I have been going to Disney parks for as long as I can remember I've been going to Disney parks for…read moreas long as I can remember. It wasn't necessarily a huge thing growing up, but as I got older, got a paying job, and discovered the ability to enjoy a cocktail or two, I definitely started visiting a lot more often. As Florida residents, we do get better deals than out-of-state or international visitors, but even with those discounts, I honestly cannot believe how much the prices have exploded. And I mean that in the absolute worst way possible. It's aggravating and disappointing to see how greedy Disney has become. Why does a bottle of water cost $4? Why am I paying $15 for a small bowl of soup? I understand the whole concept of Disney being magical, where dreams come true and you're paying for an experience, but there no has to be a limit. Once ticket prices started climbing past $150, I pretty much refused to pay those ridiculous prices. The only way you're getting me into these parks anymore is with a free pass! Over the years, I've definitely been fortunate enough to receive my fair share of complimentary Disney passes. This time around, my girlfriend's boss had to leave a day early and could no longer use his pass, so he transferred it to me. Honestly, that was such a thoughtful and generous thing to do, especially considering he didn't even know me! So, my two girlfriends and I spent the day at Disney on and off very rainy day. One of my biggest annoyances, though, is how Disney handles Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Since it's October and the Halloween event requires a separate ticket, anyone who doesn't purchase one has to leave the park at 6 p.m. So, please explain to me why you're charging people full price for a regular park ticket when you're kicking them out early and they're missing some of the biggest events of the night, which is the fireworks! Make it make sense. It honestly feels like a money grab, especially when you consider how much you've already paid just to get through the gates. My girlfriend actually tried to get tickets for the Halloween party, but unfortunately, it was sold out. I absolutely LOVE visiting anything Disney-related during Halloween season because Halloween is my favorite holiday, so missing out on that experience was disappointing. I genuinely don't know how families afford Disney anymore. Sometimes I wonder how many people are putting these trips on credit cards and going into debt just to make those magical memories. A weeklong Disney vacation for a family must cost an absolute fortune once you factor in park tickets, hotel accommodations, food, drinks, and all the extras. Would I visit Disney again? Absolutely, especially if someone else is footing the bill! But paying out of pocket for an entire week with a family? I'd probably be living off ramen noodles for the foreseeable future. Honestly, at this point, I'd seriously consider going to Paris and visiting Disneyland Paris instead. You might get an entirely different experience for your money, and at least you'd get to visit another country while you're at it. Disney will always have a special place in my heart, but the magic is getting harder to justify when your wallet is the one taking the biggest hit.

Sorry to add to the three-star reviews, but this was my experience. I am a Florida resident Disney…read morepassholder and I have not been to this park in 8 years. (My favorite is Epcot.) I came on a Monday to join my Goddaughter's family and to enjoy the day with their 3 little one (ages, 9, 7 and 6) who were all staying onsite. Although everyone had a lot of fun, I was surprised by some of the dated items in this park. I know it was the original Disney park, but compared to the other three parks, this one just didn't impress me personally. First-Parking. If you are driving, the cost to park is expensive. (Luckily, my annual pass provides for free parking.) You cannot walk to Magic Kingdom easily. You must take the tram, which goes under an overpass, then ride the monorail to finally enter the park. Going back to my car at night, I was told to ride the ferry to the lot instead. It was scenic and quicker than entering the park. However, be sure you know if you are in the "Heroes" or the "Villains" parking sections as there are two SEPARATE trams to get you to your car. Signage isn't the greatest directing you to the correct one (especially after a long day here) and I ended up on the "Heroes" tram. It makes only one stop. So, I either had to go back to the Transportation station, or I was directed to walk 15-20 minutes, follow the treeline and my lot would be over a slight hill. There is no sidewalk and minimal lighting so it can be a challenge late at night with so many cars leaving the park. Fast Passes- you really need to purchase this extra package beside your ticket to enter the park and really enjoy it. Otherwise, the lines are LONG and the crowds are massive. (The ride TRON has a special separate pass from the Fast Pass, which also costs extra.) I did not purchase the pass so I waited or walked around while my family rode the rides. Dining. My family made reservations at the California Grill without realizing its a "fine dining establishment". I never considered California Grill as "fine dining", but in Disney, it is. It was a beautiful restaurant with great views (especially for the fireworks), but very expensive for a family of five like my Goddaughter's. The menu has only two price points-$99 for adults and $49 for children 9 and under! You can choose several items off the menu list for an appetizer, main entree and a dessert, but $50 for a kid's meal?!! Luckily, I could use my passholder status to get 10 percent taken off the bill, but over $500 for 3 adults and 3 children under 9 is steep. Just be aware of this situation if you make a reservation at this restaurant. My family did enjoy the park, especially the kids, but I doubt I'll be back again. The price of the park does not seem to match the value you receive, but if you have children, it probably is a "must-see" experience.

Overall, the waiting areas decorated in theme for Ariel's grotto. It's absolutely amazing. There…read moreare seashells embedded in the flooring. There are water features and it's a really cool retreat from some of the summer heat or the hotter days in fall or spring. Overall, the ride itself is smooth. It's a good transition. I will say that when for whatever reason they do have to stop the ride. If you are in the under the C-section of the song area, it can get a little bit loud for Littles and frankly for adults too, if you are sound sensitive. I wholly recommend this as a wonderful attraction and ride for all ages.

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid is OK. Ariel looks weird, mainly in the face…read more While I still enjoyed this ride and thought it was fun, the overall quality of the animatronics was a step below most other rides at Disney World. I thought maybe that was because this ride opened around the same time as the movie in 1989. However, I was a bit surprised to learn after the fact that this ride actually opened 23 years after the movie, in late 2012. On the ride, you board clamshells that take you on an adventure under the sea. Pretty much all the characters from the movie make an appearance and the ride is filled with Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's popular songs like "Part of Your World," "Under the Sea," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," and "Kiss the Girl." The "Under the Sea" song and dance segment is bright and colorful. It reminds me of going to E.T.'s planet in the E.T. Adventure ride at Universal Studios. It's a festive party; both rides have that neon-colored, crowded "creature party" aesthetic. During our visit, the animatronic Ariel in this section was broken and inanimate. Kind of funny and creepy. During the "Kiss the Girl" segment, the plastic water coming out of the fishes' mouths didn't look great. It added to the overall sort of "knock-off" and kitschy look of the ride. Also, right before the end of the final scene with King Triton and the wedding of Ariel and Eric, the ride stopped on us. So, I was able to get a good, long look at the different animatronics and scenery. Finally, I thought the transitions between the high-quality video and the actual practical physical ride props were a bit jarring. Other rides do it better like, for example, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros at EPCOT. We had Lightning Lane passes at around 1:47 PM on a non-holiday Monday and experienced no line and no wait.

No trip to WDW is complete without riding Pirates Of The Caribbean. Yes there have been updates…read morethrough out the years, and I feel like right now it is in a weird in between phase, but it's still a great ride. Iconic scenes. Memorable one liners. Great animatronics. We love this ride. The queue was clean. The cast members were in character. Was a very nice experience overall

A pirates life for me RRRRR! Classic ride and a must do every trip!! Love the men running around…read morethe barrel as well as those in the jail begging the dog for the keys!!

I've been there many yesterdays; plan on going some more tomorrows and wish I was here today!…read more It's a blast (no pun intended Buzz...) and you'll have fun too!

I liked this ride. It was a fun exciting one for my toddler. I let her take the driver's seat and…read morenow I have a preview of what things may look like in another 14 years. In this ride you drive your cars along the speedway. It only goes so fast but I think you do indeed have to hit the gas, which I did whilst my little one steered. We did a lot of bumping along the car's guard rail since driving was a new experience for her! At the end of the ride you can take a photo for your "permit". With my Memory Maker I was able to get a copy for free but otherwise I think it costs 7 or 8 bucks.

LISTEN I FEEL CONFLICTED. Because YES this is a pretty area ok. but like IT'S A BATHROOM T.T I…read moredon't want the bare minimum when I've seen other parks have entire rides ok. T.T

While exploring Fantasyland, I saw Rapunzel's Village and Tower! The most noticeable feature to me…read moreis the tower. Rapunzel's tower from Tangled is very cool to see from an up close perspective! It felt like you were in the movie! The tower is not accessible for entry, however, the outside of the tower has been detailed extremely well. The tower appears as though it could have easily come right out of the film. At daylight hours, the tower is quite nice. However, when evening arrives with lights like the lanterns from the movie, the entire atmosphere changes and becomes much more immersive! Although this area contains themed restrooms, there is no indication that they are bathrooms! This is not your average restroom stop in Magic Kingdom though! There are details throughout the area including Pascal hiding within some of the design elements, wanted posters of Flynn Rider and many other small details to give off the idea that this is essentially a mini Tangled town. I was happy about this being a slightly less crowded area of Fantasyland as well. It is nice to be able to step back and stop for a moment to capture some photos and take a quick rest from the crowds. Unlike many of the rides surrounding this area, there isn't always a huge crowd of people here! It is definitely worth stopping by especially at night. There are so much details to Rapunzel's tower!

We visited here with our kids and it was such a special experience. We were seated right away at…read moreour table. And we enjoyed our friendly servers, who made sure we were taken care of. We both ordered the steak as our main entree, which was cooked perfectly. Our kids loved the atmosphere and getting to meet all of the Disney princesses who stoped by our table from Snow White, the Little Mermaid, Jasmin from Aladin, among others. We're excited for even more great reviews moving forward.

Absolutely gorgeous! After seeing it in person, I now see what all the hype is about. There are so…read moremany fun photo angles you can try, it's beautiful from all sides! And at night it completely transforms with projection and lights abound. It honestly was pretty fun seeing all the kids and Disney parents in aw of it, just as I was, in a collective experience sort of way. Simply magical!

Mickey's PhilharMagic is a 4D show that is so lowkey!! I thought this would be cheesy, but I…read moreenjoyed myself more than expected. There were clouds of doom rolling in and with most of the outdoor rides being temporarily closed due to the weather, our group needed to wait it out. On a normal day, I would typically pass this one up. But, I'm so glad we got a chance to see this show! 12 minutes long, you'll be welcomed to a musical show accidentally hosted by Donald Duck and other Disney characters and songs featuring scents, effects, and water. You'll be singing along to classics such as "A Whole New World", "Part of Your World", "Be Our Guest", "Hakuna Matata", "You Can Fly" and added most recently "Poco Loco".

From time to time we stop in to see this fun filled 3D short film- show operates every 15 min or…read moreso.. seats are comfortable - keeps you engaged, sing along if you'd like, 100% recommend seeing this if you can fit it into your magic kingdom day!(:

One of my favorite rides at the park! I love this ride - even the line is fun to wait in and once…read moreyou get on the train - hold on for awesome fun! Twists and turns and around the bend but no upside downs!

Seven Dwarfs is a fun, classic, must-do ride at Disney! The queue is very cute and on-theme, where…read moreyou can spot the Seven-dwarfs cottage and when you enter the mine, some lit lanterns, and a little video featuring the seven dwarfs telling you how to stay safe on the ride! The ride's not that crazy, with only a couple of medium-sized drops, and little kids do it, too! The part indoors with the seven dwarfs is one of my favorite, because it's fun to watch them mining for diamonds and singing "Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's off to work we go!" There are some twists and turns, and you get some pretty good speed on this coaster! I will say, at the beginning there is a small drop that some people freak out at when they see, but it's really not that bad. Thanks for reading! -A

Peter Pan's Flight was our very first ride at Magic Kingdom, and I'm honestly so glad we started…read morewith this one! I'll admit, I had never really watched Peter Pan before this trip (I know! ), but that didn't stop us from being excited to experience the ride. We waited about 25 minutes, which felt like a win because the line got MUCH longer later in the day. Even the queue itself was adorable. Walking through the Darling family's home was such a cute touch, and I especially loved the interactive shadow effect while waiting. It was so simple but really well done. The ride itself was short, but incredibly cute and whimsical. There's something so fun about being in the little ship and flying over Neverland. My daughter absolutely loved it. Definitely a great ride to hit early if you can. And if you're a Peter Pan fan, I imagine it's even more magical!

One of the most classic rides of all the Disney bunch - famous from the worlds fair and for its…read moreresident status in the parks for so long now - we love this classic and sing the song for days once we ride!

One of my favorite rides at Disney. It's soo chill, very spacious, super relaxing and yet still…read morequite fun! I love how it cuts through, above and below other rides and gives you an incredible view of the lines, so you can tell how to time the next hour of your day. Also, don't be scared of the line, it moves SUPER fast!

No matter how many times we have been to Disney World, and all the exciting and newest rides we…read morehave been on, this old school ride is still a favorite. Its a slow moving ride and offers a good amount of time to get off your feet and relax as you take a trip all around Tomorrowland. Sometimes you can catch nice breeze outside, and its cool when you ride through indoor attraactions such as Space Mountain. The ride is never really too crowded and only a few minutes to jump on as it runs continuously day and night. Plus, the seating is spacious and comfy.