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Magic Kingdom vs Six Flags St Louis

Which is better? Side-by-side wait times, ride counts, opening hours and a clear recommendation based on what you're after.

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Magic Kingdom vs Six Flags St Louis: at a glance

Choose Magic Kingdom if...

  • You want the experience described above - Magic Kingdom's character, rides and atmosphere
  • Live queue times show shorter waits at Magic Kingdom today (check the stats above)
  • You want to ride Magic Kingdom's headline coasters and themed areas without crossing them off a big list at Six Flags St Louis
  • You're planning a single-park day and want to focus your energy on one place

Choose Six Flags St Louis if...

  • You want the experience described above - Six Flags St Louis's character, rides and atmosphere
  • Live queue times show shorter waits at Six Flags St Louis today (check the stats above)
  • You want to ride Six Flags St Louis's headline coasters and themed areas without crossing them off a big list at Magic Kingdom
  • You're planning a single-park day and want to focus your energy on one place

About each park

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is the original Florida Disney park, opened in 1971, and still the most-visited theme park in the world. The classic line-up is iconic: Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle / Run, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Cinderella Castle anchors the central hub with nightly fireworks.

Magic Kingdom is busy almost every day of the year, with peak crowds during US school holidays, the December holidays, and special events like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Mid-January through early February is the quietest period. Check live wait times across Disney's free Lightning Lane system, and use our crowd calendar to plan your visit around Disney's Extended Evening Hours and holiday patterns.

Six Flags St Louis

Six Flags St. Louis sits in Eureka, Missouri, 30 minutes south-west of downtown St. Louis. The coaster line-up includes Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast, Boss (a large wooden coaster), Superman: Tower of Power drop tower, American Thunder wooden coaster, and Batman: The Ride. A Hurricane Harbor water park is included with admission during summer.

Missouri school holidays, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park events drive Six Flags St. Louis's peak crowds. Weekdays in May, September and October stay much calmer, with queue times on most rides dropping into single digits. Check live wait times for Boss and Mr. Freeze first thing on arrival, and use our crowd calendar to pick a quieter midweek date for marathon coaster sessions.

Common questions

Which is better, Magic Kingdom or Six Flags St Louis?

It depends on what you're after. Magic Kingdom and Six Flags St Louis both appeal to different crowds - this page shows live queue times, ride counts and opening hours side by side so you can judge against your own priorities. Generally: go for the park with shorter average waits today if you want to maximise rides, and pick on theme/nostalgia if you're splitting a longer trip across both.

Which has shorter queues, Magic Kingdom or Six Flags St Louis?

Queues change hour by hour. Right now the live data above shows the average wait at both parks and the longest/shortest live queues. Mid-week visits outside school holidays give the shortest queues at either park. Use the Magic Kingdom best time to visit and Six Flags St Louis best time to visit tools to pick a quiet day.

Can I visit Magic Kingdom and Six Flags St Louis in the same trip?

Yes - both parks are in United States, so a two-park trip is realistic over a long weekend. Split the days so you start at whichever opens earliest and drive to the other in the evening.

How many rides does each park have?

See the live data above for today's ride counts - or jump to Magic Kingdom and Six Flags St Louis for the full ride lists.

Is Magic Kingdom bigger than Six Flags St Louis?

Park size is less useful than how many rides you can actually get on in a day - that comes down to queue times and opening hours. The comparison above shows ride counts and live wait times for both.

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