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Magic Kingdom was the first Disney park and to the majority is still the most loved. The park is split into seven areas each having different themes. The theming around the park is excellent with the attractions lovingly crafted into experiences not just rides. Out of the 4 Disney parks Magic Kingdom appeals to the widest age group, be it for nostalgia or fresh faced wonder.

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Magic Kingdom has been updated and added to over its history. Since first opening in 1971 attractions have be updated, changed, and added to. Disney have however not allowed the changes to alter the park to any significant degree allowing nolstagic return trips to live up to expectations.

What makes Magic Kingdom stand out from almost all of the other great theme parks is that almost anyone can ride all the rides. The intensity level on the parks most intense rides is low. Space mountain, probably the most extreme ride is very easy going compared to the coasters at Sea World and Islands of Adventure for example. This makes Magic Kingdom a park that all ages can enjoy more fully. In some ways if thrills are what you want then Magic Kingdom may seem to tame.

Although other theme parks are slowly catching up they are all still behind Disney's theming. No-where else do you get a flume ride with so much to see as you get in Splash Mountain. The attention to detail at Magic Kingdom is excellent. Rides such as Pirates of the Caribbean rely hugely on their early Animatronics and themed sets, but most of the more interactive rides also keep the high level of theming. The lines generally have plenty to look at and keep you interested while you wait for example.

It is hard to say what age enjoys Magic Kingdom the most but it is likely it is young children. The Disney characters play a big part in the Magic Kingdom experience, opening the park at the start of day, appearing in parades and having generally high visibility. Meeting Mickey Mouse just does not have quite the same exitement to most teenagers.

 
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