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Why is Magic Kingdom closing early on 1 31?

According to the calendar, Magic Kingdom will open at 9am and close at 4:30pm, likely for a private event. Disney World typically holds Cast Member milestone celebrations early in the year at Magic Kingdom. It's possible that this early closure is for the Cast milestone event.



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Typical Hours at Magic Kingdom The typical hours for Magic Kingdom's are 8AM or 9AM to 10PM or 11PM, but hours vary even beyond that. On nights where Magic Kingdom hosts an After Hours or holiday party event, the park may close earlier than other days.

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Historically, the worst days of the week at Magic Kingdom are Saturday , Monday and Tuesday.

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Magic Kingdom Least Busy Days in Order:
  • Tuesday (best day to go to Magic Kingdom)
  • Thursday.
  • Wednesday.
  • Sunday.
  • Friday.
  • Saturday.
  • Monday (busiest day at Magic Kingdom)


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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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Disney failed to achieve a top-three ranking in 2020, which was likely a result of its controversial decision to air films originally planned for theatrical release on its streaming service, Disney+.

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Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2023
  • Mine Train!
  • Splash Mountain.
  • Merida meets at the Gazebo now.
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park.


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What is the least busy time of year at Walt Disney World?”
  • The middle of January to the middle of February.
  • The last few days in February and the first week of March.
  • The last week of April.
  • Weekdays in the first half of May.
  • The second half of August.
  • September is pretty great to visit (except avoid Labor Day).


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Magic Kingdom. At Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train unsurprisingly led the list with an average wait of 67 minutes.

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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.

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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.

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As happens every year around this time, crowds are starting to fall before Fall 2023 at Walt Disney World. This wait times report covers data for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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The busiest times in January at Walt Disney World is right around New Years and the last week of January as the February Vacation crowds begin to increase. Disney removes the Christmas decorations around mid-January so if you'd like to see them before they're gone, be sure to book within the first two weeks of January.

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