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[This park](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/destinations/magic-kingdom/) is full of magic and fantasy and these are the must-do’s and can’t miss attractions and snacks you will want to experience. With seven lands to explore, you will be sure to find something that will excite every member of your family! In part one of this series, we'll be exploring the classic beauty of the Magic Kingdom with the must-do's in three of the seven lands. Stay tuned for part two! ## Main Street USA ![Cinderella's Castle in Disney's Magic Kingdom](https://blog.caaniagara.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image_Cinderella-Castle.png?width=896&name=Image_Cinderella-Castle.png) ### Cinderella's Castle The iconic landmark of Magic Kingdom Park, this serves as a great backdrop for those great family photos but is also the gateway to Fantasyland (you can walk right through the castle to get there!). While you’re inside the castle, don’t forget to check out [Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique,](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/shops/magic-kingdom/bibbidi-bobbidi-boutique-park/)perfect for princesses and princes aged 3 to 12 who can get a royal makeover. The Castle is also home to [Cinderella’s Royal Table](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/magic-kingdom/cinderella-royal-table/) where you can dine with the likes of Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Jasmine, Aurora and Ariel. Reservations are required, so make sure you book these attractions ahead of time. ### The Emporium The best place to [shop everything Disney](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/shops/magic-kingdom/emporium/)! With different rooms for everyone’s taste, you’ll be sure to find that one - *or two!* - souvenirs that you can remember your magical Disney trip from. ### Popcorn and Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars There’s nothing more magical than sitting on Main Street USA with a box of Disney popcorn or a Mickey Mouse ice cream bar waiting for the parade! Waving to Mickey Mouse with a popcorn in your hand is what Disney dreams are made of! Coordinating images: Cinderella Castle, The Emporium (from Disney Copyright) – perhaps personal photo of popcorn and/or Mickey Ice Cream bar.   # Adventureland ![Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney's Magic Kingdom](https://blog.caaniagara.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Pirate-of-the-Caribbean.png?width=751&name=Pirate-of-the-Caribbean.png) ### Pirates of the Caribbean This classic ride is great for any first-time visit! The swashbuckling pirates can’t wait to welcome you to their world, where you can catch a glimpse of Captain Jack Sparrow and his hearties. You’ll be singing “Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me!” before [the ride](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/magic-kingdom/pirates-of-the-caribbean/) is over! There is a small dip at the beginning of the ride but is quite mild. ### Jungle Cruise Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a cruise through the Nile, Amazon, Mekong River and African Congo? Look no further than the [Jungle Cruise](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/magic-kingdom/jungle-cruise/)! From elephants to crocodiles and every animal in between, this is the best way to travel these rivers without having to travel too far. For a totally different experience, go cruising once during the day and once during the night. ### Dole Whip at Aloha Isle One of the [best snacks on Disney property](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/magic-kingdom/aloha-isle/). It’s soft serve ice cream and comes in multiple flavours – from pineapple, pineapple swirl (a mixture of pineapple and vanilla) or orange swirl (a mixture of orange and vanilla). The possibilities are endless, and these hit the spot especially during the hot and humid summer months!   # Frontierland # ![Splash Mountain at Disney World's Magic Kingdom](https://blog.caaniagara.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image_Splash-Mountain.png?width=896&name=Image_Splash-Mountain.png) ### Splash Mountain Need to cool off? [This classic ride](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/magic-kingdom/splash-mountain/) is the best place to do just that! It’s a log flume ride amped up, with characters and songs from Song of the South with multiple drops throughout the ride leading up to the biggest drop of them all – a 5-story drop into the [Briar Patch](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/shops/magic-kingdom/briar-patch/)! ### Big Thunder Mountain Railroad I call [Splash Mountain](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/magic-kingdom/splash-mountain/) and [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad](https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/attractions/disneyland/big-thunder-mountain-railroad/) the washer and dryer! They claim this is the wildest ride in the wilderness, and they were right! This zips and zags are fun and a mild thrill and will keep you coming back for more! ### The Taco Bar at Pecos Bill’s This [taco bar](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/magic-kingdom/pecos-bill-tall-tale-inn-and-cafe/) has all the toppings you could imagine! 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