Magic Kingdom Opening Hours Today & This Month
Today (Sat, Oct 17): Open 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM at Magic Kingdom, Eastern Time. Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM. Tomorrow (Sun, Oct 18): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Over the next 31 days it opens between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM and closes between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
Data updated · hours from Disney's official schedule · all times Eastern Time
Magic Kingdom Opening Hours & Timings: Next 31 Days
| Date | Park hours | Early entry, events & holidays |
|---|---|---|
| SaturdayToday Oct 17 |
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Sunday Oct 18 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Monday Oct 19 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Tuesday Oct 20 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Wednesday Oct 21 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Thursday Oct 22 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Friday Oct 23 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Saturday Oct 24 |
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Sunday Oct 25 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Monday Oct 26 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Tuesday Oct 27 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Wednesday Oct 28 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Thursday Oct 29 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Friday Oct 30 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Saturday Oct 31 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AMHalloween |
| Sunday Nov 1 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Monday Nov 2 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Tuesday Nov 3 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Wednesday Nov 4 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Thursday Nov 5 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Friday Nov 6 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Saturday Nov 7 |
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Sunday Nov 8 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Monday Nov 9 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Tuesday Nov 10 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Wednesday Nov 11 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Thursday Nov 12 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Friday Nov 13 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Saturday Nov 14 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Sunday Nov 15 |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Monday Nov 16 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM |
Hours through November 16, 2026, from Disney's official schedule; Disney publishes about a month ahead and can change hours. "Closed" means the calendar has no operating hours that day. Early entry and extra-hours windows are for eligible hotel or ticket guests; ticketed evening events need a separate ticket.
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. Extended Evening Hours (for Deluxe resort guests) can keep select parks open later, and Early Theme Park Entry gives eligible resort guests 30 minutes before the official opening. On party nights Magic Kingdom closes early to day guests.
Pair the schedule with live Magic Kingdom wait times and the Walt Disney World crowd calendar to pick the lightest day and the best arrival window.
Arrival tips for Magic Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Magic Kingdom open today?
Magic Kingdom opens at 8:00 AM today (Saturday, October 17), with Early Entry from 7:30 AM for eligible guests. Hours change day to day; the table on this page lists every day for the next month.
What time does Magic Kingdom close today?
Magic Kingdom closes at 11:00 PM today (Saturday). Over the next month, closing time ranges from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The last hour before closing usually has some of the shortest standby waits of the evening.
Is Magic Kingdom open on Halloween?
Yes. Magic Kingdom is scheduled to open 8:00 AM–6:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween), according to Disney's published park-hours calendar. Holidays draw bigger crowds, so plan to be at the gate before opening.
Is Magic Kingdom closed on any days this month?
No. Disney's calendar shows Magic Kingdom open every day from October 17 to November 16, opening between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Does Magic Kingdom close early for special events?
Yes, on 12 of the next 31 days Magic Kingdom hosts a separate-ticket evening event (Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party). On those days it closes to regular guests early; the next one is Sun, Oct 18, when the park closes at 6:00 PM and the event runs 7:00 PM–12:00 AM.
Does Magic Kingdom have early entry or extra hours?
Magic Kingdom runs extra-hours windows on select dates; the next is Early Entry on Saturday, October 17 from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. These windows are for eligible Disney hotel guests or certain ticket types; the table shows every scheduled one.
What time should I arrive at Magic Kingdom?
Be at the gate 30–45 minutes before the published opening time (today it opens at 8:00 AM). Security, bag check and the walk to your first ride add up, and the first hour after opening has the shortest standby lines of the day.