What happens when Disney reaches capacity?

During that time, the park reaches capacity, which means guests with a Park Hopper ticket are not permitted to enter. Because that was the primary park for your day, you ARE still able to return after your lunch (or dinner) to enjoy the remainder of your day at Magic Kingdom Park.



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Since reopening its parks in 2020, Disney has implemented a park reservation system to manage daily attendance.

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Orlando's Disneyland and Disney World have been trying to exercise more control over guest numbers. In the past, guests could buy tickets and use them any day they wanted, but more recently tickets have variable pricing to discount days with lighter anticipated attendance and to charge a premium for busier times.

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Disney is all about customer service, so if you're getting ready to hop to another park and are worried it may be full already, there's a phone number you can call! Yep, just dial (407) 560-5000 to find out whether or not the parks are full before you leave your current park.

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Check the Crowd Calendar to see what wait times will be like on the day of your visit. Crowd Levels vary a lot depending on when you choose to go. We update our wait time forecasts regularly, too, so make sure you track dates to be notified when crowd levels change.

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Prior to attempting to hop, you can, and should, check the availability of the park you want to hop to at on the Disney website, by calling an automated phone line at 407-560-5000, or by visiting any Guest Relations office.

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Disney does not release capacity limitations, but most estimates put Magic Kingdom capacity anywhere from 85,000 up to 100,000 guests at a time before the park is closed to all new guests. If you've been inside the Disney World theme parks when they've reached full, pre-pandemic capacity, you know how busy it can be.

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January 2023 was the last month that was busier than last year (significantly so, although at least part of that comes down to the timing of New Year's Eve and winter breaks). Every month since has been slower in 2023 than last year. Above is a look at weekly wait times at Walt Disney World.

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10 Times A Year When Magic Kingdom Can Reach Full Capacity Many locals and annual pass holders check out the parks on this weekend as well since there are tons of discounts with tickets and resorts in full swing.

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You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

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If you plan on park hopping, please know that there is a chance that your desired park might not be available to hop to that day. Theme park reservations do fluctuate, so if you find that the park you initially want to visit is full, check back another time.

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Because Magic Kingdom is often the number one park on visitors' lists, they'll hit it first on their trip. If they arrive on a weekend, that makes it a Sunday or Monday! Generally, Tuesdays through Thursdays are much less crowded than other days of the week.

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The capacity shown here is Guests Per Day. Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney World's smallest park, Magic Kingdom is 142 acres and accommodates 90,000 people.

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How Does it Work? In order to access the Extended Evening Hours, guests will need a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day. You will also need to use your MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass, or Key to the World to prove which resort you are staying at.

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How to get Disneyland reservations when sold out
  1. Choose an alternate reservation date. The simplest, but probably not the most ideal, option is choosing another date that's available for your visit. ...
  2. Regularly check for updated availability. ...
  3. Get a park hopper ticket.


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For non-dated tickets, theme park reservations may be required. Disney notes that this is so they can continue to monitor and manage park attendance to ensure they deliver a great experience to guests.

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Although more expensive, Park Hopper Plus tickets grant you access to additional attractions, while the cheaper Park Hopper tickets still allow you to move throughout Walt Disney World's four theme parks with ease.

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The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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The policy is actually that you shouldn't date within the same reporting structure. There are no rules against relationships with other Cast Members. In fact, my wife and I both worked for Disney in Orlando (we were married when we were both hired). And we were far from the only ones.

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Epcot is preparing to be quite busy at the end of 2023 as park passes for multiple ticket types have already reached capacity. If you are planning to visit Epcot, you will want to make those park passes soon!

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