantasyland or by the cover masking TRON Lightcycle Run. The previous is our favourite spot for an immersive view, particularly should you stand between the ‘fortress partitions’ (pictured above). In contrast, the cover in Tomorrowland is a superb spot should you plan on using TRON ASAP after the fireworks. Each choices are described within the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Viewing Information.
Final Lightcycle – Identical concept as the top of the primary evening. Both instantly after the fireworks or one minute earlier than Magic Kingdom closes, leap in line TRON Lightcycle Run.
What it is best to do actually relies on the place you view the fireworks and the way for much longer Magic Kingdom is open. When you watch from Fantasyland and there’s one other hour or extra on the clock, you could possibly strive Seven Dwarfs Mine Prepare or one thing else earlier than TRON Lightcycle Run.
When you watch the fireworks from Tomorrowland, race to TRON Lightcycle Run to beat the gang there–liberating up your ‘final shot’ trip for one thing else. At this level, you’ll have accomplished all of it, so do no matter appeals most to you. Tiana’s Bayou Journey, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Jungle Cruise are additionally good examples.
Magic of the Kingdom at Evening – Even should you’re happening fumes at this level, the expertise of being in Magic Kingdom at evening needs to be a pleasant shot within the arm. At this level, you may both attempt to hit the opposite points of interest on our high 10 record that you simply missed, or decelerate and take a leisurely stroll via the park, absorbing its sensible nighttime ambiance. Do some final minute buying within the Emporium on Fundamental Road, and name it an evening.
Historians at all times blather on about how Europeans scoured Florida for the Fountain of Youth throughout the Age of Exploration. Clearly, these guys had been too low cost for a park ticket, as a result of anybody who has spent a few days in Magic Kingdom will let you know that it may be discovered there. As tiring as 2 full days may appear, I at all times depart Magic Kingdom energized and with a smile on my face. When you comply with the tough plan on this information, I think you’ll, too.
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