Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom: Popular Attractions

Angie Shiflett
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is one of the most popular vacation destinations for families all around the world. The Magic Kingdom was based on a dream by one man, Mr. Walt Disney himself. He took acres upon acres of swampland and converted it into a place of fantasy, fun, and adventure for families everywhere. Walt Disney's dream continues on to this day. Walt Disney World is most famous for its wide selection of attractions throughout all the theme parks. In this article, we will review the most popular attractions that are offered at the Magic Kingdom theme park.

Three of the most popular attractions at the Magic Kingdom are Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain, and Splash Mountain. Families who visit the Magic Kingdom really enjoy these attractions because they offer such a thrill to participants. These attractions are the three most popular of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom because they offer the highest level of excitement to people who choose to enjoy them. They move quickly, lavishing participants with thrills, spills, and excitement like none other.

Big Thunder Mountain is a train type roller coaster that goes in and out of a huge mountain. The mountain is supposed to represent a mining area. The scariest part of the ride is climbing to the top of the mountain, and then going down very quickly. Unlike standard roller coasters, you are secure in that the area is well enclosed. There are quite a few loops and dips, but it is very safe. It is important that you make sure that you hang on tightly to your belongings while on this ride.

Space Mountain is an extreme roller coaster ride. You have very few lights throughout the ride. At one point on the ride, you literally go straight down - so, it is quite the space adventure. One of the things that make Space Mountain so exciting to guests is the fact that you are literally traveling into the great unknown. Like space, it is dark, with only brief flashes of light here and there. This ride is not suitable for people who have certain conditions, so before attempting to go on it, be sure to read all the warning signs.

Splash Mountain is a very cool and refreshing ride. You take a nice little tour through the inside of a friendly mountain, and as you are taking the tour, you get higher and higher. The breaking point is the light at the end of the tunnel, in which you fly down with water splashing all around you. It actually feels as if the log boat you are on comes up off the tracks! It is an awesome experience!

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has a very popular attraction that most everyone has heard of, this attraction is called "Pirates of the Caribbean". This popular attraction is what motivated the popular movies. On a recent Travel Channel show regarding Walt Disney World, it was said that the movies have since inspired the ride, as they have added many new features that were made popular in the movie to this attraction. You ride in a boat while watching various pirate adventures. You can experience having cannonballs fired at you, pirates singing to you, and a little speed on a small drop off. The pirates life is for me, is it for you?

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom also hosts The Haunted Mansion. This is one of the many attractions that are considered to be one of the most popular. Millions of people flock to this attraction each year in order to get totally spooked. You can enjoy a wide variety of special effects and sounds while touring The Haunted Mansion. This attraction is considered a "classic" that remains a favorite of visitors to the Magic Kingdom. There is one part of the ride in which you are turned backwards and it drops down in order for you to see more levels of The Haunted Mansion. Overall, this attraction is safe for everyone.

The attractions listed in this article are among the most popular ones that are offered at Walt Disney's World Magic Kingdom. On your next trip to The Magic Kingdom, you must make sure to put these attractions on your agenda. No trip to Walt Disney World is complete unless you experience these popular attractions!

Published by Angie Shiflett

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  • Big Thunder Mountain is the safest roller coaster, but most exciting train ride you will experience!
  • Space Mountain is not for the faint of heart!
  • The Haunted Mansion remains one of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions!
The Pirates of the Carribean attraction inspired the popular Pirates of the Carribean movies!

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  • Robbie B7/11/2007

    Great article. I worked at Disney World for awhile, and you picked some of my favorites! good work!

  • Summer Banks6/5/2007

    I am ready to go right now. I love kids stuff more than the kids do!

  • Barb Webb5/8/2007

    Love Disney! Thanks for the jaunt down memory lane!

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