Magic Kingdom Main Street USA
Last Updated on: May 30th, 2023
Main Street, U.S.A. is the first themed land that guests encounter when they enter the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. It is designed to resemble a typical turn-of-the-20th-century American town, and it serves as the main entrance to the park. Main Street, U.S.A. is known for its nostalgic and charming atmosphere.
Attractions on Main Street, U.S.A include the Main Street Vehicles, a fleet of vintage vehicles such as horse-drawn streetcars, a fire engine, and a jitney that take guests on a leisurely tour of the area, and the Walt Disney World Railroad, a train that circles the park and makes stops at Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.
Main Street, U.S.A. also features a variety of shops and dining options, such as the Confectionery, which offers a wide variety of sweet treats, and the Emporium, which is the largest store on Main Street and offers a wide variety of Disney-themed merchandise. Main Street, U.S.A is a great stop for visitors looking to take a step back in time, to enjoy a charming and nostalgic setting and to find a special souvenir to remember their trip to the Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom Main Street USA History:
- 1971: Main Street USA opens at the Magic Kingdom with attractions including Walt Disney World Railroad, Main Street Vehicles, Penny Arcade, Main Street Cinema, and Harmony Barber Shop.
- 1973: Swan Boats and Walt Disney Story are added to Main Street USA.
- 1983: Swan Boats close.
- 1984-1986: Expansions and incorporation of adjacent shops into the Emporium.
- 1992: Walt Disney Story closes and is replaced by Exposition Hall.
- Mid-1990s: Closure of various shops on Main Street to expand the Main Street Athletic Club.
- 1998: Main Street Cinema is transformed into the Art of Disney gift shop.
- 2001: Harmony Barber Shop is moved to Town Square to make way for expansion of the Emporium.
- 2010: Interior layout of the Emporium is altered.
- 2014: Redevelopment of the “hub” section of Main Street USA, including the removal of Rose Garden and Swan Boats landing.
- 2015: Main Street Plaza Gardens West and East open, featuring new foliage, water features, and FastPass+ Wishes viewing areas.
- 2017: Plans announced for a new theater based on the Willis Wood theater, but later cancelled.
- 2019: Town Square Theater becomes home to Mickey and Minnie’s Celebration Center.
Magic Kingdom Main Street USA Attractions, Rides, Restaurants, Shows and Shops:
Here is your complete guide to each of the rides, attractions, restaurants and shows, past and present in Walt Disney World’s Main Street USA area of the Magic Kingdom.
Below is a rundown of everything you can find in this land. click on a listing to find out a ton more details about it.
15 Years of Magic Parade | Disney World
20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade | Disney World
America on Parade | Disney World
Casey’s Corner Restaurant | Disney World
Cavalcade of Characters | Disney World
Celebrate the Magic Fireworks Show | Disney World
Character Parade | Disney World
City Hall | Disney World
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Crystal Arts | Disney World
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Disney Character Hit Parade | Disney World
Disney Enchantment Fireworks Show | Disney World
Donald Duck’s 50th Birthday Parade | Disney World
Dream Along with Mickey Stage Show | Disney World
Dumbo’s Circus Parade | Disney World
Emporium | Disney World
Festival of Fantasy Parade | Disney World
Happily Ever After Fireworks Show | Disney World
Main Street Bakery | Disney World
Main Street Chamber of Commerce | Disney World
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Main Street Cinema | Disney World
Main Street Confectionery | Disney World
Main Street Electrical Parade | Disney World
Main Street Firehouse | Disney World
Mickey Mania Parade | Disney World
Mickey Mouse Character Parade | Disney World
Mickey’s 50th Birthday Parade | Disney World
Mickey’s All-American Birthday Parade | Disney World
Mickey’s Boo to You Parade | Disney World
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade | Disney World
Mickey’s Street Party Parade | Disney World
Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Parade | Disney World
Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party Parade | Disney World
Penny Arcade | Disney World
Penny Arcade | Disney World
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor | Disney World
Plaza Swan Boats | Disney World
Remember the Magic Parade | Disney World
Share A Dream Come True Parade | Disney World
SpectroMagic | Disney World
Spirit of America Parade | Disney World
Tencennial Parade | Disney World
The Crystal Palace | Disney World
The Plaza Restaurant | Disney World
The Walt Disney Story | Disney World
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant | Disney World
Town Square Theater | Disney World
Uptown Jewelers | Disney World
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