Disney World - The Magic Kingdom
The MAGIC KINGDOM, which covers 107 acres, opened on October 1, 1971. It’s been dubbed “The Most Magical Place on Earth!” and is home to seven themed lands, and dozens of attractions that appeal to all ages.
The Magic Kingdom is laid out like a wheel, with the hub centered directly in front of towering Cinderella Castle. Pathways act as the spokes leading to the following themed areas:
Main Street, U.S.A. — Inspired by Walt Disney’s memories of his hometown, Main Street U.S.A. is a re-creation of early 20th century small-town America, on a 7/8 scale. There are quaint shops, a town hall, fire station… even an old-style barbershop.
Adventureland — An exotic mix of jungles, wild animals, pirates and a Middle Eastern bazaar, Adventureland is home to several of the Magic Kingdom’s best-known and best-loved attractions, including Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.
Frontierland has all the adventure and excitement of the Wild West, including the wet wonders of Splash Mountain and the wild thrills of roller coaster Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Liberty Square honors this country’s colonial heritage with the Hall of Presidents. It is also home to the ever-popular Haunted Mansion.
Fantasyland is the quintessential fairytale experience with castles, princesses, pixies and boys who won’t grow up.
Mickey’s Toontown Fair is THE place to meet Mickey, Minnie and the gang up close and in person. Geared specifically to the littlest park-goers, there’s even a kid-sized coaster, The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm.
Tomorrowland is a look at the future where you can battle aliens at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, or hurtle through the universe on a high-speed coaster at Space Mountain.
What’s New?
Pixie Hollow - To celebrate the animated film “Tinker Bell,” Disney’s most famous fairy and four of her best friends are featured in a meet-and-greet experience called Pixie Hollow in Mickey’s Toontown Fair at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. Tinker Bell, made famous in the 1953 Disney animated classic “Peter Pan,” for her “hostess” role in Disney television specials and for “flying” above the Disney theme parks, is joined inside Pixie Hollow by four fairy friends: Fawn, an animal fairy; Iridessa, a light fairy; Rosetta, a garden fairy; and Silvermist, a water fairy.
Crystal Arts — This shop, which sells Arribas Brothers crystal items, is on the site of the former Market House.
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique — A boutique salon that transforms little girls into Disney princesses with hairstyling, make-up, and manicures. This location (the first boutique is located in Downtown Disney’s World of Disney store) opened in the Magic Kingdom in Cinderella Castle in September 2007.
The Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor — Guests find the power of laughter in an engaging and interactive new adventure inspired by Disney-Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” as they match wits with the one-eyed hero Mike Wazowski and his friends. The attraction debuted in Tomorrowland in March 2007.
Dream along with Mickey, the Castle Forecourt Stage Show, replaced Cinderellabration. It debuted September 30, 2006.
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial (Adventureland). Train to become a pirate. Looking for new recruits, Captain Jack and his mate Mack lead guests through a series of pirate skill tests to prove their mettle. Who is craftiest at wooden swordplay? Who can flash their most menacing pirate grimace? Faster than you can say “Yo, Ho, Yo, Ho, the Pirate’s Life for Me,” the big moment arrives: getting officially sworn in with the Pirate’s Oath to become honorary buccaneers of Captain Jack’s famous Pirate Crew.
Woody’s Cowboy Camp (Frontierland). There’s a rootin’ tootin’ good time in store as Woody, Jesse and Bullseye invite everyone to Woody’s Cowboy Camp! Ridin’ in on a wagon are some of their best cowpoke pals, along with Sam the Singin’ Cowboy who leads a rollicking hoedown. Led by Bullseye and saddled up on wooden stick horses, kids giddy-up their way through a cowboy obstacle course — maneuvering around parents donning hats shaped like cacti, mountains and mine shafts. It’s kick-up-your-spurs, hootin’ and hollerin’ fun as the cowboy spirit comes to life on the dusty streets of Frontierland.
“Main Street Family Fun Day Parade” (Main Street, U.S.A.). For the very first time, guests will be able to parade down Main Street, U.S.A. alongside favorite Disney characters. For guests it’s a pennant-waving, drum-beating rush as they join characters as they march alongside parade floats, a marching band and an old-timey fire truck. To accommodate little paraders and their parents there’s even a stroller drill team. When the parade hits Town Square, guests join the performers gathering around the center of Town Square for a flag-waving patriotic finale.
Website: www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
This little beach community is located about 9 miles south of Daytona Beach on Peninsula Drive. It lacks the high rises, but is being developed generally as a low-density community, with a few exceptions. The shining star of this area is Lighthouse Point Park. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. Dr. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach rated it as the 9th best beach in the US for 2007.
Fishing is very good on the jetty, and the day I was here I saw a very large barracuda chasing a school of mullet. People were catching fish left and right. The jetty is also popular with surfers because the surf is always a little bigger and better formed next to the jetty.
Daytona Lagoon water park offers Twisty, turvey turns, with over 1 million gallons of rushing water, exciting speed slides and attentive guards. The basic ingredients for a fun and safe summer await you at Daytona Lagoon. 
Daytona Lagoon operates year round! We have a large number of attractions that are safe and fun for the whole family!
Daytona Beach is one of Florida’s most popular destinations. With lots of affordable ocean side accommodations and a close proximity to Central Florida’s most popular attractions, Daytona Beach makes a great base camp for your Florida Vacation.
Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street