Carousel of Progress<\/strong> \u2013 I feel very strongly about this attraction and I have only been on it once; the first time being our last visit. And for some reason that I can\u2019t even define, I have major love for the Carousel of Progress.\u00a0 I am connected to its authenticity.\u00a0 Not the dated animatronics or the cheesy story line, but the authenticity of Disney originality at its finest.\u00a0 We had passed by it countless times on previous trips.\u00a0 It\u2019s tucked back in Tomorrowland with a plain-Jane exterior that blends in with the backdrop.\u00a0 Carousel is anything but ordinary.\u00a0 The theater moves in a circular motion throughout different decades in American history.\u00a0 You hear the story of an evolving family and get a little history lesson on what life was like along the timeline.\u00a0 The seats are comfy and the air conditioning gives a nice reprieve from those hot and humid Florida afternoons.\u00a0 This has quickly become a do not miss for future trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n
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Inside the Carousel of Progress theater<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Tom Sawyer Island<\/strong> \u2013 Nestled in Frontierland, Tom Sawyer Island is a quaint rustic island inspired by the stories of Mark Twain. A log raft will take you over to the island, across the Rivers of America.\u00a0 What makes this place so wonderful is that it is truly a giant playground, for kids of all ages and those of us who are kids at heart.\u00a0 There is a huge fort, caves, a working water wheel, and a barrel bridge.\u00a0 If you are looking for a shady spot to rest while the kids burn off some energy, Tom Sawyer Island will not disappoint.\u00a0 Please note that Tom Sawyer Island is only open until dusk, typically 6pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Tom Sawyer Island<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Prince Eric\u2019s Village Market<\/strong> \u2013 There is no denying that Magic Kingdom has some great dining options, quick service and table service alike. I have found myself knee deep in popcorn, candy, ice cream, churros, and cheeseburgers many times over.\u00a0 But after a few days of all those indulgences, I have found myself craving something healthier.\u00a0 Prince Eric\u2019s Village Market, found in New Fantasyland, has fresh fruits, veggies, hummus, and all-natural lemonade.<\/li>\n
- Main Street Vehicles<\/strong> \u2013 Looking for an alternative way to get down Main Street USA? Try out the Main Street Vehicles.\u00a0 These turn of the century vehicles will take you from Town Square to Cinderella Castle, or the opposite, during park mornings.\u00a0 The vehicles range from a horse-drawn trolley, an omnibus, a motorized jitney, and even a fire engine.\u00a0\u00a0 What makes the experience even more fun are the cast members driving the vehicles.\u00a0 They are very interactive and love to strike up a conversation with their passengers.<\/li>\n
- Flag Retreat<\/strong> \u2013 The Flag Retreat occurs every day on Main Street USA near the park entrance. You can participate in the Pledge of Allegiance, some patriotic music, and the lowering and folding of the US Flag.\u00a0 A US military veteran is typically chosen as the guest of honor daily to assist with the ceremony.\u00a0 This touching daily event will leave your heart full.<\/li>\n
- Frontierland Shootin\u2019 Arcade<\/strong> \u2013 Test your marksmanship skills at the Frontierland Shootin\u2019 Arcade. The target practice will cost you $1 for about 35 shots.\u00a0 There are no prizes to be won; just bragging rights among your group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Main Street Trolley Show<\/strong> \u2013 Occurring throughout the morning and early afternoon, the Main Street Trolley Show holds a captive audience and transports you back to a simpler time with themed costumes and music. Twelve performers aboard the trolley stop at various points along Main Street USA and put on an adorable song and choreographed dance routine.\u00a0 The songs are catchy and will have you swaying and smiling as you enjoy the show.\u00a0 When you see the Main Street Trolley Show approaching, stop where you are for a few minutes and be entertained.<\/li>\n
- Dining at Pinnochio Village Haus<\/strong> \u2013 The cottage themed Pinnochio Village Haus is adorable inside and out. It is located in Fantasyland, and is exactly what you pictured Geppetto\u2019s Workshop would look like.\u00a0 The food here is Italian themed and features flat breads and salads.\u00a0 The food isn\u2019t what stands out here.\u00a0 If you go and select a window seat, you can look out over It\u2019s a Small World.\u00a0 The windows are right above the operator\u2019s bridge at the loading area and passengers on the boats often look up at the windows to give a wave.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great spot to get out of the heat and do some unique people watching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Overlooking It’s a Small World from Pinocchio Village Haus<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Electrical Water Pageant<\/strong> \u2013 The Electrical Water Pageant happens nightly, weather and park hours permitting, outside Magic Kingdom. The parade on water features 14 floats with dazzling lights and themed music.\u00a0 It travels along Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon and can be viewed at the monorail resorts as well as Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.\u00a0 The Electrical Water Pageant can be viewed outside the entrance of Magic Kingdom during extended theme park hours only, around 10:35pm.<\/li>\n
- Taking the Time to Slow Down<\/strong> \u2013 This one is the one that is typically the most difficult, but totally worth it. There are so many unique details in Magic Kingdom, from the windows on Main Street USA, the metal palm trees in Tomorrowland, the Liberty Tree in Liberty Square, the spitting camel in Adventureland, even the trash cans throughout each land.\u00a0 Stop and take it all in.\u00a0 There are so many components that create a memory; sights, smells, sounds.\u00a0 Make it a point to notice as many as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Taking Time to Take It All In<\/em><\/p>\nMagic Kingdom is a Disney icon.\u00a0 There are the obvious things that grab your attention like Cinderella Castle and the Mountains (Space, Splash, and Big Thunder).\u00a0 But there is so much more.\u00a0 Take some time out of that busy schedule to try something new!<\/p>\n
What is your suggestion of something that most may not have tried doing in the Magic Kingdom? Share in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Magic Kingdom is one of the most unique places in all the world.\u00a0 It is full of nostalgia, hidden gems, adventure, and excitement.\u00a0 It truly has something that everyone can appreciate.\u00a0 There are so many things to see and do in Magic Kingdom, that my family finds something new every time we visit.\u00a0 Here are…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":119,"featured_media":49093,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1688,1695,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wdw-dining","category-theme-parks","category-walt-disney-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/119"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49074"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56634,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49074\/revisions\/56634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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