Magic Kingdom Hours
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Today, Tuesday July 28
Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
| Day | Park Hours | Extra Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Jul 28 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Wednesday Jul 29 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMExtended Evening: 11:00 PM–1:00 AM |
| Thursday Jul 30 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Friday Jul 31 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Saturday Aug 1 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Sunday Aug 2 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Monday Aug 3 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Tuesday Aug 4 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Wednesday Aug 5 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMExtended Evening: 11:00 PM–1:00 AM |
| Thursday Aug 6 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Friday Aug 7 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMSpecial Ticketed Event: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Saturday Aug 8 |
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Sunday Aug 9 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Monday Aug 10 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Tuesday Aug 11 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMSpecial Ticketed Event: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Wednesday Aug 12 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMExtended Evening: 11:00 PM–1:00 AM |
| Thursday Aug 13 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Friday Aug 14 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMSpecial Ticketed Event: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Saturday Aug 15 |
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Sunday Aug 16 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Monday Aug 17 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Tuesday Aug 18 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMSpecial Ticketed Event: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
Hours shown through August 18. Disney may adjust the schedule — verify at the official park site. Early Entry (1 hr early) is for eligible resort/ticket guests; Extended Evening Hours are select nights for Deluxe resort guests.
Understanding Magic Kingdom Hours
Magic Kingdom adjusts its operating hours seasonally. Hours are typically longer on weekends, school holidays, and peak travel periods, and shorter on off-season weekdays.
Walt Disney World parks generally open between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT often have the earliest openings. Extended Evening Hours (for Deluxe resort guests) can keep select parks open until midnight or later. Early Theme Park Entry gives eligible resort guests access 30 minutes before the official opening.
Arrival Tips for Magic Kingdom
Arrive 20–30 Min Early
Reach the gate before opening. Security, bag check, and the walk to your first ride add up — arriving early means you're in position for rope drop.
Rope Drop = Shortest Lines
The first 60–90 minutes after opening consistently have the shortest standby waits of the day across every Disney park worldwide.
Early Entry If Eligible
Resort hotel guests and eligible ticket holders can access the park 30–60 minutes early. Use this window to ride the most popular attractions before crowds build.
Last Hour Is Quiet Too
The final 60 minutes before closing also sees shorter waits as day-guest crowds thin out. Evening Entertainment drives guests away from rides.