Fantasyland in Walt Disney World

Fantasyland is the heart of Walt Disney World—it contains many of the characters that make the brand beloved. A few years ago it was expanded; the section through the interior arches is commonly called New Fantasyland, which itself contains a sort of sub-land, Storybook Circus. Most of its attractions are tame cart rides that wouldn’t be out of place at a carnival if they weren’t so meticulously maintained. But the energy is first-class. A lot of people must agree, because lines are long.

For shorter waits, race here first thing in the morning or arrive after dinner, when little ones start tiring out. Little would-be princesses should not miss Sir Mickey’s, behind the Castle, where every major princess outfit is sold ($70 is typical) with optional slippers and accessories.