I am guessing if you are reading this, then you are looking for a way to visit Disney's Magic Kingdom in just 1 Day. So I will share with you my itinerary to help make this a possibility.

Please note, this means that there will be some things that will be missed. We will sort a plan to make sure you get to do your must-do's.

If you need a summary of rope drop tips and information on how plan your day in Magic Kingdom, without spending hours queuing in lines. Then hopefully my 1 day Magic Kingdom itinerary will help. It helps highlight all of the these topics and even offers you a step-by-step plan to complete Disney's Magic Kingdom in just 1 day.

To create an ideal 1 day visit to Magic Kingdom, please feel free to utilise these practical tips, just make sure you take the time to enjoy all of the magic Disney has to offer, there is a reason Magic Kingdom is the worlds MOST popular theme park.

Important Things to Consider

So although you can wing your Disney trip, I wouldn't really recommend it., as there will be must-do's you would miss. However, I also do believe you can plan too much, and this would result in not enjoying the magic, especially if those stricct plans get foiled.

So this itinerary makes it easy for you to get the most out of your visit, by outlining the order you should visit the rides and attractions.

If you are visiting the parks for a longer period, this plan can still be extremely helpful. Just remember when you are customising your trip, stick to the general idea of having a solid rope drop plan and a overall idea of the layout of the park and where rides and attractions are located.

This allows you to maximise efficiency and maximise your time too.

Long queues are to be expected certain times of the year, such as Easter/Spring Break, Early Summer, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Disney introduced a few things to help with long queues (at a cost of course, it is Disney after all) over the years. From Fast Passes, Genie+ and now Lightening Lane Multi Passes and Lightening Lane Single Pass. These are purchased to basically help you jump the line, so you can manage to do more rides and attractions.

If you only have 1 day, and visiting at the busiest times of the year, then it is definitely worth considering purchasing these, if it is within your budget.

At first it seems confusing, but they are actually quite easy to use if you do your research, and remember you can always pop me a message and I can help guide you through the process.

Now if your budget allows I would recommend to purchase a Lightening Lane Single Pass for both, TRON Lightcycle, and for Seven Dwarf's Mine Train. The queue is usually especially long for Seven Dwarf's which is strange as it is a short ride.

For many visitors who want to basically do as many rides as possible, then the Lightening Lane Multi Pass tends to be worth the added costs, but that is an independent choice for you all.

So lets start at the very beginning, these are the first important steps to have a successful day at Magic Kingdom.

• Obviously Purchase your Tickets. Drop me a message for some of the best prices around on all your Park Tickets (not just Disney tickets)
• Know Magic Kingdom opening hours on the day you wish to visit.
• Check a crowd calendar for Magic Kingdom
• Make a list of your absolute must-do's. I recommend choosing 3 each to start with.
• Check out the Map of Magic Kingdom. This is really helpful as it allows you to figure out a plan, and not be all over the park like a yo-yo.

Magic Kingdom hours vary day by day, by month and by season. So it is very important to make sure you check these before booking your tickets, especially if you are only planning to spend a day or 2 here.

The Magic Kingdom calendar shows standard opening times, early entry hours and even the times of parades, firework spectaculars, events and all night time entertainment.

You will also find out here if there is any temporary ride closures during you visit too.

Additional tip:

Early entry is an added benefit for guests staying on-site at the Disney Resort and a few select hotels nearby.

What this means is, you will have approx 30 mins extra time before everyone else that has to wait for standard opening time.

As I mentioned before, I would also recommend checking out a crowd calendar for Magic kingdom before even starting to plan your trip. It will make a huge difference when it comes to your itinerary.

So as with most popular tourist attractions there are busier times of the year. For Disney it is definitely Easter/Spring Break, and Christmas, but also early summer and Thanksgiving. Also be aware that any 3 day weekends in the US will also create larger crowds.

More people means longer lines for rides, attractions and even restaurants. But if you are visiting during these times, a carefully planned itinerary, using this guide to help, can make it all seem less overwhelming.

Now this guide is based upon visiting during moderate to high crowd levels, so when queues are expected to be long. It is also based on not having paid to skip the lines using Lightening Lane Passes. I chose to do it this way because firstly not everyone has the Lightening Lane Passes options in their budget, and secondly because we all place a priority with different attractions, and each of those have different wait times. So to keep it simple I have decided to keep it basic.

Please remember, in order to accomplish Magic Kingdom in a single day, there will be some less popular attractions missed.

The plan with this out line itinerary is to keep your wait times low, and your walking minimised. You will walk a good few miles as it is, so why add more unnecessary steps. Your feet will thank you for that, believe me.

Another little tidbit,

If you are visiting over several days, please remember to fit in non-park days. These will help make your trip more enjoyable, as it will help off-set the overwhelming feeling from the crowds and also keep you energised and ready for your next visit to the parks.

I mentioned before about reviewing the Map of Magic Kingdom, the reason I recommend this is Magic Kingdom is pretty big, in fact it is almost 150 acres. So you can see why it is important to have an idea of the layout of Magic Kingdom before visiting.

As you can see Magic Kingdom is made up of 6 lands.

• Main Street U.S,A,
• Tomorrowland,
• Fantasyland,
• Liberty Square,
• Frontierland,
• Adventureland.

Remember when planning your Magic Kingdom itinerary, be sure to know what your "must-do" activities are, and know which lands they are located. Because the goal is to do as many of those rides as possible, before moving on to the next land. All to stop you having to yo-yo all over the park. Saving your poor tired feet and legs.

Disney's Magic Kingdom is made up of a combination of rides, character meet and greets, shows, and entertainment, such as parades etc.

It would be absolutely impossible to everything in 1 day at Magic Kingdom, but it is possible to do all your must do's.

The most popular rides in Magic Kingdom are Peter Pan's Flight, Space Mountain, Seven Dwarf's Mine Train, Jungle Cruise and TRON.

The Most popular attractions tend to be meeting Mickey at the theatre at Town Square and of course the Firework shows. They really are fantastic. And because most people feel the same way this tend to create long queues and crowds.

To ride TRON you need to one of 2 things, either

• Joining a Virtual Queue at either 7am or 1 pm

OR

• purchasing and Lightening Lame Single Pass.

Please note both options sell out in seconds. I advise if you have access to more than one mobile phone, all of you jump on at 7 am to try and grab a spot on the Virtual Queue, this increases your chances of grabbing one.

If you choose to try at 1 pm to join a virtual queue, you must be in Magic Kingdom.

Set your alarm and act fast because, honestly they literally sell out within seconds.

Itinerary for a 1 day Magic Kingdom visit

Before you arrive at magic Kingdom, you should have already downloaded the Disney app "My Disney Experience". It is available via the App Store, and via the Google Play Store. It is essential to download the app now, it holds the key and access to many different aspects to your trip.

Arriving at Magic Kingdom

If you are driving to Magic Kingdom, you will have to park at the Transportation and Ticket Centre (TTC), this parking lot opens approx 2 hours before the official opening time.

Parking is currently $30 a day for standard parking, once you arrive you will be directed to a parking space.

From there, you will walk to the TTC and hop on board the Ferry or the Express Monorail. Both will take you to the entrance at Magic Kingdom.

If you arrive via Uber/Lyft/ Taxi or any other transportation that isn't Disney transportation, you will be dropped off at the TTC too. So again you will have to jump on the ferry or Monorail too.

If you're staying at the Contemporary, Bay Lake Tower, Polynesian Village or the Grand Floridian Resorts, you can hop on the monorail from your resort.

Additional Tip:

If you staying at the Contemporary or Bay Lake Tower Resort, you can actually walk to the park, and it would be quicker than hopping on the monorail.

If staying at Wilderness Lodge and Boulder Ridge Villas or Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, you have the option to hop on a Disney Bus or or even a boat from your resort.

All Disney Resorts guests using the Disney transportation are dropped off at the entrance, therefore bypassing the TTC.

Just so you are aware if you are staying at any of the resorts with the Skyliner, you are unable to use it to get to Magic Kingdom. It only gives access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.