One way to make the most of your day at the Disney parks is by getting up early! Early risers gain many benefits during Disney days including lower crowds, less heat, and more time to explore the parks and enjoy attractions. In general, getting up early to enjoy your day at Disney is highly recommended for all guests. But how can you make the most of your morning at the parks? Should you eat breakfast, or skip it? There are several ways to go about your morning during your Disney vacation. Here is how you can make the most of your morning at Magic Kingdom.
Arrive for Early Park Entry
If you are staying at a Disney Resort, whether it be a value, moderate, deluxe, or DVC resort, you are eligible to take advantage of early park entry during your vacation. Thirty minutes prior to the park opening you can arrive and enter the park and experience select experiences and attractions before the park opens to the rest of the public. This is a great way to get a bit of a head start on enjoying the park in the mornings. Thirty minutes can make a huge difference in lines, crowds, and walking through the park.
Breakfast Options
When you arrive at Magic Kingdom you might have breakfast on your mind. There are several options for early morning dining available for guests. If you choose a sit-down breakfast experience, then Cinderella’s Royal Table with the princesses or Crystal Palace with Winnie the Pooh and friends is a great experience. You can also grab breakfast at one of the many quick-service dining locations like The Friar’s Nook, The Lunching Pad, and Sleepy Hollow. Of course, if you’d rather not spend time sitting down for a meal you can always grab a quick breakfast before you enter the park or bring protein bars with you instead.
Big Attractions to Hit
Some popular attractions to jump in line for in the mornings before the park fills up would be Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Jungle Cruise, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Popular Photo Opportunities to Take Advantage Of
Morning is a great time to take advantage of popular photo spots being empty! In front of Cinderella Castle, near Tomorrowland’s entryway, in front of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are all popular photo spots to take advantage of in the morning.
Take it Easy!
What’s the best way to take advantage of your morning at Magic Kingdom? Take it easy! Enjoy being in the park before the chaos, soak in the atmosphere, and relax.
How do you operate during your mornings at the parks? Do you slow down and enjoy, or do you hurry through and get in lines? We want to hear from you in the comments below!
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Megan Woodard
Contributing Writer
Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her family. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.
