Hi Jill! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
You will be "walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A." in no time at all! No matter how many times I visit, that first step into
Magic Kingdom Park leaves me teary-eyed every time. I just have so many happy memories there that the emotions are overwhelming!
The entrance to Magic Kingdom Park opens
around 1-hour prior to park opening and, in my experience, the exact time varies each day. I would definitely plan to arrive early, because getting into the theme park early to explore the shops on Main Street, U.S.A. and snap some early morning
pictures is a great way to beat the crowds that will accumulate as the day progresses.
You will be happy to know that the
complimentary bus transportation to Magic Kingdom Park (and all of the theme parks!) begins very early! I have been on buses as early as 6:30 A.M. as I head to the theme parks for
Extra Magic Hours or early
breakfast reservations. If you download the My Disney Experience mobile app, you will be able to see approximate bus arrival times at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort that morning and can make sure you are at the bus stop to catch one of the earliest buses.
If you decide to use
Minnie Van Service through the Lyft app, the cost is around $15, plus a per mile fee (prices subject to change at any time). If you open the Lyft app from your
Disney Resort hotel and enter your information, you will be able to see the breakdown of cost for the trip.
I hope this helps as you plan your visit to Magic Kingdom Park, Jill! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tabitha