Magic Kingdom Today: October 8 Preview & Early Closing

Get ready for a rainy Thursday at Magic Kingdom! The park closes early today at 6:00 PM for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so plan to make the most of your daylight hours. With a 100% chance of light rain and temperatures between 74 and 79 degrees, be sure to pack your rain gear. Disney resort guests can enjoy Early Theme Park Entry starting at 7:30 AM, with general park opening at 8:00 AM.

Rope drop plan

For those looking to get a head start, Early Theme Park Entry begins at 7:30 AM, with the park officially opening at 8:00 AM. Our data typically shows significant time savings by arriving early. Consider these options:

• Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland usually has a wait of 7 minutes at opening, saving you about 31 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 41 minutes. This ride is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop it.
• Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Frontierland typically sees a 12-minute wait at opening, saving you around 21 minutes from its usual peak of 40 minutes. This attraction is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop it.
• Space Mountain in Tomorrowland usually has a 22-minute wait at opening, saving approximately 20 minutes from its typical peak wait of 48 minutes. This ride is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop it.

Lightning Lane: worth it today?

The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $35. All of our suggested rope drop attractions – Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and Space Mountain – are included with the Multi Pass, offering flexibility if you prefer not to rope drop them.

Shows and timing

Plan your day around these performances:

• The Dapper Dans: Catch them at 9:00 AM, 9:50 AM, 10:40 AM, 12:05 PM, 1:10 PM, 2:55 PM, and 3:55 PM.
• Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire: Showtimes are 10:00 AM, 11:35 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:55 PM, and 4:00 PM.
• Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade: See this at 11:05 AM.
• Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street, U.S.A.: Performances are at 12:25 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM, and 3:35 PM.
• Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade: The parade steps off at 2:00 PM.
• Flag Retreat: This ceremony takes place at 5:00 PM.
• Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular: This show is part of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, with performances at 7:35 PM, 9:05 PM, 10:35 PM, and 11:59 PM.

Plan your day

Here are a few key points to help you navigate Magic Kingdom today:

• Early Closure: Magic Kingdom closes to day guests at 6:00 PM for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which runs until 12:00 AM. Plan your must-do attractions accordingly to finish before 6:00 PM.
• Weather Preparedness: With a 100% chance of light rain and temperatures ranging from 74 to 79 degrees, be sure to bring ponchos or umbrellas to stay comfortable throughout the day.
• Peak Times: Typically, the busiest period for headliner attractions is from 4 PM to 7 PM, with an average headliner wait of 43 minutes. However, the park closes at 6:00 PM today, so the peak will be shorter for regular park guests. The worst waits are usually found at TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Space Mountain.
• Yesterday's Waits: For context, yesterday, TRON Lightcycle / Run averaged 59 minutes with a peak of 90 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 47 minutes with a peak of 75 minutes. Peter Pan's Flight averaged 40 minutes with a peak of 65 minutes. Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin averaged 39 minutes with a peak of 80 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 31 minutes with a peak of 65 minutes.

For a personalized ride order, check out our free day planner.

Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 6:30 AM ET on October 8. Disney can change them during the day.