What night does Magic Kingdom do fireworks?

Magic Kingdom does have fireworks nearly every night. However, keep in mind that on party nights, you'll need a special ticket to get inside to watch the fireworks. There are also a couple of days during the year when the park is reserved for a special party or event.



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The new wrinkle is that Disney Enchantment now has a second showtime each night, with a nightly performance of the fireworks at 11 pm. This is in addition to the 9:20 pm showtime, which remains on the schedule and doesn't move (because it can't really be moved forward–ask as meteorologist or astronomer as to why.

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Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night of the year.

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Important things to know about Magic Kingdom firework shows Firework shows happen nightly EXCEPT on nights when the park closes early (like for Mickey's-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, or for select events like Cast Member appreciation nights).

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Fireworks are seasonal throughout the year and typically are only shown daily during peak seasons due to the proximity of the Disneyland Resort to the neighbors/businesses in Anaheim. During off-peak days, fireworks are Friday through Sunday. For the rest of the week, projections and music are only shown.

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When to See the Show: You can see the show nightly in Magic Kingdom at 9PM most evenings but check the Walt Disney World calendar for the most current information. Seasonal shows and holidays may interrupt this fireworks show but most of the year this is the one offered at Walt Disney World.

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From start to finish, the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular has a show length of 18 minutes and 21 seconds. That is approximately 2 minutes longer than its temporary predecessor Disney Enchantment.

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As you can see on the above schedule, Disney's Magic Kingdom is almost always open until 10:00 pm and on busier days, such as in Spring or during the Holiday Season it's open until 11:00 pm on most evenings. On the busiest days of the year, Magic Kingdom will stay open until midnight.

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The Festival of Fantasy Parade occurs at 3:00 daily in the Magic Kingdom. This parade is a fantastic opportunity to view both rare and familiar Disney characters.

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You will definitely have time to stay in the park after the fireworks show. In fact, as long as you are in line for an attraction before 10:00 pm, you will be allowed to wait in that line until you are able to enjoy the attraction. Please check the Hours and Events Calendar as your holiday nears.

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Also included are elements of lasers and glistening lights, all over the castle. The musical score also features updated versions of many Disney classics. The show is about 18 minutes long and usually kicks off at 9:00 PM, but check the park schedule for your day, as show times can change.

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They can include fireworks, projections, music and other special effects and usually last 15-30 minutes. There is no separate charge to watch these spectaculars – they're included with park admission.

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The nightly Magic Kingdom fireworks show is estimated to cost Walt Disney World anywhere from $40,000 to $50,000 a night, but what is Disney really getting out of keeping people in the parks later than normal?

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Fireworks Location: Magic Kingdom is the place to be for most fireworks shows along with Epcot for its own nighttime spectaculars. In Magic Kingdom, the fireworks go off over Cinderella's Castle. In Epcot, they go off over the World Showcase Lagoon.

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The only 2 parks with full firework shows are Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Hollywood Studios has shows that incorporate a few firework elements, but because of the animals, Animal Kingdom has no fireworks.

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However, most people can also go and take a nap and then come back and enjoy the extra magic hours at night. So you're more likely to have more people during the nighttime extended hours than daytime. However, it is still less crowded at night, and the weather is better once the sun goes down.

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During the afternoon peak hours, you can get more done at other theme parks and spend less time in a queue, plus Magic Kingdom is spectacular at night! Think glowing lights, even spookier rides and shorter lines. Here are 5 reasons to visit Magic Kingdom at night: 1.

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Crowds grow until mid to late afternoon when they stabilize until after the evening parade. After that, crowds shrink the rest of the evening. I can't stress this enough. Get to the park early and lines will be shorter!

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