Is there a better feeling in the World than stepping through the entrance to the Magic Kingdom and finding yourself on Main Street U.S.A? That first moment when you pause to take it all in – The gorgeous colors – on the buildings, in store windows, floating in the hands of balloon vendors. The sounds – guests laughing, a piano playing, people singing, an old fashioned car horn. The smell! Delicious. The view – Cinderella Castle’s majestic splendor in the distance – hands down, this moment is my favorite of every Walt Disney World vacation and never fails to make me a little misty. While we’re thinking about this, let’s look at a few of my favorite things on Main Street U.S.A….
The buildings whisk you away to a perfect American small town, back in a simpler time – before our lives were filled with complex technological distractions. Every detail of each storefront and window, each railing and shingle are perfect and, if you’re paying close attention, hold very important discoveries for guests to find.
The Main Street Vehicles are a wonderful treat –
allowing children of all ages to experience early 20th Century
transportation. Catch a ride on a fire engine, a jitney, a horse-drawn car, or an omnibus and take a one-way ride to Cinderella Castle.
The entertainment along Main Street U.S.A. provides
the perfect accompaniment for a stroll back in time. The Dapper Dans
croon their old-timey barbershop quartet favorites – and often delight
onlookers by serenading guests celebrating a special occasion. The
Casey’s Corner Pianist (tucked around the corner at the Castle-end of
Main Street on the left) amazes visitors with a huge repertoire of happy
tunes!
There are plenty of excellent souvenir shops! The
Emporium on Main Street U.S.A.’s left side stretches nearly the entire
length of the street – pins, shirts, snacks, batteries, toys – the
Emporium’s a gigantic general store – Disney-style! If you’re looking
for a customized Earhat, there’s no better place to shop than The
Chapeau – a Main Street classic!
Main Street U.S.A. is a great place to visit when you’re hungry
– any time of the day! Catch some breakfast at the Main Street Bakery,
lunch at the Crystal Palace with all your favorite friends from the
Hundred Acre Wood (Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet usually), and dinner
at Casey’s Corner for some super fancy hot dogs. Need a sweet treat?
The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is a delicious way to beat the Florida heat
any time of the day!
Let’s not forget the parades! Main Street’s a great
place to secure a spot for the Festival of Fantasy Parade in the
afternoon and the Main Street Electrical Parade at night. Stand on Main
Street for Wishes – oooh and ahhhhh with the people around you during
the fireworks.
As the place where every visitor begins and ends each visit to the Magic Kingdom, Main Street U.S.A. couldn’t be more perfect.
What’s your favorite part of Main Street?
This article was originally posted on Lisa's Living a Disney Life Blog.
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my favorite thing about main street (aside from the first glimpse of the castle when you walk in, duh) is the fact that all the shops are connected. Perfect for beating the heat AND the crowds.
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