When people think of Disney World Florida, the Magic Kingdom immediately comes to mind. There is a good reason for this. The Magic Kingdom is the most famous of all amusement parks. It is located just outside the city of Orlando in Lake Buena Vista. There are a total of four parks at Disney World Florida, including Epcot, MGM and Animal Kingdom.
The Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. It has grown enormously since that time. The park opened with twenty three attractions to entertain guests. The park now has forty eight attractions. These are located in seven areas or lands within the park.
When you enter the park, you will find yourself on Main Street, USA. This area is designed to resemble a small town in the early twentieth century. There are shops and restaurants in this area. There is a barber shop and Emporium in addition to sit down restaurants. At the end of Main Street, you will find the famous Cinderella Castle.
Adventure Land has the theme of foreign lands and exploration. This includes exploration of Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, South America and the Middle East. The Pirates of the Carribean is a popular attraction in this area. The Jungle Cruise and Swiss Family Treehouse are also located here.
Frontier Land has a wild western theme. You will find cowboys and Indians featured in this area of the park. The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain and the Country Bear Jamboree are located in Frontier Land. The Jamboree is great for the whole family. Splash Mountain is a great spot to cool off on a hot day.
Liberty Square is set up like a small town at the time of the American Revolution. There is a replica of the Liberty Bell in the center of the town square. The Hall of Presidents is a great educational attraction in this part of Disney World Florida. The Haunted Mansion and Liberty Square Riverboat are popular attractions here.
Fantasy Land is where the younger kids in the family will want to be. This area has a Medieval Fair theme. You will find the gentler attractions in this area. Popular rides include Cinderellas Carousel, Dumbos Flying Elephant ride and Its a Small World. There are two areas here for your kids to meet the characters. In Ariels Grotto and Fairy Tale Garden, your little one can relax and listen to a story.
Mickeys Toon Town Fair opened in the late 1980s. At this time it was called Mickeys Birthday Land. It was expanded in the 1990s. This is where to go to meet the man himself. Mickey is located in the Judges Tent. After you have met Mickey, take a walk through his house. Minnies house is located next to Mickeys. Also in this area is the Toon Town Hall of Fame.
Tomorrow Land has a futuristic theme. This area is home to a few of the most popular attractions in the park. There are attractions for the younger and older ones in your family here. The younger kids will love Snitchs Great Escape and Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin. The older kids and grown ups will like Space Mountain, a fairly tame roller coaster ride. The Carousel of Progress is a good attraction for the whole family.
Once you have visited the Magic Kingdom, there is still a lot to see at Disney World Florida. The resort has four theme parks and two water parks. In addition, there are six golf courses, a race track and sports complex. The forty seven square mile resort is the largest in the world. Stay at one of the twenty hotels to enjoy all Disney has to offer.
Howard Farmer
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#1 by yuup11 on June 9th, 2009
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How often do the fireworks go off at Disney World, Magic Kingdom in Orlando Florida?
My family is going and we would be thrilled if a show happened while we were there.
#2 by rael ramone on June 9th, 2009
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MK I believe it is every Saturday night, minimum. More often during busy seasons (peak seasons I believe it's every night). Whenever they have a 'special separate ticket event' at night (like the Halloween & Christmas events) they have it then as well (when they have those they close the park early, then reopen for those who have those tickets – fireworks are for the special event only those nights).
Epcot's Illuminations IS every night, all year.
And Fantasmic at the Studios I believe is every night all year as well (with TWO of them some nights and every night in the peak season).
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#3 by Kelsey D on June 9th, 2009
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$20,000 worth of fireworks are set off every night at the magic kingdom – it announces the close of the park for the night. Many people choose to crowd around Cinderella's castle, which is a great view, but I'm just as happy watching them from the ferry ride back to the parking lot
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#4 by pattypuff76 on June 9th, 2009
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As long as it's dark by the time the park closes, "Wishes" goes on at the Magic Kingdom. Lately, there's a show every night.
Illuminations is every night at EPCOT at 9 pm. Except for Christmas time when the show is at 9:30 pm.
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#5 by tweetymay on June 9th, 2009
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Magic Kingdom – the "Wishes" fireworks show is generally held whenever the park is open after dark. There are usually fireworks shows whenever there are extra events such as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, or Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Epcot- IllumiNations fireworks and light show is held every evening at park closing.
Also at MGM- Fantasmic is a spectacular show that is a mix of live action, fireworks, water, lights and music. It is held every evening at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater.
If you plan on eating at Hollywood Brown Derby, Mama Melrose, or Hollywood and Vine (at MGM) you can get seats for Fantasmic in the reserved section. Simply state that you want the Fantasmic! Dinner Package. (note: these might not be the 'best' seats, but you won't have to wait in the long line and you also have a separate exit! *We used this last year)
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#6 by Brittany D on June 9th, 2009
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Everynight! It's amazing :]
But, if you have another night, I would DEFIENTLY check out Fantasmic! I actually enjoyed that more then the MK fireworks. This is the description from the site for it: "Experience the fun, fancy and fears of everybody's favorite heroic mouse as he battles the forces that turn his vibrant dreams into a vivid nightmare. Mickey faces off against Disney villains in a lavish spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers, fireworks and surprises."
So I would check that out also :]
But, yeah. No matter what night your at MK, the fireworks will go off that night :]
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& Disney Site for the Fantasmic bit.