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Magic Kingdom Touring Plans
A touring plan is a step-by-step guide for how to visit the Disney theme parks in the most efficient way possible. Our Disney World Touring Plans are designed to minimize the time you spend in line and to maximize the time you spend having fun with your family. We’ve done extensive testing and analysis, so you don’t have to.
Most of our Magic Kingdom touring plans have average wait times of just 4 to 12 minutes per attraction! Our Touring Plans almost never include a wait of more than 30 minutes – compared to peak time waits of several hours for guests without a plan.
We offer dozens of tested touring plans to meet the needs of guests of all ages and interests, telling you which rides to experience first, when to take breaks, and which rides you can skip, based on your interests.
Click on a category below to see related Touring Plans:
Touring Plans for Parents with Small Children
We developed many of these plans when preparing to visit the parks with our own children (ages 2 through 8). Most plans offer a mid-day break of at least three hours back at your hotel. It's debatable whether the kids will need the nap more than you, but you'll thank us later, we promise.
Touring Plans for Parents with Tweens
These plans are designed for children ages 8 to 12. They include every attraction rated three stars and higher by this age group, and they set aside ample time for lunch and dinner.
Touring Plans for Adults
The one-day plans are designed for adults and teens wishing to see as much of the park as possible in a single day.
Touring Plans for Seniors
We offer touring plans specifically designed for seniors, including one just for grandparents with small children. If you like to get to the park early, virtually all of the plans designed to start at park opening are also designed to work during Morning Extra Magic Hours.
Touring Plans for The Whole Family
These Touring Plans are designed for The Whole Family, which may include small children, tweens, teens, and seniors.
Miscellaneous Touring Plans
A mixture of plans for special events and situations, including Disney Cruise Line guests and attendees of the hard-ticket events Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
Ultimate Touring Plans
Have you ever wanted to experience every attraction in one day?
Personalized Touring Plans
Are none of our premium plans perfect for you? With Personalized Touring Plans, you choose a date, arrival time, set of attractions, and any breaks you require. Then let our optimization software determine the best order in which to experience what you chose!
Which Magic Kingdom Touring Plan Is Right For You?
If you have two days (or two mornings) at Magic Kingdom, our two-day touring plans are by far the most relaxed and efficient. Most two-day plans take advantage of early morning, when lines are short and the park hasn't filled with guests. These plans work well year-round and eliminate much of the extra walking required by the one-day plans. No matter when the park closes, our two-day plans guarantee the most efficient touring and the least time in lines. The plans are perfect for guests who wish to sample both the attractions and the atmosphere of Magic Kingdom.
If you have only one day but wish to see as much as possible, use the one-day touring plans. They're exhausting, but they pack in the maximum. If you prefer a more relaxed visit, try the late-arrival touring plans. They include the best the park has to offer (in our opinion), eliminating some less impressive attractions.
If your party consists of teens or teens and adults, start with the adult touring plans. Teens and adults almost always rate an attraction within one-half a star on our five-star scale, and the touring plans for both groups would be essentially the same.
If you have children younger than age 8, use the one-day touring plans for parents with small children. They're a compromise, blending the preferences of younger children with those of older siblings and adults. The plans include many children's rides in Fantasyland but omit roller-coaster rides because of height requirements. Or, use the touring plans for adults, and take advantage of Rider Switch, a process where adults can take turns enjoying the wilder rides with only a single wait in line.
The Two-Day Dumbo-or-Die Touring Plan for Parents with Small Children is a two-day version of the (in)famous single-day plan from the book. It's a more relaxed, but still designed for parents who will withhold no sacrifice for the children. On the Dumbo-or-Die plans, adults generally stand around, sweat, wipe noses, pay for stuff, and watch the children enjoy themselves. It's great.
Our website also offers specific plans for families with children of all different ages, from pre-school through teens. These "Happy Family" touring plans allow the older children to separate (briefly) from the parents to ride roller coasters, before meeting up with the rest of the family again. We've also got touring plans for Disney Cruise guests, folks with just a morning or afternoon to spare, and many other variations. If you don't see a plan that covers your needs, drop us a line and make a suggestion.
Where should I eat at Magic Kingdom?
Magic Kingdom offers everything from quick-service hot dogs to multi-course meals where you dine with royalty in Cinderella Castle. Take a look at all your options on our Magic Kingdom Dining page.
What are the best rides at Magic Kingdom?
Check our Magic Kingdom Attractions page to see which Magic Kingdom rides, shows, and other attractions rank highest overall and with age groups such as Preschoolers, Grade Schoolers, Teens, Young Adults, Adults Over 30, and Seniors. The top attractions overall are:
- Splash Mountain
- The Haunted Mansion
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
What are the least crowded times to visit Magic Kingdom?
Check out our Crowd Calendar page to find the least crowded dates for Walt Disney World Resort as a whole, as well as for Magic Kingdom, specifically. In general, autumn after Labor Day and before Thanksgiving has the highest concentration of low-crowd days.
Where should I stay when visiting Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom?
There are more than two dozen hotels at Walt Disney World, plus hundreds of others in the immediate vicinity. Check out our Disney World hotels page for ratings and rankings.
What’s the best and cheapest way to buy tickets to Magic Kingdom Park?
Disney theme park ticket pricing can be complicated, with few discounts to be found. We offer a tool to find the best Disney World ticket pricing.
What else do I need to know?
Our Lines app gives real time information about wait times in the parks, along with customizable touring plans. Download it on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. For other touring tips, start with our Disney World touring overview.
