Are you considering taking your family on vacation to Disney World? This theme park is one of the most kid-friendly travel destinations in the world. But you probably knew that already. However, did you also know that visiting any of the Disney World theme parks can be an overwhelming experience? As a mom, and travel advisor, who has traveled to Disney World more times than I can count, I have learned a few things. One of the things I have learned is some of the secrets of the Magic Kingdom. So, if you are visiting the Magic Kingdom, you are going to want to know these secrets. The result will be an incredible family vacation filled with tons of memories.  

Secrets of the Magic Kingdom for Your Next Family Vacation

There are some not-so-secret secrets in Magic Kingdom. Most people are aware that there are different lands within this theme park. So, the not-so-secrets are that these lands all have their own theme-related attractions, dining, entertainment, and shopping adventures.  

However, there are few details scattered throughout each of these lands. And those little details are hidden in plain sight. Keep in mind, each secret will create a little adventure for your family during your visit.  

If a child is having a meltdown, looking for one of the secrets of the Magic Kingdom can distract them. Plus, tired children will find a little excitement when needing to find a secret in Magic Kingdom. Using these secrets to your advantage may help you avoid certain situations that are normally common in theme parks around the world.  

Tips for watching the fireworks at Magic Kingdom. 

Hidden Mickeys – One of the Best Secrets of the Magic Kingdom

A ride on the Carousel of Progress can result in spotting several hidden Mickeys. As you take a ride through the 1900s, you will see how a typical family lived throughout the years. The kids will marvel at the different inventions and traditions. However, they will also wonder how you survived before technology became so advanced.  

I can’t tell you where all the Mickeys are located. That would spoil all the fun, as you search for these secrets of the Magic Kingdom! However, I will tell you there is one right under a special Christmas tree.  

There are quite a few Mickey-shaped foods at Magic Kingdom. 

Main Street Windows 

Have you ever wondered who spent time creating and developing Disney World? Well, you can learn the answer to that question by looking up at the second-floor windows on Main Street. Advertisements sharing the names of Walt Disney, Elias Disney, Frank Wells, Card Walker, and Yale Gracey are all there. Those ads may look fake, but they are not. They share history you may not be aware of.  

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Pirate’s Chess

The Pirates of the Caribbean ride is one of the most popular rides in Magic Kingdom. It is also where you will find one of the secrets of the Magic Kingdom.

To capture a glimpse of the pirate’s chess game, you must enter the FastPass+ side of the line. That line will allow you to see two skeletal pirates engaged in a chess game that resulted in a stalemate.  

If you don’t have FastPass+, you will miss the dueling chess players. No worries! Your family will still get to see quite a few pirates during the ride. And you can sing Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me) for hours afterward! 

Magnetics

Did you know that the People Mover ride is powered solely by magnets? That is a secret few Magic Kingdom visitors are aware of! So, think about how powerful those magnets must be the next time you take a spin on this attraction.  

Therefore, without those working magnets, you wouldn’t get the views of Cinderella Castle, Tomorrowland, and Space Mountain from a distance.  

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Paw Prints – A Nostalgic Secret of the Magic Kingdom

A quick stop to eat at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant will result in your family seeing Lady and the Tramp’s paw prints. So, look at the ground prior to entering the restaurant to capture a glimpse of Disney’s history. 

This may be one of the secrets of the Magic Kingdom that will really take you back to your childhood. And your kids may get a laugh out of the memories you begin to share while participating in family-friendly activities.

Yummy Casey’s Corner is another option for dining in Magic Kingdom. 

Historic Portrait

Over in Fantasyland, everyone knows about The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride. However, did you know that a different ride used to be located there? Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride was the original ride in that section. So, if you look closely, you will see a historic portrait that shares homage to that distant memory.  

Ravenscroft

The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is another popular attraction. This spooky house has multiple ghostly residents, and those ghosts are always happy to chill with the guests.  

Prior to entering the Haunted Mansion, your family must wander through the graveyard. Somewhere inside the graveyard is an organ with the name Ravenscroft on the front. Ravenscroft pays tribute to Thurl Ravenscroft. He was a voice actor who was the lead singer for the bust in the graveyard scene in the movie.  

These are the secrets of the Magic Kingdom to know for your next family vacation. However, depending on how quickly you are moving through the theme park, you may not see them all. But you should be able to add a couple to your list of things to do while on vacation with kids in Disney World.  

So, are you ready to take a family vacation to the Magic Kingdom to see these secrets?

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