What time do I have to leave Magic Kingdom on a party night?
On days when the Halloween parties take place in this park, Magic Kingdom closes EARLY, at 6PM, for guests without a party ticket. Guests who aren't attending the party may think it's a BAD decision to go to Magic Kingdom on a party day because it closes early, but we're here to argue the opposite.
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Even though the Theme Park does close at 6:00 PM on Party nights, it's a great idea to consider visiting Magic Kingdom Park on those days because they tend to be a little bit quieter!
On nights with a party, you can expect the parks to close for guests with regular park tickets as early as 6 pm. There are also a few nights each year when Magic Kingdom has been rented out for a corporate party or even a Cast Member appreciation event.
On days when the Halloween parties take place in this park, Magic Kingdom closes EARLY, at 6PM, for guests without a party ticket. Guests who aren't attending the party may think it's a BAD decision to go to Magic Kingdom on a party day because it closes early, but we're here to argue the opposite.
That makes Magic Kingdom much less busy on party days, so it's a great time to visit the park if you don't mind leaving before it gets dark. If you want to hop to another park after leaving Magic Kingdom, you can do that if you have park hopper tickets.
OPENING PROCEDURE The Magic Kingdom generally opens Main Street, U.S.A., to guests up to a full hour before the park's official opening time. Thus, if the park opens at 9 a.m., the Magic Kingdom will allow guests to enter the park and roam Main Street and the Central Plaza starting at 8 a.m.
Disney will typically hold your dining reservation up to 15 minutes after your scheduled dining time. However, any later than this, they reserve the right to reallocate your table to other diners.
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.
This Magic Kingdom itinerary does include a midday break, and it is best suited for families with older children and young teens. We recommend at least two days at the Magic Kingdom to truly take advantage of everything the park has to offer.
We find that the days closest to the weekends (Friday and Monday), as well as the weekends themselves, are the busiest days at Walt Disney World. 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!
Without a doubt, the fairy godmother of all Disney entertainment offerings at Magic Kingdom is the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, which typically rolls through Magic Kingdom a couple of times every day.
The Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party is typically a nightly affair, although not every one of the three versions is held each night. When Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are held, dessert parties specific to those events are substituted.
Between the rides, stage shows and other entertainment, there is a ton to see and do at Magic Kingdom and the pressure to experience everything can be anxiety-inducing, to say the least. Admittedly, to truly see and do it all at Magic Kingdom, you do need to spend at least two days.
Magic Kingdom Fireworks are at 9pm on most nights. If there is a special event like Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party the fireworks may be earlier, or may not be scheduled for regular guests visiting that day.