Magic Kingdom day out

We decided to get up early and beat the traffic and the queues for Disney world's Magic Kingdom. So arrived at around 8:30am in the morning, plenty of time to buy tickets and get past security. Parking was a little like that of Universal Studios, relatively straight forward, just follow directions. It costs $14, but that's not too bad for a whole day's parking.

Once we had our tickets, we walked up to the mono rail, there is also a boat you can take if you prefer a more leisurely trip across the lake to the main entrance. The rail takes around 5 to 10 minutes max to reach your destination. Views are pretty impressive with the lakes spanning either side, plenty of lush greenery and in one instance we pass a Disney hotel, to only then literally 'go through' the inside of another Disney Hotel, quite cool.

Once you arrive, everyone is shepherded off the train, to the main entrance, bags checked quickly once more and there you are - at the entrance of Magic Kingdom. It looks really nice, the entrance is smart and kind of magical. When you pick up a copy of the park map, you quickly realise that it is a big place and there's going to be a lot to see.

The main 'high street' when you enter is full of shops, restaurants and people playing music or signing. It is really friendly and it is true to say 'a bit of escapism'. We'll return for a bite later, but right now we're looking to head straight down to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride off to your left as you move through the park. It is still a fun ride, slightly old in comparison to the Disneyland Paris one, but still quite funny and entertaining to pass through as you sit on your boat.

There are plenty of opportunities to take photos and video clips of the Kingdom. And we found people in America always seem happy to help. Something i think is a very strong trait and to be welcomed. Other rides to continue..