Each day when Magic Kingdom opens, thousands of guests make their way down Main Street, rushing to the first ride of the day, or the coffee shop if you have a caffeine fan in the family. Yet there’s something rather unique that’s been there since the park opened in 1971, and many people miss it; it’s the Main Street mailbox.
People who see it often assume that it’s part of the theming, but that’s not the whole story. It’s a functioning USPS mailbox, and guests are welcome to drop stamped letters in it anytime during park hours.
But wait, that’s not all. There’s a way to add more magic to your mail, and that’s with an official Main Street U.S.A. seal stamped onto your envelopes. By heading into City Hall, you can ask a Cast Member for assistance, and they will happily stamp the seal on each envelope you plan to mail. It’s a really cute add-on to any letter or cards that you’re sending during your vacation.
For instance, each year I take my Christmas cards with me to the park and have them stamped with the seal before mailing them to family and friends.
So, while it’s not a new cutting-edge attraction, and likely won’t ever have a line of guests waiting for it. This bit of magic is a gentle reminder that small details leave a stamp on our hearts and carry our memories beyond the theme parks.
~Kelly