How to Spend a Half-Day at Magic Kingdom with Kids

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It may sound impossible, but you can have an enjoyable day and do it all at Magic Kingdom in half a day with kids. It just requires a little bit of extra planning and an early start.

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I’m sharing with you some of my best tips on how to do Magic Kingdom in half a day with kids! Every minute is precious and these tips will help you save time here and there!

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Get there Super Early

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Pay for VIP Parking

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Bring along easy stuff like granola bars, pretzels, peanut butter and jelly, crackers, juice boxes – whatever your kids can eat on the go!

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Make a “Must Do” Ride List

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How to Spend a Half-Day at Magic Kingdom with Kids

It may sound impossible, but you can have an enjoyable day and do it all at Magic Kingdom in half a day with kids. It just requires a little bit of extra planning and an early start.

I’m sharing with you some of my best tips on how to do Magic Kingdom in half a day with kids! Every minute is precious and these tips will help you save time here and there!

Get there Super Early

Pay for VIP Parking

I recommend paying for VIP parking, which will help you get even more of a head start. it will help you save major time.

Bring along easy stuff like granola bars, pretzels, peanut butter and jelly, crackers, juice boxes – whatever your kids can eat on the go!

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Make a “Must Do” Ride List

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