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If you notice on the way into the Magic Kingdom down Main Street, you're walking slightly uphill. In addition, the Castle is built in such a way that it seems further away than it really is (that's through an architectural trick called Forced Perspective)...it builds excitement as you work your way into the main hub of the park. But on the way out - when people are worn after a long day - having a slight downhill path makes the exit smoother and less tiring. In addition, the Railway Station at the entrance was built in a reversed Forced Perspective from the Castle...it looks larger than it actually is, giving Guests the feeling that they're really closer to the exit than they are (so they feel less tired).
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